"...Cough cough...!"
"Wow..."
"My God..." When the building came into view, a wave of emotion washed over me, and my body trembled involuntarily.
Although it wasn't small, perhaps due to mismanagement, the walls were peeling and the building looked old. Therefore, a renovation project involving painting and repairs was undertaken by maintenance personnel introduced by the church.
What I thought would take two or three months was completed in just 15 days! How was that possible?
I came to check it out with this question in mind... Now, if I weren't the owner, I would even mistake it for a newly built, fashionable building... Where did that old building from the 90s go?
Is this a magical, otherworldly building...? It's truly amazing.
The 120 gold coins I initially thought were a bit expensive, but now that thought has completely disappeared.
No, this is actually quite cheap, isn't it?
Before the renovation, the building felt old and worn, and even after becoming the owner, I wasn't particularly excited... But now, I can't wait to go inside and see it; my body is trembling with excitement!
"Ah, you've arrived. Mythical Beast Master." The construction company representative, who was waiting at the building entrance, smiled and walked towards us.
Hmm.
Although he's a manly builder from Esendia, he looks weak and a bit unreliable.
Looks like my worries were unfounded.
Sorry for doubting you!
"The exterior wall repairs and painting, the interior public area repairs and facility replacements, and the 8-story residential renovation mentioned earlier have all been successfully completed."
"Wow. That's amazing! The renovation is even better than I imagined. Wait, what happened to the roof over there? How did that warehouse-like area become like that?"
"Haha. This is all thanks to our skills." There used to be a small wooden warehouse-like area on the roof, but now it's been transformed into a slightly sloping, square-shaped covering connected to the wall.
Thanks to this, the original rectangular building has become a sophisticated modern structure. Wow... the more I look at it, the more I think the renovation is fantastic. "The attic room on the roof can be accessed directly from the 8th floor. It can be used as a storage room, and since there aren't any taller buildings around, it would also be a great place for a view. We'll explain the details as we look around. Please come in."
......
"Pfft… Pfft, hahaha!" After touring the building, when we reached the 8th floor, which would become our new home, a house before us appeared—a penthouse that seemed like something out of a dream.
Although the furniture cost was slightly over budget due to the bedding, requiring extra payment, the unparalleled beauty of the 8th floor made us immediately pay 130 gold coins.
After the agent left, I skipped and hopped into the spacious room with a super-large bed that could easily fit 5-6 people… I was so excited that I couldn't help but hug Lisbeth and Claire and laugh out loud.
"Pfft. Are you that happy?"
"Seeing our master so happy makes us happy too. Hehe."
Of course we're happy! Although it's a unique structure combining multiple offices, with rooms connected by corridors on both sides, this is practically a penthouse!
How many square meters is this?!
It's definitely over 200 square meters!
"Hmm. The bed's all set up. We should be able to make a ruckus up there, right?"
"The furniture is only for this room, the living room, and the kitchen. It'll take a while to furnish the house."
"Hehe. Take your time. This is our home now. You two can choose any room you need! Add whatever you need!" The living room, bedroom, and enormous bathroom are each the size of a typical apartment, plus 14 smaller rooms and 6 toilets with showers.
Not only that, there's also a loft room almost the same size as the living room!
This is so spacious, I have no idea how to furnish it.
What should we do?!
"Hehe. We can share a room with the owner, it's fine ♡"
"Let's think about that slowly. There's still a lot to do. We can furnish the rooms later."
That's right. Although we have a place now, there's still a mountain of things to do.
We need to install security measures on the building and these eight floors, complete the residency registration and business registration for the second-floor pub, etc… We need to finish these things quickly so our employees can start working.
We gave them some living expenses to rest until the building renovations were complete, but they said they wanted to work immediately, even offering to work unpaid at an adult store.
The adult store next to this building is relatively clean, so we didn't touch it. We wanted them to rest during the renovations… ugh… we didn't expect them to offer to work even unpaid… Am I the only one who thinks having fun is the most enjoyable thing?
Of course, it shouldn't be completely unpaid, so we gave them some daily wages, but having eight people working at the adult store at the same time is a bit much… We need to finish the registration documents quickly and clean up the bar before reopening.
Now I'm the boss, I have to support my employees and my females.
Let's finish all the paperwork quickly first?
Five days later, the registration process, which I thought would only take a day, was finally completed.
Wow… I underestimated this. I never expected such a complicated process.
