Chapter 69

While the people of Desinia Territory were still eagerly awaiting the release of the third book of the Tales of the Gods, a shop called "Rose Clothing Store" quietly opened in Visas.

The Rose Clothing Store's signboard bears the same emblem as the Thorn Merchant Guild, indicating that it is another store under the guild, specializing in selling clothing and other items.

However, the shop was empty after it opened; not a single piece of clothing or fabric was hung up.

Until someone dragged a huge boulder, as tall as a person, to the shop entrance, the craftsmen came over and started hammering and chipping away at it, scattering stone dust all over the ground.

People passing by couldn't help but be drawn to this strange phenomenon, and they would involuntarily stop and watch.

Someone then asked the shopkeeper what he was doing.

The shopkeeper said they'd know once it was all done.

The shopkeeper's strange behavior successfully attracted people's attention, thus piquing their curiosity, and people came to watch every day.

Six days later, the giant boulder, which was as tall as a person, was finally chipped away. The excess stone dust was swept away, revealing its meticulously sculpted appearance—a female statue.

She wore a crown woven from the Divine Flower Belanka, one hand hanging at her side, the other slightly raised and placed not far from her chest. Her face was beautiful, her eyebrows relaxed, and she smiled with her eyes lowered.

The stone-carved body is completely naked, yet it is holy and elegant, making it impossible for anyone to feel any sense of desecration.

The craftsmen wiped the sweat from their brows, thinking to themselves that they had finally sculpted the goddess-like appearance that the lord had requested; it had not been easy.

These artisans were skilled craftsmen specially recruited by Cyrus.

The leader was named Bichir, originally an Ordinary Artisan in Conrad's engineering team, who was highly regarded for his clay sculpting skills.

Cyrus happened to see that Bichir was able to carve a painting on a rather rough wall with tools simply after someone told him to.

He cleverly used the unevenness of the wall surface to carve out exquisite lines, which were completed almost instantly.

Cyrus couldn't help but be amazed.

It was only after inquiring that we learned that Bichir had not designed the painting pattern beforehand, but rather sculpted it instantly based on the idea in his mind. The sculpting was so perfect and exquisite that it drew applause and praise.

Then, just as they were in need of manpower.

Cyrus then temporarily took Bichir from Conrad. He had done a very good job with both the murals and sculptures outside the church and the goddess statue today, so a reward was a must.

Cyrus decided to raise the wages or titles of Bichir in the Artisans' Guild.

Unbeknownst to the people, the artisans who sculpted the goddess statue were about to receive a promotion and a raise, and were now gathered in a circle, discussing the naked goddess statue.

They recognized the goddess as Mavis, the goddess of wisdom, whose features were so distinctive—the crown woven by Belanka was a gift from the Creator God to Mavis.

But why isn't the goddess wearing clothes?

Where is her Moonlight Gown?

Before long, people's questions were answered.

Because a long dress woven from moonlight was created.

Under the unwavering gaze of the crowd, the shopkeeper emerged from the store carrying a classically elegant moon-white dress, and with the help of several shop assistants, helped the goddess put it on...

The moment the long train of her skirt touched the ground, people couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

What a beautiful sight this is!

The goddess's Moonlight Gown features a gradient color from the collar to the hem, transitioning from pure white to a touch of blue, with the bottom of the skirt shimmering with dreamlike deep blue stars.

The collar is lace-trimmed, and the overlapping pleats accentuate the fair skin of the chest like flower petals. The waist is cinched, revealing beautiful curves. The area from the shoulders to the wrists features alternating layers of openwork fabric and tulle, without appearing bulky at all. The large skirt trails on the ground, resembling a blooming Belanka.

As the crowd grew larger and larger, chattering amongst themselves, the shop owner struck a metal gong, the clear and powerful sound silencing the surroundings.

The shop owner immediately called out, "Ladies and gentlemen, as you've probably already guessed, this long dress is the Moonlight Gown of the Goddess of Mavis, a gift woven and given by the Moon Goddess Caris."

