[Music Resonation (Moderate)] [Stage Fever (Minor)] inflicted on [Young Sunfang Dragon, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor]
Every ti I look at them
My eyes cant turn around
Its so hard to resist this sight
But my figure is shouting at to
Stop there, girl
Dont listen to your tummy, its an addiction
Stop there, you know so much better
But I cant help myself
That my cravings!
Are telling to cheat today
Oh, I want to please my sweet tooth, oh, so, so much
Oh, that fluffy sweetness, it lts right on your tongue
That heavenly taste is such a guilty pleasure, dont you all agree?
But by tomorrow it will all be gone
The music echoed throughout this area of the city, accompanied by the talking and chatting of the nurous people standing and walking before my stage. They werent paying perfect attention to , but that wasnt the goal of my performance today. Today, I wasnt the star of the show, but the fried round glazed pastry in my hand.
Artoriass Sarlenzia company presents to you the opening of the Olives Garden branch in Gleisvale! The newest and most trendsetting confections and pastries you can find in the whole of Peolynca! Not even the Folschreck Empire can contest with this treasure trove of mouth-watering goodness! Kazumi spoke through an air microphone I created for her, announcing and promoting to everybody to hear but the deaf. Her cheerful nature combined with her energetic voice made sure the crowds were exuberant.
Bistro Aurora is at your service today! If sweetness isnt your thing, how about enjoying a hearty and warm lunch made by our master chefs? Dishes you have never heard before! als that can even please the tongue of a king! We arent always here folks, and magic cant save you from missing out on this sort of food! Nishio, positioned a bit further away from Kazumi and I, was advertising at another part of the building we were standing in front of. Behind him was a normal wooden door but over it was a sign stating Bistro Aurora.
This building was the one rented by Alia under the Sarlenzia company na to use for her branch of Olives Garden, the premier pastry and confectionery store in Artorias. Kazumi was promoting Alias store while Nishio was drawing people into the rebranding of our eatery. Bistro Aurora, was the new na of our eatery now that the fine dining restaurant took Restaurant Aurora.
After rcilessly slaving away at perfecting the new recipes for the last seven days, Haati, Lorena, and Priscilla were debuting at the official opening of the store. I could only imagine how full it was just from looking at the line of adventurers and workers standing before it, drawn in by the sll of food and the sight of people eating through the opened door. Of course, it was inside our subspace, but that fact was easily hidden if we placed the portal right next to the door.
Hunter company Aurora, the adventurer group ford by Princess Hestia of Kargryx is here to fulfill your Quests! Co in the bistro and let our cute handlers take in your Quests! You need materials from one of the dungeons of Artorias? Griffonpeak, Ullistar, Cedaraille? Or maybe stuff from the Belzac forest? Co up and give us your requests! We arent around forever! Right next to Nishio was Kohaku, wielding her rune sword like a glow stick and informing people of the official opening of our companys Quest acceptance. So B rank monster material? No problem, we got the A rank White Winged Dragoon with us! Otherwise, everybody here is a quote-unquote C rank, too lazy to do normal Quests! We need money, you need stuff slain, so co up already and put out a monster bounty!
Except for Grimnirs blacksmithing, as he and Daichi were too busy with their own projects to deal with custors, we were going full-on promoting and expanding the Aurora brand. Bistro, company to take on Quests, and also the expansion of the Sarlenzia company for our own benefits. Today was our day, and I will do all I can to make it a success.
Tonight, Im really feeling the heat surging inside
Im about to explode
And this night, wont end until were done
Satisfied from our fun and gas
So, (Blaze it all night)
(I wont be stopped)
Cause this night is still young, far too young!
Im a burning star ready to explode
To bring my light down to rock your entire existence
I move like flash fire, bringing your night an incredible WOW!
Im gonna go, go, go
Dont you stop now!
Wooooooooo! Lets go! Mrhmmp!
Such a sudden music festival but, by the gods, this stuff is good to eat. How the hell is this so good but cheap at the sa ti? Werent yeast products reserved for the filthy rich?
