Game world.
Aincrad, First Floor.
Akasaka, Usagisawa Misumi, and Asuna ventured deep into the most dangerous wilderness area. After finally taking down nearly eighty-seven Level 2 wolves, they obtained a large amount of Col.
The three of them sat on the ground, panting heavily, backs pressed together as they supported one another. Looking at the nearly 437 Col in their hands, their faces were filled with joy.
Asuna said, "Now we finally won't have to go hungry!"
Usagisawa Misumi, her face covered in grime from the battle, said, "Now we finally won't have to eat bland noodle soup anymore, and we won't have to eat just one meal a day either... Let's splurge and eat twice a day."
Akasaka was instantly amused by Usagisawa Misumi's words.
But Asuna's next words immediately wiped the smile off Akasaka's face.
Asuna said with a serious look in her eyes.
"No!"
"We absolutely can't eat two meals a day!"
"Otherwise, we won't be able to afford it!!!"
"We can only eat one decent meal a day, just enough to stave off hunger."
"How can it be like this~?" Usagisawa Misumi looked utterly lifeless. How could they have Col now and still not be able to eat their fill?
Asuna put the money into her pocket.
At present, Asuna was in charge of their finances.
There was nothing Asuna could do about Usagisawa Misumi's grumbling.
The total Col they had earned over the previous two days had not even reached 200.
Today, they had finally managed to earn 437.
It was practically a stroke of dumb luck.
What if they could not earn this much again in the future, or could not even earn 100? What would they use to buy food?
Of course, they had to set aside some money for emergencies.
If they