Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 95

 "Thank you for your hard work. Would you like to grab a meal together afterwards?"

"No... I'll pass, sorry. And give me a bit of time to respond."

"I see... Well, I'll be waiting then."

"Sure... See you..."

Turning down Alex's invitation, Jighard headed towards the door. Is it just my imagination, or does he seem a bit unsteady?

Although everyone made way for "Flash," I couldn't help worrying he might get hit by a carriage or something...

After failing to find an open spot later, I returned home and managed to acquire two more coins on the way back. In the end, I got five coins in less than an hour. It must have been quite shocking for him.

"So, what do you think will happen?" Alex asked after seeing Jighard off from the guild.

"Isn't it fine? If he wanted to decline, he wouldn't have delayed his response," I replied.

Seems like he's not bothered by refusing, so I'm sure it'll be okay.

"Yeah... I'll stay, but what about you?"

"I have somewhere I want to stop by, so I'll head back."

"Are you okay going alone?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Well then, see you later."

"Sure."

And with that, Alex headed off towards the relic exchange. Well... I feel kinda bad.

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"Huh? That was quick,"

Returning from the dungeon and lounging in Seriana's room as usual, the door opened without a knock. It was Seriana and Elena.

"I'll be heading back soon, but for the next few days, the academy only runs in the mornings. Luckily, I didn't have any plans today."

Come to think of it, she did mention that there would be more socializing before and after the commemoration festival. The academy must adjust its schedule accordingly.

"So, how did it go for you?"

"Well... I said I'd give an answer later, but I think I'll go. And I got five coins too."

"Oh? That's impressive. Well, even if it doesn't go smoothly, just being invited is good enough."

While sitting across from me, she inquired about my progress, seeming rather cheerful.

It seems that for her, just the fact that the direct subordinate adventurer of the famous "Flash," known for avoiding nobles, accepted an exploration invitation was a satisfactory outcome.

Surprisingly, she doesn't seem to have many desires...

"By the way, did the verification of the 'Fairy Eyes' go well? You mentioned that you couldn't fight many monsters when you dived the other day, right?"

Elena, who had finished tidying up, asked.

"Yeah. Red is magical, but green seems a bit different. It's more like it encompasses all physical abilities rather than just vitality, you know? Seeing how Alex was still tired, it might be showing the maximum value. And it seems I can see the magic essence just before a spell is cast, too."

"So... it's convenient to have a gauge of the opponent's strength. Being able to prepare for magic is also not bad, and combined with my protection, we shouldn't go wrong."

Certainly.

"Would you or Elena use it? If you have it, it's convenient, but if not, I won't be bothered either."

There are no magic users among the dungeon monsters, and I have Akame, so wouldn't it be better for Elena to have it?

"No, thanks."

Rejected in just one word.

"Do you really want to get close to someone who carries such an eerie thing?"

"Ah... I guess not..."

If you don't activate the 'Fairy Eyes,' it's just an accessory... but it's an eyeball, you know. And it faintly glows like blood vessels. Throbbing in red.

...What kind of taste is that?

"But yeah... Sera, come here."

"Huh?"

While pondering which deity might have designed it, Seriana stretches out her hand, beckoning me.

"Do you want to use it?"

"Yes."

Without hesitation, she took off the 'Fairy Eyes' and put it on her right ear.

For something described as eerie, she's surprisingly bold.

"How does it look?"

"It suits you very well."

"Of course. Now..."

Satisfied with Elena's compliment, Seriana activates the 'Fairy Eyes.'

"Wow..."

Instead of appearing suddenly, it gradually forms from above.

The sound effect 'zuzu' seems fitting.

"Hmph. So this is how it looks."

It's not particularly large, but because it faintly glows, it stands out no matter what.

This is creepy.