Chapter 21 – Store Expansion (2)

I ran out of money.
Liv stared blankly at her empty wallet for a while.
Then, I checked what was wrong by comparing it with the handwritten household account book.

There wasn’t a single bit of overspending.
A considerable amount of money was required to live at the Parencia Academy.
Tuition fees for each semester, dormitory fees, expenses for maintaining dignity such as perfume and laundry, hiring private soldiers of some nobles, membership fees for salons, food expenses for tea parties, personal research materials, and even small experiment tools for classes.
Liv kept only what was truly necessary and did not indulge in any extravagance.
Nevertheless——

“Ha…”

A sigh escaped from the pretty mouth.
It was expected that expenses other than tuition would be delayed due to administrative processing by the university.
The problem happened because the second year students lost in the last magic competition.

Since he was unable to win the prize, Baron Greenwood, who had no fiefdom or vassal, had only a palm-sized wallet.
If things continued like this, I might really end up starving.

‘I haven’t even finished studying yet.’

The desk where she sat was piled with all kinds of magic books and theory books.
These were all things I read during the day.
It would be great if she could earn money for her studies.
It was a truly cruel world.

However, there were some people who could not understand such a rebbe.
Karen found it rather absurd that her own friend was worried about her money.
There are as many people in the academy who want Liv Labre as there are stars in the sky.

“Just go to any professor and ask them to be your teaching assistant. “If you go into a lab, you also get a separate research fee.”
“That…”
“Didn’t Professor Fabret say a while ago that he would even write a letter of recommendation for Megrez Matap? “You even turned down a project that the highest authority on soft magic asked you to participate in.”
“…”

As Karen said, Liv has so far refused most of the opportunities that other students have been unable to take.
The reason was not because she was not confident in her skills or because money was tight.

“A priest-priest relationship cannot be formed and broken off arbitrarily.”

More than 90% of the professors at Parenzia Academy come from Magic Tower.
Dube, Merak, Pekda, Megrez, Alios, Mizar, and Alkaid.
The seven magic towers of Penheim, which symbolize the immutable celestial bodies in the Prium Mobile, are working hard to attract even the slightest bit of outstanding talent.
Of course, the target audience is students attending the academy.
If Liv learns magic in a professor’s lab and becomes a priest, it was clear that Liv’s career path would be decided at the magic tower to which the professor belonged.

Liv’s purpose was not to go to the Magic Tower and sharpen her magic skills for the rest of her life.
There’s only one thing she wants——
Greenwood Nam was to bring back with her own hands the medal she should have originally received from her royal family.

Of course she didn’t even tell Karen that.
This is ultimately Liv’s personal problem.

“You really don’t have a professor you like?”
“…”
“Or are you targeting the chairman? To inherit his unique magic?”
“Don’t be ridiculous, Karen. “People will listen.”

A mere student can master the Archduke’s magic.
In the first place, the method of succession of Reincarnation’s unique magic is unknown, unlike Roshyar’s magic that is passed down through the blood lineage.
Even Merak Tower has never announced Lehel Darad’s direct disciple, so it is impossible for anyone to learn.

Anyway, Liv had to find a way to make her money.
There was interest in virtual gold through blockchain magic, which is popular among some wizards these days, but it was also an investment that required seed money.

Lunch hour.
Eventually deciding to find out what simple chores she could do on campus, she headed to her cafeteria.
The first thing I noticed was the small traces where the leaflets had been removed.
Come to think of it, it was time for the salon to open.
Any gathering was something Liv could never even dream of.

“Uh?”

Today, unlike usual, only one of the flyers that were stuck up close together survived.
And it wasn’t about promoting the salon.

[Looking for a part-time job at a concession stand.]
[Accommodation and meals provided (canteen bread). Sign up for the 4 major insurance policies (rescue in times of crisis). Hourly wage: 6 silver per hour. Period of negotiation.]
[Family-like atmosphere. Parencia Academy undergraduate students welcome.]

[If you take it off, it goes behind.]

It was a flyer advertising a part-time job position that seemed tailored to Liv.

***

A notice was posted looking for part-time workers.
When Bill sends the materials through the merchant, I need someone to look after the store while I carry out the construction, so I decided to hire someone in advance.
However, was it as expected? Unlike the district where I lived, there was no flood of contacts from part-time workers looking for work.
The reason was simple. There is no reason for a noble attending Parenzia Academy to work for 6 silver per hour.

Still, as if my expectations were not completely betrayed, several students came to visit.
First and foremost, applicant number 1.

“I want to do it.”
“Fail.”

