~ Following Nicole’s extremely confident words, the entire scene fell into a prolonged silence.
At this time, a blonde man with a beer belly stood up and was the first to speak.
“800,000, this isn’t a small amount of money~ Nicole?
Have you gone mad with poverty?!” “Here, you go cut your throat and go to the hospital, then see if your medical expenses are any less than 1 million.” Nicole’s one sentence shut the fat guy down.
She jumped down from the car, her steps leisurely, her face completely natural, and her eyes still filled with indifference.
“Heh~ Do you know how expensive this small bottle is in the upper circles?” Upon hearing this, everyone subconsciously shook their heads.
Although they were all known figures with their own status, it was limited to these few blocks.
The Curly-Haired Guy in the Flashy Purple Suit was the only one with actual contact with the upper circles.
After that, everyone simultaneously turned their gaze toward him.
The hand stroking the comb stiffened slightly, and the man in the purple suit hurriedly cleared his throat a few times.
“Hmph, just this little thing, although its medicinal effects are magical, it’s not necessarily very popular.
I think it can’t even exceed 500,000…” In order not to lose face, the man in the purple suit spoke with a hint of disdain.
Nicole strode forward, looked the other man up and down, and then spoke.
“The friends I associate with live in the city center.
If you’ve never heard of them, doesn’t that just mean you’re not important enough to know?
Listen up, you bunch of country bumpkins, in their circles, this small bottle goes for at least 1.5 million~” “I begged and pleaded to get this small amount of stock, and I managed to haggle the price down to 800,000…
This is a life-saving item.
Believe it or not, someone would buy it even if you added another zero.” “Alright, I’ll say no more…
It’s 800,000, take it or leave it.
Plenty of the investigators’ friends have already sent me private messages.” After saying this, Nicole gestured to Anby and Billy behind her, seemingly preparing to get in the car and leave.
“Wait a minute~!” Just then, a burly man with a stubbly, tough-guy face stepped forward.
He crushed the cigarette butt he was chewing on, then threw it at his feet and stepped on it hard.
“I want five vials.” “Big Bro…
Is this really a good idea?” “Hmph, you saw the effect just now.
Even a wound that big could heal rapidly…
Besides, this girl is probably telling the truth.
For those of us in this line of work, what is more valuable than life?” “Keeping one or two vials on hand will give us some peace of mind, no matter what.” It was clear that this Big Bro held some authority among the group.
After he spoke, everyone began to nod in agreement.
“As expected, this Big Bro has some real foresight.
Billy, give him five vials!” “Yes!
Boss Nicole~!” The burly man turned and gave a signal, and a lackey beside him immediately stepped forward carrying a suitcase full of Dennies.
Five vials, 800,000 each, for a total of 4 million.
As Billy returned with the suitcase containing 4 million Dennies, the corners of Nicole’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.
She simply couldn’t stop smiling from ear to ear.
With the Big Bro leading the way, the other groups couldn’t hold back any longer and stepped up to buy a few vials each.
Just like that, Nicole’s stock of vials was snapped up one after another.
All 24 vials were sold, and the trunk of the pink sedan was piled full of suitcases stuffed with Dennies.
Nearly twenty million Dennies…
When did I, Nicole, ever land a deal this big?
Hahaha…
“Oh~ they’re all gone, what am I going to do~?
My investigator friends are probably going to come looking for me again…
Sigh…” As they left, the group could still hear Nicole’s mock complaints drifting from her lips.
After the pink sedan drove away, the Big Bro’s lips curled into a smirk as he slowly spoke.
“Items that can save your life…
I actually thought that girl Nicole would dare to ask for 1.5 million.
I guess I gave her too much credit…
I have an inside tip that a butler from a wealthy family in high society paid 2 million Dennies for two vials of something similar.” “Whoa~!
So expensive!
Doesn’t that mean we got a bargain?” “Hmph, obviously…
With Nicole’s foresight, I can only say…
she’s too naive.” “Hahaha…” It was clear that most of the people here believed they had come out ahead.
As for the earlier wave, they were just playing a game to test Nicole.
On the street outside the Hollow, the pink sedan sped along the road.
Nicole lay nestled among countless suitcases stuffed with Dennies, her smile so wide it threatened to split her face.
“Hahaha…
We hit the jackpot, boys…
I sold stuff worth 200,000 for 800,000!
You two are going to that new burger joint in the district tonight, this Boss is treating!” “For real!?
Then my new model engine oil…” “Get as much as you want!” “Hell yeah!
