Chapter 42

Strolling around the Royal City II

Similar to the coffee shop, we also lined up at the beauty shop, and I started to survey the place . Mimosa kept saying she wanted this and that, but because we will be going to the building reserved for members… I got her to act more prudent .

The members-only building is mostly visited by aristocrats, so Mimosa and I have no choice but to reveal our identities . Although the session will be held in a private area, the possibility of running into aristocrats there are still high .

To enter the place, one person must be a member and the person can bring in two attendants . Thus, Tanya, Ryle, and I are one group, while Mimosa, Harry, and Dan are in one group .

…If a limit was not set, everyone would be bringing many of their maids and escorts, and the shop will be in chaos . Thus, we had to take such measures .

Because of that, the store established a waiting area in the corner of the building for guards to wait in . …Dida was waiting there, and while he’s there, he will be watching the entrance of the building and observe the security .

And so, we entered the store . This shop looks like an aristocrat’s villa here in the Royal City . Because we bought a large vacant mansion with a large garden, the walkway to the entrance of the building is quite long .

First things first, we present our membership card at the gate . After admiring the garden and the lush landscape while walking towards the mansion, we went inside the store .

After entering we will be greeted by a butler and presented our membership card . And then, we will be guided to a private room… that’s how it works .

“…Iris-sama . Welcome, and please enjoy your visit . ”

When the butler saw me, he wasn’t confused at all . By the way, his name is Barrett . He used to work as a butler at a certain merchant’s house .

“Oh, my, you’re not surprised at all . ”

“I knew that you have arrived here in the Royal City . And I was wondering… when you will take the time to come visit . ”

“Since that’s the case, it seems like I cannot inspect this place in secret . ”

When I said that in a form of a joke, Barrett smiled from ear to ear . Although he is already an old man, his smile has strange powers .

“With all due respect, Iris-sama . Many aristocrats come to visit this place every single day . Because even the most trifling thing might end up as a big problem… we cannot relax at all . ”

“Is that so . If so, I’m looking forward to seeing what’s inside . But before that, I would like to talk to you, so please go ahead and guide Mimosa first . ”

“I understand . Then, Mimosa-sama please come with me . ”

“Please take care of me . ”

“Barrett . I will be waiting over there, when you’re done guiding her, please come pick me up . ”

“I understand . ”

After I sent Barrett and Mimosa off, I left the entrance and entered a certain room . This room is near the vicinity of the entrance and has no particular use . Because the mansion is quite large, there are a number of unused rooms .

The second floor is basically where all the private rooms to receive guests are . One person per room, servants will guide the people there while the employees will describe the products or provide a demonstration for new products .

On the first floor lies the storage area for the products and a place for the employees to take a break . Although the room I am currently in is vacant, it is because it has not been decided what the rooms on the first floor will be used for . I believe that in the near future, it will also be put into practical use .

“Welcome, how may I help you . ”

Oh, my, it looks like someone has arrived . From the room, I heard a voice coming from the entrance .

“I came here today with a companion . Please take care of us . ”

When I quietly opened the door to take a peak, Barrett had already returned to greet them While I was gazing at the other party wondering who had arrived…

Oh, if isn’t Earl Monroe . Although he is a little far away, that guy with a stout physical build, a head full of blonde hair and curly forelock bangs covering his forehead… there’s probably no doubt about it? I wonder… if he is the guy from the rumors .

Then, I shifted my attention to his companion . I thought that it was either his wife or his son… but it was someone I was completely unfamiliar with . If it was a woman, I thought it might be a mistress of his, but I can’t tell from the person’s features at all .

However, because the servant or escort following them was completely different… Who is it? While I was thinking about those things, the two already went up .

“I’m sorry to keep you waiting, Iris-sama . ”

While I was being absentminded, Barrett knocked on the door and entered the room .

“It’s quite alright . That aside, Barrett . Does Earl Monroe often come here?”

“Yes, it is as you say . In one week, he will come once or twice without fail . ”

“Is that so . ”

That’s relatively often . …However, I’m happy for the shop .

“What kind of products does he usually buy?”

“As for the Earl, he buys a lot of confectioneries . Also, just recently, he purchased an Eau de Cologne . In addition, when he was accompanied by his wife or son, they also made many purchases . ”

If one is to consider what’s normal… is this normal? That said, although the prices are set quite high, it still depends on how much one buys .

“Heehhh… What kind of products do his wife and son purchase?”

“As for the Madam, as expected, it beauty products . She also asked to receive consultations often . As for the son, as one would expect, he’s similar to the Earl who likes chocolate . Every time they come, they will purchase a splendid amount of things . We would often need to help load them into their carriages, and it would take a while before we finish . ”

A splendid amount… he said . While I was wondering how they were able to consume them all… I remembered that Earl Monroe often holds entertainments, so they probably use them then .

“Iris-sama…?”

Barrett called out to me who fell silent while lost in thought .

“Oh, my, I’m sorry . What I would like to talk to you about is nothing extreme . I was just wondering if there’s something bothering you or if there’s something you would like to improve… If there’s anything at all, I want you to let me know directly . Of course, I will have to confirm everything you report to me . ”

Because he has already found me out, I wanted to listen to the opinion of someone who is working on-site . In addition, this is a place where aristocrats visit in a regularly, I was more or less wondering if there was anything bothering them .

“I see, so that’s what you’d like to know . Presently, there’s no particular problem . If I am forced to say something, I would like it very much if you could increase the number of employees a little more…”

“Employees, huh . In which area exactly?”

“For the time being, the cooks . There have been many requests to be able to order and eat here . ”

“Is that so… However, about cooks, they are compelled to undertake a period of training, so even if we are to hire new ones immediately, you will still have to wait a while… I will look into it right away . ”

When I get home, I will make sure to look at the recent sales of this place .

“Thank you . Well then, please guide me to the room as well . From here onwards, please let me see this place as a guest . ”

“I understand . Now then, please let me guide you . ”

After that, I completed my inspection as a guest . There wasn’t any particular problem, so I ended it after suggesting this and that .

…Mimosa hasn’t come out even after a while… that’s what I was thinking while waiting for her . When she finally came out, she had a contented expression on her face, so she might have done quite a bit of shopping . …Although I didn’t hear the details from her .

With that kind of feeling, today’s inspection ended . I feel a little forlorn thinking that my short visit to the Royal City is coming to an end, but I also wanted to hurry up and return to the fief…

“Thank you very much for today, Alice . ”

“I would also like to thank you for today, Misha . ”

…While feeling somewhat complicated, I returned to the house .

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