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Kapitel 188: -184- ID and Cafeteria

"Orianna, where are you going?"

"I'm going home for lunch. It's already noon, isn't it?"

"Going home for lunch? Wait, you still haven't finished reading the campus manual?"

With a light pat on Orianna's head, an affectionate gesture that left her momentarily stunned, she looked up at a peer with red hair and a few freckles on her face. Orianna tilted her head and asked, "Lorana, don't we eat lunch at noon?"

Lorana, also a student, planned to take dance and music courses, quickly formed a friendship with Orianna.

"Are you silly? The school has a cafeteria."

"I, I didn't bring much money today," Orianna blinked.

"How much did you bring?" Lorona immediately asked.

Orianna reached into her skirt pocket, fumbled for a while, and after a moment, pulled out a dozen or so copper coins and one silver coin.

In the commercial district, this money could buy some good food, but Twin Cities University was situated in an affluent area. Here, a hot dog alone cost five silver coins, and a piece of good blueberry bread could go up to eleven silver coins – almost half of Orianna's monthly allowance.

Therefore, Orianna doubted if the money on her was enough for a meal at school.

However, Lorana smiled and casually put her arm around Orianna's shoulder, saying affectionately, "That's enough. The cafeteria food is very cheap. I had breakfast there this morning. A simple meal like an egg with bread and a bottle of milk only costs twenty copper."

"Really?" Orianna blinked, finding it hard to believe.

An egg, bread, and milk for just twenty copper?!

Is this the kind of pricing in an affluent area?

"Come with me."

Lorana embraced Orianna and unhesitatingly led her to a corner of the campus.

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After walking for about fifteen minutes, around noon, Orianna and Lorana arrived at Twin Cities University's cafeteria.

During this time, Orianna's eyes were shining with anticipation.

It's huge. Extremely huge.

Observing from outside the school, it seemed like the campus just covered a large area. However, upon entering, Orianna realized what a hidden paradise it was.

Despite being recently constructed, the campus facilities were already exceptionally well-developed.

Especially the cafeteria.

Holding hands, Orianna and Lorana looked up at the building in front of them. It was a large structure made of beautiful blue bricks, extending several hundred meters in a semi-circular shape. It was so high that Orianna couldn't see the top.

Upon entering, Orianna initially thought the interior would be dimly lit, but it wasn't the case. The cafeteria had ample lighting, with glass windows on the semi-circular dome. Since it was a sunny day, the windows were open, providing excellent ventilation.

Yet, even with this, Orianna could smell the aroma of food.

The rich scent made Orianna involuntarily close her eyes and take a deep breath. When she opened her eyes, she was excited.

This was her first time seeing such a place.

The cafeteria.

"Follow me, Orianna. We need to go this way."

Lorana led Orianna to a corner of the cafeteria, where there was a small building with three windows. Pointing to it, Lorana said to Orianna, "You have to deposit money here first. Then you can queue up at the window to get your food. Oh, where's your student ID?"

"Here." Orianna lowered her head, quickly reaching into her jacket pocket and pulling out her student ID.

In the process, she accidentally pressed down on the neckline of her jacket, revealing a glimpse of whiteness.

Lorana: "."

Couldn't tell. Orianna looks so slender; who would have thought she had such a large chest? 

And it's so white...

Realizing the importance of the student ID, Orianna chose to place it in the small pocket under her chest. This way, it wouldn't get lost.

"Okay, go queue up. When it's your turn, just give the person one silver coin, and she'll recharge your student ID with the equivalent amount. You can recharge as much as you want."

Hearing Lorana's instructions, Orianna turned her head to look at the small building.

At this moment, several people of the same age were queuing up with their student IDs in hand.

Looking back at Lorana, Orianna's face showed confusion. She asked Lorana, "But, but Lorana, what's the principle behind this? Can we really store money in our student ID?"

"You silly." Lorona patted Orianna's head with the small manual again, humphed, and said, "It's written in the campus manual. This device was jointly developed by Principal Heimerdinger, Dean Talis, and Professor Ekko."

Lorana held up her own student ID, shook it at Orianna, and then said seriously, "It not only serves as proof of our identity but also acts as our pass for traveling around the school. For instance, to borrow books from the library or swim in the gym, you need your student ID."

"As for how it's done..." Lorana lowered her face, "If I knew, I wouldn't still be a student."

Saying that, she pushed Orianna to go and queue up.

Feeling a bit nervous, Orianna joined the queue. With only a few people in line, she quickly reached her turn.

"Your student ID please."

Under the glass window, a hand reached out.

Orianna promptly placed her student ID in the person's hand.

"Miss, you put it in the wrong place."

The voice said again, "It should be placed on the small instrument next to your right hand."