Oh, goodness gracious, look at all those peasants, dear. Co quick, I heard there is an upper floor for people to properly enjoy the treats. Hopefully a sound rune to dull out the noise.
Similar to my previous concerts, every individual liked a different style of music. The nobles and less rambunctious commoners all liked more calming and pleasant songs. The songs Ive played up until now were there to draw in people. During a promotion, it wasnt about people liking your songs, it was about drawing in the people in the first place.
The cutesy songs, like my Guilty Pleasure tune I sang before Blaze It All Night, certainly attracted every demographic, especially the younger won who understood the aning of the song. When the day began, I led with those sorta songs to draw in everybody. It helped that I focused more on being an idol, so my voice and my dancing were in the lilight. My visuals appearance and entertainnt qualities were important for the beginning of an event like this.
Afterward, once I drew enough people to the shop or product, a certain snowball effect began where the main reason people ca closer wasnt cause they heard my performance, but the crowds of people standing before .
Humans and beastn had a herding ntality, where they wanted to understand what the majority was looking at. Have so people complint and praise the products I was promoting, and boom, now these people beca interested. They needed to satisfy that curiosity. The loud music helped lure in people who werent here yet, but the one doing the heavy lifting now was the nurous people I lured over in the first place.
I already knew the theory behind the promotion work, but Nishio explained the psychological parts of it. Why companies in the east and west had celebrities and idols advertise their products. The cost of hiring a known actor or singer was usually easily recouped.
Just look at all these people Holy crap.
But, I guess we kinda underestimated how well this promotion would work, especially after we handed in all this information to the rchants guild about our shops. It also helped that the Ellaine and Saori group have been getting more well-known in their fields and promoting our stuff on the side.
Its the 28th of HarvestSun Damn, ti flies when youre busy. Hope we get a chance to celebrate Saoris and Harukas birthday soon.
Haruka had hers on the 4th and Saoris had been on the 25th. In both cases, we werent able to fully celebrate them cause sothing was always getting in our way. In Harukas case, everybody was training and even Haruka forgot about it until Asaka gave her a small birthday cake. We celebrated it, but we planned on doing a larger celebration later on.
Even Saori didnt want hers until the affair with Shaturein and the cartel of Gleisvale was over. I an, it was her first birthday since reincarnating in this world. She should have celebrated it, but I could imagine she was a bit stressed out. To be fair, everybody was so busy with todays preparations that we didnt have enough ti to prepare her birthday.
Still, I was planning on celebrating both of theirs eventually. We had to. Hopefully, it would be before Elricks birthday on the 5th of HarvestBloom, otherwise, that would be three birthdays we would celebrate in a single day.
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In any case, after five more songs, I was done for the day. Singing too much was bad for my throat, even if I could heal it with magic. After I waved and thanked those who beca my fans today, I went into the pastry shop to take a break, only to watch multiple rchants slowly walk up to .
Noticing this, Shay, Beth, and Rajah quickly dashed in front of , blocking their sights before assuming their positions. The twins went to my side while Rajah hopped into my arms. Glaring out, the rchants cowered and went back to their tables inside the shop, continuing eating the dessert they bought.
[ Thanks, you three,] I told them with a wry smile.
[Always, Princess.] The two wyverns responded in a business tone.
[Master, you should take a break. Rest, good!] The little feline told worriedly. He has been waiting for the entire ti backstage.
Guess I could use a drink.
An employee from the shop ca up to and led to the back of the shop. While walking, I noticed how the horde of people buying the new pastries and products hadnt died down yet, despite it being far past lunchti now. rchants talked business with each other over their treats, while workers and laborers ca in to buy so of the cheaper products we had on sale.
By cheap, I ant easy and quick to make. Yeast, while a rare commodity for most people, was pretty much a common product now in Greenveil and Griffonpeak. Weve made enough for Olives Garden to open up two branches in Ullistar and Gelisvale. Thats why it gave Alia the opportunity to expand her custor base.
