Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Kamisato Ayaka's Fudé Port Journey
"So, how much Mora does it cost to buy a house in total?" Kamisato Ayaka asked.
The woman replied with a cheerful smile, "To benefit the vast population of Inazuman people, the price for a unit at Fudé Garden currently starts from 800,000 Mora. The down payment is quite affordable, only 200,000 Mora, and the remaining balance can be paid in installments over ten years, with monthly installments of just 7,000 Mora."
When she heard that the monthly payment was only 7,000 Mora, Kamisato Ayaka showed a surprised expression. In Fudé Port, the monthly salary for ordinary workers is about 30,000 Mora, which is enough to easily cover the monthly installments.
Next, under the guidance of the woman, she finally chose a high-rise unit facing the sea, priced at 2,000,000 Mora.
"Didn't you say it starts from 800,000 Mora?" she asked, puzzled.
The woman patiently explained, "What we mentioned before was the starting price, which is from 800,000 Mora. And this high-rise unit you've chosen is a premium property in our development, hence the significantly higher price."
Kamisato Ayaka finally understood at this moment that this was all a sales tactic. However, she still decided to buy the unit she had set her eyes on. As the young lady of the Kamisato family, she certainly wasn't short on that amount of money and bought it in full. After signing a series of tedious documents and paying the full amount for the house, Kamisato Ayaka officially became an owner at Fudé Garden.
Holding the signed purchase contract, she slowly walked out of Fudé Garden. By this time, it was late, and dusk gradually enveloped the entire city. She secretly reproached herself. She had clearly come here to discuss important matters with Yide, so how did she end up buying a house? Furthermore, she usually resided at the Kamisato Estate and rarely had the opportunity to come to Fudé Port. Alas, the house-buying schemes are too deep; one can't guard against them.
Afterward, Kamisato Ayaka strolled along the cobblestone street of the Fontaine Commercial Street. Night had fallen, and the streetlights were lit. The shops on both sides of the street were brightly illuminated, with various neon lights interweaving to form a vibrant picture. The crowd was bustling; the prosperous scene made her feel as if she were in another world.
She looked around, her gaze attracted by a shop named "Furina Official Merchandise Store." A long queue had already formed in front of this shop, with people eagerly waiting to enter and purchase their desired items. Kamisato Ayaka developed a strong interest in this shop. She curiously walked to the end of the line, intending to find out more.
Just as she reached the end of the line, a voice of surprise suddenly came from within the queue: "Miss Kamisato Ayaka?" She looked over in the direction of the voice and found that the person was none other than Imai Jirou, whom she had once helped.
"Miss Kamisato Ayaka, are you planning to queue to enter the shop?" he asked enthusiastically.
Kamisato Ayaka nodded slightly. "I'm going in to take a look."
Imai Jirou looked back at the seemingly endless queue behind him and quickly made a decision. He resolutely stepped out of the queue and came before Kamisato Ayaka. "Miss Kamisato Ayaka, looking at the length of this queue, the shop will likely be closing by the time you get to the front. So, why don't you stand in my spot?"
Kamisato Ayaka quickly waved her hand, refusing. "Imai Jirou, you've been queuing for so long; how could I take your spot? That wouldn't be appropriate."
However, Imai Jirou said with a serious expression, "Miss Kamisato Ayaka, please don't be polite. I live in Fudé Port now and can come to queue every day. This opportunity is not difficult for me to come by. But you are different, so please accept this small gesture from me."
With Imai Jirou's insistence, Kamisato Ayaka finally stopped declining. She took Imai Jirou's place and joined the long queue. Before long, she reached the front and entered the shop. Upon entering, her gaze was immediately captivated by the various exquisite and adorable Furina figurines displayed on the shelves. Every detail was lifelike and breathtaking. On the counter nearby, a series of books related to Furina were displayed, including the complete collection of Furina Holmes, Furina's Quotations, Records of Furina's Deeds, and so on.
Further inside, Kamisato Ayaka saw more Furina accessories, illustrations, and other merchandise, a dazzling array that was overwhelming. There was also a very prominent sign in the shop, "All proceeds from this store will be used by Lady Furina to support impoverished children." Reading this sentence, her reverence for Furina spontaneously arose.
She bought all the books on the counter and also purchased an exquisite Furina figurine, spending a total of 300,000 Mora. Although she knew the prices of these goods were significantly inflated, she felt it was all worth it when she thought it was to support Furina's charitable cause.
After leaving the shop, she talked with Imai Jirou about his recent situation. "Because of my hard work, I was promoted to Head Carpenter and signed a long-term contract with West Factory. My monthly salary became 50,000 Mora, and I will also get a bonus at the end of the year. After buying a figurine of Lady Furina, I plan to save money to buy a house."
Kamisato Ayaka felt a little confused after hearing this. "In my opinion, buying a house first would be a wiser choice."
Imai Jirou shook his head. "Miss Kamisato Ayaka, my current stable and happy life is a blessing from Lady Furina. It would be truly selfish not to offer any repayment. While buying a house is important, I hope to first express my gratitude to Lady Furina."
Kamisato Ayaka was silent after hearing this; she understood Imai Jirou's decision. If she were in Imai Jirou's position, she would probably make the same choice. Soon, the two walked to a high-end hotel. Imai Jirou helped Kamisato Ayaka with the check-in procedures and then took his leave. As he was about to depart, Kamisato Ayaka couldn't help but ask, "Imai Jirou, will you ever return to Inazuma City?"
Imai Jirou's expression suddenly became complicated. He sighed softly and simply replied, "Perhaps." Having said that, he turned and left, leaving a figure that gradually faded into the distance. Although he did not explicitly state his thoughts, Kamisato Ayaka understood that he would never return. The Raiden Shogun, for the sake of so-called "eternal justice," abandoned her people. Therefore, her people would eventually abandon her.