episode_0087

A statue of a dazzlingly beautiful goddess resting by the water, and a huge fountain made with luxurious, pure white marble. It looks even more beautiful because there are young girls playing nearby.

“That fountain was built and the number of tourists increased.”

“I know that land prices, which were already expensive, doubled after the fountain was built.”

People’s questions continued to grow as they saw banners lined up side by side, as if in a parade, in not just one or two places.

With that level of wealth, at least if there are no high-ranking nobles in the target group… . This was the thought that most of them had.

[D-2]

“What is that again?”

“It’s a new world, it’s so noisy.”

There was only one banner left: the largest store in the exact center of the stores whose answers had been revealed so far.

I could barely see the outlines of the other stores, but I couldn’t even guess about the last one.

“There are still two days left, what on earth is that? I pass by this place every day and it’s driving me crazy.”

“That’s right. It’s definitely different from other stores. At first glance, it looks like just a mansion… .”

“It’s frustrating… . I asked him secretly, but he said absolutely not.”

“Well, you prepared so much, but do you have the guts to tell me?”

Opening day.

A banner that was completely different from the existing white banner was hung.

It was bigger and even had a base made of magic stones, so it gave off a soft glow all by itself.

“Finally, the name of the store has come out.”

“What does it mean?”

“Is it really a restaurant?”

There was elegant writing on top of the large mansion, and a cute pink chick was drawn next to it.

While onlookers were impressed by the flashy and sophisticated design, they also expressed their inner doubts.

“It’s a seal… It’s definitely sophisticated, but isn’t that pink chick… too cute for the atmosphere of the store?”

“Definitely. It’s a bit weird to say this, but it’s so cute that it’s a bit childish…”

“Rather than that, when will it open? I know it’s today.”

“It says 12 o’clock, so I guess I’ll have lunch here today.”

“How many mansions were expanded? Is it huge?”

“Plus, all the walls are transparent!”

Not only academy students, but also wizards of the Tower of Magic and even priests waited for the opening ceremony of a suspicious store called ‘Maryland’, which was revealed in a week.

* * *

Early moning. There was a black shadow sneaking into Marian’s bedroom while she was sleeping.

Former second princess Seria Chiron, an honorary family member indebted to the dukedom, was reduced to a position close to a pet.

“Marian. Even if you end up dating your sister… you won’t abandon me, right?”

Everyone in this family mutters to themselves as they lie down next to Merian Arjane, the treasured treasure and princess of the empire.

There was no answer, but Ceria knew.

Marian will never abandon her.

I know, but I felt sad the day Marian came home from a night out with her sister.

To begin with, he didn’t even come out of the library often.

Reading a book makes me feel at ease.

Although it’s not as good as when I was with Marian like this, the book is good.

I thought I would be able to be with Marian, so I became her assistant, but there was more work than I thought and the time I could spend with Marian became even less, so I quickly quit.

In the first place, the aide’s tight schedule did not suit Seria, who was accustomed to the NEET life.

‘Seria… my baby… Seria…’

I learned this naturally from seeing my mother who was confined in the palace.

People should not be forced to do anything for any reason. Especially if it’s a precious person.

So, while clinging to Marianne, Ceria always maintained a precise line that she would not dislike.

Of course, the standard is ambiguous.

like this.

“Marian, it smells good. Marian…”

Thanks to the duke and Maria’s forced guest order, he was the only one who could hide in Marian’s bedroom.

The fact that Marian does not wake up means that she believes in herself.

“Hehe.”

Because Ceria was like that, she was satisfied with a very happy smile just by gently poking her finger into Marian’s soft cheek like she was doing now.

“Ugh.”

Ceria, who carefully hugged Marian as she was struggling to sleep, smiled as if she was looking at the most lovely thing in the world.

“I’m sorry Marian.”

I know that Marianne doesn’t like having her cheeks poked very much, but it was such an addictive sensation.

“Mom…Mom…”

“…”

Seria’s expression hardened.

Marianne calls out to her mother, perhaps in her sleep.

I know that it is Seria who often breaks into Marian’s bedroom.

‘Maybe you know, too.’

Marianne rarely has nightmares. The subject of those nightmares was always my mother.

However, it was something that Marianne, who did not even remember her mother, should not have dared to ask or even think about asking.

