Chapter 13 …
“This is supposed to be a special item?”
I don’t do gacha pulls. Scoffing, I was about to close the window when the words “Check contents” caught my eye, making me pause.
“……”
I was just going to look. Really.
With a slightly trembling finger, I tapped “Check contents.” Instantly, a new pop-up appeared.
〈A Random Box with Unknown Contents〉 Possible Rewards
100,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
50,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
10,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
5,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
……
I doubted my eyes.
A hundred million coins? From this box?
The smallest amount you could get was 500 coins, and the smaller the reward, the higher the probability. Besides coins, there was also a whole mix of miscellaneous items.
Double Harvest Hoe
A Lucky Fishing Rod—Every Fish Is a Trophy Catch!
100% Pest Extermination Spray
Special Fertilizer That Produces Giant Crops
A Seed Pouch with Unknown Contents
Hamster-Patterned Kimchi-Making Vest
++ Grade 1 Korean Beef Tenderloin Grilling Set
A Shimmering Tentacle from Outer Space
Emergency! Crisis Escape Item
……
There were quite a few items that looked useful—but also plenty that were just absurd.
‘What even is that Korean beef…?’
Still, it wouldn’t be bad if it came out. It’d been a while since I’d had meat.
‘And why on earth is there a hamster-patterned kimchi vest in here?’
They had to be messing with me. What a malicious system.
And the item I desperately wanted was this one:
Roof Design Change Ticket:
Allows you to change the shape of your roof.
However, the color and pattern will be random!
This was exactly what I needed right now.
The problem was the randomness of its effect…
Using it could free me from the hamster-patterned roof—but it could also turn into something even worse.
‘What a trash game…’
Would it kill them to let me choose the color? It’s my house!
Still… this random box actually seemed worth buying.
A 0.100000% chance wasn’t that bad, right? And each box only cost 100 coins.
There was a daily purchase limit, though.
Remaining purchases today: 10
Ten boxes would be… 1,000 coins.
‘And the amount of coins I have right now…’
1,189 coins
Damn it.
I’d stocked up on household goods while living here, and this was all I had left. A bigger, better pot, a proper frying pan… making meals for two people required that kind of stuff.
…And okay, I also bought some pretty dishes just because I wanted them. But still! Food tastes better when it’s served on nice plates!
‘My material desires are justified. I needed those things.’
Muttering to myself like I was brainwashing myself, I did the math.
I had about 1,000 coins… so couldn’t I just buy five boxes?
The items weren’t bad, and if I got lucky, I could even score 100 million coins…
‘And the odds aren’t ridiculously terrible…’
Alright. Just five.
Having made up my mind, I added Random Box A, B, and C to my cart in order.
A was red, B was blue, and C was yellow.
I had no idea whether the contents differed by color or if it was just cosmetic.
‘The remaining two… hmm.’
I’d once heard that yellow was my lucky color. Probably just superstition, but…
“Still, if I’m choosing anyway…”
I added two more yellow Random Boxes (C) to the cart and hit the purchase button.
As usual, five boxes came tumbling out of a black-hole-like opening.
“Master, these boxes are…?”
“They’re so colorful and pretty~! Master!”
Lysian and Ninabel, who had been watching me closely, wandered over, clearly curious.
Once again, I lied without batting an eye.
“They’re gifts bestowed by the god.”
“Oh, I see.”
“I get it~!”
One was a fanatic, the other an idiot. Thank goodness.
“Ahem!”
Clearing my throat, I grabbed the golden ribbon on the red box. I planned to open them in order: red, blue, then yellow.
‘Please let it be the Roof Design Change Ticket…!’
A hundred million coins would be amazing, but the odds were low.
Thump, thump—
Feeling my heart pound, I opened the red box.
Then…
Flaaash!
A dazzling light burst from the box, and the item inside floated up, wrapped in brilliance.
As the light slowly faded, its true identity was revealed…!
