In Mae's office, she was holding the books on her head, keeping her balance so as not to drop the books on her head. She's learning how to walk like an aristocrat.
About the last letter Grayce, it was not only a transfer letter for Grayce, but also an invitation to a party for merchants.
This is an important invitation to expand business relationships and cannot be refused, because doing so will be judged by others and affect business. However, Mae felt confused that a mushroom monster like her was invited to such a social party.
This is really suspicious.
"Madam Mae, please concentrate. If the books fall on your head, we will have to start over" - Grayce
"I understand, I will try to keep my balance" - Mae
Grayce's words pulled her out of her thoughts, the first thing she needed to focus on right now was doing the upper class etiquette lesson that Grayce was her tutor for. Even though she had seen these in the old world, she didn't think it would be that difficult.
From walking to gestures, everything is taught seriously.
"Madam Mae, let me give you some advice, they will be very necessary at the upcoming party. At the party there will be all kinds of people using all kinds of ways to humiliate you, so be very alert and careful." kidney" - Grayce
"I...I'll try..."- Mae
When she heard that, she immediately became worried. She knew that in this era, there were very old-fashioned and ego-boosting ways of behaving. Mae didn't expect anything from those types of people.
After finishing Grayce's lesson, she went with Loya to Drakenberg to shop for the party, using the spider Spipi to suggest what she should buy. Since the incident that vandalized the store, Mae has come to Drakenberg less and less to buy things.
"Lady Mae! Lady Mae! Lady Mae, that way, that way!"- Spipi
Spipi's small voice was echoing, the spider jumped towards the fabric store, not forgetting to drag Mae along, because Spipi's hearing was very good, so it was very advantageous to not be chosen to receive fake goods.
Inside the fabric store, the scent of fabrics was everywhere. Spipi was very excited to see so many different types of fabrics and colors. Mae is dragged by the spider to try out which fabric is suitable for her.
"No, no, no, this color is too bright, this color is too dark, this color looks too old..." - Spipi
Because Spipi's body is quite small, she had to ask Loya to help her retrieve and return the items. Each roll of fabric passed by Mae to try on, but it seemed like none of them were satisfactory to her.
"Can't we just randomly choose a certain fabric?" - Mae
"Impossible! That wouldn't be able to highlight your beauty. This is a luxurious party that can't be chosen at random like usual, no no no!"- Spipi
"Madam Mae, don't you have a habit of regularly choosing clothes?" - Loya
"It's not like that, it's just that I'm in the shape of a mushroom so wearing clothes is almost not that important. I also don't feel like I'm naked so it's okay." - Mae
In fact, Mae and her children's skin can adapt to all types of environments, fungi being one of them, diverse ecosystem conditions appear everywhere, thanks to their inherent nature. available in mushrooms, so they won't feel like they're naked.
"Madam, do you have any fabric suitable for the theme of purity? Fabric woven from white cotton flowers in green fields" - Spipi
"Oh, of course I have that, you know about fabrics, right?" - The owner
"Of course, it's not just cotton. I also know there are fabrics woven from poplar flowers and fabrics dipped in honey essential oil" - Spipi
"Are there such types of fabrics? I heard about those types of fabrics but I just thought it was a made up rumor" - Landlady
It seemed like the two of them had a good conversation, thanks to that the fabric they bought was discounted. After buying costumes, the next item they need to buy is jewelry. There are many jewelry stores, of course, the more beautiful the jewelry, the higher the value, everyone knows this.
After wandering around for a while but not finding any satisfactory jewelry, they just sighed and gave up. Then by chance they met an acquaintance of Mae's
"Oh, walking mushrooms" - Rava
"Is it you, Rava"- Mae
"Who are they? Your servants?"- Rava
Rava glanced at Spipi and Loya with eyes that seemed to be searching.
"They are my friends, Spipi is a small spider but has knowledge about fashion, and Loya is a maid doll, she just restarted a few days ago" - Mae
"...Come with me for a moment, don't let the others follow"- Rava
Rava was about to reach out to grab Mae's hand but was immediately stopped by Loya's arm, the force of Loya's hand holding Rava's hand tightly.
