When Hua Wuming woke up, he had turned into a black cat.
To be precise, Hua Wuming belongs to a race called "cat people", but when he was a baby, Hua Wuming looked like a cat.
Even as an adult cat person, Hua Wuming is still a bipedal cat, except for having front paws that are convenient for holding objects and a female breast on the chest.
In his previous life, Hua Wuming was a male high school student living in China. However, he was bullied because he was considered a disgusting otaku. He was pushed down the stairs by his classmates as a prank and died unknowingly.
When Hua Wuming learned that he was reincarnated as a cat-man, his anger, hatred and sadness plunged his mood into chaos. Hua Wuming cried and groaned, but finally gave up.
Hua Wuming didn't get any system golden fingers or anything like that.
He was not summoned to this world, so he doesn't know how to return to the original world, and there is probably no way at all.
In this case, Hua Wuming can only enjoy the life of a cat person, but this world is twisted.
The larger races look similar to humans, but the smaller races look more like beasts.
Miguel looks like a child's cosplayer wearing wolf ears and tail, while Hua Wuming is a cat that can walk upright.
Although Hua Wuming was wearing clothes, the difference was clear at a glance.
"Hey, you guys. Go back quickly."
After the awakening ceremony, Miguel said he wanted to go back to the hotel.
Miguel, Ines, and Hua Wuming had nothing to do after the ceremony, while Horacio was communicating with the order's censor about future plans.
"I'll wait for Horacio and then we'll go back together."
"You are trying to curry favor with the future noble."
"Horacio has a slow personality. If he is left here alone, he will definitely get lost."
"Then take him back. Let's go, Ines."
"Maybe I'd better wait for him."
When leaving the village, Ines seemed to have some affection for Miguel, but after the awakening ceremony, her mentality seemed to be changing.
For a small village like Azka, it is indeed a once-in-a-decade event for a child with potential to be selected by the Knights.
Although marrying a nobleman is a fairy tale for a girl from a mountain village, it is normal for her mood to fluctuate once the opportunity presents itself.
The chief of Azka Village is hereditary, so Miguel is likely to become the village chief in the future, but his character is very selfish.
In contrast, Horacio has a gentle personality, but he must undergo rigorous training to become a knight, and whether he can successfully become a noble is uncertain.
Ines seems to be weighing her future relationship with the two.
"If we go back together, we can buy some snacks from a stall on the way."
"Really? Then let's go back together."
Ines is so innocent.
In other words, she is just ten years old, this may be a common thing.
The awakening ceremony attracts many spectators, so the streets are filled with stalls.
For us children who grew up in mountain villages, everything seemed novel.
After Horacio comes back, Hua Wuming plans to finish his work and visit the stalls on the way back.
In the meantime, let's get some necessary information and then practice magic.
"Excuse me, can I ask a question?"
"You are a child participating in the ceremony. What's the matter?"
Hua Wuming carefully asked passers-by about the situation because he would gain nothing if he was cheated. However, he asked the nuns in the church and received careful guidance.
Since the inquiry went well, Hua Wuming began to practice magic with confidence.
The empty attribute magic that Hua Wuming can now use is a magical magic.
Although still in the early stages of validation, I was able to pin the hope exactly where I wanted it, within a space the size of a library.
It is about as strong as expanded polystyrene and will shatter with just a single blow. Once broken, it will disintegrate into invisible mist.
Although there is no conclusive evidence, the fixed range or the strength of the solidified air seems to be related to the strength of the magic.
If more magic power could be used, it should be able to solidify harder and cover a wider area.
Solidified air is invisible to the naked eye just like ordinary air.
Although invisible to the naked eye, there seems to be a magical connection that allows Hua Wuming to grasp which areas are solidified.
Perhaps because of this magical connection, solidified air can be moved.
Although Hua Wuming has just started trying, so his movements are not fast enough, but with practice he should become faster and faster.
The shape of solidified air appears to be freely changeable, as long as it does not exceed a certain volume limit.
Although it cannot be cured too large, it can be cured very small or divided into two or three parts.
However, attempts to move separate pieces of curing air will cause the curing to become less concentrated and eventually fog up.
