“Jingle, jingle”—the sound of wind chimes rang out, and a green-haired lady walked in, looking around the shop.
Her navy blue knitted top paired with a beige skirt exuded a minimalist aura; her overall first impression was that of a gentle, caring older sister.
Shiro looked at this customer.
He was certainly no stranger to her; she was Morning Star, a kind older sister.
As an information broker, she appeared quite often and would even pay attention to the health of Proxies.
When a Proxy was about to be kicked, she jumped in front without a second thought.
She’s truly amazing; I’m crying.
Also, she had “Venus” marked above her head, the name of the goddess symbolizing beauty.
“Hello there, excuse me.
My name is Morning Star.
Handsome owner of Everything Store, may I ask if you are still looking for employees?” Morning Star smiled slightly, as refreshing as a spring breeze, making it hard to feel any rejection toward her.
“Miss Morning Star, are you in urgent need of a job?” Shiro asked.
He remembered now.
This information broker had guided many novice Proxies, but novices are just that—novices.
One slip-up would ruin a commission, making the client very angry.
As a responsible information broker, Morning Star would bring gifts to apologize to the clients, asking them to delete the negative reviews on the Hollow Network.
After going back and forth with apologies so many times, she became financially strapped, so working part-time jobs was inevitable.
To be honest, such an information broker is truly very gentle.
Going door-to-door to apologize for novice Proxies so their growth wouldn’t be so rough—how many people could reach her level?
She hadn’t even complained about anyone.
“If this doesn’t work out, working part-time at a convenience store is fine too.” Morning Star nodded gently.
She had heard about this Everything Store, which usually took on various commissions.
As an information broker, she should have some information-gathering skills that could be put to good use, so she came to try her luck.
Rin: Watching quietly, saying nothing.
“Why wouldn’t it work?” “Senti, what do you think of her?” Shiro said with a smile.
One more doesn’t hurt, one less doesn’t matter.
“Sure, welcome.” Senti had no objections.
She didn’t dislike this girl who looked very gentle; she even wanted to call Morning Star’sister’.
“Owner, you truly live up to being recognized as Shiro the Great Philanthropist by everyone; you are truly handsome and kind-hearted.” Morning Star let out a sigh of relief.
In fact, she had already prepared herself to look for a job at a convenience store.
Shiro: “…” “Everything Store doesn’t want you anymore.
You should leave.” I’d rather not be famous in this way.
“Just kidding.
But Owner, you are indeed very famous.
Once when I went to the Outer Ring, people there had heard of you.” Morning Star hurriedly apologized with a smile.
Shiro looked at Morning Star thoughtfully.
He hadn’t been to the Outer Ring many times, mainly because people there wouldn’t travel so far to commission him.
But he hadn’t expected that he would be famous even there.
“You all haven’t eaten yet, right?
Today, try my cooking.” Morning Star rolled up her sleeves, striking a pose as if to show off her skills.
“The kitchen is over there, and there are ingredients.
Just don’t blow up the kitchen.” Hearing that someone was cooking, Shiro didn’t refuse.
There was a difference between cooking for oneself and eating what someone else made.
It seems that because of him, the Cereal Siblings didn’t lose their main Phaethon account and didn’t create a secondary one, so the probability of meeting Morning Star was almost zero.
[Phaethon, who missed out on Morning Star?] Morning Star observed the kitchen.
When she opened the refrigerator, a look of surprise appeared on her face.
The ingredients inside were so fresh; there must be someone among them who knew how to cook.
“Tomatoes, eggs, tomato scrambled eggs…
eggplant, pork, minced meat with eggplant…” After confirming the ingredients, she decided what to stir-fry.
Home-cooked dishes were no problem for her.
As someone who traveled around all year, if she didn’t know how to cook, eating out all the time would be a bit expensive, and her wallet would cry.
“Rin, you’re cheating!” Senti said, bristling with anger.
She was playing a game with Rin.
Rin hadn’t manifested a physical form but instead entered the game directly, using her authority to control the character.
The result was predictable; she couldn’t win at all.
“If you suck, practice more.” Rin waved her hand.
“You were the one who wanted to play, and there were no rules on how to play.” “You…” Before Senti could finish, Morning Star came out with the dishes.
Smelling the aroma, it was indeed quite good.
“Looks good.
I didn’t expect you to really know how to cook, Morning Star.” Shiro was a bit surprised.
She had some skills; she wasn’t just all talk.
“I know how to make a little bit.
This is actually the first time I’ve cooked for others to taste.” “Nom nom…” Senti chewed carefully and commented, “Not bad, but compared to the dishes Shiro makes, it’s quite a bit worse.” It could only be described as standard cooking, but the feeling of eating it was good.
Compared to restaurants outside, it had a taste of home.
“Oh?” Morning Star looked at Shiro in surprise and smiled.
“The owner knows how to cook?
That’s really rare.” “I’ll cook next time.” Shiro didn’t brag much; using actual actions to speak was more convincing.
“Alright, I’ll look forward to it.” Morning Star said with a smile.
Sitting around a table together to eat felt pretty good.
After the meal…
“Rock, paper, scissors!” “Senti, you’re washing the dishes this time.” Shiro said with a smile.
Dishwashing at Everything Store was decided by rock, paper, scissors.
Of course, if he used his super speed, he could change his hand sign before Senti could even react.
“Got it.” Senti wasn’t angry either.
After all, Shiro had lost last time; turnabout is fair play.
“Owner, what do you need me to do at Everything Store?” Morning Star asked with a smile.
“Receptionist.
If any residents come by for a commission, you’ll be responsible for receiving them.” Shiro said.
After all, Morning Star wasn’t an agent with combat capabilities.
“I understand.
I’ll do it well.” Morning Star nodded.
This was something she could do.
“You agreed just like that?
Aren’t you going to ask about the salary?” “Oh, that’s right.
Owner, you wouldn’t exploit me like a capitalist, would you?” Morning Star teased.
As long as the pay was similar to working at a convenience store, that would be fine.
“How about 500,000 dennies a month?” Shiro thought about it.
After all, the things Morning Star was responsible for weren’t dangerous.
With this salary, she could order 100 bowls of luxury ramen worth 5,000 dennies each at a ramen shop.
“Owner, are you very rich?
If it’s difficult, I can take less.” Morning Star asked with concern, being understanding.
She didn’t want Shiro’s life to become difficult because of her; if that happened, she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself.
“Don’t worry, Everything Store’s financial income is quite good.” Shiro was amused by Morning Star’s reaction.
Who would ask for a lower salary?
This person was simply a breath of fresh air among information brokers.
Maybe it’s not a big deal now… maybe it will be later.
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”