“Fuck!! It’s sold!!” Rose exclaimed loudly, springing to her feet with excitement written all over her face.
Her eyes sparkled with disbelief while a wide grin spread across her lips.
“So fast! I was honestly expecting it to sell tomorrow… or maybe even the day after tomorrow. I never imagined someone would buy it this quickly!”
The selling price…
350,000 Star Points.
The currency used throughout this world.
Without wasting any more time, Rose quickly logged into her bank account.
The moment the page loaded, her eyes widened slightly.
Sitting neatly in her account balance were 350,000 Star Points.
“It actually went through…” she muttered beneath her breath, still unable to believe it.
I should transfer the money immediately, Rose thought inwardly.
Without hesitating any further, she opened the transfer page and carefully entered 300,000 Star Points into the amount field before typing the narration:
Payment for upbringing.
She stared at the screen for a brief moment before taking a deep breath and pressing the Send button.
Within seconds, the transaction was completed successfully.
Rose quietly exited her banking application, leaving a remaining balance of 50,000 Star Points in her account.
A genuine smile slowly appeared on her face.
Now I’m finally free from the shackles of that family.
She let out a slow breath she hadn’t even realized she had been holding.
From this day onward, I don’t owe them anything anymore.
Money won’t be an issue for me after this, especially if I continue making puppets and probably introduce my other skills.
I can finally focus on the real reason I came to this academy in the first place.
Rose had barely finished her thoughts when….
Grrr…
Her stomach let out a loud, pitiful growl.
Rose blinked before placing a hand over her stomach.
“I’m terribly hungry right now,” she murmured to herself.
Come to think of it…
I haven’t eaten anything proper since yesterday morning.
She frowned slightly as she recalled yesterday’s events.
If I remember correctly, I only had tea and a few biscuits before everything became chaotic.
No wonder my stomach feels like it’s eating itself.
She chuckled helplessly.
“It’s definitely time to have a proper meal.”
With that, Rose left her room, locked the door behind her, and made her way down the hallway toward the academy’s restaurant.
The prestigious Five-Star Restaurant.
Just as its name suggested, it specialized in serving luxurious five-star meals prepared by highly skilled chefs.
Without delaying any longer, Rose stepped inside.
The moment she entered, the rich aroma of freshly baked bread, creamy pasta, roasted chicken, grilled seafood, sizzling steaks, sweet pastries, and countless other delicious dishes drifted through the air and enveloped her senses.
Her stomach growled once again, even louder than before.
The restaurant itself was enormous, with elegant chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and beautifully polished wooden floors reflecting the warm lights above.
Countless tables and comfortable chairs were neatly arranged throughout the spacious dining hall.
The atmosphere was lively yet refined, making the restaurant feel both luxurious and welcoming.
Rose slowly walked toward an empty table near one of the large windows before pulling out a chair and taking her seat.
She reached for the menu resting on the table and calmly began browsing through the long list of dishes available.
Everything looked delicious.
“Good afternoon, miss. Welcome to the Five-Star Restaurant.”
A gentle feminine voice suddenly spoke, prompting Rose to lift her gaze from the menu.
Standing before her was a young waitress dressed neatly in a black-and-white uniform.
Her hair was tied into a tidy bun, and a warm, professional smile rested on her face as she held a small notepad in one hand.
“What would you like to have today, ma’am?” the waitress asked politely.
Rose smiled back.
“I’d like to order the special set on the menu,” she replied.
“The one that comes with eight different dishes. I’d also like your signature drink.”
The waitress blinked in surprise before glancing at the menu and then back at Rose.
“Are you dining with friends?” she asked politely, her smile never leaving her face.
“Would you like me to wait until they arrive before serving the food?”
Rose shook her head.
“No,” she answered with a small smile.
“It’s all for me.”
Seeing the waitress’s eyes widen slightly, Rose couldn’t help but swallow awkwardly before adding,
“And I’d appreciate it if everything could be served as soon as it’s ready.”
For a brief second, the waitress simply stared at her in astonishment.
Eight dishes…
For one person?
However, her professional training quickly took over.
“Right away, miss,” she replied with another courteous smile and a slight bow.
“Your order will be ready as quickly as possible.”
With that, she turned gracefully and walked toward the kitchen to place Rose’s order, leaving Rose alone at the table as the delicious aroma of food continued to fill the restaurant.