C232: The marks of fire (2)
Facing Albert, Violetta suddenly put her hand on her face. The burn marks have now disappeared but the spot throbbed like a fire.
Violetta took a deep breath and cald down. Without taking her eyes off Albert, who was staring at her, Violetta slowly descended the stairs with dignified steps.
Albert frowned at the sight.
Look at that.
He was surprised that Violetta was the manager here, but thats all. He thought she would be more convenient to use but when she stared at him with a confident gaze without being scared properly stimulated his mood.
What can I do for you sir?
At the words of Violetta, who drew a line between them, Albert laughed.
Why did you call custor?
We werent close enough to call each other by na.
Kuk-kuk. While I couldnt see you, you beca very bold.
Albert glanced around the interior of the store.
Youve made quite a splash to beco the manager of such a store. How many n have you had in your skirt so far?
.
And your face is fine. Not anyone could cure that burn or is it covered in leather?
Mister, if you have nothing to say, please.
Albert, who was stroking his chin, frowned at Violettas words.
Youve grown up a lot. You wouldnt have made eye contact in the past, but you proudly told to go out. Or was the punishnt I gave you not enough?
Violetta bit her lips at his words.
As the conversation between the two flowed abnormally, words began to co out around them.
Oh, those two must have known each other.
More than that, Mr. Alberts attitude toward the manager here is strange.
Listening to the conversation between the two, I think the manager is a person who did another job before.
Rudger, who was watching the situation, also felt sothing strange. Looking at Alberts attitude and Violettas reaction, the two seed to have known each other in the past.
The burn marks on Violettas face.
Now Rudger fixed it, but until then, Violetta had been wearing a black veil covering her face, to hide the ugly burn marks covering half of the face. And the person who made the burn marks.
You did it.
A bad past relationship that left a scar on Violetta.
Hans.
Yes, brother.
Rudger spoke to Hans in a quiet voice.
Tell what kind of guy Albert is and call Pantos.
All right.
anwhile, the conversation between Violetta and Albert continued.
I dont want to see you anymore. Its all over after that day.
Violetta was trying to pretend to be okay, but her clenched hands were shaking.
Oh, my. Violetta, you know one thing but you dont know the other. You think youre done, but Im not.
The work from that day ended with a scar on my face.
It did, but where is the wound now?
Albert said with a sly smile.
I dont know what the hell you did, but thats great. Its been treated very neatly. Did you get to know a high priest? Wow. How good is your night skill to be cured by that kind of priest?
Alberts words mocking Violetta hardened the expressions of the employees who were listening anxiously. Most of the staff at the House of Verdi belonged to the Won of the Black Rose and all of the employees here receive the help of Violetta.
Without her help, they would have grown up in the slum. At the bottom of a society where even dreaming is not allowed. It was the Owner and Violetta who helped them live like human beings.
Now that Violetta was now being insulted the atmosphere quickly turned ugly. Even the quick-witted ladies noticed that the air in the store had changed and stopped talking.
If youre going to keep talking, lets do it in a quiet place.
Why?
Violetta tried to move, but Albert refused.
Just talk here. Oh, I cant do that? It shouldnt be revealed that the owner of the good dress shop was a body seller.
You.
Violetta was angry at Alberts words but looked at the surrounding reactions. Although Violetta now works as manager of a prestigious dress salon on Royal Street her job was a prostitute.
If the rich ladies discover that the store they visit is run by a forr prostitute, she will definitely be affected so sales will decrease and rumors will spread and adversely affect others.
Albert thought that so ladies would be shocked by his words and make a fuss but sothing was wrong with their reaction.
What is this? Its quiet.
They were watching, but they couldnt hear their conversation. No, it was so quiet that he couldnt even hear their breathing.
Whats this? Magic?
Albert realized that magic was spreading around him and Violetta.
When has she used this magic?
What surprised Albert most was that he did not notice even after this magic was completely unfolded.
No way!
Albert thought that Violetta had used magic but after seeing her reaction he noticed that she didnt. It was a different person who used magic.
Then who the hell is it?
Albert, who was looking around, found a man approaching them.
Who are you?
Albert frowned and glared at the masked man and instinctively realized that he had used this magic.
Do you have any business at our store?
Rudger said so, while snapping his fingers and the sound blocking magic installed around was lifted at once.
Who is that?
Since when has he been here?
When custors were wondering, all employees who recognized Rudger bowed their heads to Rudger at the sa ti.
Owner.
Having said that, it was impossible not to know his identity.
Is that the Owner?
The one who revived Royal Street!
Violetta also recognized Rudger and opened her eyes wide.
Oh, sir. Whats going on here?
Albert, who heard Violettas murmur, smirked at the Owner.
Oh, youre the Owner of this Royal Street, arent you?
Albert heard about it too. Recently, there was a ridiculous rumor that Royal Street, a hot street in Leathervelk, was rebuilt by only one man.
The person who covered his face with a mask and did not reveal his identity was soone who even the city leading figures wanted to et.
