Preparations for Returning
Once the plan was set, it was just a matter of putting it into action.
Especially for the new store, we need to move quickly to get it established in time.
Last night, Princess Rodenlight mentioned that she would like a few dresses once the new store is ready, and given how prominent Young lady Kou was, orders will likely come in as soon as word gets out.
We need to act before that happens.
According to Alizée, since we have a commission from Princess Rodenlight, no other noble will try to cut in, and if they do, a single letter addressed to Princess Rodenlight will resolve everything.
Power can be frightening.
In any case, nothing can proceed without returning to Vardmoi.
I want to head back immediately, but it's not that simple.
Currently, I am a guest of the Marquis Vardmoi family.
Leaving abruptly would be rude, especially since I'm also a merchant employed by Marquis Vardmoi.
Thus, I arranged to explain the situation to Marquis Vardmoi.
After explaining, he asked me to wait a bit.
The reason was that one of the nobles present at the party, Young lord Vic, wanted to meet Young lady Kou, and she needed a dress prepared for the occasion.
Yes, I am completely a tailor now.
"What kind of dress should I make this time?"
"Hmm... It shouldn't be too extravagant. Something that doesn't lose its elegance but also honors the other party."
I have no idea what that means!
Even if I think about it alone, I won't understand.
The members of Wildcat Claws also said they have no idea about noble dress affairs.
So I asked Alizée, who suggested a modestly colored dress that isn't too restrictive might be best.
Thank you, Alizée!
I returned to the Marquis Vardmoi residence and hurriedly set to work on the dress.
Combining existing patterns, I managed to create four different dress designs within a week.
Marquis Vardmoi and Young lady Kou both said that would be sufficient.
With nothing else left to do in the Royal Capital, Marquis Vardmoi even prepared a farewell banquet to send us off perfectly.
However, just as we were preparing to depart the next day, Grandmaster Rumaja of the Adventurers' Guild arrived at the Marquis Vardmoi residence.
She had an urgent meeting with Marquis Vardmoi and asked me to attend as well, knowing I was there.
What could this be about?
"Mhm, I apologize for the sudden visit at this hour."
"No problem. However, what brings the Grandmaster of the Adventurers' Guild to a noble house unannounced?"
"That's the thing. All the roads leading west from the Royal Capital, especially those leading to Vardmoi, have been closed. I met Alizée at the Adventurers' Guild and came here to stop Lily from departing."
"All roads to the west are closed? What on earth is happening?"
"We're not sure. Since the day before yesterday, none of the adventurers who went hunting around the western forest have returned. And today, one adventurer fled back, calling for help from the northwestern highway. He said his comrades were devoured by Ice Wolves.”
Ice Wolves!?
What on earth is happening?
What do you think about this chapter?
