54.

“Would you like me to braid your hair?”

I tied my hair up for the first time since I came here. It got on her nerves because he kept tickling her face while she was cooking. However, since she was tying it alone, it was not tied up nicely. After complaining about it, her class came over and tied her hair.

I may have felt it last time, but Ban’s hand movements were very skillful and smooth.

“Yes, good.”

The hands are also large and delicately braid the hair. Sometimes, whenever my fingers brushed my scalp, my throat would tingle involuntarily. The careful and gentle touch was truly satisfying. I felt like I could fall asleep like this.

“It’s done.”

But I really have to go see the store today. Richt hid his regret and stood up. As he stepped out of the house, the sunlight greeted them.

“let’s go.”

Van walked next to Richt. How absurd it was that he kept trying to stand behind at first. I wondered if she had any intention of lying about her identity. She refused to move even after being persuaded, but only after hearing that if she continued like this, her identity might be discovered, did she stand next to him.

I always wore a uniform that tightly covered my body, but it felt different to see him wearing different clothes. At first, I was confused because there were no clothes in the right size, but there was a clothing store nearby, so I was able to order one. The tunic I am wearing now was also tailored there.

The dark-colored tunic with the slightly open chest area suited Van very well. My eyes kept falling on the firm breasts that were peeking out.

As I walk with my class, women passing by stop, stop, and look back. That’s probably why Van is so handsome. As she looked at him, she became grumpy for no reason.

“half.”

Richt snapped his finger at Van.

“Bow down.”

Without a doubt, Ban came closer and lowered his upper body. Richt pulled and tightened the straps on his tunic’s chest. So the chest that was briefly visible was no longer visible.

“good.”

Ban tilted his head without even knowing what was good. Why is a grown man tilting his head? Cute! If you look cute in your own eyes, won’t other people see you that way too? Richt pinched Van’s cheek. Even though it was quite painful, I didn’t avoid half of it.

“Okay, let’s go.”

Richt took a stride forward again.

rattle.

The bell at the door rang and two people entered. Roxon, a nearby house seller, recognized them right away. This is not a small town. In addition, there were many people who came and went to make a living through commerce, so I only remembered those who were in need.

‘But these two are an exception.’

Is it because of the looks or the attitude? Or is it because of the atmosphere? The two settled in a small town and quickly became famous.

“welcome.”

“hello.”

They greet you quite politely, but that doesn’t diminish the atmosphere you have. I am confident even if I risk all my money. That person is a nobleman who grew up nobly.

“hello.”

The person next to him must be a knight. Not only does he have a sturdy-looking body, he always carries a sword. Sometimes when he walks alone, he has no expression, but sometimes he smiles when a nobleman is next to him. Because of that, the village girls were in a stir, and it seemed to him that they were just dreaming in vain.

First, Roxon naturally held both hands and bent his waist.

“What brought you here?”

“I want to open a store. “Is there a good place?”

“Yes. there is.”

Roxon stood in front of the village map posted on the wall.

“How about this way? The market is close, and there are shops nearby. “There are a lot of people passing by, so business will be good.”

Without even knowing what the industry is, I start talking.

“The price is quite expensive, but it is clean and nice.”

“I think a more remote place would be better.”

You said you were going to do business in a remote place. I guess it’s just a hobby.

Roxon moved his hand on the map.

“Then what about here?”

It is a small store on the outskirts of the market.

“This is where Grandpa Bakery used to run a bakery. This is a store that I opened when I retired due to my age. “There is more than half of the space for baking bread, but that can be done with construction.”

“It’s good. Can I see it? “I’m also planning to bake bread.”

At those words, I unconsciously glanced at the nobleman’s hand.

‘Bread with those hands?’

Of course, actions and words came out differently.

“I will guide you right away.”

Roxon showed Grandpa Bakery’s shop to the nobleman. He was very satisfied and bought his store on the spot.

What kind of bread would a nobleman make and sell? After completing his transaction, Roxon returned to his shop, scratching his head. He never imagined that the small store would become a more popular place than when Grandpa Beckery ran it.

