Chapter 855: Hmph, who would dare go back on their word with my lord

"O-one… ten million Mora?!"

Hearing this number, Sayu's little face went blank with shock, her whole body frozen stiff.

To her, this was simply an astronomical price!

Her entire monthly salary was only 200,000 Mora!

A year was 2,400,000 Mora!

To save up ten million, she'd need at least over four years!

And that was assuming she neither ate nor drank, and didn't spend recklessly.

Otherwise, it would take even longer!

"How long would I have to save up for this?"

Sayu's little face was full of worry.

Having finally learned news that could make her taller, if she missed it just like that,

she would absolutely regret it for the rest of her life.

But the problem was she had no money right now!

However, when Yu Guang caught sight of Yae Miko before her, an idea formed in Sayu's heart.

"My lord, who possesses both wisdom and beauty, could you lend me ten million Mora?"

Sayu stepped forward, her eyes full of anticipation.

"I can, but if I want to buy fried tofu later…"

Yae Miko pinched her little cheek, continuing to tease.

"Leave everything to me! Guaranteed top-notch service!"

Sayu hurriedly said.

For the sake of growing taller, she had thrown all caution to the wind.

"You're the one who said it! Then let's go now!"

A hint of cunning appeared on Yae Miko's face.

Just by lending ten million Mora, she could get a free errand-runner.

Not bad at all!

As for discovering later that ten million Mora wasn't actually needed…

Hmm?

The money was already lent out,

who would dare go back on their word with my lord?

"Okay!"

Unaware she had been sweet-talked, Sayu's face lit up with excitement.

Then Yae Miko took Sayu's hand and left the Grand Narukami Shrine, heading toward Inazuma City.

……

Worry-Relief Bookhouse.

Over an hour had passed,

and Thoma had just finished reading the manga.

"That Spirit Bomb is way too cool!"

After closing the manga, Thoma's face was full of excitement.

The scene inside of Sun Wukong raising a massive Spirit Bomb high in the sky,

made his blood boil.

If he had a finishing move like that, he wouldn't have to keep hiding.

"Finished reading?"

As he was savoring it, a voice came from beside him.

Thoma looked toward the sound and saw the Young Lady standing to one side holding the manga, smiling at him.

"Yeah, I've never read such a brilliant work before—it's way better than anything from Yae Publishing!"

Thoma stood up and laughed.

Even without a reward,

being able to read such a passionate manga was already more than enough for him.

Worth the 100,000 Mora!

"Then let's go get the reward from the boss!"

Kamisato Ayaka said, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

She was incredibly curious about the virtual world in "Player One."

She wondered what reward she would get.

If only she could experience the Oasis for herself.

Thoma nodded, and the two then came to the counter.

Seeing this, Han Feng looked at the system panel.

By now, the information had refreshed.

【Customer Thoma has finished reading "Long Zhu," reward obtained—Kamehameha.】

【Kamehameha: Master Roshi's signature technique.

When using, cup both hands into a flower-calyx shape, place the calyx-shaped hands at the waist, gather an energy sphere between the palms, and when it has condensed sufficiently, push both hands toward the enemy.】

【Note: The power of this technique depends on the host's own strength.】

【Customer Shenli Jinghua, after reading "Ready Player One," received a reward—Virtual Pod.】

【Virtual Pod: After the host lies down, their consciousness can enter the "Oasis" world.】

【Note: It can be adjusted in size to perfectly fit the host's body. The Virtual Pod also has a unique binding function, usable only by the host.】

"So it's not Long Zhu!"

Seeing the reward, Han Feng was not at all surprised.

After all, it had already appeared twice in a row before.

But the Kamehameha is not bad either!

This technique may not be the most powerful, but in terms of fame, it's definitely among the top two!

In a sense, it's already gone beyond its original circle.

Moreover, the power of this technique is considerable,

Master Roshi used it to destroy Mount Fire and the Moon.

But there is a slight limitation here,

It's similar to Brother-in-law's puppet thread.

Both rely solely on the user's own strength.

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