Humanity Return
Ch. 131 - Acquaintance
Peering into it and feeling its weight, Ethan instantly realized that there were 100 Silver Coins inside. This was not an amount that was too much for those in Rank C Party, but also not too little.
Cosby and David immediately realized from the size and expression of his friend, the bag contained no small amount of money.
Why did Leinn suddenly do that, none of the three of them could understand.
“I won't turn down free money”
Leinn gave a short answer with a mysterious smile on his face, then looked at Brick's opponent once more before turning around and walking away leaving the three people still staring at him in bewilderment.
Before Leinn walked far enough, he suddenly stopped his steps and showed an expression like he was reminded of something and then looked back.
“If you guys want a good weapon, look for me in the academy two more months”
This time Leinn continued his steps without turning his head again, leaving three people who looked even more confused than before.
“Hoh...? Hoh!”
The white gorilla who had been looking at the room noticed Leinn's increasingly distant back and started running after him, resuscitating the three.
Ethan started to raise the bag of money in his hand and saw it for a while, then took it to where the betting was going on without saying anything.
...
The sun is already starting to approach the city walls along with the lighting is starting to dim, making most people turn on their building lights that help add to the city lighting.
“Hum... hum..”.
And a black-haired young man was still humming while carrying two large water bottles in his hands along with a white gorilla beside him.
“Hoh... hoh.. nom... hoh hoh!”.
...who was seen eating a bright red vegetable in a large box in his hand with a toothpick.
“...why are you forcing yourself like that?”
Leinn turned his head and inquired for the umpteenth time after seeing the white gorilla with the bright red face, still not understanding what reason the Beast was torturing himself like this.
Basalt did not reply and just continued to concentrate on finishing the food in his hands. His eyes seemed to have turned red from being soaked in sweat, and because he had also forgotten to blink while staring at the food in his hands.
“...”
Leinn had already stopped eating after visiting the 16th food stall, which was none other than that spicy vegetable.
At first Basalt looked very miserable and wanted to quit after trying a few bites, but became competitive after seeing Leinn spend it without any problems.
The result was that the last hour had passed and Basalt who had still not spent half of his share.
“Ya, it is indeed a little spicy”
“Hoh...!”
Leinn's words instead added to his spirit and made him speed up his food, before slowing down again after receiving the next scathing wave.
Leinn only saw that for a moment before returning to look at the surroundings for a while and of course, he found a sizable stall selling rows of delicious looking fruit.
“Hm?”
Leinn shifted his gaze slightly and found a girl standing in front of a store, precisely in front of the store owner while bowing her head. The girl looks like she is crying?
“...”
He started walking towards there, passing through the large fruit shop and getting to the side of the shop owner who was apparently showing a confused expression as well.
“...although what you said might be true, I still can't just give it to you! Just think of my shop's good name..”
“...hik..”
The girl did not reply and seemed to tremble even more strongly, making a guilty expression appear at a glance on the shopkeeper's face before she managed to press back.
“J-if you don't want to buy anything, please don't disturb business-“
“What is this?”
His gaze brightened when he saw a way out that appeared in front of him.
“Young master, please help me who is just an ordinary Magic Plant seller. This miss has been standing in front of my store for an entire hour, then started talking-“
“Lilya?”
Hearing her name being called, the girl raised her face and found the black-haired youth standing in front of her with a gentle smile. His black eyes showed a clear feeling of worry.
“...L-leinn?”
The shopkeeper finally realized that the young man in front of him was not talking to him at all, but to the girl who was still shaking in front of him.
“...what is it?”
Leinn took one step closer to the front of the girl who was still trembling in front of him, making the shopkeeper take one step back without him noticing.
“...”
The girl, Lilya did not immediately give an answer. His wavy green hair seemed to tremble along with his entire body, showing his still unstable feelings.
Leinn took one more step and made her stand right in front of him, making her need to lower her gaze to be able to see the face of the girl in front of him who had no more than 160 centimeters in height.
Her green eyes reflected the black eyes that were staring at her firmly, then turned a little towards her side.
“...flowers..”
Leinn followed the direction of his gaze and found a flower very different from the others, which grew in a medium-sized pot on one of the store shelves. Rows of letters can be seen below where the pot is located, indicating the name of the flower.
“Stone Flower..”
The name is quite clear and on target, seeing the flower is formed entirely of white stone. One would have mistakenly thought that it was just an ordinary flower statue if not for its very real shape and the energy it emitted. The person who sees the petals will also be unconsciously convinced that the object in front of him is a living flower.
Leinn looked at it for a while before finally smiling widely, like he had just seen something very interesting to him.
“Young master... the lady said a lot of unreasonable things, seemed to want the flower... I can give you a discount if you..”.
“How much?”
The shopkeeper's eyes immediately shone upon hearing that, then he showed his best business smile while rubbing his palms together.
“This is a flower that I managed to get with great difficulty from merchants from Stonemoon City, but with a discount from me, you will not need to pay too high. I also have almost lost by selling it as cheap as this.”.
Leinn looked at the shopkeeper who was still speaking at length for a moment before returning his attention to the girl beside him, who had already stopped shaking.
“Are you okay?”
“...un”
A faint nod of his head answered his question, making Leinn smile wide enough.
“Good”
Simultaneously, the explanation of the shopkeeper in front of them finally looked like it would be completed.
“...and with all that, you can get it just by... 80 Silver Coins!”
“Haha..”.
Thud
A medium-sized pouch landed in the shop owner's hands, leaving him quite surprised. His experience immediately told him that the contents of this bag must exceed the price he gave.
“Thank you Young Master for the purchase, the change will be-“
“Take the rest”
Leinn had already waved his hand as he walked towards the shelf where the flower was located, then extended his hand and raised it just like that.
