The Fox Inn’s Fox Repellent Perfume, when it was put on sale, spread by word of mouth among adventurers who got their hands on it.
At the inn, they intentionally kept vague about the effects of the Fox Repellent Perfume, only briefly explaining how to use it when selling it.
However, once adventurers who tried it confirmed that the Fox Repellent Perfume demonstrated immense effects when applied, the tide turned.
Customers who happened to be guided to the inn and could stay there overwhelmingly inquired about the Fox Repellent Perfume.
However, the shop, due to material and creation labor costs, had to refuse most customers, stating they couldn’t sell that much.
Customers who would become enraged by this were, in the first place, not the type to bring foxes with them.
Furthermore, even if they did get enraged, they would lose the chance to stay at the inn next time.
The inn, without explicitly stating it, made sure the staying customers were well aware of this.
Ultimately, the Fox Repellent Perfume became recognized as an item that only those among the customers who were fortunate enough to stay at the inn and were further favored by its effects could obtain.
By the way, it’s not only adventurers with high combat prowess who stay at the Fox Inn.
Some of those individuals managed to obtain the Fox Repellent Perfume, but there were almost no adventurers who attacked them.
This was because they believed such attackers would no longer be allowed to stay at the inn.
However, there were those who attacked without caring about such things, but they were immediately identified and dealt with, or they could no longer remain in the town on the Fifth Floor.
Now, for adventurers, the Fox Inn has become a symbol of good fortune.
A certain person glared at Kousuke, who quickly averted his gaze.
The owner of that glare was, as expected, Schmidt.
“…You understand what this is about, right?”
“Perhaps. What might that be?”
Kousuke knew that trying to deceive now was pointless.
In addition, Schmidt had waited until Kousuke was in an unshakeable position before confronting him.
It was more effective than questioning him immediately after confirming.
Schmidt also knew that this was a particularly effective tactic against Kousuke.
Kousuke and Schmidt had known each other for over twenty years.
Schmidt had already grasped Kousuke’s personality long ago.
However, one could say the same was true for each other.
Kousuke didn’t mind telling Schmidt about the Fox Repellent Perfume.
However, if the ingredients were revealed along with the manufacturing process, there would be various problems.
While he didn’t expect them to trace the existence of Asura from the name of the water, they still needed to be extremely cautious about her.
Schmidt probably didn’t know the specifics either, but he understood that there was something Kousuke had to hide.
With a single sigh, he dropped the matter further.
“…Well, fine. More importantly, I came here for another matter today.”
Schmidt, who had no intention of pursuing the issue deeply from the start, said that.
Conversely, Kousuke looked surprised.
“Another matter?”
Aside from the Fox Repellent Perfume issue, Kousuke couldn’t recall doing anything that would warrant Schmidt saying something to him.
Schmidt said with a small laugh, looking at Kousuke, who tilted his head.
“Yes. It’s about time soon, isn’t it? Peach’s childbirth.”
“Eh? Ah, yes, that’s right.”
Kousuke hadn’t forgotten about Peach.
He just didn’t understand why Schmidt brought it up at this particular timing.
“Don’t look so surprised. I just came to offer my congratulations. I’m here representing the Division Heads.”
Come to think of it, whenever a child was born, one of the Division Heads had always come to offer congratulations.
In Peach’s case, it had been postponed because it coincided with Colette’s childbirth.
By the way, for Colette, Gazelan had come to offer congratulations as soon as her pregnancy was discovered.
Kousuke, realizing this anew, looked embarrassed and bowed his head.
“Thank you for going to the trouble. I appreciate it.”
“No, no, what are you saying? For us, your child being born is a joyous occasion. In fact, it’s painful that we can’t celebrate it on a grand scale.”
“My child?”
Kousuke tilted his head again, and Floria, who happened to be nearby, explained.
“Seriously, what are you talking about now? A child of the one who founded the organization inherits it from their parents to ensure stability. Isn’t that natural?”
“Eh? Ah, that’s right.”
Kousuke, having forgotten the common sense of this world, looked blank.
It’s easy to forget, but in this world, it’s taken for granted that children inherit their parents’ professions.
Rather, it’s more like parents prepare professions for their children.
Of course, this doesn’t mean they’d hinder their child’s desired profession.
Kousuke has never intended to force his children into specific professions, but somehow, his children have ended up inheriting his work.
It’s still unknown for Colette’s and Peach’s children, but he suspects they will likely pursue professions specialized in their respective fields.
Ultimately, the environment in which children grow up is extremely important.
Additionally, Kousuke has no intention of shouting about “freedom of career choice” in this world.
Shouting such things in this world would simply be seen as coercion, and besides, he doesn’t believe “freedom of career choice” is the best system.
Of course, he believes it’s wrong to be forced into a profession one doesn’t want from their parents, but that’s another matter entirely.
Despite such thoughts, Kousuke’s nature is such that he completely forgets what Floria said.
It meant he hadn’t been completely assimilated into this world yet.
“Hmm. Well, but it’s still uncertain whether Peach’s child will enter that world.”
Kousuke made a point to say this, and Schmidt nodded his head in agreement.
“Of course. What we anticipate is rather their combat capabilities. However, naturally, we’d like them to continue their previous work as well.”
Kousuke was well aware of the important roles succubi played for both Crown and Razek Amamiya.
But, just as Riku became an adventurer, he thought it would be fine for Peach’s children to have the option of becoming adventurers.
According to what Schmidt heard from Gazeran, the combat capabilities of succubi, on average, were quite high.
Knowing that much, it was natural for Schmidt, who was in charge of a department within Crown, to think that Peach’s child might aim to become an adventurer.
However, there was no telling what the future would hold.
For now, he had simply come to offer congratulations on Kousuke’s children.
In the end, Schmidt simply offered his congratulations on Peach’s childbirth and returned.
Naturally, he had inquired about Kousuke’s “new creations,” but as usual, it ended in vain.
After all, he had been confined to Gazenran Tower until recently, and it had only been for organizing materials.
It was typical that new ideas didn’t come out all the time.
Schmidt knew that and had come just to see Kousuke.
If he didn’t make an excuse like this, he would get caught up in work and wouldn’t even be able to make an appearance.
This was something he had to avoid as one of the Division Heads.
A new chapter begins with this section.
This chapter will likely be about the daily life in Amamiya Tower.