However, Hua Wuming feels that one day I will be able to freely control multiple solidified airs. It all depends on practice.
While Hua Wuming was sitting on the stone steps in front of the church and continuing to practice magic, the children who had attended the Knights' briefing came out.
They were all hopeful and had a sparkle in their eyes.
Horacio also shook hands with a boy he met at the briefing and vowed to see him again.
Because Hua Wuming was not good at group actions in his previous life, he did not have a strong yearning for the Knights, but he was still a little envious.
"Horacio, this way, this way!"
"I've been waiting for you for a long time. Where are Miguel and Ines?"
"They are going back to the dormitory first."
"Really? Then let's go back too."
"Before that, let's go for a walk."
"Huh? Have you been here?"
"I haven't been here before, but I just heard about it, so it's no problem. After all, this is a rare festival. Let's go and see it."
"But I didn't bring any money. I did. But I can't use the money."
Children recruited by the Knights will receive some equipment gold and the like.
Otherwise, some children from poor families would barely be able to even pay for their travel to the royal capital.
"Don't worry, leave it to me!"
"Do you have money?"
"No, I'll have it soon."
"Huh? You want to create money"
"Don't worry about so much, let's go!"
"Etc., etc!"
Side by side, Hua Wuming pulled Horacio, who was much larger than a child, towards the shop directed by the nun.
The target store is a restaurant not far from the church.
Because it was a celebration, tables were set up in front of the store and food was sold.
When the customers had some free time, I said hello to the vendor sister.
"Hello, we are people from the mountain village to participate in the awakening ceremony. We were introduced by the nuns in the church, can we sell Prone mushrooms to you here?"
"Hey, Prone mushroom, is it the Prone mushroom?"
"Yes, this is collected in our village"
"Wait a moment, boss, can you come here?"
The street vendor sister walked into the store and called the boss, and Horacio also talked excitedly to Hua Wuming.
"Miwu, where did you find the Prone mushroom?"
"Of course, it's a secret."
"But if it is sold privately, the village chief will be angry, right?"
"If he is discovered, he will be. But as long as Horacio keeps it secret, it should not be discovered."
"Forehead"
Prone mushrooms are white, round mushrooms about 15 centimeters in diameter that grow in mountain forests and are more prized than matsutake in this country.
The nuns from the church introduced them to a shop where they could purchase Prone mushrooms.
"Is it you, the kid who wants to sell Prone mushrooms?"
"Yes, we came from the mountain village to participate in the awakening ceremony."
"So, can you let me see the goods?"
"Okay, this is"
From the bag on his shoulder, Hua Wuming took out the woven bamboo basket, opened the lid and displayed the Prone mushrooms. The store manager was a werewolf with a moustache. When he saw the mushrooms, he let out a small exclamation.
"These are beautiful Prone mushrooms, and there are two more of them."
"What do you think? Can it be acquired?"
"Okay, how about two Prone mushrooms and four large silver coins?"
"Four big silver coins, um, three big silver coins, can you pay the rest in silver coins?"
"Ah, no problem. Just a moment."
When the werewolf store manager entered the store to prepare money, Horacio patted Hua Wuming on the shoulder.
"Four, four big silver coins"
"It hurts, it hurts, Horacio"
"Yeah, sorry. But, big silver coins"
"That's because the village chief took most of the profits."
Sell Prone mushrooms to the village and the price will drop to about one-tenth.
It cannot be harvested near Ibro, and it costs money to transport it from mountain villages.
Although I expected it to be more expensive than in the village, I didn't expect the price to rise ten times.
Also, selling directly to restaurants instead of vegetable stalls is the right choice.
The three large silver coins and five silver coins received from the store manager, Hua Wuming wrapped them in cloth and put them in the bag to avoid making a knocking sound.
Because I saw the prices at the stalls on the way to the store, five silver coins should be enough to enjoy it.
"Thank you so much!"
"Where, getting good materials here is really helpful. Next time you pick something good, remember to bring it. I am willing to buy it at the same price at any time."
"Okay, please take care of me if you have the chance. Okay, Horacio, let's go!"
"Ah, wait a minute!"
You have obtained magic with rare attributes and have sufficient funds. Now go enjoy the celebration in another world!
