VERSATILE ACTION-READY SALESGIRL AIZ WALLENSTEIN
“Good day. One Jyaga Maru Kun, please.”
At the Jyaga Maru Kun stall on North Main Street, Hestia glared daggers at the golden-haired girl across the counter. This wasn’t the first time the Sword Princess had shown up at Hestia’s stand, and it would surely not be the last. Ever since she came with Bell that one time, Aiz had quickly become a regular.
“…Of course. What flavor?” Hestia asked curtly with open hostility in her voice.
Aiz responded immediately. “Red beans and cream, please.”
Why can’t she at least have bad taste?!
Cursing her foe’s excellent choice, Hestia promptly picked out the girl’s order and handed it over. Aiz swiftly unwrapped it and took a bite, nibbling sweetly on the treat in the middle of the road. Various demi-human men stopped and stared, entranced by her adorable beauty, causing Hestia to think, This doesn’t seem fair…
Suddenly, somebody came running, calling Hestia’s name.
“Hestia! Terrible news!”
The goddess turned to see the older animal woman who owned the stall. “What’s the matter? What’s happened?” she asked her.
“The store over on East Main Street misheard one of their orders and made over a thousand extra Jyaga Maru Kun we don’t need!” the owner cried. “If we don’t help move all that product by the end of the day, the business will be in the red!”
“Wh-whaaat?!”
The situation was as dire as it was absurd. While Hestia was still taking it in, a cart piled high with excess potato snacks rolled up to the stand. The goddess stared at the unsteady mountain in shock. Then she suddenly had an idea and spun to face Aiz.
“You’ll have to help me, Ms. Wallensomething!”
“Thank you. Please come again.”
“I’ll take ten! No—twenty!!!”
“I’ll take fifty!!!”
“Is this where we can buy a Jyaga Maru Kun touched by Aiz herself?! I came as fast as I could!!!”
“Give us a smile!”
A long line stretched down the street and even included some gods. As soon as word spread that Aiz Wallenstein herself was running the stall, people flocked from all over the city to admire the sight.
Hestia stood off to one side, watching the commotion unfold with the owner. While they had completely resolved the supply issue, Hestia couldn’t help but feel like she had somehow lost.
“That girl’s making a killing out there!” the owner exclaimed. “She should come and work for us full-time!”
“Please don’t hire her!” Hestia wailed.
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