Chapter 56: [Unique Quest]

[10:59]

Helix sighed as he looked at his system interface.

"Let's get this over with." He muttered under his breath.

[11:00]

Ding!

A new pop-up window opened, and a chat box filled the screen.

Words started typing themselves out at a blistering speed.

"Oh my god! Omigod, omigod, omigod!

You called!

I was like, call me <3.

You were like, [whatever, Elise. I already know what you're going to say, so what's the point?]

And I was all silent because I knew you were right.

But here you are anyway!

Did you miss me?"

Helix touched his neck and then chuckled bitterly in his mind.

"They say distance makes the heart grow fonder.

I still hate you, but if you give me 100 years before chatting next, I'll be in love with you."

"*giggle. You'll regret those words, mister."

Helix stared at her words with a complicated expression.

After a moment of silence, he sighed in defeat.

"Are you going to start, Elise?" Helix asked with a melancholy tone.