Re:Zero - Starting Life in Chaos.

"Hmm? There's such a good thing!"

Beichen was shocked. He was just thinking about how to trick Miao Xueer into going with him, but this girl ended up coming to him on her own?

"Good news?" Miao Xueer looked at Beichen in confusion.

"Oh, I mean, it's a good thing you're willing to help me."

"I see." Miao Xue'er had no doubts, "Then shall we set off now?"

The girl said as she packed up her stall.

"No hurry, no hurry, let's go in the evening."

"Eh? Isn't your friend injured?"

"It is true that she is injured, but her condition is stable. She just gets exhausted easily."

"So that's how it is." Miao Xueer breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that the girl was kind-hearted and willing to lend a helping hand even to strangers, Beichen was satisfied from the bottom of his heart.

Looking at the stall at his feet that had not yet been cleaned up, Beichen waved his hand and put all the items into the storage ring, then took out a dozen gold coins and handed them to the girl.

"No, not that much. 30 silver coins will be enough."

The glittering gold coins flashed before her eyes, but Miao Xueer not only did not show any joy, but instead looked nervous.

At an exchange rate of 1:100, Beichen obviously gave too much, which made her feel panic.

If Beichen hadn't given her a very good impression and there weren't several beautiful girls accompanying him, she would have almost thought that Beichen had some thoughts about her.

"Take it. These gold coins are of no use to me. Just consider it as a reward for leading me tonight."

"It's free to lead the way."

"How about that?"

"No need really."

Miao Xueer refused to accept Beichen's reward.

Seeing this, Beichen rolled his eyes, put away the gold coins, and said helplessly:

"If you don't want to accept it, I won't force you."

"It's just that this medicinal herb is very important to me. If you can help me find it, it's like helping me in my time of need. I would feel guilty if I don't repay you~"

"This..." Miao Xueer was a little stuck and didn't know what to say.

Seeing that the other party was still hesitating, Beichen struck while the iron was hot and said:

"How about this? This is our first time in this city and we are unfamiliar with the place. Since you have already sold your stuff, why don't you be our guide part-time?"

"Then I'll treat you to a meal tonight as a reward. After dinner, you can take me to find herbs, how about that?"

Hearing this, Miao Xueer hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

"Of course, as long as you don't dislike me."

"Hey, we can't thank you enough, how could we possibly despise you."

After saying that, Beichen took out 30 silver coins from his pocket and handed them to the other party.

This time the girl did not refuse. She took the silver coin and put it in her purse.

After Miao Xueer had finished packing, Beichen stood up and asked:

"Then let's go?"

"Ah."

……

At around four o'clock in the afternoon, Beichen and his companions returned to the designated location.

At this time, a group of girls were gathered together, chattering about what they had seen and heard in the afternoon.

Seeing Beichen coming, they all raised their hands to greet him.

"Nissan!"

"Senior Beichen!"

"Xiaojun."

"Oh, how did everyone perform?" Beichen asked.

"Nisan look!"

Chitanda took the lead and stepped forward to Beichen, took out a cloth bag full of seeds and handed it to Beichen.

"I saw a lot of interesting plants, so I asked the stall owner and bought some seeds. I plan to go back and try to cultivate them."

"Can I eat it?"

"It's delicious."

"Then you can score some points from me then."

"Okay Nissan."

Chitanda smiled and nodded.

Even though her father did not force her to inherit the family business, she still liked all kinds of plants, especially those with economic value.

"Senior, look at this!"

After Chitanda stepped aside, Komari walked to Beichen holding a squirrel-like creature.

"What are you talking about?"

"The owner said this is a flying squirrel that can stay in the air for a short period of time. Look." As she said that, Komari threw the flying squirrel into the air.

The flying squirrel instantly spread out its limbs, revealing the wide flesh membrane hidden within.

With the help of the wind, it circled back and forth in the air for a while and finally landed steadily in Koyomi's hands.

"Isn't this a flying squirrel?" Beichen said.

"Yes, but compared to the flying squirrel, its abilities are stronger, and it has the ability to find special minerals. But it's still a cub now, so it can't be used right away." Komari explained.

"Wow! Good guy, treasure hunting mouse?"

"Hmm, how about it? Senior, can I make a contract with it?"

"Sure. Train it well. You will surely enjoy a good life if you follow it in the future."

"Hehe, I think so too."

After getting the answer she wanted, Komari returned to the group of four and began excitedly discussing future treasure hunts with the others.

"Xiaojun, can you see if this cat can be saved?"

Yukinoshita held a snow-white cat in her arms and walked quickly to Beichen.

The white cat was obviously dying, and there was a faint unpleasant smell coming from its body.

"What's going on?" Beichen asked.

"When we picked up this little girl just now, she was already in a weak state. Even our healing magic didn't work." Xigong explained to Beichen, gesturing with his fingers.

On the side, Miao Xueer suddenly said: "It's a curse!"

"You know?" Beichen had some guesses in his mind as early as when Xueshita explained the situation.

Miao Xueer nodded solemnly.

"Well, I encountered it before when I was in the army."

"This curse is often used against enemies gathered in large areas. It is highly contagious."

"The curse will quickly absorb the host's physical strength and strengthen itself. When the host dies, the curse will be transferred to those who have come into contact with the host."

"If one person spreads the virus to ten people, ten people will spread the virus to a hundred people. If the virus is not discovered in time, it will cause widespread death."

Hearing this, the cat-loving trio felt a tightness in their hearts.

When they ran into Beichen just now, Beichen briefly introduced Miao Xueer to them, so they believed what he said.

"How did you deal with it before?" asked Yukinoshita.

I thought Miao Xueer would have a solution, but I didn't expect that Miao Xueer just shook her head.

"This curse cannot be eradicated. When the military encounters this situation, they will immediately isolate the relevant personnel and leave them to fend for themselves."

"Why is this happening?"

"I'm not sure about that." Miao Xueer shook her head.

Beichen rubbed the white cat's ears and explained:

"Because this curse is 'divine' in nature."

"Divinity?" Everyone looked at each other.

"Well, in other words, it has the ability to resist low-level beings."

"Just like ordinary people cannot harm God under normal circumstances, ordinary means cannot eradicate this curse."

"Then won't we be in danger too?" Chitanda frowned. They all petted the cat a few times just now.

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the three cat-loving people turned pale.

"I'm sorry everyone, although I know it's redundant to say anything, but..."

Yukinoshita had a dejected look on her face, lowered her head, choked with sobs, and was unable to speak.

……