"The reason why the Moonlight Gown is called Moonlight is because this dress can only show its beauty at night."

"It's getting dark. If you don't have anything else to do, you can wait here for a while. Soon you'll see the changes in the long dress..."

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People hadn't planned to leave immediately, but after hearing what the shop owner said, they became even more hesitant and patiently waited for night to fall.

The shop owner assigned several employees to guard the goddess statue.

Patrolling soldiers were also present to maintain order and prevent people from getting too close and damaging the long skirts.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this must have been at the behest of the lord, and the lord must value it highly.

The crowd dispersed and then gathered again, until finally the sun set and night fell.

As the last glimmer of light disappeared in the west, the Moonlight Gown began to shimmer with tiny, luminous glows in a dreamlike way.

This long dress, made of some unknown material, had a fabric that shimmered with a faint fluorescent light in the dark, starting from the waist.

In people's incredulous eyes, it truly looked as if moonlight had seeped into the long dress, weaving the moonlight into it bit by bit.

Some people unconsciously shifted their feet.

Viewed from different angles, the gradient of light white and pale blue seems to change accordingly, dazzling yet elegant, with a sense of understated luxury.

Many people were speechless with amazement at the beauty of the Moonlight Gown.

Their impoverished minds couldn't find any words to perfectly describe the long dress; they could only stare at it intently.

While people crowded around the entrance of the Rose Clothing Store, Cyrus secretly watched from a carriage not far away.

This long dress, though beautiful and dreamlike in appearance, truly resembles the Moonlight Gown worn by the goddess of wisdom, Mavis.

But it's only good-looking and not practical; it can't be worn by anyone.

The reason lies in the hem of the long skirt. The reason it can emit a fluorescent glow is that the fabric contains some special minerals and phosphorus-containing luminescent substances extracted from the bodies of fireflies.

Cyrus ordered these elements to be incorporated into the fabric, which created a shimmering effect at night, but the dress itself was rough to the touch, stiff in shape, and not soft at all, making it very uncomfortable to wear.

Long dresses can only be used as samples for display, to attract attention, but should never be sold as commodities.

Cyrus was very satisfied with the sensation caused by the Moonlight Gown.

This scene can be considered a successful opening up of the clothing market.

He plans to pursue two paths: one is high-end customization, and the other is affordable and accessible clothing, both of which are women's wear.

He didn't believe that the ladies in his territory wouldn't be tempted by the Moonlight Gown after experiencing its allure. As long as they couldn't resist the urge to buy it, it would be only natural for the Thorn Merchant Guild to dominate the clothing market.

As expected.

After the goddess statue and her Moonlight Gown were carried into the shop and forbidden to be touched, the very next morning, a wealthy noblewoman came to inquire about them.

Their goal, of course, was to buy this goddess-like gown.

However, the owner of the Rose Clothing Store was specially chosen by Cyrus, and under Cyrus's instructions, the goddess's Moonlight Gown would not be sold to anyone.

Since it was the lord's personal order, the ladies were resentful and dared not disobey.

Just as they were feeling disappointed, the shop owner started talking again.

Although the Moonlight Gown are not for sale, their shop does offer bespoke clothing and can tailor beautiful gowns specifically for ladies.

After fully piquing the ladies' interest, the shop owner immediately brought out fabric samples he had prepared beforehand: gradient colors, multi-color patterns, printed jacquard...

Seeing the gleam in the eyes of these noble ladies, the shop owner thought to himself, "It's done! Business is in! The lord will surely reward me!"

A few days later, the store began to stock new clothing.

--The entire collection consists of long women's dresses, each with a clearly marked price. Breaking away from the usual black, white, and gray color schemes, the collection boldly adopts bright colors and features entirely new designs.

