Fortunately, Rosé didn’t seem confused like the previous day. She just lay on the carpet in the dining room, exhausted.

The moldy ceiling, like the chairs in the reception room, showed her reality in the most fleeting way.

-5,714 Silla.

That 5,714 Silla was enough money for her to communicate with the company thirty-seven times. But the money was not in her pocket, but rather the debt that the reincarnated person would have to repay in the future.

“You said you paid most of it through a side job…”
“At first, it was 20,000 Silla.”
“And according to the standards of the reincarnated person…”
“About 700 million won.”

Rosé burst into tears. Could a hero who conquered the tower be burdened with such debt? Even if the gate had reappeared, wouldn’t any country give a reward? They just give him some land?

“The master was a true hero who did not seek a reward despite conquering the tower.”

Elion’s defense did not comfort her. It only fueled her anger.

Rosé tore at her neatly combed hair with both hands. If she continued like this, she would never be able to walk the path of a hero. It was unfair that she couldn’t even ask her company for help.

If she couldn’t go back, she at least wanted to ask not to be labeled as a disobedient employee in “The Four Seasons of Reincarnated Person.” But even that was impossible with such a huge debt.

“What am I supposed to do? I have no money, how can I act like a hero…?”

Rosé mumbled in a voice like a crawling ghost. To her, Elion gave a hopeful message as if giving a life raft.

“A survivor’s pension is scheduled to be paid to you every month, Miss.”

Survivor’s pension, yes! She was the daughter of a hero, so a pension should be given! Rosé’s body stood up straight like a pole.

“How much is it?”
“43 Silla.”

If 1 Silla is worth 35,000 won, then 43 Silla is…

Rosé’s calculating mouth turned down.

1,505,000 won.

Wow, that’s a lot for a hero…

“As I mentioned earlier, the master did not seek a reward.”

Ah, right…

Rosé nodded her head gloomily and calculated in her head. It was 1.5 million won. It was a far cry from the 20 billion won she needed to repay, but she could secure her communication expenses after four months.

“By the way, out of the 43 Silla, 15 Silla is used for monthly interest repayment, and the remaining 13 Silla is used for managing the mansion.”
“Elion?”
“Yes, Miss?”
“So what’s the conclusion?”

Rosé’s eyes, which were as dark as the night, shone as she looked at Elion. It was a scary look that could appear at night, like that of a madman. Nonetheless, Elion answered quite faithfully with an even tone.

“Nothing will be left of the pension, Miss.”

That answer stabbed Rosé’s chest quite painfully.

“Then why did you say the pension would be paid to me?”
“It will be paid, but it will be spent on the same day.”
“Ugh!”

Rosé couldn’t hold it in any longer and stomped on the worn-out carpet.

How important was payday for an employee? Wasn’t it like a trap that you couldn’t just get rid of even if you wanted to?

That pension, which was like a salary, disappeared like a mirage. And it was taken away from her…

“I can’t do this! This is a complete scam. It’s a scam! I’m telling you, I became a transmigrated person because of an error!”

Seeing Rosé scream into the air, Elion realized that he was not the one she was talking to, but the creators of the Transmigration Committee who were in the middle of a meeting. Finally, Elion calmed his voice a little.

“Please calm down, Miss. You can make money no matter how much you need.”
“How?”

Rosé’s eyes became teary as if she was about to cry. Elion, unexpectedly, glanced at her and gently opened a system window.

“Huh?”

Rosé’s eyes widened in an instant.

〈SYSTEM〉 Select your occupation.

You can work for a specified period of time by choosing the desired occupation.

After the contract period ends, you can choose to switch jobs, extend your contract, or quit.

A screen with various job options appeared suddenly. While Rosé quickly read through the text, Elion handed her a thin guidebook called ‘Currency of the Kithlode Empire.’

“You’ll need this.”

