Chapter 16 (1/2)

Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi

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“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?’