New chapter of Single Old Man is out (1/1 chapter)

 

 

Sandrone’s Anguish

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While Gentoku was drawing the blueprint for the pop-up tent requested by the “Scarlet Camellia”, Sandrone was attending the “Commercial Guild Federation Meeting” with Richter. The Commercial Guild Federation was an alliance that only allowed membership to the most outstanding merchant companies within the great nation of Edelstein, and being listed there was a dream and an honor for any merchant company.

Sandrone’s own “Alexandrite Merchant Company” had also earned a name through match development and was permitted membership. At that moment, Sandrone had come to the “Commercial Guild Federation Headquarters” located in the heart of the royal capital, accompanied by Richter.

“…As always, such a nouveau riche smell.” (Sandrone)

“Ojou, please don’t say such things.” (Richter)

“…How troublesome. What meaning could there be in this meeting where greasy old pig-like men gather and make a fuss? If I were in charge, I’d get rid of all of these people here.” (Sandrone)

“Ojou, please stop there.” (Richter)

Richter was nervous about Sandrone’s tone. The two arrived at the meeting room. When the doorboy opened the door, Sandrone slightly frowned. The reason is the scent of the sickly sweet perfume those greasy pig old men wear.

“Oh, isn’t this the promising new star, Sandrone-dono? Please, have a seat, have a seat.” (??)

The so-called Pig Number One (named by Sandrone herself) said with a filthy grin while clearly staring at Sandrone’s chest. Sandrone bowed with a smile and took a seat far from Pig Number One.

They are pigs living off past glories with no real achievements anymore… How boring.

Looking around, everyone was like that. There were about 30 people. More than half were overweight and pig-like men in their 50s. They had once left achievements as magical tool engineers but now lived solely off their past accomplishments… Once they made their mark, they no longer needed to produce results and survived on royalties alone. Those present were pigs who had exhausted their talents and instead filled themselves with fat.

Among them, there were a few young people who worked both as merchant managers and magical tool engineers.

Tsk.

Among them, there was one person Sandrone absolutely disliked.

 

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“Well then, I would like to begin the regular meeting.” (??)

The facilitator, a pig-like man, began speaking in a flat voice. But Sandrone wasn’t listening. In the first place, this meeting itself was pointless. A meeting in name only, where each company reports how much and what they sold… An utterly empty, hollow meeting.

Just end already.

Sandrone stifled a yawn, hoping it would end quickly. At that moment, a young man spoke.

“Our Peridot Merchant Company’s sales are about twice that of last year… The newly released beauty magical tools are selling well. We expect a threefold increase next term.” (??)

The Peridot Merchant Company was a company focusing on beauty-related magical tools, the most popular brand among women. The company head was, as expected, handsome… a well-formed face, long blond hair, and a well-trained body, who capitalized on his own image to gain female popularity. It was one of the most rapidly growing merchant companies now.

Tsk.

Sandrone disliked this man very much. The company head, Barion Jasper, glanced at Sandrone and smiled.

 

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After the meeting ended, Sandrone was about to leave quickly.

“Hey, Sandrone.” (Barion)

“…What?” (Sandrone)

Barion gracefully bowed and offered a rose pinned to his chest toward Sandrone. Sandrone ignored him.

“What?” (Sandrone)

With a completely emotionless voice, she repeated. Barion smiled with an apologetic expression.

“Hahaha. That’s quite cold for an ex-fiancée.” (Barion)

“I can’t understand your common sense when you forget what you did and act like that.” (Sandrone)

“That’s harsh. By the way… we’re using the matches you made too. The head chef is very happy.” (Barion)

“Thanks for that. The conversation is over.” (Sandrone)

Sandrone tried to leave quickly, but Barion stepped around her.

“Can’t we talk a little longer? Since we’re here, how about dinner?” (Barion)

“Oh? Doesn’t your cute wife wait for you at home?” (Sandrone)

“That’s right. But since you and I are both company heads, it’s just business talk.” (Barion)

“Business with you? No way.” (Sandrone)

“Hahaha. That’s too bad…” (Barion)

Barion theatrically ran his hand through his hair. Sandrone hated such theatrical gestures from him.

“By the way, it seems you found a good magical tool engineer… I heard rumors you’re developing several new products?” (Barion)

“Who knows.” (Sandrone)

Internal information never leaked, but rumors often spread. Sandrone herself was also gathering information on rival companies, investigating what Barion’s Peridot Merchant Company was currently making.

He’s too arrogant. As if I’d ever cooperate with someone like him.

“Hehe, Sandrone. I’m going to rise to the top in Edelstein like this. How about it? Would you like to cooperate with my beautiful ambition?” (Barion)

“That’s too vague and meaningless. Besides, cooperating with you is unthinkable.” (Sandrone)

“You are beautiful. How about you and I promote as models for Peridot Merchant Company? We’re developing new beauty magical tools and planning to launch a fashion brand too.” (Barion)

“I’m not interested.” (Sandrone)

Sandrone passed by Barion, and then…

“Sandrone. Taking that attitude… even if you’re trying to get my attention, it’s useless.” (Barion)

“…” (Sandrone)

Sandrone ignored him and walked away. Barion was left behind, chuckling bitterly and shrugging.

“Well, well. She’s cute, but… my heart is no longer with her.” (Barion)

Barion looked in the direction Sandrone had gone and blew a small kiss.

 

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