Is This the First Time You’ve Seen a Saint Who’s Also Good at Magic?

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The manager began to open the guitar case.

With a curious gaze, I watched to see what was inside.

Why a guitar case? Is there really a guitar inside? Surely there’s not a rocket launcher hidden inside like in the movies?

A fleeting moment of overwhelming curiosity surged within me. The manager fully unzipped and opened the case.

What emerged from within was a long, beautifully designed staff.

It was the weapon used by that necromancer.

…I didn’t need something like this.

More than its value, it was an object I didn’t want to see, and I frowned involuntarily.

“…Uh?”

“Come on, pack it up!”

“…Okay.”

Under the manager’s urging, I reluctantly stowed the staff away in the bracelet.

With my performance of manipulating the status screen now proficient, the manager closed the case without suspicion.

First, it was right to hear the story and then decide what to do with it.

I swallowed a sigh and looked at the manager.

“Shall we go?”

“Yes.”

I hurriedly followed the manager, who was gathering the bags from the trunk, and we headed into the private room of the café we had reserved.

It didn’t feel like a room café; it was more like a study room.

“Order whatever you like. I come here often, and it’s nice.”

“Aha, okay.”

Not that I frequented cafes, so there were a lot of menu items I didn’t know, but since he said to order anything, I didn’t see any reason to refuse.

I chose some madeleines, financiers, and pound cake that caught my eye in the photos.

After ordering coffee for each of us, the manager spoke up.

“The dungeon where Si-hyun made a mark—though the aftermath isn’t completely cleaned up yet, the most valuable item has been confirmed to be that staff we just saw.”

“Hmm, okay.”

“No one can deny that the nun was the most active in the dungeon! Thanks to her, we made it out safely. What a relief, haha!”

The manager let out a big, exaggerated laugh.

What should I say? It felt tense all over.

I tilted my head and asked, “How much is the staff worth?”

“Cough…”

It seemed he had been waiting for this question.

The manager cleared his throat, covering his mouth, and then replied.

“A hunter in the crafting department who was entrusted with the emotions said it’s worth at least 30 billion.”

“……What?”

“He mentioned that if priced well, it could fetch up to 50 billion.”

“…….”

As I fell silent, the manager beamed with satisfaction.

Wait, so this staff is that expensive?

Then, what on earth…

“It’s fortunate that the item found its rightful owner. In fact, this delayed us.”

“…Ah.”

So that’s what he was busy with.

But wait.

If the staff used by the necromancer is worth that much…

…How much is my nun’s outfit worth?

It was unimaginable, and I frowned involuntarily.

Of course, in this world, magical items are extremely expensive.

However, the price levels between this world and Earth had many differences.

Take potions, for example.

While potions in this world aren’t cheap, the prices in Earth are so fierce they put the comparisons to shame.

In such a scenario, how could the defeated heroine’s weapon be worth at least 30 billion?

If that’s the case, what about my specially crafted nun’s outfit created by the heroes?

While its appearance focused on covering my body, it wasn’t just decorative; the combat outfit was packed with functions. The price should be on another level.

…Should I just sell it?

I felt a sudden, intense temptation.

Just then.

Beep—beep—

The vibrating bell rang.

I tried to stand up first, but the manager was quicker.

“I’ll go!”

The manager swiftly reached for the vibration bell and dashed outside.

His movements were impressively swift and agile, rivaling that of seasoned hunters.

‘…….’

Once I was left alone, I regained a bit of composure.

Thinking about it, there was no immediate need for money.

I might not even know what would happen in the future, so it didn’t seem necessary to sell it right away.

If I sold it, I might never be able to retrieve it again.

Moreover, nothing serves better in hiding one’s identity.

I must have gotten a bit dizzy from seeing such a huge number all of a sudden.

After all, if I’m actively working, I’ll probably be able to live without worrying about money.

I shouldn’t be swayed by money.

Honestly, as much as I dislike the necromancer’s staff, it has its uses.

Let’s hold onto it for the future; I can dispose of it anytime.

“Ha…”

I let out a light sigh.

If that girl hadn’t even shown up, I would have felt more at ease.

