Chapter 69: “Guests” Arrival (Part 1)
It’s normal for one person to have a spring dream.
It’s normal for two people to have spring dreams.
But it’s definitely not normal for two people to have the same spring dream.
Elrose’s hands and feet trembled nonstop. Fortunately, she had just managed to hide her reaction better than Luna. If they found out they had the same dream, that would be difficult to explain.
But what on earth is going on?
Dream connection is a skill exclusive to dreams, something even Gideon couldn’t achieve.
Damn it, this is so frustrating.
Let me just have some breakfast to calm down.
…
After finishing tea and a meal, Elrose touched her small mouth and began to analyze the situation rationally.
What happened yesterday was quite simple.
Out of nowhere, she lost her mana, then had a high fever, and then inexplicably regained her mana; she returned to normal. But both Luna and she had the same dream, in which they, they…
Elrose’s cheeks flushed, and her calm analysis instantly transformed into heated analysis.
Just then, Elrose suddenly remembered something. She quickly opened the Evil God’s message board and saw the message he left her that night in Linshire Village.
[Evil God: That’s right, it’s the “Kiss Demon.” This skill is somewhat similar to the Succubi’s “Devouring Lips,” which allows one to absorb the energy within another person through their lips.]
Elrose gulped deeply: “Mana is also energy, right…”
The “Kiss Demon” skill, combined with the fact that she suddenly had over two thousand points of mana in her body.
This…
What the hell, this isn’t just a spring dream; this is clear-cut **criminal behavior.
And the evidence is solid; the criminal facts are extremely clear.
Damn, how many years is one sentenced for obscenity in the Mornhart Kingdom?
Luna is already sixteen; I shouldn’t be violating any laws concerning minors.
Cough, that’s beside the point.
So, the mana in my body was entirely absorbed from Luna.
Damn, this technique makes me seem like a succubus; isn’t this too lewd?
And ultimately, why did I end up kissing Luna?
I never had such thoughts before!
Could it be an instinctual somnambulism caused by lacking mana?
Or was I… manipulated by someone?
At that moment, a short figure suddenly appeared in Elrose’s mind.
“Evil God.” Elrose clenched her fists and gritted her teeth, “Damn, this is all that stinky Evil God’s doing.”
I really want to slap him to death.
He’s never around when I need him and when I don’t, he’s just messing with things.
Can he be a bit more reliable?
Is this what a deity is?
Ptooey!
“Ding dong!”
Just as Elrose was mercilessly cursing the Evil God and his entire family, the bell at the door rang, and a man slowly walked into the shop.
“Excuse me, is anyone here?”
Lilith quickly got up and walked to the front hall: “Hello, we haven’t started business yet. Um… who are you?”
“Oh, isn’t this Miss Lilith? I’m Bacht, a member of the Garcean Family. We’ve met before,” Bacht said politely.
“Oh, now I remember, you’re Bardel’s lackey.” Lilith said, “What brings you here?”
“I’m looking for Mr. Kendrick; may I ask if he is here?” Bacht spoke gently.
“Is that so? Then please wait a moment.” Lilith walked with long strides back to the kitchen, “Kendrick, Bardel’s lackey, named Bacht, is looking for you.”
“Bacht?” Kendrick frowned immediately, “He’s here again?”
Kendrick gently set down the ingredients he was holding, washed his hands, and slowly walked to the front hall.
Meanwhile, Elrose also felt a slight sense of alertness rising within her.
Bacht?
Could it be because of what happened the day before yesterday?
Thinking of this, Elrose quietly followed behind Kendrick, heading to the front hall together.
In the front hall.
Bacht sat quietly, waiting, while Kendrick approached him with heavy steps.
Bacht immediately stood up and respectfully said, “Mr. Kendrick.”
Kendrick waved his hand: “I’m not a person of noble divine identity; you don’t need to be so respectful.”
“Haha, you’re joking.” Bacht smiled, “You are the old friend of the Count, aren’t you? Every year when there’s a major event at the Count’s residence, you are always invited to manage the kitchen.”
“Is that how you understand it?” Kendrick gently shook his head, and said, “Forget it; let’s not talk about that. Are you here about yesterday’s incident?”
“Yes.” Bacht said, “How is Miss Elrose’s health?”
“She’s already well.” Kendrick replied, “She had a fever last night, and this morning she woke up feeling great.”
“Is that so? That’s wonderful!” Bacht said eagerly, “May I see her alone?”
“Well… you’d have to ask her.”
Kendrick slowly turned his head; at the kitchen’s entrance, a small head peeked out. When she saw Kendrick looking over, she quickly retracted her head back.
“Stop peeking, Elrose. Come here,” Kendrick said.
“Ehheh, I got caught,” Elrose said, scratching the back of her head as she shyly walked out.
“Miss Elrose.” Bacht quickly stepped forward, warmly greeting her, “I heard you were ill yesterday?”
“Yes, I had a high fever, it made me completely disoriented.”
“That’s really terrible.” Bacht said, “Did you find out the cause of your illness?”
“No, but since I’m well now, there’s no need to check the cause,” Elrose said. “By the way, is there something you want to talk to me about?”
“Yes, it’s somewhat of a personal matter; I would like to have a private conversation with you,” Bacht said with a smile.
“A private conversation?” Elrose glanced at Kendrick beside her.
Kendrick didn’t say any unnecessary words and immediately made way for his seat: “Alright, you guys chat. If there’s anything, call me in the kitchen.”
With that, Kendrick turned and stepped away from the front hall.
Elrose and Bacht took their seats.
“Go ahead, what do you want to talk about?” Elrose asked lightly.
“Haha, actually it’s not a big deal.” Bacht laughed, “I just wanted to inquire about some information regarding Miss Elrose.”
“Inquire about my information?” Elrose laughed lightly upon hearing this: “Do you really have to ask the person directly? Why come straight to me?”
“Isn’t it because Miss Elrose is too mysterious, and even the information brokers don’t know anything? Out of desperation, I had to ask you directly.” Bacht laughed.
“Is that so.” Elrose smiled: “Then you may have made a wasted trip, as I wouldn’t just casually share my personal information with others.”
“Oh dear, Miss Elrose, don’t say that. Of course, I wouldn’t do something like a trickster taking advantage of others.” Saying this, Bacht pulled out a large coin pouch and gently placed it in front of Elrose, “There are twenty large gold coins in here. If Miss Elrose likes, please accept it.”
“Money?” Elrose raised an eyebrow and said angrily, “You actually want to bribe me with money? Am I that vulgar?”
“Before you speak, could you think a little?”
“Such important things as personal information are not something one just hands over…”
“It needs to be for a price.”
