Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 55

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Episode 55

 

The core ingredient for energy potions.

 

So now, if I could just plant and harvest these seeds, it meant I could make energy potions.

 

‘This is an unexpected harvest, isn’t it?’

 

I only had a vague idea that I needed to make energy potions. There was something Millen had said before.

 

“That only has meaning if you grow it yourself.”

 

For this reason, I had postponed it as a future goal. My mindset was that I could manage my energy well if I took care of myself.

 

I still think that way now.

 

But if the ingredient seeds had fallen into my hands on their own, that was a different story.

 

‘Then I have to do it.’

 

Back then I postponed it because I had no seeds or anything.

 

If I have the seeds, there’s no reason not to do it and no excuse to postpone it.

 

I looked at the pouch containing the seeds preciously. Then I heard Parhan’s gentle laughter.

 

“It seems this was indeed something Miss Lailah desperately needed. That’s probably why Dael was so urgent about it.”

 

“…Thank you so much.”

 

“Please give your thanks to God. I’m merely a messenger, it was Dael who extended a helping hand to Miss Lailah.”

 

He smiled kindly. Then he murmured very quietly.

 

“Dael is always watching over Miss Lailah. He’s also trying to help you.

 

So if there’s anything you need help with, please feel free to tell me anything. I will also help you in every way possible.”

 

It was like the whisper of a god.

 

God is watching over me and trying to help me.

 

Where else could you find words that were both so comforting and yet so hard to truly feel?

 

It meant giving trials while extending a hand to help overcome them… my heart and mind became complicated for no reason.

 

I lowered my head and quietly looked at the seed pouch.

 

‘Right, let’s think positively. Even just this is something, isn’t it?

 

Let’s think about the rest slowly. For now, God is looking out for my convenience.’

 

I carefully put the pouch in my bag and blinked.

 

‘The conversation seems to be ending soon… Should I ask about the royal court too?’

 

I was already feeling the need to ask about the Jenen Royal Court because of what Hese had said.

 

The disaster that only missed the royal court.

 

Hese said it was because the Jenen Royal Court donated enormous amounts of money to the temple.

 

‘That means Parhan has connections with the royal court.’

 

And for me, those connections could be very important.

 

To make ‘Yonggari Cafe’ the best cafe, I inevitably need close connections with the royal court.

 

If this were an ordinary democratic country, I wouldn’t need to target the royal court… but this is a world where kings exist.’

 

So I need to make even the king a regular customer of my Yonggari Cafe.

 

I don’t need to look far for examples.

 

Even in Britain, restaurants frequented by the royal family are popular worldwide, aren’t they?

 

I blinked slowly and looked at Parhan as I spoke.

 

“Then perhaps… may I ask you something about the Jenen Royal Court?”

 

“…The Jenen Royal Court?”

 

“Yes, I heard that place avoided the disaster.”

 

“Ah…”

 

Parhan instantly looked troubled. His mouth, which had just been saying he would help with anything, shut tight.

 

That mouth didn’t open even after a long while.

 

‘…What? Are there some restrictions?’

 

As I waited quietly, Millen checked outside the window and said.

 

“Let’s head back now, Lailah.”

 

“…Already?”

 

“Are you planning to stay here forever? It’s time for dinner now. Are you planning to skip meals with that frail body of yours? Really?”

 

“…Ah.”

 

‘This guy is more serious about meals than me, a Korean.’

 

After I collapsed at the Viola Estate, Millen made sure I ate every single meal.

 

Actually, Millen had always taken care of my meals before too.

 

But I used to have the choice of whether to eat or not, now that choice has completely disappeared.

 

‘I’d be fine even if I skipped a day…’

 

The human body can survive on just eating a piece of candy.

 

Of course, that would be a fallacy that would never work on Millen.

 

I eventually nodded at the sharp gaze I felt from beside me.

 

“I think I asked you too difficult a question.”

 

“Oh, no. I’m the one who should be sorry.”

 

“It’s okay. When the time comes, I’ll learn the truth someday.”

