I Shall Master This Family's
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Chapter 80

"There's Ivan's family shop in Sedakyuna, right?"

"Yes, in the next alley."

"Let's go there."

The Ivan family in the north, whom I met when father received the National Founder Medal, is famous for its minerals.

Because it is a mountainous region, there is a lot of gold to graphite and coal, which are commonly used throughout life.

In particular, jewelry in the Ivan area is famous for its luminosity and size, so they opened a direct store in Sedakyuna.

It was a place where jewelry from the Ivan region was only sold by skilled craftsmen.

So the store was always bustling with nobles, and today too.

People were busy coming in and out of the door under a bright sign that read "Ivan."

And this is where the craftsman who made the gemstone, became the most beautiful gem in the world that has never been successfully honed anyone.

"Come in, Miss Florentia."

Clerivan grabbed the door and said.

When I went inside, I saw people sitting around a big store, receiving counseling, and buying jewelry.

Some of them accidentally turned towards me and whispered amongst themselves.

"The child who just came in..."

"Lombardy, right?"

"I think it's true ..."

Thanks to the National Founder's Supper and my birthday banquet, some people recognized me.

As long as I was born Lombardy, it was inevitable.

I walked in front of the deepest look in people's eyes.

A man in uniform standing under the bright colorful lights seemed to be in charge here.

"Welcome, Miss Florentia Lombardy."

As expected, he knows who I am.

In dealing with these nobles, compete to know the personalities of important people first.

It was the first thing I learned when I was next to Grandpa.

Information such as the genealogy of high-ranking noble families in the east, west, south, north, and center of the Empire and the relationships between important figures.

"This is your first visit to Ivan's shop."

I nodded slowly and said to the man.

"I want to see a 'special', not one here."

"The "Special Items" I requested were not made by ordinary craftsmen, but by Ivan's special craftsmen.

The man paused for a moment with a smile on his face and looked at Clerivan standing behind me.

"Is he with you?"

He knows me, but not Clerivan.

Clerivan replied with a slight frown, probably feeling it.

"I'm Clerivan Pellet."

"Well, if Lady Lombardy warrants your identity, you can go in with her."

The man spoke softly and opened the door that led inside.

Clerivan, who was treated as an unknown person, seemed emotional.

Clerivan, who succeeded his father, Romassie Dillard, in his previous life was a very famous person, but not yet.

Clerivan himself tends to be buried because my father acted directly at the clothing store.

I patted Clerivan on the back.

Just hang in there a little more.

When this is over, there will be no one who does not know whose name is Clerivan Pellet.

The Pellet Company, named after him, would be famous throughout the Empire.

We followed the person in charge through the soft-carpeted hallway and entered the inner room.

Security is tight enough to unlock some locks.

When the door opened, a bright light was seen from where the jewelry was displayed.

I pressed my chest that was pounding fast and looked around at the objects on the glass screen as if nothing was wrong.

I've only heard of the 'special' inside Ivan, this is the first time I've seen him in person.

"Are you looking for a particular piece of jewelry?"

I looked all over the shelf to look for the object that was meant to be here.

Then the man pulled out a pillow with some gems in front of me.

"What about this?"

I looked at the stuff and saw the guy again.

I feel like I'm going to laugh.

You underestimated me.

I let my guard down for a while because I was blown away while being carried into the inner room.

The white-coated manager only showed me great things, but the cut was rough or the purity of the gems was bad.

The man is testing my eyes now.

At first glance it looks big and colorful, so if one has no eyes, he will buy it without knowing it is bad.

Maybe I look funny because I'm young.

I spoke to the man standing with a brash face.

But I did not express anger or displeasure.

I said in a way that I would just show generosity and turn a blind eye to his mistakes.

"Let me give you another chance. Bring the right stuff."

"...Fine."

The man lowered his gaze and bowed politely.

"No, I'll look at myself and vote."

I said that and walked slowly in front of the storefront.

And it wasn't long before I could find him.

"That one."

Jewelry is placed in the middle of a special place, in the most luminous place.

Unlike other objects that are slightly dull and monotonous, the peridot is light green which enhances the beauty of the gemstone to the maximum with its smooth and soft cuts.

"The creator of the work, is he here now? I want to meet him."

"How can I... No, it's a little hard."

I knew it would come out like that.

The Lord of Ivan could not be that easy to meet with such a beloved craftsman.

