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Chapter 5 - [The Aftermath]

As Hiro came back to his senses, he was laying inside of his shop. He had a hard time believing what just happened.

"What if I can take off the title of a backpack, just like I would take off a real backpack?" he thought, immediately regretting it due to how corny it sounded.

A quick glance at the shop brought him some needed information.

Hiro currently owned 411 Coins, because he had a singular coin left from his recent purchases. While this was not enough to buy [Dimensional Teleport], it was certainly not far from it.

From his profound perspective of a seller, he understood what his next step was going to be. "I should sell some items with my [Dimensional Shop]" he mumbled, slightly embarrassed that he was unable to sell anything outside of his newfound shopping system.

Speaking of said system, it rewarded Hiro's diligence with another blue message, shining right into his face. The flash of blue blinded him - it was already dark outside, and he hadn't turned on the lights.

[You Have Acquired 6 x Goblin Tooth.] 

"This can't be. Is the system trying to help me or kill me? This does not feel like a healthy relationship" he joked.

[It Will Be Stored In Your [Dimensional Storage Max], Is That Alright?]

[Yes / No]

His fingers eagerly went for [Yes]. He could barely believe his luck. Otherwise though, the system almost killed him with the attack of a goblin. Hiro had to fight for his life and experienced something truly revolting. 

But he was too far into enjoying the system's perks, that he could criticize it. "You have to work for your fair share, that much is fine with me", he tried to convince himself.

He immediately went to sell those teeth. As always, there was an auction that was being held.

During the time he had to wait, Hiro decided to enter [Dimensional Rest]. He truly deserved it, at least he thought so and that was what mattered.

"I might as well eat something nice inside there", a grin appeared on his face. He got complacent enough to diss his old room as well. "Why do I even have a flat anymore? If I could take a warm shower inside the cabin, I would move out of my room" he thought.

The only saving grace was that he apologized to his room, as it had to go through a lot thanks to his addiction - pardon, collection of items.

Without waiting any longer, Hiro entered [Dimensional Rest]. This time was different though. 

The cabin has increased in size. What formerly felt like a small cabin, now had a new addition. A cozy bathroom has been added. 

As if the cottage had heard him, it both increased in size and tended to his needs. Hiro could barely contain his excitement. He almost picked up his phone and called his landlord to cancel his lease.

Not only would he have saved money but the owner of the building has not been very kind to him as well. But he was able to hold back for now and took a long, warm shower inside his house.

During his shower, a lot of thoughts rushed into his mind. He still had to process that he killed a goblin, even if it was by sheer luck. While the warm water carefully dropped on his worn out body, he started to sit down inside the shower.

He wondered whether luck was a skill or not, a question that had probably occupied a lot of minds before him, Hiro thought. Eventually, he came to the conclusion that it did not matter.

Whether he survived by luck or by skill, it had no meaning. If he survived, that was all he could ask for.

On this day, Hiro decided that he would do everything in order to stay alive.

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