While the more well-made pastries and confections were still reserved for the rich with a hefty price tag, Alia knew she also had to concentrate on commoners as that was a largely untapped source of money. Sure, the poor and day-to-day wage-workers couldnt afford what we offered, but craftsn or those with so expendable coins could. As such, we lowered the prices of the products for them, which needed less work to prepare.
Milk bread, donuts, muffins, and so on were for that group, while another section of the shop sold stuff like cakes, cannolis, macarons, and cookies to the rich. If we couldnt mass produce fast enough back in the bakery in Griffonpeak, then they were made by a team of bakers inside this shop right now. Those people ca from Alias shops in Greenveil, teleporting here through the nexus for the day to work.
Speaking of desserts like tiramisu or other hard-hitting sugary delights, we were debuting them today in the restaurant. The best should co last, right~?
Waaaah, Im soooo tired, I complained as I settled down. A couple of seconds later, Svena ca over with so tea and a snack for .
Amazing job as always, Lady Hestia. Please, let yourself rest now before the evening. You will be needed later on, she told with a pleasant smile. With Tasianna away with Saori still, Svena has taken over her job mostly.
Hmm, really miss Tasiannas tea But Svena makes a good one, too.
I was a bit worried Tasiannas obsession with her revenge was consuming her, but I should believe that Saori was taking care of her. I really wished I could help, too, but ever since I accepted being a princess, Ive just had more and more stuff on my plate.
With Mother still sleeping until this evening, I havent even had the ti to practice my dragon skills with her. So, it was mostly preparation for today and training with Kramps. Although, I say training, Kramps has been delaying the next stage of controlling my [Battle Frenzy] for so reason. I still havent unlocked the Gluttony part yet.
After I talked to the senators, Ill just skip out on any other formalities and dedicate more ti to training. I need to get my [Battle Frenzy] and scale manipulation down already.
Grrew. Rajah purred as he licked up so whipped cream I gave him. Stroking him, I noticed so sand and dirt in his fur. He wasnt around the venue for the entire day, as he was out working with his family under Saori.
Ive looked in his profile before and I did notice had been using his [Hestia Retainer] title a lot to power-level his skills up like I did when I was still an E rank. Honestly, although I wanted to be, I havent been the one to train him. It was actually Saoris garms who did it.
I felt bad I couldnt get the ti to help him out, feeling I spent too much ti treating him more like a pet than another combat companion, but what could I do? My schedule was full. There wasnt enough ti, and the training I did wasnt beneficial to him. It was sad for .
I also heard Rajah would join the others to deal with the new Quests issued to our company soon, so hed be off training again while I kept to myself. Despite now being reunited, it felt a bit like nothing had changed. I was spending ti with Rajah, sure, but not enough. To be honest, I wanted to spend ti with everybody new in Aurora, but ti was finite for each day.
Our goals all led to defeating those demonkins. Hopefully, after its all done, we could rest for a mont. Spend ti together and have less princess business and shit.
Ti was not only a gift but also a curse.
After I was done with my break and had changed back to my normal clothes, I went up to the second floor of the building, where we had the space reserved for our more wealthy custors, those who werent too thrilled with the loud crowds. While I did hear a bunch of them not liking how rowdy it was, I did hope they were enjoying themselves up here.
And they were.
Mhmm. This fragassa cake is amazing with how it combined the cream and sweet-sour taste of the berry. The soft bread just tickles your tongue.
Oh, but dear, you must be careful. This is our second piece of cake. Enjoying them is good, but look at the amount we bought. Our waistlines!
Tragedy, I know, but we can worry about that on another day. Mhmm~ Delectable.
It was a success. Our main target audience were happy. Still, it wasnt over yet. The Sarlenzia company was surviving in this city by relying on our nexus to transport yeast and proper bakers, but they will have to do without us in the future. Alia had to work hard.
Lady Alia, this piece of pastry is absolutely fantastic! Such simplicity, but the quality of the cream is outstanding. I overheard a guest say. Turning towards that voice, I saw Alia standing next to a table and speaking with the custor.
