Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 60.2

“B-but… one hundred million for a damaged toy? That’s absurd…”

“A declaration of big gold coins! I-is there anyone else!?”

Even the host’s voice was trembling.

But more than anything… that voice…

The man who declared one hundred million slowly walked towards me.

“Time is precious. I will make the payment here. I will take her with me.”

The man placed ten gold coins on the stage.

The host hurriedly confirmed the shining gold coins under the stage lights.

In that instant, I made eye contact with him. But through my tears, his figure was blurred.

Is this… a dream as punishment for betraying him?

“Come here.”

I heard his clear voice.

“Why…?”

“Ugh. If you don’t come, I’ll drag you away.”

The next moment, my body was pulled, and I found myself facing the masked man.

“Host, is there any issue with the payment?”

“Y-yes! No problem! H-here is the contract!”

“Then, this woman is mine.”

He embraced me and confidently left the hall.

“How do you feel? Rin. And are you still crying?”

“Beryl…? Is it really… you?”

“Yep.”

He gently wiped my cheeks.

Over and over… over and over…

“It seems inconvenient without hands. Well, you’ve always been cheeky, so a little inconvenience should be okay. No… it wasn’t just a little. I’ll fix it soon, so bear with it a bit longer.”

“Why…? Why are you here… why…?”

“Pochi, please take care of her!”

“Ugh!”

“Why… well, it’s not Rin’s fault. The blame is entirely on that shitty lord. Also, that money is your money.”

“Me…?”

“Yeah. We’ve been hunting together for two years, and I managed all the magic stones. Rin said you didn’t need them, but since it was a party, it’s normal to split it. That one hundred million was all your share. So, I just bought you with the money you earned. Got it?”

“I don’t understand.”

He poked my forehead and sighed deeply.

“Well then, I’ll explain it again, so listen carefully.”

The honest man explained the same thing again.

I know… but that was what I wanted, and he should have known that the party was for me to keep an eye on him. It was supposed to be considered…

“Got it? Don’t cry again. By the way, if you keep crying, won’t your tears dry up soon? Or does something hurt? Do you want a potion?”

I couldn’t hold back again from his voice.

He’s always like this… even though he hates people… even though he should hate me… he’s always kind…

“Hey, Rin. This world is shit. It’s unreasonable. Things don’t go as you wish, and even if you have power, there are stronger people around… We thought we were strong, but we’re just insignificant. So I decided. At least, I’ll protect the range within my reach. Help me out again. I need Rin’s strength.”

“I… but… I betrayed you…”

“Stop lying. You intentionally let them cut off your hands to buy time, right? I know everything. Also, the young lady is waiting. She gets angry every day that Rin isn’t here, so do something about it… and the situation has changed.”

“Can I… be next to you again?”

“Yeah. Actually, I’m counting on it.”

“……..Yes… I want to… be with you…”

“Ah. Make sure that’s the last time you cry.”

“Yes… sorry…”

“Don’t apologize. I’m sorry for being late.”

“No… not at all… it’s not late…”

He pulled me close and gently embraced me.