Overpowered Reincarnation Perks! - Chapter 3.2
I don’t understand why Callion is doing something like monster hunting with this level of handsomeness.
It seems like he could make much more money doing sales than hunting.
“Are your feet stuck to the floor? If they won’t come off, should I carry you up?”
While I was blankly admiring Callion’s face, Senes sharpened his tongue again.
Senes, I wonder if instead of cutting monsters with a sword, he cuts them with words. I’ve never seen him actually hunt monsters. Even on the way to the village when we encountered a few, Callion took care of them all.
The first floor was noisy with many people, but it became noticeably quieter as we went up to the third floor.
At the end of the right corridor, where afternoon sunlight streamed in through long windows, there were two rooms side by side.
I was in room 310. Callion and Senes were in 309.
We slept together in the cave, but it seems they decided to split rooms at the inn. It was a sensible decision, so I wasn’t surprised, but I felt a little disappointed.
We entered this inn together, but when we leave, it won’t be together.
After all, Callion’s purpose was to bring me to the village. Once they finish restocking, they’ll leave.
“Callion. How long will you stay here?”
“About two days… Ah, don’t worry about your inn fees, Ju-in. I’ll arrange for you to stay at the inn until you find a job.”
Callion said he would help not only with living expenses but also with finding a job, considering that it would take time for me, who had lost my memories, to adjust to the unfamiliar village.
It was an overwhelmingly generous offer, but I wasn’t happy about it.
I’m going to die in 3 weeks anyway.
I don’t have enough days left to settle down and get a job here.
‘I wonder if I could ask him to take me with them?’
If only I had enough combat ability to at least protect myself.
The scream skill is just a buff for allies and doesn’t apply to me, and it’s the same with the healing skill.
The shelter construction skill also only activates if at least one ally is with me. If I hide alone, that lazy do-gooder will probably complain and destroy the safe zone.
In other words, all my abilities are suitable for party play, but the problem is that they’re meaningless if the party members don’t protect me.
And Callion is not someone who protects me, but someone who hunts monsters.
“Please go in, Ju-in.”
Callion inserted the key into my room door and turned it lightly. With a click, the lock opened, and the door creaked open.
Through the slightly opened door, I could see a small bed.
I turned my head to look at the room next door. Thanks to the wide-open door, it wasn’t difficult to see inside. Senes was organizing their luggage, pouring out colorful magic stones from his inventory.
“Callion. I’ve gathered all of yours too. Take them.”
“Alright, brother.”
Callion bowed to me politely.
It meant he was going to restock.
They sell the magic stones they’ve collected from hunting to make money and then use that to buy necessary items for hunting before leaving again.
That’s the life of a monster hunter.
He’s not a traveler, but he’s also not someone who stays in one place.
His livelihood is the hunting grounds, not the village.
And I’m a person who’s useless on the hunting grounds.
‘I don’t want to part like this.’
I grabbed Callion’s hand without thinking.
“Ju-in?”
The moment his hand was grabbed, Callion’s face turned slightly red, but he didn’t show his embarrassment and asked gently.
“What’s the matter?”
“Um, the bedsheets.”
“The bedsheets?”
“I’ve forgotten how to change the bed sheets. I was hoping Callion could help… Would you come to my room?”
I blurted out whatever came to mind as I tried to come up with an excuse, and the bed was the only thing I could see at a glance.
Despite the flimsy excuse, Callion didn’t doubt me and nodded willingly.
I’m a bit worried about how deeply he believes my amnesia excuse.
“Alright. Please wait a moment.”
When Callion asked Senes for understanding, Senes glanced at me once.
I was briefly worried about what to do if that rude guy started picking on me again, but Senes soon averted his gaze and slung his bag over his shoulder.
“Then I’ll go. Exchange as usual?”
“Please, brother.”
It seems Senes is going to restock supplies instead.
He walked briskly past me, brushing by. His steps were as indifferent as if I didn’t exist.
“……”
Strangely, his retreating figure caught my attention.
Maybe it’s because it’s the first time I’ve properly seen Senes from behind.
“Ju-in. Shall we go in?”
“Ah, yes.”
As I opened the door, Callion entered first. I followed and closed the door behind me.
“Um. Ju-in?”
Callion spoke, seeming a bit perplexed after checking the bed.
“It seems the bedsheets have already been changed to new ones……”
“I’m sorry. That was a lie.”
“Pardon?”
“I just wanted to be alone with Callion.”
Suddenly, my throat felt tight.
Is it because I lied?
I pressed my palm firmly against my trembling chest, but it didn’t calm down at all.
“Before we part, I wanted to know your feelings.”
As I looked up at Callion, his expression hardened.
He must be bewildered. To be honest, so am I. I’m not the type to brazenly lure a man into my room like this.
Last night, I did think about properly seducing him once we reached the village, after confirming that Callion had feelings for me too… but my actions just now were more impulsive.
“Is this troubling for you?”
“Huh? No, not at all. I……”
Callion’s flustered gaze wandered here and there. His white face gradually began to turn pink.
Having fair skin is disadvantageous at times like this. It shows too clearly.
Of course, I don’t mind seeing it.
“Do you dislike it because it’s sudden?”
“I don’t dislike it. But… this doesn’t seem right.”
Callion brought his hand to his mouth as if choosing his words, then furrowed his brow, then straightened his posture again and bowed his head towards me.
“Ju-in. I am not a suitable person for you. It would be irresponsible of me to have an intimate relationship with you when I can neither settle in one place nor promise you a future. So……”
He means he can’t get closer because he can’t take responsibility for me.
It was just like Callion to say that. If I didn’t have a time limit on my life, I might have fallen completely for this man after hearing his words.
“It’s the same for me.”
“Pardon?”
“Isn’t it the same for everyone? People don’t know what will happen tomorrow. It’s not just those who fight monsters on hunting grounds who are in danger. People can die from falling down stairs or getting hit by a cart.”
Of course, ordinary people don’t consider the possibility of dying tomorrow, but I don’t have much life left.
I might even meet death faster than Callion, who has to risk his life hunting monsters every time.
