episode_0114

＂Owner.＂

＂Can you sell the magic stone?＂

Rattling..

I gently show the fairly heavy bag of magic stones to the owner, who is a dwarf.

just as expected. When various magic stones, from size to color, caught the owner’s gaze, she seemed both confused and surprised… and then carefully accepted the bag of magic stones handed to her by Dahuin.

＂It’s been a while since I’ve seen such a high-quality magic stone..＂

Rattling..

The owner picked up a [Tagfog] magic stone the size of an adult’s fist.

“And these ‘Earth’ attribute magic stones are sold quite expensively.”

While the owner, who seemed very excited, was sorting the magic stones… I wondered where he could get such a large quantity of high quality magic stones.

Since it has long been my attitude as a buyer and seller and the store’s iron rule not to ask about the source or circumstances, I became more serious while holding back my words.

Well done…

The owner hands over a large wad of money.

“The condition of the magic stone was so good that they paid more for it.”

The total money earned by selling all the magic stones in the magic stone bag was about 11 gold and 80 silver coins.

I knew that even if I combined the 8 gold coins in hand, I could not purchase the [Subspace Ring]…

First, I stuff the bag of gold coins, which boast a considerable weight, into my bag.

＂Ah.. perhaps＂

＂Can’t I buy the magic stone of [Flame Lizard] and the magic stone of [Ice Earth]?＂

“Please wait a moment.”

Of course, since this is a store that produces {disposable magical tools}, the supply of the magic stones was also easy, and the owner suggested magic stones of various sizes.

Rattling.

＇Are magic stones with almost lost magic power cheaper than expected?

Among them, I chose a handful of quite poor quality magic stones, paid for them, and left the store.

Jalang!

The bitter cold coming…

While I was looking around the store for a moment, the pure white snow up to my ankles started to tickle and tickle my ears deliciously.

＇But now that I have confirmed that there is something called a [Subspace Ring], I will definitely get it.’

Dahyin, who turned around and looked closely at the {Disposable Magic Tools} store, looked at the display case of [Subspace Rings] with passionate eyes, as if she had made a resolution to something.

＇Have you ever wanted something this much?

Se-in, who was able to see the various changes in Da-hein’s expression, was very satisfied, but was also happy because he knew what he wanted.

Pout.. Pout..

＂But Dahein??＂

“What are you planning to use the many magic stones you purchased a while ago?”

Suddenly! and hesitates.

Actually… I wanted to make a small gift for Sein with this magic stone, so I quietly glossed over the situation for now.

“Well.. well.. there is someone I want to give a gift to.”

Naturally, Da-heein looked quite embarrassed and gave a meaningful answer… Sae-in seemed to be nervous for some reason and kept asking who that person was, but Da-heein never told him.

＇Seo, no way… To Dahuin. There’s already someone I’ve decided on…’

Sae-in, who felt strangely uneasy at the sight of Da-heein turning her head and avoiding what he said even though he continued to ask questions, showed a jealous expression and soon his face turned red.

＂Sain?＂

Seeing Sein’s face red, he checks to see if he has a cold.

“Sain’s face is red.”

“By any chance… do your legs still hurt a lot?”

Is it possible that yesterday’s injury caused a problem with my body?

I was worried that she might have a cold because of the cold weather, so I naturally put my hand on her forehead and tried to take her temperature.

“I’ll check to see if you have a fever.”

“Please don’t move for a moment.”

In order to check the heat on her forehead more accurately, I take off my [black silk glove] for a moment and place my left hand, stained with burn marks, on Sein’s forehead.

Ssss..

Sein’s expression, which had been filled with jealousy just a moment ago, quickly changed into a subtle expression that made him look like he was going crazy with embarrassment.

Sein, who did not want his shy expression to be seen, was busy pulling his shortened hair with both hands to cover his small face.

Sein tries his best to keep his expression from changing as much as possible.

＇It’s strange… I don’t think I have a fever…’

“Shall we take a break for a while?”

I hold Sein’s hand and enter the shop where I can have a quick cup of tea.

Jallang!

For Sein, his ongoing first love is Dahein.

Saein once again remembers his hand that always stayed by her side and protected her whenever she was sick or having a hard time.

