Chapter 10 – 3. In the Dressing Room (1)
A clothing store owner named Otto was terrified when he saw me.
“Sorry. Young master! However, it is impossible even for me to create a completely custom garment right here and there! Tailor-made clothes are something that requires a minimum of time… I can’t help it.”
It was as I knew.
I watched the group’s reaction for a while.
Eirin has a calm expression as usual. And Yuriel, the escort driver, rather listens to what the shop owner has to say as if he feels sorry for him.
‘This is as far as I know.’
I know what kind of place this shop is through Demon Kingslaugh.
The owner of this clothing store is a middle-aged man named Otto. He is the head of a long-established family of artisans who have provided clothes and tailors to the margrave’s mansion for generations.
Not only that, but he is also a skilled person who is directly in charge of even the honorary conquests given to the Knights of the Midnight Sun.
So, this Otto was a Master Tailor with a reputation beyond Reinheim and throughout the Marquis.
He was so close to Wilhelm that he even personally invited him to his meal.
‘But there’s no way Yulian would care about that.’
Not through the staff of such a master, he makes custom clothes himself. Of course, it has to take time. However, there was no way the foolish Yulian would wait even a bit.
The fact that Julian came to the store in person meant that the clothes should be put out immediately. It was understandable that Otto was afraid.
Uriel’s sword slipped out of the scabbard.
“It’s rude. Count Julian is the successor to Her Highness the Marquis. No matter how custom-made it is, unless you make it right away!”
However, it was a threat without a soul, like reading a Korean language book.
Asking for a custom suit to be completed right away is absurd and far-fetched. But if Yuriel didn’t step up, the crazy Julian wouldn’t have tried to leave that man named Otto right away.
There was no way she knew that the current Yulian was actually the possessed me.
‘Is it to please the young master? Well, at least that’s how the madman calms down.’
It must be an act of saving the so-called young master Gao.
Even if it is a simple threat, a knight’s sword is a sword. Otto made a very nervous expression at the sight of the sharp sword shining coldly.
“Sorry! But knight… I don’t have my son Philip right now, so making clothes right away is even more difficult…”
“Know. But even that doesn’t excuse this rudeness in front of the Count.”
I raised my hand and stopped Uriel.
“Give me the sword. Sir Uriel.”
At my words, Yuriel’s beautiful but icy face shakes slightly.
“This man has committed rudeness by throwing up at the Count. I don’t think you want to use your own hands…”
“No. No way. First of all, take the sword quickly. Isn’t that Mr. Otto afraid?”
“Still…”
“Listen to me. Sir Uriel.”
Uriel put the sword back at my words. Then, the question of Otto’s eyes came to mind.
I strode in front of him. Otto’s shop is a place where there are valuable items that are not commonly found in Demon King’s Slaughter.
In fact, for me, who wasn’t picky like Julian, it didn’t matter whether it was made-to-order or ready-to-wear.
‘Because I was able to fully see the effect of the item even if I wore ready-to-wear.’
And for a moment, I remembered what I knew through the demon king’s death. As Otto said, I knew why his son Philip was not here.
Otto’s son. His name is Philip. Philip was the heir to this ancient family of artisans. It means that the status is different, but the same position as Yulian.
That Philip, too, entered the Marquis’ mansion and devoted his talents unsparingly.
However, this winter. Yulian, who had returned from Pantheon during vacation, started working. Julian started designing and making strange clothes by himself, burning with an art spirit that no one knew.
As for the clothes, of course, Philip, who was already a craftsman, did all sorts of messy things for Julian.
However, as befits the heir to a family of artisans, he had an upright personality, and he couldn’t bear to wear candy to the jester’s outfit that Julian was making.
He gave an honest evaluation of Yulian’s question about the quality of the clothes he had made.
‘Because even when I saw those clothes, they had a terrible sense. It was at the level of being a jerk.’
