episode_0051

Time has passed since the fireworks festival, and it is already December.

Normally, the cold would be at its peak, but in the Empire, there is no Christmas or winter.

The only thing that has changed is that I want to sleep 5 minutes more in the morning… … As if that was the last time you said that.

“Miss, what is the temperature of the water?”

“Good.”

The maids were carefully attending to the bath.

As I soak in a large bathtub decorated with floating flower petals, I let out a pleasant sigh.

Just by lying down with my eyes closed, my worries and concerns seem to disappear.

They gently soothed my delicate body with fragrant, fragrant natural oils.

Her hair was always shiny due to how carefully she touched it.

This makes my body smell like flowers.

Is Cecilia like that too?

Even though I was just going to the academy, the maids dressed me up as if I was going to a ball.

I combed the fluffy-looking hair finely, added some pearls to the ends, and even applied perfume, so it felt like I was making a work of art.

‘This is so.’

In modern times, I would not be old enough to be a high school girl, but even though I was wearing comfortable clothes, I looked quite elegant.

“Heu. Our lady is so…”

“Always the best, girl!”

“It really looks like a cherry blossom fairy.”

“The texture of your skin is as white as jade, and it’s so soft, why is it so soft?”

‘That’s right… .’

If you massaged it with the highest quality oil every morning and evening like this, wouldn’t even elephant skin be soft?

“Lady! I think the skirt is too short!”

“Is that so…?”

Emilia handed me a coat.

Just like that, I left the mansion while listening to the maids greeting me.

* * *

When I arrived at the classroom, I scribbled letters on my notebook while listening to a seemingly useless class.

Although there was a lot of business I had already done, most of it was because I had no work to do by appointing an agent.

Just come up with an idea, hire an agent, and the money will be copied.

Since I knew a few businesses that would definitely fail or succeed, there was little risk.

Perhaps it is because I have been a slave to capitalist society for 20 years, living in a position that is somewhat like the tail of a dragon, rather than being at the top of the caste.

They quickly adapted to the lifestyle of nobles. In any world, there are strengths and weaknesses. It was all the same.

Business was also similar.

The more money a nobleman had, the more expensive things he preferred.

Rare items are sold at a premium.

The jackpot wasn’t a big deal.

The more money you have, the better.

It was when I was spinning the fan with one hand.

Nazar’s voice.

I jumped up.

‘ah. ‘Inadvertently.’

Everyone’s eyes gathered.

‘What should I do…?’

It’s embarrassing.

“Professor. I’m a little tired, so I’ll get up.”

“Huh? ah. yes. Please do so.”

Anyway, the ruined thing is leaving.

If it’s the truth, it’s the truth.

I quickly left the academy and went into my favorite cafe.

As always, I ordered cocoa and dessert and heard the report.

‘hmm…?’

Baron West. This is the female protagonist’s family line.

There is a story that she had a difficult time when she was young due to her family’s debt, so she was planning to start a business and make investments.

You could call it volunteering, but I also had the intention of riding on the heroine’s good fortune.

‘Are you late…?’

Actually, I was thinking about it.

“Who is that?”

Even if it’s a narrative, it’s just a setting to highlight the heroine who had an unfortunate childhood, so is there a need to change personnel?

“It’s okay.”

Well, there’s no need to get involved.

“Now?”

At the same time as my question.

Jingling jingling.

The door opened and a tall man, over 180cm tall, with gray hair tied back, came in.

“What are you, a stalker?”

When I laughed and spoke teasingly, he smiled sheepishly and shrugged his shoulders.

“Haha. I have a few things to manage right now, but I can’t do it without drinking tea with the lady and enjoying some healing.”

“What about Nadia?”

“Ha. I had no idea Nadia would become a workaholic. Maybe it’s a reaction from just lying in bed, but I love working. If we stay together, even me…”

He said in a sad tone.

“Hmm.”

But despite his words, he looked happy.

I put the cake in my mouth while listening to his complaints.

It’s really delicious.

“It’s vacation soon. What are you going to do during this vacation?”

“Of course I have to make money.”

‘…Young lady, you’re a workaholic too…’

Nazar muttered as the words came back without a single thought.

“What did you say?”

“No.”

In addition to his cooking skills, the master here also has great business acumen.

When it comes to food, they make their own desserts without using any employees, and unlike other stores, they only sell 50 desserts a day.

Even though the quantity can be increased, the number is limited.

It seems like you enjoy the work itself.

I cut the piece of cake that had already gotten smaller into smaller pieces and put it in my mouth.

“um~”

so sweet. It actually melts in your mouth, and I’ve already eaten it all.

Making a cake this delicious would not be possible without passion.

rattle.

I took one look at the empty plate and rang the bell.

After all, people are obsessed with things that are hard to obtain and rare.

limited edition.

This even worked for food.

The reason why you can eat such limited edition cake as much as you want.

Because I invested here.

To put it bluntly, I fell in love with the taste of the cake here.

You may say it’s a waste of money, but it’s money you earn to spend.

As I was licking my fork, I looked at the menu and was delighted.

Coffee, cocoa, black tea.

There were many other types of tea, but there were few cool drinks.

Especially fruits.

Although I had already succeeded in several restaurant businesses, I failed to recreate Coke and never thought about that.

‘I can’t drink carbonated drinks in the first place.’

I’m going to get angry over food that I can’t even eat, so of course…

In a corner of the menu, there was something similar to what I thought.

