"Huh? That's completely bullshit. Well, it is true that it is harmful to children."

"what? canard?"

"Yes. It's like alcohol. Drinking in moderation is fine, but drinking too much is harmful to anyone. Isn't there a saying that alcohol is only harmful to women?"

"Is that so? But obviously at first...."

It was Tedler's own author who monopolized the import of green coffee beans and distributed them to the market.

And Viscount Tedler....

'He was a blatant racist.'

The younger generation is said to be getting better these days, but there are still many racists among older people like Viscount Tedler.

Among them, Viscount Tedler was very famous for his status and for being very harsh on men and women.

That is why the young nobles in the imperial office sometimes referred to Viscount Tedler as a 'double kkondae'.

This is because, while discriminating against his daughters and sons, he supported the ancient tradition and raised his eldest daughter as the emperor's concubine.

When Baron Vero O'Neill realized what he had forgotten, he was stunned as if he had been hit in the back of the head.

At that time, the blue-haired staff member said as if giving a tip.

"I didn't know that coffee is only harmful to women, that there are still people who believe in such an outdated idea.... 🥺"

Baron Vero'O'Neil's face turned red as he looked at the back of the employee who had said that and disappeared.

'Damn it....'

Viscount Vero'O'Neil, in her own way, evaluated herself as a young scholar who was awake and lived with pride.

By the way, he believed only unsubstantiated stories and he was discriminated against.

While his face was hot with shame, for some reason, he started to like this place more than other coffee houses.

Those who had come together were busy coughing and turning their heads when their eyes met.

"Try it first."

Viscount Vero'onil took a bite of the sweet cake and gulped down the cold coffee.

It was a fantastic blend of sweet and savory coffee with a moderately bitter taste.

"The coffee here tastes very different. Is it because it's cold?"

"I ordered hot coffee, and this coffee also tastes different. Is it bitter and savory? Hmm...."

"It smells great too. It's not burnt, it's very fragrant."

"Before, I saw that there were many different types of coffee...."

"Hmm, how about having our next meeting here?"

When Viscount Vero'onil asked a question, one or two people said they liked it and started to agree.

And the table right next to Viscount Vero'O'Neil.

Raphine, who was sitting opposite Zerkan drinking coffee, grinned at them.

'Combination of sweet cake and iced Americano. It's delicious, right?'

The coffee will also be very savory and delicious.

Raphine was a coffee fanatic who once fell in love with drip coffee in her previous life.

So, he passed on all his skills to reliable employees through Orphana.

That wasn't enough, he also gave me various recipes for coffee drinks that he knew.

Perhaps more and more guests will fall in love with the taste of coffee that is unique to this place.

"Come on, Raphine. Eat this."

Violet, who was sitting next to him, picked up the macaron and put it into Raphine's mouth.

Raphine took a big bite and smiled exaggeratedly as if it was delicious and she wanted to die.

Then Violet's lips twitched.

"Come on, Raphine. Raphine's older sister is the best, right?"

"... Yes."

Raphine glanced at Adrian with a hopeful feeling. Perhaps... Did you brag about that recording magic tool to Violet too?

"Eat this too, Raphine."

Adrian, who was seated in the diagonal direction, scooped up a little cake and put it in Raphine's mouth.

Raphine once again exaggerated and exclaimed that it was delicious.

'I'm tired.'

Seeing Adrian feeling proud, Raphine sighed inwardly.

At that moment, Zerkan, who was sitting across from him, pouted something.

It was a glass with fragrant chocolate milk that was not too sweet.

"Eat while drinking, Raffin."

"Thank you, brother Zerkan."

Raphine smiled as she drank the milk.

Adrian and Violet glared at Zerkan as if in check, but Zerkan shrugged his shoulders.

Raphine looked at the three of them with blurry eyes.

Today, Zerkan just came home to play, so he went out with Violet and Adrian.

I also do market research.

Lately, Adrian and Violet have been busy and haven't had time to go out.

