Episode 27. The Goose That Lays Golden Eggs
‘No matter how courageous a person is, his reaction is strange when he was almost sold overseas!’
Seonwooyeon raised her head and looked at the man’s face.
A cold atmosphere where not even a trace of trepidation can be found.
When I think about whether that is really the kind of expression a kidnapping victim could make, I tilt my head.
“… … .”
The organization that kidnapped Awakened people, which had been unsolved for months, was wiped out in one fell swoop.
Even though it was good news, Seonwooyeon couldn’t help but smile.
‘no way…….’
Maybe, the man in front of me was kidnapped on purpose and the whole situation was planned.
“Mr. Seonwooyeon.”
Majesty – Majesty – Between the high-pitched sirens, someone secretly swallowed dry saliva.
Seon Woo-yeon tried hard to hide her nervousness. The F-class hunter looked at her and asked her a short question.
“The police officers are slowly moving away. Is Seon Woo-yeon going with them?”
With eyes like a viper coiled in a swamp.
***
A stormy day has passed.
“Kang Chang-ho, you son of a bitch!”
After a forced march of statements that lasted all night, I returned home and collapsed straight into my blanket.
“That kid ran away and I was left sweating while explaining things to him! Haaah, I almost died.”
After the kidnapping, there was a false accusation.
Anyway, nothing good has happened since I was reincarnated. I grumbled for a while and then slowly got up.
Gulp. My stomach was making a loud noise, probably because I had been starving until now.
“Ugh, I’m so hungry I could die.”
It’s fortunate that I bought some bread on my way here.
I sat down, stuffing the red bean bun I bought at the mart into my mouth.
‘But still… … I got ‘that’ thing through this, so is the result a gain?’
And at this time.
While I was eating, something suddenly caught my eye.
A round object that sparkles and shows off its golden splendor whenever the sunlight hits it. It’s a rather familiar shape.
‘It wouldn’t be bad to have one or two abnormal status magic tools.’
Sleep incense burner.
The item the kidnappers had used was placed on one side of Kim Ki-ryeo’s studio.
And it’s mine now. How did that happen?
For a moment, I thought back to my conversation with the police officer earlier.
-So, you’re saying that you used an incense burner to subdue the kidnappers?
-yes yes.
-Oh, so this item is yours, teacher?
-?
-Somehow, even though we looked through their ledgers, the incense burner wasn’t on the list. We must have mistaken it because it was left next to the criminals. Well, it must have been his belongings that he didn’t fall asleep.
-uh…….
-Is this the same type? It has no effect on the owner.
It seemed that the tools the criminals had were quite rare.
Even the police were so unaware of the item’s effectiveness that they mistook its owner.
So, when the police asked me if the incense burner was mine, I confidently answered:
-yes!
A sight that would astonish the mountain spirit in the story of the golden axe and silver axe!
But I couldn’t help it. Right now, every means is essential.
‘I threw it away a little while ago because the smoke had all run out. This is a rechargeable magic tool that can be recycled.’
If the lie is discovered, then all you have to do is return the incense burner.
I thought so and casually observed the newly created magical tool.
‘Well, it seems like it can only be used on humans. It might not work on beasts or monsters.’
This was a tough job, but it’s okay since I now have free magic tools.
***
…and 24 hours later.
‘Hoo hoo.’
I have finally taken my first historic step on Earth.
‘Hahahahahahahaha!’
As of today, the production of
And the results of the experiment after taking this medicine were a success. It was a success.
I got my magic back!
‘Ahhh… … . As expected, I am a great genius magician who is born only once every hundreds of years. That’s right.’
The kidnapping incident that occurred yesterday was a catalyst for my mad dedication to research, fueled by the threat to my life.
‘This medicine was made with poor ingredients on a remote planet. If the academic society found out, they would probably stand up and applaud with tears in their eyes.’
The role of the
Drinking this will allow you to use magic for a short time. This means that you will exceed the minimum magic threshold required to activate magic.
You could say that it provides initial energy like the flint of a lighter.
“Whew, good. No problem with breathing.”
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The effect of this amplifier lasts only 5 minutes.
Still, it’s enough time to complete one recipe.
I immediately performed my first magic on Earth.
If we were to record this change in AlphaUri terms, it would be as follows:
[Changes in 1.0.0]
●Repair of right patella and calf muscle damage
●Fixing physical condition (stopping aging)
Knock knock knock. I jumped lightly on the spot. I no longer felt the same pain as before.
Kim Ki-ryeo is now fully capable of running.
“Ahhh, finally!”
The problem that has been bothering me since I was reincarnated has been solved!
But it’s still too early to rejoice.
Because the journey ahead will be a long marathon.
‘It’s even more certain now that I’ve seen it with my own hands. Kim Ki-ryeo’s magical power is really… trash!’
The tiny amount of magical power unique to F-class.
Severe lung damage caused by heavy smoking.
We will not be able to recapture our past glory without solving these challenges.
But I.
‘I haven’t adapted to Earth’s environment yet. I have to dismantle most of the techniques I used back home.’
The range of magic that could be used was greatly limited due to the side effects of reincarnation.
To the extent that only very basic magic techniques can be used.
“What? Why can I use magic, but still have the fighting power of a cricket?”
Moreover, with Kim Ki-ryeo’s specs, even if he uses only a little bit of beginner magic, all of his magical power is lost.
Magic boosters are something that can cause serious problems if you don’t drink them over a period of time, so even drinking just one magic a day can be hard on your body.
“No. A straw worm is just better than Kim Ki-ryeo.”
Somehow, the more I grasp reality, the more depressed I feel.
First of all, no matter how much I thought about it, the most fundamental solution to this situation was to cure the lungs.
Currently, due to the decline in long-term function, it is not even possible to operate the pitiful magic power of an F-class machine.
The efficiency of mana coming out through damaged lungs is at best 6-13%.
Now, even if I just regain my health, I won’t be able to regain all of my lost status, but at least I can live like a wizard by taking care of my respiratory system. But…
How delicate are the lungs? If they are as rotten as Kim Ki-ryeo’s, they are past the point of repair.
Now, there is no choice but to take out the entire lung and replace it with a new one.
If you’re going to do that much work on an F-class body, it might be better to just change bodies.
No, but to change bodies, you need to use great magic, but your lungs aren’t in good shape, so you can’t use that magic…
It’s an infinite loop. The problem keeps going on and on.
“Hahahaha.”
Okay, let’s stop thinking about it.
“I didn’t know that my magic power would be emptied just because I repaired one leg. Well, whatever. Success is success.”
I took a toast of cola out of the fridge to celebrate today’s success.
It was around the time when I started rationalizing myself like that.
-Ding dong, ding dong ding dong! Ding dong.
“hmm?”
It’s been quiet for a few days, and now I hear that sound again.
‘Doorbell? Is it Seonwooyeon?’
I stopped trying to open the can of Coke. I went out to the front door and opened it slightly.
The face that appears is that of an old man.
“Hey, student! You were home? That’s good. I was just about to call you. Ugh.”
A word flashes through my mind.
“Landlord… Grandfather?”
There is this man in Kim Ki-ryeo’s memory.
I recognized the person and opened the front door wider.
“Okay. Sorry for coming here so suddenly. Ugh, but… … .”
Is it because it’s the first time I’ve seen someone who recognizes Kim Ki-ryeo? It’s a bit strange.
So I blinked my eyes wide and listened to what he said, but my eyelids suddenly closed when he continued.
“I haven’t received the rent yet… Student, are you having a hard time this month too?”
Monthly rent?
“But you know, it’s been three months already and I can’t wait any longer. I’m sorry.”
Three months?
“And on the way here, I saw that the mailbox was full, so I took it out. But when I looked, I saw that you still haven’t paid the management fee?”
“That, that….”