“Did you wait long?”

After a brief wait, the manager returned with a tray, neatly setting down drinks and food on the table.

Once he settled back into his chair, he said, “Feel free to eat and drink.”

“Yes.”

I nodded and took a sip of my coffee.

“First of all, um… do you not like the staff?”

“……Um, not really.”

“Well, that’s a relief…”

He seemed to hesitate for a moment, pondering whether to return it and ask for money in exchange.

However, it was an item he had concealed in a guitar case, so letting it go was probably the right choice.

His constant concern about whether I liked it was also noticeable.

It seems it’s best to keep it for now and decide later.

I often find myself repeating the same thoughts, but there’s no rush in dealing with it.

Noticing the manager glancing at me, mopping the sweat from his brow, he spoke.

“What’s left isn’t as valuable as the staff, but it’s the things I promised.”

The manager began taking items out from his bag and handing them to me.

“First, this is a letter of introduction. Please distribute it among the academy students.”

“…There are a lot of students though?”

“Haha! I prepared generously.”

I received thirty introduction letters, double the number of students taking my class, which totaled fifteen.

While I was contemplating the introduction letters, the manager continued explaining.

“It’s from a C-rank crafting department hunter affiliated with the management agency, and only those introduced can receive requests.”

“Okay.”

“It’s neither too precious nor too common. I thought it would be useful for you, Si-hyun. You have connections with Da-young, a B-rank crafter, right? This will naturally elevate your value.”

“Ah, I see…”

He seemed to have put in a lot of thought into this connection based on the academy’s academic information system.

…Although my networking section is still blank.

I should definitely ask people like Da-young or Ji-a to fill that in later.

As I pieced my thoughts together, I took a bite of the broken financier.

In any case, the fact that the manager had worked hard in preparation made me feel good.

Seeing me smile, the manager’s previously stiff expression relaxed, and he pulled out another new item.

This time, it was a small box wrapped in cloth.

“This isn’t something I prepared; it was a request.”

“A request?”

“Yes, the Master of the Knight Guild earnestly asked for it. Remember when we participated in the dungeon raid together?”

“Yes, he was the old man wielding the sword at the front, right?”

“Haha! That’s right. His hobby is making handmade treats, and he specifically requested to pass them to you.”

I received the box he handed over.

It looked like a top-quality product, with beautiful patterns that seamlessly formed a picture along the tie.

“I heard he had a back issue in his old age, but thanks to your skill in the boss room, he regained his posture.”

“Uh, um…”

“He was so delighted that I couldn’t refuse.”

“Ah, please tell him I’ll enjoy it!”

“Of course, I’ll let him know.”

The manager nodded earnestly.

He reached back into his bag again.

The final item that came out was…

“And this!”

“……Oh my!”

Good heavens!

“I wanted to get you every kind available, but I’m sorry; the stock was too low. For now, please accept this first.”

“No, no! This is amazing!”

I received the item he trembled to hand over.

It was the merchandise I wanted most among the Momo Bean goods!

A paper box containing a Momo mug!

Ah… I’m so glad I stayed alive!

I gently stroked the paper box.

As I carefully opened the lid with trembling hands, inside was a white mug with Momo drawn on it.

“W-where did you get this?!”

“Um, um! I pulled some strings here and there.”

The manager’s shoulders swelled with pride.

Did I just feel a spark of light?!

“Though that’s all for now, I promise! I will definitely find all the others, too!”

“Wow… You’re the best, manager!”

I clapped my hands in cheer.

I had given up trying to find it after checking numerous times, so how on earth did he manage to get it? Truly impressive.

“Uh, have you seen Momo’s stream…?”

“Haha, of course! Her voice is so cute.”

“Isn’t it?!”

He recognized Momo’s charm!

I could feel my fondness for the manager soaring tremendously.

Anyway, he’s the best!

With sparkling eyes, I listened to the manager while savoring my coffee and desserts.

As the conversation naturally drew to a close, the manager broached the subject.

“Si-hyun, how about aiming for C-rank soon?”

“Um, C-rank?”

I mumbled as I swallowed the dessert in my mouth.

