Chapter 434: Way too high hurdle (1/2)

I feel like Morris-san looks a bit tired.

As a butler serving the representative of the Rembrandt Company, it is certain that he has a lot of work.

I knew it. Even in this place where they continue being overwhelming trailblazers in these favorous times, it is normal for the people at the top to not rest.

Being more busy the higher you go up seems like the right form of an enterprise, and at the same time, it is also a reality that lacks any dream.

I have reached some sort of enlightenment that if I don’t step back from the line, I won’t be having free time.

“Welcome, Raidou-kun. And also…Misura-kun.” (Rembrandt)

“Good morning, Rembrandt-san.” (Makoto)

“Good morning!! I am truly thankful for your invitation today!” (Misura)

Rembrandt-san called the two of us by name and welcomed us with a sparkling smile.

Misura is one of my students, but what’s the reason why even I was called to come as well today if I had the time?

I am sorry, but even if Misura relies on me, I don’t think I can be of help.

I would like to bring a lifeboat or two in his distress though…

I have already properly apologized to him before entering the Rembrandt Company, so I am thinking about doing a followup for him a bit once everything is over.

Right, how about bringing him to a barbeque place?

“Uwah…” (Makoto)

I ended up groaning.

The white board at the side of Rembrandt-san was an incredible sight.

Aah, that’s just like the one of Shiki.

The one I normally see when he is being all outspoken in his research lab.

This is weird. Rembrandt-san is a merchant, wealthy, and has a side of him that’s like a governor, but he is not a researcher.

“S-Sensei, what are those numerical formulas and graphs I can’t make any sense of…?” (Misura)

“Don’t ask me. He will probably be explaining that from here on. Ah, Rembrandt-san, if possible, can I please enquire why you have called for us today?” (Makoto)

Misura was already directing me eyes as if pleading me to save him, but I ignored him.

Knowing what in the world we were called here for comes first.

Depending on that, I gotta also think about doing a baton pass to someone in the company.

Keeping him company for those numerical formulas would just be plain reckless.

It is overflowing with that feeling of something that would be written by a genius college professor in a drama.

It is way too dangerous for me.

“Of course, it is this matter.” (Rembrandt)

Rembrandt-san points at a part of the white board with his pen.

Alright, I’mma head out.

There’s no doubt the elite of Rotsgard Academy, Misura, will manage somehow.

He most likely has more brains than me. His grades seem to be pretty good too!

“I see, about that, huh. Then, I will be calling someone from the company suitable for the job, so I guess I will be excusing myself here.” (Makoto)

“Wa?! Sensei?!” (Misura)

“Misura is also good at maths, so I am sure he will be giving novel and innovative opinions.” (Makoto)

“Are you going to leave me alone?!” (Misura)

“I will properly bring a competent person from the company.” (Makoto)

“S-Sensei…” (Misura)

“Geez, this is your chance to show your good side to the person that might become your father-in-law. Put some spirit into it, Misura.” (Makoto)

“…”

I look at both Rembrandt-san and Morris-san, and then Misura who is shaking his head to the sides.

Don’t try hiding behind me when you have such a big body.

“I-I have come to the conclusion that that would be impossible. My body can’t handle the pressure. My stomach will be full of holes. I can only see a future where damage mitigation doesn’t work.” (Misura)

“Man…” (Makoto)

“Hahaha, isn’t that interesting?” (Rembrandt)

““!””

The laugh and retort of Rembrandt-san made the two of us stop.

“I would be troubled if Raidou-kun were to leave, and I didn’t call Misura-kun because of my daughter. It is simply that today’s topic suited your opinions and way of thinking in our discussion the other day. I don’t need it, but if you do, I can prepare some alcohol. There’s people who need drinks and food in order to have discussions. There’s no need to be reserved, okay?” (Rembrandt)

“There’s no need for alcohol so early in the morning, but I don’t think I can be of much help, Rembrandt-san.” (Makoto)

“I-I don’t need alcohol either! I also am not hungry, so there’s no need for concern!!” (Misura)

Misura is super stiff from the nervousness.

So blatantly nervous it felt like it would be infecting me too.

It has been a while since I have seen Misura like this…

Well, Rembrandt-san is a charismatic person and the father of his girlfriend.

He is a boy of age, so I can understand why he is in a situation of unprecedented tension.

Being evaluated by the person that might become your father-in-law, if that were me…

Tomoe and Mio don’t have parents, so…Hasegawa and Azuma…I didn’t even go out with them, so I can’t imagine it.

It is so far from my own reality that I can only sympathize from his face.

Sorry, Misura.

“Muh, is that so. Then, let’s begin at once. Point cards are…well, a short explanation should be fine.” (Rembrandt)

Point cards?

Those numerical formulas and symbols, and all of those scribbles are about point cards, you say?

…This is bad.

I already don’t feel like I can keep up with this.

“Are you referring to the frequent customer service that we talked about before?” (Makoto)

“Exactly right. As expected of you, Raidou-kun. Even Morris last night didn’t get it immediately…” (Rembrandt)

No, I don’t get it.

‘Ah, that of before, huh’, ‘Right right, about that thing’.

I was simply responding out of formality!

“…”

Misura looks at me with an ‘eh, seriously?’ face.

It is okay, I don’t get it at all.

“I-If it is not the main topic, I think we should make it brief. I am sure you already have the answer anyways, Rembrandt-san.” (Makoto)

“Yeah, it is technically comparing answers. Honestly speaking, the paper currency idea is still shrouded in a dense mist in my mind, and I am greatly looking forward to your unreserved opinions.” (Rembrandt)

…

Paper currency?

Is he talking about…the note that has printed the face of a person?

Hmm…

I seriously don’t know at all what he is talking about.

In the first place, when it comes to money, I am even at the point of being impressed at how they are -in a way- more developed than the modern era.

Cause you know, hyumans all hold the same use of bronze, silver, and gold to a certain degree, and it is easy to exchange them.

Tomoe is going haywire in Asora and was doing something like changing the currency into east and west like in the Edo period.

Rather than the pain that is yen, dollars, pounds and all of those currencies where you have to worry about the different exchange rates, I consider the common idea of worth from the quality and value of the metal as being superior…

At this rate…it won’t work.

I like studying.

However…if we are talking about a level that I can keep up with…

Rembrandt-san is explaining eloquently and cheerfully about how he is on the verge of implementing point cards.

Morris-san is showing a faint wry smile.