Chapter 06
‘Cider Shower?’
The intriguing words drew my eyes to the status window.
Penny, who had been glaring at me with disdain, was already out of my sight. Seemingly quite hurt in her pride, she immediately started wailing.
“Sniff! I-It all seems like my fault…….”
“Oh, Penny. That can’t be true.”
“Cierra. Go to your room now. I think it’s time for you to have a moment of reflection as well.”
I’d have to have something to reflect on for that to happen.
‘She’s the one who enjoys seeing Jenna suffering in pain, unable to speak, just groaning!’
I felt like screaming at the top of my lungs, but I forced myself to swallow my words.
What would be the point of speaking recklessly?
‘They probably won’t even listen to me anyway, ugh.’
It would only pile on more misunderstandings about me.
‘Scenes like this were only fun when I was the author.’
There were no readers groaning over sweet potatoes and calling out for me, and now I was the one eating the sweet potatoes myself!
‘Let’s just ignore everything. Right now, I only care about looking at Arte-nim’s status window.’
That was the only way I could pour a refreshing glass of cider into my mouth.
Simultaneously, *ding*, Arte donated 1 Florin and continued speaking.
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‘Arte’s Store?’
Ah, right! Now that I think about it, Arte was all excited about making a store and items, wasn’t she?
‘I never thought she’d actually make it.’
When I first heard it, it sounded absurd, but now it was my only hope.
Following Arte’s words to call up <Arte’s Store>, a distinct notification sound immediately rang in my head.
*Diri-ring.*
[Arte’s Stㅐre has opened!]
[Congratulations! You are the store’s first visitor!]
[A coupon usable in the store has been issued as a commemorative benefit!]
[Tip. Items can be purchased with the Florins received as offerings. Items can be <Used> immediately or stored in your <Inventory>.]
It was truly a case of covering one’s eyes and pretending not to see.
‘She’s taking back the Florins she gave me….’
Is this what they call the creator economy?
‘But still, it’s better than nothing!’
Moreover, a bunch of coupons perfectly suited for the current situation came pouring out.
Among the various coupons, there was even a 99% discount coupon, so I quickly scanned the store.
Perhaps because it was made in a hurry, there weren’t a huge number of items, but a few caught my eye.
‘Pinzetta of the Renowned Physician? The Pupil of Greed also seems useful.’
One was perfect for Jenna, and the other was just right for Penny.
I pondered which one to use first, and chose the Pinzetta of the Renowned Physician.
‘Jenna’s injury is more urgent.’
*Diri-ring.*
[This surgery is guaranteed to succeed – <Pinzetta of the Renowned Physician>]
[Item Description: The tweezers of the continent’s greatest physician. Can cleanly remove foreign objects embedded in the body without causing additional bleeding.]
[Price: 1000 Florin ☞(Coupon Price) 10 Florin.]
It’s not just any tweezers, it’s got ‘Renowned Physician’ attached to it, so it must be worth the price!
Hoping the item would correct my already trembling hands, I mentally shouted <Purchase>.
Soon after, a fanfare sounded in my head.
[Purchase of <Pinzetta of the Renowned Physician> is complete!]
[Would you like to <Use> it?]
‘Yes! Use it right now!’
Immediately, the phrase ‘Usage Complete.’ appeared before my eyes.
Pretending to pull the tweezers from my sleeve, I gripped them in my hand and approached Jenna.
“Cierra!”
Lucian, who was supporting Penny, yelled at me angrily, but what did it matter?
‘Hmph. Did you think I’d stop just because of that?’
No way!
I lightly ignored his threat that he wouldn’t stand idle if I took one more step.
‘What are you going to do if you won’t stand idle?’
Other than hurling insults at me, what else can you do?
Moreover, even if he acts like that now, it was obvious he’d blame himself in a few days, saying he was too harsh.
Even though we have a bad relationship, Lucian is originally an emotional person.
I also briefly averted my eyes from my parents, who were restless watching me, and knelt down to sit on the floor.
“……Ouch.”
Oops. I forgot there were teacup fragments on the floor too.
My exposed ankle stung slightly. It seemed a small fragment had gotten embedded.
‘Ugh, but it’s not unbearable.’
I didn’t know if I could use the Pinzetta of the Renowned Physician later, but since it wasn’t a major wound, I could treat it later.
“Sniff……? My Lady?”
I hastily stifled a sudden groan, but it seemed Jenna, who was right in front of me, had noticed.
