"I'm not messing around."
Luo Shu lowered his voice and spoke. It seemed that thanks to the abilities that both of them possessed, their five senses were extremely sensitive, so they were able to achieve a certain degree of covert communication.
After all, because they spoke in a low voice, Eriri couldn't hear clearly, but Luo Shu and Kasumigaoka Utaha could hear it clearly.
"According to my 'God's Servant', after I have a family, it can provide me with 100 energy points every month."
"From here, this little bit of income can offset your and Eriri's monthly fixed energy expenditure, not to mention that after Eriri becomes a Familiar, I will also get another monthly fixed income."
"As for the free ability awakening, it is a benefit that comes with becoming a family member, and I don't need to provide it. In addition, there are medical treatments and item wear and tear during missions. Not to mention the necessary medical treatments, with 50 points per month, how good of an item can you buy?"
"Besides, aren't the prices of the items and abilities in the store set by us?"
Luo Shu hinted at the issue of "pricing" and tried to pull Kasumigaoka Utaha into the capitalist logic he created.
After hearing Luo Shu's explanation, Kasumigaoka Utaha's expression became a little unnatural.
She never expected that after becoming a member of the clan, she could actually provide energy to Luo Shu. Fortunately, she had this energy, otherwise things would be difficult to deal with now.
"If you calculate it this way, you can really afford this kind of welfare and expenditure..."
Thinking of this, Kasumigaoka Utaha let go of Luo Shu's shoulders, sighed, and moved aside.
Just when Kasumigaoka Utaha was being persuaded by Luo Shu, Eriri glanced at them, raised her hand and said:
"Wait, I have a question. Can those points be purchased with cash?"
"what?"
Hearing this, not to mention Kasumigaoka Utaha, even Luo Shu had a subtle look in his eyes.
Can points be purchased with real money?
Rich woman, are you trying to confront us?
This thought came to his mind, but considering the current meager points, Luo Shu still gritted his teeth and said:
“This exchange is not currently supported.”
"Is that so..." Eriri said with great regret.
Obviously, Eriri Sawamura is not a fool. For an organization like the Astronomy Club that involves supernatural powers, points, which are considered as salary distribution, must have an extraordinary effect.
For example, buying magical superpower props, providing longevity, beauty, and other such miracles, these things can be guessed by Eriri, who reads a lot of two-dimensional novels.
It's a pity that Luo Shu refused to exchange it, otherwise she would have wanted to buy some points at the price of 10,000 yen for each point.
Although the money she earned from selling comic books at comic conventions was all in an account managed by her mother, she was still able to take out 20 to 30 million yen in cash.
"It seems that you are quite satisfied with the welfare..."
Seeing Ying Lili's regretful expression, Luo Shu felt relieved.
Although he had never actually established any organization or company, Luo Shu was still clear that he only talked about money with his employees, not their hearts.
Therefore, he felt from the very beginning that after establishing an organization, the transfer of economic benefits was essential, and he could not expect to get something for free just because the other party was one of his own clansmen.
Therefore, Luo Shu set a fixed salary of 100 points per month, which is a reasonable number calculated based on the fact that Kasumigaoka Utaha produces energy points per month.
In Luo Shu's conception, 1 point is equal to 1 point of energy, so fifty points per month is equal to fifty points of energy.
It seems like it is split in half, with one family member being able to support two people, but Luo Shu knows that when the Astronomy Society was small, the expenses for the base, props, and medical care would account for at least 20% to 30%.
In other words, the points income that Luo Shu gets from a clan may be only 20%, a proportion that can almost be called that of a philanthropist among capitalists.
Of course, since the output is actually provided by the system, Luo Shu is actually not much different from getting it for free. Even after the number of people in his organization increases, he estimates that he will still have a lot of money.
Of course, in this case, as an unprofessional exploitation, Luo Shu naturally thought it was a bit unethical to continue to squeeze the blood and sweat of the clan members.