When I look into Dahyin’s blue eyes, who only cares about me and cares for me regardless of my status…

I could feel my anxious mind gradually becoming relieved and at ease. Enough to escape the shackles of the past that have already become a deep burden.

“Dahui, I’m going to go to the bathroom for a moment.”

Shake..

＇Has the leg fully recovered?＇

Left alone, I sip some warm tea at the store and wait for her for a while.

“Fragrant..”

The subtle sweetness of sweet honey and the fragrant scent of jasmine tea…

＇The tea the butler made was better…＇

Thanks to Butler Nam, I realized the charm of tea that I had never tasted before in my previous life, and decided to slowly savor its taste and aroma, gradually thawing my frozen body in the cold.

＂Um.. customer??＂

Then, a neatly dressed male clerk came up to me and handed me an application ticket (544) made of purple paper.

＂This is an application ticket for the winter festival.＂

“I hope you win..”

A man who appeared to be a store clerk approached me with a warm smile… To be honest, I didn’t like it very much because it felt foreign, but I decided to ignore it.

Jallang!

“Dahui, you’ve been waiting for a long time, right?”

Why?

Her slightly excited gaze betrayed some awkwardness.

‘what? Is there something you want to say?’

**

So, I went out with Sein and started to enjoy the winter festival and make another memory by eating delicious street food and having fun.

＂Now, the entry ticket event will begin..＂

＂What number are you??＂

“hey!! If you tell me that, all your luck will be gone.. Let’s just go!”

＂The second guy. I thought I wouldn’t have a penny if I won..”

Hearing the voices of people around me, I took out the application ticket (544) that I had received earlier, and now naturally, I grabbed Sein’s hand and told him to head there.

Dahyun’s bright expression looks more excited and happy than ever.

His warm embrace…

Of course, Dahyin did not feel ashamed of her actions and felt natural, but Sein was different.

When she first held his hand, it was an act of great courage on her part, so Da-hin’s indifferent actions meant a lot to her.

Se-in, who was being dragged by Da-heein, looks at him who looks happy and is fiddling with something he has placed in his chest.

‘I will have courage. Dahuinnim..’

***

As the lottery drawing event announcing the final decoration of the first night of the winter festival began with lively singing, someone came up on the stage in the center among the crowded people and started making loud noises to attract everyone’s share.

The woman who appeared to be a presenter in a flashy yet neat black and purple suit was wearing a unique mask that only showed her mouth, so it was hard to see what she was wearing, but just by looking at the shape of her mouth, you could tell that she was quite a beauty.

After confirming that everyone’s attention was paid, the host continued his speech naturally and neatly, as if he had done this type of work many times.

＂First, I would like to express my gratitude to the King of {Alyseum Kingdom} who gave me the honor of being here with you today.~~＂

“ruler!! From now on, we will begin the lottery event that you have been waiting for and eagerly anticipating!!!”

just as expected. As soon as the host finished speaking, he lifted up what appeared to be the first prize and began showing it off to the large crowd.

＂The first prize of this {Winter Festival}!!＂

＂The product you were most curious about!!”

At the emcee’s pause, not only all the citizens gathered in the village square, but also the people walking along the festival street stopped in their tracks, turned around, and gradually began to gather.

“{Adventurer} or {Hunter} or {Mercenary} or {Merchant}!!!”

＂The product that attracts the most attention and value in today’s era..＂

A mysterious ring was placed in a small box on a display shelf.

＂Right away!! It is [Subspace Ring].!!”

A sword-purple magic stone boasting a brilliant appearance was embedded between a ring shining in silver, showing off its beautiful appearance.

＇[Subspace Ring]..?＇

The reaction of the numerous citizens gathered in the village square to the presenter’s announcement was more enthusiastic than ever.

I, too, wondered if there was such a coincidence… and, unable to hide my excitement, I took out the application ticket (544) I had received earlier and looked at it.

With a small hope that maybe I too can win, I take a seat with Sein.

＂Sain, I’m really looking forward to it!＂

On the other hand, unlike the excited Dahuin, Sein’s expression seemed to be smiling, but there was a hint of nervousness, as if he was bitter somewhere.