“Student, if you keep doing this, I’ll keep getting calls. You have to hurry up and pay.”
The landlord hands over the envelopes he was holding.
Most of the documents were written as Giro Notification.
“Anyway, I’ll wait until the end of this month, but if you can’t pay the overdue rent, just give me the room now. Please.”
Fragments of memories slowly rise up from Kim Ki-ryeo’s brain.
Rent, gas, electricity bills.
As these words filled my mind, I asked the old man a question.
“Excuse me, how much was our rent exactly?”
For reference, I have 3,320 won in my account.
“450 thousand won.”
… … .
“Oh, I understand. I’ll get back to you later.”
bang!
I close the front door with trembling hands and return to my room.
And as I opened the documents my landlord had handed me, I became fully aware of the situation.
“If I don’t pay the 1.35 million won in overdue rent, will I be kicked out of this house?”
Rent! Telecommunications bill! Electricity bill!
A new fear has struck.
After looking over the bills belatedly, I realized that the amount of money I needed to save was a whopping 2 million won… … !
“Until the end of this month, there are only 14 days left?”
But realistically, it seemed difficult to get the amount the landlord had mentioned within the deadline.
If you’re just looking for rent, then maybe that’s fine.
These also had to be resolved urgently, as it would be difficult if electricity and water were cut off.
“f*ck!”
So after much thought, I pulled out my trump card.
-Beep beep beep.
I took out my phone, picked a number from my block list, and touched it.
[Unblock]
And then I held down a button and made a call.
The wait wasn’t long. After three beeps, the call was connected.
“hello?”
under…….
I really didn’t want to use this method.
“Is this Mr. Kang Chang-ho’s number?”
I guess I’ll have to get some of the ‘settlement money’ that I had been holding back.
***
I really don’t want to get involved with the hunter named Kang Chang-ho.
So after the car accident, when the other party tried to contact me to reach an agreement, I secretly blocked them.
I never thought that the day would come when I would be the first to contact you like this.
“hmm.”
Of course, the sacrifice was worth it.
In the end, the urgent fire was put out thanks to the settlement money that Kang Chang-ho gave.
3 million won. There was a moment when I worried that the amount I gave in response to the perpetrator’s question of how much I wanted might seem strange.
‘I can’t even confirm whether the information I’ve researched is correct or not.’
This body is still an alien unfamiliar with Earth’s ways.
First of all, I think there won’t be any problems if you avoid being greedy and call within the range of the traffic accident settlement amount you found on the Internet.
“It’s only three months’ worth of overdue money, but the price is outrageous.”
I paid my last utility bill and checked my bank account balance. There wasn’t much left. After paying off my debt, I was in a livelihood crisis.
‘Damn, I didn’t know I’d suddenly need this much money.’
This isn’t something that can be done simply by earning money for food.
‘Isn’t there a better way?’
I’ve been thinking hard about how to make money for a while.
As you know, there are only a very small number of creatures that can be killed by absorbents.
The fire bat I caught last time was just a special case. It’s hard to use this hunting method again.
So what can an alien wizard who has lost his powers do?
-Tiring♪ Tiring♬
“what.”
At this moment, the cell phone rings in the quiet room.
I was getting annoyed because I thought I was a guild scout again.
Even if I don’t have money, I have no intention of creating a boss with my own hands.
[Yoonseung Ahn ☎]
But an unexpected message appeared on the phone screen.
‘Oh my! I was so out of it that I didn’t even say thank you. I guess I contacted you first because I was worried.’
I reached out to answer the phone, then stopped with my arm in the air, balling my fist.
“for a moment.”
This is Ahn Yoon-seung, a class A hunter.
By the way, I heard that A-class hunters are a high-income profession that can earn tens to hundreds of millions of won per gate raid… …?
“… … .”
In that moment, an idea flashed through my mind.
To be honest, it’s half a scam… but Ahn Yoon-seung himself probably wouldn’t hate it that much.
