Parallel World Pharmacy

Volume 3 - Ch 4.1

A cutely wrapped box with a golden insignia that indicates the Imperial Family is placed in front of Lotte who looks very nervous.

An emissary from the court came to the Different World Pharmacy.

It was said that the box is a gift to Lotte from a certain high-class individual.

Its probably from Her Majesty

There was a handwritten signature by Elizabeth II in a fine sealed envelope.

From Her Majesty?! What do you mean from Her Majesty?

It says that its for Lotte from the Empress

Lotte who was about to collapse timidly removed the crimson ribbon and wrapping, showing a two-stage drawer. She nervously pulled the top drawer and took out whats inside.

T-This?! This is?! T-That rumored?!?!?!

Lotte was flabbergasted as if she had discovered a new continent.

I wonder what this is, Falma-sama?

You didnt know?

She looked at Falma with a solemn expression.

Theres no way Id know about it rightIm just, a maid you know

Lotte herself did not have the opportunity to taste high-class delicacies. She would even twitch her nose many times together with a gaze of envy each time she would serve the House of de Mdiciss Blanche and Falma their sweets. Although she would now receive some of the from Falmas share, and she is now able to buy them using her own income after becoming an employee of the pharmacy, it is only on the level that commoners can reach.

Arara, Lotte-chan, this is called Praline Chocola, it tastes delicious you know. Ah, Im not aiming for it, so Lotte-chan should eat them caringly

Ellen took a peek at whats inside the jewelry box from Lottes shoulder. Ellen was not bad enough to hoist one from her.

Praline! Its a word I dont know, Eleanore-sama!

In short, Praline Chocola is a bite-size chocolate. It is similar to high-class chocolates that are often exchanged during the Valentines Day.

Ill open the bottom too

Lotte pulled the second drawer. What appeared was colorful confectionery arranged in a circle.

Oh my, its Macaron. Its sweet and soft, so it tastes so good

Ellen stimulated Lottes appetite.

Ehehe, Praline and Macaron!!

Lottes smile was reaching her ears. Falma looks back, knowing that he was not wrong about treats being the best reward for Lotte.

Ahh! Can these be eaten? Its so wasteful to eat them! They look like jewels!

Lotte closed the drawers that were filled with treasures. Haa, she enjoyed the remaining scent.

You should eat the confectionaries early, Macarons spoils quickly

Falma said with a wry smile.

Its impossible to eat such cute things!!

She hugged the treasure box and shook her head.

Or rather, Lotte-chan. Shouldnt you read the letter from Her Majesty first?

Lotte followed her advice and read them, then dropped the letter after finishing reading it.

I-I-Immmmm! C-C-C-C-Court Painter?!!!!!

Lottes voice cracked and almost fainted. For a maid servant such as her, the Empress of the worlds greatest country, the San Fleuve Empire, is an existence above the clouds. The honor of being requested by the Empress to suddenly become a Court Painter could only be described as a miraculous event.

I-I think that Lotte is an art genius!

Falma whos praised by Lotte in his daily life, praised Lotte back as a return.

Kyaa! Oh no! Really?! Am I a genius?!

Although it seemed like an acting, Lotte believed him.

Are you going to accept it then? Lotte-chan

Oh no, Im so scared, a court painterits impossible for me

I think that its more frightening refusing Her Majestys invitation though. Also, if you want to refuse, then its better not eating the confectionaries

PYAAA!

Lotte let out a weird voice, alternating her gaze between the treats and the letter.

If, you want to focus on being a court painter, you dont need to help in the pharmacy any more

Falma said thoughtfully for Lotte who would probably become very busy. Although Falma believes that it is a great honor for Lotte to be selected as a court painter, it is not like he is completely delighted about it. Although it is an honor, it also contains many constraints just like Falma. Also, there is no doubt that her workload would increase drastically. For a job such as an artist, the end does not exist. It consumes time infinitely.

Falma forgot about himself, thinking that one shouldnt overwork.

I feel fulfilled when helping in the pharmacy. And Im very honored with Her Majestys request. If, if its not a nuisance, I would like to help with both

Lotte answered with an innocent smile.

I would try to make you exempted from the work in the mansion at least. Theres no way that you can do them both

No, no, my work in the mansion is my duty

She does not have the consciousness of thinking that its called labor.

Ill make you exempted. Got it?

Auu, please no. My fulfilment

(This, Lotte might be the same kind of person like me)

I must watch her work load carefully, Falma increased his vigilance.