Isekai Nonbiri Nouka-Chapter 907: Patisserie Fairy Fairy (II)

My name is Rorone.

I am the acting manager of the Patisserie Fairy Fairy.

Although we’ve already selected our employees, at the moment, the only ones present in this pre-opening store are me and the angel assistants.

Oh, I almost forgot, the spiderling-sans.

Spiderling-sans have been specially dispatched to serve as the store’s security.

They’re… rather unique.

And by unique, I mean they are exceptionally skilled at hiding.

Even though they’re about the size of a large pot, you wouldn’t notice them unless they wanted you to.

If they don’t move or reveal themselves, they’re practically invisible.

And then, there’s their combat ability.

They can make and harden short webs into needle-like projectiles.

And when they fire these tiny needle-like webs in rapid succession, they can pierce through iron targets with ease.

Since the attack is completely silent, it looks as if holes are appearing in the target on their own.

Truly dependable.

Their species is called Snipe Spiders.

According to Versa-sama, they’re an evolved form of the Hanging Spider, which specializes in web control.

These little ones are an essential part of our store.

When I introduced them as such, one of the angel assistants raised her hand.

Oh? A question?

Also, you don’t have to raise your hand.

…You want to know how many Snipe Spiders are stationed in the store?

Ehto, they rotate shifts between here and Big Tree Village, but at any given time, there are usually six to eight of them in the store.

Their attack range?

I’ve heard they can strike targets from quite a distance with pinpoint accuracy…

Ah, look—one of them is demonstrating.

From the store entrance, they’ve just hit that tiny, rotting branch way off in the distant forest.

See how it looks like it melted away?

Impressive, isn’t it?

Yes, exactly.

While I’m incredibly grateful for their presence, I sincerely hope they never have to use their skills in a real situation.

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The employees have finally arrived at the store.

We have three male and seven female patissiers.

One male and four female sales staff.

Fifteen in total.

The reason they arrived later was because they were all preparing to move out.

Although this shop is located at the foot of Village Five and is surrounded by nothing, it is still possible to commute from where they were previously staying.

After all, if the location were truly inaccessible, it would be difficult for customers to visit as well.

However, the employees all requested to use their commuting time for work instead, so village chief arranged for staff dormitories to be included within the building.

The second floor and part of the third floor serve as living quarters.

It’s not particularly large, but the second floor has two baths—one for men and one for women.

Since they aren’t big enough for everyone to bathe at once, they’ll have to take turns.

There’s also a dining hall on the second floor, where I’ll be eating as well.

The meals will be prepared by the patissiers, taking turns on a rotating schedule.

I debated hiring a dedicated cook, but the patissiers themselves insisted they would do it as a form of relaxation.

……

You’ll bake cakes as your job, and then cook as a way to unwind?

If it gets too difficult, please let me know as soon as possible.

I can cook, and if necessary, I’ll find a way to hire a professional.

Also, I want to be clear—overworking is absolutely forbidden.

If any of you collapse from exhaustion, I will be the one getting scolded by village chief.

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Now that the employees are here, the patissiers will begin testing and tasting new products, while the sales staff will go through training in sales and customer service.

The most important thing right now is for everyone to get used to life here.

Although this shop is in an isolated area, if you walk toward Village Five, you’ll find a stadium and a street full of ramen shops.

There’s no reason to get bored.

…Or so I thought.

But the patissiers never leave the kitchen.

「Be careful. Just using sugar isn’t enough. Don’t let it become an overpowering sweetness. Aim for something refined.」

「When cracking eggs, watch out for the shells. You should know this already, but break them into a small bowl first to check the contents before adding them to the large bowl.」

「Tch. It’s still far from the ideal taste…」

「Being able to bake as many cookies as I want… Is this heaven?」

「I’m using the new molds over here. There are still plenty left, so don’t get mad.」

「The pudding… It needs to be a little firmer.」

「Shouldn’t the caramel be a bit more bitter? The balance between bitterness and sweetness is important.」

「Temperature control is key when handling chocolate! Fufufu… This is how you get that perfect sheen.」

「This oven is amazing… I want more.」

「Isn’t this freezer awesome? We can get ice whenever we need it.」

Even when I tell them to take a break, they won’t stop.

