**Chapter 20: Day 20 – Morning – Weapon Shop**
No cash. I've got a tab running, plenty of credit, but zero actual money in hand.
Is this what they mean by "cash shortage"? What kind of financial loan system does this isekai even have? I'm a model NEET, a diligent hikikomori, a loner busting my ass in an unfamiliar town—give me money, please.
What can I sell? Magic stones are pay-on-delivery. I already drained the guild's entire cash reserve yesterday, so they've got nothing left.
What else… inside the item bag? Oh yeah—mountains of stuff.
I headed to a regular weapon shop in town.
They sell normal swords, spears, shields, and so on. I can't equip any of them. I don't have money to buy them either.
"Old man, can you buy goblin clubs?"
I asked the bald old man. I've got way too many I don't need—even cheap cash would help.
"Yeah, I'll buy, but it's cheap. 500 Ele each starting price."
Total rip-off. Normal shop clubs sell for 1,000–2,000 Ele; buyback is 500–? Half profit? Sure, shop upkeep and the bald guy's salary need paying, but 50%… in the original world, used bookstores wouldn't even give 100 Ele. Maybe this is actually a good shop?
"How many can you take?"
Ten would get me 5,000 Ele—enough for living expenses.
"How many? It's a weapon shop. If you're selling, I'll buy as many as you've got. I've got a sign out front and I'm running a business here."
Oh—proper storefront, no refusal on buybacks. Bald guy's probably decent.
Clubs poured out of the item bag—thud thud thud thud thud… a massive clattering heap quickly buried the counter under goblin weaponry.
"..."
"...?"
"…Sorry. I was cocky. Fifty is fine, please."
Apparently not such a great bald guy after all. Still—fifty clubs bought is a lifesaver. Actual cash. Real money. No more getting scolded by Class Rep while begging for loans.
"Can't buy any more for a while. That much volume is impossible anywhere else. Fifty is already overkill—I'd have to ship the rest elsewhere to move them."
"No, if every person in town equipped one club, couldn't you sell them?"
"A town where every resident carries a club? That's terrifying! Travelers would run away! Couples would end the city in domestic club fights!?"
Yeah, I wouldn't want to live in that town either.
In the end, 51 goblin clubs and 1 wooden stick sold—added the goblin leader's club and kobold leader's wooden stick.
They begged me for them, said they were super rare? I can't tell the difference? The goblin leader's club is going on display in the shop…
He also picked out high-level goblin clubs, saying they were valuable. Guy shops longer than most women. Seriously.
"This is all the shop's cash. Can't pay more right now, but bring more anytime—this much club variety will make us the number one shop in the country! Count on it!"
What a club-obsessed old man… turns out he's a blacksmith.
Next time I come, it'll probably be a club specialty shop. Super niche.
It'll become a famous store where club users from all over the isekai gather.
Bet "bludgeon-assault-magic-loli" types will come shopping too—running out of money and going "Fueeeee~ no more moneyyy~".
If I set up shop here, I could probably catch the otaku fast. They'd definitely show up. Lolis in danger!
**Day 20 – Morning – Inn "White Pervert"**
Paid the tab and today's lodging in advance.
"Here—take it, signboard commoner."
"Uuuuu~ thank you very much~"
Fufufu, I feel like a prime minister. Billionaire. Planned 25,000 Ele turned into 1,632,300 Ele. Huge profit.
One night with meals: 4,500 Ele. Consecutive nights: 4,200 Ele each. Normal meals 500–1,500 Ele. Bath 1,000 Ele.
Regular customer—long-term stay possible. Living at the inn. Hate being "White Pervert's regular," though.
"Haruka-kun? What's with that bag full of money? You were completely broke last night, right? Why are you acting so arrogant after begging for tab meals and lodging?! Why is your wallet suddenly so dramatic?!"
…
"Why? Went from 8 million Ele to zero, then next morning 1.6 million Ele? Black ink? Model company? Sturdy and sincere?"
My money got confiscated. This is tyranny. Outrage. Despot. Mom… pocket money now 50,000 Ele…
Can't buy the Pheromone Ring… even without confiscation, couldn't afford it, but opposite-sex favorability apparently can't be bought.
What do I need? Weapons fine, medicine fine, seasonings and ingredients absolute must! Also—daily necessities? General store? Guild told me location, only 50,000 Ele left.
"Ah~ Haruka-kun~ Did you get confiscated too~? So mean~ after all that shopping~?"
Vice committee members back. B-san shaking again today. Shaking too much—got confiscated? No, plenty left. Way more than enough. Scandalous.
"Haruka-kun. We're grateful you're worried about everyone's money, but you should worry about your own first. You're the most worrying one."
"I got confiscated too… said I didn't need dresses… clothes I bought were kids' sizes…"
Search detected two enemies? No—three! Freelance sniper targeting me? Isekai is scary.
**Day 20 – Morning – General Store**
Nameless general store. Sign faded—can't read it. Supposedly best selection around.
"Seasonings and non-perishable food if you have any? Also daily necessities?"
Yeah, dang missed opportunity. If she were 10 years younger and 5—no, 10 kg lighter, I'd come every day. That kind of auntie.
"Traveler? Seasonings: salt, pepper, herbs—only 4 kinds right now. Expensive but sugar just came in."
Yeah—soy sauce is Eastern, sauce is modern, herbs/spices nice to have.
"Anything preserved besides dried meat?"
"Long-term: wheat flour, barley flour, dried sweet potatoes, dried persimmons. Expensive: dried mushrooms. Otherwise long-lasting potatoes or dried bread. Vegetables in variety."
Potatoes exist—didn't expect since none in forest. Mushrooms expensive—don't need but absolutely!
Browsed daily goods—Villager A gear covers most. Hat?
"Black Hat: Defense +30, Presence Concealment & Stealth Up"
Huh? Equipment? General store has everything? Pretty good stuff. Weapon shop didn't have this.
"This one?"
"Ah—that's from a thief I stripped earlier. Leftover from that—1,000 Ele fine."
Buy. Looks like knit cap but has defense. Auntie… onee-san is strong.
Also—soap… has it. Bit expensive. Essential.
Towels/cloth/hand towels—stock up.
Had toothbrush but toothpaste low.
No substitute. Toothbrush branch-like—use carefully.
Thought medieval level, but culture surprisingly high?
Spoons sold normally—wooden. Real medieval was knife + hands.
Glass exists but expensive—brown, cloudy, warped. Keep potion bottles.
Paper expensive too—rough, thick, but paper. Papyrus would be thin.
Iron from "is this even iron?" to fantasy-material level—huge quality gap.
Never thought general store would be proof of civilization. Mid-century modern still far off.
"Help, Class Rep—pocket money gone~?"
"Why gone by noon after I gave it this morning? That's like 100,000 yen! How'd it disappear? And why am I being treated like a blue, earless cat robot?!"
Class Rep jito eyes. O-jito-sama, thank you, thank you.
Thought 1 Ele ≈ 1 yen—actually 2 yen? No clue.
For now—offered general store finds quietly.
"Here—souvenir dried fruit. For everyone?"
Yes—jito eyes locked on dried fruit.
Yesterday's scolding was probably no souvenirs. Consideration matters.
"No more wasteful spending! This time only!"
Angry, but less intensity than before.
"Really—no more!"
Said while quietly handing five silver coins—50,000 Ele.
Left quickly—girls' meeting incoming.
Lunch time. Girls probably finished eating, now in snack time. Buy more for next scolding.
**Day 20 End**