182 – large and small (4)
Lee Na-young’s dorm room.
“Geug, kko, sure, I have to participate… … ?”
“Well, you’re not saying you don’t like it or anything like that, are you? uh? Is not it?”
“Uh, uh… … .”
Na Yeon-joo’s anxiety grew even more at the behavior of her senior and older sister, Idni, who threatened the owner of the room. Still, when we first met on the promenade, I thought they had plans of their own, but there were no plans at all.
Na Yeon-joo really wanted to see the most trustworthy and pretty Baek Hana who was not here right now.
“You’re not some kind of bully, you’re just intimidating your friends, aren’t you?”
“hem? Can’t you see that we can solve it with good and good conversation?”
Swoop.
Idni, who had been replying with a frowning expression on one side of her eyebrow, quickly relaxed her face, startled by Maria’s hand that was creeping up.
‘Without Nayoung unnie, Idni unni is the weakest… … .’
Na Yeon-joo, who had been quietly observing, engraved in her head whose side to take in case of emergency had a high chance of surviving.
“Nayoung? This is a good opportunity for you too.”
“Yes… … It’s not like I’m not interested in cracks either… … .”
Excellent alchemists often enter the rifts by hiring Awakeners from guilds or governments to gather the necessary materials themselves. The rarer the material, the more special gathering methods exist, and the person prefers to dig it himself in order to preserve the condition of the material as fully as possible.
For that reason, not all alchemists are knowledgeable about rifts, but all of the world-renowned alchemists are knowledgeable about the ecology of rifts.
“But Professor Baek is notorious for giving a lot of assignments… … .”
Lee Na-young was also one of the students who wanted to take a crack study lecture if possible. However, as anyone in the know knows, the sheer amount of tasks that even felt malicious made me hesitate to make that choice.
“I don’t have enough time to study… … And, if the assignments increase, I really can’t stand it… … . Besides, practice is also going on.”
“That’s it.”
“… … ?”
Training?
When Maria clapped her hands, Lee Na-young narrowed her eyes and tilted her head.
“You know Professor Baek can create rifts, right?”
“Yes. It’s a real man-made crack, and it’s famous in our grade.”
“And Nayoung, you also experienced it once.”
“… I experienced it during grade evaluation.”
“As far as I know, at that time Nayoung, you and the other kids knew that gathering ingredients was an evaluation item. Right?”
“Yes? Ah yes. fit… … uh?”
As if realizing something, Maria smiled and nodded her head at Lee Na-young’s reaction, who opened her innocent eyes round.
“The materials I gathered at that time. Didn’t Nayoung use it for your experiments?”
“No, that’s right… … What happened? Did you just bring the ingredients yourself and bring them?”
“Whoops, no. Na Young-ah Professor Baek is a much greater person than you think.”
Maria, who knew the true identity of the artificial crack through Lee Ye-sol, put her hand on Lee Na-young’s shoulder and said.
“It’s an opportunity to get rare materials every time you practice.”
“Hee, rare material… … .”
“yes. rare material. Nayoung isn’t satisfied with what the academy supports either.”
“that’s… … .”
Lee Na-young’s pupils waved left and right.
In order to completely capture the heart of Lee Na-young, who has almost passed over, Maria put the last wedge in.
“Is it an opportunity to collect rare materials for free if you work hard on your body? Above all, if you only listen to lectures, Hana and Seohee will be together from then on.”
“Ha, I will!!”
A scholarship was offered on the recommendation of an anonymous professor from a few months ago, and the tuition problem was solved, but since the family’s financial situation was by no means generous, Lee Na-young had no choice but to take the bait Maria threw.
It is said that a reliable guardian accompanies free collection, but what a big deal it is that the body is weak. Wouldn’t it be enough to make less sleep and make a more effective fatigue reliever?
“Hey, it looks like he’s got his eyes closed?”
“It’s not like that, it’s that it’s changed with will.”
Na Yeon-ju, who had been quietly listening to the conversation between Edney and Maria, glanced at Lee Na-young, who was sitting across from her.
‘… Nayoung’s sister is not normal either.’
And realize one thing.
That all five of them are far from ordinary people.
“great. Shall we strategize now?”
“That, the number of people is all of us… … ?”
“By the way? Why, who do you want to take with you?”
“I’m not saying… … .”
If Baek Hana, whom I could trust and rely on the most, was included here, I also wanted to recommend some of the friends I made after coming here. However, Na Yeon-joo was not shameless enough to bring her friends to a place where the hardships were clearly visible.
“Don’t be too scared, Tsar.”
“yes. it’s a play You don’t have to attack the rift, you just have to build a base camp in the right place and defend it for three days.”
I wanted to ask if that was more difficult, but Na Yeon-ju smiled awkwardly and nodded.
In the past, it was Na Yeon-joo who became more cautious after making a mistake when she was first invited to the mansion.
“Then, let’s start by looking at equipment and materials suitable for the terrain of the snowfield.”