He had heard that he was thoroughly hiding his identity and could not be found even if soone tried to find him, but he never thought he would show up in a place like this.
Everyone.
When Rudger opened his mouth, the staff responded in unison.
I dont think its possible to keep the store open any more today, so take the guests outside.
Yes.
Custors complained as the staff moved at Rudgers orders.
No, wait a minute!
Thats right! Were definitely here as custors!
Im sorry to the custors, but the situation is not good right now. Instead, as an apology, we will give the guests who are here will have top priority at Verdis new products.
Their words lted the ladies displeasure. It is true that this situation itself is very interesting as gossip, but if they could get new clothes earlier than other people just by leaving the store. After all, there were many other places to see Royal Street than this shop.
In addition, it also played a part in that they would not be bothered if they were caught up in the ss of Albert.
Oh, my God. Then theres nothing I can do.
Its a sha, but today isnt the only day.
The guests left and there were only a few people left in the shop.
Oh, my.
Albert kicked his tongue as this series of situations was ridiculous and on his left and right, two guards from the family stood as if they were protecting him.
Youre crazy.
What do you an?
Did you think Id be scared if you let the guests out? You know who I am?
Albert Pablo.
Alberts forehead was wrinkled.
A cheeky fellow. If you know , its not enough to take off your mask and kneel.
The second child of the wizard Pablo family. His natural magical talent itself is not bad, but hes a fool who cant compare to his older brother.
Albert frowned at Rudgers words.
More than 10 cases of drunken assault alone and the most serious thing is his relationship with won. Nearly 30 won were sent to the hospital with sadistic tendencies. However, thanks to the Pablo familys power it did not appear in the newspaper.
What are you? Did you dig into my background?
Once he got in trouble for touching the Barons daughter and then went around the brothels since prostitutes couldnt do anything even if he bullied and destroyed them. They must have looked like the right prey for him.
.
He uses his brothers halo but he is jealous of him more than anyone else. He doesnt want to work hard but only finds people who were weaker than him and bullied them to relieve his inferiority complex. Hes a lowly human being.
Alberts eyes were on fire.
Bring that bastard to .
Albert gave orders to the escort who followed him.
Hurry up!
Albert shouted, and the two escorts slowly approached Rudger while Rudger warned the two escorts.
Stay still if you dont want to get hurt.
What?
Upon hearing this, the escorts were dumbfounded.
No matter how foolish he is, he is definitely a mber of the Pablo family. It was a position where a commoner who knew his identity could not dare to say this and that.
I warned you.
The two escorts ignored the words and tried to move, but couldnt. It was because their bodies did not move forward even if they moved their legs.
The two realized belatedly that soone was pulling up the nape of their clothes.
What?
The vassals who escort Albert were forr knights. Of course, they had superior physical ability and were taller than the average person but now these two people looked like children compared to the fat, gray-haired man behind them.
What is this guy?
What kind of big.
He was so huge that even the knight had to look up at him. And what about strength? Each of them, who weighed 90 kilograms, were lifted with one hand.
Pantos, who had a ridiculous appearance, stared at the two escorts in his hands with a disinterested gaze.
I ca here in a hurry because I heard I had sothing to do, but theyre nothing special.
What? Now insulting the vassal of the Pablo family.
Go to sleep.
Pantos clashed the heads of the two escorts.
Albert crumpled his face when he saw the escort who fainted and fell down.
Youreyoure really. How dare you touch soone from the Pablo family? Do you think youll be safe like this?
With Alberts cry, mana was released, causing strong wind pressure around him but the mana pressure flying toward Rudger and Violetta easily disappeared with Pantos light stir.
Pantos turned his head and stared at Rudger and Rudger shook his head when he asked what he should do with his eyes.
I will take care of him.
.
Pantos nodded and stepped back while Alberts face beca livid at the sight of the two people who were treating him as a disobedient kid.
Dont ignore !
Albert took out his cane and used magic. He ford a sphere of fla but when he was about to launch it at Rudger a bundle of light flew through the fla and hit Alberts stomach.
Cough!
The fla fizzled out and Albert knelt down after grasping his solar plexus.
Was that Shining stone?
Albert was confused by the fact that Shining stone, a very basic magic, destroyed his magic. Moreover, what confused him was the masked man who used the magic called Owner.
I knew he was a wizard, but how?
No matter how simple the magic was, Owner didnt have a cane. In addition, it was him that used magic first, but he was the one defeated so he couldnt understand what happened.
Rudger slowly approached Albert and Albert raised his head and looked up at Rudger.
Who the hell are you?
I told you, Im the owner of this place.
Dont co any closer.
Why?
If you touch , the Pablo family will never!
With a sound, Alberts head snapped to the side.
Albert did not understand for a mont what had happened then he felt a burning pain in his cheek.
Did you hit ? ? The descendant of the Pablo family?
Rudger held Alberts hair roughly and fixed his gaze then spoke with a cold voice.
You still dont understand the situation?
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