The Novel's Extra (101-200)

Chapter 170 - Prestige (2)

Henry and Kiri were easily persuaded, and I went with them to the building I bought. It was a bit weird to think of it as my building since I only bought it 30 minutes ago.

I walked inside with Henry and Kiri who were marveling at the building.

"...Hiik!"

When Henry and Kiri saw the inside of the building, they gasped. The more quick-witted Kiri noticed that something was unusual.

"T-There's nothing here..."

"Huh? Oh."

I could understand where their misunderstanding came from. An empty place like this was usually where crimes took place.

"...Hiyaak!"

KWANG!

To make matters worse, a fierce wind shut the door closed.

"It's empty because I only bought it a little while ago."

I tried to calm them down, but Kiri's legs were shaking uncontrollably. She quickly hid behind Henry, and Henry glared at me with a terrified expression.

"W-What do you want!?"

"S-Save us! We're sorry, please don't kill us!"

"Um, kids, I'm not a bad guy..."

Their faces turned purple. I approached them slowly to calm them down.

"Guys?"

"W-We'll give you back the money! Please don't kill us!"

"Ah, aaak! Aaaak!"

"...Uh."

Talking any more would probably make the situation worse.

As such, I sat down on the ground. I took out the burner and frying pan I bought from the Player Shop and then took out my special marinated boar meat.

"...Hic."

"Hic."

The brother and sister became quieter, only sobbing slightly. I put the meat on the frying pan and glanced at them. They were still on guard and in fear, but they were also sniffing the air and smacking their lips.

I opened my mouth.

"Of course there's nothing here. I only bought it just now. Come eat. You must be hungry."

Starvation was a huge issue in Prestige. I had even written something about a group of people who practiced cannibalism. Because of this, the two children's suspicion was only natural. Kiri was still hiding behind Henry, and Henry stuttered as he asked.

"...Re, really?"

"What would I gain from hurting you two anyway?"

Tzzz— The marinated boar meat gave off a savory smell, tempting the two children.

"Come eat. It's fine."

"...That, that's not human meat?"

"It's boar meat."

"W-Where did you get it? I... I heard livestock can only be found in the inner city."

"I showed you my ID, didn't I?"

"Ah."

Kiri and Henry were finally convinced. They approached the frying pan hesitantly, drooling with saliva.

I took out two plates, put pieces of boar meat on them, and gave them to Henry and Kiri.

"M-Me first!"