Isekai: Princess Marquess Becomes Entrepreneur of Tempe

Chapter 35. Free Tickets

"Hopefully today there are no obstacles whatsoever..."

Art repeatedly looked towards the clock tower not far from where he was standing at this time. The clock shows the time almost noon. Art stood up while occasionally confirming the location of the cloth he had tied to the back of his head to cover his mouth. Not to forget he also wore a hat to cover his golden hair so that no one would recognize him.

The day that Elona asked to accompany the girl the streets of Rudiyart City had arrived. Art was even ready from half an hour before the agreed time. She was so nervous she stayed up all night. Like a child who is too happy because the next day will be invited to go for a walk until it is difficult to sleep.

But Art has its own reasons for that. In addition to walking with Elona itself does make his heart beat fast, the man is also restless if there are citizens who recognize him at this time.

Elona asked Art to wear the best clothes she had. The girl ordered like that so that they were both allowed to enter by the One Invisibility Cafe which was only intended for the nobility. Although Art wearing a gembel tunic though certainly allowed to enter because he was the clicker of the cafe, but it should be obeyed only Elona's request so as not to provoke suspicion. His servants sought out the best village clothes that were usually worn only for essential purposes.

So here he is, Art wearing a khaki brown tunic with a matching blazer and hat. He also had an idea to cover his face with a cloth. Do not let any citizen recognize him from his handsome face. Art was quite optimistic about his disguise this time, because as long as he went from his residence to this square, no one seemed to notice him.

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Before long, the awaited ones arrived. Elona came by his chariot. The girl got down from inside the cabin, wearing a dress and bandana in matching colors. The thin makeup on her face did not detract from her natural beauty. His bright brown hair he let loose on his shoulders. Art was glued to see Elona as if so sparkling in the sunlight.

The girl looked confused as if she was looking for someone. Of course confused, because the person he was looking for covered part of his face with a cloth at this time. Art immediately regained consciousness when she realized Elona's presence, and quickly approached the girl.

"Hi." Art patted Elona on the shoulder, making her a little surprised.

"Eh, Art? Why are you covering your face like that?" Elona looked at him in wonder.

"It's okay. Um.. I'm having a little flu, that's all!" sahut Art lied.

"Oh, if you're sick, should the streets be delayed?"

"Eh, no! Already, it's okay! Come on!" Art responded quickly and immediately took Elona back on her horse-drawn carriage. The man had prepared everything today, not to be canceled.

"Where are we going first? Straight to the cafe?" Art asked when he and Elona were already in the cabin of a horse-drawn carriage. Elona shook her head.

"Ke kafenya later in the afternoon. I want to take a walk first." proposed Elona.

"OK, where are you going?"

"To theater. We're watching yuk! I haven't been there for a long time." take the girl with a happy smile. Elona had not seen a big show for a long time. As the real Elona, her memories last showed going to the theater while her parents were still around. And as Tara, let alone going to the theater building, to the cinema for the rest of her life can be counted on the finger.

"All right, come on." said Art. Then he gave instructions to the driver to lead to the location of the theater in Rudiyart.

After a while, the horse carriage came to a halt in front of a large building. Art got down from the cabin first, then helped Elona to get down as well by guiding her hand. Elona also grabbed Art's arm and went into the theater room. It was something that Art had never imagined before, that he would one day act like a lover, like taking a walk and watching a theater show, with a girl.

Whereas all this time, Art so hated creatures called women. For to him, women approached him only because of his title and wealth. There has never been a girl who has even offered to pay for a show ticket for her, as Elona is doing right now.

The girl opened her small bag and took out her coin pouch from there. But when he was about to pay, the ticket officer refused.

"You don't have to pay, Miss! Today you and your partner are visitors to the 99th and 100th! You get two free VVIP tickets from us! Congratulations!!"

Elona was so shocked that the officer gave her a free ticket.

"really? Well, we're lucky, Art!" Elona smiled happily.

"Then let's go in! The show is almost starting!"

Art and Elona occupy one of the VVIP rooms, which is a special separate room for two people with the best view from the upper stands. Elona was so excited when she arrived at the room.