As if he didn’t like that attitude, Julian insulted Philip’s skills with harsh words he couldn’t bear to say. Not only that.
It is said that they hung him half-naked from a tree and beat him wildly during this severe winter. After hearing the circumstances, the Margrave provided all sorts of healers and medicines to restore Philip, but…
At this point, the shock to his heart was so great that he continued to recuperate.
‘That’s why it’s hard to make clothes faster.’
However, if you become fat like Yulian, you won’t look good in ready-to-wear clothes. Before, every time Julian stopped by this place, he must have forced me to make a custom suit right in front of my eyes.
He made Philip like that. In many ways, the crazy Julian’s way of thinking was unique.
I said to Otto, who was taken aback by my unexpectedly calm and calm appearance.
“I don’t need a tailored suit. Auto. Let’s just buy pre-made items from this store.”
At this, not only Otto, but the others also gave a look of great surprise.
It was quite a strange scene to see Eirin and Yuriel’s expressions change rapidly at the same time. Said Otto.
“Bae… Count, what do you mean by that? Didn’t you often say that the Count’s beautiful body could not be saved in the slightest with our ready-to-wear clothes?”
“It’s okay. Either way, the master’s clothes are amazing.”
Otto looked embarrassed at the unexpected praise.
I looked around Otto’s clothing store. It is not a small store. It was about the same size as the clothing store of the ecliptic that I saw in Death of the King.
Perhaps the store had expanded to match the rapid development of Reinheim’s wealth in recent years. In other words, the Otto in front of you is a master tailor, but at the same time a manager.
I had another good idea.
“And you’ve been dedicated to our family all along. So, in return, I’ll buy you the most expensive clothes here. And even when I go back to the imperial capital and the Pantheon, I will only wear clothes from this clothing store.”
“That… What does that mean?”
The expression of not being able to understand the English language at all. But my offer will be tempting to him.
No matter how quickly my attitude changed, as long as I was a merchant, I was bound to listen to suggestions unconditionally.
I said while gently tying the most luxuriously decorated clothes in the center of the clothing store.
“In the Pantheon, many sons of nobles are gathered. Like the cadets of the imperial city, they are very sensitive to fashion. But if it’s this good quality and design. I believe it will work well in the ecliptic as well.”
Otto’s eyes widened at my words. But it doesn’t look like it’s completely gone.
“But… Didn’t you harshly criticize Philip’s skills? Although he is my son, Philip has already surpassed me in his skills. That’s why most of the clothes in this store are designed by him. You’re the Count who said Philip’s clothes were like garbage…”
“That was not my intention.”
“Yeah?”
“Philippe is very good as a craftsman. Like you said, he can hardly be called a mere successor. He speaks frankly So he was jealous of Philip. Although I am also the heir of a family, I have not been able to act as a proper heir like Philip. It is time to acknowledge him.”
Since Otto was in front of me, the count, he continued to come out in a low-key position. However, my current body, Julian, is the one who did bad things to his son Philip. There would be no harm in lightly pointing out this fact.
‘Because the more my heart relaxes, the more the master’s skills will improve.’
At that, Otto’s face was filled with surprise. Otto was silent for a moment. After clearing his mind, he spoke again.
“Okay. I am also a person who is doing the current job after going through a successor at one time. I can’t compare it to the absolute Marquis, but I know the pressure of the position… At least a little bit.”
“Then do you know that I am serious? It sounds like you are recognizing your richness.”
Otto nodded his head.
“How could I wish for more than this? If he knows the Count’s sincerity, like now, Philip will surely feel better.”
“Okay. Then won’t you give me a chance to buy some clothes? Instead, it’s the best, even ready-to-wear.”
“It is natural. Let me prepare the most suitable clothes for the Count right away.”
Phew. I tried my best in acting, but it seems to have worked. If possible, even if you buy ready-to-wear, the charm stat will rise more if Otto sincerely corrects the size.
