eurekapd Chapter 109 Plum Blossom in the Dream
Chapter 109 Plum Blossom in the Dream
Whether in games or in the real world, there are always some people who are annoying just to look at.
For me, Mason Kent is one of them.
A worm that needs to be stepped on, a piece of trash whose head needs to be chopped off and fed to dogs.
Although seeing these characters is annoying, sometimes I have no choice.
In the game, it's impossible to harm Mason Kent without sufficient preparation and a suitable location, as he's an NPC from a future quest. The developers went to great lengths to protect him.
But do I have the same limitations in the real world?
The answer is no. I could kill him right now.
A single charged bullet is enough to pierce his head.
But that doesn't mean I should do it. After all, killing someone in broad daylight is not a rational thing to do, unless I have a very influential surname.
Moreover, killing him now would not benefit me.
So all I can do now is wait, prepare everything, and wait for the right opportunity to come.
With these thoughts in mind, I stood up from my chair and headed for the exit.
"Are you all going to the banquet?"
As I was clearing the dishes, I heard a familiar voice.
"Yes... Father said I had to participate."
Four people walked into the cafeteria at the same time. This is not usually something I pay attention to, but the word "banquet" caught my attention.
Is it that banquet?
I asked myself the question and began to listen to their conversation.
“Me too. My family says I need to improve my social skills.”
"Sigh...it's those boring conversations again."
"Yeah, but this time it should be interesting."
"Hmm, with Victor here, things might get interesting."
"That guy could just invite all of us. Why send out formal invitations?"
"Yeah, that's just how he is. He probably doesn't want to appear biased."
"Yes... but he only invited Julia."
"Tsk."
Hearing Victor's name is enough.
People from prominent families or of high status always gather to discuss business. Therefore, it's not surprising that the main characters in the game would also attend such banquets.
Moreover, this banquet hosted by the Black family is a special event in the game, marking the player's first real encounter with the demon.
This is essentially the first major event in the game.
'I can't miss this.'
Wherever demons appear, I will be there; that's inevitable.
And so, I left the cafeteria and returned to my room.
......
rustling
"call……"
Walking on the fallen leaves in the college forest, I took a deep breath of the cool air. The scent of nature and autumn filled my nostrils.
The weather is getting colder.
As the semester progresses, winter is approaching. It's a time of seasonal change.
"Oh, junior, you've arrived."
As I was walking, I heard a loud sound.
Standing in front of me was Senior Maya, with a bright smile on her face.
"good afternoon."
Maya immediately appeared before me with her usual liveliness.
Good afternoon, Senior Maya.
I bowed my head respectfully. To me, this person was like a mentor who had helped me make great progress in a short period of time, and therefore deserved my respect.
"Hmm...hmm...very good..." She nodded, humming a song. I didn't understand why she was looking at me like that, but I decided to ignore it. I was already used to the stares around me; one more wouldn't make a difference.
“You’re always the first one here, junior.” She gestured for me to follow her toward the meeting place.
"I don't like being late." This is a habit of mine. Changing locations and entering a new environment always takes time to adjust, and arriving a little early allows me to use the free time to adapt to the environment.
"This is a good habit."
"Thank you."
"Want some snacks? I brought some special ones today."
Whenever Maya Avegreen appeared, snacks followed. If I learned anything from this experience, it's that refusing her snacks was completely pointless.
She never accepted any refusal and always forced it on me.
"I can eat a little."
After I agreed, she took out two brightly colored balls from her bag; they looked quite unique.
'Um? '
It's not just the difference in appearance. They also smell very different.
"Senior, this..."
It reminded me of an extremely rare item in the game. Although I've never tasted or smelled it, I know what it looks like.
"Yes, you read that right. They are 'Dreamland Plums'."
Dream Plum. This is an extremely rare fruit, not only because of its excellent taste, but also because it has a remarkable effect on the magic of the person who eats it.
Therefore, this fruit is highly sought after and extremely difficult to find.
"Senior... if you know what they are, why are you giving them to me?" I asked. This action puzzled me.
