Chapter 70 – I Want to Hear It. The Story of Lord Dojin.
The rumor that Chloe bought clothes and cosmetics at our convenience store must have spread among the noble ladies, and the number of customers has increased considerably.
Perhaps her noble daughters who came with her are the source of her rumors.
“Not bad.”
I smiled with satisfaction as I looked at the crowded fourth floor.
When she saw Sandro’s bright expression while dealing with customers, she thought she wouldn’t have to worry in the future.
‘I will wear it on National Foundation Day.’
I remembered Chloe’s declaration.
National Foundation Day, one of the best events in the empire, and the princess with the greatest brand power.
It was no exaggeration to say that the clothes and accessories she wore to her National Day main event set the trends for the year.
After the National Foundation Day is over, she will be several times busier than this.
I wish Sandro had smiled like that back then.
Ah, then I guess I’m too much like an evil boss.
You should pay good performance bonus.
I looked happily at the cosmetics store as the number of customers increased.
***
National Foundation Day.
The greatest holiday in the empire, with all embassies in the empire closed for three days and most guilds resting.
Including the after-night festival and after-party, it was a festival that lasted for a total of four days.
Many people walked around the streets to enjoy the festival.
As most guilds were closed, street stalls and various events prepared by the empire were lined up on the streets.
“There are so many people.”
Our DG convenience store was open 365 days a year, even on National Day.
They were always open for business on National Foundation Day under the pretext of giving a special vacation for three days on the 4th day of Huyajein and after National Foundation Day.
At times like this, it would be a loss not to open the door.
Even if it’s a bit too busy, I don’t think anyone will be dissatisfied if they receive a decent amount of performance bonus.
“Manager, we are definitely going on a date together tomorrow.”
Elena put her mouth to my ear and whispered.
“Of course.”
I’m not the kind of man who breaks his promises.
“The store manager said he prepared a surprise. Hehe.”
What was so fun? Elena smiled softly and hummed her song.
“I love you! “Please confess!”
“I don’t like it.”
Even today, there were many men who confessed to Elena.
There were especially more.
Elena has now skillfully rejected the confessions of several men who tried to take advantage of the special event called National Foundation Day.
‘You’ve grown.’
She smiled and looked in my direction and winked.
Eyes asking for praise.
“Good job.”
She almost said Lykos behind her, but she pressed down.
“Hello.”
Luna came to visit after a long time.
The woman of the lake who always visits the convenience store to buy condoms at Moonlight Lake.
Even though she naturally thought she wasn’t a virgin, she was a Changguan virgin who didn’t match Dmitry’s non-virgin wavelength.
She came to make good on her promise to help her with her part-time job on National Day.
“Ah, you’re here.”
“Hmm, yes… You have to come. Still, it’s a promise.”
She somehow avoided my gaze and clung to Elena’s side.
“Sister Luna! “Are you here?”
“Then. How have you been?”
He seems to be especially close with Elena and shows a faceless side towards me.
No way.
Is she still upset because she’s a virgin?
“Luna?”
“…”
Are you saying I won’t even answer anymore?
“Luna, about what you said last time…”
“Hamamamat!” What do you mean? Oh, you mean the beef jerky I had at the convenience store the other day? It was really delicious! Wow, the customers loved it too!”
Luna made a strange noise and covered my mouth.
She was trying desperately to cover my mouth with her soft hands.
Her fingers are soft.
“Hmm?”
“Oh, of course! I know! Does it taste better if you eat it with cheese? When I looked at it, it seemed to go well with wine.”
Did you really think I was going to talk about virgins?
“Puha, that’s not it.”
The grip strength was stronger than expected, so it was quite difficult to remove it.
“You must wear a vest to work. “Didn’t I tell you?”
“Eh?”
Kkkkuk.
Luna came to her senses late and hurriedly put on her vest.
“Ah. Ha. Ha. Ha. I misunderstood. It was a vest, not beef jerky. Haha. Because the pronunciation is similar.”
“It’s not similar at all?”
Then she glared at me with twinkles in her eyes.
I slightly avoided her waist as I was trying to pinch her side.
“Anyway, let’s work hard. Because there will be more customers.”
“Yes!”
“I understand.”
Today will be a busy day.
Adult toy shops are also closed in conjunction with National Day, so Sylvia and Lila will be doing shifts soon.
‘I guess I’ll see Chloe then.’
***
“It’s late.”
“I’m sorry. “I’m a little late because of work.”
“Your Majesty, the first emperor, is generous, so I will look after you for today.”
“Thank you.”
I saw Chloe.
She was wearing a light, wide white blouse with a simple design that I bought at our store not long ago and a wide red skirt.
It was a simple two-piece dress that did not make you think of a princess.
The design was not medieval, but closer to modern.
She looked modern enough to believe she was a woman from Gangnam in the 21st century if she had just a purse next to her.
‘I never thought I would see clothes from my hometown in this world.’
I keep looking at the flesh-colored valley that is slightly hollowed out on my chest…
Come to your senses.
The opponent is the princess. If you do something wrong, you will be put to death.
She took off the tiara she always wore on her head and naturally fit in among the people.
No one seemed to know that she was a princess.
‘Well, unless you were the central nobles, you wouldn’t have been able to see the princess in person.’
Who can even know?
The princess walks down the imperial road dressed like that.
Even I would have been suspicious if I hadn’t felt the force of her escorts not far away.
Is she really the princess?
“We will definitely treat you today.”
