Avoid Yandere Constellation

“Yes! This is how you do business honestly!!!”

Unlike the old man who was doing business next to me, I feel a great sense of accomplishment from earning money honestly. It seems that people should always act honestly.

[The goddess who sees fate questions the events that just took place.]

Yeah, think about it. Anyway, there’s nothing you can find out.

Even if that guy wants to investigate my abilities, he won’t be able to find out anything. Adjusting the quality of effects is practically the same as the ability to regress.

Of course, regression is far superior in terms of performance, but in terms of grade, it’s still a system ability, so even if a Constellation investigates, they won’t be able to find out.

“Puhahahahaha. Okay, this is enough initial capital.”

“How did I end up with a guy like this as my master… sigh.”

Kage sighed deeply, expressing his regret.

In reality, I didn’t spend a single cent and earned 4 gold in less than an hour. In terms of a single episode, that’s 400,000 won.

Therefore, for Kage, who follows me, it must be an incredible stroke of luck.

Yeah, that’s right.

As I proudly boasted about earning 400,000 won through honest business, the girl next to me tilted her head in confusion.

“But master, why are you doing this business? Don’t you have enough money?”

“Well… to be honest, my allowance and support have been cut off.”

“What, what?!”

She seemed so shocked by my confession that her eyes grew as big as soccer balls.

Kage struggled to speak, finally managing to say,

“So, you lied to me?!”

“Don’t say that. If anyone hears you, they’ll think I actually lied.”

[The goddess who sees fate asks if that’s not true.]

Of course not!

I didn’t lie; not a single word I said was false.

I have nothing to be ashamed of.

Kage was momentarily speechless, then her face turned bright red.

“Eek!”

Even though she tries to act like an adult, she’s still fundamentally a child. Young kids often make that sound when they’re excited, and Kage was no different.

“First of all, calm down. Hey, don’t you trust me?”

“……Should I trust someone like master? Do you know what people usually call you”

“Well… a handsome young man?”

[The goddess who sees fate says she’s speechless at your shamelessness.]

Damn. What’s wrong with that! It’s not a lie!

To be honest, it’s undeniable that Kaine’s face, apart from his personality, image, and such, is incredibly handsome.

We must acknowledge what is true.

It’s not because my face has become Kaine’s; it’s just that Kaine is handsome.

“……You overestimate yourself, master. I won’t deny that you’re handsome, but your reputation in the world is that you only drink, you’re incompetent, and your character is worse than garbage.”

[The goddess who sees fate says she agrees with that statement.]

Damn. You’re killing me with facts.

If it were Kaine right now, I would have died on the spot.

But. That’s not my evaluation; it’s Kaine’s. Honestly, it doesn’t affect me much.

“Hey, hey. Rumors are often exaggerated. So, do I look the same as the rumors to you?”

“……No.”

Kage couldn’t find the words to respond to my question, so she shook her head with a sullen expression.

“To be honest, your character doesn’t differ much from the rumors, but you’re definitely not incompetent.”

Is that a compliment?

She acknowledges my abilities, but says my character is no different from Kaine’s.

No. Even though I used the placebo effect instead of my ability, comparing me to that guy is too much.

Compared to that jerk, I’m honestly no different from an angel.

“Yeah. Let’s ignore that compliment disguised as an insult. Anyway, you do acknowledge my abilities, right?”

“Yes.”

“Then trust me. I’ll show you how I’ll restore my allowance and support in no time.”

Kage realized that she had no other choice and reluctantly nodded her head.

We then headed towards our next destination, the potion shop.

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The wall looked like it would collapse at any moment, just like in the slums. The sign was not only broken but completely shattered on the ground, and cobwebs hung in the corners.

Kage looked at the shop in disbelief, her lips quivering.

From her reaction, it seemed she was struggling to find the right words.

After three seconds, she slowly opened her mouth.

“Master, is there something wrong with either your left or right brain?”

“No, you idiot.”

I couldn’t help but curse at the young boy who was already making jokes about the left and right brain.

But it’s not surprising that he would say something like that.

Honestly, to someone who doesn’t know any better, it would be a waste to even call the building in front of us a shop.

