I was transported from Lobotomy Corporation to another world.

[Perspective: Alice]

[Time: One day later]

Alice was kicked out of the shop yesterday because the herbs she needed were too expensive.

Alice, distraught, went to another herbal shop, but could only buy four plants again.

After buying it, I rushed home and cooked it for my grandma.

but……

"Cough! Cough!" Because one of the herbs was missing, the medicine's effectiveness was interrupted, causing the illness to worsen again.

Now even speaking causes him to choke on his own saliva, and he has absolutely no energy.

Alice knelt down beside her, stroking the back of her grandmother's hand, her face showing distress.

Grandma moved her body weakly and said, "Grandson... I don't want to say this, cough cough! I don't know how much time I have left... cough cough!"

Alice panicked upon hearing this, gripping her grandmother's hand even tighter. "No, no! Grandma, you won't die! I'll think of something, don't think about such foolish things."

Grandma laboriously reached out her other hand to wipe away Alice's tears, and sighed, "Grandma... to save me from this illness, the house is probably empty now, there's nothing left..."

Grandma wanted to say something more, but Alice stopped her.

"Grandma, I'm going to work now!"

"You...sigh..." "Ahem!"

Alice bandaged the cut she got from the plate yesterday, and her eyes are still red and swollen from crying.

Alice recalled the doctor's last words from yesterday.

Alice didn't want to become a worn-out shoe, but it really was the only way.

[Despair] [Hope]

The word "despair" came to mind: The inability to buy medicine and the lack of money led to Grandma's serious illness, driving her to despair and forcing her to become a prostitute.

Hopefully, this path is one that's rumored to be very lucrative, but whose existence would be met with disgust and disdain by the world, even if the money is high.

As if she had made up her mind, Alice walked into the alley next to the two alluring girls.

Although it was daytime, there were few people around, and although we had arrived in another world, it wasn't this glamorous.

[Time: One hour later]

Alice, her body trembling, emerged from her pocket with 200 coins in it.

Alice made up her mind. Even though it was filthy and disgusting inside, she was determined to go for it.

His clothes were disheveled and his hair was loose.

If it weren't for the long hair covering her eyes, someone would definitely have seen those swollen, desperate eyes.

Alice walked out with trembling legs. The moment she saw the sunlight again, it felt like she had returned from hell to heaven.

Alice recalled what had happened to her an hour earlier, and fearfully tightened her clothes before running away.

The two female gatekeepers looked around, sighed, and shook their heads.

Alice hid in her usual spot, hugging her knees and trembling alone.

This place was a small corner where scrap metal was piled up, and Alice often hid here to cry or space out.

Once I've calmed down, I'll either go home to face my grandmother or go to work.

Alice was even grateful that she had a place where she could cry alone.

I stayed there for two hours, during which I recalled all my experiences.

Alice suddenly realized that she hadn't encountered anything good in a long time; it seemed like every day had been a tragedy.

Alice suddenly gave a bitter laugh. Realizing what was happening, Alice's eyes widened, somewhat frightened.

Why did I laugh when I thought about these things?

Alice felt a little scared and decided to stop thinking about it. She decided to buy the medicinal herbs first and take them back to her grandmother to cook.

Alice went to a herbalist's shop, earned some money, and finally bought all five [Norwegian Napier] plants.

And I bought medicine to prevent pregnancy.

[Norwegian lacewort] is a flower with purple petals and yellow pollen-like granules at the center.

Alice took the herbs home, then went to the kitchen and started shaking the large vat of water, frantically splashing it all over herself.

Alice wanted to wash away the smell, so she took off her clothes and put them aside, then went back to her room to get another set of clothes to wear.

After a while, I prepared the medicinal soup and fed it to my grandmother. I also prepared the medicinal herbs myself and drank them.

Alice felt somewhat relieved, but suddenly the sound of scrambling could be heard outside the door.

Alice's heart tightened instantly.

Grandma frowned and asked, "Grandson... what's that noise outside?"

Grandma's hearing is impaired due to illness; she can barely hear sounds from outside the house.

Alice hurriedly made up an excuse and then quickly ran out.

Grandma felt something was strange and wanted to get out of bed to check, but she couldn't move her legs no matter what she tried.

As soon as Alice reached the gate, she saw six debt collectors about to walk in.

Alice quickly spread her arms to stop them, shouting, "What are you doing? Don't smash things!"

Upon hearing this, all six stopped what they were doing and came to Alice.

"I don't have time to waste on you, you bitch! Pay me back!"