“I will reap the rewards of sending my people and going to the store myself.”
“You can look forward to it.”
“Hmm, good. Then where are you going?”
I knew that Princess Chloe was into theater in the past.
I also researched in advance and looked for plays with stories that she might like.
At least it won’t fail.
“This way. “I looked into a play in advance that the princess, or Chloe, would like.”
“Hmm, good.”
I almost forgot and said she was a princess.
I have to hide it.
I worked hard to decorate it like that, but I couldn’t ruin this meeting by ruining everything.
‘Because this is a date too.’
As a partner, I’ll have to do my best.
Um.
It was ruined.
“Oh, why are you so…”
I heard that it was the best theater company in the empire, so I had a hard time booking tickets.
It’s too fuzzy.
I can’t watch it because it’s awkward.
For me, who was used to modern movie acting, it was too low-level.
Everything from one to ten.
The actors’ acting was equally frustrating, but what I hated most was the story.
‘When did I say something like that?’
It was my fault for not finding out in advance what kind of play was being played.
Perhaps because it was National Foundation Day, I performed a play related to the imperial family, but I never dreamed that it would be a play with the motif of the Emperor’s Rebellion.
Even the content was a battle I participated in.
Dojin, a convenience store manager and swordsman of the empire, even appeared in a supporting role.
How do I feel when I see an actor playing me poorly?
I wanted to hide my face because I was embarrassed.
-Proof of a new era born with the dazzling and beautiful glory of the imperial family, a future that overcomes hardships and adversity and blooms amidst tragedy.
This was the title of the play.
Fortunately, this was short and good.
Just looking at the title, I had no idea what it was about.
‘It’s my fault for only choosing him because of his fame.’
I thought I was out of breath while watching this.
Crispy, crunchy.
Princess Chloe, who was putting popcorn into her mouth one by one, was looking at me with her eyes shining brightly.
That’s a good thing.
At least I liked her.
Clap clap clap!
After the play ended, the audience gave a standing ovation.
Someone was shedding tears.
Let’s ignore the momentary thought that crossed my mind.
“Wasn’t it fun?”
“Yes, it was okay.”
Facial expression management, facial expression management.
It was terrible to see myself in front of someone I liked that. I couldn’t make that expression.
“The scene at the end where Lord Dojin cuts off the enemy general’s head and cries out for victory is really… “I was touched.”
“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”
“It was nice to be able to see the story of my brother and Lord Dojin that I didn’t know about. The friendship that bloomed on the battlefield… Ha, isn’t this the essence of manliness?”
Hmm, maybe it was because of my mood that I sensed the familiar scent of her lover from the princess.
Princess Chloe, who was talking excitedly, belatedly shut her mouth.
“But, are you really okay?”
“What do you mean?”
“You had a bad expression the entire time you were watching the play. I wonder if you are remembering what happened back then…”
“Oh, it’s not like that. “I forgot everything that happened on the battlefield.”
Although the faces of those who died on the spot were still clear, it was not painful or difficult.
I didn’t even have a deep relationship with them to begin with.
It was just bad luck.
Either them or me.
“Then why… ?”
“It’s because the actor playing me has poor acting skills. “I didn’t shout that loudly.”
“Really? I thought it was perfect, and he looked a bit like Sir Dojin…”
They look alike?
I can’t believe I resemble that guy who acts strangely.
He’s definitely taller and his hair is black, but that’s not all he looks like.
“Of course, that person was uglier than Lord Dojin, but wasn’t he still good enough for a play? Oh, I’m not saying that Sir Dojin is dazzlingly handsome! No, no! But it wasn’t ugly either.”
The more she spoke, the more gibberish she became. She was a princess who became embarrassed and tried to make up her own words.
“It may look similar, but I have never worn such flashy armor on the battlefield.”
Chloe asked those words.
“Can you tell me?”
“Yes?”
“A story about that day when I went on a campaign with my brother.”
His eyes lit up like a child asking to tell a story about the past.
It’s an old story.
“This is not a good story for the princess to hear. “I’m not that good at speaking.”
“Are you okay. “It’s because I’m curious about what happened.”
“…”
“Can you please let me know?”
My sparkling eyes are burdensome.
She owed her grace.
“All right. First, let’s find a place to sit nearby.”
I found a street café with a private room.
Personal privacy in the modern era.
I sat down thinking that this was a very innovative product.
“Please talk quickly.”
The princess urged and listened to her words.
“I’ll say it again, it’s not a very interesting story.”
I thought about that day while drinking coffee.
The battlefield filled with the blood and greed of princes seeking the crown.
***
Toukwaang! Kwaaang!
My ears were ringing from the sound of magic exploding from all directions.
My head pounded, the ground shook, and people were screaming everywhere.
“Ugh!!!”
I cut off the head of the 1st Prince’s knight who was running in front of me.
The body of the knight, whose head had been blown off, fell to the ground, dropping the sword that had lost its aura.
In order to end this war quickly, we must capture the first prince more than anything else.
If you capture the enemy’s water monster, the battle will end with less damage.
“Next.”
I glared at the guys in front of me with a sword dripping with blood.
Thirty.
This is the number of knights protecting the 1st prince.
They are all equivalent to masters.
As expected, you are strong. 1st Prince.
If I had joined your side, the war would have ended sooner.
‘So let’s make a proper deal.’
Who wants to take over the convenience store?
Those who touch me will be completely screwed.
Even if the opponent is the 1st prince.