To be honest, even I would probably avoid it if I were Kage.

However.

That’s only if you don’t know the truth.

The building in front of us may look hopeless on the outside, but in reality, it’s a hidden shop frequently used by veterans in the game.

The reason is obvious; the potions made here are of a completely different quality.

The only downside is that they’re a bit more expensive, but to be honest, given the quality, it’s not an exaggeration to say they’re cheap.

Because of this, it was a rule of thumb for veterans to always visit this shop.

Anyway, let’s go inside.

-Creak!

“Welcome……”

As we opened the door and entered, a woman with round glasses covering half her face, but still revealing distinct facial features, greeted us in a timid voice.

It feels strange to see her in person.

When I think about it, apart from Kim Soo-yong, the characters I’ve seen so far have not been closely related to me.

Lise, Vilg, Kage, Thomas, and Philip are all NPCs in the game, but they’re not the main characters like Kim Soo-yong.

Of course, the hidden shop owner Karin is not an important NPC either. But since I bought potions from her every day, it’s no exaggeration to say that, apart from the protagonist, she’s the NPC I see the most.

I suddenly felt like I had truly entered the game once again.

“Master, why are you spacing out?”

“Oh, yeah.”

Kage nudged me with her elbow, snapping me out of my thoughts.

“Do you sell beginner health potions by any chance?”

“Ah… yes, we do. But, they’re a little expensive.”

“How much are they?”

Karin responded in a timid voice, her head bowed.

“3, 3 silver.”

“What, what?!”

Kage’s pupils widened at Karin’s words. Moments later, she screamed in extreme excitement.

“Are you trying to scam us?! How can a beginner health potion cost 3 silver?! If you’re going to scam us, at least make it believable!”

“Hiiik! But our shop’s potions are of better quality than others, so… to be honest, even 3 silver is a loss for us.”

Karin spoke her mind while fidgeting with her fingers, despite being intimidated by the young girl. Kage stared at her with a disapproving look for a moment before turning her gaze to me.

“Master, you’re not seriously considering buying that, are you? Honestly, you can get it for 2 silver at most elsewhere.”

[The goddess who sees fate is very interested in your choice.]

“Hmm…”

Kage doesn’t know. That potion is only named a beginner potion.

In reality, the beginner potion made by Karin has the performance of at least a mid-grade potion.

So, it’s not a lie that selling it for 3 silver would result in a loss.

“Then can I give you 9 silver for 3?”

“What, what?!”

“What, what?!”

Why are you so surprised, master?

I know you’re probably surprised that I’m actually going to buy it, but is it necessary to be so shocked that your jaw drops?

From her reaction, it seems she hasn’t had many customers.

In contrast, Kage looks at me with a stern face.

“Master, are you really going to buy it?”

“Yes.”

[The goddess who sees fate calls you a fool.]

Oh… So, are you losing interest in me now?

Contrary to my expectations, she seemed to have read my thoughts and sent another message.

[The goddess who sees fate says she’ll keep watching you, just in case.]

No. Just go. You called me a fool!!

Usually, when someone is a fool, they become uninteresting, and people stop watching them. But she says she’ll keep watching me, contrary to her words.

I almost blurted out a vulgar curse, but I swallowed it back down my throat, knowing that she would only enjoy the attention.

“Haa… It’s your money. I can’t say anything more. I give up! Do as you wish! Hmph!”

Kage, realizing that I wouldn’t listen to her, puffed out her cheeks and turned her head away.

After I handed over 1 gold, Karin gave me three beginner health potions and 1 silver.

“Indeed. The potions seem to be of good quality. Usually, beginner potions are less concentrated, but the ones you made are denser than others. I think their performance is at least that of mid-grade potions. Hmm… I don’t understand why a shop like this is going out of business.”

“Th, thank you.”

At my amateurish compliment, Karin bowed at a right angle, not knowing what to do.

Hmm… Should I reveal my identity now? It wouldn’t be bad to create a good image.

To be honest, I came here for two reasons.

One is, of course, to obtain high-quality potions, and the other is to lay the groundwork for a contract with this shop.

To be blunt, the potions aren’t that important in my current plan. However, it’s not an exaggeration to say that I came here to make a good impression on Karin, considering the future.

