Type-Moon, but the Gal Romance System

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Before coming to Chaldea, Castor had heard all sorts of rumors in the countryside:

It's said that all the students here are rich kids, and a bowl of mashed potatoes costs at least 40 QP.

In some restaurants, a head of lettuce costs 188 QP, a bowl of white porridge costs 288 QP, and half a roasted pigeon costs 588 QP. A meal would cost at least 1000+.

But in the countryside where Custer grew up, most people's wages simply couldn't afford to live there.

In short, according to rumors in the countryside, the academy city of Chaldea, located on a super-large artificial island, is very mysterious, possessing advanced technology that is decades ahead of the world, as well as a high cost of living per capita.

However, it seems that Chaldea is not so scary at the moment; at least the prices at the restaurants around the school are acceptable.

"How much does your senior spend each month?" Caster asked curiously.

Wang Yuelong casually replied, "Occasionally five thousand, often occasionally."

Caster asked the least relevant person – Mochizuki Oboro had a supreme record of 110 QP for a month, and also a crazy record of spending 4000 QP in one day.

Besides the living expenses sent from her family, Mochizuki Oboro is also a true working superhero, frequently seen in convenience stores and warehouses, doing all sorts of part-time jobs.

“Five thousand?!” Caster’s pupils dilated in shock.

But you don't need that much food, do you? Are the hidden costs at Chaldea really that scary?

"I have to write an IOU to my sister..." Castor thought pessimistically.

Mochizuki led Castor to the front of the cafeteria and said with a Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger: "The school cafeteria is very cost-effective, and there is a special life-saving meal for 2 QP at the end of the month."

What a considerate school! Since they offer such a special life-saving package, I'm sure there are plenty of people willing to pay for it.

The cafeteria is decorated very nicely and occupies a large area. Just looking at it gives you a sense of security, and the quality of the food should be guaranteed.

However, I've heard that discrimination is common in big cities, and someone with such a big appetite like me might be discriminated against by my classmates... Ugh, my future looks bleak.

An hour later, inside the pavilion.

Castor fiddled with the Coke can in his hand: "I feel like the only things I recognize are beverages."

Where did you study before?

"Somewhere in the English countryside. The playground is a concrete track, which is fine on rainy days, but dusty on sunny days. The library is a mere formality, always locked up, I've never been inside. The food in the canteen is more expensive and awful."

Castor swung his leg and said, "Go home as soon as it gets dark. There aren't many people outside. Everyone goes to bed early, and there's not much entertainment."

Mochizuki Oboro said with some longing, "I really want to go and see the traditional 'countryside'."

"Hey? There's nothing good about the countryside."

Castor poured out his grievances: "There are so many bugs, and news travels incredibly fast. Every time I open my eyes, I see the same familiar faces."

Wang Yuelong smiled and said, "Everyone tends to romanticize the paths they haven't walked. I think the atmosphere in the city is cold, and you think the countryside is boring. Essentially, we have the same idea."

A non-existent light bulb lit up beside Castor's head.

"Senior, how about we make an equal deal?"

"trade?"

"When it's convenient for you, senior, show me around Chaldea. In return, I'll take you to my hometown after I graduate high school!"

"The English countryside? I'd really like to see it."

"Yeah~"

Castor raised his left hand high: "Let's high five."

Mochizuki Oboro raised her right hand in agreement.

Snapped.

Crisp applause echoed in the somewhat empty artificial lake.

That way, he wouldn't embarrass himself because he didn't know much about big cities. Castor thought with satisfaction.

Then, Castells opened the Coke can.

"Wait--"

Mochizuki Oboro's arm was suspended in mid-air.

Words cannot keep up with actions; this is an objective fact.

After being shaken, the gas inside the cola was ready to launch, and the unsuspecting Castor opened the Pandora's Box without warning.

One zero one Qi Temple Wu Jiu 罒韭, Dad's result was face receiving cola.

Castells, unable to rise again.

Chapter 18 Part-time Jobs and Dormitory Life

Castells' family background is quite complex.

Her father, Joseph, held some power in England, but none of his three daughters wanted to take over his position.

The eldest daughter, Morgan, founded the Avalon Company in Chaldea, and the business is thriving, but she remains unmarried. She is 16 years old. Incidentally, Castor is actually 16 (two of the eighteen).

The relationship between the second daughter, Artoria, and Morgan is somewhat complicated. After coming to Chaldea to study, she became a renowned actress, achieving fame with her role in "King Arthur." She is twenty-four years old this year.

While not as prestigious as Morgan's, Artoria's Camelot Club is a renowned upscale bar that also offers card and board game entertainment.

Custer knew about his sisters' achievements from a young age, and therefore harbored some feelings of inferiority.

Although Uther comforted her by telling her not to compare herself to her sisters, Caster's deep-seated competitive spirit led her to decide to transfer to Chaldea.

Although Old Deng had some power, he was penniless and had little gold to burn, so Castor's main expenses were covered by his two older sisters.

Specifically, Morgan was responsible for paying tuition, topping up meal cards, and purchasing living and learning supplies, while Artoria provided him with cash, including pocket money and other expenses.

Aside from their age differences, the three daughters of the Uther family are also quite different in personality and behavior.

Morgan excels in intelligence, Artoria is well-rounded, and Caster is a force to be reckoned with.

Although only Custer earned the nickname "Boar Princess," according to a former teacher who wished to remain anonymous, all three members of the Uther family were actually the same, except that Custer was more impulsive, a fact almost everyone knew.

In other words, the three should be a speed-type wild boar, a versatile wild boar, and a power-type wild boar.

On the first day of school, the powerful wild boar princess was subjected to a brutal baptism.

