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"Did the reward for killing the mission objective not go through, and it just jumped directly to the next mission?"
"Shallow underground... Let's do some research after we get to Lundia before making any plans."
He shut down the magic network, looked at the alchemy hut that had appeared not far away, and a warm smile appeared on his face.
"I have this feeling that, after confessing my feelings, the place where Ate is suddenly feels like home?"
"How strange... In my past life, I was a corporate slave for so long, yet I never felt the slightest sense of belonging to that dormitory..."
Latis quietly opened the door, and suddenly a rose appeared in front of him.
Upon closer inspection, he realized it was a potted plant guardian gently shaking the rose in its hand.
Suddenly, the smiling half-elf appeared in Latis's arms. He blushed, coughed awkwardly, took the rose from the plant guardian, glanced at the robin who was being held down by Yashutia's legs and looked like he was being paralyzed by a ghost, shook his head, and went up to the roof.
He unfolded the leaves from the rose branch and looked at the familiar handwriting.
[Dear Latis...Big Brother,]
This is the Moonlight Lotus Heart for you. Remember to eat it when you get home. I'm going out to collect materials now!
Your loyal Artemis
"Ah...so cute."
Latis patted his face, feeling that the image of the half-elf was already lingering in his mind. He couldn't help but chuckle and swallowed the rose.
The cool lotus core transformed into pure magic, carrying his consciousness into the deep night sky.
"Should I take a simulation? Today's simulation should tell me how to spend my life with Artemis."
He suddenly thought to himself.
But then he shook his head, a faint smile on his face, and closed his eyes.
"Letting my simulated self experience the first day after confessing to Ate is such a bargain for a simulator! I want to experience all these things firsthand, whether it's a surprise or a regret!"
Chapter 76: A Gift! (Two Chapters Combined)
Good morning, Night City!
As the first rays of sunlight streamed down from the sky, Latis leaped up on the rooftop with a somersault.
He stretched his body to his heart's content, looked at the still dimly lit Hard Stem City not far away, laughed, and landed on the ground.
"The Moonlight Lotus Core is truly a wonderful thing, although most of its magic power was absorbed by the Dragon Knight's Heart to strengthen its body..."
Latis glanced at his current level.
[Classes: First-level mage 66%, second-level warrior 33%, third-level alchemist 0%]
"What arithmetic sequence..." he muttered, scratching his head in bewilderment.
"Finally, I've unlocked one link of the spell formula. Now I should test whether writing the formula on the magic book will directly appear in my soul... Ugh, looks like I'll have to trouble Arte to collect another set of materials. By the way, where's Arte?"
Latis glanced around, then opened the door to look at the robin who had rolled over onto the top and Yashutia, whose face was contorted with sleep paralysis. He couldn't help but mimic the expression of an old man on the subway, then closed the door and muttered:
"How the wheel of fortune turns... It seems that Arte hasn't returned yet. I'll go to the magic materials shop to get the earrings."
He strode confidently forward, laughing heartily:
"Never seen such a wonderful start! Reborn: I'm Falling in Love in Another World, Activation!"
……
jingle!
Latis pushed open the door of the magic materials shop and cheerfully called out to the weary-looking shopkeeper:
“Ciallo!”
"Are you having an attack?" the shopkeeper asked, looking bewildered. After staying up all night, he looked at the energetic Latis and suddenly felt a faint sense of melancholy.
"No?" Latis scratched his head, looking at the shopkeeper's dark circles, and asked with great concern:
"You look like you're about to die. Should I help you contact a trauma group?"
"Are you even a soldier? Can't you speak properly?!"
The shop owner clutched his aching chest, gasped for breath, took the finished earrings from the cabinet, put them in a box, shoved them into Latis's hand, and cursed:
"I'm not going to explain it to you anymore. Go figure it out yourself, and get lost!"
"What's wrong with your vegetarian dish?"
Latis scratched his head, then suddenly realized:
"You must be jealous because you know I confessed my feelings successfully, right? Hahaha, my Ate is so, so great. Do you have someone you like? You can't be single, can you?"
"Are you asking for it? Are you crazy? Who asked you that? Who asked you that?!"
The shop owner felt dizzy. He watched as Latis swaggered away, and couldn't help but sit down on the ground, gasping for breath.
Ten minutes later, the shop owner, finally recovering from his shock, stood up, pinching his philtrum. He leaned against the counter and sighed softly.