Orianna quickly followed the instructions.

She placed the card, which had her photo on it, on a small instrument about the size of a bowl.

"Di!"

"See the screen above? It will display your remaining balance, and you can also check if the money has been loaded."

The voice continued, "How much do you want to recharge?"

Orianna hesitated, reached into her pocket, took out all her money, and placed it in the person's hand, saying, "One silver coin, seventeen copper coins."

"Please wait, let me check."

In just a moment, the voice said, "One silver coin, seventeen copper coins, right?"

"Okay, it's already loaded. Pick up your student card and place it again to see."

Following the instructions, Orianna picked up her student ID and then placed it again.

"Di!"

On the screen, a number appeared.

Gold: 0

Silver: 1

Copper: 17

Orianna: "..."

This is truly amazing!

"Alright, next one."

Orianna quickly stepped aside, and unknowingly, several students had lined up behind her.

When she returned to Lorana's side, Orianna still had lingering trepidation.

It's amazing. Is this the power of science?

So, science isn't just about crossing the sea or flying in the air?

Science isn't just about providing light and convenience?

Orianna suddenly remembered what Corin had said.

Father once said—the way to make people live a good life is through science.

He said that prosthetics are also a form of science, and even the puppets Orianna creates are a kind of science.

"Lorana, this, this is too..."

Lorana, with a cheerful smile, interrupted Orianna's words, nodding and saying, "I know, it's too magical, right?"

"When I came to the cafeteria to deposit money according to the manual in the morning, I felt the same way, Orianna."

"Twin Cities University is truly a magical place!"

Orianna vigorously nodded.

Thinking about Noxha, who came to the store two days ago to deliver the acceptance letter, Orianna suddenly understood what she meant by saying that she would regret not attending Twin Cities University.

Yes, Dad, if I hadn't come to Twin Cities University.

Then, I would definitely regret it!

"Let's go, Orianna. Let's go have lunch now."

Lorona once again held Orianna's hand.

This made Orianna startled. She noticed that Lorana really liked holding her hand. But the 

next moment, Orianna smiled and nodded, 

"Okay."


Kapitel 189: -185- You're only allowed to look at me!

"I want this, um, and also this."

Orianna and Lorona stood in front of the food counter, looking at rows of food, feeling their hunger grow.

Mainly because. There are so many varieties of food!

"Excuse me, what is this?"

Orianna pointed to a bunch of brownish-red things with skin and asked.

Carrying a large spoon and wearing a mask, the woman replied, "This is lamb."

"Lamb?!"

Orianna exclaimed, then immediately asked, "How much is this?"

"Twelve copper coins."

A palm-sized wheat bread is three copper coins, a blueberry bread is ten copper coins, and an egg is four copper coins. A bottle of milk is also four copper coins.

In comparison, twelve copper coins can buy a wheat bread, a bottle of milk, and an egg.

But..This is lamb!

Orianna can only have lamb during Progress Day.

After all, lamb is very expensive, especially the kind with skin and bones.

Although not a greedy girl, at this moment, Orianna shook her head and quickly said, "Please give me this!"

"Your bowl."

The woman, who had gradually become familiar with the business, shook the spoon and calmly said to the excited Orianna.

Orianna quickly handed over her plate, then watched as the woman scooped a large spoonful of meat for her.

There were at least seven pieces!

"Di!"

Placing the student card on the glass again, after the instrument inside made a sound, Orianna also saw how much money she spent for lunch.

Gold: 0

Silver: 0

Copper coins: 90

In Orianna's plate, there was lamb, a warm wheat bread, some vegetables, a few red berries, and a bottle of sweet juice.

And all of that. She only spent 27 copper coins!

This is something Orianna wouldn't have dared to imagine outside.

With Lorana happily finding a seat, Orianna clasped her hands together, sincerely feeling happy.

Today, she can go through the day without her father Corin's company.

She doesn't have to worry about doing something to anger Corin.

When she was freely walking on campus, Orianna freely enjoys the air and environment of Twin Cities University.

And now, during lunch, she can even have lamb!

There's also a bottle of juice that looks delicious, although she doesn't know the flavor.

"Wow!!!" 

Lorana's plate also has lamb. Taking a bite, Lorana holds her cheek with her hand, revealing a happy expression.

"This is amazing!"

Lorana exclaimed.

Orianna also picked up a piece of lamb. After putting a large piece of lamb into her mouth, Orianna showed the same expression as Lorana.

"I really love this place."

In the affluent area, Orianna thinks that a meal like this would cost at least several silver coins, but now, she only spent twenty-seven copper coins, less than half a silver coin, to enjoy treatment similar to nobility.

The sense of happiness comes from the heart.