Thank you very much for this complint, Senator Vesco. The milk used for this cream ca from cows from the Myrrdin duchy. They allow them to graze inside the Krikantos Plains, a monster-infested area east of Griffonpeaks mountain. The grass there allows the milk to co out filled with more fat and nutrients good for your skin.
Skin, I see? Haha, I do wonder if it will help my old self a bit or not, but I do admit I am too out of form to look like my younger, more handso self. But, I believe this should help my beautiful wife retain hers in the future.
It seems she is making friends. A senator, even. Good.
Oh, my lady? While I was walking around with my three guards and Svena, I suddenly heard a man speak out. When I turned around, I noticed a chubby man sitting at a table with a woman and a younger man, eating a wine cake.
Keeping my smile, I nodded. Good day, mister. How is your table doing? Are the desserts to your liking?
Custor service. Another part of being an idol.
Oh, mighty fantastic, my lady princess! he exclaid, telling he knew exactly who I was before introducing himself. My na is Harrold Huumitcher. A wine and liquor connoisseur from the east of Estralia. Not only am I one of the largest alcohol rchants in this country, I am also a part of the senate. May I presu I have the greatest honor to et the illustrious Princess Hestia of the Imperial Family of Kargryxmor?
You do, sir, I answered. Most of the recipes the store is selling today ca from , so hearing sothing liked is relieving to my worried heart. Although, I do admit I dont enjoy liquor treats too much, so Im not so sure if you liked your cake.
There is no issue, my lady. The cake is to my taste. My son and wife also found the products made today quite agreeable. He pointed at the two people sitting with him, prompting them to praise their treats which I accepted. He then continued after looking around in the shop. Hmmm. I can identify quite a few senators inside your wonderful pastry shop, my lady. All of them are looking at you very carefully, outside of Lady Reajaen over there. Mhmm, I heard you t her?
I turned around, noticing Reajaen actually staring at with a wide smile, all while her son was enjoying the muffin he had. He might have so soulless eyes, but it seed he had a sweet tooth.
With a wry smile, I answered the mans question. Yes, when I handed the docunts in, Lady Reajaen invited to her mansion. We talked, but that was it.
Hmm, I see. Well, having allies inside Gleisvale is a good thing, but a dragon like you probably doesnt need it, he said with a smile, kinda hinting to what Reajaen said yesterday about the senators being unsure how to handle . Well, they say Gleisvale is the city which cannot be conquered from the outside, but I do disagree. A dragon breathing fire from the skies would hurt us, even if we have dwarven ballistae and catapults to hopefully fight back with, haha!
He paused, taking another bite from his cake before ending his eting with . Well, I must thank you for bringing such a wonderful dessert to us, Princess Hestia. I am not sure what I will talk about with Lady Alia or with you, but I shall think of sothing we could do business on. Until we et again.
Weird.
I thought I would get into more of a discussion, but it was just a small greeting really. What you would expect to do during a party or sothing. Just greet and introduce yourself, to keep up decorum.
I was up here to et with the senators since, after my eting with Reajaen who offered to ally up with us, I understood that the people around here were beginning to make their moves concerning my presence. Since we needed to have Estralia ally up with Artorias, I had to find sobody worth working with. I needed to learn more about the people here beyond that first senator that I t.
Surprisingly, as I went through everyone present, all the senators I t acted similar to Harrold Huumitcher. Small talk into so hinting about whatever, and then goodbye. Short and simple, but it did an it was a bit chilling with how I couldnt tell what they were all thinking or planning to do.
[Master, do you want to get the answers out of them?] Rajah asked, so I had to reprimand him for that suggestion. He looked at with those what did I do wrong? eyes, worrying the garms were turning him too much into a rogue.
Oi, little missy. After I was done eting my ninth senator and few random rchants, I stopped walking as I overheard sobody speak to . Surprisingly, it wasnt in that my lady princess address. It wasnt just less formal, but also more casual.
As I turned around, my body suddenly wanted to flinch back as two blood-red eyes looked right into mine. I barely managed to control it, only letting myself shake for a mont.