"A confession? Could it be that elf he was with yesterday? No wonder he chose these earrings..."
He took out his notebook, flipped to the collection of jewelry records, and found the one he had just seen among the many styles.
“The ‘Mirudo’ style earrings are one of the elven ornaments that were introduced to human society during the height of the Herod tribe’s power. In elven culture, they symbolize ‘unwavering love and longing for someone’…”
The shop owner closed his notebook, shook his head, and sighed sincerely:
"How enviable... It's a pity that since Herod began to crumble twenty years ago, the nascent trend of reviving emotions in human society began to disintegrate. Until Herod completely collapsed two years ago, such beautiful hopes have long been sealed away in the corners of history..."
He glanced around his shop and suddenly paused, startled:
"No, no, then my little shop will just become a relic of the past, that won't do... Sigh, never mind, that soldier was right, I'm just a coward who can't face the person I like..."
The shop owner remained silent for a long time, then suddenly gritted his teeth and shouted:
"Damn it! I'm going back to Lundia right now! Hopefully she hasn't left yet..."
He rushed out the door, then turned back and shoved a note onto it:
[Going to date]
We'll reopen another day!
Before he could straighten the sticker on the door, the shop owner staggered away, the magical fluctuations of his flight spell gradually fading away, leaving only a lost slipper on the ground.
……
[Unnamed Earring: An ancient ornament from the Elven race, lost for decades, it has been refined and reforged, regaining its dormant power. Solidified Spells: Natural Healing (1/1), Light Dance, Disguise]
"So that natural therapy is the technique that was originally in the earring? Once a day, it's not too bad..."
Latis scratched his head and couldn't help but complain:
"So the shop owner only had one magic trick, Light Dance, and one Disguise? Holy crap, that's way too expensive!"
It's expensive, but I still have to buy it...
After some thought, Latis named the earrings "The Unforgotten Promise".
"Although I've missed you many times in the simulation, I definitely won't in reality!"
He chuckled, put away the earring, and suddenly noticed that there were several mages wearing robes on the roads in the city.
They looked travel-worn, and the slightly older one was talking to someone by the roadside.
What's going on?
Latis approached discreetly, slowing his pace to try and hear their conversation.
"...If anything happens, you must report it promptly using communication magic. It's impossible for those three fourth-year students to die so easily because of a monster, without even sending out a cry for help."
"As for you two, first ask around the city if anyone has seen them. Thank you all for your hard work, and please be careful."
"Team leader, see you later."
Latis turned around, looked at the mages who had already scattered, and stroked his chin thoughtfully.
"Looks like students from Bogu Academy. They came all night; they're really dedicated..."
"The grenade Squirtle gave me involved so many people... Is it some kind of group project? Although the simulator gave me a glimpse into life at Bogu Academy, it didn't mention any of these kinds of details, which further confirms my judgment that simulators only show the general direction."
"It's not appropriate for me to get involved in these things right now. Although they have some sense of identification with the so-called Civil Engineering College, I'm too weak and powerless to deal with powerful institutions like the college. Besides..."
Latis narrowed his eyes as the unfinished magic network quest from the monster's backstage came to mind.
There are some deeper things that only I can access...
……
Latis returned to the alchemy hut with a relaxed expression.
He opened the door and frowned as he looked at the robin and Yashutia, who were entwined like octopuses.
"Get up, stop living the life of a pampered young master..."
Just as Latis was about to shout again, a pair of soft, slender hands covered his eyes.
"Guess who I am, big brother~"
The half-elf's gentle and joyful voice sounded especially sweet to Latis's ears. He stroked the small hand before him, coughed, and said with feigned hesitation:
"Oh my god, who could it be? Look at those long, slender hands, it must be... my Arte, right?"
“You guessed right!” The half-elf released his grip, tiptoed, and whispered in Latis’s ear:
"As a reward, you can turn around now."
"What a naive little elf, yet I fall for it..." Latis laughed, turned around, and suddenly froze.
The half-elf's hair seemed a little longer today, and her face appeared even rosier. She blinked her clear blue eyes twice, took out her stone sculpture from her bosom, presented it to Latis, and revealed a smile that was no longer concealed. She softly said:
"Gift!"
"Huh?" Latis scratched his head, but didn't suspect the half-elf was playing a trick on him. He simply took the stone carving out of curiosity and asked:
"What kind of processing did you do to this stone sculpture?"
"Ok!"
Artemis nodded, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath.