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XXV.

After the commotion was somewhat resolved, Alfred retreated, taking a woman named Connaught Lee with him.

Seeing Alfred turn away without any intention of treating his injuries, telling him to follow her, it seemed like the woman’s words had already been decided.

But I had no intention of stopping there.

Lina is a candidate from a commoner background. What happened to Lina meant that it could happen to me too. But do you really want to just end up losing your job like this?

I can’t do that.

“Did you call me? Evidence of trust.”

This is why I confronted the Caligo Inquisitor as soon as Alfred took Connaught.

“That really happened… ? Was there?! How dare you!!”

After being informed of the circumstances of the incident, Inquisitor Caligo left the room in a truly ‘disturbed’ state.

Now, just a few hours later, the academy has become a bit chaotic. Not only the professors, the superintendents in charge of the dormitory, and those who handle various tasks at the school, but even the knights who guard the main gate gathered in a rush to the academy’s main building.

Perhaps a wind of change is blowing at the Academy. And that’s because the crazy spirit at the top of the academy is blowing away.

Of course, given what I said to the Caligo Inquisitor, I don’t think the wind will just blow from within.

Anyway, we, who brought the wind of change, were now in that delicious but expensive restaurant.

Why is this store selling musk steaks for 2 gold and 30 silver each? It’s also the store where some idiot tried to kill me and died.

“Yum yum. Yum yum yum.”

I didn’t understand why people watched the so-called ‘mukbang’ in Go Gon-seong’s memories, but to this extent, I can understand the feelings of those who watch the mukbang.

I don’t know where this little guy can fit, but he’s already eaten his third steak.

Even putting aside the issue of whether it’s cute or pretty, isn’t it amazing?

“You… … . How many days have you starved?”

“Yes.”

It was just a metaphorical expression thrown around because I was eating too well. But I never thought I would answer ‘yes’.

“Wait a minute. huh? Huh? How much?”

“47 hours 21 minutes.”

This guy who is needlessly honest is also needlessly accurate. Then he puts the last piece of the third Muzak Steak worth 2 gold and 30 silver into his mouth and gnaws on it.

“Whoa… … . I ate well.”

Lina, who was patting her protruding belly with a satisfied face, gave a pleasant review in a normal child-like tone that matched her appearance, instead of the broken tone she had been using just a moment ago.

“Your stomach is full. But why did you starve? Have you been that busy?”

“Money. It’s not enough.”

“Huh? money? why? No, how is it not enough?”

The exact amount I received was 25,000 gold. I still had 20,000 gold left over from last month, so adding the 25,000 gold I received this month, I now had over 40,000 gold.

Actually, there was no need to spend the money.

In the first place, I wouldn’t have spent a penny on food if I had basically eaten the so-called ‘learning’ provided by the academy.

I remember starving when I was young and I wanted to feed the clown something delicious, so I spent some money eating out three times a day.

In addition, they let him sleep, provided a training ground, and provided him with academy uniforms and training uniforms at the highest quality under the orders of Alfred, the dean. There are already 33 sets of school uniforms, training uniforms, everyday clothes, and even banquet uniforms in the room.

Everything except food is free.

So, I have money left over, but why am I spending all my money on this small thing, so I can’t even eat properly?

“Experiment.”

“Did you spend all your money on the experiment? They give you 25,000 gold a month?”

“sum! it’s good. And gray. out of it. 10,000 gold.”

Lena, who was smiling happily as she stuffed a large bowl of white ice cream for dessert, said that the amount of money she received per month was 10,000 gold.

“10,000 gold? No, magic experiments cost that much money? Enough to spend 10,000 gold per month?”

Nod.

As if Lina didn’t have time to answer, she kept her eyes fixed on the pure white ice cream and nodded while eating it intently.

“Anyway, isn’t it strange? Wait a minute.”

Whether I ask for forgiveness or not, I open my small mouth and say, ‘Go!’ with the ice cream in front of me. I activated the Evergreen Pad’s communication application in front of Lina, who was eating diligently, with a sound like this.

[hello. Candidate Gray. This is the Jokgashio Chamber of Commerce.]

I can’t get used to this ridiculous name of the company. And there is no desire to adapt at all.

“I just want to ask you one question. Are there any required supplies for candidates? If you look there, money is included. With gold. Is the amount different for each candidate?”

[We don’t know much either. It is paid by the ‘Continental Peace Organization’, which was originally launched to prepare for the devil, and we only deliver it. however… … .]

“But?”

[This is just a rumor, but there are rumors that there are differences in the quality of money paid to candidates depending on the likes and dislikes of nobles, and that support funds are also paid differentially.]

“Ho? Really?”

[yes. It’s a rumor. rumor. Ha ha ha ha ha.]

So, does this mean that this little guy who is regretting the ice cream he ate from across the table is close to being ‘unfavorable’ to nobles?

