Sist's Intimacy story

Oh dear, I dare say you need some business advice. Would you like a consult?

Ah, that's what they all say when their "relief project" is in name only.

Huh? But this is a unique opportunity...! A one-time deal!

A counteroffer! You're a real businessman now.

Master Boss? May I leave this box with you for a moment? Someone will come to collect it shortly.

Hehe, a "desperate buyer," should I say? If you see someone hanging around in a cold sweat, give it to them.

Uh-uh! That kind of prying is bad for business.

You didn't have to snap at me! I only engage in "legitimate" deals, as you know!

Sigh... it's useless, it's all useless! What's all this money for anyway?!

You want something for free without working for it? That's just highway robbery!

I collect and collect, but there's no end to it. Is there a limit to collecting something?

You're right, Master Boss. But it's better to have money than not, right?

Someday... I wanna become a precious gem, too.

Ahaha! It was, wasn't it? Please pretend you didn't hear that, Master Boss!

I find such dreamy phrases too unrealistic. Others only think of your value in terms of money!

Oh, I don't know anymore. I'll just keep collecting and see how it works out, I guess.

It's hard running around every day. I wish I could sit back and run my business in comfort.

With the device that elves use, you mean? The customer pool is too limited! No other races use it!

Then I have to share my money with them. Why would I do that?

That's a good idea. Maybe I can set up shop on the counter next to yours... Let's go, make some room for me.

Is it true that on your home planet, they make money out of paper?

Hmm, that would be convenient. I feel like my arms are getting a workout from all the business I do in Elias.

Oh really? I guess money looks the same no matter where you are.

Are you talking about those "coins" or whatever that are issued by Monatium? You didn't fall for that scam, did you?

What will you do if this banquet hall business fails, Master Boss?

There you go again...! I'm not a fool, y'know! Who opens a restaurant like this without expecting a profit?

Oh, okaaay, yeaaaah. Remind me to avoid investing in anything you do.

What?! When did you do that? If you have that much money, would you like to invest in my business?

Master Boss, do you know what genuine and knockoff items have in common?

The answer is, "You buy them despite knowing what they are!" Perhaps that's why dealing in knockoffs is such a lucrative business.

...Yeah, that's as obvious as the sun in the sky. Maybe my question was too difficult for you to understand?

Huh? No, not really... Unless you want to?! I have a new "D-fal" frying pan in my bag...

Rare goods! Get your rare goods here! I have even more special items for you today!

Hey, you didn't even hear my pitch yet! You can't just kick me out!

Geez, who pulled one over on you that badly that you're this jaded? Sorry? Me? Haha, no way!

Just say the word! From ordinary spoons to super rare dragon horn dust, I can get you anything!

Oof, another day, another bag full of stuff. It's so heavy.

Shh! Folks who don't know that feel sorry for me and buy one or two things out of pity!

You never know when or where something might be in demand! I gotta carry as much stuff as I can!

You mean like rare relics or gems? Haha, if I had something like that, would I have come to see you, Master Boss?

You wouldn't know, Master. What kind of spectacle someone like me, a merchant, has to go through to make money.

Hey... suckers? How about calling them valued customers instead?

Oh my... So you got it even worse than me? I'll give you a special discount—how about some gum?

Huh? What exactly do you take me for?! Its not that serious!

I was wondering, for no particular reason: who handles the kingdom's financial operations?

I see... No wonder the financial policies seemed a bit strict! At least we don't need to worry about fiscal stability.

Ah, is that so? Then things should move along quickly. Could you please sign this document here!

Huh, what? Just throw away the food! I'm going to pull some money from the bank!

As you know, Elias isn't the best place to be an entrepreneur.

Oh, that pastry lover? She's pretty foolish. She'd just have to make up her mind about her business and she'd live more comfortably!

She's quite skilled. She works out in the open, so she's naturally pleasant to deal with.

Definitely. That little elemental is much better at "running a business" than I am.

How about opening a flea market at the Order? I think there'd be some great finds!

Ah... I just have this feeling that a certain high-ranking individual might exchange bread for a crown...

Are you interested in my wares, Master? You could just come to my shop, you know?

Honestly, it does look pretty leisurely to me... But if that's how you see it...

I'm realizing this all over again, but you really seem to be impossibly good-natured.

Oh my, I'm so sorry about that. You know, I'm the type to clearly separate business from personal matters.

Aren't you being a bit too harsh? These genuine compliments from me are rare, you know?

Don't you always buy my wares? You're a valued customer, aren't you?

I'm not such a heartless dragon either, but what can I do when the world is like this?

There are so many gullible people around that it'd be a waste not to take advantage of them right?

Really? That seems like quite the generalization, no?

What? Master?! That's not like you!! Master...? I'll get an exemption, right?

I feel a bit guilty always getting freebies... How about I give you some good intel instead?

Master Boss, if I had that knowledge I'd do it myself, not share with others. How naive of you...

Oh my, what a fruitless question! I do like melon bocconcini though.

Oh ho, so you're not that dense? If that's so the Order won't be going under anytime soon.

This is a bit awkward to ask, but what was your first impression of me?

Wh-what? It just looks big because of my outfit, it's not actually big! What the- Master Boss!

What do you mean? That I looked like a cold-hearted merchant? Well, I can admit as much to a certain extent.

See? I knew it! My fake horns do have it's intended effect!

I've been living this life for quite a while now, but negotiating is something you can never stop learning about.

Do you think your negotiation partners are always idiots? You have to learn to survive.

Of course I have. Do you see this gun? It's an excellent conversation starter.

Master Boss, what kind of idiot would make such an insane deal?

Do you know any self-defense? If you can't protect yourself, you'll end up embracing the cold floor.

You mean the one you left with the fence? Should I get you a cheap knockoff?

Ah! You want to learn from me? I assume you're good for it since you brought this up, right?

Aaaah! Why are you throwing punches out of nowhere! Please don't touch my horns!!