thenovelthief Chapter 119:
Chapter 119:
Chapter 119:
Money (2)
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Thanks to the help of Rod and Rize, opening my account was not difficult.
I did feel a bit sorry for the bank manager, who had rushed over, but I had no other choice.
However, we couldn’t increase the limit on Kara’s account. It could potentially lead to political entanglements, making it awkward for both parties.
Everyone understood this, including Kara, so we moved on without any issues.
“It can’t be helped. Our people have caused a lot of trouble. Since the bank has only been introduced recently, it’s better to take it slow.”
“Do you want to use mine?”
If e with my account.
If anything, she would keep it safe, ensuring no losses.
“Hey, that’s against the rules, right?”
“Yes. Unless you go through the proper procedures, you can’t use someone else’s account. The reason we issue two passbooks is so you can check transactions you might not know about.”
As expected, the laws related to finance are very strict. There’s nothing we can do about this.
Just as I was feeling disappointed, the bank employee glanced nervously at another area.
After all the accounts were set up, Rod and Rize were chatting in one corner. The bank employee’s gaze was fixed on them.
He then cleared his throat and started explaining slowly.
“If your family relationship is proven, you can use the account. Rize and Rod, being special cases, can use Sivar’s account.”
“Family...?”
Kara seemed puzzled by the word “family.” I wasn’t interested, though.
It seemed that Rize and Rod were recognized as my parents. Honestly, it wasn’t far from the truth, so I didn’t deny it.
“Is there anything you need?”
“You mentioned family, but...”
“It has to be documented family.”
“Got it.”
Without the documents, it’s a no-go. I was in a unique situation.
In the end, I decided to manage the account myself. Even if I asked Kara, she insisted it would breach the law.
I don’t know if she trusts that I won’t spend much or if she’s thorough with money matters.
Or maybe she just thought there was no point in managing it herself.
“Wouldn’t it be better if the Holy Warrior kept one of the accounts? Since you live together.”
“That sounds good.”
We decided to let Rize manage one of the accounts. I trust Rize as much as Kara.
An interesting fact came up here: Rize never had her own account.
She had lived as a wanderer her whole life and only settled down recently, so she surprisingly had a high expenditure. Rod was similar.
“So, Principal, where do you keep your salary? In cash?”
“It’s more like donations. I get a check for 1 million silver coins each month.”
“Why so much... Or is it cheap?”
A million silver coins to have a Swordmaster at the academy is incredibly cheap.
No one in the academy could guarantee victory against a Swordmaster.
He serves as the final bastion and deterrent, so 1 million silver coins a month is cheap.
“Holy Warrior... No, I feel dumb asking this. Anyway, we’ll be going now.”
“You said you put Usk byproducts up for auction? A considerable amount of money will come in.”
The mention of a large sum of money changed the bank employee’s demeanor.
However, due to the presence of Rod and Rize, he hesitated to speak.
Since I’ll have to visit the bank again later for deposits, we can talk then.
‘For now, Santiago is running smoothly.’
The start of finance is the city of Santiago, naturally revolving around Santiago.
It’s similar to the United States on Earth, not because it’s a superpower but due to its minting technology.
In the past, the edges of silver coins were filed or scraped to reduce their value.
However, the silver coins in this world are different. Like Earth’s coins, the edges are rough, preventing such methods.
Because of this, Santiago’s finance industry naturally advanced. The production of silver coins starts in Santiago.
“After the auction, we’ll return to the bank... Oh, right, Sivar.”
“?”
“Really?”
“Yes, really.”
Kara’s assurance made Sivar smile slightly. He looked happy, thinking about what he would eat.
But Kara felt uneasy watching him. The academy attracted all sorts of people.
While rumors hadn’t spread yet, scammers could approach as time went on.
They might even approach today. She was letting him go alone to see if that happened.
“Go on.”
“Okay. Ignore anyone who seems suspicious!”
Sivar left to buy some tasty treats. Kara watched him walk away.
She didn’t return to the dorm. Instead, she followed him from a distance.
She wanted to check his spending and ensure no one suspicious approached him. She couldn’t help but worry.
‘I hope he just buys something tasty and returns.’
Kara followed Sivar, checking the surroundings for any suspicious individuals.
Thankfully, since the rumors hadn’t spread widely, no one approached Sivar.
Sivar, on the other hand, bought and ate candies and ice cream.
Contrary to Kara’s worries, he managed well on his own.
‘Was I worried for nothing?’
Thankfully, no one tried to exploit Sivar’s kind nature.
Kara wondered if she was too cynical about the world.
“Hey, Sivar? What are you doing alone?”
“...Hmm?”
Until Ellie suddenly appeared. Kara’s expression hardened as soon as she saw Sivar with Ellie.
She didn’t know why, but Ellie’s presence made her feel uneasy.
Ellie had only run into him while looking for herbs.
“Something tasty.”
“You were eating something tasty? Alone?”
“Yeah. Got money.”
“Money? Oh, you had an auction today, right? How much did you get?”
Ellie naturally clung to Sivar, which only worsened Kara’s mood.
Things got even worse with the following situation.
“Looks delicious. Where did you buy it?”
“Want me to buy it for you?”
“Really? Is that okay?”
“Yeah. I still have a lot of money.”
Sivar bought Ellie ice cream. Ellie smiled happily at Sivar’s kindness.
Meanwhile, Kara’s mood plummeted. She thought about intervening but hesitated.
‘...Why do I feel so pathetic?’
She felt so pathetic that she hesitated. Watching them from a distance felt even more pitiful.
It felt like making porridge only to give it to a dog. She had given Sivar money for his benefit, but Ellie was reaping the rewards.
‘He’s spending money like it’s not his.’
This wasn’t accurate. Ellie had refused many times when Sivar offered.
But Sivar kept insisting, even mentioning the candy he bought before.
Ellie eventually accepted, leading to this heartwarming scene.
‘Hah... I’ll stay close next time.’
Kara sighed internally and resolved to stay close next time. Still, she continued to follow them.
She wanted to turn away but couldn’t. Her usual decisive personality made this behavior unusual.
Regardless, Sivar continued to eat ice cream whenever he had the chance.
[Faith has increased!]
“?”
For some reason, it was a very sweet day in many ways.
End of Chapte