Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 16

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Episode 16

“Ah…”

My expression became as serious as Millen’s.

No, it was even more serious than his.

It was because I had heard Frizia’s entire story through Millen.

This alone was already a serious enough story…

Frizia’s Request!

-Fulfill Frizia’s request within 48 hours

(47:59:59)

Reward: Intimacy with Frizia & 1,000 Gold

Failure: [Prizia’s Wonderful Furniture Shop] unavailable & Rumi’s death

The system brought up even more serious content.

Looking at the failure section that had changed from before, I bit my lips.

‘…I wouldn’t mind if it was just my life on the line.’

But threatening someone else’s life, especially such a young child’s life…

‘This crazy game.’

Negative thoughts filled my head completely.

‘Just when I thought I was getting a little attached…’

I pressed my lips tightly shut as harsh words threatened to spill out. My fists clenched with force.

Just two days.

If I don’t fulfill Frizia’s request within two days…

‘Let’s not think about this.’

Think that you’ll definitely succeed.

I widened my eyes and looked at Millen.

He had his usual composed face. However, that expression wasn’t as solid as usual. Worry was leaking through enough for me to notice.

‘I’ll keep this to myself.’

The fact that a child’s life is involved.

They say only God knows about human life and death.

That doesn’t mean I’m God though. I’m just a pitiful soul possessed by a game…

“Haah…”

I let out a long sigh. Then Millen tilted his head slightly.

“Haven’t you heard anything from Basha? Lailah, you’re Basha’s granddaughter.”

“Hmm…”

There’s nothing, you bastard…

I’ve only been a granddaughter for a week!

Unable to tell him the truth, I abruptly stood up from my seat.

“You said Hyu is with the child?”

“Rumi didn’t want to be separated from Hyu, so I left him there. We’re going back anyway.”

“Good thinking. Then let’s go now. But can we take a carriage at this hour?”

It was now past evening, when the moon was beginning to shine. No matter how much this was a game, this was still a place where people lived, so the on/off was clear.

As a result, all the business hours were set. Once those hours passed, you couldn’t use shops or carriages.

There was even a system that forced you to rest.

Therefore…

“Should we walk?”

Walking would take about two hours, wouldn’t it?

I suggested the best option.

I still had quite a bit of usable energy left. Even if I collapsed in front of the shop… this was the only method I could think of.

Then Millen let out a hollow laugh and rubbed his face with his hand.

“You want to walk that distance? There’ll be one corpse lying on the road tonight.”

“Then there’s no other way.”

“I’m here, aren’t I, Lailah.”

He squinted one eye and let out a sighing response. Then, as if explaining was too bothersome, he approached me.

“Since the situation is urgent, I’ll do it for now. This is normally something I charge for… I’ll let it slide just this once.”

“…Wait, what are you going to do?”

Please explain what you’re planning to do.

I just blinked my eyes. Does Millen have some kind of ability?

But he’s a ‘Tool Artisan.’

‘Does he have some tool that enables teleportation?’

When my thoughts reached this point, Millen extended his hand to me.

“Lailah, take my hand.”

His tone was almost commanding. However, I could feel the urgency contained within it, so I hurriedly took his hand.

Millen gripped my hand tightly and then muttered something quietly. An incomprehensible language came out into the world through his voice.

Then, the moment his voice ended.

Whoooosh!

A light as intense as when I was first possessed burst out from beneath our feet.

And soon.

“…Oh my, you came faster than I expected?”

An unfamiliar voice was heard.

This was like déjà vu?

I reflexively opened my eyes that I had closed.

I was bewildered by the situation that was so similar to when I was possessed into the game.

However.

“How long are you going to stand there dazed, Lailah.”

As soon as I heard Millen’s voice, I snapped back to attention. At the same time, my surroundings came into view.

It was a space that looked somewhat familiar from having visited once before, [Prizia’s Wonderful Furniture Shop].

And standing in front was someone who suited this furniture shop more than anyone else.

“Frizia?”

“Oh my. You recognized me right away? That’s right, I’m Prizia Robotoung, the owner of this furniture shop. Please feel free to call me Frizia.”

“Ah, I’m…”

“Lailah, right? I already knew from what Millen and Iliyana told me. By the way, would it be okay to speak casually? Formal speech feels a bit awkward.”

Her conversation swept along as passionately as her fiery red hair color. I could only nod quietly.

I guess you could say I was overwhelmed by her energy.

I let out a long breath and opened my mouth.

“More importantly, where is Rumi? I heard the general situation from Millen.”

“Ah… then this will be quick. Rumi is probably getting ready for bed right now.”

“Then would it be okay if I just talked with her briefly?”

“I’d be grateful if you would. I’m asking for something that’s not easy…”

“We should help each other with things like this.”

I shrugged my shoulders. Then her energetic demeanor completely disappeared as she smiled faintly. It was the face of a mother with a sick child.

She guided me to where Rumi was. It was a room prepared at the very back of the furniture shop’s second floor.

I left Frizia with a wink and carefully entered the room.

The room was decorated very lovingly. So much so that I could feel all of Frizia’s love and care for the child.

In the center were a little girl who looked just like Frizia and Hyu, who looked somehow exhausted.

“Hyu, I want to play more.”

“Hyu wants to play more too, but I’m really tired now! I can’t do any more, Rumi.”

“Waaah… this is my only time. Tomorrow I’ll be sick again…”

“Oh no! Hyu is sorry! I’ll do anything for you!”

A pitiful conversation was continuing.

The child who knew her condition well was very pitiful. Even more so because the failure message kept flickering in my mind.

I carefully approached Rumi. Hyu, who spotted me first, bounced up and down in place.

“Master! Did you come to pick up Hyu? Can Hyu go home now?”

“…That’s not it, Hyu.”

“…Hiiing.”

Leaving behind Hyu who had become noticeably dejected, I sat down in front of Rumi. The child’s shoulders had drooped, lost in thoughts of having to part with Hyu.

“Hello, Rumi. I’m Lailah.”

“…Are you going to take Hyu away? I wanted to sleep with Hyu tonight…”

“If Rumi answers my questions well, I’ll let you sleep with Hyu.”

“R-really?”

Rumi, who had been sulking, smiled brightly.

“I’m really, really good at answering!”

“Then can I look forward to it?”

“Yes!”

Unable to contain her joy, Rumi’s body wiggled with excitement. In contrast, Hyu remained drooped. I lifted Hyu onto my hand and got straight to the point.

“Do you remember Grandma Basha?”

“Yes! That day was so much fun. That’s when I first met Hyu. I wasn’t in pain like today, so I could play with Hyu all night!”

“Then do you remember the drink Grandma gave you that day?”

“Hmm…”

Rumi suddenly became serious. The child pursed her lips and thought deeply for a while before slowly opening her mouth.

“I remember it was amazing because I didn’t hurt at all after drinking it.”

“Really?”

“Yeah! It was exactly the same pretty color as you, big sister. It was sour, warm… and smooth. Grandma told me what it was… but I don’t remember that part.”

Rumi said that was all and quickly snatched Hyu from my hand. She showed thoroughness by hiding behind the bed, as if afraid I might take him away.

Not paying any attention to the child, I blinked my eyes.

‘A similar color to me?’

So it was a pinkish drink that was sour, warm, and smooth…

‘Something a child can drink, and stops the pain when consumed…’

Huh? Wait a minute.

Something flashed through my mind.

‘This might be easier to solve than I thought?’

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