Although he still feels a little sorry for the energy, because the current members are all girls that he had a crush on in his previous life, even though Luo Shu gave a lot, he doesn't feel too reluctant.
After all, it was free money, would he feel bad if he gave it to a girl? Of course not, but if you said you wanted to give it in cash, Japanese yen, or US dollars, Luo Shu would probably feel bad to death.
Because he really has no money.
When Ying Lili heard Luo Shu's teasing, she did not feel embarrassed at all. Instead, she asked curiously:
"But can you tell me what the points are used for?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu modified the system's scientific introduction and said:
"You can purchase some superpowers or items with abilities through internal channels (system ability store). Of course, you also need to use points to purchase the corresponding materials to upgrade your abilities."
"But this is something that will happen after you join, Sawamura-kun. If you don't plan to join, I can still provide you with a gadget similar to the one in the comics that can erase your memory with just one snap."
Hearing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha leaned over again and whispered teasingly: "Are you willing to let her go?"
"Clear her memory with a snap, and then ask her again if she wants to join. It's not that difficult. I've asked her before. It's 500 each time. She can't refuse more than ten times, right?"
Luo Shu's answer was very rude and made Kasumigaoka Utaha laugh.
Looking at the Kasumigaoka Utaha who was obviously trying not to laugh with her shoulders hunched, Luo Shu turned his head and asked Eriri:
"So, what's your answer, Sawamura-san? Can you tell me now?"
"My answer..." Eriri blinked, and then gave a sly smile.
(Activity time: January 1 to February 21)
Chapter 14 Eriri's Ability
"The answer is of course to join!"
Ying Lili raised her chin slightly, with a hint of excitement in her eyes, but she tried her best to hide it.
She looked at Luo Shu. Although he was squatting on the ground, his chin was slightly raised, as if he was looking down at her from a high position:
"But let me make it clear in advance that if you don't deliver on your promises, I will consider quitting."
After all, Eriri Sawamura is still a high school student, and her age is not too far away from the second year of middle school.
For people of this age, "I am special" is not just arrogant talk, but something they truly believe.
Not to mention that Eriri has been spoiled by her family since she was a child. Although she has received a good education, she is still not as shrewd as people in society.
"In principle, I agree to withdraw from the organization. Of course, this requires signing some confidentiality agreements with certain effectiveness."
"Oh? A mysterious contract? I know, I know." Ying Lili's eyes lit up and she seemed very excited.
However, as the one who proposed it, Luo Shu was not actually sure whether the existence of the clan could be withdrawn, but he thought there should be a way.
If Eriri Sawamura really wanted to quit the astronomy club, and she had to, he thought he could accept it.
However, according to Luo Shu's experience of reading countless novels, stepping into the extraordinary is like a bird that has lost its feet and will never fall down.
Regardless of what he was thinking, Luo Shu took out a prepared document and placed it on the low table in front of him:
"This is the [Astronomy Club]'s application to join the club, witnessed by the gods, to ensure that neither party can go back on their word."
'Of course, that god is me, and I am not included in either party...' Luo Shu added quietly in his mind.
Before coming to the classroom after school, Luo Shu had discussed this with the system and learned that there were many contract methods within the system with him as a witness.
All of these methods are treaties in which he is the absolute party A. If both parties violate the contract, Luo Shu will at most be dizzy for a while, while the other violator will be punished by the system.
Of course, as a qualified Party A, Luo Shu naturally understood that he must not violate the terms of the contract unless it was absolutely necessary, otherwise he would lose the moral advantage of "a promise is worth a thousand gold", thus causing the entire organization to become disunited.
Luo Shu is serious about doing things.
"There's actually a contract... It unexpectedly fits the atmosphere of a mysterious organization. Is this really its inception?"
Ying Lili looked at the contract on the table with surprise, and found that the benefits promised by Luo Shu were listed very clearly, without any adulteration. This made Ying Lili, who was originally skeptical, let go of her unnecessary vigilance.
