Chapter 79

The shop was so crowded that the line to get in extended outside the door and snaked into a horde of people .

Although I’ve read the reports, seeing it for myself makes for an entirely different experience .

I knew that it was crowded from the flood of sales, the rapidly declining stock, the sheer amount of equipment orders, and other store records . I also knew that I had to address those reports eventually .

When I saw the scene myself, however… I was, once again, astonished .

“… I think the shop is much busier than last I saw it . ” (Mimosa)

Mimosa side-eyed me as he stated his opinion .

“It seems so… But this level of activity is ideal, I suppose . ” (Iris)

The shop is so jam-packed that there is virtually no vacant space as far as the eye can see…

Even the line for the accounting services is exuberantly long .

For any business owner, a sight like this is enough to make them dance with joy .

We entered from the back of the shop through the employee only entrance, leading directly to the store interior .

“Ah, Lady Iris, Mister Sei, welcome . ” (Manager)

The Manager spotted us and promptly came over and bowed .

“Please lift your head . We’re only here to deliver something . ” (Ryle)

Ryle wore a wry smile as he held out a box to The Manager .

“… . A delivery?” (Manager)

The Manager seemed to be in disbelief and muttered the phrase again .

He quite blatantly wanted to know the meaning behind this, but he didn’t press any further . However, the Manager probably didn’t want to seem rude .

In reaction to this, I too put on a wry smile .

“Yes . Business has been flourishing in abundance lately, and I suspect all of the employees grow weary after yet another hard day of work; and so, I decided to bring juices for everyone to enjoy . ” (Iris)

“Oh, thank you very much . ” (Manager)

The Manager received the box from Ryle .

“Is there enough juice for all the employees? Or is it insufficient?”(Iris)

“No, this is enough . Things have been relatively calm compared to the prior week… “ (Manager)

Suddenly, right when those words left his lips .

Clash . . ! There was a loud cracking noise followed by a scream .

Without hesitation, Ryle and Dida rushed to shield me with their bodies .

My body was caught in between a wall and Ryle .

The Manager immediately left for the front of the store .

“Dida,” I called out to him . “We’ll be okay so go after the Manager and assess the situation . ” (Iris)

Dida frowned upon hearing my words .

“Princess, my duty is to your safety, you know?” (Dida)

He said that with a grave tone .

“But you also need to ascertain the danger, right?” (Iris)

Dida sighed . I wasn’t sure if it was due to him succumbing to my suggestion, or whether he genuinely agreed that surveying a situation first is a must .

“… . Argh . I understand . Ryle, I leave the Princess in your care . ” (Dida)

“Of course . ” (Ryle)

And then Dida ran to the store front as well .

The next to move was Ryle . He already had a firm grasp of the building’s structure from his past countless inspections .

“This way . ” (Ryle)

He guided us to the office, which doubled as a reception room .

There are numerous desks lined up as a workspace . And at one end of the room was a reception desk lined up with chairs, divided up by a partitioning screen .

I sat on one of those chairs .

At that moment, a man who looked to be an employee came inside and knocked on the door side .

“ …… E, excuse me . Is Mister Sei here?” (Employee)

Ryle, whose name was called, rose from his seating and walked in front of him .

“Yes . Is there something wrong?” (Ryle)

“Mister Dida has apprehended the culprit who was causing the commotion and told me that he wanted to meet with Mister Sei urgently . . “

Ha~ I sighed in relief after hearing those words . If it’s Dida, he would have no problem detaining the culprit .

… . . Even so, for what reason did Dida call for Ryle?

“Me, is it…? Are you sure that is for whom he called?” (Ryle)

Ryle asked back for affirmation . It seems he had the same inquiry in mind as I .

“Y,yes… Mister Dida said we should talk about this matter in the store rather than behind closed doors; the culprit keeps shouting, ‘Bring out the boss of this place!’ . (Employee)

“Understood . In that case, we shall go . ” (Iris)