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The small old man and the large man looked at each other... and were frozen for a moment.

The book of Snow's that Koai had casually shown them...
The descriptions on its pages, the colors and depictions... no, not just the descriptions, but the very nature of the outfits shown were completely unknown to them.
Therefore, it was no wonder that both of them were utterly bewildered.

"Ah... well, even if you say that..."
After looking at the page again, the large man, Akudo, managed to squeeze out the words.

"My apologies, Your Majesty. We still know nothing about the appearance of these so-called wedding garments... But these are quite beautiful pictures, aren't they? As vibrant as shining jewels..."
In contrast, the old man, Sodi, first offered a word of apology to Koai before leaning in closer to the book she held... his eyes wide.

"Pictures of this quality... and not just one, but a whole book of them... This might sell for a high price to a connoisseur..."
Then he crossed his arms, furrowed his brow, and began to mutter something.

"And they depict beautiful human men and women... In that case, it would probably... But the creases are a shame..."
"Hey... Uncle?"
Perhaps sensing that Sodi's thoughts were derailing, Akudo tapped him on the shoulder.

"Hmm? What is it... Have you also realized how rare this is?"
Sodi turned his gaze from the book Koai held toward Akudo. In response, Akudo shook his head twice, gesturing toward Koai.
After a beat, Sodi silently turned his head back, and his eyes met Koai's as she looked down at the book in her hands.

"Whoops... My sincerest apologies. My merchant's nature just took over."
"...First, I want you to think about how to obtain these outfits."
"My apologies. Let us speak of the garments."
Sodi faced Koai directly, then knelt and apologized deeply.
It wasn't as if Koai was particularly angry, but... she decided not to mention it.