episode_0145

A bank robbery that made TV news and the Internet buzz.

A theft of approximately 60 million Sophists has occurred at a dwarven bank in Hyde Park, south of Magusfall.

A week has passed since then.

As the bank president said, neither I nor the bank president suffered any losses.

There have been several efforts to track down the bank robbers, but so far there appears to have been no significant progress.

In the midst of the ordinary daily routine, there was new news.

“Chris, is that true?”

“Yeah, I’m telling you!”

I was communicating with Ray’s hologram that was revealed above the terminal in the living room.

“When I woke up this morning, both Sheila and the general had not returned to their original forms.”

Sheela is a cat person, and Janggun is a water general person, and each person has been personified to fit their respective races.

“Aren’t you both flustered? Ilseong said that you had a hard time.”

“Well… I was a little surprised.”

The biggest problem, above all, was that I couldn’t naturally return to my original appearance.

Now, the two of them have become closer to humans.

“Still! It’s not a big deal since I’m a vampire and can transform back to my old self.”

“If that’s the case, then that’s fortunate…”

Ray still seemed worried about Sheila and the general.

I don’t know about the general, but I remember the relationship between Sheila and Ray as being a bit subtle.

“Hey, it’s okay, it’s okay. By the way, how’s your office?”

“Us? It’s not much different from usual.”

Even though the scale had greatly increased, it seemed that they were still busy here and there.

“Really? We’re so free that it’s annoying.”

“Chris, wouldn’t it be nice if your office was a little more quiet?”

“Huh? Why?”

“It seems like every time something happens, something happens…”

“Is that so?”

Well, it’s true that problems tend to arise wherever you go.

On top of that, my value has increased significantly. In this situation, the things that happen are likely to be unusual.

Honestly, can you really give a small amount of money to a problem solver ranked 10th and entrust him with a trivial task?

“Hmm… I guess I understand why you’re free now?”

Ray asked why.

“Isn’t there anything you can leave to me?”

“Sure… I guess so.”

“Well, it’s good that I can be comfortable!”

I put the terminal aside and stretched out loud.

Meanwhile, Ray suddenly asked me about the dragon’s blood.

“Huh? Why is that?”

“Has anything changed in your body?”

“Hmm… I think the tail got a little thicker.”

I wagged my tail at Ray’s hologram.

“It’s not the same, but it seems like it’s gotten a lot bigger?!”

“Really?”

Of course, it is small compared to the second tribe leader.

The eel-tail-like appearance of old had long since disappeared.

Now, we can say that we have one more means of delivering a reliable attack, aside from our two arms.

***

“Oh, and I’m hiding it now.”

I showed the real shape of my left arm, which I had been covering on purpose.

Just like the right hand, it has an impressive appearance with the scales and claws of a vicious dragon.

“Both arms are like that?”

“Yeah, but I think it would be better if one arm was normal.”

Looking at it that way, the wings and horns haven’t grown yet.

“Ray, how are you?”

“That….”

Ray listened to me and started playing with his hair.

“Wait a minute. Do you see this here?”

“Uh….”

It was hard to tell because it was a hologram.

“No, I don’t really get it when I look at it like this.”

“I can’t see it very well. But it looks like something like horns are growing.”

“Oh! Then what about the tail?”

“The tail… I think it’s still there.”

Although it was still not enough, both were now considered to be strictly tolerated.

Suddenly, my eyes met Ray’s hologram.

I found myself smiling without realizing it.

Ding dong!

Then suddenly the sound of the front door opening was heard.

“Oh, I guess Sylvia is here. Ray, I’ll contact you later.”

“Yeah, give Sylvia my regards for me.”

“Okay!”

The communication was abruptly terminated.

I jumped up from the sofa in the living room.

Meanwhile, Sheila and the general appeared following me.

Both of them were not in the form of a cat or a giant water general, thanks to their transformation.

“Wow!”

There, even Midas, who usually stays in my room, crawled out to see what was going on.

“Oh, Midas.”

“What’s wrong with you?”

“Why?”

Midas reacted as if he was puzzled.

Then he acted as if he were a normal puppy.

The appearance of sticking out the tongue slightly and making a noise.

“Aren’t you hungry now?”

“…Hmm. I’m a little hungry!”

“You too. You’re amazing.”

A dog that never gets tired, but in return, he has to eat something endlessly.

I lifted Midas with all my might.

“What is it? It seems a bit heavier than before.”

“….”

No, it’s only at times like this that I keep my mouth shut.

“Ah, this is not the time.”

While I was doing this, Sillarang and Janggun had already headed to the front door.

***

I belatedly headed to the front door carrying Midas.

Three people walking down the hallway, each carrying something in their arms.

I tilted my head at the sight of Sylvia and the other two.

“What is that?”

“It was in front of the door.”

Sylvia then looked at the invoice in the box.

“I think it was sent by Upside Meat and Karim.”

“Oh, I think I’ve heard that somewhere.”

Where have I heard that?

First of all, Karim is a company that is clearly famous for chicken. Upside Meat was ambiguous.

“Chris, those are the names of the companies that came under our control.”

“Ah!”

I haven’t been paying attention lately, so stop it!

“Sylvia, what kind of company is Upside Meat?”

“We are a company that processes pressed ham using cultured meat.”

In simple terms, it’s called spam or luncheon meat.

Sylvia left the box on the table as she arrived at the living room.

The same goes for Sheila and the general.

“What did Karim Saga send?”

No way! No way!

I quickly borrowed the power of my wicked right hand.

What was revealed when I unwrapped the packaging with my sharp nails!

Karim Premium Gift Set!

