A Deal With The Frigid Wizard

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Chapter 16

“I expected it to some extent, but it’s all dresses.”

“I don’t know what it was like in your world, though it’s rare for a woman to wear pants here. Pants are the clothes of knights or women who work as hard as they do.”

Perhaps because Hisran looked like a wealthy aristocrat, the store staff kept recommending colorful dresses to Jaeha.

“The lady has white skin and an exotic face, so I think a dress like this would suit her well.”

“It’s pretty, although I’m looking for clothes that will be comfortable even if I go out for a long time now.”

Jaeha did not waver despite the persistent temptation of the employees. She glanced at the clothes with a focus on modest but active one-pieces.

There were many men who hated shopping, but Hisran just pulled one of the chairs and sat down in a comfortable position to watch Jaeha choosing her clothes. In addition, he not only watched but also actively expressed his opinion.

Apparently, he was the type of person who enjoyed shopping quite a bit.

“It has a similar design to the one you picked up a while ago.”

“Blue suits you better than green.”

“You, should you check the shoes, too?”

Thanks to this, the store staff laughed in the illusion that her lover was very kind.

“I think your lover is very meticulous and caring!”

“He was handsome and kind. Where did you find such a lover?”

Even though she tried to correct that she and he were not lovers, Jaeha thought that there was no need to raise enthusiasm for the words of people passing by, anyway.

In the end, she did not affirm or deny it but stayed still. Hisran also seemed to be still in that thought.

She decided to end this troublesome shopping by picking up five dresses, a pair of low-heeled shoes, and one pair of boots. However, instead of getting up from his chair, Hisran spit out words that the store staff would be welcoming.

“You might have to attend a dinner or a party, so pick up some fancy ones.”

“What? I’ve already picked a lot…”

Jaeha’s words were slightly blurred.

Although he had agreed in the contract to procure the supplies she needed, she was shy and apologetic for buying so many clothes at once. She didn’t know about the clothes, but she chose the most expensive product while pursuing comfortable shoes.

Hisran, whose mouth twitched as if he was about to say something, was silent. Instead, she heard his voice in her mind.

— Don’t be surprised, you. Because I’m communicating my intentions with telepathic magic.

Jaeha gazed at Hisran with a surprised rabbit-like gaze.

It was kind of cute. The more he looked at her, the more she looked like a woman full of other charms as well as bizarre charms.

— Since this place is not in the Capital or in the vicinity, there are not many types of dresses, and the fashion seems a bit out of date. Still, buy a few things that stick to the basics. You may need it urgently. Go to the Capital later and buy it properly. If you’re hesitating because of money… Just know that. Even adding a few extra fancy dresses to the clothes you’ve already picked is cheaper than getting a dress at the famous dress shop in the Capital.

She continued to stare at him with a curious gaze.

Eventually, she thought it was something that might provoke the minds of the store staff, so it seemed to be delivered quietly over telepathy.

‘He has a surprisingly delicate corner.’

That sly man… Though the more she looked at him, the more fulfilling he got.

After shrugging her shoulders once, she said to the staff.

“As the financier says so, please show me some gorgeous dresses. As comfortable as possible.”

Hearing her words, the bright staff brought several dresses to her. Unlike when looking at active clothes, this time, the staff rushed to Jaeha and put on light makeup before trying on the dress.

One of the staff who was putting on makeup burst out in admiration.

“Oh my, your skin is so pretty!”

“You have a small and slender face, so I think it would look good with any makeup.”

After putting on simple makeup, she saw a strange woman standing in front of the mirror in a red dress with gorgeous lace. Since she had never been decorated like this before, Jaehapeeked at herself with slightly enlarged eyes.

Even though it was awkward, her heart was strangely fluttering.

This world was still unfamiliar, but she felt as if she had just come to attend a party in a distant foreign country.

‘Can clothes make a difference in a person’s mood…?’

Jaeha was not the only one who looked around as if curiously at her beautifully decorated appearance. Hisran couldn’t take his eyes off her at all. He couldn’t even hear the voices of the staff laughing while looking at him like that.