Running a business while being an adventurer is far more complicated than I anticipated. I was stuck at my desk for five whole days, unable to move.
Really.
So exaggerated… because I spent the whole night reviewing documents, I didn't even get a proper chance to mate in my spacious bed!
Seriously.
Who would have thought that when an adventurer also has to run a business, the business has to be related to adventurers?
Just when I was worrying about what to do, Sera, who received the expensive perfume I bought in the capital, came to help me as a return gift, wearing a hoodie. We finally completed the business registration.
Seriously, if it weren't for kind Sera, I don't know what would have happened… Anyway, I adopted Sera's suggestion, and now our tavern, besides selling alcohol, also uses monster ingredients obtained from adventures to make snacks to go with it.
We're becoming a monster tavern.
Although the tavern was taken over directly without much modification… Good heavens, I'm actually running a tavern where bunny girls sell beer.
What were those guys thinking?
...Yeah, right.
The tavern was just a facade.
The real purpose was to blackmail people into prostitution with loan sharking.
Those bastards from Viper's Fang made a complete mess of the tavern; the second floor practically needs a major overhaul and cleaning... and I couldn't help with the paperwork... Everyone said it was fine, but having my two females and unsigned employees doing the cleaning made me feel so guilty I wanted to rush to the capital prison and strangle those bastards.
As for the adult toy store, we played a little trick, submitting documents claiming it was opened to provide adventurers with a clean sex life.
Anyway, the beer house documents were already prepared properly, so for this small-scale adult toy store, we just went with the attitude of 'since we're already doing this, we might as well do this too...'
Well, the beer house is a legitimate business, and it was originally commissioned by the lord... 'It wouldn't have worked out before... oh, it got approved by accident?' The lord's city officials just laughed and approved the application.
No matter where you go, connections are an unchanging truth.
This filthy world!
"Master! Everything's ready!" After completing the business registration procedures, we finally received the license to start operating tomorrow.
Me, my two females, and eight employees dressed as bunny girls gathered in the newly renovated beer hall, ready to raise a glass to the start of our new business.
Beer and simple snacks for tomorrow's sales were laid out, and my females and employees sat around a spacious table.
...Now, I'm the boss representing these people and responsible to them.
"Alright, everyone. It's finally starting tomorrow."
"I believe everyone will do their best~ Come on, Master, say a few words." After Lisbeth and Claire, standing on either side of me, each said a few words, Lisbeth handed me a huge beer mug.
Hmm. I'm sitting in the highest seat at the table; it feels a little awkward.
"Um... everyone. These past five days have truly been tough. I, as the man, should have stepped up, but I haven't been able to help much. I'm truly sorry."
"It's alright! Master!"
"Master, weren't you busy reviewing documents?"
"On the contrary, it's us who should have helped..."
"We're sorry we couldn't let you rest properly, Master."
...Why do even our bunny girl employees call me Master...? No, more than that, our employees are treating me too well, which is putting some pressure on me.
"Ahem. Anyway... everyone. I hope that starting tomorrow, everyone can work easily without worries about debt. I will also strive to make our shop a place where all employees can smile."
"Thank you! Master!"
"...Uh, um... what is it? This feeling of being both pressured and inexplicably pleased.
My two females are already quite intoxicated, and now eight bunny girls are calling me Master, which is quite exciting." "Our staff don't actually need to call you 'Master.' Ah, if you find the bunny girl outfit inconvenient, regular clothes are fine too..."
"Hehe. Please don't worry, Master. Everyone is doing this voluntarily."
"We only want to call you 'Master' when we're alone~ Everyone agrees, right?"
"Yes! Lady Lisbeth! Lady Claire!"
"...I really can't keep up with our staff's thinking. Is it because of my different background? Sigh, I don't understand. Let them call me that if they want. Everyone seems quite happy."
"...Hmm. Well then...everyone..."
I decided not to think about it anymore. As I raised my glass, everyone raised their glasses full of beer in response.
Okay. Whatever.
After all, this is my new paradise that I'm about to run.
"Horses Hope! Go for it!"
"Go for it!!!"
"Horses Hope. That's the name of the tavern I'm about to run.
Pfft. So touching." Even though it's just a Hope's Tavern, I never imagined I'd become the owner.
My responsibilities here now include running the business, supplying monster meat, and managing as the manager… Hmm. Okay. Good luck!
"Cheers to Master!"
"Cheers!"
"...Uh, good luck… alright…"