“Hailey, quickly help me hold the Holy Maiden down. I am almost finished measuring her arm width.”
“Of course! With me here, the Holy Maiden won’t be able to run!”
Looking at the two people working together, they looked like comrades-in-arms who could trust each other with their backs.
This effort was all just to hold down Hailey, who was as stubborn as a little foal.
Currently surrounded by the two of them, Hailey was struggling desperately to escape their assault.
Her hands had already been gently pinned down by Idledra. It was an unfortunate start to her day.
“You bastards, let me go! I’m going to sue you for the illegal imprisonment of an innocent bystander—no, a pure and innocent girl… Anyway, just let me go!”
‘Do they have any idea how embarrassing it is to be seen in my underwear in a dressing room by these two? I can accept Miss Laura because it’s for her work—but why is this other person still touching and rubbing me?!’
Seeing Hailey’s resentful gaze, Idledra immediately put on a look of grim determination.
Her hands were gripping Hailey’s small, delicate arms, and she had no intention of letting go.
“For the sake of Hailey being able to wear the most perfect clothing, I will never give up! So, Hailey, just give up and accept it!”
‘Hey, don’t say you’re taking advantage of me so righteously! You’re making it sound like I’m the one forcing you to do this.’
“Well said, lady! As expected, you have a high level of awareness regarding art!” Laura exclaimed.
‘What… what are you two getting so fired up about? What kind of clothing store is this? This is clearly a “crime scene” you two planned together!’
Regardless of her feelings, once Laura finished measuring all the basic dimensions, she entrusted the more private measurements to Idledra with a look of complete trust.
Naturally, the victim’s current protests were unsuccessful.
‘She’s bullying me too much, this girl…’
“All right. Customizing an outfit specifically for a banquet will definitely take some time. However, I have a few pieces here that are very suitable for the Holy Maiden… Holy Maiden, please don’t run away!”
After finally finishing the body measurements—and being quietly teased and played with by Idledra for a while inside—Hailey walked out pouting.
She then saw Laura getting excited while holding more clothes.
Looking at the outfit in Laura’s hands, which was far too girly and cute, Hailey immediately felt an ill omen.
Although she was a girl now, she couldn’t just let them catch her and treat her like a dress-up Doll…
‘Besides, even I need to reflect some of the masculinity I once possessed.’
The moment Hailey saw the outfit, she prepared to slip away.
“Where do you think you’re going, Holy Maiden? You cannot refuse the wish of your loyal believer.”
Idledra’s voice appeared near Hailey’s ear like a ghost.
When Hailey tried to run, her small hand unconsciously stayed obediently within Idledra’s palm, having already been captured.
This was Hailey’s first time facing two aggressive enemies alone. She thought she would face a bitter struggle—well, she just gave up.
She couldn’t win, and as long as there is life, there is hope…
“Mm, my eyes truly didn’t deceive me. Look at this temperament, this image… she is a living signboard!”
As a Fashion Designer, Laura couldn’t help but marvel that this was the most perfect girl model she had seen in a long time.
That bashful girlish posture, that shyness that she constantly tried to hide but kept leaking out…
“Ugh… don’t look this way! Turn your heads!”
Hailey lowered her head, her hands constantly tugging at the hem of her skirt.
She leaned against the wall timidly, acting as if there were a ghost behind her.
She took one shameful step after another out of the dressing room, her eyes darting around.
Especially when she looked at the smiling Idledra, Hailey’s face suddenly turned red, and she wanted to dive back behind the curtain.
Every time she saw that smile, her heart would go thump-thump…
This was actually influenced by the sympathetic resonance between Hailey’s nervous embarrassment and Idledra’s excitement.
Similarly, Idledra was affected by Hailey’s emotions, making her want to “eat up” the little person in front of her even more.
The clothing was designed by Laura according to the style currently favored by Noble ladies.
It was very suitable for the body types of girls Hailey and Idledra’s age, but it suited Hailey even better.
In Laura’s own words, the temperament Idledra gave off was more of a cold, “do not approach” feeling, while Hailey was more suited for this style of a green, innocent girl.
“Of course, it could also just be because Hailey was far too shy…”
The Blue-Violet Gothic Dress was paired with a pure white collar, and the upper neckline was tied with a purple ribbon.
The way she sat on a chair and threw a tantrum made her look exactly like a little tsundere girl.
“S-So… how is it? Don’t you dare laugh at me for this outfit!”
“Although being hauled out for a display like this felt a bit shameful, since she had been bold enough to wear it out, she should at least get some feedback, right? “
Hailey looked at Idledra with a mix of worry and anticipation.
Hearing Hailey’s question, Idledra looked at her as if she were overwhelmed by the favor.
Then, for the first time, she showed a flustered expression, like a child who had done something wrong and didn’t dare look at the other person.
It wasn’t that she didn’t know how to evaluate someone’s beauty—she could have used dozens of beautiful words to describe Hailey based on the outfit alone.
It was simply because her heart was in a constant internal struggle—
‘What should I do? I want to keep Hailey all to myself.’
The current Hailey was as cute as usual, or perhaps even cuter, but Idledra didn’t want anyone else to see Hailey’s beautiful appearance.
Thus, she could only lower her head, unable to speak.
“Lady, you shouldn’t be stingy with your praise for a cute girl.”
Laura saw through Idledra’s little thoughts and lightly patted her shoulder, gesturing with her eyes toward Hailey.
Hailey blinked, then worked up the courage to nudge Idledra’s arm.
“Hey… my new clothes. How are they? Do I look good?”
‘If you dare say I don’t look good, I’ll bash your head in… although I probably can’t beat her.’
Idledra suddenly lunged toward her, resting her head gently on Hailey’s shoulder.
Her hands cautiously supported Hailey’s waist, and she clung to her as if she refused to let go.
“W-What are you doing—there are people watching!!”
“Because you’re so cute… my head is spinning. I don’t even know where I am.”
Idledra buried her face in Hailey’s hair. For some reason, Hailey also felt like her own face was burning up as if it were on fire.
No matter how she pushed, she couldn’t get this clingy girl off her. There were still people watching them!
Of course, at a time like this, one would assume no one would come to break such an ambiguous atmosphere… but someone did.
Laura reached out with a smile, while her other hand held a clear and complicated ledger.
“Ahem… small businesses do not support credit. The total is 200 gold coins. I wonder if you two will be paying in cash or… working off the debt?”
‘Oh no, it’s a Money Attack!!’