'They say they're taking a new instrument class together....'

It's good to get to know the two of you, but I thought the youngsters were already too busy.

So, Raphine was only visiting here for the first time today.

Even if he wanted to go out on his own, he had no choice but to give permission.

I really liked the cafe.

There are a few spots to tweak, but this was good enough. I also liked the fact that the guests were already running out.

'Now, we have to open branches all over the empire.'

This was just the beginning of a means to make money. There was something else that Raphine really wanted to do in the future.

* * *

The new coffee house quickly captured the capital aristocrats.

From opening to closing every day, the 2nd and 3rd floor terraces were all full of customers.

late night. Raphine looked at Orphana counting the money in her room.

The figure of Orpana sitting crookedly counting money gave off a feeling like the female boss of a financial fraud group.

'Anyway, I'm going to buy it with the money I saved now.'

「Baby, what are you trying to buy?」

'That's it. Any trades coming in in the next few years?'

「Yes? Is it like coffee?」

'that's right. Unlike coffee, it is brought from the eastern continent.'

In this world, there were not many exchanges with the eastern continent yet.

In the original story, the main characters' childhood, and how the Tedler family made money....

It was this item that played the most decisive role in their becoming rich.

「If it's the eastern continent....」

'Somewhere closer than the port in Viscount Tedler.'

Pertas Port was a very good location to bring in the existing trade goods.

So so far they have been able to monopolize some trades.

But ships coming from the eastern continent....

'To enter the port of Pertas, you have to go round and round, so the efficiency is not good. It is dangerous to go to a route where pirates often appear.'

「Then we will need a new port.」

'that's right.'

Raphine nodded his head.

A lottery-like land that will soon be won by the queen's family.

That was the 'Tirs Port' that could communicate with the eastern continent.

Raphine intended to intercept it.

'A certain nobleman must be in a rage to sell the estate now....'

A lord in need of urgent power must have offered the land very cheaply.

And the sensible Viscount Tedler bought the land and received an invitation.

'Anyway, business luck is a natural inspiration.'

Raphine chuckled and went into the duvet.

I'm still short on money, but sooner or later I will be able to purchase the land right away.

"Hey, I'm sleepy. Orphan. thanks for your effort. I'll sleep first."

「Yes, Master. Don't worry, get a good night's sleep!」

Recently, Orphana has been so sincere and loyal that it couldn't be more loyal.

The more that happened, the more Raphine felt burdened with the 'holy relics' she was looking for in the future.... First of all, I decided to eat Orphana in full force.

「Sleep well, sweetheart.」

'Yes, bye.'

So Raphine fell into a deep sleep.

And 20 minutes after Raphine fell asleep.

shudder.

Raphine's door was gently opened, and the Duke of Aston entered.

Recently, the duke, who was busy with official work, was late for work, so he didn't see Raphine's face often.

So after Raphine fell asleep, he sneaked in like this and looked at his face for a long time before leaving.

"It's not lovely either."

He looked down at Raphine with a warm gaze and ruffled his hair.

At that moment, Raphine, who was deeply asleep, began to mumble something.

"Well? Do you have any sleep talk?"

The Duke of Aston listened in surprise and widened his eyes. You can't miss this cute scene.

But when I listened carefully to Raphine's sleep talk....

"Harbor.... Sea...."

"Sea?"

"Sea.... Harbor.... ship...."

"Haha, do you dream of sailing in the sea? Be cute."

Haha, the smiling Duke Aston's expression hardened for a moment. he was in trouble.

'Well, come to think of it, isn't Raphine's real birthday coming up?'

In fact, Raphine's birthday has been a miserable and sad day for his family.

But now that Raphine was back, it was necessary to properly celebrate the day.

'What is it that Raphine wants to have.... toy? chocolate?'

But that's all....

Then, just in time, Raphine began to mumble again.

"Sea.... Harbor... ship...."

Just as the light in the darkened head turns on, 'Ah!' murmured.

"Yes! Let's buy a port and a ship!"