That too? why not?

“I understand. Thank you.”

[no. If you need anything at any time, please use our ‘Jokgasio’ store. I will get it at the original price.]

“… Yes.”

It’s a strange feeling that I get cursed every time I communicate because of that damned Sanghoe name.

“Well, what is it that I don’t like about this little guy?”

“Huh? What?”

“No. Would you like more ice cream?”

“Yes! Yes, yes!”

This guy is surprisingly weak to delicious things. If someone offers you candy, wouldn’t you follow suit?

After ordering more ice cream, a thought occurred to me for a moment, something I would have done in my old ‘White’ days. ‘I have a lot of money, should I give you this?’ doing.

But it was only for a moment.

The child named Lina is the one that Dean Hu is watching, and is already an outstanding candidate and cute child with the ability to knock on the door of Circle 7.

‘I’m not sure it’s completely on my side yet. No matter how cute it is to save the world.’

Of course, as soon as we met, he made an unexpected bombshell about having a baby.

But let’s just ignore it. It’s also okay to just ignore a guy who starved for nearly two days and ate three steaks.

First of all, the biggest catch is that the child is so talented that Dean Hu has been watching for quite some time and retracts his opinion on the candidate.

‘It’s cute too.’

Afterwards, while thinking about becoming a dean, a good idea occurred to me.

“Hmm… … . Lina.”

“Woong?”

He answers with a spoon for eating ice cream in his mouth. It’s like, ‘I will never let go of this spoon!’ As if to say.

“There are young and old hukou who will cover living expenses. Just pick one.”

“What is the difference?”

“Hmm… … . Difference in amount? And since the older ones are not very normal, their ears might itch from the tinkling sound?”

Lina simply answered my advice, ‘Young.’ and started eating ice cream again.

I answered Lina’s choice as an ‘excellent choice’ and ran the communication application on the Evergreen Pad to open a communication channel.

[uh? gray?]

“Yes. it’s me. It’s been a while ho… No. Anyway, this is a ‘pretentious chef’s restaurant’. I’m eating with Lina. Do you want to come?”

[uh? really? Go, go! I’ll go right now.]

“A. no. Take your time.”

I told him to come slowly, but I just hate waiting, and besides, I really have no desire to wait for a man.

Even now, when I go to training, I’m looking forward to seeing how much further I can progress. So I added something later. Very calmly.

“We are eating dessert now. If I just eat this, I’ll be gone. Come slowly. Slowly.”

‘Take your time and do it quickly’, like a very hateful boss would say. They said the same thing as it came out.

[I’m on my way!!]

just as expected. With Benjamin yelling, the communication application ended. It was at that time that I felt Lina’s gaze staring at me while I was smiling.

“Why?”

“Who?”

“I told you earlier. He’s a young hero who will help you with your living expenses and help with the cost of your magic experiments.”

“Yes.”

Even though it was his problem, he just stared at the small cup containing the empty ice cream as if he wasn’t worried or curious at all.

When the small guy looked as if he had lost everything in the world and ordered another ice cream, the restaurant door burst open and a bear-like man quickly approached our table.

“Yeo~. I’m here? Young ho… person. Our Benjamin.”

This is Benjamin. The first candidate. He is a candidate who is evaluated as the least talented among the candidates, but he is different on the outside and the inside.

“Ha… , haven’t you eaten it all yet?”

“Huh? What?”

“Ha… Dessert.”

I shook my head left and right in response to Benjamin’s question while panting quite heavily.

“No. I ate two and ordered one more.”

“If that’s the case, what should you do…? … .”

“Huh? What?”

“No… .”

“If you come, sit down. Why are you standing blankly?”

Benjamin sat down at our table as if he had been waiting for my invitation. When asked if he would like to order, he ordered tea instead of a meal, which costs 45 silver per cup.

And he seemed somehow ‘unpleasant’ about this space where Lina and I were sitting together, our meeting, and the friendly atmosphere between us.

It was a feeling that was only visible for a short time.

“Benjamin. Do you get that too? Required supplies for candidates.”

I have no intention of sitting with this nobleman for a long time. That’s the main point. It won’t be long until the conclusion.

“Yes.”

“So how much gold do you get each month? Because you are the first candidate. They will treat you especially well, right?”

“E, A. Well, it’s not like that. I’m the same too.”

Don’t stutter or stutter. You bastard. If you get up with a red face and even stutter, my resolve to just let it go is shaking!

“Really? How much do you get?”

“Well, why is that?”

“I’m just curious. curiosity. You’re curious. I’m curious about what other employees’ salaries are in the same workplace.”

“I understand that you get paid a little more than other candidates.”

“I see. Then you will receive about 80,000 gold? Because you get paid a little more than me.”

“Huh? Uh, uhh.”

I took a rough picture, but was it correct? This guy is visibly embarrassed? I am not friendly to nobles yet, but I received 25,000 gold.