Caster crouched down, covering his head in defense: "You got your uniform dirty on the first day of school."

Mochizuki Oboro comforted her, "The dormitories are equipped with life service robots. Just hand over your uniform to them. They can automatically wash and dry it."

Upon hearing this, Castor felt as if he had been granted a pardon: "The technology in Chaldea is truly convenient."

"A single service costs approximately 30 QP, but the price may vary depending on the fabric of the garment and the difficulty of the cleaning," Mochizuki Oboro reminded.

That's strange; it should be mentioned in the freshman handbook. Did she not even look at it?

……

It was 10 a.m.

The big star's sister has gone back to her dorm to do laundry, and now Mochizuki Oboro is an empty-nest old woman again.

After the biometric verification was completed, Mochizuki Oboro pushed open the dormitory door, which he hadn't been away from for quite some time, and returned to his loyal territory.

Dormitory 514 is considered a legend among the male dormitories.

One of the members: Charlemagne.

Yangjiao, standing at the top of the school's ecosystem, is the president of the soccer club. He has led the Finis Academy team to numerous outstanding achievements and has countless female fans, making him extremely popular.

Member number two: Karna.

A famously handsome but aloof man, a classic example of someone who's cold on the outside but warm on the inside. The renowned genius Arjuna considers him a formidable rival, and their conflicts and stories have dozens of versions circulating among the female fans of BL (Boys' Love) on campus. Overall, he's a very reliable roommate.

The third member: Mandicardo.

In junior high, he was a notorious troublemaker, and his legend was everywhere. Strangely, after entering high school, he underwent a complete 180-degree transformation. He became terrified of people mentioning his dark past and completely transformed into an extremely gloomy person.

Member number four: Mochizuki Oboro.

A strange person who pursues so-called "beauty". He posts randomly in various ordinary or unexpected places, and anything related to "beauty" will arouse his interest, including physical beauty.

There's a funny little anecdote among the girls in Finis: the best way to judge whether a woman is pretty or not is to walk right past Mochizuki Oboro, who's lost in thought.

An indifferent look means she's not good-looking; a glance means she's not bad-looking; a gaze lasting more than two seconds means she's a great beauty; the rest is up to your imagination.

With these four kings, Dormitory 514 is destined to continue its extraordinary journey in the coming year.

With nothing to do, Mochizuki Oboro sat in the armchair and turned around a few times.

Let's turn on the computer and take a look. (I I.零弍尔1僄磷岜貳)

Even the most accurate big data analytics can't fathom Wangyuelong's thoughts, because he has no rational framework whatsoever; acting on a whim is his only principle in life.

Aztec's latest masterpiece! Bluetooth headphones that perfectly combine portability and sound quality!

A commercial video with an extremely sensational title has appeared.

Is the poster from the Gorgon Channel? Is the real-world Medusa a video blogger?

With a sense of doubt, Mochizuki Oboro clicked on the video.

Surprisingly, the girl in the video was a stranger, at least for now.

The girl, who called herself Kama, said in a standard business-like voice, "The Aztec Company has trial headphones in all its offline stores in Chaldea. You can try them out before making a judgment."

The Gorgon Channel's video content did not lose its authenticity just because it was a commercial promotion. On the contrary, the videos listed various measured parameters to provide viewers with a reference.

After watching the entire video without making a sound, Mochizuki Oboro got up and left the dormitory, heading to Aztec's offline store.

Whether it's as good as the video claims or not, Mochizuki Oboro can make her own judgment.

……

It's 7:30 p.m.

“If I remember correctly,” Mandicardo looked at the opened packaging box in the trash can, “this should be Aztec’s new Bluetooth headset, right?”

Charlemagne responded with an "Oh," and said, "Indeed. Quite a few members of the football club are discussing it."

“Upgraded version. Price: 1234 QP.” Karna put down his phone and solved the case in a flash.

It's back, it's all back.

As always, Mochizuki Oboro's illness continued to flare up.

"How much do you have left?" Charlemagne thrust his sword into the core.

“Less than a thousand,” Wangyuelong replied.

Karna looked surprised: "So there are still a few hundred left. I didn't expect that Oboro's savings would still be in the three digits after spending."

Mandicardo picked up the orange juice: "I'm ready to listen to the sales pitch."

“I won’t go into the sound quality and battery life,” Mochizuki Oboro said, opening his earphone case. “The most important thing is that it can be customized with colors and patterns.”

Charlemagne nodded: "It's easier to understand than spending three thousand on that evil god figurine."

From what Charlemagne knows, many people around him want to buy these headphones, so the quality is probably not bad. It's normal for Mochizuki Oboro to buy them too.

"How much longer can you eat there?" Karna asked.

Mochizuki Oboro replied, "Living at the limit, it's enough to last a long time."

The so-called extreme way of living is to buy a box of flatbread and a few jars of sauce, replace fruit with vitamin pills, and spend only about 110 QP per month.

It might be difficult for an average person to persevere, but for Mochizuki Oboro, maintaining vital signs was enough.

"Forget about living that kind of extreme lifestyle." Mandicardo tossed Mochizuki Oboro a card: "This is a part-time job posting. You can try it out when you have time; the salary and benefits are pretty good."

Camelot Club is hiring waiters/waitresses, male or female, minimum age 16.

Requirements: Neat appearance, no criminal record, and a certain level of learning ability.

Working hours are negotiable. Base salary is no less than 80 QP per hour, commission is separate.

Interview Location: Room 114, 3F, Camelot Recreation Center, District 15.

Interviewer: Agruven.

The salary is very attractive, but the requirements are probably not low either.

"I'll give it a try tomorrow." Mochizuki Oboro nodded and put the card away.