478 Selling Belles and Begonia (2/2)

Amaraline sighed. ”I don't know. The cafe is too busy, I cannot leave.”

”What about hiring staff from the demons to manage the cafe?”

The fortune-teller nodded. ”I did that after Hua Tuo suggested it. However, someone still has to be there to monitor the finances and logistics. Coux isn't always available to check so I have to do it. Back when I was out on an errand with the Chieftess, someone stole a huge sum from the shop. We've yet to recover it entirely.”

Zero thought about it and weighed the pros and cons after consulting Mii about business. Eventually, they came to the same conclusion. Compared to the measly amount that Belles and Begonia earned, he needed Amaraline more for something else.

”Sell it,” he told her.

”What?”

”Sell it.”

Mammon who was just woken up heard Zero's decision and raised a brow. Belles and Begonia was doing extremely well at the moment. If Amaraline kept it up and managed it for a few more years, Zero would be able to repay his loan for the shop rather quickly.

”But why?” Amaraline couldn't understand.

Zero looked at Mammon and Ruth. He had a bigger fish to fry and not as many capable people to help him oversee the operations.

”I need you for something more important. You can sell Belles and Begonia to the highest bidder and hand them the recipes for the new owner to manage. Let Coux and Qin Yun know. Today, I'm going to discuss introducing a new kind of work for demons to Mammon. If this goes well, I need you to manage this new project for me. Being in the abyss for so long, you must be very familiar with all sorts of demons.”

Amaraline nodded. She was confused and couldn't understand what Zero was thinking but she didn't doubt him even for a second.

”If you need me elsewhere, I will follow. Lord Mammon is up now, I will take my leave. It's nice to see that you're doing well, Zero.”

Zero smiled. ”It's good to know that you're doing good too. Clowis would never forgive me if something happened to you while working in the abyss.”

They chatted for a little longer before Amaraline left the three important people to discuss more important things over her handmade lunch.

Zero drooled at the smell and tried not to let his stomach distract him from the important conversation. Needless to say, Zero wasn't the only one failing to focus and all three of them called it a truce to enjoy the food before they talked.