About Her Highness
However…
(There’s one problem.)
The moment Maryne started refining the concept, she immediately ran into a wall.
Even if she was the daughter of the prestigious magic house, House Flamsteed, Maryne was still only eight years old.
She had made a name for herself with macarons and pudding, and her skincare cosmetics had made her known among the upper classes.
But even so, would nobles happily attend a salon hosted by an eight-year-old child...?
(That’s difficult. The higher the rank, the more people care about appearances and pride. They’d probably hesitate to attend a salon opened by a child.)
In other words, it needed prestige. Authority.
Maryne thought about the problem.
The answer came immediately.
“That’s it! I just need to ask Her Highness Sheralnia!”
Second Princess Sheralnia.
A royal, and a woman with absolute authority in political and financial circles.
What would happen if she participated in the salon?
No matter how powerful a grand noble might be, they could not simply dismiss a salon attended by a princess.
(I should ask Her Highness right away!)
Maryne immediately began writing a letter addressed to the princess.
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A few days later.
Maryne was granted another audience with Sheralnia at the royal castle.
When she explained her salon concept there, Sheralnia responded like this.
“I see. It sounds interesting, so I suppose I can participate. I did say I would fully support your business, after all.”
“I am deeply honored!!”
Maryne made a tiny fist-pump in her heart.
However, Sheralnia’s words continued.
“... That said, if it’s boring, I’ll attend once and leave immediately. If you want to keep me interested, then prepare something entertaining.”
“......”
Maryne fell silent.
(That’s quite the unreasonable demand, Your Highness...!)
To expect an eight-year-old child to prepare an event capable of impressing the Second Princess...
But Maryne wasn’t dissatisfied.
If anything, she was getting fired up.
(Well, all I have to do is prepare an event capable of making Her Highness gasp in admiration. If I can’t manage at least that much, the salon attendees probably won’t be satisfied either.)
That was what Maryne thought.
Then another thought crossed her mind.
(Though... what exactly does Her Highness like?)
For now, she decided she needed to research Sheralnia’s interests first.
For this sort of thing, asking Rhinos was the correct answer.
Maryne promptly explained the situation to Rhinos and had him gather information on Sheralnia.
Several days later, the information started coming in.
“Rhinos. Were you able to learn anything about Her Highness’s hobbies?”
“Yes. After consulting several sources... it appears Her Highness dearly loves the arts.”
“The arts...”
Maryne slowly savored the words.
Rhinos continued.
“I have heard she possesses deep knowledge of music, painting, sculpture, and poetry alike. Apparently she also attends every major concert held in the royal capital.”
“I see...”
Suddenly, Maryne understood.
(So that’s why she expressed interest in salon culture.)
Because she loved the arts, she had become interested in a cultural exchange gathering like a salon.
If Sheralnia had been indifferent toward the arts, there was a good chance she would have refused to participate.
Maryne remained silent for a while as she thought.
Then, the instant she realized something, it felt like a spark exploded inside her head.
(That’s it... I might be able to make money through art!!)
A brand-new business idea shot through her mind like lightning.
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