Life Howling Chapter 41

"Why was it so expensive…"

Wasn't my Holy Bag cheaper? Wait...it probably was cheaper because it was meant for my cla.s.s? Hmm. I'm not entirely sure. I don't know what the standard is.

"Anyways… you should know by now that whatever you buy in this world to use in there won't last that long. The best thing you can do is to save up your points."

"I see."

"And...even if it's expensive, you have to buy that Bag. You need to consider the possibility of starving."

"Alright. I will."

"What else did you buy? Did you get any skills?"

"I got Natural Magic Regeneration, Natural Health Regeneration, and Magic Increase since I already have Fire Magic from the beginning."

"Health and Mana Regeneration… they seem like the perfect fit if you're going to continuously use Fire. What about the staff?"

"It increases Magic Regeneration and Magic Power."

"Good choice…."

Increased Magic Power will inflict additional damage and Magic Recovery will mean that she'll be able to use more Fire Magic. What a strategy.

I could say it's the perfect plan for a Magician. But, I am concerned about how she has done nothing for defense.

In this game, Magicians are referred to as the "Damage Dealers" as they are in charge of making powerful attacks on the enemy. Priests on the other hand….are actually more of the supporting role…

The way things are going right now..it feels like I'm a Tank plus a Dealer, huh? Maybe a Healer on top of that as well.

"Buy Physical Enhancement too."

"Physical Enhancement?"

"It's a skill that raises your Muscle, Stamina, and Reflexes all at once. You won't feel a significant difference, but it's enough to provide you with some stamina even if you're a Magician.

This isn't just a game. If you want to survive, you have to do what's necessary to make it. If you die… that'll be that.

"What then?"

"It's important that you don't die. There's something that Charles Darwin said long ago. Only those who can adapt will survive, not the smartest nor the strongest."

She seemed to get lost in thought from what I had just said. Good. This isn't something that can be overlooked.

What would you actually need in order to adapt to the change?

The ability to apply and adapt.

Yeah, you'll need to be able to adapt to any change that comes your way in order to survive. But, Hye-Won seems to lack that part.

Her Fire Power is only good for destruction and nothing else. She's going to have to find other means to improve her odds of survival. And... Physical Enhancement just happens to be one of those means. Having higher stamina means you can run longer distances without tiring out so quickly

As of right now, my Basic Heal will keep her alive but dangers can always come when you least expect it.

"So think long and hard, because it's going to keep you alive."

"I wish I could become a Priest like you."

"Defense is good, but attack is fairly weak. Actually, defense isn't all that great either. I just raised it like that."

What you see right now isn't just a Priest. It's more of like a Divine Warrior. Who would've thought that I'd become somewhat of a holy bada.s.s?

"Okay, get changed."

"Why?"

"Because we have to go out. What do you plan on doing with that on?

"Ah….okay."

Hye-Won went into her room. While she was there, I began thinking about everything she needed. What can she use..

***

Everything I used was already in my bag, so I had to take Hye-Won shopping.

Hye-Won ended up buying some protective gear from the place I bought mine, and afterwards, we bought as much as we could in the mart. It was necessary when it was for me and her. By the time we got done with running all of our errands, it already had turned 8.

In the house, I started placing stuff into my bag. Thanks to this thing, I had almost 200kg worth of supplies.

I also bought another backpack while I was out shopping. I put as much rations as I possibly could.

When I was done with packing, it had already turned 10.

"You know, for today, even if I do end up taking money from you there's no need for me to stay here."

"I see…"

"Yeah, I have my own ways of making money so you don't have to worry about that."

Even if we had previously made agreements, there's really no point to me receiving money from her. If there was...I'd just take the money and train her as much as I could.

Her getting her body into shape or at least on par with the athletes… that'd be a substantial help to her.

"Don't you think time is more important than that?"

Did she know what was I thinking? She was basically telling me that time has precedence over everything.

"We need to prepare for that place while we're in the real world. That's why it's better to spend allotted time wisely instead of trying to earn money because that's inefficient."

"You're right."

"I think you're taking this thing the wrong way. Having thoughts about you owing me or not wanting to live with a minor girl is a luxury that we don't have."

Her blunt att.i.tude and getting straight to the point surprised me.

She is right about everything.

"And… I'm not that young. I'm in my last year in high school. I'll soon be an adult."

I couldn't help but laugh when she said she'll soon become an adult with a straight face.

"What's so funny?"

"Nothing."

I sat down quietly on the floor and took out a cigarette from the bag. I just had a sudden urge to smoke all of a sudden.

"Can I smoke here?"

"Go ahead. I'll just open the windows."

"Alright, thanks."

As I was trying to take out my lighter, Hye-Won had leaned forward like a cat. She was on her hands and knees on the floor.

She reaches her arm out to me. I could see through the loose s.h.i.+rt she was wearing. Wait...this girl wasn't wearing a bra… this whole time? Omg…

Pahht.

While I was distracted with what I was seeing right in front of me, her fingers brushed the tip of my cigarette, making a small, yet faint spark.

My lungs began filling up with its smoke. Hah...they really weren't lying when they said smoking helps relieve stress.

It just tastes so d.a.m.n good…