“Oh, by the way, how do our clothes look in terms of noble fashion sense?”
During our journey, I was talking with Francis.
Since traveling or moving like this can be boring, Francis seemed to welcome the conversation.
So, I casually brought up the topic of clothing.
“Huh? Well… I guess it’s something that only people who know would understand?”
“Hmm?”
“First of all, judging by the looks of it, the fabric seems to be wool, but it’s of incredibly high quality. I’ve never seen such finely woven, smooth, and glossy fabric before.”
“Oh, you can tell?”
As expected of a noble, I suppose?
Well, I know a fair bit about it myself, but a businessman can generally tell the quality of a suit.
Guys wearing off-the-rack suits usually aren’t working for decent companies. High-ranking businessmen typically wear custom-made suits. Ranking brands like Italian or French is for poor people; the rich choose clothes based on whether they suit the wearer, not the brand.
Nowadays, people with flashy Rolex watches are also off-putting. It’s not just about the price; it’s about choosing a watch that fits the occasion.
In fact, top-notch businessmen even show their sense with something as small as a tie pin. They’re modern-day nobles, distinguishing themselves from the poor through etiquette, manners, and attire.
“I’m the daughter of a marquis, you know? Don’t underestimate me. But if the nobles are ignorant, they might dismiss it because it looks plain.”
“I see.”
Really…?
There are nobles who can’t recognize the quality of this suit…?
Well, considering the era, that might be the case.
“And… if I’m not mistaken, aren’t all your clothes and accessories magical tools?”
“That’s right.”
“Wow… that’s amazing… Your entire outfit could probably build a mansion! It’s such a rare piece. Though only a mage noble would notice.”
“Is that so?”
That’s true.
Only a mage could recognize magical tools.
“And that! The Orichalcum necklace! That alone could build a mansion in the best part of the capital!”
“Oh, so this is Orichalcum after all.”
“…How can you not know the value of your own clothes?!”
“Because I made them.”
“…?!?!?!”
While having such a conversation with Francis, we swayed in the carriage for a month.
Finally, we arrived at the capital!
“We’re here!”
“Wait a minute! What about that conversation from earlier?!”
Ignoring the shouting Francis, I entered the city hand-in-hand with the enthusiastic Ada.
By the way, at twelve years and nine months old, I’m already quite tall at 165cm.
On the other hand, Ada is also quite tall at 155cm, but Francis is surprisingly short at 133cm.
It probably has something to do with nutrition, right? Ada and I have had a high-nutrition diet and exercise since we were kids.
So, I can carry the little Francis around.
Thanks to the Klein family’s authority, we skipped the line and entered through the gate.
Instead of greeting the Earl of Carranheit’s mansion in the capital, we headed to the Klein family’s mansion in the capital.
Because Francis said it was fine.
Besides, we’ve already given the Earl of Carranheit 60 million yen worth of magic stones, so they should be covering the recommendation to the academy and the tuition as compensation.
The academy’s tuition is about 20 million yen for three years. If the gift to the Earl of Carranheit is 30 million yen, and the remaining 10 million yen is a personal gift to the teacher, then we’ve paid more than enough.
I decided there’s no need to bow our heads any further.
Now, let’s head to the Klein family’s mansion.
First, the gate… well, let’s just call it medieval quality.
Oops… many might not understand medieval.
A lot of people can’t tell the difference between medieval and early modern, so let’s be clear.
It’s shabby.
That’s it.
And the roads!
They’re not paved with stones or anything.
Paved roads only exist in front of the castle or important places in the capital.
With a limited population and labor force, and no advanced technology or machinery, this is expected.
However, the bustle of the people is quite something.
There must be tens of thousands of people.
Then, we headed to the noble district at the center of the capital.
Among them, the Klein family’s mansion was in a prime location.
“As expected of the noble district, it’s needlessly ornate and horribly smelly. It really represents the nobles of this country.”
Is the sewer system underdeveloped? No, it’s probably because people are lazy and throw garbage on the streets. The stench of rotting garbage in the summer heat is unbearable.
Ada and I put on air-purifying accessories.
“You… Don’t say that in front of our people, okay?”
“I will.”
“Well… I guess you will.”
According to Francis, only servants are currently at the mansion in the capital.
A few years ago, a relative staying as a landless noble in the capital resided there, but they retired and moved to a separate house in the Klein territory recently.
“Welcome, my lady!”
Inside, smiling servants greeted Francis.
They are well-trained and excellent servants.
“Good job. These are my friends. They’ll be staying at the mansion until the academy starts, so treat them well.”
“Yes, ma’am!”
Francis directed the servants with an air of authority not befitting a twelve-year-old.
As expected of a noble. Though she plays around with me, she can properly act as a superior to the servants.
The servants carried what appeared to be Francis’ luggage from the Klein family’s carriage.
Us?
We store all our luggage in a zip file in another space…
Well, let’s rest today.
We’re tired from the journey.
