Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 58

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Episode 58

 

“Ahem! Tell the owner to come out here!”

 

A nobleman whose entire body was plastered with decorations so dazzling they hurt the eyes.

 

His hair seemed to have fled, leaving the crown of his head completely empty, and his forehead was full of wrinkles.

 

Also, one eyebrow was raised high toward the sky.

 

A large diamond brooch on his chest caught the eye.

 

It was definitely a familiar brooch.

 

‘…Huh?’

 

Tonik certainly knew this nobleman.

 

‘He seems like the person father mentioned.’

 

He quickly retraced his memory and recalled what his father had said.

 

“If a nobleman comes wearing a large diamond brooch on his chest… avoid him. That person isn’t worth dealing with. He’s a worthless person.”

 

These were words spoken by the Butler, who always valued dignity and maintained the discipline of the Viola family.

 

No matter what kind of person his father encountered, he always maintained courtesy.

 

That was the reason he could protect the Viola family as Butler for so long.

 

For such a person to give such a scathing evaluation, there would be no other like him.

 

Thanks to that, Tonik was able to recall the identity of the nobleman raising his voice loudly.

 

‘Zirsak Poerul Baron!’

 

A human steeped in inferiority complex!

 

Zirsak Poerul Baron.

 

The rumors about him were grotesque.

 

A human who would drink poison if it were free. A human who harbored inferiority complex toward Viola Baron. A demon-like bastard who would sell even his children and wife for money!

 

In addition to that, there were rumors that he didn’t properly pay wages to his servants.

 

He was someone with many vicious rumors.

 

Usually, nine out of ten rumors are false, but in Poerul Baron’s case, most were true.

 

Especially the rumors related to his inferiority complex toward Viola Baron were famous.

 

The Viola family was a Baron’s family, but their reputation and honor were similar to that of a Baron’s family.

 

The Rose Garden Tea Party played a big role, but the goodness that the Viola family possessed also contributed.

 

They didn’t discriminate against people. If someone had ability, they would give them a chance regardless of their status.

 

It was a family with the tolerance to accept anyone as long as they had no criminal record.

 

While also having a bold side, the Viola family had quite high recognition in social circles.

 

However, the Poerul family was different.

 

Having made big money through the mining business, they conducted affairs thoroughly based on status. Those who weren’t nobles were merely regarded as workers.

 

Even when miners employed at the mines got injured, they didn’t particularly care. Such workers could just be replaced with new ones.

 

As a result, the Poerul family had a poor reputation from the beginning.

 

Still, they had a lot of money, so by winning people over with that money, they maintained appropriate relationships.

 

So they were always compared to the Viola family, who had good character.

 

The Poerul family always had many complaints about being compared to a mere Baron’s family.

 

The complaints passed down through generations transformed into an inferiority complex with this generation’s Zirsak.

 

This was because the Poerul family was the first to be cast out when social circles became exclusive due to the natural disaster five years ago.

 

No matter how much money they had, what good would it do if their character wasn’t appropriate?

 

But meanwhile, the Viola family began to play a central role within those exclusive social circles.

 

A situation where some were cast out while others played central roles.

 

It was enough for feelings toward the Viola family, who were already a thorn in their side, to become twisted.

 

Therefore.

 

‘I heard that Poerul Baron has been picking fights over every little thing since then…’

 

To think he’d even come to the owner.

 

The reason Zirsak Poerul Baron came here would be simple.

 

‘Since the owner does business with the Baron…’

 

He probably came thinking that if Viola Baron could do it, there was no reason he couldn’t.

 

But currently, Lailah hadn’t responded to any invitations. That meant she had also refused Poerol Baron’s request.

 

So there was no telling how scratched up he was.

 

Tonik looked around the hall with a troubled expression.

 

Fortunately, Lailah wasn’t out in the hall.

 

She was someone who stood out even when staying still, so it was rather fortunate.

 

Yes, it was truly fortunate that Tonik himself was the one to deal with this human.

