Chapter 23
“What… did you say?”
Erelia’s beautiful face twisted. The manager remained calm and continued firmly.
“Our ‘A Feast for You,’ along with the premium restaurant alliance on Sevanne Street, will place you on the blacklist.”
Sevanne Street—a stylish district leading trends in the capital. If she couldn’t visit restaurants here, she would fall behind in trends… and naturally be pushed out of high society circles.
“What is that girl to you?!”
Erelia was shocked. This wasn’t the first time she had caused trouble. Being treated as a regular meant her behavior had always been overlooked.
Even when she bullied someone, it was brushed off as a minor incident.
‘Someone like Serena… she has no influence in high society. Just a noble in name!’
Erelia gritted her teeth. Even as she showed her anger openly, the manager remained cold.
“This lady is a guest of the private room. Which means…”
His voice sharpened.
“On Sevanne Street, she is treated on par with royalty.”
A quiet stir spread across the tables.
Private room—on a completely different level from regular customers.
“W-wait… I have nothing to do with her! I’m leaving!”
Feeling the difference in status, Erelia’s companions hurriedly grabbed their belongings and ran away.
“Hey! Reston! You—!”
Erelia shouted, but they were already gone.
“How nice. She always caused trouble in fancy restaurants.”
“But who is that woman? The child called her teacher.”
“Now that you mention it, doesn’t that child look like the Knight Commander?”
“I heard he has a daughter.”
Whispers grew louder, clearly directed at Erelia.
Tonight, high society would be noisy.
A count’s daughter bullying a weak baron’s daughter wasn’t even gossip-worthy.
But a count’s daughter being banned from Sevanne Street? That would be talked about for a long time.
“Erelia Rosewin.”
Marcelo, who had been watching, stepped forward.
“Throwing soup at someone is an act of violence.”
His violet eyes flashed sharply. Erelia instinctively trembled.
“As expected of the Knight Commander!”
“That’s why she looked familiar.”
People recognized Marcelo and began murmuring.
“That lady is his guest?”
“Who is she? I’ve never seen her before.”
All eyes turned to Serena. Startled, she stepped back slightly.
Solphy moved forward to protect her, but her small body couldn’t hide Serena.
“A knight should protect a lady! Doing this publicly—”
“Our knights protect the weak.”
“At least listen to me! I—”
“You can speak at the Knight Order. You will be summoned tomorrow. Be prepared.”
After finishing, Marcelo turned away.
“Wait! Hey! Are you ignoring me?!”
No matter how Erelia shouted, Marcelo didn’t even glance at her. He walked straight to Serena.
“Giraffe Class teacher, are you alright?”
“Ah… yes. Except my clothes are ruined.”
The tomato soup had stained her white shirt, making it look like she was injured.
“Let’s finish eating and go to a dress shop. There’s one nearby where I usually get Solphy’s clothes. It’s called ‘Fairy’s Wardrobe.’”
It was a very high-end boutique.
Left alone, Erelia bit the inside of her cheek.
‘She was just someone who studied hard. No background, no money…’
But what was this situation?
Anyone would think she was the one of lower status.
Thinking back, Serena had always been surrounded by people.
That’s why she hated her even more—Serena never broke, no matter what, and was loved by everyone.
“What is so special about Serena… how is she dining with the Knight Commander and going to a luxury boutique…”
Erelia muttered bitterly to herself.
But someone answered.
Unexpectedly.
“Who is she? Big sister, Teacher Serena is going to be my mom.”
Solphy looked up at Erelia and smiled brightly.
After the commotion settled, they enjoyed their meal.
The children’s set at “A Feast for You” wasn’t overly childish—it was like adult food, just in smaller portions.
That was why Solphy loved this place. It made her feel like a grown-up.
Brioche buns with strawberry compote, creamy tomato soup, mini steak with mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, and bite-sized macarons…
‘It’s perfect every time.’
Solphy patted her full belly happily. Even after brushing her teeth, the delicious taste still lingered.
After eating, they went straight to “Fairy’s Wardrobe.” Most shops focused on custom clothing, but this one specialized in ready-made outfits, perfect for Serena.
“Hmm… I changed, but how is it?”
“It’s so pretty! Teacher, you’re the best! You’re amazing! I think I’m falling for you! You’re like a princess!”
As soon as Serena came out, Solphy burst out with excitement without even taking a breath. Her words repeated, but her feelings were clear.
“You look like an angel!”
Solphy circled around her, full of admiration.
“But this is a bit too much for me…”
“Really? Then try this one too!”
Solphy quickly handed her another dress. It was simple but elegant, letting the fabric stand out.
“Solphy, this kind of outfit doesn’t suit your teacher.”
“You won’t know until you try. Please try it. You can’t go back wearing a shirt stained with tomato soup.”
Marcelo supported her. Taking the chance, Solphy pushed Serena into the fitting room.
‘Joshua would never get to see this!’
Solphy felt proud being the only one seeing her teacher like this.
“Do you want to pick clothes too, Solphy? There’s a new dress.”
“No. I’ll focus on Teacher Serena. Today is that kind of day.”
Solphy firmly refused. Today, she wanted to remember Serena’s beautiful 모습.
While waiting, she asked something she was curious about.
“But Dad, why are you a special guest?”
Whenever they went to restaurants, they were always taken to private rooms. The staff treated them very respectfully.
She had always thought it was normal.
But now that she thought about it, it wasn’t.
“You remember? There were monsters on this street before.”
“On Sevanne Street?”
Solphy tilted her head. The capital was always safe.
“Well… some crazy—uh, strange people were secretly holding monster auctions. And they escaped.”
“Gasp!”
“I happened to be nearby and took care of them. That’s it. Nothing special.”
Marcelo shrugged casually.
Solphy’s eyes sparkled.
“Dad, you’re a hero! Amazing!”
“Well, I’m the Knight Commander. It’s my job to protect people.”
Solphy realized something.
When Marcelo helped people, it came back to him.
Because he worked hard, she was treated well too.
‘I want to become an adult like Dad!’
So when she grew up, she would make sure her dad—and mom—were treated well too.
While she smiled to herself, the door opened and Serena came out.
Her style had completely changed.
“Teacher, you’re so pretty! Like an angel! Ahh!”
Excited, Solphy jumped around her.
“But… Mr. Marcelo, I saw the price tag. Maybe we should go to another shop…”
“No. It suits you very well.”
Marcelo said casually, but couldn’t take his eyes off her.
“And you don’t have clothes to wear home, do you?”
“That’s… true.”
They both looked away awkwardly.
‘That’s strange. Teacher Serena looks pretty. Why is Dad looking somewhere else?’
Solphy was confused. She was still too young to understand the atmosphere between them.
Then she noticed people whispering nearby.
“Teacher?”
“I thought they were a couple.”
Maybe the title sounded strange here.
Serena finally spoke.
“It might sound a bit awkward… people were staring earlier too.”
She tucked her hair behind her ear. Her flowing hair matched the dress perfectly.
After hesitating, she spoke.
“Um… Mr. Marcelo?”
