“What an incredible amount of money!!” “This is the first time I’ve ever seen this much money!” When Igor returned to the villa carrying the 4 million J in cash from selling the Strauss family’s villa and land, Mirajane, Elfman, and Lisanna were all stunned.
They had never seen such a large sum before.
Of course, since the largest denomination in this world’s currency is 10,000 J, 4 million J in cash was only 400 bills.
“…” “This place is still too remote.” “In a big city like Magnolia, with a population close to a million, a three-story mansion like this would sell for at least 20 million J.” Gildarts sat in the villa’s living room as if he were an old acquaintance, drinking beer and giving instructions.
“By the way, Gildarts, what are you still doing here?” Mirajane glanced at Gildarts with irritation, then asked angrily.
“Come to think of it, weren’t you planning to go to the Wizard Guild ‘Fairy Tail’?
We’re heading in that direction too.” Saying that, Gildarts stood up from his seat and stared at the money Igor had placed on the table.
Then he said with a laugh, “That’s too much money for you kids.
How about I, as an adult, hold onto it for now?” “That’s completely unnecessary.” Igor did not even give Gildarts a chance to touch the money.
Right in front of Gildarts, he stuffed all 4 million J in cash into his own pocket.
“…” Seeing this, Gildarts said with a somewhat disappointed look, “You don’t have to be that wary of me, do you?
Honestly, your attitude really hurts.
Besides, do I look like the kind of person who would embezzle children’s money?” “Yeah.” “Hundred percent.” Hearing Gildarts’ words, Mirajane, Elfman, and Lisanna nodded repeatedly and answered his question almost at the same time.
“…” Seeing this, Gildarts’ eyes twitched slightly.
Indeed, kids these days were becoming less and less adorable.
“Hehe.” Igor looked at the dejected Gildarts and offered a polite smile.
He would not feel the slightest sympathy for Gildarts just because of his pitiful situation.
After all, outsiders might not know Gildarts’ financial situation, but as a long-time Fairy Tail fan, how could he not know?
Gildarts earned a lot every year, but he spent even more every year!
Apart from the compensation the Magic Council forcibly deducted because he used excessive force on missions and destroyed nearby buildings and terrain, this man also spent huge amounts of money on other things.
After all, as far as Igor knew, Gildarts was a complete scoundrel.
Of the three vices — woman, gambling, and drugs — Gildarts never touched drugs, but he indulged in woman and gambling without hesitation.
“Once Gildarts gets his hands on money, he’ll definitely go to a bar and hit on girls, right?!” Igor glanced at Gildarts and said suspiciously.
“No way!” Gildarts did not even dare to meet Igor’s eyes.
He looked up at the ceiling of the Strauss house and said that.
“He definitely would, right?” Mirajane, Elfman, and Lisanna shouted almost at the same time.
“Igor, since we sold the house and land, manage the money carefully.” “I’ll feel at ease if you’re in charge of the funds.
Just be extra careful about fire, theft, and Gildarts.” Mirajane folded her arms, fixed her gaze on Gildarts standing a little ways off, and wore a defensive expression.
“Understood.” Igor nodded at Mirajane with a serious expression and solemnly accepted this heavy responsibility.
“Unpleasant brat.” Gildarts kept muttering to himself as he watched, as if he were dealing with a ten-year quest.
“Since I’ll be in charge of managing and disposing of this money, let’s go shopping in the village before we leave.” Igor gently stroked his chin.
If his memory was correct, this village was located at the southernmost tip of the Fiore Kingdom, while the Fairy Tail Guild was at the westernmost tip of the kingdom… The two were thousands of kilometers apart.
Considering the various complex terrains they would encounter, it would take at least several months to get there on foot.
Therefore, they needed to make thorough preparations before heading to the Fairy Tail Guild.
“Shopping?” When Lisanna and Elfman heard from Igor that they would go “shopping” in the village, they immediately got excited and shouted, “Shopping!
Shopping!
Shopping!” For young Lisanna and Elfman, going shopping in the village was a rare and enjoyable experience.
“Big Brother Igor, can we go shopping in the village with you?” The excited Lisanna blinked her large, moist eyes and asked Igor.
“Lisanna, Igor went to the village to buy supplies for work.
He didn’t go to play…” “You and Elfman stay home and clean up.
After this trip, we might never come back.” Then Mirajane looked up at her younger brother and sister and began lecturing them in a slightly serious tone.
“Big Brother Igor, I’m sorry for causing you trouble.” Lisanna was an obedient and sensible child.
She looked at Igor apologetically, afraid of causing him trouble with the shopping.
“Mirajane, I don’t think cleaning the house will take that much time.
How about this…” “Let’s go shopping in the village this afternoon.
I also have a lot to buy, but I can’t carry it all back by myself.
If Lisanna and Elfman help, it’ll be a little easier.” “When we get home tonight, we can all clean the house together.
That might be more efficient.” Igor, of course, saw through Lisanna’s scheme, but at that moment a brilliant idea flashed through his mind.
He smiled and explained it to Mirajane and the others.
“If Igor says so, then let’s do it that way.” Mirajane, of course, understood what Igor was saying.
She smiled helplessly, deeply afraid that Igor would spoil Lisanna and Elfman.
“Then that means we can go shopping together in the village?” Lisanna looked at Igor and Mirajane a little late.
“Of course.” Igor smiled and ruffled Lisanna’s mushroom-shaped hair.
“Since Igor said so, of course there’s no problem!
But be careful not to cause Igor any trouble…” Still folding her arms, Mirajane reminded Lisanna and Elfman not to bother Igor.
“We understand.
Don’t worry, Mira.
We’ll definitely not cause you any trouble.” Having received positive words from both Igor and Mirajane, Lisanna and Elfman jumped up from the ground in joy.
Igor and Mirajane looked at the overjoyed Lisanna and Elfman and smiled at each other.
“Huh?” Standing beside the group, Gildarts frowned slightly.
Looking at Igor and Mirajane, he muttered to himself, “No doubt about it!
These two brats are definitely dating.” The corners of Gildarts’ mouth loosened, and he gradually entered “watching the show” mode.