Jeff tried to leave quickly after buying, but thanking him for coming like this, I helped him hold the skewered meat after a few tries of blowing away the hot air, allowing him to grip the handle properly.

“What sauce did he apply? It seems similar to what I had in my past life.”

I observed the skewered meat, which I had just received, turning it around. The outer part was not too burnt, and the sweet smell wafting gently stimulated my appetite.

“Since it’s made quickly, it’s hot. You have to blow on it and cool it down. Got it?”

“Okay.”

Although I briefly disliked him for behaving so unusually in the fitting room, now he’s a good person, a kind person. I felt the perception of Jeff changing in an instant and enjoyed the skewered meat with a satisfied feeling.

“It would be delicious even if mushrooms or small sausages were added between the meat.”

Unfortunately, this shop only used meat and didn’t skewer anything else with it.

“Leaving that aside, Jeff, this guy is somehow still doing what he used to do when he was young.”
So, is it true that people don’t easily change?

“Well, whatever. Let’s just enjoy the meat for now.”

Leaning Pobi against my side, I walked alongside Jeff, holding a skewer of meat with my free hand. Now, the key was how we would return to the imperial city. Climbing up the steep path would be difficult, so calling a carriage for a comfortable journey was crucial.

“Dad, have you thought about how to go back?”

“Of course. For the hardworking Darling in the clothing store, we’ll return comfortably by riding a carriage.”

What thorough preparedness is this?

“When did you prepare for that?”

“While our daughter was changing clothes, I gave orders through Esian. We’ll arrive at the meeting point a little further, and knights in casual attire will guide us to where the carriages are.”

This level of sneakiness while whispering is quite elaborate. It shows exceptional determination and agility.

“Feels like he might get caught.”

Even if we’ve only been away for an hour, I’m concerned. If he ordered someone around like that, Hecate would probably come to see me during her break and find out.

“I told Miranda and Haley to manage things on their own, but dealing with a general and the Empress of the Empire would be tough until the end.”

With various thoughts, I continued to eat the hot skewered meat, blowing on it bit by bit. It was to avoid burning my mouth; if I had wolfed it down in one go, it would have been a big problem.

“Honey, how about closing the store and moving to the west now?”

“Are you crazy? We’ve just settled down, and this nobleman says such things!”

Is it okay to argue like this right after the customers leave? Somehow, the man occupying a seat nearby seemed to be playing around and had a self-satisfied look on his face, which made him appear quite irritating.

“Huh, suddenly reincarnated as the wife of a drunkard, wandering around trying to grab his hair.”

I’d rather be a beggar on the street. What joy is there in enjoying all this wealth after going through such hardships?

“Forget about the taste of the meat. Let’s stop thinking about it.”

Ignoring Pobi, who had an expression as if to say, “Please give me a bite,” I sighed inwardly, looking ahead.

“Moreover, if you go there, it takes ten days to walk! If you’re not going to help with the business, go home quickly!”

“Ah, listen to what people have to say until the end! I heard it cleverly at the tavern today.”

Not being able to go to the tavern and having such a nuisance. I sighed, feeling a bit embarrassed by Pobi’s pitiful expression, who seemed to say, “Please give me a bite.”
In a society with a class system, unless there’s a disguised opportunity like meeting and being recognized by me, similar to the cases of Jeff and Hecate, commoners cannot live like nobles.

Even if one happens to have good luck and makes some money by expanding their business, the scale of wealth cannot compare to that of the nobility.

It’s just a means to live without financial difficulties and to reside in better housing. However, earning enough money to acquire a large mansion and hire several servants is out of the question.

“This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

Unless my hearing reaches a superhuman level, even if I pretend not to hear the conversation, Jeff, Esian, and Lilith are likely listening.

Not knowing my true identity, Jeff and Esian are probably trying to alleviate the boredom of the one and only Crown Princess and create good memories for her. Therefore, they are observing all the sounds and actions on the street while we are out.

“Well, that makes sense.”

Anyway, with this, countless speculations I had made so far have been confirmed as facts.

“Someone is definitely orchestrating things in the western coastal area.”

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. I handed the remaining skewer stick to Pobi since Jeff said he would discard it.

“I need to investigate it more thoroughly when I return.”

Next time, I hugged Pobi with both arms. After being empty-stomached for a few hours, perhaps lacking energy, Pobi, who had been making a slightly dissatisfied face, let out a small sound and soon collapsed.