Chapter 120

The JKs were squealing and flocking to the gorgeous dresses. They wandered around the hall searching for something that would suit them, their eyes shining brightly, or they would look at each other to see which one would suit them best, and then they would suggest, “You look great, you should go for that one! You should decide!”

I understand. I do feel the same way when I go shopping with my friends in my previous world. What is it about this psychology that makes you want to recommend it with all your might?

When I first saw the collection of the clothes, I thought they looked creepy, like an old lady’s obsession, but when I saw the girls happily admiring them and praising them for their beauty, I started to consider them to be treasures. I’m sure the dresses will be taken care of in good hands.

The life force of the young and bright girls is burning even more in the state of a bargain sale of clothes, so the vindictiveness of the old hag can be dispelled in the blink of an eye. Bargain sale purification. Hahaha.

Flora came over to Ekaterina, who was watching everyone at the back of the hall, thinking about that.

“Everyone seems to be having a great time.” (Flora)

“Yes, it’s been a good time.” (Ekaterina)

Flora-chan didn’t pick out a dress, though. She’s not the type to be picky about such things.

“…Flora-sama, aren’t you feeling uncomfortable?” (Ekaterina)

“Huh?” (Flora)

“You seem to be putting on a show. I’m sure everyone is enjoying it right now, but somewhere down the line, it’s going to be more complicated.” (Ekaterina)

A new dress every week is too extravagant, no matter how wealthy you are.

If this world had a social structure similar to that of early modern Europe or the Edo period in Japan, then clothes themselves, not just dresses, would be much more expensive than one could imagine in the past, when fast fashion was in full swing. Even for the common people, buying new clothes was a luxury in itself. Buying old clothes and wearing them is the norm.

There are no synthetic fibers here. There were no polyester or nylon, which can be freely produced from petroleum.

Cotton, silk, wool, and linen. The raw materials are grown with a lot of time and effort, harvested only once a year, and then turned into fiber with even more time and effort, woven into cloth, and made into clothes. All of this is done manually by hand. Even a single piece of clothing can be made with an enormous amount of labor.

Even cotton, which is cheaper than silk, must be more precious than what it was in my previous life. In my previous life, I have heard that cotton production in developing countries uses a tremendous number of pesticides. In this world, where pesticides have not yet been developed to such an extent, it is only natural that the amount of cotton produced in this world is much less than in the world I lived in the previous life, if only to meet the demands of standards of quantity and quality.

In the magic academy, the standard of living is higher when you bear a title, so there are many nobles who are almost in debt to maintain their family name. I think the children of such families will have mixed feelings when they see this bunch of dresses. In fact, they might be disgusted inside.

“You know that Ekaterina has no intention of showing off. There is no reason for me to feel uncomfortable.” (Flora)

Flora said firmly.

Thank you, you’re a good girl.

“Lady Ekaterina, you mentioned the second semester ball earlier. All of those who are not wealthy were worrying about getting their dresses ready now. Now they won’t have to worry about it anymore, and I’m sure there’s no one who doesn’t understand that Ekaterina-sama did this out of the kindness of her heart.” (Flora)

She’s a really nice girl..