Two days later, to test Alice’s dessert-making skills, Liyakade and Field decided to head to the capital’s market together to buy ingredients.
Field had already reported the Demon Race incident to the King in the Palace yesterday.
After hearing the news, the King immediately strengthened the defense and search efforts in the Royal City, looking very serious about the matter.
In addition, this issue was not made public.
First, it would alert the enemy.
Second, it would stir up public panic and throw the Royal City into chaos.
Therefore, the citizens’ daily lives remained unaffected.
The Academy was the same, and the Cultural Festival would proceed as usual.
After yesterday, both Alice and Field had relaxed.
After all, with increased security, that Demon Race would be even less likely to make a move.
“Why are you wearing your Academy Uniform even when going out for fun?”
Field, now dressed in casual clothes, stood at the Academy gate, looking at the still uniform-clad Liyakade with clear dissatisfaction.
“I don’t have money to buy new clothes, so all I have left are a few Academy Uniforms.”
Liyakade explained helplessly.
She probably had other casual clothes back home, but her family had long abandoned her.
She didn’t bring any with her, and by now, they were probably thrown out.
Besides, Liyakade had already grown used to wearing the Academy Uniform.
To be honest, when she first arrived in this world, she wasn’t used to the Academy Uniform.
Back in her previous world, the school uniforms were all plain and monochrome, made of cheap fabric, and both boys and girls wore pants.
After graduation, she quickly focused on work, becoming a corporate drone.
There was no time to care about her appearance.
As long as her clothes weren’t dirty and could be worn, that was enough.
So, wearing this gorgeous, delicate, luxurious, and comfortable skirt uniform after transmigrating was quite a change for Liyakade.
“Since that’s the case…then our plans for today just gained another goal.”
Field paused, then pointed at Liyakade’s uniform.
“That is, to buy you a few decent sets of clothes!”
“Eh!?”
Liyakade quickly waved her hands in refusal.
“No need, no need, I think the Academy Uniform looks good, and there are several styles, so it’s already enough.”
“So if you attend a banquet, you’d wear the Academy Uniform too?”
Field pressed, not backing down.
“What if you end up marrying someone from the Palace—would you wear the uniform then?”
“Uh… I probably wouldn’t be attending any banquets, right? And marrying someone from the Palace… That’s even more impossible. Ahaha.”
Liyakade was pushed back half a step by Field’s intensity, trying to defend herself weakly.
“Hmm? So even if I invite you to a banquet, you wouldn’t come?”
Field continued pressing.
“T-That, of course I’d go!”
Liyakade couldn’t argue anymore.
Field was her good friend, and also a Princess.
If Field invited her to a banquet, of course she wouldn’t refuse.
Thinking about it this way, Liyakade suddenly realized she might actually need a few decent casual and formal outfits.
“By the way, aren’t you taking commissions?”
Field was interested in Liyakade’s “entrepreneurship.”
“Did you get any yesterday?”
“No…”
Liyakade answered awkwardly.
“I thought business would boom, but there haven’t been any commissions at all.”
“So your savings are only 10 gold coins right now… That’s not enough to buy any good clothes.”
“Then let’s just do it next time, it’s not urgent anyway.”
Liyakade didn’t really care whether she bought them or not.
Although she promised to prepare at least one outfit for a banquet, Field’s banquet was still far off, so putting it off was fine.
“No way! It has to be today!”
But Field clearly didn’t agree.
She protested loudly.
“Otherwise, who knows when you’ll finally get new clothes? It must be today. If necessary, I’ll pay.”
“Ah, but… Didn’t someone say before that this makes me like some useless man being kept by a rich lady? I feel like I shouldn’t keep doing this and should wait until I’ve earned money from commissions first…”
Liyakade’s words were cut off by Field’s forceful interruption.
“That was Alice who said it, not me! I never said such a thing! And last time I promised to give you money and you ran away! In any case, you’re getting a new outfit today!”
Field’s attitude was unusually determined, making it clear she wouldn’t give up until her goal was achieved.
Besides, even if Liyakade really turned into a little good-for-nothing, Field would still take care of her.
No, in fact, if Liyakade became a little useless thing, Field would be happy.
The only value left for a little good-for-nothing would be to serve Field and be thoroughly trained by her.
“Alright, alright, just get me something simple to wear. I’m not picky.”
