Chapter 12: The Merchant Princess (Part Two)

Be strong, Aruh Hydran!

Phew... Phew... I will not fall easily.

Due to I gaining some experience with Naku, I am able to suppress this emotion.

Yes, this girl is cute, but I already have someone I like, and I will not grow up and become a womanizer.

"This is your friend's village, Papa? When the guards who accompanied us said it was a dangerous area, I thought it really was... But it looks peaceful. " (Girl)

"This village is peaceful because of the Naga, but getting out of it is dangerous, Fortuna." (Allan)

Fortuna, is that her name? Sounds nice and difficult to forget ...

"Such a beautiful daughter you have! How did a bear like you manage to have her?" (Spencer)

"My seed is of high quality, Spencer. It is an obvious result that my daughter is exceptional." (Allan)

Spencer's friend, Mr. Allan, took his daughter and sat her on one of his shoulders; The two of us approached to where we were.

"Mr. Dewell, we solicit permission to give water, food and rest to the horses." (Red haired girl)

The young redhead girl made a request as she got off her horse. The rest of the escorts also dismounted.

"Do you mind if I let my horses rest? It was a long trip of several days and it was exhausting, I'm going to pay you, of course. " (Allan)

"Do not worry about payment. What kind of friend would I be if I asked for compensation?" (Spencer)

"Thank you, Spencer" (Allan)

Mr. Allan gave an order to the redhead girl and she walked over towards me.

“Hey, slave… Bring us to the stable.” (Red haired girl)

Confused by the young woman's words, I looked both my right and left, then pointed myself as if she was asking talking to me.

The expression of the young woman has become severe at my reaction.

"Are you mocking me? Naga or whatever. A slave is a slave. Maybe I have to teach you a lesson." (Girl)

“What kind of attitude is that?!” (Spencer)

"Oh, I'm sorry, Blair has a bad temper when a servant shows no respect. Blair, behave yourself! You'll cause trouble to Spencer and the Naga!” (Allan)

Mr. Allan stopped the girl when she took a leather whip from her belt. Phew, saved… I almost broke both her arms...

"I know it's wrong to suggest you this being your guest, but a disobedient slave requires strong discipline." (Allan)

"You know nothing about the Naga. Listen, Allan... That child who you are lacking respect towards is not my servant nor slave, but my student... And the creator of the soap I told about." (Spencer)

“Eh?!” (Allan)

Not only Mr. Allan was surprised, but also his escorts, especially the redhead who tried to hit me. His daughter Fortuna, on the other hand,looked surprised, but also looked as if she found something she was looking for.

...

Prof. Spencer took us inside his house where he served some appetizers for the guests. The three escorts and the driver went to leave the horses at the stable, so they were not present. The seventh presence I felt was that of an assistant accompanying them inside the car.

"Wow, Spencer had told me you were young, but I imagined you were at least a bit older." (Allan)

"I understand how you feel, Aruh is an intelligent boy. At the moment I am his teacher, but I am sure that in a matter of time for the positions to be reversed." (Spencer)

"Call me when that happens, I'll love to see that... Ehem, I think I'm starting to digress... I will start by introducing myself and specifying the reason I came." (Allan)

"Yes, that would be for the best." (Spencer)

The eyes of both Dr. Spencer and Mr. Allan focused on me.

"My name is Allan Dewell, a merchant. This adorable angel is my daughter, Fortuna Dewell The man who accompanies us is a servant of our house, Erick. Then, there are Lou, Bryan and Samuel… And also, I want to apologize for the inconvenience that Blair caused you, I assure you she will receive a proper punishment." (Allan)

The man with the appearance of an assistant put an arm at the height of his abdomen and made an elegant bow when introduced.

"I am Aruh Hydran, son of Tovs and Mura Hydran. I am a disciple of Prof. Spencer. However, I can not use healing magic. As for the punishment for your companion, you do not have to be so strict with her. It was only a misunderstanding.” (Aruh)

"I appreciate your compassion. I didn't bring much with me but you can take something from my cargo as compensation." (Allan)

Yes, I got a reward!

"Now, I would like to talk about the reason for my visit... As you can guess, after receiving a sample of the so-called soap that you had created, I decided to come and talk to you, young Aruh" (Allan)

"Did you come to this village just to talk to Aruh? We could have met at Korka or some other village closer to the base of the mountains safer than here." (Spencer)

"About that... Partly, it was because I wanted to see the place where you have been living... And the other part was because Fortuna wanted to look around the home of the person who created the soap." (Allan)

"Exactly!" (Fortuna)

After listening to Mr. Allan's explanation, his daughter Fortuna stood and looked in my direction.

"Just meeting in person is not enough. A successful merchant need to know that person thoroughly, including where they grew up!" (Fortuna)

This girl gives me the chills… And is so smart for someone so young… Is she also a reincarnated person?

"I am also a believer that if you find gold once in a land, you can find it twice." (Fortuna)

"Your daughter is... Pretty intelligent." (Spencer)

"Thanks to her, I made a good decision in a business a year ago and finally I was able to start a company. Now I have enough money to hire employees." (Allan)

"Why didn't you tell me about it? I thought you were still a peddler." (Spencer)

"Heh, heh, heh. I've been a little busy." (Allan)

Ignoring the two adults talking, Fortuna approached me with soft, graceful steps. If she introduced herself as a princess, anyone would believe her.

"............" (Fortuna)

Standing in front of me, Fortuna only stared at me.

"Is there something wrong? It's a bit uncomfortable for me if you stare so hard, Miss Fortuna." (Aruh)

"...You are very handsome." (Fortuna)

"Eh?" (Aruh)

W-why did you say that? Now I feel like my face turning red, but not for anger. No! She is making my determination tremble, it is time to counterattack...

"And you're also pretty smart on top of that ... Totally my type! Would you be interested in being my fiance?" (Fortuna)

This girl will not let me fight back! IShe is equal to Naku in that aspect. Are all women in Maltras that aggressive?

"It sounds good. If you join our family, the company would be in the hands of two smart people." (Allan)

No... I will not lose.

"Already... I already have someone I like... Someone I love." (Aruh)

I did it! I have admitted my feelings for Naku, I have said that I love her. I love being with her, it's fun and I like her virtues and flaws. Her absence hurts me... Huh? I feel as if our roles had been reversed and I was the maiden waiting for her beloved... Ok, the analogy was not the best.

However, my feelings are genuine and I will not be seduced. As a man, I must be strong and reliable.

"That's a problem ..." (Fortuna)

I'm sorry, Fortuna, but that's the way it is...

"It means that we have to decide who the main wife is." (Fortuna)

......What?