Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 80

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Episode 80

Liandro gave me the building key, telling me to come by comfortably and inspect the building, then left.

If he hadn’t had urgent business, he would have wanted to hear about how I planned to decorate it – Liandro showed quite regretful emotions.

Of course, since the attendant who came to fetch him was almost in tears, he had to return to the Royal Palace.

And so I was left alone in the building.

“Ah, no wait.”

Eldora was with me too, right?

I hurriedly checked inside my bag. I hadn’t bumped or dropped the bag anywhere, but I was worried since Eldora had been too quiet.

My worry was unfounded – Eldora was curled up in a ball, sleeping soundly. Even snoring softly… she was really cute.

I looked at the fox with satisfaction and surveyed the inside of the building again.

Since I had finished the rough planning, next I just needed to discuss it with Frizia.

“Then should I stop by Frizia’s place today?”

Hmm…

After briefly recalling the route to Frizia’s Furniture Shop, I quickly abandoned that thought.

That place was like a maze, and if I got lost… I’d have to prepare to hear twice as much nagging from Millen.

I already had nagging reserved from Millen, so it seemed better to be careful with my body.

“Well, then there’s nothing more to do.”

Since I’d come all the way to the Capital City, I was thinking of taking care of all my business before going back.

When I organized things one by one in my head, there wasn’t really anything left.

Even if there was, it was only things that didn’t necessarily need to be done right now.

I quietly looked down at Eldora.

“…I should wake Eldora up, right?”

No matter how much I covered my hair, it was still dangerous, right…?

I looked outside through the wide window.

It was still bright outside. I could also see a large street and square with many people passing by.

No one would kidnap or threaten someone in a place like this, but…

‘Everyone said to be careful of Poerul Viscount…’

They said he was someone warnings didn’t work on, so avoiding him was the best strategy.

That’s why I had even covered my hair.

Light pink hair was quite a distinctive color, after all.

I stroked the fox’s head while continuing to look out the window. Since there seemed to be time left, I thought I’d take my time before leaving.

Then at that moment.

“…Huh?”

…Really?

Outside the window, or rather from the building across the street, I could see someone walking out.

But it was someone very familiar to my eyes.

Someone I’d seen before… a large diamond brooch was reflecting sunlight, sparkling blindingly all the way here.

Also, that… bald crown and the eyebrow shooting up to the sky – it was definitely the person I remembered!

Right, that bastard was Zirsak Poerul Baron.

The building across from here was quite far away, with the square and street in between.

Even so, Poerul Baron came into view all too clearly.

It was because he was wearing a blindingly bright golden jacket.

That’s what caught my attention, but to think it was that Zirsak Poerul Baron…

Maybe because I had just been thinking about being careful because of that person, my heart beat anxiously.

Unfortunately, this building’s window was large… if someone had good eyesight, they might be able to see me.

I quickly looked around.

“…It’s too clean.”

Unfortunately, there was nowhere to hide.

Thanks to the previous tenant leaving the building so thoroughly clean.

I bit my lip and crouched down, carefully moving toward the door.

His attention hadn’t been drawn this way yet, but just in case.

Until I positioned myself right behind the door, Poerul Baron was too busy yelling angrily at his accompanying attendants to notice me.

The distance was too far to hear sounds, but seeing him pointing accusingly… it was definitely that.

I carefully stuck just my head out to watch the situation.

He was getting angry until his face turned completely red, then suddenly started walking this way.

“…What, why is he coming!”

‘Don’t tell me he knows I’m here…?’

I hurriedly hid my body further behind the door. Then I quickly locked the door with the building key.

It would have been a disaster if Liandro hadn’t given me the key before leaving.

Fortunately, Poerul Baron arrived in front of the building only after I had finished locking the door.

He stuck his head out and peered into the building through the wide window.

“Still no one’s moved in here. To neglect such a prime location… if that’s the case, he should sell it to me! That young brat has too much greed…”

Poerul Baron’s voice was so loud it could be heard inside the building.

He cursed this and that even knowing the building’s owner was the Crown Prince.

His personality seemed to apply to everyone equally.

He complained for a long time about how the building was such a waste. Then, as if remembering something, he spoke to his attendant.

“More importantly, how is that woman coming along? Still no news?”

“Yes. There’s still no particular news.”

“Ha, that insignificant thing is still acting proud? The task I assigned is still ongoing.”

“We’re currently continuing to send people to Yonggari Cafe. But there’s still no response, master.”

Ah, as expected.

That bastard was indeed continuously sending people.

I gritted my teeth.

He probably thought if he kept sending troublesome customers, I would give up on my own.

Poerul Baron apparently didn’t know yet that troublesome customers made with money seemed cute to me.

Same with the attendant who followed him for reasons I couldn’t understand.

Poerul Baron clicked his tongue and stamped his feet.

“Then just drag her in front of me. If I give that woman one thing and make just one contract, money will pour in like water! I need to lowball her before her value goes up even more.”

“She won’t come out of the cafe… that’s difficult.”

“Did I ask you about that? When I give orders, produce results!”

“…I’m sorry.”

The attendant bowed his waist. As if that wasn’t enough, Poerul Baron tapped the attendant’s head.

“Really, you’re terrible at your job. Neither your father nor you are any help. Tsk tsk, this is why you owe me that enormous debt.”

“…”

“Let’s go back for now. Go figure out how to drag that woman in front of me.”

Poerul Baron tapped the attendant’s head once more before moving away. Even while doing so, he cast covetous eyes on this building once more before leaving.

The attendant quietly disappeared, following behind him.

I stayed still, holding my breath, then carefully stuck my head out to check outside the window.

The two people had definitely left and were nowhere to be seen. I thoroughly checked the surroundings to prevent any possible danger.

“…Wow, it was real.”

There was a reason everyone told me to be careful.

He was someone who would do anything for his own benefit.

The contract Poerul Baron was talking about was probably a slave contract.

His attendant also seemed to be trapped and unable to move in that same way.

I brushed my arms and shook my head. If I had ignored the warnings and wandered around alone, it really would have been… a close call.

“…I’m glad I discovered this before leaving.”

Maybe Eldora being asleep was actually lucky for me.

I let out a long breath and stroked Eldora, who was still sleeping.

“Now I absolutely can’t go outside alone…”

Should I even be careful about going to the front yard…?

It seemed I’d have to be careful about leaving the cafe from now on. At least until Millen returned to the cafe.

I let out a breath while soothing my still anxiously beating heart. Then I began moving my hands earnestly to wake up Eldora.

“Mmm…?”

Eldora opened his eyes at the rough touch and tilted his head.

Since he seemed unaware that he had fallen asleep, I pinched his nose for no particular reason.

“Ow! That hurts~!”

“Well, who told you to sleep?”

“That man’s voice was like a lullaby~! This isn’t my fault!”

‘Oh my?’

I pinched Eldora’s nose once more.

The fox’s expression turned sulky. I lightly patted his head and spoke.

“Let’s go home now.”

“Really? We’re finally going?”

“Yes, let’s hurry. I’m too scared to stay outside any longer.”

“What~!”

Eldora, who didn’t know about what had happened earlier, started laughing with yapping sounds. I couldn’t help but laugh at the fox’s frivolous laughter.

Thus ended this brief but impactful outing.

And time passed quickly.

“I’m back.”

Millen had returned.

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