"What are you planning to do, Madam?" - Loya
"Hey, hey, is this how a maid doll behaves with its owner's guests? Such behavior was unexpectedly so bad. Your former owner must have been very disappointed to abandon you"- Rava
Hearing such words, Loya's eyes gradually turned red, red is always the color of something very dangerous. Loya's hand gradually tightened on Rava's hand, making him wince a bit in pain.
"Stop Loya! Stop now!"- Mae
She stood between the two of them and used her hands to pull their hands apart. Loya immediately returned to normal and let go of Rava's hand. The boy rubbed his grabbed hand, not forgetting to glare at Loya. To prevent what happened from happening again, Mae ordered them to give her and Rava some space to talk.
Taking him to a place with a large old tree, Mae used the healing skill on Rava's hand, she felt both guilty and a little angry. Feeling sorry because Loya's actions were not right, but at the same time a little angry because Rava said sarcastic words to Loya.
"You'd better not say things like that to Loya. Even if she's a maid doll, she still has things that shouldn't be touched" - Mae
"Do you really care about that maid doll? She is just an inanimate doll that only knows how to follow her owner's orders" - Rava
"You're wrong, Loya has feelings. It's just that you haven't had contact with her so you don't understand. I've already healed you" - Mae
He tried moving his wrist and saw that the wound had truly healed.
"So why are you here, and with the servant? Don't tell me about that incident..." - Rava
Mae smiled sadly when he mentioned the sabotage incident.
"It's nothing, they just went in pairs to buy things. Mainly things to go to parties for merchants" - Mae
"Party? Is the party coming soon?"- Rava
"Your parents seem to be going there, right?" - Mae
"Ah, yeah, they will come too" - Rava
Suddenly there was a loud noise that attracted their attention, an old man with a dragon horn on his head, he looked like he was struggling with a large pile of goods. Seeing that, Mae immediately ran out to help the old man. Thanks to her body enhancement, she was able to lift those huge boxes with ease.
"Thank you very much, walking mushroom" - Old man
"It's okay, but don't carry such heavy things, ask the young people to help you" - Mae
"Originally, there were people I hired who should have come at this hour, but I waited forever and never showed up. So frustrated, I leaned on those barrels, but I didn't expect them to fall" - The old man
The old man looked up at Mae, then suddenly smiled friendly.
"Walking mushroom, can you tell me its name?" - Old man
"My name is Mae"- Mae
"Mae, that's a pretty good name. Then please accept this jewelry box, as repayment for helping me" - The old man
When the box opened, inside was a bow tie studded with emeralds. Mae had never been interested in gemstones before, because they were too expensive.
"I can't accept such a price..." - Mae trembled
"Why is it like that, don't you like it?" - Old man
"Because I feel like I don't deserve it" - Mae
"Nonsense, how can you not deserve it? Don't let other people's eyes judge you and make you feel so self-conscious. Come on, accept it" - The old man
If she doesn't accept it, she will make the old man unhappy. But she didn't want to wear it because it would attract a lot of other people's eyes.
Rava came closer, took the bow from the box and tied it on Mae's neck. She was very surprised when the boy tied the bow for her.
"You look very suitable with a bow tie" - Rava
"What? Why did you wear it for me, I don't suit this!"- mae
"What are you talking about? You look very cute, isn't that right, old man?" - Rava
"This boy is right, bow ties are usually reserved for children so no one uses them, but when you wear them, they look very suitable" - The old man
Hearing that made Mae feel embarrassed, but at the same time very happy. Does she really suit this bow?
At the same time, Spipi and Loya came to her, Mae didn't realize it was already late. She waved goodbye to the old man and Rava and returned to the village, now focusing on preparing for the upcoming party.
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After waving goodbye to Mae, the old man breathed a sigh of relief.
"I didn't expect there to be such a kind creature, not to compensate for those people. Because of that vandalism incident, that walking mushroom almost doesn't come here anymore. How pitiful" - The old man
"Anyway, that party is a gathering place for many merchants, she probably won't have a lot of trouble with those people" - Rava
"You don't have to worry about that. I'm the host of that party. If there's any mouse that dares to disrupt the party and bother my guests, it will be resolved quietly." - Old man
The old man immediately stood up straight, his body became larger and more mature, his face became younger.
"I, Mescal, as the "Godfather", I have to teach those children again" - Mescal