'Well, you see, I'm not really that strongly interested in it.

Yes, sir.

Now--well, 5% royalty, based on shipping--

Does this interest you?

Chris leans in a long way.

'Oh, no, not like that, just intellectual curiosity?　You want to know as much as possible about what concerns you...?

I think I've caused Alyssa a lot of trouble, but I hope she's doing well...

Well, it's over and done with, so I'll leave it at that.

Sasha made me feel so good about myself, you know?

I'm not going to let you down, as a man.

I'd rather show pretty girls that I'm a manly and cool guy who doesn't bend my principles easily, right?

--But.

It's also true that we want 5% royalty = unearned income.......!

'Unearned income ... money you can get without working ... oh, how sweet and seductive it sounds ...'

The longing of every worker in the world, because that is what unearned income is.

Is that so? I didn't think you were blinded by money.

Chris!

I'm sorry to repeat myself. I'm very sorry and if that's the case, it's true.

"Oh...

Of course, since we do all the planning, manufacturing, distribution and sales at Travis, all you have to do is sit back and wait, and we'll get 5% of the royalties.

"Oh....ho-ho-ho!

It's too good to be true, too good to be true...!

Moreover, it's a trustworthy company, Travis and Company.

You won't have to worry about them cutting out the middleman or messing with you in any way, and you won't have any problems if you leave the details to them completely.

This is good, this is a super good godsend...!

Of course, I am well aware that Mr. Manashiro is not interested in the project.

'Oh, no, that's the thing...'

"But we would very much appreciate Mr. Manassilo's cooperation in this matter, not as a means of money, but as a symbol of Dillinden's recovery.

"A symbol of recovery...?　Me?

I was kind of amused by the sudden mention of those words.

"Manasilo Seya, the God-Destroying King, is now unknown to most people in Dillinden, truly the Man of the Hour.

Well, Sasha threw out a bunch of flyers around town!

I'm pleased to be of service to you, Lady Sayre.

Sasha said with a happy heart.

Yeah, it's very hard to say that it's not a compliment.

''In other words, by bringing Manashiro-sama, the savior of Dillinden, to the fore, we are trying to unite the hearts of the people as one.

The 『Shinmezu Haou』man project is one of them.

''Isn't that right, the Shinmezuhau is a symbol of revival, right?　I'll have to start doing what I can to help Dillinden recover and the people who live there!

That's what I'm talking about, Mr. Sayre!

Unu, for your sake, for the sake of others.

You are the master of men.

''Master Sayre has given his approval, and we'll move our plans forward as soon as we return.

''Uh ... it's so fishy ... it's making me tingle behind my ears ...''

Shirogane gave me a snarky look, but I pretended not to know and bravely ignored him.

Chris's conspiracy to prepare the "Yamabuki-iroiro no Sweets" made me focus only on gaining unearned income.

I was so excited that I completely forgot to ask him about the details of the "Shinmezu-haou" man.