What? I was flabbergasted, unable to react in ti for the woman to continue speaking.
Did I spook you, dear. Oh, my deepest apologies. My eyes do glow up when I begin to find interest in soone. The eyes of the woman began to dim, turning into a pale red similar to pink.
Like a weight was removed from my heart, I cald down, blinking wildly as I felt the atmosphere turning weird around . Rajah and the twins were slightly on-guard as they kept their eyes on the woman before , looking more alert than usual. My own instincts were telling I should do the sa.
Oh, where are my manners, the woman spoke up. Only now did I notice her blond, flowing hair hiding two long, sharp ears. You may call Vivi. A traveler, you could say, just like you, Miss Most Popular.
Her perfect, model-like skin was a warm rose, showing off not a single age wrinkle as she smiled at . Captivating, you could say. It was as if she had activated sothing like [Seducers Aura] to tempt , but it felt more like her natural charisma was the one in effect right now.
Her blond hair contrasted well with her red dress, exuding a nobles aura. With a boob window large enough to shudder other woman, I knew without a question this woman understood her sex appeal to the point she would use it like a weapon. I could only imagine how many ns hearts broke after they t her.
Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor a pleasure to et you. I was cautious. Wary of the reason why I suddenly flinched.
Chard, oschaera roy Sheothrudra, she greeted in elven for Princess of Dragons. I will not take too much of your ti, dear, as you clearly have more to do for today. However, I must say that you are certainly a large surprise.
A surprise? It was a weird way to call that, but I guess I was for this city.
Yes, the desserts you brought to the country, I an. Like, look at this beautiful masterpiece of a cake! Mhmm! Soft and fluffy. It truly quenches my cravings. Such a bliss to finally taste sothing this wonderful. Once again, a culinary revolution, and one I very much like with my tea.
Once again? What? Did the elves have a change in their cuisine or sothing?
I felt confused, like really confused. I wanted to ask her what she was saying, but as if I was in a trance, I was simply listening to her. Like, as if, there was an invisible wall between us. My thoughts couldnt get my mouth to speak out.
Ahh, I must say, my step-sister truly was correct about you. Your music taste was great to hear while eating, before you went full on rowdy, and then all this cake and dessert! Hmm, I cant wait for later.
Your step-sister? I finally managed to eke sothing out.
She nodded. Yes, she was a great fan of yours when you perford in Griffonpeak, you see. But, she couldnt co as she was far, far too busy with her work. Almost overworking herself, right now. I ca here to see you in action, and I must say, she was right about the youngest oschaera of Kargryx. Certainly a surprise, my dear.
It was weird. I was unlike my previous etings with the elves who acted very respectful and more uptight but I guess I never t one with such a strong noble aura and deanor like Vivi here. It felt a bit like speaking with a noble or even royalty at this point, but she still had this carefree side about her despite knowing who I am.
It made feel smaller, to be honest. And now this part about having a step-sister. Who was she? I didnt think I knew of any blond elves or half-elves, but then again, in Peolynca hair color didnt matter too much as it could whatever depending on your parents.
Although, if I had one complaint, I think it would be your dancing, dear.
Urgk! I let out as my mind returned to the subject at hand. Did she just criticize my dancing? Y-You didnt like it?
Oh, no such thing, dear. I did. But, I felt it lacked a bit of stage presence. You know, it could be more expressive or explosive. At least, thats what my younger sister told when she saw you. As I was trying to process what she told , she handed a small parchnt. I can see you worked hard. If you want to confront my sister, go to her with these directions. Thats where our inn is if you begin from here.
When did she have the ti to write this up?!
Excuse , but how did you know As I was about to ask her about it, sobody suddenly tapped on my shoulders. Turning around, I saw Haruka looking at worriedly.
H-Hestia, could I borrow either Shay or Beth for a mont? she asked , almost urging.
Did sothing happen? Sothing told I didnt have to ask that in the first place.
Yes, so thugs have begun harassing our guests outside the shop and inside the bistro.
Seriously?
A note from AbyssRaven
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Song for today was from Victorious "You're the Reason"
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