Chapter 106: Weekend (5)
Weekend (5)
Pork belly costs 2,200 won per 100g, while pork neck is 2,100 won. Its a bit cheaper, but I really want to have pork belly Hmm.
After eting her little sister yesterday and spending money on transportation, Nam Daeun found herself with only 3,000 won left. The academy offered free als in the student cafeteria during the weekdays, but during the weekends, she had to use the dormitory cafeteria, which wasnt free.
She usually saved so food from the student cafeteria and stored it in the fridge to sustain herself. However, occasionally, she had days when she wanted to indulge.
What should I do If I buy this, Ill have almost no money left for next month.
She owed about 10,000 won to Lee Hoyeon, and her monthly allowance was around 50,000 won. But her dignity maintenance fee had been deducted by the guild, supposedly for her younger sisters dical expenses. When she tried to argue, they insisted the academy provided als for her and she didnt need the money, so she gave up on the argunt, knowing it wouldnt get her more money.
Ugh Fine. Today, Ill just have rice with water.
There was a water purifier in the dormitory corridor, so if she mixed the remaining frozen rice with water, it would still be sowhat edible. And if she added the salt she had sneaked from the cafeteria, it would be a delicacy.
Haa Nam Daeun put the at down and turned around.
Hello? Standing behind her was Lee Hoyeon.
***
Hello?
Eeek!
Nam Daeun jumped in surprise, her mouth hanging open.
Uh Sorry about that. I was just trying to say hi.
Its okay She placed her hand on her chest and took a deep breath.
Shes quite expressive these days. She used to be pretty reserved with others, but around , she seems to loosen up a bit.
Heroine Status Window
[Nam Daeun]
[Affection: 48]
[Lust: 15]
[Appetite: 85]
[Fatigue: 33]
Current Status: Im really surprised Why did he suddenly show up like that?
Luckily, by letting her have the first place, I earned a good amount of affection. Its a win for . After the survival test, the grades will be announced during the festival. Maybe her affection will increase even more? For now, Ill just keep a friendly relationship with her. After all, conquering her will take so ti.
Are you here to buy at?
I just ca, uh, to browse.
I see.
I left Nam Daeun standing there and went to check out the at. Since the test environnt isnt ideal for cooking, I went for smoked at and instant food. Storing them in the subspace pouch would keep them fresh longer.
I guess I should buy about 20kg for a week?
I wont be the only one eating it, so buying a bit more should be fine. I filled my cart with most types of instantly edible at. There was plenty of smoked duck and smoked pork belly, so I grabbed as much as I could.
Huh?
I heard Nam Daeuns surprised voice from behind. Well, with this much in the cart, its no wonder shes surprised. I couldnt tell her that the survival test starts tomorrow, so I decided to be straightforward.
I just happen to have a hearty appetite.
I did buy a bit more than expected, but its better to have too much than too little. I also grabbed so instant rice from the next corner. Koreans love their rice.
I see
Is she buying that explanation, even after seeing the camping gear? Or is she just letting it slide because I said so? Im not sure.
Heroine Status Window
[Nam Daeun]
[Affection: 48]
[Lust: 15]
[Appetite: 85]
[Fatigue: 33]
Current Status: He must have his reasons too.
She was just letting it slide, as I suspected. I appreciated that.
Now that I think about it, her appetite is at 85. When I consider that the heroines have a lust level of 85, I cant even fathom how hungry 85 must be. Does she stay hungry all day long?
Did you have lunch? How about we grab a al at the food court? My treat.
Recalling her contemplation over the 2,000 won at tugged at my heartstrings. Even if sharing a al might not get
closer to conquering her, I could at least buy her lunch.
Its okay.
Friends can share a al, right?
You think so?
Sensing her unease, I used the term friends to ease the situation. Hunger can make people less concerned.
Yeah, and theres sothing I wanted to discuss.
I had sothing that had been on my mind since the one-on-one duel final. She followed
with a puzzled expression.
The camping equipnt and food cost over a million won. I never expected the tent to be so pricey. Maybe its because its an automatic pop-up tent. I purchased various seemingly unnecessary items like a gas mask, so my expenses ended up higher than expected, but its an amount I can handle without much worry.
Nam Daeun silently observed
calculating the total from behind.
***
Isnt this too much?
Nah, Im just really hungry. Lets feast.
I went for a variety, ordering everything from pizza and chicken to bake with at inside bread. She thought it might be excessive, but her appetite ter on the status screen told a different story. I simply went all-in with the orders.
Thanks
The food arrived promptly, and we took our seats to start eating. Originally, I had planned to talk while eating, but Nam Daeun was eating so enthusiastically that I couldnt get a word in.
Nom Nom Nom Nom
She couldnt be bothered earlier, but once the food arrived, her hands didnt stop moving.
Ill just finish eating, and then we can chat.
I couldnt keep up, so I grabbed a slice of pizza and took a bite.
***
You ate well.
You didnt have to get all this.
In the end, the two of us made quick work of two pizzas and two bakes. The pizzas were so big that it was a struggle to move afterward, but Nam Daeun seed unfazed.