So I prepared something.

I looked at Clerivan, half a step aside.

As I have said before, Clerivan is taking a step forward.

"Well..."

The person in charge blinked in surprise.

A man in charge of the Gallahan Apparel Store whom he publicly ignored.

I'm sure his heart is pounding in shock.

Clerivan demanded in a low and cold voice as if he wanted revenge just a moment ago.

"Will you tell the craftsman polishing this gem that I want to meet him?"

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"Who wants to see me?"

Crowley, who worked in the studio on the top floor of Ivan's shop, was annoyed by his wrinkled eyes.

"He's in charge of Gallahan's Clothing Store."

"Why would such a person want to meet me?"

"i don't know…"

“Sheesh.”

Crowley, who hated being interrupted the most, took off his apron while spouting a maki curse.

After all, the person in charge of the Gallahan Apparel Store was in a position to be reckoned with.

It was a young girl and a tall man with fierce eyes who greeted Crowley, who descended into the room where the specials had gathered.

Crowley ignored the boy and approached the man and greeted him.

"I heard you were looking for me."

Only in Ivan Crowley was treated no less than a noble, but after all he was an ordinary person.

In addition, Clerivan was in charge of the Gallahan Apparel Store, which was said to be making all of the Empire's money alone these days.

Crowley, who was famous for his assertive personality, also took off his hat and bowed.

"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Crowleys. I'm Clerivan Pellet."

But when the man, who seemed to have one personality, shook hands with a sad smile, he reached out his hand.

"Oh yeah...."

Crowley held the hand at first sight.

"Sorry to bother you, you must be busy. There's something I really want to say in person."

This was the first time he had been treated with respect by a noble after moving to the Capital.

It's been a while, so it's a bit awkward, but because it feels recognized as a craftsman, so the annoyance because the work is interrupted, has melted away.

"I've heard the name of Ivan's master craftsman. So I want to ask Crowley for a request."

"That's kind of hard."

Crowley said, waving his hand.

Actually, the schedule wasn't very hectic, but Crowley was lazy.

And it was clear that the result of a request from a noble would be followed by an endless line of requests later on.

"Ivan's jewelry work alone is already full."

Crowley knew how to defeat nobles who wanted to ask for this kind of job.

"But this is a great opportunity for Crowley..."

"If this old man was young, he would have strength. Sorry."

"so that's..."

Crowley coughed cunningly, and Clerivan could not push any further and was speechless.

"Hm!"

At that moment, a girl who was looking at the jewelry alone in the corner coughed loudly.

As if it was an omen, the momentum of Clerivan, which had softened, rose again.

"I know you're busy, but I hope you consider it, Mr. Crowley."

"So I've scheduled..."

Crowley's a little upset.

He doesn't seem to give up easily.

He vented his accumulated anger.

"Actually, my grandson is sick ..."

"Well..."

"I must look after him, Lord Pellet. I'm sorry."

The granddaughter was taken care of by the doctor, and she grew up well, but this reason was the right reason to refuse.

As expected, Clerivan fell silent.

"I'll go back to the workshop. Come see..."

"What about a gemstone you've never dealt with before?"

It was a girl who coughed a moment ago.

"Young noble lady."

It was because what a noble child of his granddaughter's age said hurt his pride as a craftsman.

"There is no jewel that this old man has not honed."

"I don't think so."

"Well, nothing!"

"Can you be responsible for that?"

The smiling face is evil.

"What would you do if I, and Clerivan here, brought you a gemstone you'd never seen before?".

"It didn't exist from the beginning!"

"If it exists, do you want to challenge yourself?"

"Ta, Challenge... Ha!"

This challenge for Crowley, who had not missed a single gem that had not been sharpened.

He had no idea who the tough little girl was, but the girl scratched Crowley's self-esteem very well.

His face was wrinkled red, and his whiskers were fluttering.

"Yes, that's good."

said Crowley, stretching his bent back and banging his chest.

"If you have such a gem, I will work on it in succession!"

The girl, who was staring at Crowley in an "hmm" voice, squinted as if she did not believe him and asked.

"Are you risking your honor as a craftsman?"

"Well, I will!"

Right now, Crowley is risking his pride on what he considers more important than his life.

"Good."

The girl said that and smiled like before.

Crowley jerked his shoulders, somehow a chill ran down his spine.