Oh god.

I used divine energy and that guy just fell.

I totally caused this!

What should I do?!

I need to help him!

It might not be too late to save him.

I rush to his side and…

"Yosh"

What?!

"Oh? Were you coming to help me, young lady? Thank you very much!"

[Who are you talking to?!]

"Ah, thank you, young man. You see my vision isn't as great as it once used to be. Too many curses."

[So you thought I was …]

"Not really. But most of the attendants here are female. I was just guessing haha."

[What happened to you?!]

"Eh, I fell. You see my knees aren't as sturdy as they used to be."

[Why would you suddenly move like that then?]

"Well, you see my back isn't as it used to be."

[Then you should rest!]

"Haha, no need. I only have a little longer to go before I can finally retire."

[Still, you should be careful, old man.]

"Hehe, I'm actually 30."

[WHAT?!]

"Well, you see my skin isn't as supple as it used to be."

[Is there any part of your body that is still in good condition?!]

He looks at me proudly.

Then he gives the most radiant smile there is.

"I can still get it up!"

Wow. Just wow.

[Can you choose what part of your body gets cursed?]

"Indeed, I have been sparing that one dutifully. After all, what is the point of retiring if I can't enjoy myself hehe."

So much for a middle-aged man, he totally looks like an old pervert!

[At this rate won't you simply kick the bucket soon?! You should stop!]

"See that is the beauty of it. My actual lifespan is still intact. I have considered every option carefully."

[What do you mean?]

"You see, moderately wealthy old men that look like they are about to breathe their last are very popular."

[You are aiming for a pretty gold-digger?!]

Oh my god.

This guy is the most genius dumbass I have ever seen.

He sacrificed his appearance in order to make them believe they will inherit his wealth soon.

Except he may very well outlive whoever targets him in such a way.

Plus given the city where we are crimes are harder to commit.

Wait, wouldn't he simply ….

[What if someone tries to poison you?]

"All good, it leaves traces. I would simply give all my money away. Problem solved."

Wow, he has balls of steel.

That guy is similar to that deep-sea fish.

The one that flashes a light above its mouth to bait prey.

Except that this one here uses gold.

Very effective against humans.

Personally, I wouldn't care about such a relationship, but if it makes him happy.

I mean if he's lucky he will find true love instead.

Then again, many girls tend to find true love in the wealthy.

In their defense, some aren't attracted to the money itself, but the success.

That is another discussion.

[Right, are you able to feel it when someone tries to break one of your curses?]

"Indeed."

[Then you can run away before it causes your demise if you are fast enough?]

"Sadly it's not possible. Most people that try to cheat do it as fast as possible."

I approach him.

[*Whisper* So tell me…]

"*Whisper* This ability of mine is a wide range one. It is possible to notice when it is active too. I can't disable it without getting fired."

[No, that's not it. Just tell me if it becomes uncomfortable for you, alright?]

He looks puzzled.

I slowly resume driving divine energy into my eyes.

Wishing to see through all illusions and layers of this world.

Or something along the lines.

I go ever so slowly yet he never reacts in the slightest.

Yep, seems my power is immune to his curse.

This is sweet.

"You okay boy? Even with my bad vision, I can see that huge grin of yours!"

[You see I may not look like it but I am in fact a professional appraiser.]

"What's that?"

[What do you mean what's that?! C'mon! They appraise stuff!]

"Yeah, but no magic works here so it's all luck."

[Hehe, for others perhaps, but for me nope.]

"So, what are you guys talking about? Also, why did you rush all the way over here?"

Ah, the kid is here.

[How long have you been listening?]

"The kid has been here since you started looking absentmindedly in midair like an idiot."

[What happened to that bad vision of yours?!¸

"Oh, that? It's decent at times and worse at others. Curses are like that. Unpredictable."

[Fine, anyway I think I have a way to know exactly the value of every piece of rock there is here.]

They both look at me puzzled.

[Whatever, it would be too long to explain, I have my way is all.]

"Brother, are you sure you should tell him that? He works here, no?"

"Please, do I look like a give a shit?!"

"True, you look like a raisin."

"Maybe, but I'm the coolest raisin you've ever seen, no?!"

"Perhaps."

How did they come to an agreement on something like that?!

Meh, whatever.

[Well, want to go have some fun?]

"What do you have in mind?"

[Nothing much, just a robbery.]

"You want to rob this place?"

"I'm still here you know? Please don't use magic. I would die."

[Don't worry I don't mean literally. Tell me do you have enough funds to buy any of these rocks?]

"Yeah, I have a family emblem I can use as collateral."

[That's neat. Then we can have some fun haha.]

"So what's the plan?"

[Simple, we buy anything of value.]

"What do you mean simple? This is close to impossible!"

"Once again please refrain from killing me!"

[Hehe, as if I needed to rely on magic for something so simple. Nope, I will choose according to my gut feeling.]

They don't seem convinced.

Still, I am confident.

After all, turns out that divine energy lets you have an X-ray vision.

This will be fun…