By the way, hows your sister?
She talked about going to see her sister. It seed like she had a good ti; I could only hope for no unexpected events.
I saw her yesterday. So, didnt you ntion sothing you wanted to discuss?
After treating her to a al, she beca sowhat reserved. However, it appeared that she hesitated when it ca to her sister. Was showing her sister in a video call just a spur-of-the-mont decision? Perhaps I should take her to the Korean restaurant I visited with Moon Soorin next ti. It might be effective.
I do have sothing to discuss.
Ive been pondering it. Even if shes been hiding her skills, its astonishing that she can already wield a skill intended for a year from now so proficiently.
If shes been concealing her strength to such a degree, theres no way she would have lost to the protagonist from the original story. After all, Ive already reached the sa level of strength as the original protagonist. The idea of an even stronger Nam Daeun a year later losing is absurd. So, theres only one conclusion. The original 2nd-year Nam Daeun and the current Nam Daeun are on the sa level.
You wont be giving up on training, will you?
Thats the conclusion Ive co to. In the original story, due to her exceptional talent, she reached a high level at a young age, but she realized that becoming stronger was pointless. She likely viewed herself as destined to be a guild tool. Perhaps she believed there was no need to improve. So, she completely stopped training. Thats why she lost to the protagonist in the 2nd year.
What are you talking about? Nam Daeun seed puzzled by my sudden words.
I dont know your circumstances, but keep pushing yourself. Ill be even stronger by the next test. I wont take it easy on you next ti.
Nam Daeun stopped training after losing to the protagonist and being completely saved. Even so, if the incredibly strong Nam Daeun starts getting stronger from now on, I cant even imagine the outco. Thats how crucial this one year at the present mont is.
Right When the ti cos, Ill definitely fight you fair and square and win. And Ill make sure to repay what happened last ti.
Fortunately, she responded positively to my words. I was worried about what would happen if she yelled at , asking what I knew about her, and stord out, but it seems that buying her food had a significant impact. Instead of her usual expressionless deanor, she had a faint smile on her face.
Its okay. Were friends. I should get going now. See you next ti.
Goodbye.
We cleared the table and left our seats. As Nam Daeun left, she seed a bit more determined than she did initially.
***
I got back to the dorm and reorganized my stuff again.
Why did you buy so much? Can you eat all of this by yourself?
Well, if theres any left, I can share it.
Liliana ca over, surprised by the amount of at Id bought.
The pork belly looks delicious. Can I have a bit?
Sure, lets put it in the fridge.
If Liliana wants so, I should save a portion for her. We usually rely on food delivery, so the fridge is often empty.
Wait a minute, I just realized I wont be in the dorm for a week. If food gets delivered during that ti, itll look suspicious if its just for my room while the whole first-year dorm is empty.
Liliana, you should order in advance.
What?
Food delivery. If you order now, itll arrive by tomorrow morning. Dont have food delivered here while Im away for a week.
Then Im coming with you! Liliana hesitated for a mont, then declared.
I said no!
Dont you even care about our family? You bad person!
Why are you bringing family into this? Dont use that word!
Hearing such words made
feel like a truly inept man.
Anyway, Ill take you out and have fun with you every day when Im back. Just wait.
Really? I wanna go out and play!
Alright.
Yay!
Excited, Liliana cheered, and I realized I needed to find a place for her to stay soon. Luckily, during the festival season, its okay for her to be outside since there are so many people. If she wears a mask, no one will recognize her. Or she can wear sunglasses; that should work. If I protect Liliana well with my Rune Barrier, there shouldnt be any concern about her unique hellish mana revealing her identity.
Take care of the house. Got it?
Got it.
I patted Lilianas head.
But
Yes?
Tonight a weeks worth of Liliana blushed and clung to .
I checked the ti. I had about three hours before my evening appointnt with Moon Soorin.
Okay, lets settle it for the first two days portion first.
Huh? Okay
I should try to wrap up the dinner appointnt as quickly as possible.
***
Ill be right back. Wait for .
Yes Master
I gently laid Liliana, who was gasping her breath, on the bed and made my way to the eting spot with Moon Soorin. Since Id been there once before, I wasnt too flustered.
Has Moon Soorin arrived?
Ah, Lee Hoyeon. Yes, this way, please.
Stepping into the room, I greeted her, Hello, Soorin Noona
I felt a sense of anticipation as I took my seat, reminiscing about the delicious al from our previous eting.
Welco, Hoyeon. You did great in the 1v1 duel, even if you didnt clinch the top spot. Moon Soorin greeted
with a smile.
Well, second place isnt all that bad, is it?
Hehe, youre right. Foods on its way. But before we eat, let
give you the millennium ginseng.
She reached for a box on the side.
Open it up.
With excitent, I opened the box.
Whoa
Inside was ginseng radiating a blue mana.
Thanks a lot, noona. Ill make good use of this.
No, its thanks to you that my job has beco a lot easier. Im determined to repay this favor.
?
What on earth did I do?
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