The Fantasy World Fanatic Wants To Leave Work

Chapter 38

38 – 38. Visitor from the Outside (4)

As they examined Rocket Pang together, Seretini suddenly recalled the words she had said earlier and asked.

But it seemed like she had asked for no reason.

“Heh, that’s not abuse, it’s utilization.”

Seretini confidently stated with a cool laugh.

For a moment, I forgot that this angel had no conscience.

Seretini happily left the convenience store after purchasing flash grenades, smoke grenades, and even a hand grenade.

She said she would come back to pick them up as soon as they arrived tomorrow, but this time she added that there was no need for her to come early and asked me to prepare them at a convenient time.

Of course, it is doubtful whether I will do as she said.

She will probably come to the convenience store a few hours early again.

-Mr. Store Owner-

[A customer from another universe left a gift.]

-Kim Hyun-woo-

[Yes, it’s a strange dice-like thing. When a bug-like creature approaches it, tentacles come out and snatch it.]

Time passed and the day shift ended. I asked the store owner about the identity of the dice left behind by the customer.

The store owner also showed interest when I mentioned it was a gift from the customer.

-Mr. Store Owner-

“But Mr. Kim Hyun-woo, you kept such a dangerous item in the counter drawer?”

-Kim Hyun-woo-

“I did keep that dangerous item in the counter drawer. Is there a problem?”

-Mr. Store Owner-

“What if I opened the drawer and accidentally touched the dice? What would happen then?”

-Kim Hyun-woo-

“Well, there’s hardly anything that happens outside the store, right?”

-Mr. Store Owner-

“First, bring the dice back onto the counter. If you kept it in the drawer, I won’t be responsible for it.”

I opened the drawer and took out the dice wrapped in a handkerchief.

Carefully untying the knot of the handkerchief, the dice revealed its radiant appearance as if it had been waiting.

-Kim Hyun-woo-

“Please take a look at this.”

I try a bite of tonkatsu from the bento I used to have for dinner, just out of curiosity.

As expected, the dice tentacles reach out as if they’ve been waiting, and it eagerly devours the meal.

Surprisingly, it’s quite entertaining to feed it.

-Kim Hyunwoo-

[Do you happen to know what this is? Even the transcendent beings of Universe 1221 didn’t seem to have a precise understanding of its true nature.]

Seretini recognized it as a creation of the same ilk as herself, but she too appeared to be unfamiliar with the dice’s purpose and exact identity.

Perhaps the shopkeeper might know.

It seemed like he possessed more knowledge about other universes than even the transcendent beings of Universe 1221.

-Shopkeeper-

[I’ve never seen anything like this. I might be familiar with similar items, but this one has a different appearance. Although the shape is the same, it’s green and gold, in contrast to the red and black ones.]

A black, polygonal dice with red lines?

What could it be?

-Shopkeeper-

[It emits a force that reduces the mental strength of sentient beings. Are you alright, Mr. Kim Hyunwoo? The U.C. Convenience Store’s system should mostly protect you, but…]

-Kim Hyunwoo-

[There’s no issue for me. In fact, I find it quite cute.]

-Shopkeeper-

[We’ll respect Mr. Kim Hyunwoo’s preferences. As far as I know, similar items are used to connect with the gods beyond the universe or to summon entities from the depths of darkness. However, this one is somewhat different. It could be considered an improved version or a completely new creation…]

It’s something remarkable, that much is clear.

But in the end, it’s a different item, even if it’s similar. And even if it were similar, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a potentially dangerous item.

-Kim Hyunwoo-

[Is it a dangerous item?]

-Shopkeeper-

[If you get too close, its tentacles will reach out and engulf you in an unknown space. Would you still consider it safe?]

-Kim Hyunwoo-

[Now that you mention it, it does sound risky.]

While having another piece of tonkatsu, I offered it to the dice again, and its tentacles pushed it away.

Just to be sure, I dipped it in sauce and offered it once more, and this time, it accepted it willingly.

-Shopkeeper-

[Are you currently feeding it, Mr. Kim Hyunwoo?]

-Kim Hyun-woo-

[Is it delicious?]

-Store owner-

[Figure it out yourself. Unless the god related to this item arrives in Universe-1221, it won’t have much impact. Universe-1221 is a world strictly managed by transcendent beings, and if you seal it with an item containing the same divine power, it won’t engage in any dangerous actions.]

-Kim Hyun-woo-

[Is there no need to dispose of it or anything like that?]

-Store owner-

[It would be better to dispose of it originally, but you can’t even dispose of it in the universe’s waste bin. You never know what kind of impact it might have if you dispose of it recklessly. It’s better to keep it. Maybe there’s a separate reason for giving it to Mr. Kim Hyun-woo as a gift.]