They keep making cakes, cookies, puddings, and chocolates one after another.

They must be enjoying themselves.

Back when they were training at Kuro and Yuki, they didn’t have this much freedom.

But still, overworking is not good.

「Finished products to the acting manager! Let her taste them!」

「Acting manager! Please try this!」

……

Ehto, I’ve been sampling so much that my mouth is overwhelmed with sweetness.

I need something salty.

Let’s have the customers waiting outside help with the taste-testing.

We’re letting them use the restroom and providing them with a place to rest, so they can at least do this much in return.

No charging money, though.

In exchange, make sure to get their honest feedback.

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Not just the patissiers, but the sales staff as well are constantly practicing in the sales area.

「Yes, one cake, correct? That will be five medium copper coins.」

「This cake is made with a fruit called strawberries. It’s very delicious.」

「Thank you very much! We look forward to your next visit.」

It seems like everything is going smoothly, but…

「Listen well! A cake weighs more than your very life!」

Uh, no, it’s not that heavy.

「Those who foolishly ruin a cake deserve death! And so, I shall now perish…」

Ah—no, you absolutely may not die.

If you ruin a cake, reflect on your mistake and redo it properly.

Also, you’re responsible for dealing with the cake you ruined.

No?

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You’re worried people might deliberately ruin cakes just to get them?

Sigh…

I believe in all of you!

No one here would be foolish enough to waste such a beautifully crafted cake for such a petty reason!

Understood?

Good. Then clean up the ruined cake.

And after that, take a break.

You’ve been practicing nonstop, haven’t you?

That’s exactly why mistakes are happening.

Consider this a punishment—take a proper rest.

That said, if telling you to rest actually made you rest, there wouldn’t be an issue in the first place.

Back when I first arrived in Big Tree Village, I worked non-stop on the tasks given to me too.

Even when Sena-sama told me to rest, I didn’t.

Hmm… I’ll keep reminding them, but I should accept that fixing this will take time.

After all, I was the same.

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Now then.

This Patisserie Fairy Fairy has a basement.

Most of it is used for storage, but it also houses my workspace as the acting manager, the work area of the angel assistants, and our personal rooms.

Being underground, there are no windows.

It’s not the most suitable place for a workspace or living quarters.

However, for security reasons, it was decided that these rooms should be located in the basement.

After all, this is where we handle the store’s earnings and other important matters.

And deep within this basement—hidden away at its farthest depths—is a teleportation gate.

This gate connects to the warehouse of Youko-sama’s mansion in Village Five.

Yes, this is where the teleportation gate leading to Big Tree Village is set up.

It serves as a commuting route for me, the angel assistants, and the spiderling-sans.

And in an emergency, it acts as an escape route.

Village Chief asked Loo-sama to set it up for us.

I couldn’t be more grateful.

Thanks to this teleportation gate, we can return to Big Tree Village at any time.

If we run, we can reach village chief’s mansion in no time.

Fufufu.

But of course, its existence is a closely guarded secret.

No one outside of those connected to Big Tree Village can know about it.

That’s why it’s hidden so deep within the basement.

The only downside is that we have to make regular commutes at Youko-sama’s mansion to maintain the illusion that we travel there normally.

When I grumbled about it, the angel assistants prepared a luxurious carriage for me.

Ahaha.

I’ll pass—I prefer to walk.

I’m not someone who deserves to ride in such a lavish carriage.

And I mean it—I won’t ride it, no matter what.

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● Patisserie Fairy Fairy

Building Structure:

– Third Floor: Employee dormitory (20 private rooms).

– Second Floor: Employee facilities (bath, dining hall, etc.), reception area, business negotiation space.

– First Floor: Kitchen, food storage, sales area, waiting area.

– Basement: Food storage, acting manager’s office, private rooms for the acting manager and staff (6 rooms), teleportation gate (to Youko’s mansion).

Courtyard:

– Well, laundry area, drying space (clothesline). ← Not yet mentioned in the main story.

Restrooms are located on every floor, with additional facilities in the garden.

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