Chapter 25

Famous shopping center.

'If I wear a dress like this, I can't help but stand out.'

This was what Eunha said as she left the house.

Of course, it would be better to wear a dress even during battles. But it was time to give up wearing this outfit even in daily life.

It was already inconvenient. After all, she had no other clothes for going out.

That's why she suddenly came shopping.

Eunha walked past the neatly lined shop windows, looking for suitable clothes. Siwoo quietly followed her without a word.

Come to think of it, it had been a long time since she had leisurely shopped with someone. It must have been before her mother passed away.

The shopping center Siwoo led her to was a private space where only VIPs could shop. Thanks to this, she could freely look around without worrying about people's gazes.

"Shall we go back now?"

Eunha turned her head slightly, holding a shopping bag in her hand.

"Already finished?"

"Yeah. One set is enough."

All Eunha bought was a pair of long jeans and a plain short-sleeved T-shirt with no logo.

Suddenly, Siwoo's blue gaze slowly dropped to Eunha's shoes.

"Since we're here, why don't you look at some shoes?"

"Shoes?"

Eunha stopped in her tracks and looked down at her shoes. Indeed, buying a pair of comfortable sneakers wouldn't be bad.

'But...'

After a moment of thought, Eunha fumbled in her sleeve.

She eventually pulled out a penguin-shaped coin purse, a gift from Juhui. She opened the beak of the skinny penguin and quickly closed it again.

"It's fine. I can buy them next time."

Despite earning a decent amount from two gate clearances, Eunha didn't have much cash because most of her money was tied up in her account. She didn't have a check card or credit card either. In short, she didn't have the luxury of spending money freely on shopping.

Siwoo, who had been watching Eunha put the penguin coin purse back, let out a low laugh and moved his lips.

"Since it's a rare shopping trip, I'll buy them for you."

Eunha turned her head to look at him.

"…No, it's fine."

Siwoo was already providing Eunha with things beyond the contract, like the latest model smartphone and a high-end office apartment. The competent manager he assigned handled not only her schedule but also cleaning and recycling at her home. She wasn't so lacking in conscience as to ask for more.

As if reading Eunha's mind, Siwoo crossed his arms with a slightly displeased look.

"Do you think I can't afford to buy you a pair of shoes?"

"It's not that."

"Right?"

Siwoo smiled, the corners of his mouth curling up.

"I'm quite wealthy. Don't worry, I won't bill you separately. Just keep the coins in your piggy bank."

"…"

Did he see it?

The two 500-won coins calmly sitting inside the penguin's mouth.

Well, considering the crazy modern prices, this money wouldn't even buy a pair of socks, let alone shoes.

'But I have a lot of coins.'

Since she had never used them, about 300,000 coins were still in her inventory.

"300,000 coins, what can I do with them?"

Eunha suddenly asked Siwoo as they walked. He was a Hunter, and a high-ranking one at that. He would surely know the value and use of coins.

"…Do you have 300,000 coins?"

Suddenly, Siwoo, who was a few steps ahead, stopped and looked surprised.

Coins were a currency sponsored by the divine beings. Having coins meant having a contract with a divine being.

"No, I was just asking."

Eunha shrugged. Siwoo, who had been staring at her, finally looked away and shrugged.

"Well, it's hard to equate coins with regular currency…"

His blue gaze rolled in the air. After tapping his arm a few times with his index finger, he spoke.

"If I had to put a number on it, maybe around 300 billion?"

"…What?"

"Ah, of course, in Korean won, not dollars."

Eunha, who had stopped in surprise, saw a yellow message box pop up in front of her.

Ding!

The divine being, 'The Cat Wandering in Darkness,' is wearing a proud smile. Did you see it? Take a good look at my wealth──.