"And where are you going dressed like this?"
"Huh? To the Auction House, where else?"
Is this really a way to greet a person who you just met. Who gave her the position of a Vice-principal?
"What happened to the suit Karoline sent you?"
5 days have passed since my creation was put in the Auction House. It immediately became popular and we got special inventions to the auction as guests.
Today, is when they will be put for the auction and we will be there to see how it goes.
As the auction started in the evening, we had to be there at least an hour earlier and Caroline was the one who picked me up.
However, the moment we met, she scolded me. What is she even talking about? What suit?
"It's the first time I hear about it."
I didn't receive anything, so I dressed in the only clothes I had. Guards shirt and pants I wore when I came here a week ago.
Holy shit, now that I thought about it, I haven't changed clothes for almost a week. I did wash them and sat naked waiting for them to dry, but now it just sounds weird.
I quickly need to get money.
"It was sent to your dorms!"
That explains everything. No wonder I didn't know about it.
"Caroline, I haven't been in the dorms yet, and I don't believe I will get there anytime soon. Fuck it, you can give it to someone else, I will live in the smithy."
I already lived there for a week. How will it make a difference if I stay there from now on?
"You want to say that you stayed there for a week? Are you alright? Did you get sick?"
"Hey! Don't make my smithy look like something bad! If I light up forge, it is no different from a house!"
How could she insult my house!? When I was in their house, I complimented it. I didn't say that it was uncomfortable or weird.
"No, it's you who is weird here! No one in their right mind would live there! How would people look at us if they found out a student lives here!?"
"I don't care! They can think what they want. I don't listen to incompetent fools."
"Haaa…. alright, let's go. We will take your suit from the dorms and you will change in the car."
There is no other choice, we are running out of time after all.
"I knew it. From the very beginning you were after my body. Using this situation to see me naked, how degenerate."
"What are you talking about, Pervert!?"
***
"I imagined this place to be way more… luxurious."
I thought that there would be lion sculptures in the front. Arcs all around the place and a giant garden with a fountain.
But what I got was a regular 4 floor building. Kind of disappointing.
"We had the same reaction when we first came here. It's just that the owner is a greedy man, he doesn't like to spend money uselessly."
"Cheapskate?"
"Not really. Most of his money goes to his wife and children."
How much pocket money would his children get then? Wouldn't be surprising if they grew up arrogant and annoying who talk in the language of rich people.
"Let's go. They are waiting for us."
Following Karoline we entered the building. Now it looks better. Feels like I am in an expensive hotel.
"Welcome, Miss Karoline and Caroline Demara. And…"
"Ivanov Ren. Close friend of theirs."
"Is that so? It's nice to meet you, sir Ivanov. My name is George and I am host for today's auction. I hope you will have a great time."
"..."
That was close. I almost started to laugh. The way they pronounce my Russian last name is just way too funny. And on top of that, he called me a sir.
Do I perhaps give off an aristocratic vibe? If so, then I must act on it.
"Such hospitality. Thank you for having me. I hope that something will come up in the auction that will catch my attention."
"I hope so, sir."
No, this is making me sick. I take my words back. Being or acting politely isn't my style.
Even Karoline and Caroline are looking at me strangely. Oh, girls, how I understand you.
Being already in a suit feels odd. I have never worn one and it is uncomfortable. How can people walk in something like this, I can't understand.
"Then please let our personnel guide you to your reserved room."
A man appeared behind him and showed us a way. The room was impressive, perfect for high value people.
A couch with a table and a bar on the side of the room.
"..."
I don't like how both of them noticed how I noticed the bar first thing in the room. Come on, live your own life, don't pry into mine.
"The two buttons work as a bidder and for summoning personnel. If you want to bid on something, just press the button and say the price. As for the other, just press it and someone will come in a minute. Are there any questions?"
"Yes, is the bar for-mmppf"
"No! You can go! Thank you!"
"A-Alright. Then I'll take my leave."
What is this little girl doing!? Shutting my mouth in the middle of the question? How rude can she be?
"Before you can say anything, we'll tell you something."
"...what?"
Both of them seem serious about something. I have a very bad feeling about this.
"Ren, you have an incredible talent not only in blacksmithing but in combat too. However, you have a habit that can ruin your talent and life entirely."
"Are you talking about my personality? There is nothing I can do about it, I was born like that."
"We are not talking about that, idiot! We are talking about your alcohol addiction!"
"Oh. What about it?"
That makes sense. But is it really that bad? As long as I do a good job everything will work out, no?
"So you admit that you have an addiction?"
"Well, it's not like denying would fool anyone."
"That's good. We decided to help you get rid of your addiction. It will be better for you and your future."
"Wait. I do admit that I have a problem, however, I don't want to fix it. I am enjoying my life as it is now."
"Ren, firstly you are underage. You can't consume liquor. Furthermore, when you grow older you'll understand that it was a mistake."
It's not like I don't understand where she comes from. Not once have I thought that I have to get rid of the addiction, but… I already do it rarely. Of course, I drink properly, but rarely.
"Alright, if you are willing to help me, then I'll do my best too."
Maybe, I should really try? I mostly drank when I was out of inspiration or at parties. The only reason I drank when creating daggers was because I was excited.
Usually I created a simple weapon with simple materials, but here my creation obtained its own powers. They surpassed my common sense, I felt like I was a god or something like that.
"What? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Here I try to change my point of view and think carefully about it, while they two look at me yet again strangely.
"No, we thought you wouldn't like the idea. I even said that you will come up with a dumb reason not to."
"I am also a human. I know that it won't be easy and I can possibly soon grave for one drink, but if there are people that support me then I'll try my best."
"...Hey, Karoline."
"...What is it, Caroline?"
"...Is it me, or did his personality change with the different clothes he wears?"
"...You know, I also thought about it."
"...What the fuck!? You are right!"
What happened to me!? Why did I think like that? Did something possessed me?
"Ren? Ren!?"
I had to take at least one sip to straighten my mind.
"I will never ever again wear a suit. This shit is scary."
"Haaa… Ren, I am glad that you returned to your old self, but please place that bottle back down."
"Today is my day, it's a sin if I don't drink for it."
"Then let's do it like this. If your daggers will sell more than 25 thousand gold coins you can have a drink today, if not, you have to promise me that you won't drink for a while. Deal?"
Karoline… you never have shown this in the game. I am confused, I really don't know what to say at this point.
25 thousand gold coins. So, there is also a gold coin.
Why can't it be like in a game where currency was the points from the combat.
However, now is my chance. It's a fifty-fifty bet. I am not a big fan of gambling, mostly because I lost, but I feel it today.
"Deal."
"Glad to hear it."
"By the way, how much is 25 thousand gold coins?"
"It's the price of the most expensive 60 level purple tier weapon."
"Oh…"
She actually tricked me. I do believe that my daggers are good, however, I am not that arrogant to place it among the best weapons.
"You can't go against your words."
"I know. A real man should never do that."
"Glad to hear it."
"It's starting!"
[Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the Monthly Auction hosted by me, George! I am more than happy to see so many people here. I hope you all can enjoy the night!]