The only time you can see Marian crying like this is when she’s sleeping.

In reality, Ceria had never seen Marian crying when she was awake, but she had seen Marian crying during nightmares countless times.

Ceria carefully wiped away the tears from Marian’s eyebrows.

Then he hugged Marian a little more tightly and slowly patted her delicate back.

Marian’s lips, which had been pouting pitifully, seemed to stop moving for a moment, and then became one word.

“…Cecilia.”

I felt disappointed when I heard the voice calling for my sister instead of myself.

“Seria.”

As soon as he heard his name, he disappeared as if the snow was melting.

“Yes.”

Ceria kissed the corner of Marian’s eyes. Salty water droplets seeped into her, but she didn’t care and licked Marian’s tears like a puppy comforting its owner.

“I’m here.”

I wish I could swallow all of her sadness and pain like these tears. With that wind. He hugged Marian tightly into his arms. Marian’s heartbeat, which had been beating fast, gradually found its rhythm.

“Thank goodness… .”

Only after confirming that Marian had calmed down did Ceria close her eyes.

*

“Ugh. uh. Seria?”

When I woke up, I found Seria in my arms.

‘He’s here again.’

“Ugh. Marian, did you sleep well?”

Seria opened her eyes and smiled.

“Yes.”

Well, it’s still better than sleeping in the library.

Seria’s first place to sleep would probably be the library, and second place would be my bed.

I think my room would be ranked 3rd.

Maybe it’s because of Ceria’s warm body temperature, but I just woke up and feel the urge to sleep a little more.

“Marian, I love you so much.”

As if Seria noticed that, she hugged me.

really. Since he behaves like this, I unconsciously start thinking that he looks like a puppy.

‘…Today is the opening ceremony. There’s still time.’

I closed my eyes again. The warm body temperature and pleasant sound of my heartbeat quickly led me to a sound sleep.

*

“It’s the right time.”

I got on the carriage with my heart pounding.

Now that Maria has graduated, I’m used to going to the academy alone, but the reason I’m excited now is.

Because today is my store opening ceremony.

The store opens at 12 o’clock.

Well, the idea was to attract a few customers by opening during lunch hours.

The carriage’s course was different from usual. Instead of going directly to the main entrance of the academy from the west district, I turned around and headed to the east district.

I had class this morning again, but skipping class wasn’t new anymore.

‘Is there about 30 minutes left until opening?’

It was a time when I was comforting myself by leaning on the soft backrest.

“Lady. Sorry.”

The coachman’s voice was heard.

“What’s going on?”

“The crowd…”

‘confluence?’

I pulled back the curtains and looked out the car window.

‘Could it be that they are all guests?’

I expected quite a few people to come, but this was beyond my imagination.

It was as if a virtual reality game had been opened. This was not something that could be explained by the large crowd.

It was just filling up the square with no water leaks.

“It won’t work.”

‘Nazar.’

I immediately sent a telegram.

‘If you’re watching, there’s no need to explain, there are too many people. If it continues like this, someone might get hurt.’

‘Please.’

I put on my robe and got off near the square.

Then I began to see things I didn’t know from the carriage.

It wasn’t just the square.

People who couldn’t enter the square. Even around me. The crowd continued to grow, including people from far away who were passing by and looking around to see what was happening.

‘I never thought it would work this well…’

So far, marketing has been done using banners to arouse people’s curiosity.

In fact, it was an appropriate use of content that seemed to have been seen before, but if it was a miscalculation, marketing that was common in modern times was innovative in this world.

Meanwhile, the sound of nearby ladies chatting loudly can be heard.

“That store is opening now, right?”

“I was curious too, so I couldn’t resist and came here. I can’t pass by.”

“Is that a dessert shop over there?”

“With pasta. I heard it was a pizza place. I ate it when I went west and it was so delicious. But the distance is far, and the line is so long every time I go… . I heard it was happening here so I came… .”

“I heard it was a fruit shop.”

“Uh, I heard it’s a new branch of Magma Chicken?”

“I went to see the fountain… I can’t go in.”

“It is a new branch of Meria Boutique, so I heard it directly from the staff, so it is correct.”

Although their stories were all different, they were all true. To correct, it is not a fruit shop, but plans to sell various ice creams and desserts, starting with smoothies.