Look in the direction Katya is looking.
"What are you doing?"
In a corner of the village, several girls dressed in coarse cloth could be seen busily working around a fire.
This scene resembles a small military force cooking something. (This is a reference to the Hilichurls in Genshin Impact.)
"They must be cooking rice, right?"
A similar scene occurred in Briein, where villagers gathered in one place to cook and then waited for everyone to return from their farm work.
The practice here is probably similar; after the men return from hunting, they just need to sit and wait for the meal to be served.
Katya was surprised that she found this kind of thing so novel. However, it seems that she would never see such a scene living in Albad's house, where one is waited on hand and foot.
I explained to Katya for a long time, but she still tilted her head and looked at me with a puzzled expression, as if she couldn't understand why we would cook them all together. Wouldn't that cause conflicts due to the division of food?
"Ah...are all children born into noble families idiots?"
Their focus was completely different, so he simply shut up, too lazy to explain. The more he explained, the more curious she became.
After a long and boring period of several tens of minutes, Lilith and Julius finally came out of the village chief's house. Judging from the village chief's kind smile, the deal was probably done.
But I always felt that things wouldn't develop so simply. Staring at the village chief's smile, I had the illusion that a conspiracy had succeeded.
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"Oh... my wallet..."
Yes, I can clearly feel that my wallet has gotten much thinner.
To my utter surprise, this place actually has land turtles, which are a major food source for the village.
However, none of that matters anymore. What matters is that a tortoise is worth a staggering two thousand magic crystals, and what's more, Lilith agreed to such an exorbitant price.
"Leon! I did my best!"
Lilith's response to my incredulous expression was truly devastating.
"Hmm? Don't look at me... Ah meow~ I'm completely innocent of financial disputes!"
"What the hell were you doing with Lily, you damn little brat!"
I had originally planned to discuss it further with the village chief, but faced with the village's glare—the kind that seemed to imply being arrested and locked in a dark room if I went back on my word—I hesitated and could only tremble as I paid the corresponding amount.
"Don't worry, Leon! A tortoise is worth two thousand magic crystals, which is something you can't buy in Kylorans! We've hit the jackpot!"
"Hey... Lilith! Lying makes your nose grow longer!"
Besides, this is clearly a trap set by the village chief!
A tortoise worth two thousand magic crystals? You can't fool a three-year-old like that, but the thing is, Lilith actually fell for it.
"Ah... next time, let's not let this glutton control the finances. If this continues, bankruptcy will be just a matter of time."
As we drove the carriage out of the village, the young man stopped us again and reached out to Lilith, seemingly asking for something.
"Leon! Please! Five hundred magic crystals!"
"Ha~~"
No! You give it to yourself!
Hearing Lilith's words, I didn't have a stroke on the spot. She had to give a gatekeeper 500 magic crystals to get rid of him. Did she really think I was a rich kid?
Have you completely forgotten about your months-long experience of eating fried rice in Buryenni?
"Ah... Leon... help me out, we can't get out without 500 magic crystals."
"No! I won't give it to you! Figure it out yourself! Olivia paid you, don't think I don't know!"
Yes, Lilith and I have carried out S-rank missions to exterminate goblins together, so she also has a fortune of one gold coin.
"Hehe? I've already spent all my money on the way to the capital!"
"Ha~~"
"That was a whole gold coin! A hundred copper coins! Ten thousand magic crystals! You actually spent it all?! How could it be so fast!"
I practically yelled at the top of my lungs, "This spendthrift woman is spending money way too much! I finally understand why she keeps taking on commissions at the guild, yet she still ends up having to mooch meals every day just to survive."
I feel like I'm being taken advantage of. The reason I'm involved in this relationship is because they're treating me like an easy ATM.
"Leon? Only five hundred magic crystals? How about I cover for Lilith?"
"No! Katia! This is none of your business! Let this woman who's bad at spending money figure it out herself!"
Seeing Katya about to get up and reach for her wallet, I stopped her in time. If Lilith knew that Katya was as easy to talk to as she was back then, she would be the next ATM cash machine!
"We must make Lilith understand the pain of being broke, so she'll realize how hard it is to earn money! This will help her break her bad habit of extravagant spending!"
"Ah... Leon... my dear Leon! Can you lend me five hundred magic crystals first? I'll definitely pay you back as soon as we get to Robebia! If that's not possible, I'll repay you with my body! It's my first time, so please be gentle, Leon."
"Hey! Katya's still here! What's wrong with this woman?!"
"Leon? What's this 'payment with sex'? Can it even be used as money?"
—Here it comes!
"Yes, Katia! You can use your body as payment! Why don't you give it to Leon and see? I guarantee you'll..."
"Lilith, shut up! I'll give it to you! I'll give it to you!"
Although I was unwilling, I still lost to Lilith and quickly handed the five hundred magic crystals to the young man, fearing that if I waited any longer, Lilith would say something outrageous.
"Thank you, Young Master Leon! Let's set off now! Towards Robebia!"
"Oh... my poor wallet..."
"Leon? What exactly is this 'payment with your body'?! Do you want to pay me back with your body?! Katya's first time is also a first!"
--puff!
"Katia...actually, the repayment was xxxx..."
Lilith, however, explained to Katya in a very straightforward manner!
"Lilith!"
I immediately knew things were rapidly heading in a certain direction, and just as I was about to stop them, I heard Katya scream in my ear.
Ahhhhh
*Smack!*
Immediately afterwards, a shadow covered my face, and I actually rolled twice inside the carriage. If I hadn't hit the partition, I probably would have been sent flying several meters away.
Who said girls can't even open a water bottle cap!
A burning pain shot through my face; it must have left an indelible handprint...
"Seriously... why did you hit me... Waaah... It wasn't my idea!"
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