The crowd was split into two waves.
A group of girls entered the store, where Wiz personally helped them pick out clothes.
The other group, mostly male adventurers, stayed outside in the plaza, fighting to sign up.
Just for a chance to interact with six beautiful girls.
"Welcome~"
"This piece is 150,000 Eris. It has a speed boost enchantment on it."
Inside the store—
Wiz held up a pair of jeans and introduced it warmly.
"Miss Wiz, do you have the same outfit you're wearing now?"
A girl asked, eyes sparkling.
"Yeah! I want exactly what Miss Wiz is wearing too!"
"So pretty! Miss Wiz!"
At the moment, Wiz was dressed in a white sweater, her long dark brown hair flowing neatly down her front.
She wore tight-fitting jeans and a silver necklace resting on her pale neck.
The pendant hung right in the middle of her cleavage, like it was barely clinging on.
Wiz lowered her head, flustered.
That outfit had been arranged by Chishiya.
He said if she dressed like that, the clothes would sell like crazy.
She didn't expect someone would actually ask about it this soon...
Hmm…
Chishiya really had a knack for foresight.
She admired him even more now.
Wiz turned to look out the window.
I wonder how Chishiya is doing…
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Back in the plaza—
Chishiya's hand was cramping from collecting money.
He truly understood the male population of Axel.
They were all hopeless degenerates.
Out of every ten, nine would blow their entire month's bounty on a succubus date.
This was what you'd call perfectly targeted marketing.
Trying to sell clothes to men? Too hard.
Buy a pair of pants? They'll wear it until the threads cry for mercy.
But women?
A woman can never have too many dresses or bags.
Clothes don't move men, but there's one surefire weakness for guys—lust.
Tell me—who among you hasn't sworn off gambling and drinking, then thrown your wallet at a hostess bar?
It's the same principle in another world.
Sex is the blade hanging above a man's head.
Chishiya clicked his tongue.
Unlike me, who only loves money.
"What the hell?!"
"I don't believe this! Take my money! Let me go again!!"
Chishiya looked over at the desperate adventurer in front of him.
Bang!
Dust's wrist was slammed down onto the table again.
"Wahahahaha~!"
Milim laughed, hands on her hips, in complete victory.
Dust was stunned.
He stared at his own hand like it had betrayed him.
How… how could I lose to a little brat?
Earlier, he'd tried to pull a fast one—
Pick the weakest-looking opponent and score an easy win.
So, naturally, he went for the small, pink-haired girl on the edge.
But Milim just grinned innocently.
"Even though you smell kinda weird… you're really weak."
Dust's face turned several shades of purple.
Why… why is this pink-haired gremlin so strong?!
He was about to snap.
"Again! I don't believe it!"
It looked like Dust wanted another shot, but Chishiya cut in.
"Easy, champ. There's a line."
"Here, your consolation prize. 20% off coupon from our shop."
"Keep it."
"Come again next time."
Chishiya stuffed the coupon into Dust's pocket and ushered him off-stage amid a chorus of impatient jeers.
Of course, Dust wasn't the only one whose spirit got crushed.
A middle-aged man with yellow hair clutched his head.
"Ahhh! I made the wrong move! Wait, no! I regret that!"
"Um… but you've regretted it five times now," Yunyun said awkwardly.
"At this point, it's a little…"
She paused, searching for the right words.
"Too… beginner-level, maybe?"
"I think… you should read the rules next time before playing."
Yunyun gave a sympathetic smile.
??!!
The mohawked uncle across from her immediately crumbled at the remark, fleeing in tears.
Yunyun didn't even realize how soul-crushing her words had been.
She simply turned around to greet the next challenger with a smile.
These girls really had their own... styles. Chishiya watched quietly.
Shuna narrowed her eyes. She was smiling, but her aura said one wrong move and you're fertilizer.
"Sorry, no take-backs. A move is a move."
Megumin's style was even more outrageous.
Not only did she not allow regrets—she'd roast you if you lost.
"Hahaha! You dare challenge me with that skill level?!"
"Go train for another few years!"
"Wahahahaha!!!"
Naturally, every single person who lost to her looked like they were about to explode.
Over in the strength bracket, Shion had already broken the hands of several adventurers.
Still, some morons didn't believe it.
A maid with that much strength? No way.
And then…
Let's just say the results were medically inadvisable.
Thankfully, after being reprimanded by Chishiya, she had toned it down a bit.
The most insane one was Darkness.
Chishiya rubbed his temples.
He didn't even want to talk about it.
Seriously, she was just… clinically unwell.
It was just arm wrestling.
What's with the naming?
And why… why did she keep calling his name during matches?!
Darkness blushed furiously.
"Chishiya, look, he's staring at me with strange eyes!"
Opponent: ???
"Oh no, Chishiya! This guy's surprisingly weak!"
Opponent: ???
"I can't get that overwhelming sensation of imminent defeat!"
Opponent: ...Huh??!!
The poor guy turned to Chishiya in confusion.
Don't look at me, I don't know her…
Chishiya looked away.
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No one knew how many rounds had passed by now.
The six challengers had never lost a single match.
Chishiya just kept taking money with a calm, professional smile.
Meanwhile, the adventurers were having the time of their lives, their cheeks red and their wallets thin.
From the start:
This is easy.
To:
I wasn't warmed up… Let me try again.
Then:
Heh. I slipped up. This time I've got it for sure.
And finally:
I'm not sleeping until I win!!!
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Across the street.
In a nearby café.
Mitsurugi calmly sipped his coffee.
Two girls sat across from him, both anxiously watching the ongoing chaos.
They seemed worried.
Looks like they're worried about me… Mitsurugi smiled softly, putting down his cup.
He gazed out the window at the mayhem.
It's been going on this long… and still no end in sight.
He had come to challenge Chishiya.
But judging by the current situation, who knew how long it would take?
No wonder they were concerned.
"In that case… I'll just end this show myself."
"I didn't want to participate. After all, my opponents are girls."
"But if this keeps dragging on, it won't help anyone."
"At worst, I'll just return the prize if I win."
With that, Mitsurugi stood up.
"Let's go join the fun."
(To be continued.)
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