Slowly closing her eyes, Rubette recalled.
Prominent entertainers and models moved in her clothes, carrying bags and posing nicely.
The cara lens reproduced those images repeatedly, and at the end.
The secret of a different class,
Blanc de Juliet
Was a nice promotional text.
“Kyaa!”
New York Broadway, Manhattan Penn Station, Hong Kong Causeway Bay Tis Square…
The promotional video for , a luxury brand of Juliet Karenina, who was at her peak popularity in both East and West, showed off its prestige by appearing on billboards in the center of each country every day.
Behind Rubette, smiling while looking in the mirror, Wishit approached.
“What else this ti?”
“Wha do you an? I’m a boss who’s working hard today.”
Rubette, ready to go out with silk gloves on both hands, turned around and clapped her hands.
“Follow .”
***
A small but fruitful estate outside the capital, Millen.
The scenery of Millen, also called the city of the new culture, had a very different feel from the centre of the capital.
A neat street finished with white bricks.
An unfamiliar building style and 55-inch screens installed on every street.
‘Gorgeous! This is like a future sci-fi city!”
It was worthwhile to drive for two hours in a horse-drawn carriage.
Looking up at the majestic white tower in the center of Millen, Wishit next to asked.
And today’s destination was the Magic Tower.
As a private institution independent of the imperial family, it was basically a place that studied the magic of spirits and comrcialized ‘magic tools’ made by combining magic and tools.
My purpose today was to purchase a video board, a magic tool that could only be obtained from the Magic Tower.
It was a visit for an electronic billboard advertising.
Leaving Wishit’s worries behind, I proudly entered the tower.
Access to the tower was free, whether for commoners or aristocrats.
But.
“What brings you here?”
From here on, it wouldn’t be easy.
The pretty receptionist at the first-floor desk with neatly tied hair asked, and I said, trying to look as mature as possible.
“I ca to buy magic tools.”
“Yes, we will help you with identification first.”
A palm-sized video board installed on the desk detected my face.
The guide smiled and greeted .
“Thank you for visiting. Princess Rubetria Diollus. What kind of magic tools did you co here to purchase?”
“A video board.”
“I’m sorry, Princess, the video board you are looking for is a Grade II magic tool. You can’t buy it imdiately, so if you fill out the order form here, we’ll let you know once it is in production within two weeks.” The receptionist answered the manual with a friendly smile and gave a piece of paper and a pen lying on the desk.
If I write a very personal reason for purchase, such as ‘business video promotion’ in this form, it will be discarded without being read.
I cleared my throat once and said.
“It’s a bit vague to fill out an order form. Is it possible to have a personal consultation with the manager instead?”
“I’m sorry, Princess. But if you can’t order through the order form, we can’t help you make the tool.”
“Yes, I know that. I’d like to have a conversation with the manager…”
The guide looked perplexed while I was smiling as sorry as I could to look like a real custor.
“What’s the matter?”
The office door behind the desk opened, and a middle-aged man ca out.
His sharp eyes, monocle glasses, and indigo blue mustache make him look very strict.
That man seed to be the sales manager I was looking for.
Seeing that he asked straight away, he must have been watching the situation at the desk in the office.
“Hello. I’m Rubettria Diollus. I have a question for you about ordering magic tools. Could you spare so ti if you’re not busy?”
The manager lifted his glasses once, then nodded as if telling to co into the office.
‘Nice!’
***
“Then, Goodbye.”
“No, look-”
Bang-!
The door closed.
The manager even showed useless manners by seeing off the Tower’s lobby and closing the door in front of my face.
I felt bitter and rubbed the tip of my nose.
When I had a headache…
“… Princess?”
“Your Highness?”
A face I never thought I’d be able to see here… was here.
It was Lark.
I asked with my eyes wide open. “Why are you visiting Millen?”
“Of course because I have business at the Tower.”
“What kind of business?”
“I need a list of magic tools buyers.”
Seeing puzzled, Lark bent down and whispered, “The forces trying to undermine my aide was sending projector stones as evidence. They must’ve bought a lot of it, so I was wondering if I could catch sothing by looking at the buyer list.”
“Oh, you were working hard in your own way.”
“Of course. But what brings you here?”
“Ah, I’m going to buy so magic tools.”
“What kind of tools?”
“Video board,” I said with my eyes shining in anticipation.
