Chapter 76.1 \nWhat on earth⌠What is going on? Did I do anything wrong?â\n
After grasping the Hunter-related gossip magazine I has been given to, For the first time in a while, I fluttered at this situation which became uncontrollable.
On the unfolded color page, there is an article about the Leader of a certain Clan. It is about a High-Level Hunter running around trying to get a certain product in the next Zebrudia auction. Although the name is hidden, there is only a limited number of Hunters who are Clan Master and are Relics maniac, so if someone read it, they will immediately recognize me.
The negotiation which seemed to be successful until halfway suddenly became uncertain because of the bystander who barge in and completely collapse with the invasion Gladys-kyoâs daughter.
The Relic, ăReverse Face (Facial Transformation) ă which seemed to be buyable for ten million Gils was decided to be auctioned again as it was still Arnoldâs possession.
Arnold also seemed to be confused by the sudden situation, but I was the most confused. Even if it was unexpected that someone would want that seemingly spooky mask, I donât understand what the Countess daughter means when she said the strongest Relic. For the time being, I told Ăclair-jou that it was not the strongest Relic but a dangerous Relic, but she didnât listen at all.
In fact, the ăReverse Face (Facial Transformation) ă is neither the strongest nor something like it. It is just a Relic that allows you to transform, there isnât any effect to improve your combat ability. In appearance you can add muscle when transforming but your muscle strength doesnât actually increase. Since you only wrap your body in flesh, changing your body shape makes it difficult to move.
Well even if it is illegal, I was indeed lying because it isnât dangerous but I did that because I wanted it. For that reason, they wanted to take it from me, it was way too cruel. Well, it is not a rule violation, but it is definitely a violation of manners. Donât they have any sense of moral at all? You want nobles and Hunters to have moral? Haha.
But as expected nobles really do have money.\n
Eva is gazing at me a few degrees colder than usual, she knows.
âSo, what are you going to do?â
While asking her to help me repay a debt she was irrelevant about, I was planning to purchase a Relic behind her back. Whether you think calmly or not, I am the perfect no-good human. Moreover, it was post-report. Someone please do something about me.
However, if I can make an excuse, the ăReverse Faceă may only be available at this auction only! It is not an exaggeration to say that it will affect the rest of my life. In any case, if I have a ten-digit debt, even if I add eight-digit on it, it is just one percent. Donât you think so?
â⌠Please answer me, Cry-san?â
Ah, yes⌠You donât think so, right⌠Look like I have no other choice but to give upâŚ
Hunterâs incomes are highly dependent on the Shrine they explore. The price of ten million Gils is too much for an average person to make even in a year but for âStrange Griefâ it is enough to cover it with only one exploration. However, the story changes a little when it reaches one hundred million.
Simply ten times. With Eliza, âStrange Griefâ is a party of seven Members and when it comes to the money we earn, in order to get one hundred million, by simple calculation they have to bring back more than seven hundred million worth of Relics or rare materials. Even among Relics there are very few Relics that can be sold at such a high price. Relics with a value of more than one hundred million are called ăHundred Mil Goodsă and for Hunters it is a dream to have one. There are also savings for the party when we split money. It is difficult for our party to earn seven hundred million in one time.\nWell it is difficult, but it is not in the line of impossible but even for me I will need a lot of courage to take out one hundred million when I am in debt.
And the biggest problem is that it seems that one hundred million wonât be enough.
Eva muffles her emotions and continues in a quiet voice.
âThere is information out there that Count Gladysâ daughter is also eagerly trying to get the Relic.â
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â⌠It seems some big companies are also working to get it. The price will probably jump up.â
ââŚâŚAaaaah.â
âIt is no aaaaah! It is oh oh!1â\n\nEvaâs kind word tries to admonish me. But, I want it. Whatever happen want it. I want it if it is possible. ⌠After all, I donât need it.
I raise my eyebrows and scratch my hair. Anyway, it is still fine if it was only to collect one hundred million but now, it has become a money fight against nobles and business companies, it is impossible. Moreover, the auction is approaching. No matter how I think about it, I canât win, even if I go to a Shrine from now on.
And I am a genuine consumer. I am different from Sytry who can generate as much money as long as she has the time.
ââŚâŚAh. If you are going to make a face like that then, why did you went around applying for a debt and spread around this information?â
âBut I donât remember doing that thought⌠Uuun. How much is there in Luciaâs account⌠N, no, Iâm kidding. Itâs just a joke!â
Eva, the one who is always supporting the pitiful me and is called the shadow of our party member, is looking at me as if she was watching at some garbage. However, if you let me make an excuse⌠Lucia has told me that if I ever run out of money and for some reason, it is really something that canât be helped then I can withdraw from her account even without permission. If you want to borrow from someone then it is better to borrow from me, she is really a reliable Imouto.
But⌠Uuuuun⌠There is no helping it. If it doesnât work after I did all I could then I will give up. With the amount I can collect, it is impossible to confront nobles or business companies. Sytry is also like that, the timing is really the worse. I am sorry for her but for now, when I want to go a sweet shop, I will bring Tino around with me.
Thx for reading! I love when Eva asked him why he spread around a rumor about him wanting to buy a Relic. Itâs because he wasnât thinking. XD Haha Cry you gonna borrow from your sister XD And I think Tino will be pretty happy to go with you. Tchao Ă plus
1. Okay it is hard to understand as there is no sound but first Cry makes a deep sigh, but Eva say to not sigh but say a oh crap.