Rosé unfolded the guidebook with a suspicious look on her face. The guidebook, which depicted the currency of the Kithlode Empire in pictures, was intended for young children learning about economics.

Don is a copper coin, Silla is a silver coin, and Phondo is gold. Fifty Don was worth 1 Silla, and 20 Silla was worth 1 Phondo.

“Please take your time and look through it until tomorrow, Miss.”

At that moment, Elion bowed to indicate he was leaving, even though he hadn’t been dismissed. Rosé hastily closed the guidebook and reached out to Elion.

There were still mountains of questions she had. From what occupation to choose, to how to conquer the tower.

“Elion! Wait!”

Elion stopped walking, but when he turned around, he looked annoyed and very businesslike.

“I have to leave for the day.”
“Leave? But…”

It’s still so sunny out? And he’s a butler. Wasn’t a butler someone who always stayed to guard the mansion, no matter what happened?

As Rosé was startled and flustered, Elion let out a small sigh.

“15 Silla. It’s about 520,000 won with the standard exchange rate.”

520,000 won. It was barely enough money to get through two weeks. Rosé could somehow feel a sense of camaraderie with Elion as fellow employees from the look in his eyes.

Come to think of it, Elion mentioned that his salary was 15 Silla….

“It seems like you understand.”

Elion took off his white gloves and put them in his pocket with a faint smile. Rosé belatedly noticed the small and large scars on his bare hands.

“I’ll excuse myself now. I have mining work to do from the afternoon.”

Rosé couldn’t hold onto Elion as he walked away. Perhaps it was because she felt a pang of sympathy for him. She felt like tears were about to fall.

“Oh, Elion. You’re….”

— I managed to solve most of it through part-time jobs, but there is still a remaining amount to be repaid. So we can’t hire any workers.

What kind of life has he been living?

Rosé wiped away her tears with her sleeve and waved goodbye to Elion.

‘Poor Elion, what would you have done without me.’

How lonely he must have been all this time. It’s a relief that he met such a kind and pretty transmigrated person now.

Rosé clenched her fists and resolved to treat Elion well the next time she saw him. After all, they were both managers.

Meanwhile, Elion was startled by a sudden chill as he grabbed his work clothes in his private room.

He had felt this way many times before, but today he strongly felt that he didn’t want to leave Blue Rock and come back forever.

•·················•·················•

Elion, who had to lift a pickaxe for a living, returned to the manor the next day to make Rosé’s breakfast.

Unlike the day before, the table was bare. Rye bread, clear soup, and a glass of lukewarm water.

But Rosé, who knew he must have been tired, ate breakfast without complaint. Then, after urging Elion to take a nap and patting his stomach, she called up the system.

〈SYSTEM〉 Select a profession.

Rosé’s goal was to secure visa funds. Although she hinted at cooperation with Elion, she was not yet ready to become a hero. Therefore, she needed money to communicate with the company.

‘I need to earn communication expenses somehow….’

Rosé, with a sore throat, took a sip of the remaining water and checked the screen.

Unemployed
Eats, drinks, and lives at home. Sometimes they can help with housework. Although it may be unexpected, a promotion may still occur.
Contract period: 1 week
Salary: 0
Requirements: None

Maid
Enters wealthy homes to help with chores. You may be bullied, but promotion is easy.
Contract period: 4 weeks
Salary: 10 sillas
Requirements: None

Farm worker
Enters farms that need labor and works like a slave. It requires considerable physical strength, but promotion is easy.
Contract period: 4 weeks
Salary: 30 sillas
Requirements: Physical strength of 100 or higher

Office worker
Enters a company and handles various documents. As it requires considerable concentration, promotion is difficult.
Contract period: 4 weeks
Salary: 60 sillas
Requirements: Intelligence of 100 or higher

Test subject
Goes to a restricted island where civilians are not allowed to enter and becomes a test subject for the development of various new medicines. Promotion cannot be guaranteed.
Contract period: Varies depending on the experiment
Salary: Varies depending on the experiment
Requirements: None

Mercenary
Goes to a nearby guild and performs tasks. If the performance is good, promotion can be quick.
Contract period: Varies depending on the request
Salary: Varies depending on the request
Requirements: Physical and muscular strength of 200 or higher.

