Chapter 320: Just a Coincidence

“Yes, you do,” the Love System replied. “Just don’t waste them. Survive, improve, and make sure you are out of that forest in less than two months. That is your best shot.”

“Got it,” Nnenna whispered.

Her fingers clenched into fists at her sides.

“We plan to be out in a few weeks… if all works well.” Nnenna sighed and rubbed her eyes. “I pray it does.”

With that, she finally shut her eyes for some sleep, something she had not truly had in days. But they were safe now, at least for a little while, so she let herself drift off. Just before sleep claimed her, she gave the love system a quiet permission, If danger comes and I’m unaware, use whatever good points are necessary to protect us…

Morning came faster than expected.

The crew had a quick breakfast, light but enough to keep them moving. Abuchi, however, was already gone before the others could lift their spoons. He was determined to be the first in line at the currency exchange.

Lumna, like Jupe, was a kingdom fueled by trade. Merchants from far and wide flooded its streets, and the currency exchange center was always one of the busiest places at dawn. If you came late, you waited for hours.

But not today. Abuchi had learned his lesson from the marketplace fiasco back in Marka. No more letting others get ahead while he hesitated. The moment he stepped out, he went straight to the exchange center and stood in front, alone.

Ten minutes later, the line had already begun to stretch behind him.

He smiled quietly to himself.

Not today. This time, I am ready.

Abuchi’s transaction was completed quickly, thanks to his early arrival. He returned to the others, holding the neatly packed Lumna currency in a pouch.

currency,” he announced. “Who’s coming with me to get supplies? I ca not carry

glanced naturally at the boys, expecting one of them to step forward

could speak, Karen suddenly stood up. “I’ll go

best idea…” He tried to sound careful, not to

am not strong enough? You think I can not carry stuff like

“No, I just—”

grabbing her

was no point arguing.

Karen celebrated inwardly,

her face. Now this feels

a blank, almost stern expression, pretending

would guess her real thoughts. At least… that was

group and headed toward the market, determined not to repeat the chaotic mess they’d gone through back in Marka. With the local currency in hand, things were already off

as usual, his eyes scanning the streets ahead. Karen, on the other hand, had been dying to say

not talking, and she didn’t want

silence was

goods seem solid. But do you think we got enough? I mean,

at her. “Yeah, I think so. Nnenna does not eat much. I guess you don’t either, so we should be

who doesn’t eat

slowly.

was starting to feel some small satisfaction in the moment, he suddenly lit

exclaimed, eyes brightening. “That’s Nnenna’s favorite snack! She eats it all

Abuchi veered off toward

stood frozen for a beat, lips parting

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