 

‘If it had been Eldora or Hyu…’

 

It was horrible just to imagine.

 

‘I never thought I’d use what I learned from father here.’

 

Tonik tidied his attire neatly, then assumed a straight posture.

 

Back straight, gaze slightly downward.

 

It was the perfect appearance of a butler without a single flaw.

 

He immediately approached Zirsak Poerul Baron.

 

“Welcome, sir. I’ll escort you to a seat.”

 

“…What are you?”

 

“I am an employee here, Tonik Romanok.”

 

“Romanok… I’ve heard that surname somewhere before.”

 

“Ah, my father works as a Butler.”

 

“…Is that so?”

 

A voice like scraping metal.

 

Contempt could be clearly felt within it. Surely Poerul Baron’s gaze contained even greater disgust.

 

But Tonik didn’t lose his gentle smile. He naturally bowed his head lower and spoke.

 

“I will serve you today, Baron.”

 

“No, not an employee – tell the owner to come out. I have business with the owner.”

 

“The owner is currently away. I’ll relay the message, so could you visit again next time?”

 

“What? You’re telling me to visit this kind of place again? I came here knowing full well that your owner bastard is here! So hurry up and bring him before me!”

 

Unreasonable.

 

An opponent who wouldn’t listen to reason.

 

Tonik broke out in cold sweat as he looked around.

 

Fortunately, the customers sitting in the hall showed no particular reaction.

 

Since they were also nobles’ attendants, they all recognized Poerul Baron.

 

If there was anything fortunate, it was this point.

 

Tonik squeezed his eyes shut and turned his head as fast as possible.

 

‘What would father have done in this situation?

 

Should I just throw him out? He’s someone father said not to associate with…

 

But what if that causes trouble for the owner?’

 

When his thoughts reached this point, Tonik had no choice but to keep his mouth tightly shut. No matter how wrong someone’s character was, a noble was still a noble.

 

If he treated him carelessly, he could be dragged away.

 

Of course, Lailah had Lady Grinami as solid backing… but still, it was better not to get involved with such a bastard if possible.

 

‘Right, let me try to persuade him as much as possible and send him away.’

 

Just as Tonik, having made his decision, was about to speak gently again.

 

Perhaps even the brief time he had kept his mouth shut was unpleasant, as Poerul Baron’s expression was even more twisted.

 

He spoke in a voice full of anger.

 

“Are you, a commoner, ignoring me, a noble, right now? Huh? Did the owner tell you to? To ignore everyone? This won’t do. Hey, drag that bastard out right now!”

 

“…”

 

“No, kneel before me. How dare a commoner bastard ignore my words. You must receive punishment for that.”

 

Poerul Baron’s lips twisted completely. The sneer mixed in made him look even more vicious.

 

Tonik bit his lips while clenching his fists tightly. This person wouldn’t listen. If kneeling could end this situation…

 

He bowed his head deeply in resignation. Just then, the Baron’s attendant began to grab his arm.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“…Who are you to handle my precious employee so carelessly?”

 

A cold voice came from behind.

 

It was Lailah.

 

Tonik hurriedly turned his head to check on Lailah.

 

She definitely hadn’t been in the hall… Judging by the cup of hot coffee in her hand, it seemed she had been in the kitchen and came out after hearing the commotion.

 

‘…She must be angry.’

 

Nothing could be found in Lailah’s expression. There was no emotion, not even anger.

 

That made her feel even more chilling and frightening.

 

She stood in front of Tonik and spoke to Baron Poerul.

 

“Leave.”

 

“What?”

 

“Does this sound like a request to you right now?”

 

This was a command.

 

A very gentle command to get out immediately.

 

However, it didn’t work on Zirshak Poerul. It only fueled his anger.

 

With his face completely twisted, he snatched what was in Lailah’s hand and threw it.

 

“No!”

 

Tonik’s body moved quickly.

 

Splaaash!

 

The steaming hot coffee scattered through the air.

 

It soon.

 

“…!”

 

Soaked Tonik’s back.

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