A horse is worth 25,000 gold, which is at least 2.5 billion when converted into the currency of the dimension where Go Gon-seong lived. After realizing his special talent, Go Gon-seong realized that the money he earned through gaming over a long period of time was less than 20 billion won.

However, this means that the money you receive per month, just by existing and doing nothing, is between 2.5 and 3 billion won.

Of course, the value of currency is different between the world where Go Gon-seong lived and this world, and it is meaningless to simply compare it with this world, where the prices of really important items have been inflationized to ridiculous levels due to the useless but rich families of nobles. .

However, it is certain that it is a considerable amount.

I, who is not yet friendly to the nobles, received 25,000 gold, but Benjamin, whom the nobles are obsessed with, would receive at least two or three times as much? Is there really that much of a difference?

It’s not a wage you should receive for working, it’s free money that suddenly appears, but it still makes me feel dirty. So, a sudden burst of wisdom came out that I couldn’t control.

“I see. I get paid a lot. Then just give me 20,000 gold.”

I casually said to my friend, ‘I just want 200 won.’ I asked him for 20,000 gold, as if asking for a loan. Did I tell you? The conclusion will be very fast.

“Huh? Well, why?”

“Is it really such a waste?”

“That’s not true… … .”

“Okay. Even if the others don’t know, it’s Benjamin! First candidate. The symbol of a hero! It’s not that I’m trying to gamble with it, but ‘our’ Rina said she starved for two days because she didn’t have money to experiment with magic.”

“Yeah, really? Why?”

“That’s right. I don’t know about the other candidates, but for ‘our’ Lina, who is a wizard, this is the minimum amount of support needed per month? Less than me.”

The guy, who flinched every time I put the modifier ‘we’ in front of Lina’s name, became speechless when I raised one index finger and told him the amount.

“It is unreasonable and clearly shameful. So I just thought I would help.”

“But?”

“Still, I told you because I felt like I should tell you first, as you are the oldest among the candidates. If you think it’s a waste of money, you can refuse. are you okay. Because I can help. ‘Our’ Lina is not a beggar. I’m not begging.”

“Huh? that is… … .”

“Ah… , but. Do you think 20,000 gold is a lot of money for you? I was rude. sorry. You will know it as ‘a waste of money.’ Lina, let’s go. Benjamin says it’s a waste of money to give you. are you okay. I’ll give it to you.”

“No! That’s not it!”

“Huh? Then will you give it to me?”

“Huh? Uh oh.”

Benjamin responded urgently to me who was just making a gesture to get up. Our picture was like Benjamin asking for money and me giving money.

“Really? also! After all, it’s Benjamin.”

“Grey. I don’t like it.”

However, Rina said those words as if she were sprinkling ashes on cooked rice. With a sullen expression on his cute little face.

“Why?”

“Sincerely. I don’t feel it. Forcibly.”

“Ah, you don’t feel the sincerity? Do you feel like you are giving it forcefully, reluctantly, reluctantly, helplessly, with a dirty feeling?”

“Yes.”

This little guy. Are you in the same department as me? A new emerging nova? A promising star in the crazy world? Something like that?

“Oh, no! It’s because I really want to give it to you! No, rather than doing this, I will make a formal suggestion to the ‘Continental Peace Organization’.”

“Really? So, starting next month, ‘our’ Lina will receive 20,000 more gold ‘every month’?”

“Okay then!”

“As expected, Benjamin’s class! Wow! That’s cool. cool. Lina, what are you doing? Clap your hands too.”

Complimenting? It doesn’t cost any money. Well, you have to move your body a little to clap, but… .

‘If I can get that much 20,000 gold every month, well, I can applaud as many times as I want.’

okay. ‘I am’.

“30,000.”

“Huh?”

Lena’s words suddenly came out again, and Benjamin and I’s eyes focused on the guy’s small face.

“30,000 gold. Applause.”

It is certainly. This guy, with his short stature and cute face, is not ordinary either. Dean Hu didn’t pay attention to it for nothing. This guy is definitely too much for us. I started checking right away.

“Lina Then I’m just asking, just in case, if you give me an additional 40,000 gold every month?”

“Hmm… … . Praise?”

“50,000 gold?”

“Admiration?”

“60,000?”

“Admiration. Applause”

“70,000?”

“Admiration. clap. Praise.”

“80,000… … .”

“Stop it! You crazy people!!”

Benjamin shouted like that.

Look. What did I say? This guy is our class? An ordinary Benjamin would say, ‘You crazy people,’ not ‘You crazy people.’

Benjamin promised to pay Lina an additional 30,000 gold, and we stood up immediately under the pretense of urgent business. Without doing any calculations.

‘Benjamin you were a really good guy.’

In the end, we headed to the dormitory, repeating to ourselves what we couldn’t say to Benjamin.