An Aura Farmer's Guide to Another World-Chapter 20: Shopping in a Snow Desert

The night was adorned with stars glimmering like diamond rings. Evelyn fell asleep next to me, her head gently placed on my thighs.

My eyes could scarcely believe the scene before me. We were encircled by vast dunes composed entirely of snow.

The dunes resemble those typically found in a desert, except they consist of black snow rather than sand.

Leaning against the rugged bark of a date palm tree, I fixed my gaze upon the serene oasis nearby.

In the still water, a reflection meant to be my own emerged; instead of a familiar human face, it revealed a face with blue eyes and sharp fangs, reminiscent of a vampire.

'Have I evolved after becoming the Vessel of the Demon God?'

[Alert... You have gained 1.6 EXP.]

[Alert... You have gained 35 Rizz Points (RP).]

[Alert... You have awakened Ocean Eyes.]

[Alert... You have unlocked a new class, 'Vessel of the Demon God'.]

[Ding... The system has identified a new revelation prepared for unlocking; it is linked to Ocean Eyes.]

[The XXXX skill requires 50 experience points to unlock; currently, you have 31 EXP.]

'Tsk.'

After all the effort I invested in defeating the Silent Sybil, I was only rewarded with 1 EXP. This is becoming increasingly frustrating.

A blue screen was hovering before my eyes, and using my finger, I tapped the currency exchange button, which guided me to the section where I could convert the earned points from my sex with Evelyn into money.

[Would you like to convert 35 available Rizz-Points (RP) into ฿(Berries)?]

YES ▣☚

[Congratulations, you have been awarded 35,000฿ (Berries).]

[Available balance = 44,000฿]

After reviewing my account balance, a smile graced my lips. Gently, I ran my fingers through Evelyn's silver hair as she rested her head on my lap, sleeping peacefully like an infant.

"I wonder what I should purchase with all this money?"

With a gentle press of my fingertip, I pushed on the shop's button.

SHOP  ▣☚

❦❦❦❦❦SHOP❦❦❦❦❦

『♔』『♝』『♧』『♙』『♕』『♞』『 ♣』『♚』『♖』『♟』『♡』『♛』『♗』『 ♤』『♥』『♜』『♘』『♠』『♢』『 ♦』

Balance = 44,800฿(Berries)

Previously, I bought items under the pawn category; this time, I decided to browse the items listed under the poker cards.

Specifically, I selected the ♠️ Spade symbol. I had no prior knowledge of the items available in this category or their rankings.

Unlike chess, where the Queen is the strongest piece and the pawn is the weakest, Poker considers all cards to be of equal value.

『♠』▣☚

✜ Devil Memory fragment = 40,000฿

✜ Echoes of Victory = 100,000฿

✜ Shattered Time Bargain = 250,000฿

✜ Whispered Favor = 400,000฿

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∎ Item Description.

[Devil Memory Fragment: Upon activation, all memories tied to the Devil's Island quest from previous gameplay will resurface—strategies, secrets, victories, and regrets.]

[Echoes of Victory: A mysterious force that lets a warrior relive the triumph of their greatest battle. When used, the buyer temporarily gains the strength, confidence, and skill they had during that moment—allowing them to channel their past glory into their current fight. However, the more one relies on echoes, the more their present abilities stagnate.]

[Shattered Time Bargain: A consumable contract that allows the buyer to borrow time from their own future. Need an extra moment in battle? This contract lets them briefly slow time—at the cost of losing that time later when they least expect it. The greater the bargain, the more unpredictable the consequences.]

[Whispered Favor: A mystical promise imbued with power—when bought, the player is owed a single favor from an unknown entity. They can call upon it at any moment, whether for protection, insight, or intervention. The catch? They have no control over who or what answers the call... and sometimes, a whispered favor demands a repayment of equal weight.]

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✜ 『Devil Memory fragment』 ▣☚

[Congratulations, you have purchased the Devil memory fragment.]

I tilted my head back, my eyes tracing the endless sea of stars above.

"Phew..."

A slow, measured breath filled my lungs before spilling out as a sigh. The item choice was obvious. With only 44,800฿, the sole affordable option was the memory fragment. After acquiring it, I purchased two Stardust Potions, each costing 2,000฿.

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I heard a sound. It was faint, almost silent—a sound so soft it could have been the wind blowing. But I knew better.

Snow doesn't breathe.

'Tap tap...'

My fingertips softly brushed Evelyn's cheeks, attempting to wake her from sleep. Yet, her eyes remained closed, refusing to open.

'Tap tap...'

I touched her cheeks once more, but there was no response. Instead, she shifted her head from left to right on my thighs.

Leaning firmly against the rough bark of the date palm tree, I turned my head to glance at the snow dune behind us. Despite over a billion stars in the sky, the impenetrable darkness of black dunes rendered it impossible to discern any irregularity.

"Wake up, I think someone is approaching us stealthily."

Evelyn disregarded my words entirely, leaving me with no option but to proceed with further actions.

I placed my finger into her mouth and vigorously scrubbed it as if I were brushing her teeth.

Evelyn opened her eyes and looked at me like I had insulted her entire bloodline. Her jaw clenched, trapping my finger firmly between her teeth.

I bit my lip, suppressing the urge to shout.

"What the fuck are you thinking?" I hissed, trying and failing to yank my hand away.

Evelyn held my gaze before finally releasing my finger with agonizing slowness.

"Oh, I don't know," she replied, wiping her mouth as if she chewed on dirt.

I rubbed my sore finger.

"Oh, I'm sorry, should I have ignored you while someone sneaks toward us?"

Evelyn let out a dramatic sigh, draping an arm over her face. "Ugh, can't they wait until morning? Interrupting a beauty's sleep should be illegal."

I stared at her in disbelief. "Are you seriously arguing with me about this right now?"

She peeked at me through her fingers, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "You're cute when you panic."

"I'M NOT PANICKING."

Evelyn rose from my thighs and sat upright. She tousled her hair and fixed her gaze on me. "Fine, fine. Let's go save your fragile sense of security, hero."