Door-to-door salesperson
Buys unpopular stock from a nearby store and starts door-to-door sales. If the sales ability is good, not only promotion but also more profits than the cost can be made.
Contract period: 4 weeks
Salary: Varies depending on the product price
Requirements: Charisma of 100 or higher

Auction slave
Travels to the central slave market of Thoman, which boasts a long history, and participates in auctions as a slave. Promotion cannot be guaranteed.
Contract period: Varies depending on the bidding conditions
Salary: Varies depending on the bidding conditions
Requirements: None

Sparring partner
Becomes a practice partner for athletes participating in the Imperial Martial Arts Competition, which is held once a year. As it requires considerable toughness, promotion is difficult.
Contract period: 4 weeks
Salary: 100 sillas
Requirements: Physical and etiquette strength of 200 or higher

The offered professions were not as ordinary as Rosé had thought, and the requirements were tricky. The only options that seemed feasible were unemployed, maid, test subject, auction slave, which had no requirements.

There were only three options left, excluding the one that didn’t pay any money. But the test subject and auction slave sounded dangerous just by their names. That left only one option, being a maid.

“10 sillas….”

The communication expenses were freezing her to death.

Rosé took a deep breath. She would only earn 10 sillas for a month’s work, which was less than Elion’s salary. But she had no courage to choose any other option.

〈SYSTEM〉 Do you want to select ‘maid’?
Yes
No

A hand was extended on the screen like an eagle’s claw.

Rosé hesitated between choosing to become a test subject and pressed ‘Yes’ in the end. She wondered if she might even die during the experiment.

“Phew….”

Rosé pushed the screen away and checked the other windows. There were a total of five system windows that the possessor could access.

Job
Character Encyclopedia
Status
Inventory
Quest

She had roughly heard explanations for the other items, but had never heard of the Quest. She had thought of asking Elion about it this morning, but…

— Um, Eli…lion!
— Yes… What can I do for you, miss?
— This, Elion! That’s a vase, not a water bottle!
— Oh, I see. Sorry about that.

Elion had not even slept a wink and couldn’t distinguish between water for flowers and water for humans. Moreover, the dark circles under his eyes extended to his cheekbones. Rosé didn’t dare to ask him anything.

— You should go upstairs and get some rest, Elion. Alright?
— Are you sure you don’t mind?
— Sure. I just need to choose a job.
— I’m sorry. Excuse me, then.

Elion finally went up to his private room on the second floor, staggering. He seemed to have difficulty just standing up. Rosé looked towards the stairs. Two hours had passed, but the second floor was still quiet.

She checked the Quest window, hoping he was sound asleep.

Quest
Resolve various incidents and accidents that occur in the Kithlode Empire.
There are currently no available quests.

In typical game-like isekai stories, completing quests usually rewarded items or money for defeating demons or achieving political success. But this spiritual body was…

‘Are these quests like the ones I saw on the package?’

No way. It can’t be that everything is like this. Rosé shook her head.

Although the part about saving people with her body was a bit problematic, the spiritual body story was no different from other fantasy works, where the core was defeating demons in the gate that connected the human world and the demon world.

The people here seemed to call the gate ‘boundary,’ but…

Kurrr.

Just then, her stomach rumbled loudly. She was hungry. She glanced at the table, but there was nothing else but a plate of stale pasta with a little salt and decoration left.

“As expected, I should earn money first.”

Becoming a hero or conquering the gate was useless without money.

Without money, there was no humanity, no honor. And above all, money was needed to communicate with the company.

Rosé took a deep breath and exhaled hard. She was more passionate than anyone else for the sake of returning home and, above all, for the sake of getting off work.