She looked at my ankle, then met my eyes again with an anxious expression.
“Mmm. It’s nothing.”
Plastering a smile over the pain, I held up the tweezers.
I heard someone gasp behind me.
‘If I delay even a little, I might not even be able to treat her.’
It seemed like the knight or someone would pull me away at any moment, so I tightened my grip on the tweezers.
And then—.
Swish, swish, swish!
The tweezers vibrated slightly, and then my hand started moving on its own!
It was a skill truly worthy of the ‘Renowned Physician’ item description.
Flick, swish!
‘So this is what they mean by the hand being faster than the eye.’
Even though I was the one doing it, I couldn’t even follow the process; my eyes couldn’t keep up with the speed.
Literally in the blink of an eye, I was able to remove the fragments.
“Ci, Cierra. What is this…….”
At first, my parents, who had tried to stop me, hesitated upon seeing my possessed skill.
‘Or perhaps they are anxiously worrying that they might anger me and cause Jenna to get hurt.’
Whichever it was, I was glad they didn’t pull me away.
‘Great. All the fragments are removed.’
Now all that’s left is healing the wound.
How fortunate. Regarding ‘healing’, I had the ability I received from Arte.
‘I can do this!’
Since it was my first time using divine power, I was nervous.
‘*Deep breath*!’
Taking a deep breath, I held Jenna’s hand as instructed and channeled power into my fingertips as I had learned.
And, at that moment.
Whoooosh—!
A dazzling white divine power brightly illuminated the corridor of the Ducal residence.
‘Gasp!’
Doing something I had only known in theory made my heart sink.
*Thump.*
Even in the midst of that, I didn’t let go of Jenna’s hand.
“M, My Lady.”
While the bright divine power enveloped Jenna, she made eye contact with me.
Surprise and hope entered her eyes, which had been full of fear and despair.
I gave her a slight smile.
“I told you it would be okay.”
“Sniff, My Lady…….”
*Srrr—.*
The divine power surrounding Jenna began to fade slowly.
Her body, which had been covered in wounds everywhere, and her hands, which had been burned, became clean as if nothing had happened.
Jenna, sniffling, clenched and unclenched her hands a few times, and then, as if her tension had finally eased, leaned her face against me and cried bitterly.
“My Lady! Sob, Th, Thank you. *Sob*, Waaah!”
“There, there. This is all thanks to Arte-nim’s grace.”
The temperature of the other person’s body leaning against my shoulder felt somewhat unfamiliar.
I patted her back as naturally as possible, but by then, Jenna had already slipped into unconsciousness.
‘No wonder she’s overwhelmed.’
Almost losing her hand and her job in an instant, it’s no wonder she couldn’t stay conscious.
I leaned her slumped body against the corridor wall and stood up.
A stinging pain surged from my ankle where the fragment was embedded, but I endured it.
“Ci, Cierra. How did you…….”
“What in the world is going on?”
My parents asked with dazed expressions, perhaps not seeing my momentarily contorted face.
Lucian, who was supporting Penny, also looked dumbfounded.
‘Penny, her jaw might drop at this rate.’
She was so surprised that she even stopped her sniffles.
‘I’d love to tell them right now, but…’
There’s one more glass of refreshing~ cider left, isn’t there!
‘Penny, just you wait!’
Pressing down my twitching lips firmly, I checked the remaining item I saw in <Arte’s Store>.
*Diri-ring.*
[Look into my eyes, you will speak the truth – <Pupil of Greed>]
[Item Description: The pupil containing a portion of the power of Greed, the God of Earth and Charity.
Can force a target blinded by greed to spit out the truth they are hiding.
The effect lasts for 3 days.]
[Price: 1000 Florin ☞(Coupon Price) 10 Florin.]
‘This is it!’
Hehe, I can’t just keep eating nothing but sweet potatoes.
With a triumphant smile, I purchased it and immediately shouted <Use> in my heart.
Feeling a throbbing sensation in my pupils, I squeezed my eyes shut and then opened them, making eye contact with Penny.
Simultaneously.
“Ahhh! What have you done! You, you ruined everything! If only you weren’t here, I could have fooled them perfectly!”
Penny screamed at me with malice.
—.
The room froze over in an instant.
Alone within it, I smiled a victorious smile.
‘Cider Shower, coming right up!’
The effect of the item from Arte’s Store was incredible!
