I Own A Brothel In Another World (Ch. 1-196)

Chapter 76 - Looks Like Trouble

As Elise picks up the business card I've thrown onto the table, her brows furrow. Not that long after, they move up into a raised position, with her charming eyes widening a little. She attentively checks the front side and rotates the stiff piece of paper to see the back. Realizing what exactly is explained there, her cheeks turn slightly rosy and she puts the card down, glancing back at me with an embarrassed smile.

"Surprised?" I ask.

"Well... A little bit, hahaha..."

"Don't feel like you should hold back and speak your mind freely. If this particular field doesn't suit you, just say so. But, if this is not making you too uncomfortable, I'll move further with my offer."

"I'm not exactly that uncomfortable with these things... It's just... I've heard about this place from adventurers a few times in the guild's lobby and I didn't really expect you to be the boss of it, hahaha..." She starts adorably twirling her fingers as she speaks.

"Quite a shock, huh."

"Ummm..."

"Yes? As I said, don't feel restrained to ask about anything."

"I'm just a little curious... All of these girls that came with you to register... They work there, right?" she asks, clearly emphasizing a certain part of her question.

I smile a little. "You are quick to catch on. That's good. But, it's only partially right. Some of them do, some don't. If you remember the first and last person I asked you to register, Sirgia and Elea are their names, they actually more like live there with me. That cute dwarf defending me back then spends most of the time in a forge or in the kitchen while that very ladylike dark elf is like a manager, making sure no one has any misunderstandings and that they are happy with their situation. Well... It so happens that these two... kind of... are my wives... but let's forget about that for now."

"Wives?"

Her brows rise again and I just keep smiling at her.

"I don't mind filling you in even on the whole story, but I think it's better to focus on other aspects first."

"Ah. Yes, of course, hahaha. I was just surprised. Again. But now that I think of it, you did seem like a person who would be able to get close with people of other races. But, don't get me wrong, I think that's amazing. And if everyone is happy then it's even better."

"I'm trying my best to assure that."

"Right. So... Ummm... I'm not sure... if I would be good enough... I haven't yet... So..." she speaks, timidly lowering her gaze.

I chuckle at her. "I think you are jumping to conclusions here."

Elise raises her eyes, a little confused and curious.

"While I do think you are a very cute girl—and how popular you are amongst the adventurers only proves that—I approached you mainly because of your experience in dealing with people, and also your warm and cheerful personality. And the fact that you didn't immediately show pure hate towards my friends of other races. Don't you think there's a much more suitable position for you in such an establishment than what you are suggesting?"

Listening to my words, she smiles sweetly when I compliment her, but when I mention the last part, she pauses to think for a moment and her eyes widen again as a heavy crimson blush begins surfacing on her whole face.

"Ahahahaha... Stupid me! Of course! Why did I immediately think of that, hahaha..."

I chuckle at her adorable reaction and wait for Elise to cool down a bit before continuing.