For example, the neckline features wavy lace, and the waist is adorned with bow ties... The clothes are no longer monotonous in color, and exquisite small printed patterns begin to appear on the sleeves and hems, making them extremely beautiful.

Women coming and going in the Visas would unconsciously stop in their tracks when these long dresses appeared.

They stood outside the shop, gazing intently, until finally, unable to resist their inner longing, they went inside...

They had assumed these stunning dresses would be expensive, but their eyes widened in disbelief when they saw the price tags.

Some people even repeatedly asked the shop assistants to confirm.

The new maxi dresses in the store are a bit more expensive than regular clothes, but still within an acceptable range.

They only need to save a little money to buy such a beautiful long dress, so what are they hesitating for!

The newly arrived long dresses sold out in just a few days. Fortunately, the shop owner promised that a second batch of dresses would be delivered soon, which gave them a much-needed respite from the urging of a group of women.

When women get fierce, it's terrifying.

Even more so, once people started wearing long skirts on the streets, the news spread like wildfire, and soon people from other cities flocked to the area.

The fresh and natural beauty of printed maxi dresses began to create a craze throughout the entire Desinia Territory.

At this moment, Cyrus was in the castle, holding a yellow floral dress, and putting it on Black Sugar.

Not only that, but Brown Black Sugar is already wearing a round hat of the same color on her round little head, with the brim turned up and a green ribbon tied to the hat.

Black Sugar has no idea what image she currently projects.

It sat upright with its round, golden eyes wide open, its four fluffy little paws clasped together, looking incredibly docile, its tail swishing behind it.

Under Cyrus's suppressed laughter, Black Sugar finally couldn't help but reach out a paw to scratch the fabric on her body. Her hat was tilted slightly, but Cyrus immediately straightened it.

"Cough..."

Judas coughed lightly, suppressing a laugh, "My lord, this light yellow dress... suits Black Sugar very well."

Gibran and his maid Kelly burst out laughing, while Toby covered his mouth and chuckled uncontrollably.

It's just because Black Sugar previously wore a deep red dress that made her look like a wealthy lady, while this one is much more refreshing.

Cyrus clapped her hands and said to the large beasts lying or crouching inside the house, "After Black Sugar is dressed, it's your turn. Who wants to go first?"

Coalball Snowball and Egg Yolk, guided by their wild instincts, did not move.

The Coalball even shrank back a little.

Cyrus, with her sharp eyes, noticed this and beckoned to the large black tiger. "Coalball, come here. As the eldest brother, you should set an example. Don't make me go over and pull your ear."

"Ouch."

The large black and white striped tiger with its airplane ears turned backwards, came over reluctantly under Cyrus's threat, and was eventually given a white maid's headdress, with the headdress's rope wrapped around its chin and tied into a bow.

A white ruffled shoulder ornament was tied around the neck of the Coalball, and a small apron of the same color was worn on the chest.

After finishing dressing up the Coalball, Cyrus finally couldn't help but burst into laughter and collapsed on the table. "Haha... no, I can't take it anymore, a muscular cross-dressing master, hahaha!"

The adult Black-Blue Tiger is enormous and imposing, especially its piercing eyes. Yet, it is adorned with cute Katyusha hats and lace aprons, creating a striking contrast.

Cyrus couldn't help but burst into laughter, and everyone else in the room was laughing so hard their stomachs hurt. Even Judas put his fist to his lips, unable to suppress his laughter any longer.

Cyrus tried her best to calm down and began to dress up Snowball and Egg Yolk.

Because Qing Tuan is a bird, it's not appropriate to dress it up, thus escaping this predicament. Wearing only a small bow tie, it began to hop leisurely around on the windowsill.

Not long after.

Ferdinand and Walker came to the castle to report on a matter.

They encountered three large, fully-equipped beasts in the spacious corridor. The overwhelming impact caused the two knight commanders to stop in their tracks, frozen in place.

After a long silence, Walker said with difficulty, "... Snowball, why are you wearing women's clothes?!"