「The next day.」
Su Xuan sat in the classroom, his mind filled with thoughts about the game's plot. He had already successfully completed the commission quest from Sunset City. Now, all that remained were two F+ Level commission quests and Ivsha's character quest to complete.
Also, the White Rose's hidden quest wasn't something he could challenge yet, and the time for the quest hadn't arrived.
'First, I'll start Ivsha's character quest. When I have time, I'll knock out the two F+ Level commission quests and unlock the special quest for an E-Level evaluation...'
Su Xuan methodically planned his upcoming quest schedule.
"Su Xuan?"
Just then, a figure sat down in the seat in front of Su Xuan.
"Hm?"
Su Xuan looked up to find a delicate, pretty face staring intently at him.
"Liu Xue? What's up?"
Su Xuan was a little surprised by Liu Xue's sudden approach.
Normally, Liu Xue wouldn't proactively talk to him in class. Of course, she wouldn't talk to him at the noodle shop either.
However, ever since they discovered they were both game Players, Liu Xue had become like a different person, turning clingy—just like now.
"I want to ask you a question." Liu Xue pushed up her black-framed glasses, which gave her a scholarly air.
"What is it?"
Su Xuan asked in return.
"I..."
Liu Xue was about to speak but sensed strange gazes fixed on them. It was as if their classmates had caught the stink of sappy romance.
"I'll tell you on WeChat."
Liu Xue pulled out her phone.
"Oh."
Su Xuan nodded, not thinking much of it, and took out his phone to wait for Liu Xue's message.
However, he waited for a long time without receiving a reply.
Until Liu Xue said, "I don't have you as a friend on WeChat!"
"..."
'Why didn't you say so earlier?'
After adding her on WeChat, Su Xuan received a message from Liu Xue.
Cute Rabbit: "The second Adventurer I recruited is a Rare Flower Fairy! I'm a bit confused about her abilities, so I asked for opinions in a game group to see if this Adventurer is worth training. It's because she doesn't seem to have any combat abilities. But then, someone actually offered 20,000 to buy my Flower Fairy! Should I sell her? After all, 20,000 is no small amount."
'A Flower Fairy?'
Hearing this, a ripple went through Su Xuan's heart. He thought for a moment, then typed back, "What exactly are her abilities? It can't be that she has no effects at all, right?"
Cute Rabbit replied, "She does. Her ability is to increase quest rewards and Luck Value by 20%."
A flash of surprise appeared in Su Xuan's eyes as he inwardly pondered the value of this ability. Increasing quest rewards and Luck Value was undoubtedly a very powerful ability, especially in a game. This meant Liu Xue could earn more rewards and have a higher chance of obtaining rare items and equipment.
He immediately replied to Liu Xue, "Don't sell that Flower Fairy so easily! Her ability is outstanding, far rarer than a common Adventurer's!"
Cute Rabbit sent a surprised emoji: "Really?"
"Yes. While her effects might not be significant in the current stage, she'll absolutely become Invincible in the late game!" Su Xuan replied firmly, also sending a 'thumbs-up' emoji to show his conviction.
Cute Rabbit sent a 'thank you' emoji: "Okay, I get it. Thank you."
"No problem. If there's a chance in the future, let me borrow your Flower Fairy for a bit."
Cute Rabbit: "Mm, okay!"
Su Xuan took a deep breath, feeling a little envious of Liu Xue. She had actually managed to get such a rare Adventurer who could not only increase quest rewards but also boost Luck Value.
'Good thing I can borrow her. In the future, if any especially rare quests come up, I'll definitely have to bring Liu Xue's Flower Fairy along!'
Besides that, Su Xuan glanced at Liu Xue's WeChat profile picture. Why was it completely snow-white?
'Such a plain profile picture...'
The moment the bell rang to dismiss school, Su Xuan immediately shouldered his bag and rushed home. He looked so hurried, it was as if some gorgeous housewife was waiting for him at home.
After getting home, he tossed his bag aside, had a simple bite to eat, and put on his VR headset.
Upon entering the game world, his gaze immediately fell upon Rosaline, who was sitting in the Guild.
Rosaline was still engrossed in her puzzle. Judging by her progress, she was already halfway done. It seemed that absorbing a Memory Fragment had given Rosaline's intelligence a significant boost.
"Huh? A letter?"
Su Xuan's eyes landed on the letter on the wooden table. He walked over, picked it up gently, and opened the envelope.
From Natasha:
Dear Mr. Su Xuan, a lot happened in the Yerman Clan after you left last night. Roxia led the clan's Knights to arrest her uncle, Mero. Just as you suspected, it was Mero who hired Adventurers to stop Roxia from becoming an Oath Knight.
I am utterly shocked and furious. I never expected Mr. Mero to be that kind of person! He was always seen by the clan members as a trustworthy relative, yet he did something like this. It makes me so angry!
Because you left in a hurry last night, Roxia wasn't able to say goodbye, so she asked me to send you her regards. Also, she has sent the Oath Sword to your Guild, saying the sword should be returned to its true owner. That child is still so bad at expressing her feelings~ Please forgive her~
Oh, right~ I've made a delicious apple pie. If Mr. Su Xuan has time, you're welcome to come to Sunset City and enjoy it with me.
"The Oath Sword?"
Su Xuan looked around, searching for the Oath Sword, but couldn't find a trace of it. However, when his gaze fell on Rosaline's waist, he saw a Golden sword already hanging there.
"..."
Su Xuan let out a soft sigh. Ever since Rosaline recovered part of her memory, she hadn't been as pure and Kind as before.
He waved his hand, summoned the second Memory Fragment, and had Rosaline absorb it.
After she finished absorbing it, Rosaline's All Attributes increased by another 20 points, but her favorability only went up by 10. It seemed unlocking Rosaline's character quest would be a bit difficult; he'd need at least one more Memory Fragment.
It was worth noting that after absorbing the second Memory Fragment, the color of Rosaline's soul had deepened, becoming somewhat like... a Water Slime...
Just then, Ivsha walked into the Guild with a smile on her face and said gently, "Mr. Su Xuan, good morning~"
"Good morning."
Su Xuan replied softly, at the same time noticing that Ivsha now wore a Cross Pendant around her neck.
A thought crossed his mind.
[Holy Light Pendant (Rare): Reduces the effects of Holy Light by 50%.]
"This pendant is?"
Su Xuan asked curiously.
"Sister Kelly had me wear this pendant. The Nuns in the church need to undergo a Holy Light baptism today," Ivsha replied.
"A Holy Light baptism?"
"Yes, the Holy Light baptism can dispel people's wicked thoughts and has a restraining effect on evil Demons." Ivsha nodded, then continued, "Mr. Su Xuan, you don't need to worry. Although I'm a Succubus, I've lived in the church for nearly twenty years and am no longer afraid of Holy Light."
"Can I watch the Holy Light baptism?" Although Su Xuan knew in his heart that Ivsha was completely immune to Holy Light, he still felt a little worried.
"Of course! The Holy Light baptism is just having the Nuns stand under the brilliant Holy Light; it's not some private ceremony!" Hearing that Su Xuan wanted to watch, Ivsha flashed a brilliant smile. "If you'd like, you can experience it for yourself after the Nuns are finished~"
"I think I'll pass on experiencing it myself."
Su Xuan quickly refused. He certainly didn't want his wicked thoughts to disappear!
"It's fine~ It's not as serious as you think~"
Ivsha came closer. She gently pressed her lips to Su Xuan's ear and whispered tenderly, "If you feel scared, I can hold you tight. It's our church's special service for Mr. Su Xuan~"