Chapter 175 (1/2)

Thick fog covered a luxurious flower garden that might be called a paradise. The scent of the hot springs that rose made Mido’s body and mind more relaxed. In it, she felt freer than anyone else in the world.

“Ah~ this is really good~”

The fragrant hot spring water flowed over her arms. She enjoyed a luxury in the game that she didn’t get to enjoy in reality. The only odd thing about this spacious hot spring was that Mido was alone. She liked it. It was like becoming rich and having a whole hot spring to herself.

“Money might not be everything but it does seem to be most things.”

Mido reflected on her own philosophy before closing her eyes and recalling the day. She met the Icarus Guild members and joined her oppas in the Colosseum. They were bickering as usual but it was still fun. She was able to do things that weren’t possible in real life.

“I applied for the Colosseum battle due to the homework from my professor...”

It wasn’t easy to learn about the power of the constellations. The only method possible for her was to eat a Star Fruit. However, it wasn’t easy to meet the Star Fruit eaters. Of course, there was one of the Eight Supernovas in Group 1 but how could he easily tell her his ability? It was something confidential to them.

“Hah... In the end, do I have to eat a Star Fruit?”

She didn’t know if she could actually eat it. There were too many contenders. There were two people most likely to win the title—Reinhardt of the Zeus Guild and Zhen Sulong, one of the Eight Supernovas. Additionally, the maniac clown who attacked them earlier was also strong. Her oppas, who were pretty strong, were forced to take care of her.

“...Bad jerk. You logged out Jeonghyeok oppa. I will get revenge.”

There was also one more person that Mido was watching.

“Dark Wolf...”

He was called that in the community but his actual game ID was ‘Jackson.’ In any case, this wasn’t important. Mido recalled what happened just now. It was the moment when she was about to be beaten by the lunatic clown. A huge bundle of cobwebs flew from somewhere and hit the clown, saving her. It was a skill she had never seen before and this person seemed to be getting stronger.

“What the hell is it...?”

The story about him was legendary in the community. It wasn’t as much as Michael, who was ranked first, but he was still an emerging powerhouse. He was recently appointed the chief of a village called Metheus. She thought it was probably in this area...

She should go play there after the Colosseum.

[A whisper has arrived.]

“Huh? Who is it?”

Mido shook her head at the whisper that suddenly arrived. She wanted to know who was sending her a whisper at this time. She opened the window straight away.

-Kim Hyeonu: Mido, do you know Dark Wolf?

-Mido: Huh? Why are you asking something stupid all of a sudden?

-Kim Hyeonu: Ah, no... nothing. Forget it.

Kim Hyeonu said so and closed the whispers window first.

Mido frowned at the sudden situation.

“What? This Oppa suddenly...”

She thought everything was weird but decided not to care. First of all, she wanted to enjoy the hot spring a bit more. Thus, she closed her eyes again.

Dark Wolf, Dark Wolf...

These words didn’t leave her head. Why did he ask if she knew Dark Wolf?

“Ah, why did Hyeonu oppa ask me this question?”

Mido sat down and dipped her head in the hot spring water. She lifted her hair like a shampoo ad, c.o.c.ked her head, and looked at the sky. Brilliant stars were shining. It was amazing because it was made of magic.

“Hah. I’m tired. I’ll just have to ask tomorrow.”

Mido enjoyed the view as she leaned back in the hot spring. This was heaven.

* * *

[The Eyeing Covetously Projector has been acquired.]

The moment I got out of the bath, I removed what those damn people had left behind. Then I opened the information window straight away.

[Eyeing Covetously Projector]

[Rating: Deluxe

One of the tens of thousands of inventions in the Parta Principality. It looks like an apple in size but the essence is sophisticated magic engineering.

-If you project the light of the projector onto the wall for five minutes, you can see beyond the wall.

-However, the other party can’t see it.

-Additional options: 3D sound quality. Surround sound function.

-It will automatically turn off when away from its owner.

-Currently registered owner: Park Taehyeon.]

“...Crazy bastard.”

I didn’t like the name, ‘eyeing covetously.’

My anger after seeing the performance wasn’t small. My Mido would’ve been in trouble if I had been a bit late. Sigh. I should’ve killed those rotten people. I had some regrets but I chose not to be foolish. There would be many opportunities in the future.

“I have to go back.”

The soap I brought earlier was wrapped in a big towel. On the way back, I saw Reinhardt and wondered what he was doing. However, he was just meditating alone in the most crowded bath. I thought he was a hot-tempered and thoughtless person but he had a surprisingly serious side. By the way, where did the other people go?

Just then, I heard a sound.

“Ummm.”

I looked in the direction of the sound and saw bubbles rising in the bath around Reinhardt. It wouldn’t be unusual if it started boiling. I frowned as I got an ominous feeling.

“I want to shit... shit...”