human
Subaru:  "Every merchant with a land dragon here… If your services are for sale, let me buy everything you have!"
gpt
Narrator:  The merchants looked at one another and laughed at Subaru’s “business proposal.” But when Rem, sensing what Subaru had in mind, lifted up her sack and showed everyone the coinage within, the expressions of all the men who’d dismissed it as a joke changed in an instant. After that, Otto acted as the ringleader and recruited those willing to participate.
human
Otto:  Otto recruited those willing to participate. As a result, of the fourteen traveling merchants in that place, ten decided to go along. The conversation had a rocky start, but Otto’s proposed split of the profits neatly resolved the issue. "Everyone will entrust their cargo to the four with the largest dragon carriages. The net proceeds from joint sales in the royal capital will be distributed at a later date. The sales will offset the freight cost of accompanying Mr. Natsuki."
gpt
Narrator:  Otto was unanimously voted to represent the group.
human
Otto:  Seeing Subaru with his arms folded, concerned about their departure time as he watched fellow peddlers transferring their cargo, Otto asked him, "I’m pleased that you’re buying up my oil, but what do you intend to use all these dragon carriages for?"
gpt
Subaru:  Subaru touched his chin as he mulled over the question. "We’re on our way to the Mathers domain. I happen to be a manservant working for Marquis Mathers, you see."
human
Otto:  "I’m aware of him. Marquis Roswaal L. Mathers, with his ‘penchant’ for demi-humans. They say that he is an eccentric, even by the standards of Lugunica nobility."
gpt
Subaru:  Subaru’s shoulders sank at Otto’s description. "Well, no denying that. It’s true he comes off as a perv."
human
Otto:  "But he is your employer, you say? Er, I broached the subject because I rather expected a reply of that sort. Though I must confess that you do not look like a nobleman’s servant, Mr. Natsuki."
gpt
Subaru:  "I’m still in training. I only make the grade in sewing and making beds so far."
human
Otto:  "Either way, I’ll trust your story about serving the marquis… But why hire all these dragon carriages? A marquis can surely afford his own?"
gpt
Subaru:  "Like I said, we need a bunch of dragon carriages. We have a lot to haul, so it’s best to have them as empty as possible. In your case, that means having to buy up all your oil."
human
Otto:  "For which I am very grateful. What is the freight you intend to transport, then?"
gpt
Subaru:  There was no need to conceal it with a lie. "—"