Chapter 28: Jackpot

Watching if Tilu does as instructed, taking care of her Mother. Kally does look exhausted, unimaginable terror and the constant fear of death take a toll on any right-minded person.

"Master, how can Mila help you?" the small fox in your Lap asks.

"Do you see this Rifle?" you ask her, opening the Case.

Her reaction to a large number of Guns in the Case is expected, with sparkling eyes she stares at the Firearms. As if wanting to eat them, cherish them. A normal reaction for a Child, a Fox Child at that.

Mila stares at a particular Rifle, judging from her View of the Case, it must be the M4A4.

A classic, seen in plenty of movies and an iconic Firearm of the 'Good Guys' in Video Games.

"Do you want to see that one?" you ask the little Fox.

Without any answer from her, she watches closely as you pull the Rifle from the Case, putting it in your Lap and checking the chamber.

"Dima, otsenite ostal'noye pozhaluysta(evaluate the rest please)" you tell your Comrade.

"Konechno glavnyy(Certainly Chief)" Dima answers, standing up. Probably grabbing his Firearm Disassemble Kit.

The Chamber opens, with the Sun rays gazing into it, Mila reacts surprised at the shiny inside of the Chamber.

"Did they put Oil in here or what?" you ask yourself, confused as to why it shines.

"Could be a special ointment." Dima says, taking a peek.

"C-can Mila hold it, please?~" the little Fox asks nicely, captivated by the Firearm.

"It is heavy so be careful." you tell her, lifting the Rifle to her hands.

Mila smiles brightly, seemingly holding the Rifle with her little, adorable, hands. You secretly hold the Rifle from the magazine, holding the Buttstock of the Rifle between your Ribs and Upper-Arm.

"M-master Dan, what rifle do you use?" Mila asks, seemingly having forgotten about the M4.

"Mine is at Home sweety, you can look at it when we are back, okay?" you ask the curious Child.

Seeing Mila's smile, it feels brighter than the Sun. It washes away the stress and even the fatigue chaining your soul and pulling your physical being down.

You give her a head pat, followed by a tight and affectionate hug.

"Chief, take note of this." Dima says, handing you his notepad.

"Opa! We are in business!" you say happily, Mila doesn't understand the situation sharing a confused face.

You explain the current situation to her, that these Rifles are going to get sold. To keep Five Stomachs full and to keep them warm and safe.

Mila starts counting on her fingers, a clear display of dedication even from a young age. Something fairly uncommon in Human Children.

"Master Dan, but that means that one is left out..." she says with a worried face.

"Oh~, hehe, sorry. I forgot to count myself." you tell her.

Panicked and terrified Mila gives you a tight hug around your neck.

"Master~ don't forget yourself! We don't want you to sad tummy!" Mila says, close to tears.

The gentle stroke of her back is calming her panic, almost too much. It almost feels like she fell asleep, slowly moving her into your Arms. She indeed fell asleep.

"Never thought of myself to be able to send a child to sleep, especially not by rubbing their Back." you mumble to yourself, almost silent. Dima doesn't notice your mumbling, he continues to check the Rifles for any defects.

Standing up slowly, ready to hand Mila into her Mother's gentle Embrace. You hear that voice again, the one that seems to always find it's way back from complete silence.

"Gentle... impressive. Unexpected from someone like you." the voice says, breaking off slowly, into its silence once again.

You stop in your tracks, drawing eyes towards you instantly.

"Owner? Are you okay?" Katie asks, standing up.

"Y-yeah, ju-just... thought of something." you tell her.

Looking at Mila, she is still sleeping. A very good sign, especially in these troubling times.

Kneeling beside her Mother's Chair, Kally seems to be exhausted beyond standing on her own strength.

"Milord, food is required." the Daemon breaks in.

"Kally, are you hungry?" you ask her.

"No Master Dan, I'm not, please don't worry." Kally says, suppressing the truth.

"Right.... *sigh* give me your hand." you ask of Kally.

She hesitates, stretching her left hand out. Not long before it starts to tremble as a result.

Kally looks into the ground, ashamed. But also carrying a worried, perhaps even desperate look on her face.

"It's fine Kally, don't worry about anything." you tell her, handing over Milu.

The immediate calmness issued by holding her Child, sleeping in her Mother's arms is one of hope for the Kilu Fox.

"Earlier you told me you're a Druid Fox, what does that mean?" you ask Kally, in a gentle tone.

"It's a reference to one of our talents. My Heartbeat, as Miss Katie explained before, can heal my Daughters wounds. No matter if those are major or not." Kally explains.

Her response touches your heart.

