A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 4] by Hagure Metabo

Author:Hagure Metabo
Language: eng
Format: epub

“What a lively city,” I said as we passed through the gate after showing the guards our identification papers.

The city was beautiful with its stone-paved streets and its white stone buildings. Carriages I assumed belonged to merchants continuously traveled through the large avenues that led to the plaza. Street vendors sold fish, nets full of seashells, and a wide array of other things in that area. Everywhere I looked, people were bustling. As one could expect from a city where countless merchants gathered day after day, most inns stood next to large horse stables. We’d be staying at Traitre’s branch, so we didn’t need to book an inn, though. Mireille had informed them of our arrival beforehand, and she directed the horses toward the building.

Traitre’s branch office consisted of white stones like the other buildings in the city. It was a two-story construction, complete with a basement and an adjoining warehouse.

Hauel, the person I’d put in charge of the Hammitt County branch, was waiting for us in front of the door.

“I hope the trip didn’t tire you out, Miss Ellie,” he said.

“You didn’t need to come out to greet us,” I said while Mireille passed the reins of the carriage to the houseboy beside Hauel. “Did you get me an appointment with Count Hammitt?”

“Of course. You are to meet with him at two,” answered Hauel.

“We still have some time, then.”

“I had water heated. Would you like to wash off the travel grime before meeting with the count?”

“I shall take you up on that offer.”

We followed Hauel inside the remodeled building and bathed one after the other in the bathroom reserved for the firm’s employees. After making ourselves presentable again, it was time to go with Count Hammitt.

The count’s residence stood on high ground, with a view of the sea. It was also composed of white stones and fit right in with the rest of the city.

Lunoa and I were shown to a drawing room, and the count did not make us wait this time.

“Hello, Miss Ellie, Miss Carlton. It’s been a while,” he greeted us.

“It has, my lord,” I remarked. “Please allow me to thank you for the exceptional consideration you have shown our company.”

“Don’t mention it. Once your store opens, my territory shall benefit greatly too. I believe that is referred to as a win-win situation, is it not? Now, take a seat, please.”

“Thank you.”

“Th-Thank you,” Lunoa stuttered.

“Allow me to introduce my family,” Count Hammitt said as two women entered the room, sitting next to him. “This is my wife, Camilla, and my daughter, Manilla. My son, who’ll succeed me, is currently in the capital for his studies.”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Lady Camilla, Lady Manilla.”

“This feeling is shared, Miss Ellie. I was hoping to make your acquaintance.”

“Me as well. You are the talk of high society.”

“My, my. I’m a little scared to ask what they say,” I said.

The two ladies laughed. I glanced at Lunoa, whose smile had turned stiff from nervousness. When she noticed my gaze, she took a set of beautiful vials from the bag I’d asked her to hold on to and handed them to me.

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