episode_0004

Cerise’s story was heartwarming.

In an era where it is difficult to make a living, a child who doesn’t even know who he is is accepted into the family. It was a story like something out of a fairy tale.

That’s why I was curious. I wonder what the letters written by such warm-hearted people are like.

But I should have just said that I don’t know how to read.

After reading the contents of the parchment, all the warm feelings I felt were crushed.

While I was feeling mixed feelings, Seris gave me a puzzled look.

“Why are you doing that?”

“No, it’s not a big deal.”

How should I read this? There was no time to think long.

I opened my mouth.

“To my beloved daughters, Cerys and Kara.”

– Dear Baron Singla,

“How are you? It’s my father. It’s a little embarrassing, but I met someone who knows how to write and left a letter.”

-hello. This is Dave. First of all, I deeply apologize for sending you the letter before the deadline.

“It’s a little expensive, though. Well, isn’t that something you do extravagantly sometimes? Please understand that I am writing in a letter something that is difficult to express in words.”

-However, we would appreciate it if you could consider that there were circumstances for that as well.

“It seems like life has been so hard these days that I haven’t been able to take care of you guys. Those damn goblins are my enemies, my enemies.”

– Recently, goblins have been rampaging around our village, making life in the village very difficult, so we ended up using up all the 50 silver the Baron sent us.

“Still, I am really grateful to you all for enduring the difficult times without complaint. Especially Seris, especially you. It must have been hard to take care of my younger brother, but I’m really thankful that he didn’t say anything that he didn’t like.”

-Currently, we are going through a very difficult time, and we are not even able to take good care of Ceris, who will one day go to the Baron.

“As time passes, you too will grow up nicely and become adults. Just thinking about getting you married brings tears to my eyes.”

-As you know, Baron, Cerise is a very pretty child. If he grows up like this, he will definitely become a child worthy of the Baron.

“But what can you do? I’ll send it to you when the time comes. Until then, let’s live happily together, the four of us.”

-Please give us the nutrients we need to survive until then.

“Seris, Kara. My lovely daughters. I love you.”

-thank you.

I finished reading the letter and raised my head.

Cerise was wiping away tears with her hands. It seems like it started to growl midway and eventually exploded.

“Sigh…Ugh…I’m sorry. I thought it would be okay…hehe…”

“I’m going to sleep first, so don’t force yourself to hold back your tears.”

I handed the parchment to Cerise and lay down on the empty bed.

“Phew…”

I lay down to sleep, but it was difficult to fall asleep. It’s because I feel uncomfortable.

‘Being a noble’s concubine in itself isn’t bad…’

On the contrary, it can be said to be good. Because it is the most realistic of the upward mobility that a commoner can aim for.

However, the problem was that Seris’ parents did not accept her with pure intentions, but with the intention of selling her to a nobleman.

I slowly turned my head towards Seris.

“Huh…”

Seris was crying while hugging the parchment.

I scratched my chest and closed my eyes. It took a little while to fall asleep.

* * *

-Kkokkiyek!!

My eyes flashed open. When I got up, I realized that this was Cerise’s house. When I turned my head, I saw Seris and Kara still sleeping.

“Shall we sleep a little more?”

I lay down in bed again.

How long has it been since you overslept? I don’t remember much, so it must be old.

-Kkokkiyek!!

-Kko, kkokkiooyep!!

“…Whose chicken is it? It cries once.”

I decided to just get up. It didn’t go well because I tried to sleep in without oversleeping.

‘The rooster cries like that, but you sleep well.’

No matter how loud the rooster crowed, Seris and Kara did not want to get up.

Cerys just frowned and tightened her arms around Kara.

Kara struggled to get out of the situation, but Seris wouldn’t let her go.

I laughed and got ready to leave. The moment I put 3 Coopers on the table and was about to open the door, a status window appeared.

“I guess synchronization is finished.”

I turned my head and looked for a blue window.

It wasn’t visible.

what?

Did I see something wrong? I was a little embarrassed and muttered quietly.

“Status window.”

Luckily, I guess I wasn’t seeing anything, and a blue window appeared.

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Species: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 23

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 73

[Strength 10/25]

[Agility 12/30]

[Stamina 13/25]

[horsepower 10/100]

Remaining Karma: 0

doesn’t exist

doesn’t exist

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“…It’s a status window.”

It’s the same as a game I played once.

I pinched my cheek and rubbed my eyes to see if it was just a dream, but it was reality.

“Hmm…”

Excitement enveloped my entire body, and my body began to tremble. In particular, my legs were shaking so badly that it was difficult to stand.

