「Uh, how.... How could you say such harsh words.... I'm not a scammer!」

「👑👑👑👑👟 . Ha ha ha ha!」

At Raphine's words, Ruby began to giggle and laugh as if she was dying of fun. Orpana's face, which had turned into a human, turned red.

'Again, try changing into a different form.'

At Raphine's request, Orphana gasped and changed her appearance.

Then, an aristocratic woman with a pompous and splendid appearance appeared in front of her.

Her pure white skin, her indigo blue hair, piercing eyes, blue eyes like the sea, red lips, and a proud expression.

It was the first time I had seen her sister so arrogant in the world.

clap clap. Raphine applauded.

No matter who you look at, you look like a young president, it's perfect.

'Okay, perfect.'

「...!」

'Come on, this is what it looks like. Orphana, you will be my agent and do business in this form from now on. What do you think?'

「In this form? But me, I'm a male spirit....」

'If you don't like it, let's cancel the contract right away. Because you were destined to go to Zerkan anyway.'

「this person...!」

Over the past few days, Raphine has gotten a more complete picture of Orphana.

Orphana, the more Raphine said, 'Go away.'

then?

「... I'll do what the master tells me to do! Please don't say you're canceling the contract! Yeah? please!」

it was good

So let's get to work, shall we?

* * *

Next day.

Raphine rolled over on the playroom mat with a grumpy expression on her face.

Next to Raphine like that, there were Luka and Lois, chattering like a confrontation.

When Raphine rolled over to one side, avoiding it, Luka and Lois followed them on their knees.

'Sigh....'

Raphine looked at the ceiling with a tired expression.

I would like to run out to do market research right away, but as a six-year-old, I couldn't help myself.

Yesterday it was hard to play with Adrian, but today it was Luca and Lois' turn.

"Come on, Raphine. Tell me. huh? Now who is the best?"

Luka asked openly, pointing at something that looked like a magic tool for recording.

It seemed that Adrian had seen it used and had immediately rescued it through a servant.

"Huh, I can't. I need to get out my secret weapon. Raphine. Would you like to see this?"

As Raphine lay still with her fat expression on her face, Lois pulled something out of her pocket as if she couldn't help it.

Luke's expression wrinkled when he discovered it.

"You are foul! You decided not to convince me to eat!"

"Then what? Raphine doesn't say anything!"

"this... I have candy too!"

"That's why you brought along!"

Luka and Lois quarreled with each other, took out the lollipop they had hidden in their arms, and showed it to Raphine.

Raphine blinked her eyes impatiently as she looked at the colorful candy.

Actually... After returning to the duke's house.

Raphine was no longer starving as the nutritional imbalance was resolved.

Maybe that's why, the troublesome thing about her child's instincts popping out didn't happen any more.

Except in special cases like extreme sleepiness, she can always maintain a decent attitude. like now.

When Raphine simply looked at her candy with a solemn expression on her face, Luca and Lois seemed perplexed.

'under.... Candy.'

Temptation through candy? it was just funny

Maybe it's good for these little kids.

Raphine shook her head flutteringly.

It was then.

"Then what about chocolate?"

Luca took the chocolate out of her pocket, just in case.

Chocolate in a light brown package.

"...."

To be honest, candy wasn't to Raphine's taste.

But what about chocolate?

this... hold up? Who the hell can stand this?

Besides, that chocolate was Raphine's favorite chocolate. When Sylane first gave it to me, how ecstatic I was to eat it.

Because it wasn't just chocolate, it was "hazelnut flavored" chocolate.

Raphine sighed and held out her hand, and the corners of her Luka's lips rose meanly for her child.

"Raphine, nothing is free in this world."

"...."

When Luca held out her magic tool, Raphine said compromised.

"I like Luca oppa the most."

Although it was a voice that had no soul in it, Luca finished her recording as if it didn't matter and offered her chocolate.

The calculation is clear.

"Raphine, oppa, I'll go somewhere for a minute!"