While sipping my coffee, the manager added,

“Yes. It would make your activities a lot easier in various ways.”

“Hmm, really?”

After a moment of thought, I nodded.

I had mentioned to Ah-reum that I hadn’t leveled up to C-rank yet.

This might be a good opportunity after all.

“Phew… Then, I’ll contact you after this incident wraps up, and we can schedule your upgrade.”

“Yes! I appreciate it!”

“Oh no, we should be the ones thanking you for collaborating with us in the future.”

We shook hands.

The manager’s hand was slick with perspiration, making it feel slippery.

* * *

After leaving the café.

Jang Han-soo, the manager, watched Si-hyun’s retreating figure as she walked away, waving goodbye.

He had offered to accompany her home, but she had declined, saying she wanted to take a walk because the weather was nice.

Seeing that natural demeanor, it seemed she genuinely wanted to enjoy the walk rather than politely turning him down.

The innocent side she showed throughout the day made the manager stifle a chuckle.

She preferred VTuber goods over a staff worth hundreds of billions, after all.

Having that one staff could allow for mass production of goods.

Could it be a unique sensitivity among fans of VTubers? Or perhaps the importance of limited editions?

That might be it.

Understanding that sensitivity is also something that lies ahead.

The manager found himself smiling unconsciously.

In his work, he often encounters people who are unreasonably angry or twisted, but Si-hyun was genuinely a clean person.

When approached sincerely and making an honest effort, it returns in kind.

Having worked for the management agency for so long, he had never met someone like her before.

Moving to the parking lot, the manager climbed into the driver’s seat and called the team leader.

As if they had been waiting, the call connected immediately.

– How did it go?!

“It ended well, thankfully.”

– Oh! Did she like the staff?

“…She didn’t seem particularly interested in it. She was most fond of the VTuber goods.”

– ….

A moment of silence passed.

– Truly, there’s something different about great people! What was her name again? Mumu Bean?

“It’s Momo Bean.”

– Yes, right! Momo Bean! How about contacting her and having the goods produced? Making her the promotional ambassador for the agency wouldn’t be a bad idea!

Suddenly, the scale had skyrocketed.

After a moment’s contemplation, the manager replied.

“…I’m not sure if she would really like that. I’ll proceed slowly while gauging her reactions.”

The manager began to look into acquiring Momo Bean’s goods and also studying about VTubers.

He learned that some people prefer small-scale broadcasts, called hakobang.

Given the ambiguous nature of VTuber Momo Bean’s broadcasts, the manager deemed it best to approach cautiously.

– Yes, yes! I trust you with this. Just report back properly and do your best!

The team leader’s words, urging him not to skimp on support, were met with the manager’s earnest response as he relayed the conversation from the café.

Thus, the worth of VTuber Momo Bean gradually saw an unexpected rise.

* * *

Si-hyun strolled aimlessly under the warm sunlight.

Though I wouldn’t usually head outside just because the weather was nice, neither was I someone who wouldn’t enjoy it.

Since I was already out, I decided to leisurely appreciate the surrounding scenery.

New shops I’d never seen and the diverse appearances of passersby.

With a relaxed heart, I took in the sights around me.

‘Women have such fashions, huh? Interesting.’

My steps felt light as if I could fly.

Wandering without a purpose, I eventually ventured into an alley.

Admiring the beautifully painted walls, I found myself thinking.

‘That dessert was delicious earlier. I should’ve gotten some to go.’

I recalled all the names. I must try them at other cafés down the road.

Conquering new menu items sounds fun, too.

Letting my thoughts drift, I continued my musings.

‘By the way, was what was inside the cloth also some treats?’

To think it was handmade treats crafted by an S-rank awakened elder. I wondered what might be inside.

A smile crept onto my face as I walked on.

Just as I was about to check my phone for the location to find the station, a sudden delicious smell tickled my nose.

The savory yet refreshing aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air.

My curiosity piqued, I followed the scent. It didn’t carry much significance.

I halted in front of a large house. The smell originated from here.

And then I spotted it.

An old man enjoying tea and treats alone in the garden.

The Master of the Knight Guild.