Whats Truly Important Isnt Money Part 5

UmmEveryone, its really hard to move in these clothes, but theyre cute.

Alice wore a strained smile from start to finish. Although it had been enjoyable, since she was at an age where she wanted to be fashionable, Alice had been intimidated by Takakos and Kruls slightly powerful enthusiasm.

Its futile! Its important to limit ones freedom of movement in order to charm people, you know! Trust me, Im a Martial Artist! Alice-chans foundation is fine, so you have to show off your good qualities to your surroundings more!

Although Martial Artists had a Persuasion Power when they spoke, Kagami thought, with a serious expression, that Takakos persuasive power would vanish like smoke.

Thats right! Your long-awaited big momenteven if you deceive your friends later on, the first impression is the most important! Trust me, Im the Princess!

Krul supported Takako, her eyes sparkling as she held onto the clothes she wanted Alice to try with one hand. Kagami perceived the Persuasion Power that he could not match, so he tried to leave the Casinos break room and go check on the state of the Staff members who were preparing the facilities for tomorrow.

Ah, please wait a moment Kagami-san! M-Me too! Ill go with you!

Although Alice, who was being jostled by Takako and Krul, yelled something out from behind him as he was trying to depart from the break area, he decided to ignore it and closed the door.

Im sorry Alice, be a good girl and stay here for me.

Kagami muttered that and then let out a sigh of relief. Although David had been treated like a silent shadow, he had in fact been standing at the edge of the break area, as if he was watching over them warmly.

They had gotten used to it recently, but it felt bad to be observed by him. It was unusual for David to devote himself to helping out and observe Kagami, but he didnt try to leave Kruls side, since he was fundamentally there to observe Krul. If one considered the situation as locking up David in the break area, Alices sacrifice was essential.

Its been a long time since I moved by myself.

Recently, no matter where Kagami went, he had always been accompanied by Alice, Krul, and Rex, so compared to that, Kagami felt like he was walking in an exclusive Staff hallway when walking in the Casino by himself.

Although he hadnt been with Rex, other than the times when they headed out, Alice and Krul were different. From morning till evening, no matter where they went or where they ate, the two of them had always accompanied Kagami.

Even when they rested in their own rooms in an inn, without any particular tasks to do, they did enough to remain there. Alice, who tried her best to avoid being forcibly taken back by Menou, didnt return with him, and Krul, who rented a room in the same inn, didnt even try to leave his room, even when it was time for them to sleep or when she didnt have an individual task to do.

Perhaps it was thanks to David coming with them, but recently, although he would come to take her back as soon as it became night, the three of them ended up waking up together every day, regardless of fatigue.

How long has it been since I lost my private life, huh?

Rather than escaping from Davids observation, Kagami considered it to be running away from the two of them, but he was satisfied with the feeling of freedom that came with being alone, which he hadnt felt in a long time.

As he slowly walked while in good spirits, his head held high, his feet took him towards the main hall so he could tidy up the play equipment, which were the main attraction of the casino.

The one who was in charge of the Casinos main hall was Menou. He was skillful enough to be abnormal, and perhaps it was due to his remarkable memory, but he was almost too exceptional as a Casino Dealer.

In the beginning, everyone had tried their hand at being a Card and Roulette Dealer, in order to decide who was the most competent as a Casino Dealer manager, and it turned out that Menou was the most suitable.

Therefore, the management of the Main Hall staff, the education of the Casino Dealer staff, and the management of the halls had all been left to Menou.

I wanta break. I wantcomfortRestcomfortrescomf

These were Menous only words.

Recently, Menou had been working too hard without any rest. They wouldnt make it in time for the opening if he didnt work this hard.

In the beginning, the total number of Staff recruited had been 40 people; however, since it was clear that they didnt have enough hands to manage the Casino on a 24-hour system, with Davids suggestion, they doubled the amount of people. It was now 80 people.

Although 50 of them would work as Casino Dealers, the inexperienced staff that didnt know how to be dealers needed to be taught.

The existence of a leader who could teach Casino Dealers and train Casino Staff within this short period of a week was essential, and regrettably, Menou had filled this role, even during his sleep hours.

Although, in the beginning, he had been working diligently for the goal of earning 10,000 Gold to rescue the Demon King and to quickly save up funds for Alices daily life, it was clear that the liveliness in his eyes had vanished recently. Although he had taken one-hour breaks, he seldom summoned Alice, so he seemed to be approaching his limits.

Currently, he was shuffling cards splendidly enough to captivate the eyes while moaning Uuaaah like a zombie.

T-This is? K-Kagami-dono? I-Ill go to Alices side immediately!

The moment Kagami was reflected in Menous eyes, the liveliness instantly returned.

She isnt here.

However, with these words, Menous liveliness instantly vanished from his eyes.

So? How are you feeling? Does it look like well make it in time for tomorrows opening?

Fuhaha, there is no need to worry about it. I have finished the education of the humans I am responsible for.

I-Is that soThen, why dont you take a break already, Menou?

What I finished was just the guidance of the humansI still havent finishedinstructing the Staff about maintaining the equipment for tomorrowI cant rest yet, Kagami-dono.

Although Menou recovered some of his vigor as he said this, it was clear he was in bad shape. His eyes werent in focus, a small amount of saliva was dripping out of his mouth, and his face showed that he was a completely dead person, in the words of Kagami.

Guidance Instructor Menou! The preparations for the tables and equipment have been completed!

Guidance Instructor Menou! The preparations for the slot machines have been completed! The setting of the initial jackpot frequency has also been completed! Were ready to gowhenever!

Beside him, who looked like a dead person, were two female Staff members, dressed in full Casino uniforms and looking like orderly Knights trained by the Kingdoms Army, who had rushed to him to report that.

T-This is Owner-dono! I didnt realize it was you, please forgive my rudeness!

As soon as they saw Kagami, the two Staff members knelt in place and bowed.

These movements were like those of Knights who were fully trained to serve a King.

Menou, what exactly are you teaching them?

Of course, in general, I taught them the manners of a Casino Dealer, as well as the essential manners and etiquette to serve the owner, how to fight as the owners shield, and how to conduct themselves in defending the land we possess if, by chance, we were attacked. I do admire how well they have been raised within this week.

Is that so? So you were actually an idiot.