“By the way, there’s no income without any business.”

Oh my, after glancing at the women who couldn’t take their eyes off Jeff until the end, I turned my gaze forward again. I wandered around the streets for a while, carefully observing the surroundings as if I were looking for danger. However, the earnings were much less than expected.

“When you can’t get information on the main street, going to a tavern is the best option.”

But now, with a body that was only ten years old, I couldn’t go to a place I absolutely couldn’t go.

“Since I can’t suggest going there with Jeff, well.”

Honestly, there was no need to hide the means and methods, but in the situation of living as a child, it was impossible to ask to be sent there as a soul that had lived for hundreds of years. It would be absurd.

“Walking side by side with you like this makes me think of the first imperial inspection in Seonhwang and the capital.”
Jeff, who had been walking slightly ahead, took a step back and gently took my hand, whispering a few words. While Releases and Eshian were guarding behind, it seemed like Jeff wanted to prevent us from getting scattered in the crowded area by nudging people here and there, preparing for any unexpected situations.

“The Seonhwang generously bought a lot of meat for Dad. It feels like we had meat without any reservations.”

Sharing a nostalgic experience that had become a precious memory with a picnic, Jeff, who had inadvertently become an adult and a father taking his children to the places he used to stroll around in his childhood, had a tender expression, saying how it felt new to revisit those places.

“I don’t remember anything about my wallet being severely depleted because you kept buying meat so much.”

All I could remember was getting heavily taxed every time for buying meat. Later on, I conquered even the tornado potatoes sold by street vendors, preparing my wallet abundantly.

Of course, after acquiring Hecate, the three of us went out together.

“Mom, isn’t this expensive?”

Suddenly, the scene from Jeff and Hecate’s childhood, where they bet on who could eat more, resulting in a heated argument with tears and runny noses, flashed through my mind as we entered the shopping district.

“Don’t worry about it.”

And at that moment, in front of a clothing store, a boy and a young woman with a hood appeared, exchanging warm smiles. The woman seemed to be the boy’s mother, gently stroking the curly hair of the boy.

“I wanted to buy you better clothes, but I’m sorry, this is all I can do this year.”

I just stared at them, planning to pass by quickly, but due to Jeff suddenly stopping and standing still, I ended up standing beside him.

I don’t know why he was acting like this when the other party felt our gaze and turned their heads. However, Jeff showed a keen interest in the conversation of the couple and was focusing intently on their interaction.

“Oh…”

Why is he doing this? Suddenly expressing admiration and covering his chin with one hand, his eyes began to sparkle. This was a sign that Jeff had come up with a fantastic idea or a precursor to some impromptu action.

‘What inspiration did he get from their conversation?’

Even though he sometimes acts like a fool, he is an emperor after all. He might have gained ideas related to policies by observing a glimpse of imperial citizens’ lives.

“Dasling.”

“?”

Zoom .

This situation was unexpected. While I was contemplating whether to scold him by telling him to look properly, Jeff stepped forward and suddenly lifted me up.

“Dad?”

Unable to say anything about his behavior, I held Poppie tightly in my arms. In the midst of Jeff’s bewildered gaze, he looked at me and smirked, then suddenly made a swooshing sound and rushed towards the clothing store at the speed of light.

“Your Majesty!”

“Where are you suddenly going!”

I heard Eshian and Releases’ surprised voices from behind, and Jeff, without caring about his subordinates, entered the store and looked around with a pleased expression on his face.
The front side of the store, based on the entrance, was filled with various types of garments displayed on marble shelves that looked somewhat pricey. Between the shelves, large and long windows, adorned with luxurious silk curtains featuring silver embroidery, showcased the pinnacle of splendor.

Moreover, the unique combination of a light purple wallpaper and pink-mingled sand-like window frames stood out. The section reserved for relatively affordable clothes had the same structure, and I silently applauded the absence of differentiated markings based on colors.

“Dad, did you decide to buy clothes for that boy we saw earlier?”

We already had a variety of dresses and accessories arranged by season in the dressing room at the Bovellian Castle. I couldn’t understand the impulse to acquire more clothes, feeling that having diverse designs of dresses and accessories meant they were all already mine.

“Did you misunderstand, thinking I envied that side because I looked at it?”

“No, Dasling.”

Finally realizing his hasty actions, Jeff, who had become quiet late, smiled kindly at me.

“I’m sorry for coming to the fitting room impulsively without saying anything.”

Soon after, just like the woman with the hood did to her son outside the clothing store, Jeff patted my head with one hand and added.

“Dad came into this store with a parent’s heart. Parents always want to give only the best to their children.”

Afterward, Jeff, who laughed cheerfully alone and proudly, shouted loudly when the staff appeared.

“Owner! Show us all the most splendid clothes in the capital!”