Seven Ring – First Stage (Volume 2)
Chapter 5
The story begins exactly where it ended before.
Our main character starts following the mark left by the arrow.
Navi:
Let's see where this arrow mark leads me.
Before that, let me eat an apple—at least I'll get some energy.
The fruit is tasty.
The arrow mark ends at a man sitting across the road.
Navi:
Let's see what kind of person he is… I don't mind getting my clothes dirty.
Beggar:
Oh, you're back? Where were you for so many days?
I thought you forgot about me and wouldn't return.
Navi:
Hmm, I'm back. I missed you a lot.
Beggar:
What's wrong? You never talk like this.
You seem very different.
Navi:
No, nothing's wrong. I'm the same as before.
(He says nervously)
You're seeing me after many days, that's why I seem different.
Beggar:
Hmm… maybe. You've changed quite a bit.
Your body used to be thin, look at you now.
Don't tell me you've awakened?
Navi:
No, that's not it.
Navi (thought):
Did he start suspecting me?
No… that can't be.
Navi:
I just missed you. Tell me, how are you doing?
Beggar:
I'm fine. My work is going well.
What about the job you went for—did it work out?
Navi:
Which job?
Beggar:
Since when did you become so forgetful?
You went to work for the guild, right?
That Red Gate job—what happened there?
Navi:
Oh, that… it didn't work out.
They didn't need me, so I came back.
Beggar:
Then why are you saying it so happily?
I thought you'd succeed and we'd both become rich.
Forget it—sit with me and beg.
Navi:
Give me something to eat first.
I'm really hungry.
Beggar:
Okay, I have a burger. Eat it.
Navi:
Alright, give it to me quickly.
The MC shamelessly starts eating.
Beggar:
Looks like you've been hungry for a long time.
Eat slowly.
Writer's Note (About the Beggar):
This beggar's name is Jake Lee.
He is Korean and used to live in the USA with his family.
One day, a Red Gate opened near their house, killing his entire family.
After that, he became mentally disturbed.
He is 45 years old.
The body our MC has possessed has been living with him for two years.
They survive by begging together.
Neither of them has any awakening powers.
Writer's information ends here.
Now we return to the present scene.
Both of them are begging on the street.
Navi:
Hey beautiful lady, please help this poor man.
Navi begs in a very strange way, drawing everyone's attention 😅
Beggar:
Idiot, what are you doing?
Looks like you forgot how to beg in just a few days.
Navi:
No, I'm trying a new method.
Beggar:
You're scaring everyone away.
At this rate, we won't even get a dollar.
Navi:
Who knows? Maybe it'll rain dollars.
Beggar:
Did you swear to keep me hungry today?
Fine, beg however you want.
Navi only begs from women, not from men.
Beggar:
Why are you only asking women?
Why not men? Look, men are giving money to other beggars.
No one has given us anything yet.
Looks like we'll go home empty-handed today.
Navi:
Just watch.
Beggar:
Fine. I'll ask men, you ask the ladies.
Navi:
Hey beautiful lady, this handsome man needs your help.
Will you help me?
I know a beautiful lady like you won't say no.
Girl (smiling):
My mood is really good today, so here—take one dollar.
Navi (happily):
Please come every day. I'll welcome you every time.
Girl (laughing):
You're very smart.
Why would I come to you every day?
Navi:
You'll definitely come, because you need to keep your mood good.
Girl:
Oh? So confident?
In yourself—or in that handsome face?
Navi:
Hmm.
Girl:
Alright, I should go. I'm getting late for work.
All the other beggars watch with jealousy as the girl laughs and talks with Navi.
Beggar:
Everyone's watching you. Be careful.
Navi:
Okay, I'll keep that in mind.
In this way, the MC earns 30 dollars.
Navi (happily):
Where will we sleep?
Beggar:
Did you forget?
Our old building—where all the beggars live.
From above, a woman watches Navi.
Companion:
What's so special about that guy?
Woman:
When I placed a dollar in front of him,
I felt an extremely strong dark aura coming from him.
Navi looks upward.
Beggar:
What happened? Who are you looking at?
Navi:
No one. Let's go.
Companion:
Did he notice us?
Woman:
No, we're very far away from him.
Let's go—the boss is waiting.
The chapter ends here.