AIWON Mall Isekai Store, Grand Opening Today! - Chapter 90
Episode 8-17
“Let me introduce them again. This is Francine-san and Colette, who will be working as employees at the Aion Mall Otherworldly Store starting tomorrow.”
“Nice to meet you. God’s messeng— I mean, Naoya-san, we plan to work ourselves to the bone starting not tomorrow, but from this very moment until the end of our lives. No, even after our lives end, with the help of the pharmacist—”
“Please stop. We need to adhere to labor laws. You must be tired from working all day yesterday, so please take it easy.”
“I’m Colette! I’ll do my best!”
“I’m glad you’re eager, but Colette, you can start working from tomorrow, okay? You still need to get ready to move, right?”
It’s the 21st day since I became the manager of the Aion Mall Otherworldly Store.
Before opening the store, I gathered everyone, including Chloe, to introduce the two new hires.
The Peddler-san’s family hasn’t returned from town yet.
“Alright, you two, I’m counting on you! If you have any questions, just ask me, a former store manager and a holy knight!”
“That sounds reassuring, but it makes me nervous. But Chloe is indeed competent in both work and combat.”
“Naoya-san is right. Francine-san, please take this medicine and rest today without overdoing it. It’s important for the living to take care.”
“That sounds reassuring, but it makes me nervous. Anna-san, did you really need to emphasize ‘the living’? Was that an undead joke?”
“… Nice to meet you.”
“Good job, Barbera, you did great with the greetings.”
As I patted her head, Barbera squinted her eyes happily, or maybe sleepily.
Chloe, Anna-san, and Barbera all seem to be welcoming the two new employees.
The skeletons and mascot ghosts also clattered and fluttered their applause.
“The living being welcomed by the undead, huh? That’s quite ominous.”
But this is our everyday life.
At least we have more employees who can interact with customers now.
“Um, Naoya-san! My mother and I have already moved our luggage, so the move is complete!”
“You brought so little. I guess that’s how it is in this world. But still, you need to greet the neighbors, right?”
“How kind… Thank you so much, Naoya-san. We’ll take care of all the tasks today.”
“Please do. Meanwhile, we’ll prepare to accommodate you here.”
“… The rooftop?”
“It might be convenient for Barbera to turn back into a dragon, but it would be tough to stay outdoors.”
“Naoya-san, if you don’t mind, there’s an empty bed in the basement.”
“Let’s not do that. It’s probably not a good idea to have the newcomers live in an undead’s dwelling.”
“Then what will you do, Naoya? Don’t tell me you’re going to say ‘Live in my room’ and have them serve you! Even the mother and daughter at the same time, not to mention dragging me in too! Ugh, kill me now!”
“No, I won’t. For now, the tenant space is available. Separate from mine.”
“We would be fine with just the eaves… Thank you so much for everything. We will surely repay your kindness someday.”
Francine-san bowed her head politely.
I didn’t hire these two just because they applied.
Seeing their performance during the “Dragon Sale,” I knew they would be valuable assets.
So, there’s no need for them to feel so indebted.
“Anna-san, could you do as we discussed earlier and handle it? Make sure it’s out of sight from the main road.”
“Understood, Naoya-san I’ll inform everyone.”
For now, Francine-san and Colette will live in the tenant space.
To achieve our goal of one billion yen in monthly sales, we’ll need to hire more employees in the future.
Of course, we’ll also need to increase the products we sell and the tenants.
That’s why I’ve decided to build an apartment for employees behind the Aion Mall Otherworldly Store.
According to Anna-san, with the skeletons’ labor and magic, it should be quite easy to construct.
“Anna-san, Barbera. As discussed, I’ll need your help more than ever to eliminate monsters, considering Colette and Francine-san can’t fight. Also, I need your help too.”
“…I’ll do my best.”
“Let’s give it our all, Captain!”
Barbera clenched her fist enthusiastically, and Anna-san turned to address the skeleton captain.
The skeleton squad placed their hands on their chests and made a clattering noise with their armor.
The reason why the Aion Mall Otherworldly Store outside the town is safe is that Barbera marks the area as a dragon’s territory, and Anna-san’s skeleton squad eliminates any monsters.
“Wait, Naoya! Don’t forget about me, a holy knight!”
“Oh, right. Chloe, I’ll be counting on you too, though I’m a bit worried.”
“Kufufu, Nayao asking me for help! Colette, Francine-san, you can rest assured in the armored carriage!”
Chloe’s excitement was palpable.
Colette, the canine beastwoman, gazed at the “holy knight” with sparkling eyes, her tail wagging slowly.
Francine-san bowed her head again.
Though Chloe’s enthusiasm worries me, it’ll probably be fine. Probably.
Looking off into the distance to escape reality, I saw a carriage on the road.
Peddler-san on the driver’s seat noticed me and waved vigorously.
“Colette, if you’re going back to town for the move, you can use the free shuttle carriage. I’ll inform the Peddler.”
“Thank you, Manager! Leave it to me. Mom, you should rest.”
Francine-san still looked pale from yesterday’s fatigue.
When I suggested she rest at the Aion Lounge, she reluctantly agreed, though she seemed a bit frustrated about not being able to work. Seriously, she needs to rest.
“Alright, let’s start preparing for the opening! We should have customers coming in today who heard about us from yesterday’s ‘Dragon Sale!'”
It’s the 21st day since I became the manager of the Aion Mall Otherworldly Store.
We haven’t secured any new tenants, but we’ve unexpectedly succeeded in hiring new employees.
These two will surely be a great help…
Now, I need to think of ways to increase sales, whether through new tenants or new products.
First things first.
We need to build the employee apartment and secure residents once it’s completed! That means ensuring we have regular customers shopping at the Aion Mall Otherworldly Store! This is the foundation of Aion Mall!