The Jelly Alien Will Save You! Chapter 16

Actually, since I’ve already saved my brother, it would be great if we could just leave the contaminated zone entirely.

 

I have a map, and if I use my purification power, getting out might not be that difficult.

 

‘But I….’

 

I spread my hand wide. I could only see three measly fingers.

 

‘I’m an alien!’

 

If I head out of the contaminated zone looking like this, I might be caught by humans and turned into an experimental subject, dissected limb from limb… 

 

‘N-no…!’ 

 

Hospital life again? And this time as a test subject?!

 

Tossing and turning in agony, I suddenly blinked as an idea struck me.

 

I want to get out, but if I get caught as an alien, I’m doomed.

 

Then?

 

‘I just have to make sure no one finds out I’m an alien!’

 

I lay flat on my back, looking up.

 

There is only one way to keep my alien identity a secret.

 

‘Cosmic Market!’

 

As soon as I thought it, the shop page appeared before my eyes.

 

[Cosmic Market]

 

Supply depot for galaxy travelers.

 

<Squishy Squishy! Planetmon!> sold various skins to decorate your jelly alien. From cute animal pajamas to outfits dripping with jewels.

 

And among them, there was one skin that received the highest praise….

 

I scrolled down the skin list.

 

There was one product that boasted a terrifying price.

 

That was none other than—

 

‘Human Skin!’

 

[Human Skin: 1,000,000cc]

 

Are you tired of your current cute alien appearance? With this skin, you can transform into a native Earth species! 

 

I clenched both fists, my shoulders trembling. 

 

Yes, I’m buying this.

 

I’ll buy the human skin and head out of the contaminated zone!

 

Purchase! Purchase! Absolute purchase!

 

[Insufficient Cosmic Coins.]

[Insufficient Cosmic Coins.]

[Insufficient Cosmic Coins.]

 

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[Cosmic Coin Balance: 30cc] 

 

Yeah, definitely can’t buy it.

 

However!

 

I can just earn the coins! 

 

‘What are ways to earn coins in a short time….’

 

It was just as I was burrowing deeper into my blanket, lost in thought. 

 

[Tutorial Cleared!]

 

A window popped up in front of me.

 

[Tutorial Cleared!] 

 

-Establish friendly relations with an Earth native (Complete)

-Purify the contaminated Earth (Complete)

-Tame a Planetmon (Complete)

-Use the Cosmic Market (Complete)

 

[Tutorial Rewards]

 

-Cosmic Universal Vending Machine: You can register and sell items you possess.

-Cosmic System Update: Anyone can now earn Cosmic Coins when defeating contaminated monsters.

 

At the same time, a miniature vending machine dropped into my two hands.

 

‘Alien technology?! But it’s small!’

 

Who is this supposed to be for?

 

I held the vending machine—which was about the size of my fist—and examined it, finding tiny text at the bottom detailing a warning.

 

Will return to its original size upon installation, so please place it in a location with sufficient space! 

 

Oh!

 

So it returns to its original size once installed. 

 

If that’s the case, I can’t hold back.

 

Pyok-pyok-pyok. 

 

I slid out of the box and stood in front of the yard.

 

‘Where should I put it….’

 

As I wondered, a map unfolded before me.

 

[Please specify the location to install the ‘Cosmic Universal Vending Machine’.]

 

On the map, only the area around Yongsan Station and our house were colored green, while all other areas were painted red.

 

‘Can I only install it in green areas?’

 

I tried selecting a red area just in case.

 

[Contaminated areas cannot be selected.]

 

[Please select a purified area.]

 

It seemed green meant purified areas and red meant contaminated areas.

 

For now, it appeared I could only install it in the two spots that were purified: around Yongsan Station and near our house.

 

‘Hmm, if that’s the case….’

 

I clicked right next to the wall of our house on the map. 

 

With a poof, the vending machine was generated right beside the wall.   

 

I stared at it in wonder before tapping it, which brought up the description. 

 

[Cosmic Universal Vending Machine (A)]

 

-Try ordering items from the system. Once ordered items are registered in the vending machine, you can sell them.

-Personal items can also be registered.

-When stock is depleted, it is automatically marked as sold out.

-All vending machine profits are deposited to the owner.

 

[Orderable Items: (0/1)]

 

-Purified Water (1cc each): Purified water. Can purify a certain amount of contamination.

-Galactic Canned Food (1cc each): Emergency rations easily found in the galaxy. Keeps one feeling full for a long time after consumption.

 

[Orderable items are unlocked based on your Cosmic Coin balance.]

 

[Currently, up to 1 item can be registered in the vending machine.] 

 

Does purified water mean bottled water? It is a survival necessity.

 

But what’s in the Galactic Canned Food?

 

I fell into deep thought. Since I could only register one item in the vending machine right now, the decision was even more agonizing. 

 

‘Hmm, Purified Water vs. Galactic Canned Food….’

 

Then obviously, I have to choose this!

 

* * *

 

I can’t resist alien canned food.

 

I immediately ordered one Galactic Canned Food and registered it in the machine.

 

[‘Galactic Canned Food’ has been registered as a vending machine product.]

 

The previously dark vending machine lit up, and a single can appeared on the white shelf. 

 

It’s glowing even though there’s no electricity! The stock fills itself! As expected of alien technology! 

 

I cheered inwardly. 

 

The description even said the Galactic Canned Food kept you full for a long time. 

 

Cha Haeeon, we’re saved! We don’t have to worry about food anymore!

 

[Please register the selling price for ‘Galactic Canned Food’.]

[1~20cc]

 

Since we’re the ones eating it, I naturally chose 1 coin, the same as the order price.

 

Then, I inserted 1 coin into the slot and pressed the button.

 

Clunk!

 

The Galactic Canned Food popped out into the product exit below.

 

‘Good, good.’

 

It was at the very moment I was about to run and wake Cha Haeeon while holding the can. 

 

Something was wriggling inside the can.

 

“…?”