This much is a must

Ashley's monthly spending money was 1 gold. Since the girl didn't really have anything to spend so far, she managed to accumulate a small amount. Although this 1 gold was the sum of the subsistence of an entire household in the poorer regions, among the richest nobles it was only the price of a piece of clothing, so it was not enough for anything.

Luckily, I successfully covered the new wardrobe program from the sale of the old stuff, but I only have 50 pieces of silver left… I have to get the make up out of it. I sincerely worry about how much they could cost… these aristocrats are way out of line with these prices.

I frowned worriedly as the carriage stopped in front of the drugstore.

"We arrived!"

Letty stood up enthusiastically.

"Welcome to Lilly Care! How can I serve you, Miss? "

An elegantly dressed girl with blond hair, and blue eyes opened the door. It was oblivious that she was actively using the products in the store, and knew exactly what it was best used for.

"Good morning! I'm looking for tools for a soft everyday makeup. "

I had the idea, but the advice of a professional can never hurt…right?

She looked closely and then recommended a lipstick first.

"This is our latest product. Colored lip balm that gives your lips a healthy coral color with a natural effect. "

I tried it right away.

"I like it. It has a pleasant texture and smell. "

It couldn't be compared to Letty's cheap lipstick.

"For the young miss's beautiful porcelain white skin, I would recommend this pale beige foundation and this blush."

A quick make-up began. She skillfully highlighted the lines of my face, all that was left was to highlight my eyes.

"I see that you like bright colors, which is why I would recommend eye shadow in shades of pink and brown."

She took out a pale brown to almost black spalette and conjured a light natural makeup on my face.

'This girl really knows what she's doing! Nice work!'

I whispered to Letty as the seller went for the spiral.

"I really like them all, but I also want a sweet-scented perfume."

The seller brought 3 samples, a vanilla cherry, a rose flower, and a forest fruit perfume. I was in love with the cherry scent from the first sniff.

"I would take this please. How much will they be?"

She went to the cassa to add what we had bought so far.

"The price of perfume is 20 silver, the price of eyeshadow is 10 silver, lipstick and mascara are 5-5 silver, the foundation and blush are 7-7 silver."

'Uh… we've already crossed the line… that handful of little things costs more than half a month's allowance.'

I swallowed hard.

"Do you know what? I'm also buying one of that pink eyeshadow spalette, and I would even need a blood red lipstick. "

"Yes, miss."

"Letty, you choose something for yourself."

I smiled at my faithful maid. The seller looked up at this, it was not common for the nobles to spend on their workers.

"Can I have a lip balm like that?"

"Of course, we even ask for a mascara .and from that forest fruity perfume …that would really suit you."

"Isn't this going to be too lot miss?"

Letty whispered in fear.

"We live once Letty, this much is a must. In the near future we won't spend much on anything for a while anyway."

Meanwhile, Letty's friend put the products she bought into a stylish paper bag.

"This will be a total of 99 silver."

"Thank you very much for your help."

I handed over a gold coin, not much… but 1 silver is also a tip, right?

We sat in the carriage with satisfaction. Letty immediately sprayed on herself with the new perfume.

"Just gently, don't spray yourself more than twice… the scent will be too strong."

I warned her.

"Oh, I see. Thank you miss!"

She hugged me. I think I like this little maid. I smiled to myself.

Slowly the carriage reached the territory of the academy.

"Letty, please bring the luggage to my room. As soon as the opening ceremony is over, I will go after you. "

"I understand. But will there really be no problem? "

She looked at my blouse.

"Don't worry, it's time to bring colors to the gray everydays."

I stepped out of the carriage with a confident smile on my face.