“The video board is a Grade II magic tool, so it must be difficult to order. People don’t usually get permission to make it.”
“That’s what it is.”
“You can’t use projector stones?”
“Yes. It’s intended to be installed and advertised on the boutique street of Lunten. The projector stones are too small, and we need permission to display them.”
“What advertisent? Is it that place- What was it called again… ? You’re not going to release a promotional video for that store, are you?”
“…”
I answered in silence in front of Lark, who was right on the mark.
He stared at and then opened his mouth with suspicion.
“Are you running your feet like this to help out a regular store’s sales?”
“… Mm-hmm.”
“The montum of that shop in the capital these days is no joke. The nobles have forgotten their pride and camped out in front of the store since dawn.”
Lark circled , stroking his chin like a detective in reasoning.
“People who book now may be able to get their clothes only next sumr. Alas, Lissy was lucky enough to be able to order the dress right away. She took the business card that you gave .”
“That’s great. You’re such a great brother.”
“Thanks to you, Lissy said thank you and kissed both of my cheeks about 10 tis.”
“It must have been nice.”
“Hmm…”
Soon Lark, who faced , asked with a smile.
“You seem to be doing business. Are you the owner of that store, Princess?”
“Ha ha ha ha ha…”
I smiled face-to-face with the quick-witted Lark and said, “Shh.” and put my index finger on my lips.
“Is it a secret?”
“Yes.”
“All right.” Lark chuckled and added, “It’s good to see you working hard. But, to display a promotional video for the store…”
He shook his head as he spoke.
“You can’t make a Grade II magic tool for such personal use. The Tower won’t allow it.”
“Right, yes.”
“The character of the tower owner… Well, all the previous tower owners were like that.”
“I see.”
“Besides, the Tower is an independent institution from the imperial family, which is very arbitrary. Don’t you see that the distribution of convenient, high-quality magic tools is extrely limited, and they’re only used for the developnt of Millen?”
“Ah, yes.”
“At a ti when the Tower is still restricting the introduction of new technology to even the imperial family, you want to promote your private store?”
What’s this? Are you making fun of ?
I listened silently and glared at Lark secretly.
“Oh, that’s too bad.”
Lark pouted his lips and clicked his tongue in pity.
Looking at his expression…
‘I was wondering if I could use the crown prince’s na for help, but I don’t think it’s possible.’
It seed like I had to put an end to my hopes.
There was no way the crown prince, who had a clear distinction between public and private, abused his power to take care of .
It was natural in Lark’s personality, but still, I felt a little embarrassed, so I turned around.
“Then I’ll be on my way. See you.”
“Pfft.”
You’re even laughing at ?
I put strength into my steps and turned away with a heart full of frustration.
“Wait a minute.”
“Oh, what is it?”
I turned around to see Lark’s hand grabbing my shoulder, with a playful smile all over his face.
“You ca all the way here and ran into the crown prince, and you’re just going to go back without any profit? You don’t even ask for help?”
“Will you help if I ask you to?”
“Of course. I’m a man who’s ready to respond sincerely to your request unless you ask to sell you the country.”
“Really?”
When I, who was sullen, rejoiced, Lark even burst into laughter as if it was funny.
“But no matter how much you may be, I can’t help but notice…”
If I could use the crown prince, it would be good for , but it would be a burden for Lark.
“If you abuse your power, your reputation will suffer. I’m in a hurry, but I don’t want to burden you for nothing.”
“You’re nice to even think about that.”
Lark grinned carefreely and pulled my arm.
“Let’s go for now.”
***
Oh, dear.
‘Let’s go ans… going to the owner of the Tower?’
I sat next to Lark, tense, and looked around.
This was the top floor of the Tower.
The office of Shane van Rashmagh Descarde, the owner of the Magic Tower.
The view from the wide window was amazing because it was the top floor, but strangely, it felt suffocating.
Well, that’s the way it was.
The sky-high ceiling, magnificent bookcases that filled the walls, and the scenery of a glass cabinet full of magical tools…
‘This is obviously a room for researchers.’
By the way, I couldn’t believe I was actually going to see the person who was obviously busier than the emperor in this empire.
The crown prince’s na is the best.
“What is it? Why are you here?”
As the voice filled with annoyance caught my attention, I turned my gaze and looked toward the source.
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