Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 13

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Episode 13

The only religion and temple of the Jenen Kingdom.

Parhan Miel, the supreme leader and religious head of that place.

With his immense divine power, he ascended to the position of religious leader at the young age of 15—truly a talent chosen by God.

Though 10 years had already passed since he became the religious leader, interest in him remained consistently strong.

Of course, there had been an unfortunate incident in between that left the temple quiet as a mouse for 5 years. But that didn’t mean all interest in Parhan Miel had disappeared.

And so, now that a miracle had occurred with the statue of Dael Temple.

“…My goodness, to think I’m seeing the religious leader in person.”

He was receiving more passionate attention than anyone else in the Jenen Kingdom. And rightfully so, as he was the only person who had witnessed the miracle of the statue from the closest distance!

Thus, the only person who could speak about the miracle and explain the prospects of Dael Temple was Parhan.

Because of this, people’s gazes also gathered on the person Parhan was speaking to.

At first glance, she seemed like just an innocent country girl who knew nothing of the world. Her gentle smile and matching rose-pink hair color made her appear even more so.

People were curious.

‘Why on earth did Religious Leader Parhan seek out that naive-looking girl?’

‘His first move after the miracle was to meet that woman?’

Among those watching, people who had received ice cream and briefly chatted with her chimed in.

“Ice cream for the religious leader too? Well, maybe he’s interested in that.”

“That’s true. That would be a dessert even God would enjoy.”

“She seemed very kind—maybe he’s trying to recruit her as a priestess?”

Their whispers surely reached Parhan as well. However, he kept his gaze fixed and spoke to her.

“Thanks to you, God was also pleased.”

“Really? That’s truly wonderful.”

“This is all thanks to Miss Lailah’s coffee.”

“I merely showcased my small talent. I’m so happy to hear that God enjoyed it too.”

Lailah smiled brightly and shrugged her shoulders. Then Parhan laughed heartily and pulled something from his robes.

It was a small box about the size of a person’s hand.

‘What could be inside?’

People’s gazes, filled with curiosity, focused on the box.

Lailah also looked at the box.

The difference from other people was that her expression showed no curiosity whatsoever.

She seemed to already know what was inside.

However, she raised her eyebrows slightly and said something completely different from her expression.

“What is this?”

“It’s Miss Lailah’s belongings. God was also very fond of this cup. If possible, may I return this item to you?”

“You, Religious Leader?”

“Yes. And…”

Parhan briefly looked around and trailed off. His somewhat embarrassed behavior drew even more attention from people.

“Could I also try the coffee Miss Lailah made?”

It was a simple request.

However, it was powerfully imprinted in the minds of the people gathered in the town square.

‘Coffee that Parhan seeks!

And that coffee has already been praised by God!’

At least for those who heard this conversation here, it was content they would never forget.

And this fact would soon spread to the nobles and reach the royal court as well.

When that time came, that woman’s coffee would be difficult for an ordinary commoner man to drink.

As famous as it became, the price would also rise, and the ice cream that was now free might have to be eaten for a fortune.

The man who had thought this far swallowed his saliva.

“Then is now the opportunity?”

Though it was a cafe that hadn’t opened yet… no matter how he thought about it, now seemed to be the only chance to taste her coffee.

And this thought wasn’t his alone. The eyes of those who heard their conversation looked strangely determined.

The man clenched his fists and burned with resolve.

At the same time, Lailah was secretly smiling while observing people’s reactions.

It was a very ambitious smile.

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Inside the carriage heading to the cafe.

I looked at the person sitting in front of me, trying hard to suppress the laughter that kept escaping.

Someone I had conversed with and performed very well-matched acting with, but still a stranger.

Yet strangely familiar and endearing.

It was Religious Leader Parhan.

‘Why?’

Why was that? Why did he approach me with such different feelings than Millen?

If Millen felt like someone of a different class, Parhan felt like someone very similar to me.

As if I had known him for a long time.

But today morning was the first time I had seen Parhan.

Yes, that’s right—about 4 hours ago.

* * *

About 4 hours ago.

“My goodness, who is this? Sir Valter! What brings Sir Valter all the way here?”

“Ahaha… Good morning, boss.”

The person waiting politely at the cafe’s front door was Valter. And behind him stood someone with a similar but slightly more delicate build.

He was wearing a black robe with a hood, so his face wasn’t clearly visible, but through the swaying robe, I could see the priest’s robes he wore underneath.

So that person was probably…

“It’s my first time meeting you, Miss Lailah. I am the religious leader of the Dael Sect, Parhan Miel.”

He greeted me while removing the hood of his robe.

The brilliant golden color caught the morning sunlight and was quite dazzling. He was someone who looked precious at first glance.

‘Wow, the religious leader came to find me on his own feet?’

The opponent I could at least compete with.

The reason I thought this was simple.

Wasn’t it written in the Quest window? ‘Coffee that even God was moved by.’

So I thought if I was lucky, I might be able to meet the religious leader through Sir Valter… but I didn’t expect the other party to come looking for me first.

It felt like receiving a Christmas present from the morning. In the end, I couldn’t help but show the joy I should have kept inside.

Perhaps noticing this, a subtle smile appeared on Parhan’s face.

“Miss Lailah seems to have known I would come looking for you.”

“…Um, is it okay to lie in front of the religious leader?”

“Since I’m not God.”

“Then I’ll be honest. I knew we would meet someday. Though not this quickly.”

“Haha!”

Parhan laughed loudly, perhaps understanding the hidden meaning of whether he was that eager.

“I wanted to meet Miss Lailah that much. God gave me such a revelation.”

“God did?”

“Lord Dael told me to help you. Whatever the reason, he said to pay for the coffee.”

“…Does God also give responses?”

Was this a world where that was possible?

I asked him with pure curiosity. Then Parhan smiled awkwardly.

“He doesn’t give responses yet. It’s just… that’s what I came to think.”

“Ah…”

It was the answer of a very devout believer.

I nodded and pondered his words.

‘He’s saying he’ll pay for the coffee?’

Then I should properly seize this opportunity that rolled in on its own! It would be such a waste to use this opportunity just to bring him to the reed field.

When I remained silent, Parhan spoke to me again with a benevolent expression.

“I’m not asking for an answer right away. Our connection won’t end with just this meeting. There’s plenty of time.”

“Well then, I’m grateful. This is an opportunity beyond what I deserve, isn’t it?”

“Not necessarily. I’m the one who needs to make a good impression on Miss Lailah.”

“Pardon?”

“There’s something I’d like to ask of you separately.”

He got straight to the point.

“I’d like you to continue offering coffee to Lord Dael.”

“That wouldn’t be difficult.”

“In that case…!”

“However, may I also ask one favor of you?”

“If it’s something I can do, I’ll do anything.”

I quietly observed Parhan.

He looked anxious somehow.

Perhaps it was because he was desperate enough to come find me personally despite his high position.

Rather than that.

‘He might have nowhere left to retreat.’

Yes, this was the look of desperation.

His feelings of not wanting to let go of the opportunity he’d barely grasped were conveyed to me as well.

Since I too had lived desperately, I could understand that feeling better than anyone.

So what I had to say was.

“Then could you step forward in front of people for my sake?”

That’s one thing, and this is separate.

I need to make my own way to survive too.

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