She continues to explain thoroughly, Kilu Foxes are also called Druid Foxes because of their vast knowledge of Herbs, Teas, and the elders carry a special Herb recipe with them, through their Life.

"That's nice to hear if you want, I got plenty of space in my Garden. You could buy some known herbs and plant them there. I don't mind, heck, I'd love to drink one of your Teas." you tell her, standing up again. Your feet feel a bit exhausted.

"It is very kind of you to say that. But, I don't want to add to the Costs of your Household." Kally says, caressing Mila's cheeks as she sleeps.

Your Fox Girlfriends jump in, sharing the same goal as you. Making Kally and her Daughters take care more of themselves.

"Miss Kally, we would also like to taste one of your Teas. Preferably even learn a recipe ourselves, so we can send our Master to sleep whenever we want to." Kate adds.

Kally looks surprised at Katie, processing your Offer.

"One more thing Miss Kally, me and Kate want you to be part of this Family, even if temporarily." Katie welcomes Kally into the Family.

"Thank you Empre-- Katie, we will humbly accept." Kally shares her gratitude.

After the situation has cooled off, you ask Darya nicely for a warm meal.

"Of Course Dan, right away." she says, heading inside.

Dima calls you out, he's inspection is finished. The estimated total value for every gun in the Crate is 1,670,000 Roubles.

Your heart jumps, dancing around happily as you hear the numbers. You have some Ammunition Boxes in the Large pockets of your Tactical Pants.

Dima clearly says that those are about 50,000 Roubles.

Victory in Finances. You will bring the Weapon's Case to the Local Arms Dealer, a Man named Vadim. He takes any Guns he can find and pays a good price for each. Sometimes, he even keeps some of his Arsenal, adding it into his Collection.

You close the Crate, tell your Foxes you'll be back soon. Then, you run off.

The Arms dealer closes in the early afternoon, so you should have a little bit of time left.

Running 'till your Lungs are tired, you arrived. He is slowly closing his Shop.

"Vadim! blya podozhdi!(fucking wait!)" you yell at him.

"Ah! The Chief, what can I do for you?" he says, surprised by your arrival.

Explaining to him the Situation of the Guns inside the Crate. Realizing you can sell the Crate for a good price as well, for a little added bonus.

"Of course, let us take a look." he says, gesturing for you to put the crate on the Table.

Vadim's Shop is a Small House, rebuilt to fit a small Shopfront on the right side of the House's Entrance.

"My Goodness, Chief. I don't know where you got these, but I will buy them all, these are in excellent condition!" he expresses, admiring the Firearms.

"Would you buy this Case as well?" you add.

Vadim rejoices, expressing his immense gratitude for bringing him these excellent Firearms.

"Of course! If you would see my Collection you would probably turn the other way." he expresses his problem.

"Chief, for the Guns I can give you...hm.. 2 million Roubles right now. And the Case, considering I need it. I'll give you another 600 thousand on top." he presents his price, a wonderful choice.

"Everything is yours." you express your gratitude by shaking hands with him.

Vadim hands you the 2,6 million Roubles and you leave. Running back to your Foxes.

Soon after, the Firearms Shop closes. The Town gets quieter, it's rare for that to happen.

Running back to Dima's House. Everyone is still where they were when you left.

"Girls! I got the money, let's go shopping." you tell them, panting.

Your Family rejoices, smiling and celebrating. You thank Dima and his wife for the hospitality and head to the Shop.

The Foxes are happily looking around Town, as the Street light turn on. Couples are walking around, sitting at Tables holding hands.

Kate walks up to you, pulling your Clothes.

"Master~ when are we doing something like that?~" she asks pouting, subtly pointing at the Couples Romantic scenes.

"Uh..I mean, uh... soon." you stutter to say.

"Alright." Kate says with a bright Smile, rejoining her Sister.

Soon you arrive at the Shop.

There, you hand Kally and Katie a basket each.

"Master Dan, you surely are not implying to give me free choice in what to buy?" Kally asks.

"Of course, go grab something you want. We got enough." you tell everyone.

Your Girlfriends brighten up. On the other hand, Kally looks troubled.

"Kally, I got plenty from selling those Guns. Please relax and enjoy Life from now on." you tell her, in a calm tone.

" *sigh* Alright Master Dan, but please stay close to the Five of us." Kally says, breaking free of her chains, finally seeing herself and her Daughter's as part of the Family.

Going around a few lanes, the Foxes still look around, perhaps searching for something specific.

While your Foxes look around, you head to the Digital Entertainment lane. Looking for a Movie, to banish today's anxiety from everyone. Including yourself.