Following Lisbeth into the store, a breathtaking scene unfolded before my eyes.
The exterior alone exuded a high-class feel, and the interior, even compared to my memories of Earth, radiated a captivating magnificence and luxury.
This wasn't your typical clothing store with a few mannequins and racks crammed with garments.
Every piece of clothing hung fully displayed on the spacious walls, and within sight were over ten mannequins, each dressed in various outfits and posing to showcase the garments' allure.
Furthermore, the store was furnished with numerous comfortable chairs, seemingly for customers; even someone as large as me could stand comfortably, the space was ample.
Soon, a beautiful woman of about thirty-five or thirty-six emerged from the back of the store. She wore a glamorous off-the-shoulder dress, her makeup impeccable.
Upon seeing me, she visibly stiffened for a moment, but immediately greeted us without changing her expression.
"Oh my, welcome! You must be the magician who visited last month? And your companion, could you be the recently famous divine beast master of Ladia?"
Oh… seeing me respond so readily without batting an eye, when I should have been quite surprised, was already astonishing enough, but what's even more surprising is that she recognized Lisbeth, who had only been a customer for a little over a month, at a glance.
Looks like the shop owner.
Indeed, this is the level of a professional merchant?
"Hello, sister. Actually, the dress I ordered here a few days ago was ruined by that divine beast behind me, so I can't wear it. As payment for your forgiveness, I've come to let you rip me off."
"Oh dear~ I don't know what happened, but I heard you can't wear that dress your boyfriend seems to really like~ Looks like I'll have to pick out a truly expensive dress for you this time?"
"Yes. This time, I don't care about the price; I plan to take a good look." And so, Lisbeth and the shop owner chatted and laughed, slowly browsing the clothes.
Hmm… even if the clothes are expensive, converted to Korean won, it's only equivalent to 10 million gold coins per piece, but looking at the shop's upscale atmosphere, I suddenly felt a bit insecure.
Unexpectedly, however, I discovered that the shop not only had ornately designed clothing but also elegant and understated styles. It seems that prices aren't necessarily exorbitant depending on the style.
For some reason, Lisbeth was focusing on the understated designs.
"Are you looking for something suitable for adventure this time? If so, how about this one? The one you bought before only had magic resistance, but this one is a shirt made of silk with some cut resistance."
"Hmm, that one is nice too. I'll take this one and…"
Lisbeth and the shopkeeper were selecting multiple outfits rather than individual pieces, browsing the shop's clothing.
It seemed they were choosing several items before making a decision.
It looks like it'll take some time; I'll take a look around too.
Thinking this, she carefully looked around.
Carefully examining the nearby mannequins, I noticed they were all discreetly designed with full breasts, making me realize that the average physique of the inhabitants of this other world was indeed quite good.
Just as I was observing with such satisfaction, it suddenly dawned on me—could this other world be subtly infiltrated by advanced technology in every aspect of daily life?
I'd never seen cars or any other vehicles on the streets, yet they possessed the technology to create such precise mannequins; it was truly astonishing.
In that case, the seemingly ornate chandeliers on the shop's ceiling, with their flickering lights, suggested quite effective lighting.
Those must also be created using magic or something similar, right?
Looking around with this thought in mind, ah, I think I should order a suit of clothes.
Although I've just wrapped myself in a piece of cloth to cover my lower body, I wonder when I'll gain humanization abilities. Perhaps I shouldn't just wrap myself in a piece of cloth and instead have a suit custom-made?
As my gaze shifted to another mannequin…
"…Oh…this…" There stood a mannequin, posing with its legs crossed, wearing an outfit that was quite to my taste and seemed particularly suitable for Lisbeth.
A sleeveless, off-the-chest white blouse, buttons fastened quite low, paired with a fitted skirt with a slight side slit, worn on the mannequin. Next to it hung a matching, ornate jacket in red and black.
The overall design exuded a sense of luxury.
Lisbeth looked stunning in it.
As I continued browsing the clothes, Lisbeth, seemingly having finished her selection, went into the back of the shop to try them on. During this time, the shop owner approached me and struck up a conversation.
"Looks like you made a big mistake with Miss Magician~ You certainly didn't hold back when choosing her clothes, huh?"
"Haha... It was a mistake so serious I should kowtow and apologize. Thank goodness I'm here crying with my wallet. If it weren't for the national allowance for divine beasts, I'd be doomed."
"You're not familiar with Radhia, are you... But Miss Lisbeth's chosen clothes are all simple and elegant, so they probably aren't too expensive."
"Hmm... I always felt Lisbeth suited more glamorous clothes..."
"The boyfriend who came with me last time, the Hero, seemed to prefer simple and elegant attire. Perhaps it's to match his taste? I also think Miss Magician's beauty is somewhat overshadowed, but after all, you have to cater to your beloved's aesthetic."
Speaking of which, Lisbeth's simple outfit, to put it bluntly, even a bit tacky, wasn't chosen by Lisbeth herself, but rather by Ars's preference.
Although Lisbeth's striking beauty made even those clothes look cute, she was at the age where she should dress up nicely, and I felt that wearing something more glamorous wouldn't hurt... *snap*.
Just as I was thinking this, Lisbeth, now dressed, appeared from the back of the shop.
A form-fitting blouse paired with a loose skirt that reached below her knees—she looked every bit the demure country girl.
If she added a straw hat, wouldn't that be the perfect look?
"Hey, Shimo. How does it look?"
Lisbeth asked for my opinion. Even though I was choosing a style that Ars liked, it seemed I needed other people's feedback.
"Hmm... I think Lisbeth suits more glamorous designs... It's not that they don't look good, but I feel like it's a waste of your beauty? It wouldn't hurt to dress up a bit more, would it?"
"Wh-what! Do you think I dressed up for you?"