She was like a rose blooming in a snowy field. Her alluring and slightly feisty look resembled a rose with thorns…

It was so beautiful that he fell in love with it again.

‘…Huh? Fall in love again?’

Isn’t this thinking on the premise that he had already fallen in love with her? Hisran’s mind became complicated. The heart, which resembled the master, beat freely regardless of the disturbing intentions.

“I think the lady is so pretty that the lover has lost his mind.”

“Don’t just praise her internally, do it out of your mouth.”

“Very beautiful, isn’t it?”

Jaeha, who was a bit embarrassed by the staff’s rush to praise her, turned her head.

Thinking she should go to the changing room quickly and change. Since the dress she was wearing for the first time in her life was uncomfortable, so the words that sounded like muttering came into her ear as she moved slowly.

“You are so pretty.”

In an instant, she felt her heart pound to the floor. Jaeha shook her head as she moved forward, pretending not to hear it.

‘Let’s not think about it. That guy is surprisingly good at talking. It’s just lip service.’

The joy in wearing the beautiful dress was brief.

After she changed the dress a second time, fatigue began to rush in. She finished shopping after selecting three additional dresses while looking only at designs and colors in addition to the two dresses that she had tried on.

Except for the one-piece dress and shoes, Hisran put all of the items in the small bag that had been enchanted with space magic.

When they learned that Hisran was a wizard, the light of envy intensified in the eyes of the staff who looked at her. Perhaps, because of the high sales, the staff saw the two of them out the door with a wide smile.

“What a hard-worked face.”

“Originally, the joy of looking at and choosing things is temporary, and the fatigue comes quickly and lasts a long time.”

And so, Hisran, who bit his tongue, and Jaeha, with a tired face, headed next to the restaurant. Lunchtime was well past due to spending more time than expected at the clothing store. Thanks to that, they got a seat easily and ordered a salad, a noodle dish and a meat dish.

As the food entered her mouth, she put on an expression as if she would live.

“Looking at you, it seems like you like eating after bedtime activities.”

Jaeha rolled her eyes like a flounder at his mischievous words.

“Nonsense. Do you think everyone in the world is like you? Much better to eat than that. Incomparably.”

“Your expression looked the best back then?”

“You have a big problem with your eyesight. You should wear glasses. Come to think of it, we don’t usually use monocles.”

“Ah, that’s because it’s used to detect magic.”

Except for the nonsense in the middle, Hisran was a pretty good meal partner. He cut the meat to be easy to eat, gazed at Jaeha, and ordered drinks at the right time.

“Honestly, stuff made by the doll tastes better.”

“Of course. Those are the kids who learned to cook from the best chefs of Marquisate Ephesion.”

“They were able to learn too. That is amazing.”

They said so, though Jaeha and Hisran emptied their plates and got up. They wandered around the market, bought plenty of ingredients, and stopped by the general store to get the things they needed for their trip.

Finally, at the horse market, they found a small wagon and two horses.

“Do you know how to ride?”

“Riding a horse and steering a horse is a little different.”

“Then, we will have to get a coachman as well.”

A look of embarrassment appeared on Jaeha’s face as he spoke. She didn’t realize that she might be accompanied by a coachman and others on the journey.

‘Will they be following us? Seducing him in front of other people is a bit… Whatever you do, it’s embarrassing. I’m glad I put sanctions in the contract.’

While she was in deep trouble, Hisran, who led the horse and wagon down an alleyway, glanced around and pulled out something from the space.

“Huh…?”

It was a well-made statue of a man.

Meticulously sculpted from the bottom up.

Hisran put a glowing red magic stone into the statue’s chest. Then, the statue began to move like a living creature.

Jaeha’s eyes widened.

“Is this something like a magic doll?”

“Shh! Slightly different, but the focus is the same. Although it’s a bit difficult to show it publicly because it has a human form.”

Because of this method, neither Zephiroth nor Hisran seemed to be concerned about the journey.

The moving statue was even equipped with clothes and looked like a real person. It seemed difficult to notice that he was not a human unless she looked closely.

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