Chapter 26: GS24 Yeonhui Branch (2)


    This is the Bless skill I gained by acquiring the Buffer job. It enhances overall stats and has a stimting effect on regr people.


    Heh, what an incredible ability. I truly feel stimted throughout my whole body.


    Min Dohoon turned his shoulders, no longer burdened by the usual stiffness.


    To think my daughter has be such a talented individual. Its truly astounding.


    Ill asionally use the skill on you. So cheer up, Dad.


    Yes, thank you. Ill find strength too.


    Thats what they said, but Min Dohoon couldnt hide his disbelief.


    Argh, damn the lottery! My daughter is in a life-or-death situation, and here we are talking about this trivial issue!


    Min Dohoon reproached himself, shaking his head in frustration.


    Now, he worried more about his daughters life than the convenience stores sales.


    Dad, whats wrong?


    Ah, its nothing.


    Lets switch ces now. Ill take over.


    No, its okay.


    Its fine. Youve been guarding the convenience store all night.


    You can stay a little longer. Thanks to the buff you gave me, I think I can handle another three hours easily.


    Still, go home and rest. Ah, quickly.


    As Juri gently nudged her father aside.


    Suddenly, the convenience store door swung open, and a customer walked in.


    Wee


    In an instant, Juris reflexive greeting transformed into wide-eyed astonishment.


    Min Dohoon shared the same surprise.


    Huh? That customer


    What? Dad? Do you know that person?


    Thats him. The winner of the first prize, the one who bought 100 tickets with the same numbers at our convenience store.


    It was rare for someone to manually purchase 100,000 won worth of tickets.


    Min Dohoon remembered it clearly. The person looked young, and they even went through an ID check.


    The customer, Ryu Min, nced toward thedies section before approaching.


    Amidst it all, Juri stared intently at Ryu Min, but he pretended not to notice her piercing gaze.


    Good day, sir. Do you remember me? I came here a month ago and bought 100,000 won worth of lottery tickets.


    .


    Rather than responding, Min Dohoon stared at the person before him.


    Up close, he could clearly recognize the customer from that time.


    Why has hee? Is he here to express gratitude? Min Dohoon wondered.


    Sometimes, customers who won second or third ce woulde and express their gratitude, calling it fate.


    But this customer seemed different.


    He bought the tickets manually, so theres no need for him to feel grateful to me.


    As if trying to discern Min Dohoons thoughts, Ryu Min replied with a troubled expression.


    D-dear Customer, what brought you here today?


    I want to apologize first.


    As Ryu Min suddenly bowed his head, Min Dohoon looked at him with surprise.


    W-Whats this all of a sudden?


    I saw the news. Due to my consecutive first-ce wins, lottery sales have been suspended. I unintentionally caused damage to your store, so I wanted to apologize.


    Ah


    For a moment, Min Dohoon was taken aback by the unexpected apology.


    Its alright, really. Its not the customers fault. Its not like were going to starve because we cant sell lottery tickets.


    Min Dohoon casually brushed it off.


    With this unexpected apology, the lingering resentment in his heart seemed to dissipate.


    Besides, if you think about it, its not entirely the customers fault either. You said you marked the numbers in a dream, so what could you have done? If it were me I will go all-in on the lottery too.


    Still, I feel like youve suffered because of me, and it doesnt sit well with me. In that sense


    Ryu Min extended a white envelope he had prepared.


    Whats this?


    I want to offer you a smallpensation. Its ten million won.


    Excuse me?


    Surprised, Min Dohoon quickly waved his hands.


    T-Theres no need for this. Take it back


    Nevertheless, I would appreciate it if you epted it. After all, I did cause you some harm, sir. Well then, Ill take my leave.


    With those final words, Ryu Min walked out of the store.


    Hey, hey! Sir!


    Caught off guard, Min Dohoon was flustered as the customer quickly departed.


    I cant believe hes giving me such arge sum of money without any hesitation


    Dad, shall I run after him and return it?


    Huh? Y-Yes, do that!


    Juri grabbed the envelope and hurriedly went outside the store.


    Fortunately, the customer hadnt gone far.


    Excuse me, wait!


    Upon hearing the voice from behind, Ryu Min turned around.


    Juri, panting heavily, approached him.


    Ryu Min! Its you, right?


    Who are you?


    Dont you recognize me? Im Juri! Weve been in the same ss.


    Huh Really?


    Responding as if it were his first time seeing her, Ryu Min disappointed Juri.


    Didnt you notice me? We were in the same ss?


    Sorry. Im not good at remembering peoples faces.


    It was a lie.


    Ryu Min already knew that they were in the same ss and that she was the convenience store owners daughter.


    And the fact that she was the only yer with a buffer ss.


    He didnt know at first.


    That the convenience store where he bought the lottery tickets was run by Juris father.


    I only found out after the 20th regression.


    And it wasnt even in the real world, but in the other realm, where he became acquainted with Juri and identally learned the information.


    Onlyter did Ryu Min realize they were in the same ss, and it surprised him quite a bit.


    To think we get to know each other even though we were in the same ss, but did in another realm


    Such coincidences exist, he thought.


    I know this is a bit straightforward, if you have some time how about we go somewhere to have a chat.


    Ryu Min smiled subtly at Juris proposal.


    I actually dont have any ns, I just came to apologize, lets go and catch up!


    Just like he thought, his nned approach disguised as a mere coincidence had worked like a charm.