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The elf and the aristocrat continue their conversation, unaware that an inconspicuous shinobi is eavesdropping on them.

— ... How are things in Myrkoria, by the way? — The aristocrat took a sip of his drink, continuing to watch the dancers with moderate interest.
— Oh, it's very interesting. Do you know the count and his wife?
— Yes. They were planning to attend the wedding of a paladin from his brother's village.
— A cripple at a cripple's wedding... It must be a funny sight, but that's not what I'm talking about. The countess is such a sweetheart; I just want to cuddle her every time I see her.
— I think it will be harder to find someone you wouldn't want to cuddle.
— Oh, come on! I have standards!
— Heh.
— So, the countess can't fight or cast spells; I could incinerate her right here, but even so, she has more spirit than all the warriors and mages I've ever met. And most importantly, she does all this for her husband! Ah, what a wonderful love they must have! It makes me want to destroy it.
— You really have a dark heart. — Eilhard smiled sadly. — Do you still have business in the city, or should we start planning our departure?
— No, there's nothing remarkable in this city besides this casino... And you still haven't found your potential bride?
— No. The only places I haven't been are the slums and the lower city, but going there would be beneath my dignity.
— And now what?
— Well, given the queen's policies, war between the central government and the nobles is almost inevitable, so I was planning to propose a political marriage to the countess of Elheim, but I think the time when the new governor-general finds her and destroys her, as befits the queen's dogs, is not far off.

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- Yes, thank you... - Veserod glanced around the bookstore again. - And regarding the merchandise... How can I put it...
He paused for a moment to formulate his thought.
- I don't like to read and I rarely do... But at the same time... I can't deny the effectiveness of this method. So, if I do pick up a book, it's only one that I need, and when there's no other way. Otherwise, I'd rather spend my time doing something myself... You understand?... And as for these... Well... - he gestured to the items of a lewd nature (that is, almost everything). - To be honest... Personally, I wouldn't spend my hard-earned money on them... Sorry... - he shrugged apologetically.

— Thank you, I'll take your opinion into consideration.