Reborn As A Ghost: Time To Build My Undead Army! Chapter 1577: Enjoying Floor 48

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Despite this whole ordeal with that Bacterium being rather nonsensical, we learned much more about the tower and its inhabitants thanks to him and his thugs, so I’m quite grateful.

"D-Do I have to work a part-ti job to earn more?" Alma asked, growing nervous.

"Haha! No, no, relax," I said. "I can give you so if you want... How much do the others have?"

I asked my family and learned that most had between 50 to 100 million each, which was more than I had imagined. I suppose they’ve been accumulating it passively this whole ti? It was reassuring to know they already had substantial capital.

Alma was pretty much the only newbie to the system. Eraldine offered her so, but I told her it was fine.

"Don’t worry, Eraldine. I’ll give her so," I said.

"Aw, well, if you insist," Eraldine nodded. "With the crystals you got, we’ve earned at least a few hundred million more. The problem is finding where to exchange them. Maybe we should try the next floor."

"I agree," Jonathan said. "Trying to sell things here will only draw unwanted attention."

"They’d quickly realize it was stolen. These spirits are sharper than they look," Lucifer said. "I say we eat, sleep, and get out of here."

"I agree, though those Onsen the spirit ntioned... I wonder if they’re as nice as they said? Sothing about rejuvenating the skin and healing scars sounds really great!" Nia said. "Maria, can’t we check them out? I’d love to take a bath there with Celes too. I’m sure it could strengthen his connection with the Water Elent."

"Sure," I nodded. "For now, let’s look around, buy food, and then head to the Onsen. I saw so large buildings nearby. I think they’re hotels or sothing."

"Sounds really nice! And kind of romantic, hehe," Alma giggled. "Despite how scary another world may seem, by your side, I feel safe, so I can enjoy it despite the dangers..."

"Aw, you think so?" I giggled, kissing her lips. "Well, I’m happy you’re enjoying the mont. You’ll get used to traveling soon, I’m sure."

For now, I need to keep her close while she adjusts to these unusual experiences. Thankfully, my family understood and didn’t seem bothered by it.

"Mama! Mama! I want to try the fish!"

"Wow, what’s that sticky gum-like thing? Mochi?"

"Auntie, can we eat that shrimp over there? It looks yummy."

"They sell noodles with soup, Mom! Let’s go there!"

"Auntie, can we eat the candy over there?"

"I want so at. Can we buy at skewers?"

Nyx, Celes, and Arachne constantly asked to buy anything that caught their interest... I tried my best to keep the kids happy, but they were honestly a bit exhausting!

"Co on now, Nyx. I’ll buy it for you. You don’t have to ask your mother all the ti," Lucifer sighed. "Two bowls of noodles with that soup, please."

"It’s called Ran, sir!" the spirit said. "Two bowls coming right up!"

The little spirits darted everywhere, quickly preparing two bowls. Lucifer gave one to Nyx, who opened her mouth and devoured the entire bowl.

"Nom, nom, nom... Hmm! The soup is tasty, and the noodles are fine! Gulp! Phew!" she said, patting her belly. "Please take the bowl back!"

"Wow, you eat fast, girl!" the spirit laughed.

"Yes, she does," Lucifer said, eating his noodles, his eyes widening. "Hm, what a rich broth! Was this made with lots of at and bones?"

"That’s right, a special recipe! Broth that’s been simring for over a hundred years now!" the spirit said proudly.

"Hmm, shall we buy so for ourselves too?" I wondered.

"Now I’m curious," Partner nodded. "I want so with extra at topping!"

" too!" Celes said. "Mom, can we eat?"

"Celes, you just ate a lot already. Is your tummy really okay?" Nia asked.

"It’s fineeeee!" Celes said. "Please, please!"

"Haha, it’s alright," I said. "Let the boy eat his Ran. We won’t be here tomorrow anyway, Nia."

"Well, honey, if you say so..." Nia nodded. "I suppose I’ll buy for both of us then, Celes."

"Okay!" Celes nodded happily.

"Mama, I want so too," Arachne said, touching my arm.

"You can buy your own, Arachne," I said.

"But..." Arachne gave puppy eyes.

"Okay..." I sighed. "Jonathan, Eraldine, do you want so too?"

"Sure, but I’ll buy my own. Please don’t spend money on , Maria. It’s fine," Jonathan said.

" too!" Eraldine nodded.

"Wow, everyone’s so independent!" Alma said. "I-I’m the only one who’s already spent all my money..."

She wore a stunning pink yukata that fit her perfectly, adorned with delicate flower decorations in her pink hair. She had also bought a good luck talisman and, lastly, lots of sweets. She was eating a candy-covered apple right now.

"Don’t worry, dear. I haven’t given you the money yet," I said. "Here you go, Alma."

I waved my hand, depositing a million into her System Point reserves.

"W-Wow! Isn’t this too much?!" she asked.

"Nah, it’s nothing. Don’t worry," I said. "Let’s go eat Ran! Let save this apple for you."

"Okay, thank you, Maria!" Alma said happily, kissing my lips as she handed her apple.

I took a small bite, and it was delightfully sweet. The caral had a slight cherry flavor, which was quite unique. I wanted to eat more, but this was Alma’s food, so I stored it as promised.

Once we all bought Ran, we sat on the wooden chairs and enjoyed the al while I chatted with the owner, who seed delighted we’d purchased so much.

"Excuse , sir," I said.

"Yes?" he asked, looking at with his cute, smiley face.

"I’m sorry if this sounds rude, but what’s the na of your kind?" I asked. "We’re new to this world, after all..."

"Ah, no problem for custors," the spirit said. "We are Onsenfolk, Spirits born from the Spiritual Hot Springs across these mountains. Our King, the Divine Spirit of Hot Springs, governs this Realm and lives in that volcano. It’s best not to disturb him, as he’s quite temperantal!"

"I see. Does he run this entire place? It really feels like a tourist spot," I said.

"He does, but we help, of course. We figured the best way to survive the tower was to maximize what our realm could offer. Instead of focusing on challenges or hostility, we created a place where Players can find respite," the spirit explained. "Fufu, and by offering plenty of interesting things to buy, not a single soul leaves without spending in our world!"

"I see. You guys must be filthy rich," I laughed.

"Well, we’re certainly not poor," the spirit said, clearly proud of their business. "Thank you for your patronage so far!"

"No problem," I said. "Do you recomnd any hotels? We want to try the hot springs but also need a place to stay for the night, preferably with tasty food and friendly staff."

"All the hotels are top-notch and et safety standards set by our King," the spirit said. "We cater to both those with limited funds and the wealthy. Naturally, the most expensive hotel is the best. That’s the Golden Sakura Hotel. A room costs a million per night."

For all of us, that’s at least five rooms, five million... Eh, it’s nothing. We’ll be swimming in System Points soon!

"I see. And the cheapest?" I asked.

"That would be the Tanuki Grove. A room costs thirty thousand a night," the spirit explained. "However, because it’s so affordable, it’s always full."

"Alright, thank you," I said. "We’ll get going then. The Ran was delicious."

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