After hearing Eriri's complaints, Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but say:
"Sometimes I wonder if this person is born to do this job. After all, no normal person would prepare so many things during the early stages of an organization's establishment."
The organization's salaries, benefits, medical logistics, mission expenses and income are all taken into consideration. It was just an encounter with a giant rat yesterday, but I have thought about so many things in the future.
Should we say that he is indeed a resurrected god? Although he has not shown any powerful and terrifying abilities, his mentality and way of doing things are far beyond his peers.
At least Kasumigaoka Utaha's thinking is not as comprehensive as Luo Shu's.
Ying Lili signed her name on the contract document, took the red mud handed over by Luo Shu, and pressed her handprint:
"OK."
"So how are you going to awaken my super powers for me next?"
Luo Shu looked at Ying Lili's signature and fingerprint on the contract document, confirmed that the contract had come into effect, and called the system.
'The system is ready to start.'
['Request' received, energy collection device activated, bestowal ceremony initiated. 】
As Eriri stared with wide eyes, a silver-blue arc of light appeared under her feet.
A strange circular magic circle with an intricate drawing in the center that could only vaguely be seen as the sun gradually took shape under Ying Lili's gaze.
"No way... this is really..."
Ying Lili murmured to herself, as if she was sorting out her newly shattered worldview.
And just then.
A ding-dong sound rang in Luo Shu's ears.
[Congratulations to the host's family 'Zawamura? 毥程?覢袀騧驆?觧?饏襹?裀/p>
"Well, excellent?"
Luo Shu was surprised for a moment, because in his continuous conversations with the system today, he learned that the evaluation of abilities within the system is divided into many levels such as "ordinary-excellent-elite-hero-demigod".
Unfortunately, the excellent-level ability is at the same level as Luo Shu's current strongest ability, 'Wind Element Manipulation'.
Is Ying Lili such an excellent person?
At this time, the system prompt sound is still ringing.
[Congratulations to the host for winning the second place in the clan and obtaining 9000 points. ]
As if understanding Luo Shu's idea, the system automatically converted energy into points to facilitate him and his family to use the same wording.
[Congratulations to the host for increasing the monthly points to 400 points. ]
"400 points? Kasumigaoka Utaha's average is only 100, and Eriri's is three times hers? How is this calculated?"
Just as Luo Shu was puzzled, Ying Lili slowly opened her eyes from the bright light of the ceremony, squinted her eyes, raised her hand with a subtle expression and said:
"Did I really gain super powers?"
She hesitated, took a deep breath, and then used the ability she had just acquired to transform.
At this moment, Eriri's bright golden hair turned black at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Her figure became taller and her facial features changed, becoming more mature, and her blue eyes turned into wine red at this moment.
Two or three seconds later, Luo Shu looked in astonishment at the smaller version of 'Kasumigaoka Utaha' who was only a little shorter in front of him, and couldn't help but look at the real Kasumigaoka Utaha strangely.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was also shocked by Eriri's change and could hardly believe what she saw:
"Is this the ability you got, Eriri?"
After the words fell, Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly narrowed her eyes, and her expression became somewhat teasing:
"Oh? This kind of change can only make the breasts one size bigger? It can only make the height 5 centimeters taller, but no more? I see, it still has flaws."
"Why do you know?" 'Little Kasumigaoka Utaha' looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha in shock, with a look of disbelief on her face.
"Ah, I seem to have forgotten to tell you."
Kasumigaoka Utaha tucked up the hair that fell in front of her and said with a bright smile:
"The ability I awakened is called 'Mind Reading'."
"what?"
Ying Lili was startled, and then with a bang, her body changed back to her original shape, her eyes rolled up, and she fell to the ground.
Seeing this scene, Luo Shu stood up and said in surprise:
"what happened?"
At this time, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had just read the whole process, said with a subtle expression:
"It seems that Eriri's ability has another shortcoming, which is 'her emotions cannot fluctuate too much.'"
