Chapter 16: Victoria Supermall [1]

Chapter 16: Victoria Supermall [1]

"Oh? So you're Raven Blackheart, I've heard about what happened in your class, must've sucked."

Claire tried to console Raven in her own way.

"Y-Yeah... but I'm used to it by now."

Smack-!

Reinhard slapped Raven in the back as he advised him,

"Grow some backbone man, you shouldn't let people walk all over you like that."

At Reinhard's words, Brandon twitched slightly, recalling past memories of being 'walked all over' by people.

Crack-

With a devious smile on her face, Claire cracked her knuckles and said,

"Yeah? Why don't we teach those guys a lesson?"

"Absolutely not, do you want to get expelled?"

Reinhard shot her down instantly.

"Whatever."

Claire rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms.

Reinhard then approached Brandon, placing his arm on his shoulder.

"And this guy over here is Brandon Locke."

Since Reinhard was taller than the three, he could easily place his arm on their shoulders.

He was really touchy with people.

With a smile on his face, Brandon gave his greetings,

"Hello, Miss Claire."

"Claire's fine. Anyway, I remember you back in Combat Class, you were pretty good. But why are people saying you fell off or something?"

"Ah, hahaha."

Brandon scratched the back of his head, giving Claire an awkward laugh.

He knew the reason why, but he didn't know people were talking behind his back about it.

'Even in this world, people still gossip about everything. Haaa...'

Reinhard seemed to notice the mood had become sour, as he reprimanded Claire,

"You still haven't changed that bad habit of yours. Sorry about this guys."

"No, it's really fine. But what did you call Claire for?"

Of course, Brandon already knew what Claire was here for.

After all...

"Right, this girl over here–who can't seem to think before speaking, is the heir to Victoria Supermall."

Reinhard said while patting Claire's head.

Claire seemed like she wanted to say something about it, but she kept her mouth shut.

"Woah."

Brandon and Raven said in unison.

But for Brandon's case, he was merely pretending to be amazed.

Reinhard cupped his hand around his ear, tilting his head slightly near Claire.

"Oh, what's that? You said you'll give us a discount because you felt bad?"

His tone sounded sarcastic.

Claire seemed reluctant, pondering for a moment.

"...Mmm, fine."

"Haha, I knew we could count on you!"

Reinhard once again walked towards where Raven and Brandon were standing, placing his arm on both their shoulders.

"Well, Gentlemen, you've heard the Lady. It's a 100% discount, basically free!"

"Hey!"

Claire retorted.

The two boys could only stay silent the whole time, unsure of what to make out of the situation.

Stepping out of the shiftporter, Brandon, Raven, and Reinhard followed Claire closely.

She had led them to a store with mannequins wearing suits and dresses being displayed on the front glass.

The four of them beckoned inside.

As they made their way inside, an employee was already ready to greet them.

"Good evening, Miss Victoria, and these must be your friends."

"Good evening, yes, that's right. Could you help us get something tailored to wear?"

'Tailored, huh? A rich girl through and through, she's just like Belle.'

Of course, Brandon couldn't say it out loud.

"Yes, gladly. But for a moment, we're still helping another customer get something tailored."

"That's fine, take your time."

The four sat down on a circular couch.

While they waited, the employees unexpectedly offered them refreshments.

'What kind of store is this?!'

Back in Brandon's world, clothing stores wouldn't usually have refreshments.

The customs of this world were truly a mystery to him.

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After waiting for a while, it seemed like the other customers had finished getting tailored.

A door situated in the corner opened, revealing two women.

One of them had pitch-black hair, while the other women had bright-blonde hair.

When their gaze landed on the four who sat on the couch, their eyes peered wide open.

And so was Claire's.

"Eh? Amy and Rachel? Fancy meeting you here."

"What a coincidence, Claire. Is that Reinhard with you?"

Amy approached the four, scanning the three people she was with. While Rachel also followed suit.

Reinhard then greeted Amy and Rachel.

"Yup, good to see you again, Amy, Rachel."

Seemed like rich people knew each other.

Claire added,

"Yeah, we're getting something tailored for the party. You too, right?"

Amy then pointed at Rachel, and responded,

"Yup, you guys must've waited long. Sorry about that, Rachel here took too long deciding on what design she wanted."

"Sorry..."

Rachel bowed apologetically.

"No, it's okay. Anyway, let me introduce you guys to these two over here."

Claire presented with open hands towards Brandon and Raven, as if she was giving a report.

"This gloomy fellow over here is Raven Blackheart, and this guy with the long hair is–"

Before Claire could finish, Rachel cut her off.

"Nice to see you again, Brandon."

"Yeah, you too, Rachel."

The other four tilted their heads, giving a confused look.

"Eh?... You two know each other?"

Claire asked.

"Uhm... Yeah, we're classmates."

"Oh, that's right. I forgot you Reinhard, and Raven was in the same class as Rachel."

One of the employees then approached the group, gesturing towards the door.

"Miss, Claire, the room is now open. You may proceed to get tailored right away."