Chapter 6 – School is Bullsht, But I’m Still Broke*

Playing the Role – Just Another Noble Brat

Seria was still staring at me.

I kept my fake noble smile up, even as my brain was screaming "DON'T PANIC" over and over again.

She was suspicious, but not sure.

I had two options:

✔ Act normal and hope she drops it.

✔ Say something so dumb she forgets why she was even suspicious.

I went with Option 2.

I leaned forward slightly, looking at her outfit. "Oh, you must be new here. Welcome to the academy! If you need a tour, I charge extra."

She blinked. "...What?"

"My time is valuable, miss." I put a hand on my chest dramatically. "But for a fellow student, I'll give you a discount."

Seria squinted harder.

I internally prayed.

Then, she sighed. "I don't have time for this. Just stay out of trouble."

And just like that—she walked away.

I let out a slow, relieved breath.

Dodged. Another. F*cking. Flag.

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School is a Waste of My Goddamn Time

So, what was my first day like?

Absolute bullsh*t.

✔ Pointless noble etiquette lessons.

✔ Math I already knew.

✔ A lecture about how "great" the royal family is.

I wanted to die from boredom.

The only thing remotely useful was the combat class—where I learned that most students here had formal training and actual fighting styles.

Unlike me, who had just been punching things until they died.

"Huh. Maybe I should work on that."

But that was a problem for future me.

Right now?

I needed money.

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Selling My Monster Loot – Oh Right, I'm Broke

After escaping school, I finally remembered—

I still had monster loot from that f*cking bear.

✔ Bear Claws – Tough as hell. Probably worth something.

✔ Monster Hide – Reinforced by magic. Good for armor.

✔ Mutant Core – Glows ominously. No idea what the f*ck it does.

I found the nearest merchant stall that looked shady enough to not ask questions.

The old merchant eyed me suspiciously. "You a Hunter, boy?"

"Something like that."

I plopped the bear parts onto the counter. "How much?"

The merchant raised an eyebrow, then inspected the goods.

After a moment, he whistled. "Mutant beast parts, eh? Not bad, kid. I'll give you—"

He told me the price.

I stared at him.

Then I stared at my loot.

Then back at him.

"Do I look like a f*cking idiot?"

The merchant sighed. "Fine. Double."

I grinned. "Deal."

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Feeding My Only Companion – The Horse

With my freshly earned cash, I finally remembered—

I had a stolen horse that I had completely forgotten to feed.

When I got back to the stables, the horse gave me the most judgmental look I'd ever seen.

"Oh, shut up. You survived."

It neighed angrily.

I sighed and bought it some food.

As it ate, I crossed my arms. "You're lucky I'm not heartless."

It ignored me.

I sighed again.

This was my life now.

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Final Thought – Just Another Day Avoiding Death

✔ I survived school.

✔ I made money.

✔ I fed the horse.

All things considered?

Not bad.

But something told me tomorrow would not be this peaceful.

And I was probably right.

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To Be Continued...