It proved to be quite useful in various ways. However, acquiring genuine Illusion Majong-su was not easy to come by. The easiest way was through merchants, but illicit trades among merchants were common methods of production.
Even unqualified novice magicians tried to make and sell various poorly made or ineffective items to earn money through illegal transactions.

For instance, monsters looking excessively cute, a sword appearing as a ladle, or blood shining like a pretty star, and so on.

Perhaps what Yura needed at the moment was precisely that, a counterfeit illusion potion.

“I have a good idea. I should get a headache remedy.”

“A headache remedy…?”

“Yes. Since it’s a gathering called by the king, I can’t avoid attending. And if my wife faints while watching the combat matches, I might need that potion. Do you happen to know where to get it?”

“If you go through the Merchant Guild, you could probably get it. However, I’m not sure if you can get the potion you need right now. I can’t give you a definite answer to that problem.”

“I see.”

“If it’s Lord Passium, he could easily get it.”

“That might be true. However, approaching him is not easy because he’s a person of the king. Moreover, if he learns that I’m trying to obtain that potion, he might go and report it to Gillian. That damned guy.”

Leidos rubbed his head again, and Sicar, too, immersed himself in contemplation once again.

Watching them from the bench, Yura thought that the two had become quite close.

Their appearance seemed friendly, as if they were discussing something together with their heads close.

“I should go to the Merchant Guild.”

If things didn’t work out properly, he might not be able to return home. Without Duryon and without Vycado, Sicar couldn’t leave Yura alone at home.

Although he could seek help from the Marquis’s estate, he was also concerned that Yura might have nightmares.

It seemed that she needed to be by his side for reassurance.

So, Sicar decided to leave Kian with Leidos for just today and move with Yura. Of course, Yura didn’t object.

“Do I have to go with you?”

“Yes.”

Leidos felt that their relationship had become quite friendly.

Occasionally seeing the Marquis and his wife having informal conversations from a distance, seeing them so close felt even better.

“Leidos.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Can you get me a knight’s attire?”

“If it’s a knight’s attire… My wife had some clothes she used to wear while she was alive.”

Leidos’s wife was from a knightly family and was an excellent wielder of both sword and bow. Now, the twins had each inherited part of her exceptional abilities.

“If that’s okay, I can provide them.”

Yura tried to refuse, thinking it was a big imposition, but Leidos smiled happily.

“It’s just one of the hundreds of clothes my wife used to wear, so don’t feel burdened. The sizes are similar, so the clothes should fit perfectly.”

Leidos finished speaking and narrowed his eyes at the maids.

“Well, change quickly.”

The maids grabbed Yura’s bewildered arms from both sides and led her into the room, changing her clothes.
Standing with his fists clenched, Sicar smiled contentedly, as if pleased.

At this moment, when Leidos extended his hand, as if responding to a clap, and then withdrew it, he once again received Sicar’s scrutiny.

A while later, Yura emerged, having changed into a knight’s attire, looking quite impressive.

With a ponytail swaying, Yura walked towards them, appearing valiant like a courageous knight to anyone who saw her.

“Looks very fitting.”

“Take good care of Kian while we’re away.”

“Understood, my lord.”

I was looking down at Sicar’s hand, which was tightly holding mine, that is, holding his hand and mine.

His words meant that the situation was dangerous, so I should hold his hand tightly.

However, in my view, it couldn’t be calmer than this.

At the Merchant Guild, Sicar, recognized by the members, was escorted to the guest room, receiving meticulous treatment.

Despite receiving such exceptional hospitality, Sicar kept saying to hold hands tightly as it was dangerous.

From my perspective, rather than the situation being dangerous, it seemed like he felt a compulsion to protect me.

Ironically, the one who seemed dangerous was the Merchant Guild master standing in front of us.

After rummaging through the goods for a while, he came back with a troubled expression.

“I apologize, what should I do? Guest. It seems that all the remaining items have been exhausted.”

“Then go get more.”

As Sicar was firm, the Merchant Guild master seemed at a loss, showing signs of confusion.

“It’s not a time when you can quickly obtain items right now… And it’s not an easily obtainable item either…”

“Those who bought that item should bring it back. You can’t catch a single walking merchant?”

“As customers are walking merchants, it’s even harder to catch them… Because that item isn’t easy to come by…”

“Are you trying to make fun of me now?”

“We’re also merchants.”

“Merchants are on the side of merchants, that’s what this is.”

“It’s not like that… Bag merchants can’t afford expensive carriages, so they walk. So, they travel through mountain paths that can be quickly crossed. As you know, carriages can’t run in the mountains.”

“Why not go on horseback then?”

“Unlike thieves, merchants can’t afford horses that run fast, so we don’t have horses to ride at night. Guest.”

No matter how much Sicar pressured him, it didn’t seem like the problem would be resolved.

I held Sicar’s hand tightly as if to say stop now and asked the merchant.

“Then, where is the mountain path that the merchants have passed?”