Chapter 343: Chapter 343 – Getting Advice From an Experienced Person
Max returned to Utopia with Blackie after doing a dismantling on the two Altacroz. Dismantling them for material was pretty easy. He found the guide in the menu. And when he followed it, his body moved automatically and dismantled the monster easily.
All materials automatically entered his inventory. He could put them in the warehouse later so that when he tried to use them, the system would recognize that he had the item.
"I don't want to fight two monsters at once again," Max grumbled as he made his way toward the butcher after leaving Blackie in Old Man Rig's care. He had also left all his monster materials in the warehouse in the station.
— Totally
— If you want to fight two monsters like that at once again, I will think you're really crazy.
— Not gonna lie, anyone will feel the same way as you do.
— I want to see you doing two monsters solo again. That would be fun
— Altacroz is a Small-Class monster with a defense similar to a Medium-Class monster. Of course, it's hard.
— I bet 5 Punch premium accounts that Breeze will fight against 5 small monsters at once in the near future
— I bet 10 Punch premium accounts that he will do that… With a knife only.
"Nah, I won't do that." Max said seriously, "Not with my current pain sensitivity, at least. Getting hit with 80% pain sensitivity was… Hell."
— So he would do it if he lowered his pain sensitivity…
— Good to know that he can still feel pain. I thought he's a superhuman or a masochist
— The latter is most likely *nod nod*. I am also one, after all.
"Nah, what are you talking about, guys? I am not a masochist. I just enjoyed the feeling of being alive." He explained as he got close to the butcher. An exclamation mark floated above Mr. Branch's head. "Now, let me finish this quest first and I will rest.
I am getting tired after fighting 2 Altacrozes."
Approaching the store, Max stopped in front of the butcher and called out to him.
"Mr. Branch. I have returned from killing the Altacroz."
Hearing him, Mr. Branch's face lit up with happiness.
"Ooh! Yes, yes! Thank you, mercenary. You have helped me a lot! This is not much, but please take these!"
[Altacroz Hunting completed!]
[Rewards: 1,000 Gills, 250 Reputations, 5x red meat.]
"Many monsters love this meat. If you throw it at them, they will focus on eating this instead of chasing you. I hope it helps you in hunting these monsters!"
Max looked at the notification and smiled. That was something useful, alright. Not only that, he got a lot of reputation. This would be enough for him to get a mission to hunt a Medium-Class monster from the board.
"Thanks, Mr. Branch."
After saying his goodbye, Max turned around and returned to the station. He was talking to the chat while walking, joking and entertaining them.
Arriving at the station, he found the clump of light for the next mission. That would help him a lot for the next session.
"Alright, guys. We've been playing for a few hours already. Let's end it here and see you tomorrow!"
— Good work!
— Thanks for the time!
— Nice, that was fun.
[NiceLud has donated 500 diamonds!]
[Lolimorph has donated 250 diamonds!]
[MiopaNia has donated 1,000 diamonds!]
[That was fun, Breeze! Thanks for streaming! See you tomorrow.]
"Yeah, see you tomorrow!"
Many donations poured in. Max made sure to thank everyone for their donation before ending the stream.
[Livestream Ended!]
***
"Hnn…"
In a room filled with bunny plushies, Lily groggily woke up and opened her eyes. She blinked a few times then blushed after remembering last night and her current condition. She was only wearing a baggy shirt without anything under it.
"Aaah!"
Screaming, she immediately buried her face in her big plushie, Momo. It was still unreal for her. To think she was the one who initiated it. Never in her mind would she imagine herself doing something like that.
"Stupid me. Stupid me. Stupid me!"
She rolled around her bed, still embarrassed. Even when she had calmed down and cleaned herself thoroughly, the lingering feeling from last night was still there. And she somehow couldn't forget it. She was happy, but also troubled at the same time.
"Ugh… What should I do?" She muttered, hugging Momo tightly. "I won't be able to face him like this."
Thankfully, Max had returned home after making sure she was okay. He had a livestream today, which she somehow missed because she fell asleep soon after he left.
That helped the pain she felt, and now she was as fresh as new. Still… She needed help.
"Ferin… She might know what I should do."
When you were troubled, you would seek an experienced person to ask for advice. Ferin, Lily's good friend, always gave her good advice and helped her for a long time to get closer to Max. She believed the experienced girl would know what to do.
Still having a red face, she called the top model and waited for her to take it. It didn't take long, and the face of the platinum-haired girl with a photo studio-like background appeared on the screen.
"Heya, Lily! How have you been since that day? Are you good?"
"Un, I am good. Sorry to call you suddenly, Ferin. But I need advice."
"Advice, huh?" Ferin smirked and giggled playfully, "Looking at how sloppy you dressed… I bet you did it, right?" She raised her pinky, moving it around with a strange gesture.
Knowing what Ferin tried to say, Lily once again felt blood rush into her face and got embarrassed. Why did she call her friend when she knew Ferin would tease her? But she had no other choice. There was no one else to ask advice from.
"I… did." She answered meekly, like a small animal cowering on the corner. She put her index finger in front of her lips. "P-Please keep it a secret."
"W-What is this?" Ferin looked surprised before beaming with a wide smile. "Who's this cute little bunny? Girl, why are you so honest now? I can't… I just can't. My Lily just became so honest and cute!"