: Is it just about money?

Kuroki Mei slumped on the sofa, her long hair sticking messily to her sweat-drenched cheeks. She crossed her arms over her forehead, obscuring her eyes.

The off-white shirt was soaked with sweat and clung tightly to his body.

The stockings shimmered with a damp, subtle light under the lamp.

Only the slightly trembling lips and flushed neck proved the ordeal of just having the dark energy removed...

Ryosuke Miyagi slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and shook his aching wrist.

He stood up, walked to the coffee table, picked up the water pitcher, poured himself a glass of water, and gulped it down.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and sweat trickled down his jawline.

"It's over, Mrs. Mei."

His voice was lower and hoarser than usual.

Because I'm really tired...

"Those things have been temporarily removed."

Black Rai Mei's arm slowly slid down.

Her eyes were still a little red, her wet eyelashes trembled, and she stared unfocused at the ceiling for a few seconds before slowly turning to Miyagi Ryosuke.

I noticed the appearance of Kuroi Mei.

Did you cry from the pain?

"...Ryosuke-kun."

She spoke, her voice filled with an unprecedented sense of relaxation.

"I feel... so much lighter."

She tried moving her shoulders and gently bending and stretching her calves.

"That heavy, cold feeling I had before... is completely gone."

"It's over. When your Qi flows smoothly, the pain will subside."

Ryosuke Miyagi wiped his hands with a tissue.

Kuroki Mei sat up straight on the sofa, somewhat clumsily adjusting her skirt.

"I really don't know how to thank you."

【Kuroi Mei is thinking about how to thank you. She was feeling particularly relaxed just now, and now she has the idea of ​​inviting you to sit in her bedroom!】

You would agree without hesitation to the sensible Mrs. Mei's suggestion!

Ryosuke Miyagi ignored the voice in his mind because he saw that Mei Kuroi's gaze was indeed directed towards the bedroom.

"It's just a neighborly favor, Mrs. Mei, you don't need to take it too seriously."

"This won't do... with your method... Ryosuke-kun, wait here."

She hesitated, then stood up and walked towards the bedroom.

She went to change her clothes! Your gaze falls on the drawer beside you; it seems to hold some unspeakable secrets! Secrets that ordinary people could never guess! You decide to take advantage of this time to open the drawer and take a look.

Secrets? What secrets could a single wife have? It couldn't possibly be something like toys.

"...You are not an ordinary person."

Ryosuke Miyagi was speechless. If he actually opened the drawer and was caught red-handed by Mei Kuroi, he wouldn't be able to explain himself at all.

A short while later, Hei Laiya, dressed in a beige sweater and denim shorts, walked out of the bedroom.

She was also holding a wad of cash in her hand.

"Ryosuke, since I don't know how to thank you, please take this money."

[It's just money? (How disappointing)]

"Really, it's not necessary, I'm just helping out."

After feigning reluctance, he still slipped the money into Miyagi Ryosuke's hand.

After a quick touch, he, as the manager of a FamilyMart convenience store, was already very sensitive to money. With just a casual swipe of his thumb, he had already estimated how much was inside.

It is approximately 20 yen.

Mrs. Mei is still sensible...

This amount of money is equivalent to a month's income for an average convenience store employee.

It's like getting psychic powers and making money at the same time.

"Then I'll accept it."

"Mrs. Mei, you need to take care of yourself and avoid staying in cold, damp places for extended periods. If you feel stiffness or soreness in your shoulders, neck, or legs again, especially if you feel cold at night, please feel free to contact me again."

Kuroki Mei nodded.

All she wanted to do now was get a good night's sleep; she hadn't had a good night's sleep in a very, very long time.

"Okay, I understand. I'll remember that."

Ryosuke Miyagi put on his backpack.

"Also, my wife suggests you take a hot bath tonight; it will make you feel more comfortable."

He walked to the door and took the doorknob.

"Ryosuke-kun." Kuroi Mei suddenly called out to him.

He turned around.

Kuroki Mei gave him a soft smile that was somewhat tired but incredibly genuine.

"That's really... amazing. Thank you."

Ryosuke Miyagi nodded, said nothing more, and turned the doorknob.

The door closed gently.

Inside the room, Kuroki Mei sat alone in the silence. After a long while, she slowly raised her hand and touched her warm and relaxed shoulder. She sighed softly and her ears began to burn as she thought about her loss of composure just now.

…………

You have acquired the secret massage technique, and now you are only one step away from becoming a top blind massage master—by gouging out your own eyes.

Of course, you can also hone your acting skills and pretend to be blind, so that the ladies who come specifically to see you won't mind showing off their beauty in front of a blind person.

[Reward: Suicide knife (Aim at the eye and stop 2 cm away; vision will be lost for 12 hours. Aim at the ear and stop 2 cm away; hearing will be lost for 12 hours. Aim at the mouth and stop 2 cm away; speech will be lost for 12 hours. Stab the head; life will end... No 12-hour limit.)

Note: Cherishing life starts with each of us.

As soon as he stepped outside, Ryosuke Miyagi produced a small knife.

This knife looks like a thick piece of bamboo. The joint between the scabbard and the handle is so tight that if you don't draw the knife out, anyone would just think it's a thick piece of bamboo or wood.

He twirled the strange little knife, which looked like a piece of bamboo or wood, in his palm, his fingertips touching a tiny protrusion at the end of the handle.

Just a gentle press.

Card wipe!

The knife popped out halfway, revealing a hint of cold light.

It's quite convenient, and it even has a clip.

He sheathed the knife and casually slipped it into a side pocket of his backpack.

It's good for self-defense.

He wouldn't be foolish enough to try stabbing himself with that little knife.

The motion-activated lights in the hallway turned on because of the sound of the door closing. Walking to the door, I glanced back and saw that the light was gone from the crack in the window next door.

Ryosuke Miyagi stood there for two seconds before turning around, taking out his keys, and opening the door to his apartment.

The room had a familiar, slightly dusty, and spacious feel.

He locked the door behind him, tossed his backpack onto the low cabinet in the entryway with a dull thud. He didn't turn on the main light, only switched on a floor lamp in the corner, its warm yellow glow barely dispelling a small circle of darkness.

He walked into the narrow kitchen area, turned on the tap, and splashed cold water hard on his face. Water droplets dripped down his chin and hit the edge of the sink.

He returned to the entrance hall and took out the "Witcher's Hunting Manual" from his bag.

There have been some changes on the second page.

Enhancement Points: 3 point of psionic energy

—Battle (Not yet started) (Requires 3 points of psionic energy)

—Perception (Not Activated) (Requires 4 points of psionic energy)

—Survival (Not yet unlocked) (Requires 3 psionic points)

—Special (Not Activated) (Requires 10 Psionic Power)

……

3 points of psionic energy.

He was curious that the low-level monster only had 1 point of spiritual energy, while dispelling the black energy that was binding Kuro Rai Mei provided 2 points of spiritual energy.

What is the basis for this proportion of power? Is it due to doing it yourself? Or some other reason?

Unable to figure it out, Ryosuke Miyagi gave up thinking and turned his attention to the two items that could be unlocked.

Fight or... survive?