“They say it’s premium, but it’s just a raw chicken set.”

It wasn’t bad though.

‘How did these guys know I like food more than money?!’

“….”

A gaze felt from somewhere.

Looking around, there was Midas looking at a raw chicken.

Gurrrr….

“Oh no! Midas! Stop drooling on the floor!”

“Chururup.”

Midas quickly took back his saliva at my words.

Come to think of it, I haven’t been giving Midas any special food lately.

“General, can you go to my room and get me a bowl of food?”

“Yes!”

The general hurried to his room, and I took out a raw chicken from the raw chicken set.

“Chris?”

“I’ll give you just a few Midas rice.”

Sylvia asked with anxious eyes.

“Today’s mom is~”

“Woof! Woof!”

“Premium raw chicken!”

Midas was already very excited and was shaking all over.

“Chris, I brought it.”

“Thank you.”

The general was so scared that he put down the food bowl.

My right hand moved dazzlingly.

The raw chicken was torn to pieces so easily by the sharp nails.

I dropped the raw chicken cut into bite-size pieces into a bowl.

“Eat lots! Midas!”

“Wow!”

I also became happy seeing Midas enjoying himself to the point of forgetting what other people were saying.

“Chris, everything is fine, but do you wash your hands and stuff?”

“Um….”

“Chris?”

“I’ll do that from now on.”

It was already in the past. I closed my eyes and felt a heavy sense of responsibility.

“I cut up some raw chicken, so I’ll wash this and come back!”

“Really….”

Sylvia seemed to have a lot to say.

If I do this wrong, I might get hit with the same beating I got last week.

Thinking that way, I headed to the bathroom and quickly washed my hands.

***

Back in the living room, Sylvia and two others were sorting through the contents of boxes.

“Sheila, can I have some ham?”

“Where will you use it?”

“Of course! We have to eat it!”

I said, pointing to Midas.

Since even Midas was eating such delicious special food, it is only natural that we would enjoy something too.

Like Midas a little while ago, I also stuck my tongue out a little.

“Aren’t you looking forward to it too?”

“I want to eat it, but… why did two companies suddenly send me this?”

“Ah, I think I sent it along with the repayment.”

“Tax? Ah.”

The various offices, companies, and organizations that came under my control.

They are required to pay me a certain amount of compensation.

Of course, I didn’t measure it at such a high rate. I have a conscience, too.

“Then is this also part of the tribute?”

“Well… I guess we should see it as each person sending in addition to the donation in their respective fields of expertise.”

It feels a bit like paying tribute during the Joseon Dynasty.

“I think this is better because there’s more money.”

“First of all, let’s tell both companies that Chris is very happy.”

“Hehe.”

I scratched my head.

During this time, I suddenly felt a vibration from the terminal.

“Who is calling?”

“It’s Bellova’s phone.”

I thought it was Karim and Upside Meat calling again.

“Yeah, Belova. It’s me.”

“Boss, I’m calling about something I asked you to do last time.”

“Oh, a scoreboard?”

“Yeah, that scoreboard.”

I headed to the living room sofa for a moment.

Meanwhile, other people were moving the contents of the box into the kitchen.

“A week? That’s faster than I thought.”

“What? How much did you underestimate us?”

“No, there were so many things to find out.”

“That’s right. But I checked everything that needed to be checked.”

Belova reported to me about two main things.

Prices of large billboards around here.

It all depended on how much I had to pay the existing owners of the scoreboard to transfer ownership to me.

Next is the number of buildings with such large electronic billboards attached.

A graph organized by each administrative district was sent to my terminal.

“Oh, you organized it quite neatly.”

“This is basic.”

“Then can I ask you one more favor?”

“What favor?”

“I’ll give you a lot of real estate brokerage fees. Buy all the large billboards around here for me.”

“What?”

“I have enough money!”

“…Then there’s no problem.”

***

Scoreboard usage fee from large scoreboard.

Instead of broadcasting the advertisements they want on the billboards, businesses or other organizations receive a corresponding usage fee.

In the real world where I lived, the fee for using the electronic sign was more than the building owner made in rent.

“And if the existing owner doesn’t want to hand it over… You know?”

“Ah, that’s to be expected.”

Belova and I shared a meaningful smile.

There are many different ways to convince an owner, you see.

So I ended the communication with Belova.

“Okay, now I don’t have to worry about money anymore.”

“Chris, aren’t you spending too much money?”

“Huh?”

I didn’t understand what Sheila was saying.

“No, Sheila. This is a kind of investment. If you just hold onto the money, nothing will change.”

“….”

“So, even though the investment cost is a bit high! If you own a lot of electronic boards, the usage fees from them alone will be quite lucrative.”

“Is that so?”

In some ways, Sheila is truly pure.

Since it was originally a cat mom’s cat, is that natural?

“Come on, let’s eat some ham!”

“How do you eat it?”

“Hmm. I think grilling it would be good. Is there a specific way you like to eat it?”

“Chris has eaten more than me, so I’ll leave it to Chris.”

“Okay!”

I’ll take responsibility and cook it deliciously!

“I can do it, you know.”

“No, I’ll grill the ham.”

Suddenly, Sylvia, who was busy preparing something in the kitchen, gave up her seat to me.

“Oh, Sylvia. Shall we have chicken too?”

“Chris, we are not like Midas, who can eat as much as he wants without gaining weight.”

“Hey, but you have to eat when you eat.”

“…I can’t help it.”

Sylvia’s quick nod. It’s clear that she also secretly wanted to eat it.

So I was in charge of the ham and Sylvia was in charge of the chicken.