The first thing I did as soon as I bought the store was clean it.

“I will do it.”

As Richt put on an apron and picked up a broom, Van looked anxious.

“I can do it too.”

He stepped forward confidently, but soon Richt had no choice but to collapse. After overcoming a near-death crisis, my body seemed to have become weaker. In the end, half of the rest of the cleaning was taken care of by her. He skillfully began cleaning and repairing the broken parts.

“Where did you learn that?”

There must have been insufficient time to practice swordsmanship.

“I learned it because I thought I would need it.”

Ban did not think he would be able to live as a knight until the end. He thought that in the end he would either die on the battlefield or be left broken. Because Richt hated himself.

I thought there would be no happy future. Still, the lingering desire remained, so I learned other things whenever I had time. Although he didn’t learn it directly, and only glanced at it, he seemed to have a natural talent for doing things with his hands. There was nothing that couldn’t be done half-heartedly.

It wasn’t long before the small shop where the dust settled was transformed.

“What should we name the store?”

“I haven’t thought about anything. “Wouldn’t it be okay without it?”

“Still, since I have to report to the Yeongju Castle that I am opening a store, I think it would be better to have a name.”

Van knew more information than Richt, who had decided to open a store.

‘Name, name.’

While looking out the window unconsciously, a chubby cat strolled past. Then, he twitched his butt while looking at the birds gathered together on the floor. Looking at him reminded him of the wind spirits he had not seen for a while.

Will I be safe? I hope you’re safe. Although they were somewhat annoying, they were always there to help Richt. It was natural for us to become attached.

“wind.”

“yes?”

“Let’s do it with the wind.”

Richt quickly decided on a name. After cleaning up the store, he next tried baking bread. He decided to sell pastries in addition to basic white bread and morning bread. The ingredients were delivered by a merchant connected to Ain.

The problem is the price.

Only a small labor cost was added to the raw material cost. It’s not that I don’t have enough money right now, it’s just that it’s expensive. It was because the ingredients were too good.

Next is business time. At first, they tried to open early in the morning like other bakeries, but there was one problem.

“… … I’m sleepy.”

Originally, Richt was a person who did not need to wake up early. In addition, his physical strength was low, so he couldn’t wake up early in the morning. So he had no choice but to open later than other bakeries.

“Is this how bread will sell?”

Richt looked suspicious. He didn’t seem to have any intention of doing business.

“It will sell.”

Ban spoke firmly and displayed the bread Richt had baked. Since I didn’t think any guests would come, I only baked a little bit. Because she didn’t really promote it. If the situation arises, the two of us might be able to handle it together.

“Then I will open the door.”

After leaving the store, the sign in front of the door was turned upside down. And soon after, the closed door opened. It was the first customer.

“hello.”

The customer who greeted me shyly was taken aback by the fact that there were only three types of bread, but picked one up. And the whole time he was counting, he looked at Richt and then turned away with a sigh. Ban’s brows furrowed at the sight.

“Wow, this is selling?”

Richt, who was excited about his first sale, did not know the condition of the class. Then the next customer came in. The slightly toasted bread quickly ran out. The class went out and passed the signs again.

“I can bake some more tomorrow.”

Richt hesitated and looked at the money.

“Okay, let’s bake some cookies!”

I was hesitant because it required a lot of sugar, but when I saw that it was for sale, I thought I could bake it. I was excited and thought about other menu items for a while. Van cleaned up the store, took himself and his money, and led them home. On the way, I bought some meat with the money I earned today. It wasn’t that I had a shortage of money, but it was a refreshing feeling to hold the money I earned myself.

Even if you really step down from your position as duke and leave everything behind, how will you make a living? Richt looked up at Van walking next to him. He must have sensed his gaze and looked at Richt.

“It’s peaceful.”

I wanted this daily life to continue for a long time. Richt hesitated for a moment and then gently took his classmate’s hand. Then Bando came to hold Richt’s hand. For some reason, my face gets hot. I’ve done even worse things, but I don’t know why it’s so embarrassing.

My heart was itching.