Girl in the Box: Please tell me why I was reincarnated as a mimic monster!

“Haha… I knew you’d say that. You refused just now, so I’ll compromise.” Olitto held up three fingers. “Three gold coins. We’ll buy all your equipment for three gold coins. Our guild’s appraiser has already examined it, and your asking price of one gold coin is too low. We’re willing to offer three times that price. What do you think?”

“…Oh dear, I thought you were going to keep harping on about the box.” Rielfa chuckled. “You’ve probably misunderstood the box’s function. It’s just a mimicry chest. Look.”

"Huh?" Olito exclaimed, sounding completely dumbfounded.

"I'm so frustrated..."

After half a day, I was finally freed and stretched out my arms and legs. Olito stared at me in disbelief, then looked at Xiao and Leifa.

"Who exactly are you...?" Olitto hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.

“Well… I’m just a traveler.” Relfa shrugged. “Anyway, I’ve agreed to the deal, but before that, there’s something I need to tell you.”

Chapter 13 Transaction Completed

"I have something to tell you."

What those words mean to Olito right now is still an unknown, but he inexplicably senses that this is an opportunity, and if he misses it, he will regret it for the rest of his life.

“Miss Reilfa, please go on,” Olitto said respectfully, urging her to move on to the next topic.

"You're a businessman, right?"

"Ah...that's right, I mentioned it before, is there a problem?"

“Ah, is that so?” Rielfa asked, “What are your thoughts on the world right now?”

"Eh……?"

Completely unexpected, the question caught Olito off guard. He had expected something else, but Relfa asked a more philosophical question. When it came to his views on the world, Olito hadn't thought about it carefully.

"I'm sorry, I haven't thought about that yet." Olitto admitted that he hadn't considered such a thing.

“It’s alright,” said Raelfa. “You can think about it now. I’d like to hear your opinion.”

"Since you put it that way..." He pondered for a moment, then gave his answer, "I think the world is standing still."

Stay still?

I find the explanation from the perspective of whole-language comprehension somewhat incomprehensible. Why is the world stuck in one place? Is this how Olitzo sees the world?

"Stay put?" Rielfa gave a playful smile. "Why do you think that?"

"The world is currently standing still. In my personal opinion, it won't change much." Olitto carefully organized his thoughts. "Everyone shares the same consensus: everything in this world is predetermined. It's as natural as the hero defeating the Demon King; the idea that demons are the enemy of humanity is deeply ingrained. But I don't think we should think that way, because demons are also customers, people that merchants must deal with. We might even be able to make money off them. That's what I... as a merchant, think."

At the end of his statement, Olitzo added, "As a businessman." Indeed, this was his perspective as a businessman, a rather avant-garde viewpoint in this world.

Human merchants doing business with demons... Ha, just thinking about it is terrifying. It's quite peculiar that Olitó has such an idea. If other people heard about it, they probably wouldn't feel good either.

Well... I think this kind of thinking is quite normal, maybe it's just because of different values...

“Well… it’s acceptable for now.” Relfa stood up, looked at Olitto, and said, “The deal is done.”

"Thank you." Olitto was overjoyed.

“I will sell you all the remaining equipment,” Rielfa said, changing the subject, “but we need to adjust the terms of our deal. Is that alright with you?”

"...Please tell me, and I will do my best if I can."

Olitzo's expression darkened again; he has such a rich range of expressions.

“I just want the bag of gold coins I just lost back, and consider the equipment I sold you as a favor,” Rielfa continued. “In return, I hope you can help me out when I come to you in the future.”

"What exactly does this 'help' refer to?" Olitto asked cautiously.

“Who knows…we’ll have to see how things go then.” Rielfa shook her head, unsure herself. “Do you think it’s okay?”

"Excuse me, I need to discuss this."

"Okay, please."

Orito walked aside to discuss the matter with his attendant, the one who had brought the fruit earlier, who was probably one of Orito's trusted men. Come to think of it, they'd been standing there the whole time—was that really appropriate? They were clearly the owners of this place!

"Hey, Li, what do you think of this person?" Rielfa asked telepathically.

"...What do you mean, how is it? It's pretty ordinary..."

My impression of this person is just ordinary; in fact, I think this is what a normal businessman should be like.

"Really... just average..." Rielfa glanced at him. "Actually, this guy has been lying to us all along."