‘If you are going to wear a horse costume to show the princess, you should wear clothes from this clothing store. If the charm stat goes up, the princess will also look at me differently.’
And that wasn’t all.
Also, if you put up Otto’s favor like this, you can continue to receive special items that raise your stats from Otto in the future, as well as Margrave Wilhelm’s favor.
That item was a very useful item that could not be obtained even in the Imperial City.
And if I was right, a notification popped up in the system too.
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“Living as the successor of the Demon King”
* False tongue of the deceiver
: I deceived my inner feelings with skillful acting. He made a secret profit through lies.
* Acquisition Reward
+20GP/60MP
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It was even more beneficial because I received the reward this way.
I enjoyed a brief shopping time leaving behind Eirin and Yuriel, who looked completely confused.
***
I came to a horseback painter’s atelier and commissioned him to paint my horseback painting.
As Eirin said, all I had to do was use light magic on me, so it didn’t take much time.
“The character is really handsome. I haven’t applied all the dyes yet, but I’m sure it will come out good. Having made the most horse shoes in Reinheim, I guarantee it.”
“You’re quite used to the sugar coating.”
“No. How can I tell a lie about safety?”
I stood in front of the mirror again. There, as this horseback painter said, there was a handsome blond-haired handsome man from the West.
‘He was really handsome.’
Otto’s clothing store also prepared ready-to-wear clothes that were ahead of the times. Although there were limitations in choosing clothes considering my current body type, which is abdominal obesity.
Even in the clothes he chose, the quality of the clothes was alive enough.
Not only that. After that, I went to the barber shop to get my hair and beard done. It wasn’t necessary to say such a thing, but what that bastard’s artistic spirit was, Yulian’s face was a piece of shit.
‘Because his hair was bald and his beard was shaggy like a bandit’s. I regret that handsome face.’
After organizing all of that, he became a handsome sculptor like he is now. Because of the fat on his face, he didn’t look like a young boy in his early twenties, but rather, he felt like a high-ranking nobleman who had a decent reputation, so it wasn’t bad.
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「Premium ready-to-wear by Master Tailor Auto」
* Rating: Rare
* Performance: Increases the charm stat of the wearer by 10.
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Otto’s clothes were added to it. If the horseman’s words weren’t false, it was clear that there would be a picture that would satisfy Princess Lilia.
‘Great. If you diet a little more like this. It won’t be a problem to stand in front of a military parade.’
Although it looks fine now. If you subtract a little more here, you can see a more dramatic effect.
“Then Erin. Go out and spend some time and come back.”
“All right. Young master. There are many places to visit in Reinheim. Is there anything in particular you want?”
“Hmm…”
In fact, I already have a place in mind. I glanced at Eirin. The same maid outfit as usual. Even though she saw a very ugly cosplay maid outfit on the day she shared her first gig with her.
As expected, I was curious about her appearance in plain clothes.
‘And Eirin suffered too much because of Yulian.’
If so, it wouldn’t hurt to give her her gift. Because in Demon King’s Slaughter, giving gifts to the female characters raised their affinity for them.
In fact, that was also partly the reason why my shady ego boiled over. The dressing room I went into to change clothes at Otto’s shop a while ago.
It’s because I felt a subtle point alone in the word locker room.
‘Is it because of Yulian’s body, who enjoyed all kinds of games? Unbeknownst to me, I kept thinking about that… Let’s calm down.’
Or maybe it’s because of the instinct given by the demon king’s son’s blood.
I shook my head vigorously. For now, it would be better to focus more on creating a good relationship with Eirin.
“Take me to the clothing store. Eirin.”
“A clothing store? Are you referring to Mr. Otto’s clothing store?”
“No. That place is nice too, but Otto’s store specializes in men’s clothing. Let’s go to a clothing store that carries women’s clothing. Eirin.”
Eirin’s expressionless expression made me wonder for a moment.