But why is the name like this…

“Master. A girl’s tear.”

“Lady, I’m sorry, but this drink has a strong bitter taste and may not suit your taste. It’s not as good as wine, but for a lady to drink.”

“It doesn’t matter. ah. Give me another cheesecake.”

After some time, a pretty waitress came over and set down a glass of almost black wine and a cake.

‘oh. ‘This has a very strong grape scent?’

Indeed, the taste… ?

“Cluck…Kekkeek.”

“Ah, lady.”

Nazar seemed surprised and handed me the water.

I took a gulp of water and drank it.

It was so bitter that I even cried.

Even though I wasn’t good at drinking alcohol in my past life, I remember the taste.

It’s like grape flavor added to beer.

They said it was non-alcoholic, but it was just lukewarm. It even feels like a grape is being scratched by crushing it with seeds…

“Oh, this is wine.”

As expected, there was no alcohol, but it was wine. The food has a bit of a medieval feel.

Thanks to this, the chicken and hamburgers were a big hit.

Wine would have been better. In this world, there are no rules about underage drinking, so I tried wine several times. Perhaps because they were all expensive and sweet wines, they couldn’t be compared to what I just ate.

‘Isn’t it natural considering the price?’

I lifted the glass and swirled it around.

A finely flowing purple liquid.

“The color is really pretty…”

It’s just astringent and bitter.

I never thought I would realize the origin of my name with my own body.

If it was at least cold, it seemed like there were magic items for the kitchen, but considering the price, I don’t think I would use it for drinks like this. I guess we need to resupply it here too.

I gently pushed the glass toward Nazar, and he smiled gently and drank from my glass.

I feel like I have become a picky eater.

“Have you heard any rumors?!”

I was dizzy from eating so much bitter food, but the young girls who came rushing in and settled down near the terrace made me cry.

“What kind of rumor?”

I listened reflexively. This is because there is no harm in knowing about the gossip that happens in social circles.

“Ian Ripleton has recently entered the academy.”

“Oh my. That’s great news.”

This is Ian Rippleton.

The female protagonist’s fishing ground No. 3.

Is it time to start recruiting new students?

Unless you are like me and are taking the exam in a hurry, you usually start preparing around this time.

Slowly, rumors spread.

“ugh. I also have to take the test, but I’m worried because the questions are difficult. Still, if you enter the academy, you can watch the swordsmanship department and training even from afar, right?”

The youngest of the ladies, a girl who looked to be around 17 years old, asked shyly.

“Is there anyone in the swordsmanship department that you admire?”

“Hehe. I was wondering if it would be nice if I could see Ian. I met you by chance at the last festival, and you were so nice and kind.”

As expected from the female protagonist’s fisherman, he is very popular.

Rather than being a handsome guy, Ian was lean and muscular.

“I would like to talk to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Esteban. I saw it from afar… It was really amazing.”

“Sure. That golden hair that sparkles like sunlight is truly enchanting.”

Shiny hair is definitely really pretty. The person I thought of was Cecilia, not Esteban.

If commoners admire nobles, nobles admire high-ranking nobles or imperial family members. It would not be wrong to think of them as modern-day idols.

So, when Yuri West, the daughter of a Korean-American noble family, is surrounded by fishing men, the aggro of the various daughters who adore them is concentrated.

To be honest, compared to modern-day sasaeng fans, it’s a cute level of harassment or slight disregard, but the fishermen did not forgive the ladies who bullied her even a little.

“Hmm.”

After all, it’s best not to get involved with the female protagonist.

“I also wanted to meet His Royal Highness Crown Prince Esteban, but it is a pity that he has already graduated.”

“I want to meet Count Aines.”

“Ah. Cecil. You are so noble and wonderful.”

“That’s right! How can I say that it feels intelligent, beautiful, and mysteriously attractive?”

“Can we call you Cecil senior starting next year?”

“Ah. I want to be hugged by that sharp jawline, tall height, and firm-looking chest.”

elegance… ?

Point out?

I thought of her as being more playful than she looked.

It may certainly seem noble and intellectual.

This is mostly true, but rather than being sharp, the face has fine lines and is beautiful.

Cecilia’s height is 168cm, so she’s not short, but… she has firm-looking breasts…?

As someone who has been held against her chest several times…

‘ah.’

It was so obvious that I forgot about it.

The fact that she is covered in polymorph-level illusion magic.

That’s how other people see her.

‘I feel like I’ve gained something.’

It was a time when I nodded with some kind of satisfaction. Suddenly, the ladies’ voices rose several octaves.

“I really miss you just thinking about it, Senior Cecil…!”

“Aaagh! Just thinking about it makes me ecstatic!”

The high soprano’s high-pitched, almost scream-like sound pierced my eardrums and almost made me spit out all the cake in my mouth.

“That’s right. He’s classy, but more than that, he’s just really, really handsome!”

“They say my father is an aristocrat with no roots, but what if his history is short? He’s a count and he’s so handsome!”

The ladies, who had been talking about various handsome men, kept praising Cecilia after her story.

‘Everyone is being deceived by appearances.’

I wonder how they would react when they found out that Cecil was a woman.

“I hope it comes out in my dreams.”

“I’m actually taking the exam at the academy to see him! How happy I would be if I could become a countess.”

“If you are a woman, you must see that face. If you don’t see that beautiful face, you’re wasting your life!”

The ladies’ friendly chat seemed to have no end.