Long live Boss Nicole~!!!!!” Billy, in the passenger seat, cheered wildly.
Beside him, Anby, who was driving, also had a glint in her eyes.
She had noticed that burger joint while going downstairs to buy instant noodles and had been wanting to try it.
Finally, she had the chance.
“Long live,” Anby added softly.
“I didn’t expect it to go so smoothly.
When we go see Furina in two days, you two better keep your faces straight, especially you, Billy!” “Got it, Boss Nicole.” The pink sedan sped all the way toward the apartment building where the Cunning Hares was located.
Two days later, inside the Serendipity General Store in Lumina Square.
Furina was reading a manga as usual, while the latest news broadcast played on a nearby television.
[This is…
the once-in-a-century kendo genius of the Hoshimi family, Miss Hoshimi Miyabi.
Hello~] [Hello.] [I remember when you first appeared on this program, you were still a rookie Harbinger.
Yet in just six months, you earned the title of ‘Strongest Hunter’ and were unanimously praised by the organization as ‘The Ultimate Weapon.’ I’d like to ask for your thoughts on this…] [I have none.] [Then, do you…] [When will this interview end?
It’s time for my training.] [Eh~!
Miss Miyabi, this is the twenty-third floor!!!] ********~!!!
“Hoshimi Miyabi?
The Strongest Hunter…
Hmm~ So that’s how it is…” Setting down the manga in her hand, Furina watched the small television screen, where a host was exclaiming at the shattered floor-to-ceiling window.
She slowly picked up the remote and changed the channel.
“So amazing~!
Jumping down from twenty-three stories like that, wouldn’t they just turn into meat paste?!” Beside her, the blonde Snakey watching along with her widened her eyes.
“Hmph, why don’t you try it sometime~” “Me?
Forget it, jumping off a building is something I’ll pass on…
Oh right, Furina~” “Call me Manager during business hours~” “Ah~ Yes, yes…
Manager Furina, how strong are you?
Are you stronger than this so-called Strongest Hunter?” Her lip twitching, Furina turned to look at the curious Cissia.
She rubbed her chin and finally spoke.
“Of course I am~ Don’t let this Manager’s unassuming appearance fool you.
When I finally decide to make a move, any ‘Strongest’ will be left on the sidewalk…” “So arrogant?!
So impressive~!!?” “Hmph…
That’s because—” “Sss~ I feel like you’re bragging, but I don’t have any evidence…” Raising an eyebrow, Furina stood up, straightened her collar, and spoke with a profound expression.
“These days, even telling the truth can be questioned.
Sigh~” Bang—!!!!
At this moment, the wooden door was pushed open, and Nicole walked in with an arrogant air, carrying her handbag.
Behind her, Billy held several leather suitcases in both hands, and Anby was also carrying two.
“Yo~ Furina~ Long time no see, did you miss me?
Just put the stuff on that table over there~” Wearing a black veiled hat and a gorgeous second-hand gown, Nicole waved her hand casually.
Billy and Anby, who were behind her, understood her meaning and stacked the suitcases on the solid wood table.
“Did you…
go into the sex trade?” In an instant, the noble aura that had been surrounding Nicole was punctured.
She quickly walked a few steps to Furina, slammed her hand on the table.
“What do you mean ‘into the sex trade’?
I’ve made a fortune…
From now on, I’m a high-class person~ Do you understand?!” Looking her up and down, Furina nodded.
She wasn’t really interested in the outfit and got straight to the point.
“So you bought all the potions I gave you?” “Of course~ Those suitcases are filled with our agreed-upon split.
Take them~” Raising an eyebrow slightly, Furina turned to Cissia, who was just standing there dumbfounded.
“Go on, check them~” “Got it!” The Cissia was agile, reaching the round table in the blink of an eye.
She casually opened one of the suitcases, which was stuffed full of Dennies.
She had never seen so much money before.
She hastily opened several more, wiping the sweat from the corner of her mouth, and turned back excitedly.
“It’s all Dennies, Manager Furina~” “That much money?” “Of course, my dear Furina.” Nicole clapped her hands.
Billy, standing behind her, was stunned for a moment before Anby whispered to him.
Only then did he hurriedly grab a nearby chair and slide it behind Nicole.
With a dramatic flourish, Nicole sat down, beckoning Furina with a tempting curl of her finger.
Seeing this, Furina leaned in close.
“I’ll give you an extra 100,000 on top of the original split, and I can still make a profit~”