Hamster-Patterned Kimchi-Making Vest
“…….”
You little—!
I almost swore out loud, barely managing to hold it in.
Hah… haah… calm down. The system might actually be a god. I can’t just curse it out…
Meanwhile, the tactless spirit was chattering excitedly, saying how much she liked the hamster-patterned vest.
“Master~! The god must really love hamsters! Nini likes hamsters too!”
If you like it so much, you wear it. I ended up putting—well, more like draping—the hamster-patterned vest over the hamster-shaped droplet.
“Whew… calm down.”
After taking a few deep breaths, I picked up the blue box next.
Please, please, let it be the roof design ticket this time….
Hamster-Patterned Sleep Socks
“…….”
Are you kidding me?
My eyelids twitched violently from sheer rage. I paid 100 coins for this crap…?
‘Damn it! This really is a trash game! Only trash games sell RNG items like this!’
I wanted to punch my past self for spending 500 coins on random boxes.
Now there were three boxes left in front of me…
All of them yellow.
‘…System god, please. I’m begging you. No more hamster patterns.’
Nearly in tears, I opened the yellow box. I didn’t even need the roof ticket—just please, no hamster pattern….
Hamster-Patterned Oven Mitt
“Aaagh!”
In a fit of rage, I threw the oven mitt. It smacked Lysian in the face with a slap before falling to the floor.
Blinking rapidly in shock, he awkwardly smiled as he picked it up.
“Well… I don’t think this pattern is that bad. Don’t you like it, Master?”
Trembling, I replied,
“No, I don’t hate it… hate it that much…”
I’m just pissed!
I’m pissed because I can clearly see the system mocking me!
Swallowing my fury, I opened the remaining boxes. I didn’t even expect anything good anymore.
++ Grade 1 Korean Beef Tenderloin Grilling Set
“…….”
This one was at least decent.
Fine. I’ll enjoy it…
Ah, but I don’t have any salt!
What’s the point of grilling meat without salt?! Grumbling, I opened the final box.
And what came out was…
Roof Design Change Ticket
“…!”
I was so shocked that I nearly stumbled.
The bluish status window still displayed the words: Roof Design Change Ticket.
“T-this is real…?”
The ticket was a shimmering golden card. It fluttered over and gently settled in my palm.
Written on it in Korean were the following words:
Roof Design Change Ticket:
Tear along the perforated line to use.
…It actually dropped?
Staring at the ticket in disbelief, I let out a hollow laugh.
My mood had plunged and then skyrocketed—like a roller coaster.
And then it hit me…
‘So this is how people get addicted to gambling…’
The dopamine rush is so intense you can’t escape it…! Truly evil!
‘This is the last time. There won’t be a next time! I’m never buying these again!’
Vowing firmly, I tore the ticket. The glittering scraps flew up like butterflies, scattering brilliant, multicolored light over the roof.
From the point where the light touched…
The roof began to change.
‘P-please…! Something normal! Please!’
Hands clasped together, I prayed desperately. Then, after a moment…
The roof design has been changed.
Change complete: “A Bright Raspberry-Colored Roof.”
“…!”
Aaaah!!
I jumped up and down like a rabbit, screaming internally—no, cheering.
I did it! I really did it!
I finally changed it to a pretty roof!
“Master…?”
“Oh my god… I’m so happy. I didn’t say it out loud, but that hamster-patterned roof was driving me insane. Who in the world lives in a house with a hamster-patterned roof? Seriously! Anyway, I’m just so happy!”
At some point, I’d grabbed both of Reid’s hands and was practically dancing.
He let out a helpless chuckle, then gently wrapped an arm around my waist and took a waltz stance.
Spinning me lightly, he lifted me just a bit and turned once.
His arms are seriously strong…
“Why are you so adorable?”
“W-what are you saying? Let go.”
His gentle smile made my heart skip a beat.
Startled, I slipped out of his arms and hurriedly ran away.
