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In a world where "Treasure World Online" (TWO) is the most popular game, players can find artifacts, treasures, and rare items that can be sold for real money. The game was created by a mysterious genius developer, and millions of people play it to get rich.

Our protagonist is completely broke. He dreams of playing TWO to escape poverty but can't afford the game. One day, he accidentally wins the lottery—but before he can enjoy his new wealth, he gets scammed, leaving him with only a little money. In frustration, he spends his last savings to buy the game.

But something weird happens. Instead of the normal version, he gets a secret Beta Version of TWO, which has:

Exclusive content that no other player has access to.

Unreleased hidden quests, NPCs, and secret locations.

A mysterious system that gives him strange "luck-based" abilities.

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I stood in the crowded market, holding the long list of ingredients Eve's had given me.

I gritted my teeth, staring at the small pouch of CP coins Eve's had handed me before I left.

> Me (internally): "At least I'm not spending my own money… but still, does this elf think I'm his personal servant?!"

I sighed and shook my head. Just get it done, Leo.

> Me: "I swear, if your cooking is bad, Eve's, you little flat-chest elf, I'm going to—"

> Vendor: "Hey, are you buying or just standing there like an idiot?"

I snapped out of my thoughts and realized I was blocking a vegetable stall.

The vendor, a grumpy old man with a beard like a mop, squinted at me.

> Me: "Oh—yeah, yeah. I'm buying."

I glanced at the list again, sighing as I read through it.

1. Red Horned Boar Meat (Apparently juicier than normal meat.)

2. Golden Root Carrots (Looks like a carrot, tastes like a potato?)

3. Lunar Bell Peppers (They glow. Literally.)

4. Moon Salt (Harvested under moonlight, enhances flavor.)

5. Dusk Spice Mix (Sounds fancy, but it's probably just overpriced pepper.)

6. Elven Wheat Bread (Made from special wheat grown only in elf villages.)

7. Riverdew Leaves (For tea, not food, so why is this here?)

8. Mystic Egg (Wait… why does it say 'beware of hatching' next to it?!)

I grabbed the Golden Root Carrots first. They were shiny, and the vendor swore they were the best.

> Vendor: "These aren't just any carrots! These are Golden Root Carrots, grown with enriched soil, absorbing nutrients from—"

I handed over Eve's CP coins. Not my money, not my problem.

I moved on to the meat stall, where a massive Red Horned Boar carcass was hanging from the roof.

The butcher, a muscular man with scars, raised an eyebrow at me.

> Butcher: "Freshly hunted, best quality."

I sighed and reluctantly handed over Eve's CP again.

The Lunar Bell Peppers were bright blue, glowing faintly like lanterns.

I didn't even argue this time. Just take the money.

The vendor, an old lady with one eye, gave me a toothy grin.

> Vendor: "You sure you want that, boy?"

> Vendor: "Just… don't let it get too warm."

She didn't explain and just handed me the egg.

> Me (internally): "Why do I feel like this will cause me problems?"

After finally finishing, I stood at the edge of the market, checking the CP pouch.

> Me: "Eve's only gave me barely enough… He planned this, didn't he?"

> Me: "This better be the best damn food I've ever tasted."

With the ingredients packed, I turned back toward the shop, ready to face that little elf again.

Day 2.8 the Most Expensive ‘Free’ Meal