Convenience Store 24: The Tower of the End 1st - Chapter 95



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Episode 95 Special Stamps (2)

“… … .”

Team Leader Seo continues to speak in a suffocating atmosphere.

“When I tried the signature menu, Insung Coffee, do you know what I thought? Oh, our team members’ palates have really improved! That kind of coffee, that kind of food! They’ve come to the point where they say it’s tasteless!”

Kwaaaaang-

When Team Leader Seo slammed his fist on the table, the team members flinched.

“I told you, don’t sell your soul for money. If we judge the taste of food fairly, our value will naturally increase. But what is this?”

“… … .”

“What are you asking, you little shits!”

Team Leader Seo’s shout resonated throughout the conference room.

“Whew… … Those who wrote the evaluations, write a statement of your thoughts. Got it?”

“yes…….”

“And this agent, no, this person!”

“Yes, yep!”

Team Leader Seo suddenly started to speak politely.

The agent was stiff and could barely open his mouth.

“What are you doing there?”

“… … Yes? I… … .”

“Do you think I don’t know that you’ve been teasing your teammates? And you’ve done all this time, so do you think it’ll end with a statement of facts? Why don’t you just hire a lawyer or something?”

“… … .”

A few dozen minutes later.

“Phew… … .”

Manager Kim went to the smoking area and lit a cigarette.

‘My heart is still pounding.’

He thought as he took a drag from his cigarette.

‘Well done. Well done.’

It was true that money was urgent.

But after tasting the food at Inseong Cafe, he realized.

The customers waiting to use this cafe are those who have fallen in love with the taste of this cafe.

And the moment he realized that fact, his pride just wouldn’t allow it.

‘A delicious place deserves recognition.’

Yeah. A place that’s delicious has to do well.

Delicious restaurants should prosper more.

“The pancakes were amazing though… … Should I go again next time… … .”

At that moment, Manager Kim was looking into the air and muttering softly.

“The pancakes were so good? Take me with you.”

Team Leader Seo, who had come over before he knew it, hands him a can of coffee.

“Huh! Hey, Team Leader?!”

Looking at Manager Kim, who was hastily trying to put out his cigarette.

Team leader Seo shook his head.

“Smoke comfortably.”

“Oh, yes. Thank you.”

“Well done.”

“yes?”

“I gave it a good evaluation without selling my conscience.”

Could it be because of the praise from the team leader who is stingy with praise?

Manager Kim scratched his head.

“I just did what I had to do.”

“Is it because I only look at guys who can’t do what they’re supposed to do? Manager Kim does stand out a bit, but there’s no one like Manager Kim.”

“I, the other team members… … .”

Team Leader Seo lights a cigarette and chuckles.

“I told him to resign if he didn’t want to see me in court.”

“iced coffee…….”

“There’s no need for Manager Kim to feel sorry.”

Manager Kim shook his head.

“I’m not sorry. Rather, it’s because of them that the innocent cafe almost suffered damage.”

“Right. Actually, you don’t have to feel sorry.”

As the cigarette flame began to die out, Team Leader Seo looked at Manager Kim and said.

“Rather than that, let’s go to Insung Cafe together next time.”

“yes?”

“You said the pancakes were great? They didn’t have pancakes when I went.”

Manager Kim furrowed his brow slightly.

“If you go with your girlfriend… … .”

“Of course you should go. But isn’t it better to go twice than once? More importantly, shouldn’t you take care of your expressions? I really like working as Manager Kim, but I think my social life is lacking.”

“haha…….”

“Let’s go together next week. I’ll buy it. Okay?”

So the two of them walk slowly while talking.

* * *

5 days later.

[I don’t really like cafes. It’s because I don’t like their world where they compete with photos and comments rather than the quality of food. And even now, my mind hasn’t changed. However, this cafe changed my fixed idea a little. This cafe has the magic to make me willingly open my wallet… ]

‘Hoo.’

I smiled as I read the review posted by Red Ribbon.

‘The reviews aren’t bad. Well, that’s why I gave it that.’

I looked at the cards placed on the window sill.

[Inseong Cafe – ★★]

Next to the plastic plate provided in the gourmet guide.

[Red Ribbon – ⧓⧓⧓]

A badge from Red Ribbon was hanging there.

‘It looks good. It’s definitely more enjoyable to watch three than two.’

I don’t feel bad.

Anyway, since you acknowledged my cafe, you must have sent me something like that, right?

At that time, I was smiling happily while looking at the paddle.

Daughter-

“Hello, boss!”

“hello!”

Seon-ah and Soo-jeong come to work at the same time and greet me.

“Hi, guys… … .”

“Huh? Huh?! Boss! Boss!”

Soo-Jung glanced out the window, then suddenly ran towards me with her eyes wide open.

“What is that?!”

“Oh, that?”

I shrugged.

“He suddenly gave it to me. That’s why I put it in a place where I could see it.”

“No, no, boss! Aren’t these from Red Ribbon? Ribbons… … Oh my god, three?!”

Soo-Jung looked at the two plastic plates hanging neatly.

He made a face that said it just didn’t feel real.

“By any chance, the evaluation… … .”

“I’ve already been to the site and looked at everything. The reviews don’t seem bad.”

“Congratulations, boss!”

While Seon-ah smiled brightly and gave her heartfelt congratulations.

“Wow… … It’s not as good as a gourmet guide, but it still gets three ribbons. Wow, our cafe is going to become a total hot spot for Nersta… … .”

Sujeong was busy looking at the board from Red Ribbon with a look of disbelief on her face.