The show also began. Elona chose a romance story. Art does not really like the story of the crybaby so actually, but he was also confused when asked to choose. Art doesn't really like to sit still and watch a show like he does right now. For him, activities that just sit still are boring. The man would rather go for a walk, hunt, practice the sword, than sit at home.

But Elona looked so happy. It is impossible for Art to dare to refuse his invitation to see the romance story in the theater. Art circulated his gaze around and came to a halt when he saw Elona who was showing many different expressions at this time.

When the scene began to be romantic, the girl's face red. During the sad scene, the girl started crying. And during the scene when the male protagonist wins against the evil character, Elona looks enthusiastic as if she is the one playing the show herself.

Art boredom instantly disappeared. The man was engrossed in watching Elona's face next to him more exciting than the show in front of him.

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"Ah? Oh yes, exciting! So exciting!" answer the Art. He did not watch and instead watched Elona's face throughout the scene.

"Oh yeah, which scene do you like?" ask Elona.

Art thought for a moment about to make up the story, "Umm ah, when the male character won against the villain!"

"I love that scene too!" Elona again enthusiastically recounted his impressions on the show that had passed. Untired, Art listened to all the babbling of the girl before him.

"Ah, sorry yes. I became a preoccupation myself, hehe!" Elona said shyly as soon as she realized she was busy talking alone.

Art shook his head, "It's okay. I'm listening to everything, all right."

"Hehe... oh yeah, where are we going? Do you have any ideas?" ask Elona.

"Hmm.. during these two weeks there is a Rudiyart Art Festival. Wanna there?"

"That art festival you told me about?" ask Elona.

"Yes. This afternoon the festival is just about to begin."

Art directed the horse-drawn carriage driver to head for the location. Rudiyart is famous as a city of art. Many theater players, singers and book writers were born and raised in this city. Not only has the largest theater building in the country, Rudiyart also has an art festival held every three months. In this activity, the art actors gather and show their respective skills.

In the afternoon, the festival area is open to visitors. Once there, Elona was amazed. The streets are decorated with colorful flags. Art dealers beautify their tents with various colors and peddle their works. Also seen the nobles and their aides who went around looking for decorations to be displayed in his house. Performers in action show their skills such as dancing and acrobatics.

And again, Elona was surprised. When he was about to buy a ticket for the two, again the ticket officer stopped his actions.

"Congratulations, Miss! You won the draw! From today until the festival is over in two weeks, you and your partner are entitled to enjoy all performances in the festival area for free without charge!" exclaim the ticket seller.

"Art... this is strange..why did I continue to be lucky?" Elona began to frown in astonishment.

And the girl was more astonished when even buying snacks, ice cream and others she did not need to pay, with various reasons such as winning the lottery, so many visitors, so, or suddenly it was just free to share.

Art just shrugged her shoulders as soon as Elona questioned all of those strange things.

"Take it today is your lucky day, okay?!" sahut Art with a smile.

"Hmm, looks like you brought me luck. Thank you so much for taking this walk." Elona looked at Art fixedly while smiling happily.

It was not in vain all the preparations that the man made, as long as he could get such a smile from Elona's lips.

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Previous night.

"Greetings! Sir Arthur Eckart!"

The Eckart soldiers were shocked when their young master suddenly paid a visit to the troop tower at almost midnight. They were all busy relaxing and some had even fallen asleep in their rooms. While rubbing their eyes because of drowsiness, they still give gesture greetings to the master.

"Greetings. I'll give you quick instructions. Everyone here tomorrow has to go all over the city, especially to places that couples usually go to.

In a few days, Elona and I will go for a walk in the city. I don't want to know, however, that I don't want Elona to have to pay for whatever she wants to do tomorrow.

Tell all the sellers and ticket guards, if I come, don't try to call my name, and give Elona a free ticket. Tell them all I'll reward triple for it. You understand?"

"Eh, uh, umm.well Young Master!" the soldiers were confused. He said the instructions were quick, but instead a series of orders they received, in the middle of the night anyway.

"Yes my... Mr. Arthur if being in love troubles others, yes..."

Eckart's soldiers whispered and shook their heads at their master's behavior.

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