CHAPTER 89…………………………………………………….
She even drew a little smiling face next to it, as if it were really an easy problem.
The crooked lines gave the expression a somewhat cheeky look.
Unlike Caligo’s voice, which sounded bewildered, Lin’s confident reply was calm and self-assured.
“Of course! The easiest one.”
[In the Eastern Continent, even the emperor couldn’t solve this?]
Despite offering a fortune to anyone who could revive his dying hair roots, all who came forward were either frauds or quacks.
No one had ever been able to push the emperor’s receding hairline forward.
Caligo recounted historical cases he had witnessed.
“Heh. I see.”
[Really! But you, Fluff, did it? You found a way to make hair grow again?]
If true, it would be a remarkable invention.
Just as Caligo was about to look at Lin with admiration,
“Oh. That’s not it.”
[Huh…?]
Caligo’s puzzled gaze met Lin’s quick and definite denial.
She had been so confident just moments ago… and now she changes her answer so quickly?
Should he lecture her on speaking carefully?
Sensing Caligo’s expression turning toward that of a scolding adult, Lin quickly added a clarification.
“Not me! I know someone else who’ll invent it.”
[Ah. That’s what you mean.]
Caligo’s reaction, clearly a little deflated, made Lin flail her hands to attract attention and continue.
“It hasn’t been invented yet, but I know how to speed up its creation.”
How about that? Isn’t it amazing?
Caligo responded with a tone that matched the child’s expectant eyes.
[Well, yes. About a quarter of half of the invention is impressive.]
“Hey, Caligo, your reaction is weak.”
[You already drained all the excitement!]
Caligo’s flustered reaction, flapping like a live fish, satisfied Lin’s desire for attention.
Feeling pleased, she exhaled a triumphant puff of air and looked down at the “Happiness Hunting Plan” she had carefully written.
1. Research magical tools that even non-magic, non-animal friends can enjoy
Lin had long expected this to take time.
After becoming friends with Faeby at the hunting festival, she had thought of the kinds of magical tools she wanted to create.
But she wasn’t sure if this alone would bring much happiness to her friends.
How could everyone be happy, even if they had no magic, or looked different from animal forms?
It was still a difficult challenge for Lin.
Yet the question lingered in a corner of her mind.
“Let’s start with what we can do now.”
Yes! She encouraged herself and moved her eyes to the next item.
2. Baldness – quickly solved
This idea came while thinking about how to hunt happiness faster and more efficiently.
It came to her while glancing out the window at a passing knight.
“When I was young, my hair was really thick… sniff But it’s all because of the helmet! If this helmet hadn’t trapped heat on my scalp… I could have stayed full-headed! sob sob”
Unconsciously staring at the reflection of light on the knight’s hair, she had caught his sensitive gaze as he lamented.
He repeatedly insisted that his current bald, animal-form appearance wasn’t his true self.
Even the older men nodding nearby seemed sympathetic.
“If hair grows back, everyone who’s bald will be happy, right?”
[Happy isn’t even the half of it. Even a tuft of hair would have people offering purses of gold!]
Those who could push back the receding hairline could earn a fortune.
Lin grinned broadly and nodded vigorously at Caligo’s words.
“Exactly! Alright, let’s get started immediately.”
She grabbed several sealed bottles from her study desk and ran outside.
After collecting all the materials she needed, Lin boldly opened the door to Theodore’s office and called out loudly:
“Uncle Theo! Please set up an appointment with the Duke’s animal-form!”
The Fabbo family, composed of the duke’s animal-form lineage, was famous for owning many lucrative businesses.
Especially the major ventures related to fashion were essentially all owned by the Fabbo family.
This was partly due to the nature of the dukes: their animal-form descendants were known for their exceptional aesthetic sense.
Male dukes, in particular, were naturally fond of decoration, which helped develop related businesses.
“Even these magical clothes were invented by the Fabbo family,” Lin thought as she smoothed the sleeve of her own magical outfit.
These clothes, magically designed to adapt between human and animal forms, were originally developed by the Fabbo family.
Though more expensive than regular clothes, nobles preferred them to the hassle of changing clothes every time they transformed.
Upon arriving at the Fabbo residence, Lin met the family head, a stylish woman true to the Fabbo reputation for aesthetic taste.
With her signature teal-colored hair, the head welcomed Lin into the reception room.
“This is the latest model, released only this season. Truly fitting for a Pegasus. It suits you well.”
“Thank you.”
Lin had chosen clothes only from the Fabbo family’s brands.
A basic principle of business: earn the other party’s favor.
Smiling gently, she responded to the praise from the Fabbo family head.
“I was surprised to hear from the Pegasus family. We haven’t had many opportunities to interact.”
The Fabbo head carefully added, so as not to seem unwelcoming:
‘Why would the sole heir of the Pegasus family be interested in our house?’
Lin’s letter requesting the visit did not specify the reason.
No need to offend a powerful grand duke family, so the Fabbo family had gladly sent a welcoming reply.
“I heard that you wanted to meet me?”
“Yes! I asked to arrange a meeting with you, Head of the Fabbo family.”
“May I ask the reason?”
As she looked into the child’s bright eyes, the Fabbo head roughly anticipated the answer: likely a request for a product from their family brand.
Perhaps she wanted a limited edition or a pre-release item.
Such special requests were common, though the Fabbo family’s response varied each time.
‘If it’s the Pegasus family, the answer is always yes.’
Not just because of the family, but the girl was adorable enough to try out any new design.
In fact, the head found herself wanting to develop a magical outfit that would highlight Lin’s special hair.
Her gaze involuntarily fell on Lin’s hair.
The soft, color-shifting strands looked mysterious, even to the head, who had seen all things beautiful.
‘Beautiful… Next season’s theme should be like this. Or even a continuous special limited edition!’
Despite her calm expression, she imagined multiple designs enthusiastically, a light blush spreading across her face.
As she immersed in her creative thoughts, a clear voice reached her ears:
“I came to share special information with you, Head of the Fabbo family.”
“Special information?”
“Yes.”
Not to ask for something, but to give?
The Fabbo head’s eyes widened at the unexpected statement, and in the next moment, they opened fully at Lin’s next words.