"Huh? Wait a minute?" I was a little confused. "Is he lying to us?"

“Yes, I just didn’t expose him.” Relfa smiled. “Don’t worry, he’s just pretending to be a newbie. Actually, this guy is the head of the Borg Merchant Guild. It’s a pretty famous guild, I’ve heard about it.”

"Wow, that's impressive... No wonder you only planned to do me a favor."

In this situation, personal connections are naturally more valuable than gold coins; in fact, if you could really latch onto such a powerful figure, you'd be set for life. But Rielfa clearly doesn't need these things... Why sell Olito a favor? Isn't this just forcing a sale?

Besides... the other party doesn't seem particularly interested in acquiring these items, does they? Is it possible for us to force them to do us this favor? Or do they have ulterior motives?

According to Rielfa, this must be a very wealthy merchant guild. Would they really be interested in equipment that can only be temporarily set at thirteen pieces? There must be many more profitable businesses than this.

After some discussion, Olitto returned.

“We’ve reached an agreement,” Olitto said with a smile. “Let’s do it this way, Miss Relfa.”

Huh? How did it get completed so inexplicably?

"Ha~ I thought you weren't planning to accept it~" Rielfa stretched.

"I'm sorry, it was Olitto who was rude, Lord Dragon King Reilfa."

Olitó and his entourage suddenly knelt down and bowed to Lerfa. They suddenly became very respectful. Had they discovered Lerfa's identity?

"Alright, enough talk, give me the contract." Rielfa narrowed her eyes. "You're not the kind of person who would tamper with a contract, are you?"

"I wouldn't dare. How could I dare to deceive the Dragon King?" Olito said with a wry smile. "It was my lack of experience that prevented me from immediately confirming it was you. I never expected you to appear here."

"Does that mean I'm inexplicably wanted by the kingdom and they won't let me run away?" Rielfa retorted. "Or are you not planning to make a deal with a wanted dragon king?"

“No, absolutely not.” Olitto waved his hand. “Customers are our gods, and you are our god too. We would be more than happy to do business with the Dragon King.”

Olitzo gestured to his attendant, who quickly presented the contract to Relfa and prepared a quill and ink. So, are these people really that adaptable?! The Dragon King is right in front of you! The Dragon King! And this is your reaction?!

“You understand the situation very well…” Relfa quickly completed the contract and returned it to Olito.

Olitzo quickly completed the contract, making it effective, and the transaction was thus finalized.

“Please bring this to our Chamber of Commerce in the future,” Olitto said, handing a badge to Relfa. “With this badge, you can get help within our Chamber of Commerce, regardless of which branch.”

"Thanks, businessman."

So, in the end, I still didn't understand what had happened... These things were all done before I even realized what was happening, without any explanation.

After we got off the carriage, we found that it had driven far away from the capital. However, this made things easier for us, as I vomited out all my equipment at once.

Olito stared at me in disbelief, seemingly muttering something like "what a huge loss." Don't even think about it, I'm not going with you.

The equipment was piled up into two heaps, which was no longer enough for this carriage to carry, so they counted the quantity on the spot and sent people to the capital to hire other carriages.

After learning some more from Olitó, Lerfa took us back.

Sigh... I don't even know what the point of me coming out this time is anymore.

Chapter 14 Let's tell the world!

"Layfa, what exactly did we do today...?"

Li pressed Rielfa for the meaning of what they had done that day. She seemed very conflicted about the inexplicable transaction. No wonder she was a treasure chest monster; a real miser.

Even disregarding the logic, a normal person would find this situation utterly baffling. After all, they only gained one gold coin and also incurred a favor of dubious significance.

Throughout the journey, Raelfa did not answer any of Li's questions, but kept changing the subject, as if she had some secret she did not want to tell Li.

"Your entertainment industry is such a mess..."

What happened to Miss Ghost?

A familiar voice echoed in Xiao's mind, and she couldn't help but feel happy, because Miss Ghost hadn't spoken for a long time.

"Oh, it's nothing," Miss Ghost said casually. "I just thought you guys were really close."

Miss Ghost always liked to say some very mysterious things, which young Xiao couldn't understand, but thought were very impressive. But that's fine, it's okay if she doesn't understand.

Oh, right, you might have forgotten who she is. This ghost lady is Winsor, a ghost that Xiao picked up from the Blood Sea.