Alice gritted her teeth in anger, "The time for repayment is far from over! Why are you causing trouble at my house!"

Another man, carrying a stick, laughed a few times. "For poor bastards like you, it's all the same no matter when. You'll all run away when your time is up!"

Another person chuckled and egged them on, saying, "Don't blame us for this! We were just taking precautions! How were we supposed to know if you'd shamelessly run away? Hahahaha!"

Alice was rendered speechless by what these people were saying, and they would occasionally swing a stick to scare her.

"Damn it, why are you guys so slow?!" A deep voice came from behind.

The six men looked back and saw their leader arrive, so they quickly made way for him.

The leader didn't even look, pointing with his finger, "Those who owe money won't pay it back, give them a beating first."

Alice was filled with despair upon hearing these words, and her whole body trembled.

The six underlings hesitated after hearing this.

"Boss, are we really going to fight?"

The leader slapped the man across the face, yelling, "I'll let you hit me if I want! So what if I hit a little wench? I don't care if you kill her!"

The person was beaten and covered his mouth, too afraid to speak.

The six men laughed and waved their sticks, shouting to beat them up.

Alice trembled as she said, "I...I'll go out..."

One of them blocked Alice's path, saying, "What? Trying to run away? You can't just do as you please!"

"He was probably scared, haha!"

Alice trembled all over but still managed to say with difficulty, "I...I'll go out...and get beaten up."

As expected, he was ridiculed after saying that.

Alice was afraid of disturbing her grandmother inside the house and having her grandmother find out.

In the end, he still got beaten up, only this time it was outside.

Alice, her arms trembling, propped herself up as she stood up, clutching the spot where she had been hit.

He wiped his nose, endured the pain, and went inside to sit down.

He grabbed a bandage from the room, quickly wrapped it around his neck a few times, and, enduring the pain, went out the door.

Alice chose to work as a temporary floor cleaner this time.

Despite the pain and scars on my body, I finished sweeping the floor under the scorching sun.

After receiving the money for sweeping, I went to do other chores.

Alice nearly collapsed to her knees due to the scars on her legs during her work, but she gritted her teeth and persevered.

Alice's earnings from work, combined with what she had previously earned, were enough to buy 10 [Norwegian Napier] plants.

Alice went to the herbalist's shop and bought 5 [Norwegian daisy] plants.

[Norwegian naan] is a rather special herb; once harvested, it must be stored in a dark place, otherwise its medicinal properties will be lost.

Alice can't buy more at once; she can only buy what she needs for today.

Alice bought the herbs and went home, then cooked them for her grandmother.

Eating, chatting, sleeping...

[Time: Today]

Alice endured the pain from her wound and got out of bed. After preparing breakfast...

Alice went out to look for some work, and she trembled every time she thought about that hour yesterday.

I don't want to go through it again.

Fortunately, I found some sweeping work and swept under the scorching sun until noon.

Alice received her wages for the day and was extremely tired.

Alice found a rather strange piece of trash while sweeping the floor today.

It was a rather strange-looking jar, containing some green liquid.

The water next to the jar was also green, and you could even see a few duck bones.

Alice didn't think much of it and went to the other side after cleaning up.

After buying the herbs, Alice realized it was getting late and she needed to hurry back to brew the medicine.

Alice remembered a shortcut and decided to take it home.

But suddenly, her path was blocked at a corner. Alice looked up and saw three rather ornately dressed boys.

"Look, brother! This girl is quite pretty."

"You! I'll give you money! How about I have some fun?"

Alice, sweating profusely, took a few steps back. "Make way, I want to go home!"

After that, no matter how much the three boys pleaded and begged, Alice refused.

This enraged the three men, who immediately attacked and began hurling insults.

Alice was so frightened that she struggled frantically, tearing her clothes to shreds.

During her struggle, Alice recalled many things from the past, and suddenly felt desperate and wanted to give up.

I looked up and saw something around the corner.

Alice blinked, trying to see the other person's face clearly, but she couldn't see it no matter what she did.

Alice then realized what was happening and quickly cried for help, but the person seemed to ignore her.

Alice panicked but desperately tried to think of a solution, so she cried out, "Please, please save me! I'll give you two silver coins! Please! Save me!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the person hiding in the corner rushed out.

The speed was so fast that all you could see was the opponent rushing out and throwing a punch.

They shot through one of the men's stomachs.

Alice was startled and raised her eyes with trembling hands.

He was wearing a strange coat, carrying a large knife on his back in one hand, and wearing a mask, bandages, and strange ornaments on his head and body.