Reincarnation into the Barrier Master

Some time later, there was talk in the Grand Duchy of Foal about Passo, the wife of the Chamberlain de Lillein. The reason was the scent she wore.

When passing by her, there was an indescribable elegant fragrance in my nostrils, though it was only a little. People stopped to look for where the scent was coming from. Then they turn around and see Passo walking down the corridor with great enthusiasm, and realize that it is the scent she exudes.

"Madam, which perfume is the one you are wearing now?"

Passo had been asked such a question for the past few days whenever she was invited to the daily tea parties held by the wives of the wives of important people of the Grand Duchy. She denied it with a smile, saying that she did not wear perfume. Oh, you are so modest. No, no, I really don't wear anything. Such conversation was repeated here and there, as if it were a common practice. It is true that she was not wearing perfume. She just put the outfit she was going to wear to the tea party next to the in advance and transferred its fragrance to it. Nevertheless, it continued to give off a fragrance as if it were an expensive perfume.

......I knew it!

Passo smiles to himself as he listens to the ladies' words of praise. Her husband is a chamberlain, a position close to the Grand Duke, but in reality he is a firebrand. Although he was a nobleman, he owned a small estate, and the taxes from it were barely enough to eat. The husband, a typical aristocrat, was a hawkish man, out of touch with worldly affairs, and showed little interest in efforts to increase his own income. This may have been fine for the husband, but for his wife, Passo, who had to deal with the aristocracy, things were often in short supply, and for a woman who had always loved luxury and pomp, her husband's income could never satisfy her desires.

Seeing the ladies smiling and chatting happily in front of her, Passo was convinced that this fragrance would sell. In addition to this elegant fragrance, the brand power of the flower, a treasured possession of the Church of Crimiana ....... If he could skillfully exploit these, the Lil' Lane family would be in a position to make a fortune.

"Well then, I'm sorry."

As soon as the tea party was over, Passo left his seat and got into the carriage that was waiting outside. He instructed the coachman to go not to his house but to the residence of the Duke Fantasic. The Duchess and Passo were the best of friends. The fact that they were best friends ...... was only Passo's one-sided opinion, but in reality, it was just Passo's strong admiration for the Duchess.

Duke Fantasic was the wealthiest man in the Grand Duchy of Foal, and his life was very luxurious. A large house and beautiful gardens. The Duke and Duchess lived in luxurious and gorgeous costumes. At first glance, it seemed as if this fantastic duke and duchess were the masters of the country.

The carriage carrying Passo slid into the house of the Duchesse Fantasque.

"I apologize for the sudden intrusion..."

The duchess nodded her head with an eagle eye as Passo bowed with a smile.

"No. I was just bored myself. Thank you for coming to see me."

"Thank you very much. Today I would like to discuss a matter with your wife. ......"

Oh, you want to talk about it?

Yes. Actually, ......"

Passo brought his face close to Mrs. Passo's and started talking in a low voice, as if he was having a private conversation. He said that he wanted to give the fragrance she was wearing now to Mrs. Passo.

"...... your fragrance?"

"Yes, sir."

Passo nodded vigorously and gazed into the eyes of Madame.

I like this fragrance very much. However, I think that such an elegant fragrance should be worn by someone who is worthy of it. I am sorry to say this, but I am the only one who can ......."

This elegant fragrance is suitable for a person like you," she said seriously, her soft expression changing. The Duchess smiled at him, saying there was no need for that, but Passo did not miss the gleam in her eyes.

"Actually, the fragrance I am wearing is the fragrance of the <>, which was presented to me by the Church of Crimiana a few days ago.

"What?　The Church of Crimiana?"

The duchess is surprised by her grandeur. The lady who loves gossip more than anyone else could not have known that a gift had been sent to the Grand Duke from the Church of England. But Passo did not care to mention it and continued speaking.

Yes. The flowers were given to the Grand Duke from that abominable country. They are now in my keeping. Crimiana is the country ...... that ...... made the Serroite, a country that is an enemy ....... to us. However, that country is one of the world's great powers. As one would expect, I did not expect them to send me such fragrant flowers.

"......"

Mrs. Passo nodded slowly at Passo's words.

"The flowers are in my custody at my residence. No, we are not supposed to keep such things in our house. I think it's the right thing to do. However, by order of the Grand Duke, we have no choice. ....... Nevertheless, this flower has such an elegant fragrance. Lately, I always put the fragrance of this flower on my clothes when I go out, and it is quite well received. It just doesn't ...... suit me. So, madam, I beg you to make this fragrance your own.

The Duchess' expression slowly changes to a soft smile. Passo's face breaks into a smile as well.

"So, what exactly do you want me to do?

In the Duchess's smile, there is a sharp glint behind her eyes. She seems eager.

"I'd like to borrow some of your garments, madam," she says. I will transfer the fragrance to them.

"...... Okay. Lanaka."

So saying, the duchess struck a hand. Immediately, an old gentleman in a butler's uniform appeared and stood awe-struck by her side.

"Please leave ten of my party dresses with Mr. Passo," he said.

"I'm awed, sir."

And some sweets for me.

Yes, sir.

As the butler stepped back, the duchess took a fan from her pocket and began to look up at him with a flutter.

"I have never seen <> before, what kind of flower is it?"

"Yes, that's right. ....... It looks a lot like a rose."

"Roses ....... I can see why it smells so elegant. Does the flower ...... mean that it will wither and die when the time comes and the seeds will remain?"

"Yes, that's right. I will have to look into it further, but if it is the same as the rose, it may be possible to take cuttings from it.

"Cuttings ....... Well, whatever the case, it is natural that a seed comes out of a flower and takes root in this Grand Duchy.

You are absolutely right. When we have more flowers, we will be able to make perfume from them.

"Well, how wonderful that the fragrance you wear can become a perfume.

The Duchess's face lights up. She nodded her head slowly and repeatedly, clasping her hands together in front of her chest.

"Then I will be able to share this wonderful fragrance with many people.

"Yes, sir. That's exactly what only you can do, madam.

"Ho-ho-ho-ho."

"Oh-ho-ho-ho."

The two women's good-humored laughter echoed through the room for a long time.