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Aqua exclaimed, "So you're going to the nobles' collectors' event because the new store's magical items are so popular?!"

"Yes, we had a great chat because we're both people who love magical items. I've been invited to a collectors' gathering, and I'm hoping to find new customers there. I wish I could take this opportunity to expand our sales and sell magical items nationwide!"

Wiz was all smiles.

From Barnier's arrival to Kobayashi's arrangement of a new development direction, everything went incredibly smoothly, as if their luck had turned around.

In addition, with the new store opening, she urgently needs loyal customers, so she wants to seize this opportunity.

Moreover, not only her, but also Mr. Piaozaburo, who created the magical artifacts, put in a lot of effort for this collection event, saying that this magical artifact is his most confident masterpiece and will definitely make a name for itself at the collection event.

Kazuma Sato snorted, "Great! Good luck then. Well, I should probably take my afternoon nap now..."

"Please wait a moment, I haven't finished speaking yet! If possible, I hope Mr. Kazuma can come along too."

The timid lich girl pleaded softly.

With her hands clasped together, she looked pitiful, and I felt a pang of pity.

Kazuma Sato scratched his head helplessly and asked, "Why me?"

"Since this is a rare opportunity, I hope you can help me introduce magical items! Besides, if I don't generate some revenue, Mr. Barnier will scold me..."

“Eh——”

Wiz was almost brought to tears by that disdainful sigh.

“That’s it.” Barnier crossed his arms and said, “I’m leaving the rest to you. Give that idiot shopkeeper a good helping out. If you don’t agree, give back the money you paid before.”

"...Going is fine, but why aren't you going, Barnier?"

"Because I have to take care of the new store."

The answer was so matter-of-fact that it was impossible to find fault with it. And if Barnier hadn't been genuinely unavailable, he probably wouldn't have entrusted them with this task in the first place.

"Don't complain about the trouble. Think about it carefully. If magical items sell well, you'll get a share of the profits. In other words, you're working for yourself, so why are you complaining?"

These words completely awakened Kazuma Sato.

Exactly! Working for a boss is something you'd be extremely reluctant to do, but working for yourself is a different story.

The more you do, the more you earn.

At that point, it wouldn't just be a matter of lying around in a mansion; it wouldn't be impossible for them to hire powerful adventurers to take down the Demon King.

Okay, let's do it!

At this moment, Aqua asked expectantly, "Wait, Wiz. Does a gathering of nobles mean there will be fine sparkling wine and a grand banquet?"

"Yes, that's what I heard."

"Go! We need to keep an eye on the lich and see if he's doing anything strange!"

The silly goddess answered without any hesitation.

She loves banquets and sparkling wine, so how could she possibly miss this great opportunity?

However, Barnier objected, saying, "No, I can't let you go, absolutely not! You're a plague, you'll definitely cause a lot of trouble if you go!"

From the very beginning, he didn't treat Aqua as a human being.

Kazuma Sato might not act strangely on important occasions, but the silly goddess is a landmine that could explode no matter the occasion. The danger of having her around is more than ten times greater!

She immediately became unhappy when she heard that the silly goddess wouldn't include her in her games.

"What did you say! I'm going anyway!"

"no!"

"I'll go!"

"no!"

……

...

The goddess and the demon got into a quarrel over the trivial matter of whether or not to attend the banquet. If their followers and succubi were to witness the two shouting at each other like shrewish women, they would surely be disillusioned.

"No matter what you say, I will go!"

After saying that, Aqua turned to the person lounging lazily on the sofa and asked, "Will Kazuma go too?"

Kazuma Sato, who was mentioned, pursed his lips.

This idiot just seems like he wants to freeload. Even if he goes, he won't help, and might even make things worse.

Forget it, I'll do it for the sake of the money.

Besides, there's nothing to lose in establishing connections with the nobility, so let's go take a look.

"Okay, I agree."

"Thank you both! Now, please sign this participation form!"

Wiz produced an invitation.

The silly goddess snatched it away, and Barnier followed suit, trying to grab it as well.

However, Aqua's divine power was still too strong, instantly destroying his physical body into a pile. Then, under the watchful, gritting-teeth gaze of the sullen Banir who was unable to stop her, she triumphantly signed her name.

Are these two idiots to go to such lengths for a banquet?