Orianna once again felt lucky.

She is lucky that she sneaked out and took the exam for Twin Cities University; otherwise, she might still be at home listening to Corin's nagging.

Being controlled by her father, she wouldn't have been able to come here.

Thinking about this, Orianna quickly asked Lorona, "Can we still come to the cafeteria for dinner?"

Lorona, chewing on lamb, already having eaten three pieces, nodded while eating and said, "I think so. I saw in the campus manual that the cafeteria is open from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m."

"10:30 p.m.? Will it still be open that late?"

Orianna widened her beautiful big eyes, her slightly rounded face showing astonishment.

"Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and there's also one called supper."

Lorona improvised, then told Orianna, "It seems to be for the teachers who are still doing experiments at night in the school. There was no such place at Piltover University. Teachers often went hungry during experiments. Supper is prepared for those planning to do experiments at night."

Orianna nodded and asked, "Got it, but what is supper?"

"It seems to be a term invented by Twin Cities University." Lorona also didn't know what supper is, but just by looking at the description, she felt it would be interesting.

Recalling the cafeteria section mentioned in the manual, Lorona said to Orianna, "The cafeteria sells different foods at different times. In the morning, it's egg bread, milk, and fruit. For lunch, it's meat, bread and vegetables. Dinner should be the same as lunch, but with one or two additional dishes. Then, supper is some light food."

Orianna: "Hmm, then I'll come for dinner tonight too."

Smiling at Lorana, Orianna proudly said, "I have quite a bit of pocket money. Tomorrow, I'll recharge another ten silver coins."

Even if she eats like this every meal, she'll spend at most one silver coin a day.

But selling one doll could earn her ten silver coins if she's lucky.

Although creating a finely crafted clockwork doll that can move on its own takes Orianna a week or even longer, it allows her to be self-sufficient.

Adventure or going out? Eating is more important!

"At night? Orianna, we don't have classes today. After the opening ceremony, we can go home. Tomorrow is the official start of classes. So, aren't you planning to go home in the afternoon?" Lorona asked.

"I won't go back." Orianna immediately shook her head. "I want to wander around the school in the afternoon."

"Then I'll join you. I don't plan to go back so early either."

The two girls glanced at each other, their eyes forming crescent moons as they both smiled.

At that moment, the cafeteria suddenly became noisy.

Orianna and Lorana quickly looked toward the source of the noise.

Then, they saw a group of people entering.

"It's Councilor Talis!"

Lorana exclaimed and then saw Zevi, who had grown her hair and was wearing a jacket. "And, our dean too, Orianna."

Orianna and Lorana are students of the Department of Engineering, directly under Zevi.

But unlike Lorana, who looks at both Jayce and Zevi, Orianna's eyes are fixed on Mr. Linwin, who is sitting on a wheelchair, talking and laughing with two person.

Because Mr. Linwin's words at the morning opening ceremony inspired Orianna.

Perhaps more people liked Professor Heimerdinger's words, believing that holding onto everything from yesterday would make tomorrow worse. So, one must bid farewell to yesterday and move forward toward tomorrow.

But Orianna prefers Mr. Linwin's words. It is precisely because of holding onto everything from the past that has shaped who she is today.

So, she has been watching Mr. Linwin.

Mr. Linwin also noticed Orianna's gaze.

This girl with beautiful golden hair, a slightly round face, and a pair of beautiful big eyes, Mr. Linwin recognized her.

It's Orianna.

But just as he was about to greet her, the sound of grinding teeth reached Linwin's ears.

Bending down, he looked at Powder, who had lowered her head and was staring at him. Two long braids hung in Linwin's hands, and Powder reached out to cup Linwin's face with her hands.

With an annoyed look, she said, "You're not allowed to look at other women."

"You're only allowed to look at me!"

Linwin: "..."

Then he was about to shake his face to break free.

It must be admitted that this action, this kind of eye contact, made Linwin a little embarrassed just now.

But before Linwin could break free from Powder's hands, Powder released them herself.

With a big stumble, Powder stood firm and looked at Kai'Sa, who had just walked in front of her. 

Angrily gritting her teeth, Powder said, "Hey!"

"Kai'Sa, what were you doing just now, bumping into me?"

Kai'Sa turned her head back, her pretty face showing innocence.

"Sorry, I didn't see you. I didn't mean to bump into you."

Mr. Linwin: "..."

Mr. Linwin: "?"

Powder was on his left side, and Kai'Sa had just been on his right side.

Then the person on the right bumped into the person on the left and claimed it wasn't intentional?

No, Kai'Sa, you did it on purpose!

And Kai'Sa, how come you're like this!

This is not you!

I can't believe you're really like this, Kai'Sa!


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