Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 11

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Episode 11

About 14 hours before the Quest window appeared.

“Wow…”

I let out an exclamation as I looked around the shop. That is, [Prizegia’s Lovely Furniture Shop] that Millen had introduced me to.

The shop was filled with furniture as wonderful as the shop’s name suggested.

There were large pieces that were both antique and refined, alongside small furniture with intricate and detailed craftsmanship.

There were even several mobiles installed on the ceiling for children, making it a feast for the eyes no matter where you looked in the shop.

As a result, Hyu and I were mesmerized as we toured [Prizegia’s Lovely Furniture Shop]. So we didn’t notice Millen’s arrogant face with his shoulders raised about 1cm.

He looked at us and let out a snicker.

“Unlike someone, the owner of this place decorates their shop very well. It’s worth watching and learning from.”

“…Are you saying that for me to hear, Millen?”

“I didn’t mention anyone specifically… but it seems to have hit a nerve, Lailah.”

“…Haha.”

I forced an eye-smile while glaring at Millen. Then he lightly shrugged his shoulders and strode into the shop.

‘Just wait until I catch you later. I’ll show you what a nagging boss’s lectures are like!

I’ll properly demonstrate all the things I’ve experienced firsthand.’

Just as I was glaring at Millen’s back with blazing eyes.

“Oh my, who might you be?”

An elegant voice came from the counter located deep inside the shop. My gaze immediately turned toward where the voice came from.

There stood a woman with soft brown hair flowing down long. She looked so elegant that anyone could see it, making me swallow nervously for no reason.

‘Is that person ‘Frigia,’ the namesake of the shop?

If so, I should quickly greet her…’

At that moment, Millen spoke to her faster than I could.

“Where is Frigia?”

‘Ah, that person isn’t Frigia. I almost made a big mistake.’

I let out a sigh of relief inwardly as I looked at her.

She shook her head slightly and opened her mouth.

“Ah, so you’re people who came looking for Frigia.”

“We didn’t make an appointment, but isn’t Frigia here?”

“Unfortunately, she’s away on important business right now.”

“Didn’t she say when she’d return?”

She just nodded silently without saying anything. Thanks to that, a subtle irritation appeared on Millen’s expression. Seeing this, I hurriedly stepped between Millen and her.

To me, that unidentified woman was also someone who could potentially become a customer. So I decided to make a good impression first before Millen could speak.

“Ah, then can we buy furniture now?”

“That’s possible. We just can’t do custom orders, but we still have inventory left. If you need any furniture, please tell me, Iliyana.”

That’s when it happened.

Ding!

With a cheerful sound, two system windows appeared before my eyes.

Furniture Shop Opened!

*Furniture shops must be visited directly to be activated.

And then one more status window appeared.

Furniture Shop

-Old Table (Stock 4) : 100 gold

-Old Chair (Stock 8) : 25 gold

-Old Dresser (Stock 2) : 100 gold

-We’ll Make Anything : 100 gold

*Currently ‘We’ll Make Anything’ is not selectable.

“…Ah.”

‘So that’s why she said there’s still inventory left.’

I had finally encountered the furniture shop I’d been longing for, but what I faced were… not even ‘ordinary’ but ‘old’ furniture.

My disappointment was about to show on my face. I forced a smile as I looked at Iliyana.

She was smiling elegantly as if asking what the problem was.

“Is this all the furniture you have?”

“For now, this is it. This shop typically handles custom orders from Frigia.”

Iliyana added an explanation that Frigia was quite particular about furniture.

So in other words.

“…This is a disaster.”

It meant I’d have to prepare for opening with those old pieces of furniture unless I found another furniture shop.

I shot Millen a look of despair. Then Millen slightly turned his head to avoid my gaze. It seemed he hadn’t expected this situation to occur either.

Millen ran his hand through his hair and began making excuses that weren’t really excuses to me.

“I didn’t know either, Lailah. Frigia’s furniture is so excellent that even Basha acknowledged it, which is why I brought you here.

I thought it would definitely help your cafe…”

“I know… Then don’t you know any other furniture shops?”

“I do know a few more places. However, they lack refinement.”

“Ah.”

I understood immediately.

Since we were in the same boat, he had recommended a place that matched his standards.

This made things even more troublesome. At this rate, it might be faster for me to make the furniture myself, I was thinking, when.

“Lady Basha? Are you perhaps acquainted with Lady Basha?”

“Yes. I’m her granddaughter. Oh, right. I’m late with introductions. I’m Leilah Token. Please feel free to call me Lailah.”

“My goodness…”

As soon as she heard my name, Iliyana covered her mouth with both hands. With an expression that seemed moved.

When both Millen and I wore expressions full of questions, she spoke again.

“Could you possibly come again tomorrow? I’ll tell Frigia that Lady Basha’s granddaughter came to visit. Then she’ll definitely meet with you.”

“…Really?”

“Of course! You have no idea how much Frigia has been looking for Lady Basha. Even if Lady Basha didn’t come herself, if it’s her granddaughter Lailah, you’ll definitely be able to do what Frigia wants.”

Aha.

This has the scent of a Quest.

‘There’s absolutely never an easy way.’

This was definitely the beginning of a Quest to obtain Frigia, just like with Millen, the ‘Tool Artisan.’

‘Well, it’s a bit of a detour, but one day should be fine.’

I smiled kindly and nodded.

“Then I’ll come back at this time tomorrow, Iliyana.”

“I’ll definitely bring Frigia with me. Don’t worry and please come tomorrow for sure.”

Promising to meet tomorrow, we returned to the cafe.

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And so, the morning I greeted with high spirits.

“No way, this is crazy…”

What the hell kind of situation is this?

I sat down helplessly on the floor, denying reality.

What good does it do to greet the morning in a good mood? The system immediately makes my mood seriously bad…

Even when I opened my eyes wide and looked again, the insane Quest window floating in the air remained the same.

“Haah…”

A sigh came out naturally. I was even more disturbed because I could roughly guess why that Quest had appeared. I read the Quest contents once more.

Special Quest!

Spread the coffee that even moved the gods to many people!

-Sell 20 cups of coffee daily at the cafe for ten days.

Reward : 1 Diamond

Failure : 50% energy reduction debuff

*The debuff disappears every day at midnight.

“It turned out the way I wanted, but….”

But it would be troublesome if you give me a Quest now, God. I haven’t even resolved the furniture shop matter yet…!

When I offered tribute to Dael Temple at Valter’s request, the catchphrase I had wanted was boldly written in the Quest window.

“You could give me this kind of Quest after opening the shop. How am I supposed to sell coffee at a ‘cafe’ when there’s nothing here right now, System?”

I can’t sell coffee in front of someone else’s cafe either.

This is really troublesome.

How am I supposed to sell coffee at a cafe that hasn’t even officially opened yet?

Of course, there’s the option of a soft opening… but even that was impossible at the moment. Furniture, tools, ingredients… there really was nothing at all.

The only decent thing was the exterior of this cafe.

But compared to the buildings in the city center… it didn’t seem like anyone would come all the way here just to see one building. For cafes, interior design and taste are more important than the building itself.

I began pondering with my brow deeply furrowed.

Then.

“Ah, no wait….”

Come to think of it, there was one more thing.

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