Helpless, Sato Kazuma turned to Wiz and asked, "So, what kind of magical item are you going to introduce? Is there a list and description? Let me prepare beforehand."

"Okay, I'll give it to Mr. Kazuma now."

Wiz handed him another list.

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As required by the organizers, only three people can attend this banquet, so Darkness, Megumin, and Yuuyu are unable to go, and Kobayashi is still on a date with Ryuu.

After everything was ready.

With the help of Wiz's teleportation magic, the three arrived at the gate of a mansion in the royal capital and were invited in by a waiting servant.

Judging from its exterior alone, this mansion is even more luxurious than Lord Dastianis's house, and it is miles ahead of their suburban mansion.

He looks like a very wealthy nobleman; no wonder he likes to collect magical items.

However, Wiz, Kazuma Sato, and Aqua are all experienced adventurers, so they wouldn't falter and make a fool of themselves.

and--

"Kazuma, Kazuma, listen to me, listen to me!"

Aqua blushed slightly and ran over, excitedly whispering, "I was just praised by a nobleman from the capital. He said I'm very beautiful!"

The silly goddess loves nothing more than being praised.

"Maybe people who don't know you well would think this way: your inner self is too... I've forgotten that you're actually quite good-looking."

Kazuma Sato made a slightly sarcastic remark.

However, one thing is true: the silly goddess in the light blue dress is a perfect goddess when she's not being silly; she's the brightest jewel in the venue.

The male guests present would occasionally glance at him.

Kazuma Sato is no less impressive.

He made his own tuxedo—a pure white jacket over a jet-black shirt—it fit him perfectly and gave him a rather handsome, almost dapper look. However, his repeated failed attempts to flirt with her left him somewhat disheartened.

Actually, it was just that his lewd demeanor, which he subtly revealed when he was peeking at other women in the venue, made them somewhat resistant.

The foolish goddess, annoyed at not receiving the praise she expected, huffed, "What happened! I don't want you to tell me something like that. Wiz, you think so too, right?"

"Ah I?"

Wiz, clearly unaware that he had been dragged into this, hurriedly said, "Um, you two are always very beautiful, but should I say you look even more radiant today, or what..."

It had a hint of flattery in it.

But for the lich girl, who is not good with words, it is already good enough that she can speak at all.

"Hmph, I knew it was true. After all, my handsomeness is famous throughout Axel."

"Ah, he's getting carried away again. Wiz, don't praise Kazuki too much, spoiling him won't end well."

"I don't want to be told 'Just indulge me' all the time!" Kazuma Sato really wanted to punch the idiot goddess who was trying to ruin things for him.

Wiz quickly intervened, saying, "Please, please don't argue in a place like this! People around are watching!"

In fact, Wiz was not bad either. Wearing a low-key and restrained black evening dress, she contrasted sharply with her pale skin. Coupled with her beautiful and delicate appearance, quite a few nobles came to toast and chat with her earlier.

Now that she has joined forces with Aqua, the jewel of the venue, the amount of attention she attracts has naturally multiplied.

A richly dressed middle-aged nobleman stepped forward and asked with concern, "Miss Wiz, is there some trouble?"

"No, no! I was having a great time chatting with my friends... It was a bit noisy, I'm so sorry."

The lich woman quickly waved her hand.

Aqua's eyes lit up: "Oh my, you're the noble gentleman who organized this party? Thank you for the invitation."

"Not at all, you must be Miss Wiz's friends. I remember seeing you at the banquet hosted by the Dustinis family patriarch." The middle-aged nobleman was very polite and courteous.

"Dassinis, huh..."

Sato Kazuma was thoughtful.

The title "Kingdom's Blade" already signifies a great deal, so it's foreseeable that the two would be treated with such caution by the nobles.

Even so, they were here to do business, and the noble young lady from the team wasn't present, so she had no right to make a scene.

He then introduced himself to the organizer of the collectors' association.

"Hello, I'm Kazuma. I'm an adventurer in Axel, and I also do some small business."

"Hello."

He saw the middle-aged nobleman nod in relief.

If you want to establish a connection, just say you're an adventurer; the important thing is the business ahead.

"Hello, I'm Aqua, the goddess of water. If you're having any trouble, join the Axis Cult... Hmm?!"

"Alright, alright, since it's going to get complicated, Aqua, you should probably shut up for a bit."