Various people began frequenting Ruben Castle for the sake of children in need of education.

“Truly extraordinary individuals, every one of them.”

The private tutors Kashar recommended boasted impressive credentials.

I examined their portraits and chose those who looked the most virtuous.

“Facial features are a science, after all.”

Of course, I also verified their reputations.

All were unblemished.

Just then, one of the private tutors was approaching from the opposite hallway.

It was Baron Babylon Brose, who taught the history of the Reihardt Empire and the continent.

“Hello, Baron Brose.”

“Oh, Your Highness Halen.”

Baron Brose widened his eyes in a sign of delight.

Whether it was in his portrait or every time I met him, he looked genuinely goodnatured.

“His eyes are particularly kind.”

He reminded me of a harmless deer. Even his gentle voice suggested that I had chosen well.

“Are the young princes actively participating?”

“Indeed, they are. Today we covered the early history of the Empire, and both princes were exceptionally attentive. Prince Louis was…quite energetic today.”

Baron Brose sounded slightly weary as he spoke.

“He must have asked some troublesome questions again.”

Louis was very curious about strangers. He kept asking questions, but now he claimed he would ask only when he scored full marks.

“Teacher, tell us your first love story!”

It was in the same vein, so I left it alone.

“Perhaps it’s his own way of enhancing his motivation for study.”

It wasn’t disrupting the class.

I decided to think positively.

Still, I felt bad for putting such a good person in a difficult situation, so I wanted to take extra care of Baron Brose.

“If there’s anything lacking or uncomfortable during the lessons, please feel free to tell me.”

“Not at all, thank you for always welcoming me so warmly.”

He waved his hand as if to dismiss the idea.

“The snacks are quite luxurious as well. Choco Pies. My wife has tried several times to get them and failed.”

If the palace was a street of wealth, the capital had Nike Square.

I had opened a rice wine saloon and a highend confectionery there.

[Extra! Extra! The harmony of soft white cream melting in your mouth and the bittersweet pie! A dessert called ‘chocolate’ debuts. People from all walks of life are lining up. A special dessert shop with a veiled owner.]

This was a daily article in the Reihardt newspaper.

At first, people were resistant, but the store was doing well now.

“It was simple to quell the nobles who were causing trouble in the beginning.”

“All I had to do was send Kashar as a customer.”

It was a spell that immediately quieted the shop on the brink of a brawl.

The store had gained a rather peculiar reputation after Kashar’s visit.

“A restaurant even the intimidating Duke visits!”

“Only 20 items sold per day, only to noble guests!”

It had become trendy for nobles to visit personally.

“Well, not that it necessarily had to be that way.”

The store was thriving, thanks in part to its many famous patrons.

“I should go there sometime.”

I hadn’t visited the store myself, though it had been open for about two weeks.

But from the surveillance footage and what I’d heard, it was clear how well it was doing.

“I’m a bit worried.”

I could only bring a limited amount from my dreams.

I couldn’t keep bringing the same things, so I needed to think more about this problem.

“I’ll pack some as a gift for you. We just got a fresh batch.”

“Really?! Well, I should decline… Ahem, but my wife really wants it. I’ll gratefully accept.”

He was genuinely gracious in his thanks.

He thanked me several times, then suddenly looked wistful.
Both of you have grown up so well. You must have put in a lot of effort.

“Hmm, a little?”

I should have said no at times like this.

After turning the mansion upside down, I wanted to feel a bit proud.

Over at the courtyard, the domestic magic tower was glowing beautifully.

‘The next class is basic magic, so they should be there by now.’

It was the children’s favorite class these days.

Thinking of the excited children, my past hardships felt worth it.

Whether I was just looking out the window or not, Baron Brose who was also looking outside exclaimed,

“No matter how many times I see it, this landscape never grows old. Truly, this is the most beautiful castle I’ve ever seen.”

The domestic magic tower reflected the sun, creating a rainbow.

Below that were a white gazebo and a small pond. In the pond, the water wheel spun as small fish gracefully swam.

From the front, it looked flashy, but from this different perspective, the castle had a serene charm.

“All thanks to Miss Aileen!”

Suddenly, Prizia, who cut between me and the baron, clung to me.

“Princess El?”

Baron Brose blinked in surprise.

Even he, who had sent his children to the Imperial Academy, knew well of Prizia, the professor.

“I am super close friends with Aileen!”

‘Just say we’re friends!’

I was embarrassed by Prizia’s enthusiastic proclamation.

Prizia was my friend and interior design partner who frequented the mansion.