IWHERSFL 13

~Chapter 13~

‘This is supposed to be a “special item”?’

I never do gacha pulls. I was about to close the window in disbelief, but then my eyes caught the words: “Check Contents”—and I froze.

“….”

I’m just going to look at what’s inside. Really.

Trembling fingers hovered over “Check Contents”, and immediately, a new popup appeared.

Contents of the “Unknown Random Box”

• 100,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
• 50,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
• 10,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
• 5,000,000 coins (0.100000% chance)
  …

I couldn’t believe my eyes.

One hundred million coins?

The lowest amount this box could give was 500 coins, and the smaller the amount, the higher the probability.

Besides coins, there were a ton of miscellaneous items mixed in.

• Double Harvest Hoe
• Lucky Fishing Rod (catch a trophy fish every time)
• 100% Pest Eradication Spray
• Special Fertilizer for Giant Crops
• Mystery Seed Bag
• Hamster-patterned Kimchi Vest
• ++Grade 1 Korean Beef Tenderloin Set
• Sparkling Tentacle from Outer Space
• Emergency Escape Item
  …

Some items looked useful, but there were plenty of absurd ones too.

‘Korean beef, huh…’

If that came out, it’d be amazing. Finally, I could eat meat.

‘But why include a hamster-patterned kimchi vest?’

Clearly, the system was mocking me. Such a cruel, mischievous thing.

The item I really wanted, though, was this:

Roof Design Change Ticket

• Allows you to change the shape of your roof.
• Color and pattern are random!

This was exactly what I needed.

The problem? Its effects were random. I could escape the hamster-patterned roof… but I could end up with something even worse.

‘This is such a broken game…’

Why can’t I just pick the color I want? It’s my house!

Anyway… the random box suddenly seemed worth trying.

0.100000% chance isn’t terrible, and each costs only 100 coins.

But there’s a daily purchase limit.

Purchases available today: 10

Ten boxes… that’s 1,000 coins.

‘And I currently have…’

1,189 coins.

Damn.

After upgrading some household items, that’s all I had left. Bigger, nicer pots and pans—necessary for cooking for two.

…Okay, I also bought some pretty dishes just because I wanted them. But hey! Food tastes better in nice dishes!

‘My materialism is justified. I bought it because I needed it.’

Muttering to myself like brainwashing, I tapped a calculator.

With around 1,000 coins, why not just buy five random boxes?

The contents might be decent, and who knows—maybe I’d get 100 million coins.

‘The odds aren’t that bad…’

Yeah. Five boxes. That’s it.

I added Random Boxes A, B, and C to my cart—red, blue, and yellow, respectively. I had no idea if their contents differed or just the color.

‘For the last two… hmm.’

I once heard yellow was my lucky color. Superstition or not, why not?

“I might as well go with luck…”

I added two more yellow boxes, then hit purchase.

As usual, five boxes tumbled out of a black-hole-like portal.

“Master, these boxes…?”

“Colorful, pretty boxes~! Master!”

Lysian and Ninabel, who had been watching me closely, peeked curiously.

I put on my best poker face.

“Gifts bestowed by the gods.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Ah, indeed~!”

One was a fanatic, the other a fool. Lucky for me.

“Ahem!”

I cleared my throat and grabbed the red box’s gold ribbon. I planned to open them in red, blue, yellow order.

‘Please, let the Roof Design Change Ticket come out…!’

One hundred million coins would be amazing too, but that probability was insanely low.

Heart pounding, I opened the red box.

And…

Flash!

A dazzling light poured out, and the item floated, bathed in radiance.

Revealed in the glow was…

Hamster-patterned Kimchi Vest

“….”

You’ve got to be kidding me.

I barely held back a string of curses.

Deep breaths. The system might really be a god—I can’t swear at it.

Meanwhile, my clueless spirit chirped happily about the vest.

“Master~! The gods must really like hamsters! Ninny likes hamsters too!”

Fine, you wear it. I slapped the hamster-patterned vest onto my little water-droplet companion. Mostly just draped it on.

“Alright… stay calm.”

Several deep breaths later, I picked up the blue box.

Roof Design Change Ticket, please, please…

Hamster-patterned Sleeping Socks

“….”

Are you kidding me?

My eyelids twitched in fury. I spent 100 coins on this nonsense.

‘Damn! Classic broken game! Probabilistic item sales are only for failed games!’

I wanted to slap my past self for wasting 500 coins on these boxes.

Three boxes remained… all yellow.

‘System-god, please, please. No more hamster patterns.’

Tears threatening, I opened the yellow boxes, praying. The roof ticket was optional—but no more hamsters, please…

Hamster-patterned Oven Mitt

“AAAH!”

I threw the mitt in rage. It slapped Lysian in the face and fell to the floor.

He blinked in shock, gave an awkward smile, and picked it up.

“Not a bad pattern, in my opinion… don’t you like it, Master?”

I shivered as I answered.

“No, I don’t hate it… I don’t… hate it…”

I’m just mad! I could see the system’s mocking intent clearly!

Gritting my teeth, I opened the last box, no hope left.

++Grade 1 Korean Beef Tenderloin Set

“….”

Better than hamsters. Fine, I’ll eat it…

But no salt! How am I supposed to grill meat without salt? I sighed and opened the final box.

And inside…

Roof Design Change Ticket

“…!”

I staggered in shock.

The bluish status window still displayed it: Roof Design Change Ticket.

“R-really…?”

The ticket shimmered gold and floated gently onto my palm.

Written in Korean:

Roof Design Change Ticket:

• Tear along the perforation to use.

…It really came out?

Dumbfounded, I stared at it and laughed awkwardly.

My mood flipped from bad to ecstatic—like riding a rollercoaster.

Then it hit me…

‘This is why people get addicted to gambling.’

The dopamine from gambling is that intense…! Truly evil.

‘This is the last time. No more. I’m done!’

Resolute, I tore the ticket. Sparkling fragments fluttered like butterflies, scattering multicolored light across the roof.

From the top, the roof began to change.

‘Please… something normal… please!’

Hands clasped, I prayed fervently. Moments later…

Roof design changed.

• Changed to a “Bright Raspberry-colored Roof”!

“…!”

I squealed, jumping like a rabbit.

Yes! I did it! Finally, a beautiful roof~!

“Master…?”

“Oh my god… I’m so happy. I didn’t say anything, but I was going crazy over that hamster-patterned roof. Who lives in a house with a hamster-patterned roof? Right? Ah! I’m just so happy!”

Before I knew it, I was holding Lysian’s hands and dancing.

He gave a wry smile, wrapped me gently, and assumed a waltz hold.

Spin… he lifted me slightly with one arm, turning me around once.

Strong arm… wow.

“Why are you so cute?”

“W-what… hey, let go.”

His gentle smile made my heart skip.

Flustered, I wriggled free and dashed away.