The store owner wants to dispose of it immediately, but there is no suitable method for disposal.

Could it be that the reason the customer said it would be difficult to deal with is because there is no separate method of disposal?

It’s a hasty decision, he says.

“…It’s cuter than I expected.”

For now, I wrapped it in a handkerchief and put it in the drawer.

I want to know exactly what its purpose is, but if even the store owner doesn’t know, there is no way to find out.

I’ll ask next time the customer comes.

-Store owner-

[Anyway, there are 5 minutes left until the evening shift starts, so hurry up and tidy up and prepare to welcome the customers.]

That’s how the convenience store welcomed the evening.

After quickly finishing the lunchbox, tidying up, brushing my teeth, I stand in front of the counter, ready to welcome the customers.

When evening arrives, who will be the first customer?

Diana, who always checks in every night?

The dwarf who sees the convenience store as a bar?

Or a furry little creature with a suspicious appearance?

If it’s not one of those, who could it be?

Honestly, perhaps due to the slight adaptation to life in this convenience store, I am curious and excited about who the first visiting customer will be.

Seeing the silhouette of that person, I feel like I can soon find out the answer.

“Oh, you just opened the store at the right time.”

The answer was the dwarf.

Dwarf Lagos came right in when he saw that the convenience store was opening.

“Welcome. But today, you’re here alone?”

However, unlike the usual three people or two people excluding Largos, this time only Largos came alone to the convenience store.

“Those friends are already drinking before me.”

Drinking first means they went to a different bar.

But I heard that dwarves can’t go to other bars because of their notorious reputation?

“Drinking first… Does that mean your wife has gotten better?”

“Yes, thanks to the medicine she bought here. I was worried because she had a high fever, but after taking the medicine, her fever went down quickly and she recovered soon.”

Thank goodness.

If I catch a cold or even something like the flu, it could have been a life-threatening issue in this universe.

Come to think of it, Largos didn’t come to the convenience store after buying the fever reducer, so I thought he had been taking care of his wife with utmost sincerity.

“It’s thanks to you. I was able to get better because you sold me the medicine. So, as a repayment… well, I don’t know what I can do, but do you need anything?”

“No, it’s fine. After all, I sold you the medicine for money, and it’s a product that the convenience store sells anyway.”

“But if you hadn’t listened to my story and let me know that I sold medicine, I wouldn’t have been able to even buy the medicine. Usually, dwarves’ words are ignored and considered just drunken rambling. I survived thanks to you listening to me.”

Largos shook hands with me firmly, like steel.

“If you want something in metal crafts, I’m an expert, so just tell me. As a repayment, I can make custom-made items for you. By the way, some people even had a fight over buying my works.”

Although the term “fight” bothers me, anyway, it means he is extremely skilled.

Hmm, there is something that comes to mind. Should I ask him for a favor?

The fact that he can make custom-made items means he can make them in the size I want.

“Well, is it possible for something like this? If it can hold a gemstone about this size…”

“Let me see, hmm… With this size, it should be more than possible. The material is right, too. I got it. Just bring it to me when it’s completed. You can look forward to it!”

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I quickly drew a simple picture and explained it to Largos, then he tore off the paper and left the convenience store.

“Goodbye.”

With his momentum, it seems like he went to make it right away.

It must be because his wife has regained her health.

Somehow, today feels like I’ve had quite a stroke of luck.

I was nervous when the customer came from another universe during the day, but he turned out to be kinder than I thought, and Ceretini also came later but didn’t even take out her gun.

That’s quite remarkable.

Now, if I can spend the evening peacefully, I will be able to finish my shift at the convenience store safely today as well.

By the way…

“…What on earth is that?”

Once again, when I looked out the window, there were red eyes watching me from outside the convenience store.

Actually, there wasn’t anything unusual in the convenience store last night, but sometimes when I look out the window at night, those red eyes are still staring in this direction, which was starting to get on my nerves.

“I’m here!”

Diana enters the convenience store, smiling brightly at just the right moment.

That guy is here to check in today as well.

“Oh, welcome. By any chance, did you see that while coming here?”

I pointed to the red eyes outside the window for Diana.

“What are you talking about? I don’t see anything.”

However, this time, Diana couldn’t see the red eyes either.

Not just Diana.

Other customers coming into the convenience store didn’t see those red eyes either, as they say.

“Alright, I understand.”

“What’s wrong? You don’t look happy.”

“It’s nothing. I just feel like I’m finally losing my mind.”