“If that’s the case, I’ve drawn up a list beforehand.”
Maria took the tablet out of her bag and put it on the table.
[ Cold Resistance Enchantment (Grade 5) Ring x1 = 600,000 ]
[Microfiber warming enchantment (grade 5) underwear (shared) x1 = 900,000 ]
[ Snow Mountain Concealment (large) x1 = 6,000,000 ]
[ One-touch cold weather tent (12 people) = 1,300,000 ]
[Monster detection sensor and alarm set (120m) x1 = 3,000,000 ]
In addition, a silent, odorless stove that uses magic stones as fuel, and high-calorie convenience foods that can be easily consumed without special cooking.
“Didn’t you watch the announcement with me?”
“By the way?”
“But when did you pick this?”
“On the way to pick up Nayoung?”
“… crazy bitch.”
Edney smiled lightly and shook his head at his best friend’s answer.
“Hey. But isn’t this too expensive? The only thing I have after blowing all my money is my body right now.”
“Where did the pocket money I received this month go?”
“uh? uh, that… … .”
Idney, noticing the delicately curved corner of Maria’s mouth, swallowed dry saliva and secretly averted her gaze.
“Edni?”
“Gwa, I saw an ear-shaped artifact that looked fine… … .”
“But you didn’t gamble.”
“Even, I don’t gamble anymore!!”
Idney, who blew away all of his three-year savings in England, vowed to himself that he would never again engage in a gamble like predicting a match. Of course, none of those who were present believed that promise.
“Hmm, that’s troubling. I don’t have much money either.”
“I-I don’t have… … .”
Even though no one asked or looked at her, Lee Na-young quickly revealed that she had no money in her hands as if stabbed.
“Hey. Do we have a conscience too? Even though I don’t have any money, can I ask you to pay me?”
“M-I’m sorry… … .”
Lee Na-young herself is a little embarrassed, and the nape of her neck is slightly red.
“therefore. Does my brother have any money?”
“to? I-I mean… … ?”
Na Yeon-joo was visibly taken aback by the sudden arrow pointing at her and stuttered.
“yes. I heard that our performance was not good at snacking and was not interested in anything other than driving.”
“Uh, that, that, that’s right… … .”
Slowly moving his hips, he glanced at Idney, who had come close to him, and swallowed.
“And I heard that sometimes when you go on a helicopter or a long-distance drive, you get extra money because you worked hard?”
gulp.
Where the hell did you hear that?
Na Yeon-joo instinctively sensed that there was no escape.
“Mo, I have some money saved up… … .”
“Ohh~ how much?”
Idni asked in a friendly tone while collaborating with Na Yeon-joo very naturally. In response, Yeonju Na raised her left hand and spread three fingers.
“… There are about three thousand.”
“what? three thousand? Not three hundred, three thousand?”
“Yes… … .”
“Wow, that’s crazy.”
Idney was truly amazed at the amount, which was much larger than he had expected.
“No, it’s the same apprentice as us, so how can you collect so much?”
“I-I just took what was given to me… … ?”
Unlike Idni, who had doubts, Maria knew the situation to some extent, so she did not think it strange.
Although her status is the same apprenticeship and one year younger than her, Na Yeon-joo’s ability to skillfully maneuver all means of transportation was a talent that anyone could covet even if objectively evaluated.
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Regardless of whether it is for military or medical use, as long as it moves, it can be handled at a high level, so there is no reason not to covet it.
Even if it wasn’t necessary, Nayeonju’s value was much higher than other apprentices just by being able to fly a helicopter.
“Then, since I have 400 and the performer 3,000, the budget is 3,400.”
“Oh, that, that, all of these swords should be used… … ?”
“Professor Baek prepared for the exam, so you should prepare well, right?”
“Ugh, ugh… … .”
Maria’s answer that she had to use all the money she had accumulated so far made even Na Yeon-joo deeply concerned. But who is Maria?
“Yeonju, you were saving money to buy a car you like, right?”
“Uh, how did you know?”
Maria smiled softly at her cute little sister, who opened her eyes wide as if in surprise.
“As far as I know, I know I need to have twenty times the money I have now. Is that right?”
“No, that’s right… … .”
“Three thousand. If you invest everything, Yeonju will let you have the car you want.”
“Eh… … ?”
Na Yeon-ju’s eyes widened even more at the unexpected and unbelievable proposal.
“one month. I’ll have it within a month. You can even swear if you want.”
“Oh, that, that, is it real… … ?”
“yes. Would this older sister really want to eat her cute sister’s money?”
“If you are enough… … Ouch?!”
Idney, who was sitting next to Na Yeon-joo, suddenly grabbed her shin and rolled on the floor.
“How about investing?”
Maria held out her hand to Na Yeon-joo, completely ignoring the presence of Idni rolling on the floor.
“… Invest, I will do it!!”
Na Yeon-ju held her hand.