Then, holding the magic tool in her arms, she ran out of her playroom.

Maybe she went to show off her to Adrian.

"Raphine. Don't you want to eat another one?"

The remaining Lois took out the same package of chocolates from her arms and smiled a little meanly as well.

Raphine opened her mouth first without thinking.

"I like Lois oppa the best."

The price was paid right away. Lois gave Raphine her chocolate and ran straight after Luca.

Adrian... sorry. do your best

Raphine immediately forgot the two chocolates she received as a reward.

'Because children like it because it's simple.'

After enjoying the sweetness, she left the playroom and headed to the drawing room.

'Is it time for Violet to come soon? That's the chance.'

Opportunity to go out for market research.

* * *

Raphine really liked Violet.

First of all, it was good because he was a benefactor who helped me find my family, and I also liked that he had a just and cheerful personality.

In addition, Violet hugged Raphine every time they met, and I liked the warm body temperature and the fragrant smell.

And best of all....

'Do whatever I ask you to do.'

After Raphine said that she wanted to go out and see the downtown area, Violet went straight to the Duchess and asked for permission.

As a result present.

Raphine and Violet were heading to the downtown area in a carriage with the knights.

"Raphine, my sister will buy you a delicious dessert today. how is it? good?"

"great!"

It would be good to know what the dessert shops look like.

But first, the target was a 'coffee house'.

As we entered the downtown area frequented by nobles, there was a shop that stood out even from afar.

'It seems there.'

Seeing the wagons lined up in front of the store, it was obvious there.

"sister! I want to go over there!"

"excuse me? Hmm, but there...."

Violet tilted her head.

"I want to go see you!"

"Hmm.... That wouldn't be much fun. Are you okay?"

"Yes."

The carriage stopped in front of the store, and Violet got off with Raphine.

Sir Rendell, who was on horseback and escorting him, dismounted and asked in a puzzled tone.

"Are you going here?"

"that's right. Raphine said she really wanted to go."

"Hmm...."

"Lord Rendell, can you guide me?"

At Violet's words, Lord Rendell nodded his head as if he couldn't help it.

Raphine lifted his head and checked his signboard.

「Gentlemen's Coffee House」

After the creation of coffee houses, nobles began to meet in public coffee houses instead of in fraternities where they had private social gatherings.

Upon entering, I saw a group of three or three male nobles. All the tables were full.

Most of the men were talking about something, while the other side was playing poker.

'It's very noisy.'

A cup of hot coffee was placed on the table.

"Ugh...."

At that moment, Violet shivered and shook his head. It was because of the cigar smoke rising from one side.

"Let's go inside first."

Sir Rendell said something to the waiter and gave them money, and the waiter nodded and led them into the room.

Whether it was a VIP facility, this place was decorated as a comfortable space.

Since there is a large glass window so that the whole outside can be seen, Raphine opened her eyes wide and put everything in her eyes.

After a while, a waiter came and took our order.

"A cup of coffee, right?"

Sir Rendell was the only adult who could drink coffee, so the employee asked the question. Sir Rendell nodded his head and ordered sugar as well.

"There seems to be no other menu other than coffee."

As Raphine spoke, Violet nodded.

"Yeah, it's a fun place. But what the heck is it that my uncle visits the coffee house every day.... I've been looking for coffee a lot since the coffee house opened a year ago."

"We're just gathering to chat, huh?"

Sir Rendell replied with a shrug.

"Isn't it because the coffee is delicious?"

"Yes?"

When Raphine asked, Sir Rendell's eyes widened as if he had heard a nonsensical sound.

"It's delicious, the coffee is really bad. It's popular because of the arousing effect of coffee."

"AHA."

"And coffee is not for taste. It's like alcohol. Of course, there are sweet drinks, but.... You two are still young, so you don't know. It is said that coffee and alcohol are the taste of life...."

Raphine watched Lord Rendell with blurred eyes.