I Couldn’t Afford to Buy Mana, so I Started Streaming

“Hehe. Hello? Oguogu, do you want to cuddle with me? We have to go have dinner soon.”

Nureongi wriggled out of its leash and jumped at me.

I easily picked up the somewhat big Nureongi, which was about the same size as me.

Nom nom nom—

While trying to avoid Nureongi’s slobber attack, I managed to greet Luri.

“Luri!”

“It’s nice to see you, Unni. Have you been well?”

“Hmph, you’ve improved a lot in Korean. How did the interview go?”

Nod—

There was indeed a strange stiffness in her tone, but Luri was still Luri.

I held Nureongi’s lead and set off with my family towards the dining room.

“Since the restaurant is on the outskirts of the city, you’ll have to take over the steering wheel from the mid-point. Dad, you can drive, right?”

“Of course. Back in my day, there were no self-driving cars at all.”

We rented a pet car seat from the hotel lobby.

“Na-me Unni, right? Isn’t it illegal not to use a car seat in Texas?”

“Let’s just go…! I’m also over 130 when I wear shoes.”

“So, you’re an illegal girl. I acknowledge that. Confirmed.”

Cheon Saetbyeol presented her thumbs up in front of me.

I bit her thumb with my front teeth.

“Munch.”

“Kyaahhh!”

* * *

The red sun was dipping below the lush green meadow, marking the end of the day.

“Luri, did you wear a dress for the interview?”

“Yes. The evaluation I receive reflects on my sister. I went in as formally as possible.”

“Ah, this stubborn one didn’t listen at all.”

“It was a casual dress code, so I doubt the interviewers discriminate based on clothing. But it’s still impressive.”

“Thank you.”

As we headed to the restaurant, I caught up on various family updates.

Hearing that Saetbyeol was learning ballet made me chuckle uncontrollably.

“Ew, I can’t…”

“So, can you do the splits?”

“I can put my foot over my head. Want to see?”

“Whoa, that’s dangerous! Don’t do it in the car, Saetbyeol! Do it when we get out.”

“Show me the vocal practice you mentioned earlier. Luri said she hates it.”

“Oh, that?”

Cheon Saetbyeol grinned and started warming up her throat.

“Mmmmmm. Aaahhh. You can relax since I’m here, Master. Just say the word.”

“Hwaaa, that’s creepy. You’re good.”

Her voice was thick and sticky like honey, sounding like a theatrical vocalization that stuck in my ears.

Luri shot her a disdainful glance from the side.

Meanwhile, we arrived at the restaurant.

[Panther City BBQ]

“Four people, and one dog! Can we have a quiet table outside?”

“Of course, please follow me.”

We sat at a table where a menu stood alone.

There were no calling bells like in Korea; the staff wandered around from time to time.

Since it was quite a distance to the restaurant, I thought it might take a while to be served if we missed them.

“We’ll start with one four-person platter, please.”

“Sure. Just noted the half-acre health platter. Would you like any drinks? Alcohol or soft drinks?”

“Dad has to drive later, and Na-me and Saetbyeol are on diets. Luri?”

“I want Black Dragon juice.”

“One bottle of cola, please.”

With the orders placed, I leaned back in my chair and leisurely took in the scenery around me.

“Huh? Your hair is black again.”

I pointed at Saetbyeol’s hair.

“Tch, you noticed pretty quickly. I didn’t dye it; just stained it for a day.”

“Ah, I knew it already but didn’t find the right moment to say it.”

“What about you? You’ve been working out so hard that your abs are back?”

“Just to the point where they’re slightly visible. I’m so thin to begin with.”

I slightly lifted my T-shirt to show her my stomach.

“Wow, wow, wow! I can’t see it very well.”

“That’s enough.”

Stopping Saetbyeol was none other than Luri.

As Luri blocked my view, Saetbyeol struggled to lift her head.

“Your order is here!”

“Yes, thank you.”

“Excuse me… are you NoName?”

“Huh? Ah, yes, hrumph.”

“Thank you for visiting. Please stop by the inside of the restaurant later too!”

“Sure, I will.”

“The meat looks delicious. Let’s eat, everyone.”

Brisket, pulled pork, pork spare ribs, and smoked barbacoa.

As a carnivore, this was nothing short of heaven.

“Looks tasty… I should’ve had one more duel before coming here.”

“If you’re full, just take a bite or two.”

“Feed me!”

“What should I give you? Here.”

“Ahn.”

I accepted a piece of meat, forked by Professor Cheon, and munched on it.

The flavor of life spread throughout my mouth.

“Mmm!”

As I chewed on the chunks of protein, I let out a satisfied moan.

“Wool!”

“Wait. Yours will come out later.”

For Nureongi, I ordered unseasoned meat separately.

“Na-me Unni, did you know? Dad is looking for a new job.”

“Huh? Really? It’s only been a year since he retired. Where?”

“Haha, he’s not a full-time employee. He provides consultations to the Raon Clan’s battle wizards once a week. Dad has really benefited from Na-me’s name value, huh?”

