Re:Zero -Starting Life in Zero

Seeing Roswaal's slightly twitching face, Green knew that this guy probably couldn't afford the money.

"If you don't have money, you don't have money, why are you yelling so loudly..."

Green chirped to himself, then looked around as if he were selecting merchandise.

"How about this, I think your mansion is quite nicely decorated, why don't you transfer the title to me?"

"puff!"

Emilia, who was drinking black tea, couldn't help but spit it out.

"Ahem, Parker... if Green takes the mansion, where are we going to move to?"

"Haha, Green actually managed to anger Roswaal, that's unprecedented."

Ram took a deep breath. Ever since that white rat entered the mansion, she had almost accumulated all the anger she had in a year in just one day.

Ram took the judgment out of his pocket and handed it to the Count Clown.

"Lord Roswaal, Ram thinks it's better to send this guy to work. The fence protecting Aram Village from monsters needs maintenance. If he gets eaten by monsters while it's being repaired, we can save a lot of food."

Roswaal took the verdict and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he finally regained his usual enigmatic expression.

"I'm so sorry, Green-kun~ Even with the Mezas family's wealth, coming up with a whole cartload of Saint Gold Coins is too much of a stretch~ But I do have a compromise~"

Green scratched his head and asked, "Does 'compromise' mean... half a cartload?"

Roswaal's brow furrowed slightly, but he maintained a forced smile and said:

"Think about it carefully, your judgment should still have a backup in Wangdu, so even if you get the money, you can't spend it."

If you're willing, I can try to restore your status as a free citizen. In exchange, Mr. Green, I'd like to hire you as a guard for the Mezas family.

As for your monthly salary, I'll pay you the highest market rate, about 60 gold coins. How about that? As you can see, our faction is currently in dire need of talent.

The clown's words were true; a prisoner exiled to the border for labor cannot suddenly appear in any official city, or he will be wanted again very soon.

"Sixty pieces!"

Otto exclaimed in surprise, "This is no small amount; it's more than I earn in a year!"

Sixty gold coins would amount to a full six hundred thousand copper coins.

The holy gold coins that Green requested were not regular circulating currency; they were generally used only on special occasions, such as royal selections, noble transactions, and the underground market.

Even if you were given a whole truckload, you probably wouldn't be able to spend it all.

Therefore, the salary received is usually paid in the form of gold coins.

"Can I get an advance?"

Green stood up, leaned over the table, and looked intently at Roswaal.

"sure."

Seeing that Green was interested, Roswaal immediately gave an affirmative answer.

Green slammed his hand on the table and said firmly, "Let's do it. We'll provide three months' worth first."

As long as he remains within Lugnica's borders, he cannot evade the damned laws of the kingdom.

If I were to run away quietly, I'd probably end up in jail again. The status of a free citizen is too important; I absolutely must get it.

Roswaal gave Ram a look, and the peach-haired maid understood and went to get the money for Green.

He then stood up and bowed slightly to Emilia.

"Please enjoy your meal, Emilia and everyone else. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave now. Grin-kun, from this moment on, the safety of this gentleman and the manor is in your hands."

Snapped!

Green stood at attention and saluted Roswaal.

"Yes, sir, we swear to protect the homeowner, Xiao Dan, to the death."

Emilia tilted her head in confusion and asked, "Little Dan...who is that?"

Parker, mimicking Green's gesture, said cutely, "Haha, it must be some kind of nickname, Lydia."

As they were talking, Parker was suddenly lifted off the table by Betty, who had just finished eating.

"Alright, brother, it's time we left this den of idiots. Let's help Betty organize the forbidden library!"

"Dame Dame Betty, if I leave, Leah will be in danger."

Parker struggled in Betty's arms, looking fluffy and adorable.

Betty glared at Green with disdain upon hearing this.

"Don't worry, brother. If that child is threatened, Betty will show up immediately and blast the bad guys to pieces."

"Why are you looking at me? What can a security guard like me do?"

Green pointed at himself speechlessly, trying to defend himself.

"Hmph!" Betty sulked and walked out of the restaurant, her pigtails swaying.

As soon as Parker left, Emilia fell into a brief moment of unease, seemingly no different from a socially anxious person from a certain century.

"Hey~ Grin-kun, thank you so much for finding my badge. It's really important to me."

"Alright, Emilia, Roswaal has already repaid me. Here, look, my gold coins are here."

Green gestured toward the door, and Ram walked over carrying a tray.

On the plate were stacks of glittering Luganic coins, a total of 180.

With a thud, Ram threw the tray onto the dining table, and the tower of gold coins collapsed with a pleasant, crisp sound.

"Take it, you greedy white rat."

"Fantastic! The color, the temperature, the aroma—Spartacus!"

Green buried his face in the pile of gold coins. When he was hanging out with Lord Rom and his gang, he was lucky to get a few silver coins a month. This was the first time he had ever seen so much money.

Upon seeing this, Otto couldn't help but exclaim, "Terrible, terrifying! Green's eyes are like those of a greedy dragon."

Emilia looked worried and said with a reproachful expression, "Grin, Parker said that money can corrupt a person's heart, and things like stealing women's clothing... are not things a good child should do!"

Green looked up resentfully, the gold coins stuck to his face falling off with a clatter, finally landing back into the pile of money with a "clink".

"That matter really is with me... Sigh, well, I'm really sorry Emilia, I've caused you trouble, I apologize."

After all, it's our own Magic Mirror, so we should just take the blame.

Seeing Green's action, Emilia quickly waved her hand.

"It's not that serious, Green. As long as you know your mistakes and can correct them, you're still a good boy."

A certain half-elf once again placed himself, at 114 years old, in the position of an elder.

Little did people know that aside from the 100 years she was frozen in ice, with her mental age of 14, she was essentially a middle school student.

Otto quickly finished the rest of his food, then hastily wiped his mouth and exclaimed in surprise:

"Stealing...stealing clothes? As expected of Grimm-kun, I can't listen to this anymore. Thank you for the treat!"

After saying that, Otto got up and left, but when he reached the door, he took two steps back and waved to Green.

"Mr. Green, I'm about to say goodbye to the Earl. I'm so happy that the goods were sold out smoothly. I need to return to the capital as soon as possible to pay off the debt, otherwise I'll lose an extra day's interest."

Green stared at the gold coins before him, lost in thought. He realized it was time to invest in his future.