First impressions are always important, right?

Okay, let’s take off the mask.

“This is a great shop. I hope you succeed in the future.”

“Ah, ah. Yes… nyaaack?!”

Karin seemed surprised to find out that I was Kaine, biting her tongue. She wiped her tears with her clothes and trembled as if she were a priest meeting a god, clasping her hands together.

“Then we’ll take our leave. Please accept the 1 silver as a tip.”

“Ah, yes! Thank you. Have a good day…”

As we left the shop, Kage looked at me with a suspicious expression.

“Wow, master, you’re really good at acting. I almost believed you myself.”

“Huh? What are you talking about? I was just telling the truth. By the way, the potions we bought are really of good quality.”

At my words, Kage narrowed her eyes.

“Master, don’t think I’ll fall for such a lie just because I’m young. Honestly, there’s no way a beginner potion could be as good as you say.”

This kid doesn’t believe me even when I tell her the truth. You’ll regret it later.

I could clearly see that she would be surprised by Karin’s potion performance later.

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We bought all the seeds for 1 gold, including vegetables, fruits, and so on, and then headed towards David’s mansion.

“Kage, transform into a puppy.”

“Huh? Why?”

“You know my situation. If I bring you with me now, the family might look down on me even more.”

She seemed to understand and nodded.

-Boom!

She transformed back into a cute puppy from her child form.

Two guards saluted me.

“Sir, yes, sir!”

“Yeah, okay. Let the puppy that’s following me in. It’s with me.”

“Yes, sir. Understood.”

The two guards, who had tried to stop Kage from entering the mansion, stopped at my command. Kage followed me with her tail wagging.

“Master, will you feed me today?”

“Why are you asking something so obvious?”

Does this kid not trust me even though I said I’d treat her well?

It’s a pity that she doesn’t trust me, someone who doesn’t know how to scam others.

Kage, who hasn’t had a warm meal in a long time, wagged her tail happily.

Kage and I entered the mansion. Of course, I picked her up to avoid causing trouble for the maid who had just cleaned the floor.

As I walked with Kage in my arms, Philip approached me.

“Young master, I’ll carry her.”

“No, I’ll do it. Instead, you and the servants bring food to my room. A lot of it.”

“Yes, sir.”

At my command, Philip bowed. He and the nearby maids headed towards the kitchen.

Hmm… Is it because he looks so suspicious? Why do I feel so uneasy?

I’m not the only one who feels this way; Kage sticks out her tongue and pants.

…Or is she just hungry?

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After arriving in the room and waiting for about 30 minutes, someone knocked on my door, apparently having already finished preparing the food.

Knock, knock!

“Young master, it’s Philip. I’ve brought the food.”

“Come in.”

Philip opened the door at my command. Behind him, the maids brought in boiled chicken, luxurious-looking bread, steaming soup, and juicy beef.

Damn. Now that I think about it, I haven’t had a proper meal yet.

In my struggle to survive, I hadn’t eaten properly since I possessed this body.

“Put the food on my desk and leave.”

“Yes, sir.”

The maids placed all the food on my desk and left, bowing along with Philip.

“Enjoy your meal, young master.”

“Yes, thank you.”

At my words, the maids, unlike Lise, who had adapted, left with complicated expressions on their faces.

Kage looked at me with sparkling eyes, as if asking if she could eat now.

“Let’s eat.”

As soon as I finished speaking, she immediately transformed back into her human form. She reached for the food in front of her as if she hadn’t eaten in days.

“Ugh, ugh! I think I made the right choice following you, master.”

“Yeah, yeah. Sure.”

The kid, who had lived a pitiful life in the slums, stuffed food into her mouth while shedding tears like a starving child.

It reminds me of when I ate tear-soaked chocolate pies in the military.

-Bang!

“Young master!! I sense a suspicious presence in your room!”

“Huh?”

“Huh?”

While we were hastily eating, Lise burst into the room with a worried look on her face.

Kage’s eyes met Lise’s as she suddenly opened the door and entered. Nonetheless, she bravely transformed back into her human form and wagged her tail while eating the bread.

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