Seeing Field’s determination, Liyakade finally gave in.
Field raised an eyebrow.
As her person, how could it be enough to just buy a single “wearable” outfit?
“Fine, let’s check out the shop first.”
Field decided to drag Liyakade inside, planning to use her as a dress-up doll.
She didn’t believe any girl could resist a beautiful dress after trying it on.
Once Liyakade experienced the fun of dressing up, she’d definitely cling to Field, begging her to buy it.
Then, she could use it to tease Alice too.
And so, before heading to the market, Field led Liyakade to a clothing store in the Royal City.
When Field pulled Liyakade into the shop, the Shop Assistant at the counter was still happily slacking off.
She stared blankly at the two entering, then shot up in a panic.
“P-Princess Field!”
The Shop Assistant stuttered, clearly unprepared for a royal visit.
“Welcome! Your Highness! I’m terribly sorry for not being prepared for your visit today!”
Usually, when a member of the royal family needed something, they’d send a servant ahead to notify the shop.
Royal members rarely visited in person.
Most often, the shop staff would go to the Palace, take measurements, and deliver custom clothing later.
Field’s sudden appearance truly caught the Shop Assistant off guard.
“It’s fine, no need for formalities. Today I’m out as a student, so don’t be too nervous.”
Field motioned for the Shop Assistant to relax and pulled Liyakade forward.
“I’m here to help a friend buy clothes. Please find something suitable for her.”
Upon hearing Field’s words, the Shop Assistant breathed a sigh of relief.
She turned a curious gaze toward Liyakade—petite, with unusually white hair, and currently looking a bit awkward.
What kind of person could make a Princess accompany them to buy clothes as a student?
The Shop Assistant was full of curiosity about Liyakade.
“Is this young lady also a student at the Academy?”
“Yes, although physically she doesn’t quite look it, her age qualifies.”
Field nodded with a smile.
“What do you mean by ‘physically doesn’t quite look it’?!”
Liyakade protested Field’s words.
If someone claimed Field said it accidentally, Liyakade would never believe it.
With that smirk on her face, she definitely did it on purpose!
“I’ll take this student to measure her size, then.”
The Shop Assistant prepared to take Liyakade’s small hand.
“Hey!”
Liyakade quickly jumped back, dodging the Shop Assistant’s reaching hand.
“You just said I’m a student, so why are you trying to hold my hand? I’m not a child!”
“Ah, sorry, sorry. I couldn’t help myself.”
The Shop Assistant realized her mistake and hurriedly apologized.
“Then please come this way.”
She then led Liyakade toward the fitting room.
“Wait.”
At that moment, Field stopped the Shop Assistant.
Let me help her with the measurements.
“?”
Liyakade’s spider-sense instantly tingled.
The Shop Assistant was about to take her inside, but Field suddenly intervened, insisting on measuring her herself.
This was suspicious—absolutely a sign she was up to no good.
“Hey, Field, can you not steal the Shop Assistant’s job? If you measure me, what’s left for her to do?”
Liyakade protested from a new and strange angle.
The Shop Assistant stood by, dumbfounded.
What kind of white-haired person was this, not only calling the Princess by name but daring to argue with her?
“Did I steal your job?”
Field glanced at the Shop Assistant.
“N-No!”
The Shop Assistant straightened in shock, hurriedly replying.
“See? Even the Shop Assistant herself says I didn’t steal her job. So stop worrying.”
Field said smugly.
“No! Shop Assistant, don’t give in to her tyranny!”
Liyakade looked at the Shop Assistant in panic, trying to awaken her conscience.
“This person may look proper, but in reality, she’s a total pervert! If she drags me inside, measuring sizes will be the least of my worries!”
At this moment, the Shop Assistant felt only despair.
Hearing this, and in front of the Princess no less, she even suspected she’d be exiled tomorrow.
“Enough. Can’t you see you’re making the Shop Assistant uncomfortable?”
Field interrupted Liyakade, dragging her into the fitting room.
“Help!!!”
Leaving that pitiful cry behind, the fitting room door locked tightly.
“W-Wait! Can’t you measure sizes without taking off clothes?!”
“Shut up! It’s more accurate when you’re naked!”
“No…don’t, not there—don’t touch… not there!”
Even though the fitting room door was shut tight, the Shop Assistant didn’t dare look back.
She decided to pretend she heard nothing at all.
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