Parallel World Pharmacy

Volume 2 - Ch 1

A month after the pharmacys establishment.

The Different World Pharmacy still had no crowd.

However, they had yet to receive any harassment from the Apothecary Guild.

No matter how anyone viewed the shop, it looked like a store that catered only to the aristocracy, was what Ellen said.

Different World Pharmacy had been established for the common people, but despite that, clientele such as wealthy merchants and lower-class nobles were the only ones who sparsely visited the shop. With that said, some high-class aristocrats viewed the apothecary shop as third-rate, deemed it not suitable owing to their family status, and therefore not able to reasonably meet their demands.

Nevertheless, they often came by to purchase cosmetics and hand cream. Though in case of a serious illness, the aristocrats would still seek the service of a First or Second Class Apothecary to make house calls, and thus had no need to buy medicines.

Besides that, they would also arrive all dressed up to the utmost. They wore the same clothes they would wear when arriving at a ball. There were also some nobles who wore medals. Although the shopkeeper was just a child, he was still the second son of an Archduke. In addition, the Charter Mark in front of the store, made the shop quite overbearing.

The store didnt look like something anyone could visit while wearing just their every-day clothing. Must it be written on the signboard?Was what Falma was wondering about.

Though before that, he was troubled on how to attract commoner customers.

Meanwhile, during their daily lunch break hour. On the third floor of the store, in the staff break room, the staff members were taking a break and eating lunch. By the way, in order to have Cedric, who has a bad knee, be able to get to the break room on the third floor, they installed a manual elevator counterweight (balance weight) the day they decided to hire Cedric, and so, Cedric could now comfortably access the third floor.

While eating lunch, their topic was none other than: How to get commoners to visit the shop. It was the so-called luncheon meeting.

Its not like customers will suddenly come flooding in.

Ellen handed Lotte a piece of bread while drinking her freshly squeezed juice.

Well, since we have the time, its fine if the patients start coming in little by little. People who are in real need of treatment, or those who need medicine.

Despite Falmas high expectations, no such patients came to visit.

Because I thought something like this might happen, I did some thinking!

It seemed like Lotte had been giving out questionnaires regarding Different World Pharmacy over the last couple of days. Since Lotte was the only commoner amongst the staff members, it was easier for her to talk to the people on the streets.

I will now announce the results! Ive asked 100 citizens residing in Royal Capital of San Fleuve! And have received multiple answers.

You really did well, Lotte, youve been a big help. Nevertheless, Im scared to hear the results.

Falma started clapping. At the same time, he started preparing his heart.

Well then, please go ahead and announce it. Lottelita sure is talented!

Ellen waved her hand in encouragement.

Those who thinks the Imperial Charter emblem is scary 48 people.

Slip, the three people pretended to fall down.

Those who dont know how to speak formally to a noble Apothecary, and so they stay clear of the shop in order to not conduct a sacrilegious crime a scary number of 46 people.

Ah, so it was like that, the three people were convinced.

Those who dont have any noble-like clothes to wear, and feel conscious if they come to the shop 25 people.

Theres no need to be conscious,was what Ellen retorted.

Those who are afraid of the Knight Gatekeepers 19 people.

Its not like the gatekeepers werent smiling, was what Falma wanted to say in the gatekeepers defense.

Those who do not trust the medicine issued by the Apothecary because hes just a child 18 people.

Its because of me!Falma fell on top of the table.

Because of the signboard price is negotiable, those who are scared of the high price of the medicine and consultation 12 people.

Those who cannot read the signboard and are scared to enter 10 people.

Lastly those who said its because the manager is a child 8 people. Thats it.

Supported by a ladys maid, the young lady who was leaning against the carriage looked terribly pale.

Ah, how could this have happened. Young lady, please do put yourself together.

Falma was being guided by the attendant through the large crowd, and they moved towards the voice in the buried within.

Sir Apothecary is passing through, please make way! This way please, Sir Apothecary.