I took out a chair and sat down.

“Puhuhuh…”

He buried his face in his hands and burst into laughter.

“Hahaha!”

I always worried about tomorrow before going to sleep.

Every time I pickpocketed, I was nervous about getting caught.

In order to survive in a slum full of gangsters and thieves, I pretended to be strong.

Because I had to save money, I ate bad food and stayed in a shitty cabin that was hot when it was hot and cold when it was cold.

But that’s the end now.

I also have abilities. That ability I only saw in novels!

Now I can eat my fill of delicious food and sleep in a warm place.

Just that thought couldn’t stop me from laughing. I didn’t even want to stop.

“Umm…Oppa, you’re noisy…”

“Oh, sorry.”

Cerys and Kara woke up to the sound of my laughter.

I took a deep breath and calmed down my excitement.

But I couldn’t help but raise the corners of my mouth.

“Yuseong, why are you doing this?”

Seris approached me with worried eyes. I tried to say it was nothing, but ended up rolling my eyes.

This is because of the new blue window that opened in front of my eyes.

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(Escape from town)

In this seemingly peaceful town, dirty tricks surrounding Seris are actually going on.

Get out of town with her as soon as possible.

Upon success

-1 talent confirmation system

In case of failure

– System recovery

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“What the fuck.”

“…Yes?”

“It’s nothing.”

“…”

* * *

Now, let’s sort it out.

After system synchronization, I got a feature called a status window.

I wondered if there was a skill window or equipment window, but they were not created.

Quests were also created.

It was a quest created upon seeing Seris, just as the system was synchronized. Even the content was related to her.

At this point, isn’t it reasonable to suspect that Seris and the system are related?

“…Oppa.”

Kara called me with a dissatisfied look.

“Why?”

“Are you interested in my sister?”

“What?”

In “?”

Seris, who was making soup, turned towards us in surprise.

“Kara, what are you talking about?”

“But, this oppa is staring at you.”

…Did I stare that way?

My mind was so complicated that I couldn’t pay attention to what other people thought.

“You probably saw the soup, not me. Right, Yoosung?”

Seris opened the way. I quickly got on there.

“Yes. It smells good. What kind of soup is it?”

“Potato soup.”

Seris said with a bright smile.

* * *

Potato soup was just mashed potatoes in water.

I thought this was soup, but surprisingly, Kara and Seris ate it well.

It made me wonder if my sense of taste was strange.

After finishing the meal, I asked Seris one question.

“How do I settle in the village?”

“Yes.”

The quest involves getting out of the village with Seris.

A dirty trick probably means sending Seris as the baron’s concubine.

I didn’t think it would be at the village level.

So what should we do to take Seris and leave the village?

There was no method that came to mind for me.

If you think simply, you could just tell her the full story of the incident.

However, Seris and I met for the first time last night. Even if I suggested a conspiracy theory, there was no way she would believe it.

Also, Seris could have been happy to become a nobleman’s concubine.

Even if Seris became a noble’s concubine, she would be able to escape the village… but it didn’t seem like she would count that as a success.

Therefore, I decided to stay in the village and get to know her until I had a brilliant idea.

“You want to live in the village? why? My brother said he lives in the city. Isn’t it more fun there?”

“It’s true that there are a lot of fun things to do in the city, but it’s also hard to live there. Even the neighbors are trying to rip off each other.”

Of course, this is a story about a slum. Ordinary people live just fine.

“I see. I thought the city would be something different…”

Seris muttered softly.

“I don’t know much about how to settle down in the village. There has never been a person like that… How about asking the village chief?”

“The village chief… I understand.”

I nodded and stood up. I said goodbye to the two and opened the door.

“Wait a minute, isn’t this coin Mr. Yoosung’s?”

Cerise handed me 3 coppers that were on the table.

“Oh, wait a minute.”

I took two more coppers out of my pocket and placed them in her hand.

“Huh? 2Why is Cooper…”

“You ate dinner and breakfast.”

“No, I just gave it to you. I didn’t want this…”

Seris tried to give the 5 copper back, saying she couldn’t take it. I pulled back and refused.

“I heard it from a friend. When staying at someone else’s house, it’s polite to pay for a meal.”

“Courtesy…?”

“Yes. Maybe it’s because that friend traveled a lot, but he was good at that. I’m just being polite, so please don’t feel burdened.”

Only then did Seris seem to be convinced and accepted the coin. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, as if she was happy to have unexpected free money.

I said hello again and went out. I left the village and walked down the road.

First, I need to bring the money I hid.