 

“…God will allow it soon.”

 

Parhan bowed deeply. I also bowed following him.

 

It’s a secret that Millen’s back remained straight until we left.

 

So I returned to the cafe with only my head more complicated.

 

* * *

 

As soon as I returned to the cafe, I jumped onto the bed.

 

It was thanks to Millen telling me to rest briefly while he prepared dinner.

 

“Ahh, this is good. Lying down really is the best.”

 

‘I need peace of mind!’

 

I was so mentally exhausted that even my body felt limp.

 

“At times like this, touching Hyu’s soft fur would make me feel better.”

 

‘It’s a shame he’s still working at the cafe…’

 

I was stroking the air when I suddenly turned around.

 

But

 

“You’re finally looking at me~?”

 

There was Eldora crouching there.

 

“Ah, you scared me!”

 

“Were you surprised? What were you thinking about that you didn’t even hear me come in?

 

Huh? Aren’t you paying too little attention to me? This makes me sad~!”

 

“…You get sad over things like this too?”

 

“Of course~! I want Lailah to think only about me every day. It’s troublesome because I have too many competitors.”

 

“When you say Eldora’s competitors, there’s only Hyu.”

 

As soon as I finished speaking, Eldora pouted his lips. His tail hit the floor with thumps, showing his disappointment.

 

They say foxes are canines, but looking at his behavior, he’s no different from a cat.

 

The way he sulks easily but then acts cute to get attention.

 

If I had my usual energy, I would have comforted him, but not now.

 

I just looked at Eldora sulking.

 

I had clearly seen him working in the hall, but when did he come up to the 2nd floor? I looked at Eldora with hazy eyes.

 

Come to think of it, it seemed like it had been a while since Eldora maintained his human form in this room.

 

Except for the first day I brought him, and even then just briefly, he had always maintained his true form.

 

I reached out my hand to Eldora. He quickly put his head under my hand. His large body crumpled under my hand.

 

His golden hair that touched my hand was soft. It seemed even softer than a microfiber blanket.

 

“Pet me more, Lailah.”

 

“I’m petting you right now.”

 

“Too gentle. You can pet me hard enough to make my fur fly~.”

 

“…I don’t have the strength for that.”

 

“Really? Then I’ll rub against you myself.”

 

‘Huh? What’s he going to do?’

 

When I looked puzzled, he grinned and carefully grabbed my wrist. Then he shook his head vigorously.

 

His soft hair brushed against my palm ticklishly. His fox ears also brushed against it intermittently.

 

It felt strange when his fox ears brushed through his wavy, fluttering hair.

 

‘Well, this is perfect for a change of mood.’

 

I smiled faintly as I looked at Eldora.

 

“Eldora.”

 

“Hmm? Did you call me~?”

 

“Yes, I called you.”

 

“Call me often. Lailah is more heartless than I thought~. Leaving a fox like me all alone~.”

 

“I’m not heartless, Eldora just wants too much.”

 

“Hiiing…”

 

He stuck out his lips in a pout. His fox ears also drooped down.

 

I lightly patted his head and then withdrew my hand. Then even his tail stopped abruptly as if it had lost its life.

 

Silence lingered between us for a moment.

 

Then Eldora slowly raised his head to look at me. He moved his lips slightly before slowly opening his mouth.

 

“But I still like Lailah. So I’ll overlook this much~!”

 

He smiled brightly.

 

For some reason, that smile bothered me, so I unconsciously threw a question at him.

 

“…Why do you like me, Eldora? I don’t remember doing anything for you?”

 

Strangely, Eldora had shown favor toward me from the moment he first saw me. I could feel his determination to stick by my side no matter what.

 

I swallowed and waited for his answer.

 

Eldora tilted his head and then opened his mouth.

 

“I like Lailah because you’re Lailah. If you continue to stay as you are now, the way I know you, I’m confident I can stay by Lailah’s side for life~.

 

So you can accept my affection with peace of mind~!”

 

…It was truly reassuring words that made even complicated thoughts completely disappear.

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