Lisbeth blushed slightly and became angry.
Otherwise, why would she ask me…? Lisbeth then changed into several more outfits, but compared to the glamorous clothes in the shop, they all seemed somewhat subtly different.
They were all quite cute, but…
"Hey, Shimo. What style do you think suits me?"
Lisbeth asked me suddenly, observing my expression as she changed clothes with a subtle look. I scanned the shop, my gaze lingering on the mannequin outfit that I had previously thought suited Lisbeth.
"How about this? I think this outfit would suit Lisbeth very well."
"Oh my~ My taste is just like yours, Divine Beast. I also think this outfit suits you very well, Miss. And it's also suitable for a magician's adventure."
As I selected the outfit from the mannequin, the female shopkeeper next to me also helped explain the clothes.
From what she said, it seemed that in addition to the design, various magical techniques were incorporated.
However, when the shopkeeper quoted the price of 1 gold coin and 60 silver coins, I was still somewhat surprised.
Converted to Korean won, that's 16 million! "Who...who would wear such a perverted monster outfit..."
"No, what's wrong with it...isn't this level alright?"
"I think it's fine too~ This level of exposure is nothing these days. In fact, your boyfriend might actually prefer a slightly bolder level of exposure, Miss Magician~"
"Ugh, ugh..." The shopkeeper and I urged her on, "Try it on, try it on," and Lisbeth blushed and panicked. Soon, she said hesitantly, "Then, I'll try it on..." and went inside with the new clothes the shopkeeper had taken out according to her size.
A moment later, Lisbeth appeared, having changed, covering her skirt and chest with her hands.
"Ugh, ugh...how can it be so revealing..."
"Oh, oh..." This is much more suitable than I imagined.
The rather short, tight black skirt, creating an absolute territory between it and the matte white stockings, simultaneously highlighting Lisbeth's large, pert buttocks.
A pure white sleeveless blouse, completely exposing her shoulders, showcased Lisbeth's ample bust while emphasizing her slender waist.
It suited my taste better than I expected.
Just as I was thinking this, I suddenly felt my lower body about to spring out again, which startled me so much I shook my head.
There probably aren't many people on Earth who wear this kind of clothing around, but after observing the attire of women in Radhidia for over a month, I've found that women's clothing preferences seem quite diverse.
There are even female adventurers walking around in armor that looks like a bikini—I suppose that's acceptable?
"Um... um... how about this one? Does it suit you?"
"Wow... I thought it would suit you... but honestly, I think it's enough to make you want to proclaim everywhere that Radha is the most beautiful woman!"
"Oh, my divine beast-sama, you and I are completely on the same page! It suits this magician lady perfectly~ If you're worried about being too revealing, you could try wearing this coat too. It's a matching coat to that outfit, a coat that can replace a magician's cloak." The proprietress said this, draping the slightly loose-fitting, ornately decorated red and black coat over her shoulders. The fitted shirt and skirt complemented each other perfectly, and the glamorous Lisbeth was born.
This feels really good.
"Hmm…the jacket covers my shoulders…but it exposes my chest and legs, it's a bit…"
"No, it really suits you! I was even a little surprised after recommending it."
"Ugh…"
"Well, Ars is your boyfriend, I understand to cater to his tastes. But it's the age to dress up nicely, and I think always wearing plain clothes is a bit…though I said that, the choice is still yours, Lisbeth."
"…Do you like this kind of clothing?"
"It's kind of my preference…but I don't think any man would dislike it…" Hearing this, Lisbeth blushed and lowered her head, seemingly hesitating for a moment, before looking at the shopkeeper.
"Sister, please help me choose a pair of stockings to match this outfit. Don't worry about the price, just pure white, very high-quality, and comfortable."
"Stockings, we have top-quality ones woven from silk spider silk~ This way, please look…"
The stockings Lisbeth chose were a style with a luxurious sheen and ornate decorations at the top.
Lisbeth, having even changed her stockings, packed the clothes she'd bought from the counter into a bag.
Just as I was about to pay, Lisbeth, who had been whispering with the shopkeeper, suddenly walked into a corner deep inside the shop.
Was she going to the restroom?
"Ah. Um...don't you have any male staff here?"
"My husband helps out at the shop occasionally on his days off, but I usually run it alone. We mainly sell a small selection of high-quality clothing designed by me. What do you need?"
"I was wondering if we could customize clothes...it seems a bit difficult."
"Women's clothing isn't impossible...ah, perhaps it's something you'd like to wear, Mythical Beast?"
"Yes. What I'm wearing now is just a piece of clothing I grabbed to cover myself when I came to Radia. Although it's still something to wear, I'd like a more durable and well-fitting fabric."
"That's simple. Let me take your measurements. Now, please let me measure Mythical Beast's body..."
"Ah, wait a minute...!" The female shopkeeper said, lifting the fabric covering me, and suddenly froze as she bent down to measure my body with a measuring tape. Ah, it seems she accidentally saw my lower body's breasts.
"Th-that…that's why I had a male shop assistant take my measurements…"
"Ah, ah~ I-I see. My-I'm so sorry. My Lord Beast…" The female shopkeeper, her face flushed, covered me with the cloth again.
Ah, this is so embarrassing.
Even after Lisbeth returned and took out 1 gold coin and 80 silver coins from my wallet to pay for the clothes, the shopkeeper's face remained red.
Just as I was about to leave the shop in embarrassment, the shopkeeper suddenly spoke.
"The clothes for the Lord Beast you mentioned…we don't have suitable fabric right now. If you don't mind, please come back tomorrow. I apologize for my rudeness; consider it an apology for having them custom-made for you free."
Oh. Free? Thank you so much. Thinking this, I said goodbye to the shopkeeper, humming a little tune as I followed Lisbeth, who had already walked out the door.