“Nah, it’s because Dad is skilled. The Raon Clan didn’t hire him just because he has connections. Anyway, I support you.”

“Haha, thanks. Since I have Na-me’s support, I’ll have to work harder.”

Everyone knows that Professor Cheon is a capable wizard.

He just shifted his career path towards theoretical construction.

Having somewhat overcome my past pain, I felt a warm emotion washing over me.

“What kind of sauce is that?”

While I was pigging out on the meat, Luri pointed at the sauce.

I dipped my fork into it and tasted it.

“It’s like Mexican tomato salsa sauce. Seems like it’s given for dipping nachos?”

“Whoa! Na-me Unni, Mexico!”

“Hey hey hey, quiet down.”

“Haaah.”

We were having such a great time, right?

Dad sighed deeply again, almost as if the ground was going to open up beneath him.

“Na-me, Dad won’t mention what’s passed any further.”

“Yes…”

“Don’t make a dangerous decision like that again.”

“I’ll remember that.”

“To be honest, that cartel called Calchona wasn’t just a coincidence, was it?”

“Well… tch. I’ve only been hanging around dangerous places, so it’s hard to say it was completely accidental.”

“What am I supposed to do with you? Just thinking about those times gives me vertigo. I still have nightmares sometimes.”

“That all ended well. Look, my arm is completely fine.”

I showed my right arm to Professor Cheon.

The arm injury had completely healed.

“Luri. Come here and share some aura with me.”

“Waaah? Sure. Cough…!”

Luri sent out sparkling aura.

“Hmph, that tickles. Be gentle.”

The aura flowed smoothly from my hands to my shoulders.

Only then did Professor Cheon seem to relax, nodding his head.

I hadn’t even touched the food yet, but the platter was already empty.

“You guys eat well. Should I order two brisket sandwiches and banana pudding?”

“Hwaaa, it’s so tasty because I only eat after dieting all the time.”

“Let’s have a light morning duel tomorrow.”

“Eww?”

“Look at your belly now.”

“That’s just from eating now. You should look at the sides, not the front. Can you see my waistline like an S here? Hurry and tell me, Na-me Unni. Can you see it or not?”

“Luri, is there a frisbee in the car?”

“Yes, if I didn’t take it out separately, it should be in the trunk. Should I get it?”

“No, I’ll get it, so just keep eating. Dad, can you give me those car keys?”

Vroom vroom vroom—

Nureongi started wagging its tail as soon as it heard the word frisbee.

‘It’s been a while since we did this.’

It was a frisbee-fetching contest with Nureongi.

Since it wasn’t a very energetic dog, I had to force it to exercise like this.

Surprisingly competitive, it took off running as its eyes lit up.

“Here I go.”

Luri seated herself and threw the frisbee far away.

“Woof woof woof!”

Nureongi jumped out with a false start.

There’s no need to lecture a dog on rules, so I stepped fully on the gas too.

Through a long patch of tall weeds, I passed by a total of eight lamp posts gleaming yellow light.

Running distance: 200 meters.

“Woof woof!”

Nureongi jumped high, catching the disc in its mouth.

“Wow, good job.”

As I approached to praise, Nureongi quickly dashed back toward the restaurant.

It seemed it was planning to try and snatch the frisbee from my hands.

While it jogged back slowly, many spectators had gathered on the outdoor terrace.

“?”

Clap clap clap clap clap—

“Bravo!”

“That’s so fast! Awesome!”

“Are you NoName? Right? Right? Haha!”

“Since I’m always racing against my dog, other competitors at the National Exchange Tournament didn’t stand a chance.”

“Haha… uh, thank you.”

With all this attention on me, I thought I might shy away after just one throw.

Zoom—

Nureongi dashed out like a rocket.

Looking back, I saw the frisbee launched again from Luri’s hand.

‘But I won’t allow myself to lose twice.’

[Mini Episode: Demon King’s Horn]

Flap—!

My aura-fortified wings flapped strongly, gaining momentum.

Whoooooosh—!

Night air flowed against my cheeks.

The sounds of crickets distorted with the Doppler effect.

Tap tap tap—!

When a close contest was unfolding…

“Haaah!”

I snatched the frisbee just ahead of Nureongi.

‘I won.’

Thump—

Then, dropping it like a mistake, panting Nureongi swiftly changed direction and seized it.

“Aah, I lost again. Such a pity.”

Nureongi, always so easily fooled, excitedly wiggled its tail and dashed to the restaurant.

Even though it seemed to dislike exercising with me, once we began, it would get overly involved in playing.

It would be hard to find another owner that plays as joyfully with their dog as I do in this world.

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└ I’ve never seen an owner run like that, LOL.

└ “Pretty good for a human?” / “You too, doggo.”

└ Seriously, both of them are ridiculously fast, LOL!

└ I’ve seen dogs that take frisbee throwing seriously, but never an owner.

└ The way they’re both trying so hard to win is hilarious, LOL.

└ The crowd watching is a key highlight.

└ NoName really runs like a dog, huh?

└ It looks super fun! Should I try playing with my border collie?

└ Don’t joke. I’d just tell you to throw it quietly, LOL.