Chapter 31.1

Chapter 31.1

– Alien Shop? What a unique name with a sense of style! Is it an online store, too?

Ah, I’d summoned Braun as well.

He was thrilled that I’d drawn the curtains in the middle of the day for him and couldn’t get over how I’d sold the mascot snack.

‘This friend of mine sure has a low threshold for being touched...’

To be fair, the mascot had given me two packs, and I’d saved one, just in case.

Anyway, to answer his question...

“Yep, it’s online. You browse products on a page that looks like a flyer.”

– Aha! Is that so?

Braun’s cheerful voice echoed.

– I’m intrigued to see the shop that my friend frequents so often...

<Space Shopping Mall>

※Amazing items from outer space※~!!

>>I’ll take a look at the items

– ......

– ......?!

– What is this? This is just a hideous flyer, completely devoid of any aesthetic appeal!

Hmm...

“Isn’t usefulness more important than appearances?”

– My word! Mr. Roe Deer, appearances are just as important as the contents! Visual appeal is the first thing that draws in an audience!

– How could anyone be attracted to such an uninspiring and plain, not to mention ugly, flyer?

Sure, sure.

With Braun’s commentary in the background, I clicked into the site.

...Alright, Mr. Roe Deer, I still have faith in you. Since you said it’s worthwhile, I’m sure there’s more to see behind the flyer...

Items

Bloodbathtub – ₩29,999,999

Mysterious Candle Kit – ₩19,999,999

Snow White’s Apple – ₩11,999,999

We Can Help! – ₩66,666,666

※Sale!※ Bloodsucking Cutlery – ₩7,999,999

₩14,999,999

– ......

“Braun?”

No response. I think he fainted. Looks like my ‘Good Friend’ here really understands the plight of designers... or, well, monsters who feel that plight.

“You okay?”

– I... need to rest.

Given all this, my choice was clear...

“These ones, for sure.”

Mysterious Candle Kit – ₩19,999,999

Snow White’s Apple – ₩11,999,999

※Sale!※ Bloodsucking Cutlery – ₩7,999,999

= ₩39,999,997

As I mentioned, light is the antithesis to a creepypasta. And an item that produces candles?

I had a feeling that candles from this kit might be related to defense or protection.

‘It’s a worthwhile investment, even if it’s expensive.’

Snow White’s Apple, too, was appealing for similar reasons.

‘If it’s called “Snow White’s Apple,” it probably has something to do with sleep.’

I really need some quality sleep these days. If that apple can actually help me sleep deeply, it would be perfect for me. My efficiency would skyrocket, and my survival rate would soar...

‘Please, just let it work!’

I hit the purchase button, desperately hopeful.

‘And if it doesn’t work, I can always sell it.’

A fallback plan is in place, just in case.

Now, for the last item—Bloodsucking Cutlery.

‘With such a big discount, isn’t it polite to buy it?’

The last discounted item I bought, the ‘Silver Serpent’, turned out to be quite useful, from custom gear to summoning Braun.

For reference, if you press the plush keychain’s belly, you can feel the round metal shape of the ‘Silver Serpent’ inside.

I’m not sure how useful the Bloodsucking Cutlery will be, but they might come in handy for trade or for selling to other employees.

And now I have a cover story if anyone asks where I got it—I can just say I found it on the Salmon Market.

So, these are my three chosen items.

“Alright.”

They fit perfectly within my budget. Time to finalize the purchase...

– Mr. Roe Deer.

Hm?

Out of nowhere, Braun called out to me.

– About that ‘Bloodbathtub’.

What about it?

– I would like to have it.

“......?!”

W-What?

– Friend, would you consider giving a gift to this Braun here?