Currently possessing Xiao's body, she relies on Xiao's magic to sustain her life. They have not yet formed a connection, and Wenther can leave at any time.

Wenser had no intention of leaving or forming any connection. After all, she was an inanimate object. All she wanted to do now was to follow Xiao to see the world and to see her and her family.

Family... that's probably how it is.

Winsor didn't really know what family meant; she had no family when she was alive. But after seeing them, she felt... perhaps this was what family was.

The heart that no longer exists is warm in the chest where it once was, and it is still warm today. They probably can't understand what the Dragon King's thoughts and actions meant. That's something only someone who knows the truth can understand.

"Xiao, cherish this time..." Winsor said gently, "In the future, you may not see them again."

"Hmm?"

Xiao tilted her head and looked at Wense floating in mid-air, trying hard to figure out what she had said, but she probably couldn't understand it no matter how hard she tried.

"Well, that's all for now..." Winsor patted her head. "Thanks to you, my existence is stable now. Contact me if you need anything, I'm heading back now."

"oh."

Wenther's illusory form suddenly vanished, not because he had died, but because he had possessed Xiao's body, which Xiao could sense. Her gaze returned to what was happening ahead, and she continued to question the meaning behind Reilfa's actions, but Reilfa still did not answer her.

Rielfa, who was walking at the front, took out the badge that Olitó had given her. The badge was engraved with the emblem of the Borg Merchant Guild, and the material seemed to be mixed magic stone. Such things are not easy to counterfeit, so this little thing can prove her identity.

"Here."

But it wasn't Rielfa who needed this; she gave it to Li.

"Whoa!? A badge?" Ri accidentally swallowed it. "Why are you giving me this?"

"Ah...you'll need it eventually, just keep it." Rielfa smiled.

Rielfa looked at the sky. It was dusk, and they were walking on a flat plain. They could see the night sky rising on the horizon, alternating between blue and deep blue. The scenery made them stop in their tracks without realizing it.

So beautiful... I really want to see this with Nao...

Relfa remembered that girl, the girl who had spoken to her not long ago, who was now Relfa's favorite girl.

Because of certain events, Nao had died, but Rielfa used the magic of the life-link to pull her back from the brink of death.

She was the best girl in the world. Lerfa was willing to give up everything for her. Their story was just that—a story of a dragon and a saint.

Such a story is probably not interesting at all, especially the ending... A bard wouldn't write a poem about a story like this and sing it.

I... love Nao... ever since we met, ever since her silly behavior, ever since she died, I have always loved her.

I want to fulfill her dream, her ideal, but I probably can't...

Then let's do everything we can, and while we can still move, let's pave the way for them. Nao must think so too.

Thinking this, she suddenly picked up Li and Xiao, then took off running, shouting as she ran across the deserted plain. It was as if she wanted to vent all her emotions, running desperately towards something.

"Li! I love you all to death!" Rielfa shouted without any shame. "I love all of you! I love Nao the most!"

"Are you broken?! How embarrassing!"

As usual, Rin complained about the out-of-control Rielfa. Actually, it was so shy that it wanted to run away. It had been confessed to by Rielfa for no reason. Everyone else had also been confessed to by Rielfa. It felt so shy, no, so ashamed. Just hearing about it made it feel ashamed.

Who knew, Xiao also started shouting along with her.

"I love my mom! ~~ ...

Xiao shouted desperately in her childish voice, but she couldn't keep up with her breath and couldn't shout for long. However, she was shouting happily. Li was starting to get confused; how did these two suddenly start going crazy?

Leifa laughed along with Xiao. She spread her wings and soared into the sky in one breath, then slowed down to allow Li to settle down.

“Rhythm, can you see this world clearly?” Rielfa shouted as loudly as she could.

"Stop doing things on a whim all the time! It's scary, okay?!"

"Haha~ I was wrong, I was wrong~"

As expected, Rie's first reaction was to criticize her, but after being criticized by Rie, Rielfa actually felt very happy.

"Do you like this world?" Rielfa continued to ask it.

"Of course I love it... It's so beautiful..." Rie looked at the world around her. "I'm really happy to be able to continue living in this world... and..."

I'm so happy to have met you all!

For some reason, Rhythm seemed to be affected by the two of them. It couldn't utter a sound, but its voice, as if it were telling the whole world, telling itself. Rielfa smiled; she had received the best answer, the answer she had been hoping for.