When Soo-Jung didn’t move from her seat, Seon-Ah walked over to her side.

“Sujeong, what are you looking at like that?”

“Just. Isn’t it amazing? Red Ribbon is also the second largest in the industry after Gourmet Guide in Korea, so it’s recognized by such a place.”

“If you’ve been recognized by the number one in the industry, shouldn’t you be recognized by the number two in the industry as well?”

Sujeong shakes her head at Seon-ah’s question.

“Sister, that’s not necessarily the case. On the contrary, there’s a tendency not to give ribbons to places that have been given stars in gourmet guides.”

“why?”

“I think the goal was to discover undiscovered restaurants in Korea rather than places recognized by gourmet guides, but anyway, our cafe is really great.”

Seon-ah also nods in agreement.

“Graham! Our cafe and our boss are both amazing! You may not know this, but the boss really worked hard in the past!”

“Sister, didn’t you tell me about this last time?”

“… … Was that so? Anyway!”

I didn’t really want to eavesdrop, but I could still hear the two women talking.

‘Ugh, I appreciate the compliment, but I’m embarrassed and can’t listen to it anymore.’

I quickly got up from my seat and shouted at them.

“Guys, let’s get ready to open.”

“yes!”

* * *

widely-

‘I guess it’s okay if you come down here.’

The evil spirit shook his head as he looked at the World Tree in the distance.

‘Those damn guys… … Treating an old man like this when he’s not even in good health.’

He was now at an age where his back was starting to get sore.

[If you’re going to test us, I think it would be better for you, the fastest among us, to go. Please work hard.]

It was impossible to ignore the clan leader’s request.

‘Yeah. I was curious anyway.’

He looked down at the special stamp in his hand with sharp eyes.

The tiny stamp featured a shop owner giving a thumbs up and his certification mark.

That sight was strangely funny.

‘I don’t know if this will really work, but if it does… … .’

The evil spirit carefully collected the stamps.

I started walking around Portia.

‘The number of raiders has certainly decreased compared to before.’

In the past, there were quite a few raiders who flocked to see the elves.

“Ugh… … .”

Every time an elf passed by, the ogre instinctively covered his nose.

‘I can’t get used to this smell at all. Ugh… … .’

Even though he had been through all kinds of chaos.

It was not easy to get used to this musty smell.

‘Come to think of it, this change was also caused by the store owner.’

Of course, it was criticized by those who admired elves.

At least the fertilized elves looked more peaceful than ever.

And that’s not all.

‘It affected the Land of Turrets, the Garden of the Giants, and even the White Tower.’

Especially recently.

There was even a rumor going around that when the shopkeeper of the fantasy returned to Baektap, all the magicians treated him with great hospitality, chanting “Mosquito coils!”

‘I don’t know if it’s true or not, but… … .’

At least, he burned ‘mosquito coils’ in a closed space, as he had witnessed at Baektap.

[Ah, this splendid magic! Use it, haa!]

I thought the rumor was quite reasonable, considering the wizards who indulged in mosquito repellent incense.

‘Even so, it’s like that, treating mosquito coils like a treasure… I really don’t understand.’

But one thing is certain.

The fact that the products sold by the fantasy shopkeeper changed the environment of the indigenous people.

The evil spirit soon shook his head and approached the medicine shop run by the elf.

“Just bring me 20 bottles of Sky Dew.”

Sky dew.

This is a potion that can only be found in Elasium.

It’s not terribly special, but it’s very effective for treating addiction symptoms.

It is also a potion that is kept for insurance purposes.

“20 bottles? That’s 4 gold.”

After a while.

A female ghost carrying 20 wooden bottles in a leather sack.

He still looked at the special stamp with suspicious eyes.

‘Is this really possible?’

Honestly, I don’t know.

No, I honestly still thought it was impossible because I thought it had never happened before and would never happen again.

‘… … You’ll know when you check.’

It remains to be seen whether this special stamp really works as the ever-bending heart says.

He picked up the special stamp and slowly placed it on the leather pouch.

That moment.

[Special stamps were used.]

[Check the weight limit. If it is within the limit, you can send the item.]

[Please write the name of the recipient who will receive the item.]

[Warning! If the recipient is not the holder of the ‘Pay’, the item cannot be sent and the special stamp will be canceled.]

Messages appeared one after another before him.

‘Well, the recipient is Lee Ji-soo… … .’

[Confirm the recipient. The recipient is Lee Ji-soo and Hong Yeon’s residual image.]

[Is this the correct target?]

The evil spirit nodded slowly.

That moment.

Ss …

The leather bag containing the stamps suddenly disappeared before his eyes.

‘Is it… done?’

The evil spirit stared blankly at the spot where the leather sack had been.

He took out the Sky Orb and held it up.

[I sent the item, but I don’t know if it arrived safely. Please check!]

After a while, Lee Ji-soo’s excited voice flows out from the sky orb.

[A beggar sent from Elasium?]

[Yeah! I’m so miserable because of the smell!]

[oh my god……!]

Lee Ji-soo’s voice, heard from beyond the orb, was clearly trembling.

[You didn’t really go, did you?]

[Here he comes, he really came! It looks like what he said was true! This stamp is real!]

[… … Is it true that it’s on the 45th floor?]

[Yes! I’m watching it with other clan members right now!]

The expression on the demon’s face becomes blank as he hears her excited voice.

A ghost takes out an extra special stamp from his pocket.

He muttered softly as he looked at the picture of the fantasy shopkeeper on the stamp.

“That crazy shop owner has pulled out another crazy thing… … .”