"Why should I give it to you? Because I am your teacher."
"teacher?"
"That's right, I am your teacher."
"I don't understand. Even if you're my teacher, wouldn't it be better for you to eat them or sell them yourself?"
“Ah, you mean that…” Maya chuckled, twirling a strand of purple hair between her fingers. “You’re right. As a mage, I can indeed benefit from these fruits.” She replied, holding the two balls in her hand.
"That……"
“But look, I have a lot of Dream Plums at home. I’ve developed some resistance to their effects, so they don’t work on me anymore. But they’ll be a great help to you,” she said with a mischievous smile.
I know how someone develops resistance to these fruits. In games, some people accumulate wealth, buy a lot of resources, and then consume them. But of course, the more of the same thing you consume, the weaker its effect becomes.
This is why improving your attributes naturally in the early stages of the game is more beneficial than relying on items.
"Therefore, you can eat them without any worries."
She placed the fruit in my hand as she spoke. I didn't know why she was doing all this for me, but she had no ill intentions. I could tell from her body language. My special ability, [Perception and Insight], wasn't just for show.
"I understand. Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Without saying anything more, I began to chew the fruit. The moment my teeth broke through the peel, an incredible taste entered my mouth.
'tasty.'
Its taste, and the sensation of swallowing it, everything about it was incredibly delicious.
This is the most delicious thing I've ever eaten in this world. And not only that, I can feel the magic within me reacting with the fruit. As I swallowed the fruit, I began to feel my magical sensitivity increasing. Although the increase wasn't huge, I could still feel a noticeable change.
I can also feel my mana capacity expanding, which is one of the effects I was hoping for.
"How about it?"
I heard Maya's voice coming from the side.
"great."
"Then I'm very happy."
I finished the Dream Plum, still savoring its aftertaste. "Thank you, senior. I'm truly grateful."
“You’re welcome, junior,” Maya said, her eyes filled with pride and excitement. “Consider it an investment in your future.”
"Future investments?"
In the game, although Maya is a well-known character, as a player, I know very little about her past and her family. Therefore, I find it difficult to understand her intentions.
"Yes, investing in the future."
rustling
Just as I was about to ask her what she meant, I suddenly heard the sound of leaves being stepped on.
Three people.
Three people are approaching. Judging from their voices, I can tell that two of them are women and one is a man.
"Welcome, junior students."
Maya seemed to realize this as well, and she immediately jumped up from where she was standing, winking at me at the same time.
Hello, senior.
"Hello."
Two girls greeted her, while the boy simply lowered his head. He was one of those who had tried to get closer to Maya, and he seemed embarrassed by his actions.
"Hello to you all, fellow students." However, Maya didn't seem to care, perhaps she had already forgotten.
......
"Hello everyone," Maya greeted the new members cheerfully. "You've all arrived just in time for our meeting. Let's gather together and begin."
The club members gathered, each found a spot, and sat on a pile of wood that served as temporary seats.
"As you know, we're going to start today with a speech. Who wants to go first?"
At Emilia's instruction, a well-dressed girl raised her hand. She seemed eager to begin.
"You can begin now, junior."
"Thank you."
After saying that, she stood up and walked to Emilia's seat.
“Hello everyone, I…I am Hermione Klein,” she began, her voice initially hesitant and slightly trembling. She clutched a notebook tightly in her hand, her carefully prepared speech.
It was obvious that, despite her careful preparation, this was her first time giving a speech. Her voice was somewhat awkward and hesitant.
“I want to talk about… magic and modern art… uh, the influence of art,” she stammered, her eyes nervously scanning the faces of the club members.
However, with each word she spoke, she became better and better.
“In short,” she continued, “the existence of modern magic is a significant factor in shaping the course of art, influencing artists for centuries. It teaches us to appreciate the beauty of the past, the wonders of the natural world, and the impact of magic on aesthetics.”
Finally, she ended her speech with a smile.
clap clap clap!
Everyone applauded for her.
And so everyone continued their presentations until it was my turn.