Adela is hired as a part-time worker? This guy who can’t even calculate money properly?
Maybe he was aiming for the store’s mascot position, but he wasn’t a good candidate for a clerk.
I had no choice but to leave it to him last time, but in the meantime, I just grabbed the bread and ate it as I wanted, so I only lost money.
There are more people like Javert in the world than Bishop Miriel.
Her shop, which will hire her already with her ex and her 2nd offender, will not be anywhere in Farencia.

Next, applicant number 2.

“… Do you want to work here?”
“No?”
“Phee?”

Erzsebet took a sip of the tea I had brewed as a demonstration and tilted her head with a frown.

“Then why did you come?”
“I want to pay for the popcorn Pi ate during the competition.”
“Pi—.”
“And please tell P.I. That he was sorry about last time.”
“Pi—.”

Are you talking about targeting the concession stand? Shouldn’t that be said directly?

“I want you to ask if P.E. Is related to Terra Ernesten.”
“Pi—.”
“If you don’t say something, I’ll attack you with my beak.”
“Pi—.”

I took her money from Erzhebet and sent her back.
She had no obligation to answer.

Also, applicant number 3.
As soon as I saw the scarlet head peeking out from under the counter, I sighed.

“Ha… “Are you here to work part-time?”
“On the contrary, he hires you. “I will pay you 100 times your hourly wage.”
“Let’s go out.”

No one got this right.
After sending out Darling, I fell into deep trouble in the deserted canteen.

Why is it so difficult to get a part-time job?
Since it was a store job at best, I didn’t expect much.
All you have to do is be sincere, meticulous, and reasonably polite.
Yes, a student with the exact opposite image of Adela——

Smart.

At that time, a cautious knock was heard.
I was delighted when I saw the person behind the glass door.

“Hey, you’re looking for someone to work…” …”
“Pass!”
“Yes?”

Anyway, I passed.
First, let’s write a contract.

***

Liv Labre. In reverse, it’s Lev Rabri.
Aside from her somewhat unusual name, her personality and magic skills were evaluated as the best.
Although the title is only in name and there is no backstory to speak of, he is the student who gets talked into the most by professors who chat on the bench behind the cafeteria.
When you enter your third year, there will definitely be a lot of invitations to marry and join the tower from all kinds of magic towers and families. Perhaps it is still in progress.

Lev Labry.
I wanted to hear how such a shabby person came to visit such a precious place.

“Are you sure you want to work here?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“I need money…”

I was just asking why I worked at the cafeteria, I wasn’t asking about the general reason.
As soon as I stayed still, she noticed quickly and said, “Hot!” She answered again, her face blushing.

“Once you enter a professor’s lab, it’s difficult to leave freely.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. Regardless of the class, if you learn magic that only wizards belonging to the Magic Tower know, it means you will soon become a member of it.”

Hmm. Is it.
Certainly, the magic of this world is roughly equivalent to cutting-edge technology in modern times, so it is natural that security is thorough.
Terra has never once been reluctant to share her magic with others, but that is something unusual about her.

“Then, first, let’s adjust the time when you can go to the store. “I will tell you everything step by step.”
“Yes.”
“Construction will start soon, but I’ll be a little busy at that time, so you can take charge of the counter. When construction is over, the newly built space will be used as a cafe, so you can work there. Have you ever learned the tea ceremony?”
“Yes. “I learned it in liberal arts class.”
“The grade is…”
“The highest point.”

Even the way she avoids eye contact, perhaps a little shy, is beautiful.
Yes, this is a proper student.
When you throw bread, it’s not like a wizard attending Penheim’s top educational institution is to chase after it like a Frisbee and pick it up.

“I wrote it all down.”
“Hmm…”

The contract has been written, and now all that remains is my approval.
In fact, it was difficult to view Baron Reeve as a completely safe person, as he had previously shown interest in the basement.
She later said it was a misunderstanding and she received an apology…

“Can I do this?”

Clerk’s apron made of dark blue canvas.
When I saw how thin her waist was and how she was turning around, tightening the straps as much as possible, I wondered if that was important.

If you think about it, she doesn’t know what’s in the basement.
The door inside the warehouse will always be closed, and even if discovered, it is impossible to infer the identity of what is buried inside.
And as for Greenwood——it is a family that has absolutely no connection to the Holy Kingdom.

“It’s good.”

I think it will be a little easier now that I’ve somehow found a part-time job.

“I guess I can start working tomorrow afternoon during class time. See you then.”
“Yes. Hey, then…”

Huh?

“Since you are the owner of the store, you are now the owner… “Can I call you Nim?”
“…”

Wouldn’t it be enough to be the boss like you have been up to now?
It took quite a bit of conflict to say that.