The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 25.3

“Simple clothes can be made by our maid, but do you need something specific?”

“Yes. I don’t know anyone who can keep a secret.”

“I see, it’s related to magic tools. Understood. I’ll ask our maid.”

“Could you bring her on the 30th?”

“Well… we use a carriage, so I think it will be fine.”

“Got it. If it’s too difficult, it’s okay.”

“Alright.”

Thus, the two parted near the noble gate on the 30th.

“Is it alright to leave Iris alone at home? The area isn’t very safe, is it?”

“My house is shabby but the security is perfect. If someone I don’t know breaks in, they’ll get caught in a trap.”

“A trap?”

“Yes. It doesn’t have lethal capabilities, but it can restrain people.”

“What kind of trap?”

“Slime Hell.”

“What a sinister name! Do you use slimes to attack them?”

“Actually, slimes aren’t used, but people will think they’ve been attacked by slimes.”

“What kind of mechanism is it?”

“Magical circles for traps are inscribed in places where intruders might enter. It’s simple to set a trap, but since neighborhood kids sometimes sneak in, it’s necessary to identify the intruders. That’s quite complicated. There are methods like using blood for registration, but if someone unknown to me comes, they’d get caught in the trap.”

“That sounds like quite a complex magic.”

“Yes. I didn’t set up traps when I was alone, but I made them when Iris arrived.”

“Is she really just a disciple, or is she your fiancée?”

“Fiancée?”

Mergin laughed in disbelief.

“She has some circumstances, and I’ll support her until spring, after which she’ll stand on her own as a hunter.”

“I see. If she can use ignition magic, she should be able to make it as a hunter.”

“Yes. Even if she can’t do combat roles, I’m planning to find her many roles as a support.”

“I see. Iris is fortunate.”

“Well, whether meeting me is a stroke of luck or misfortune is uncertain. She has a large debt for the cost of the magic book, so she has to repay it despite her age.”

“She’ll need to work hard to pay it off. Mergin’s magic books are expensive.”

“Yes. I’d be troubled if people thought they were easily obtainable.”

“Absolutely. I struggled with whether to buy one myself.”

“I look forward to you coming to buy the ignition magic book next.”

“Yes, especially in winter, such magic is necessary. I’ll manage to get it by next month.”

Rose seemed a bit cold while making financial arrangements.

“I’m sorry for forcing you to bathe. I think it made you catch a chill.”

“No, I was surprised by the talking bath, but it was very comfortable. Is that also a magic tool?”

The bath at home is a magic tool that talks.

“Did you set the bath plug? I will start filling the tub. The set temperature is 42 degrees.”

Iris was astonished.

“Yes. Magic can clean the body, but soaking in hot water feels like it cleanses the soul too.”

“Indeed. Next time, I’d like to take a bath more slowly…”

Rose started to say, then cleared her throat, realizing it might not be appropriate for an adult woman to express such a desire.

“Feel free to come again if you want.”

“N-No…”

Mergin chuckled at seeing Rose blush.

“By the way, can I ask one more thing?”

“Sure.”

“Do nobles have dedicated seamstresses?”

“A craftsman who makes clothes? Not exclusively, but we have preferred tailors.”

“It’s not anything too elaborate, but I want to make some simple clothes.”

“Simple clothes can be made by our maid, but do you have something specific in mind?”

“Yes. I need someone who can keep secrets properly.”

“I see, related to magic tools. Understood. I’ll ask our maid.”

“Could you bring her on the 30th?”

“Well… we use a carriage, so it should be fine.”

“Got it. If it’s too difficult, it’s okay.”

“Alright.”

Thus, they decided to meet again on the 30th, then they parted ways near the noble gate.