บท 104: Chapter 103: The Effect of Petals
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Bochang hesitated between options two and three for a moment.
Then decided to choose the third one.
Using Skill - Tongue Blossoming Lotus, Bochang gently exhaled, releasing numerous pristine white lotus flowers from his mouth. They gradually increased in size, becoming visible to the naked eye until they reached the size of a palm, resembling fluttering fallen leaves as they followed irregular paths and slowly descended towards the ground.
"Don't worry; if we can't find painkillers, these can serve as substitutes..."
Upon hearing Bochang's words, Seele turned around and gazed at the floating white lotuses descending through the air.
Undeniably,
the white lotuses were quite beautiful.
They would have been even more appealing if not blown out like that.
Seele opened her mouth, momentarily at a loss for words. After a brief moment of surprise, she regained her composure and asked, "These... can really act as painkillers?"
"Yes, feel free to try them if you're skeptical." Bochang nodded, while Seele looked at him with evident skepticism on her face.
[Rewards being distributed - Congratulations! You have received a 100% increase in Agility.]
[Dating Options activated.]
[Option 1: With a serious expression, say, "Judging by your appearance, it seems like you might be experiencing that time of the month. Eat these flower petals; they can alleviate the pain." - Completion Reward: Obtain a random item, ranging from small as a matchstick to large as a star destroyer. Note: These items will...]
[Option 2: With a calm demeanor, reply, "Try them yourself and see." - Completion Reward: Acquire skill 'Bandaging', allowing you to swiftly help others with wound dressing and blood clotting.]
"Wow, today's drop rate is exceptionally high..."
Bochang was furiously milking rewards from both Aeon Aha and Seele.
Unfortunately, most of the obtained rewards were quite average.
The best reward so far was the 100% increase in agility, followed by the skills Skill Stealing and Silver Tongue...
'Bandaging' seems somewhat useful, but... let's try drawing another item instead. Just got a bottle of cola last time, so according to the law of luck conservation, it's about time for something good to appear.
Bochang eyed Option 1, feeling eager to give it a go.
As for whether Seele actually had her period or not,
that wasn't really important.
"Option one."
With a serious expression, Bochang said, "Judging by your demeanor, it seems like that time of the month has arrived. Eating these flower petals can help alleviate the pain."
"How did you know? Are you some kind of medical expert?"
Seele slowly typed out a question mark.
Bochang didn't expect her to genuinely have her period.
«Should I offer her those ultra-fashionable sanitary pads then? Wait... would she think I'm a creep if I do? After all, who carries such items around normally? It took considerable effort to clear up misunderstandings with Seele; I can't mess things up now.»
Just as Bochang's thoughts raced, the system's notification sounded.
[Reward distribution in progress - Congratulations! You've received an electric fan. This fan can produce both warm and cool breezes. Note: Items of this type will...]
Clearly, the law of conservation of luck had failed him again.
Bochang had drawn yet another useless item.
He sighed inwardly.
Looking at Seele, Bochang inadvertently replied, "No... I'm not a doctor, but your temper seemed quite intense earlier, almost like you might be experiencing 'that time of the month,' hence why I mentioned it."
"..."
A few black lines appeared on Seele's forehead; she hadn't anticipated such a reason.
And foolishly, she even admitted to it.
After taking a deep breath,
Seele suppressed her irritation, picked up a white lotus flower, and plucked off one petal, saying, "If you dare to deceive me, I absolutely won't spare you."
With that...
Seele promptly ate the petal from the white lotus.
It practically melted in her mouth.
Instantaneously, a cooling sensation traveled from her tongue straight to her stomach, swiftly transforming into a warm flow that spread throughout her body.
The discomfort in Seele's lower abdomen suddenly eased significantly.
Even the accumulated fatigue from prolonged work diminished considerably in that moment.
The warm flow continued to radiate through her.
The tingling sensation made all of Seele's muscles involuntarily relax, and a blush crept across her face.
The most immediate effect was...
Seele's legs felt weak, but fortunately, her quick reflexes allowed her to regain control and stand straight, making it appear as if she merely swayed slightly.
It went unnoticed by Bochang.
Inside, Bochang was somewhat surprised; he had expected Seele's cautious nature to prevent her from consuming something with unknown origins. Yet unexpectedly, after hearing his explanation, she decisively ate the petal without any hesitation.
Just before taking it, however, Seele uttered a defiant remark, which was quite typical for her. Had she not said anything, it would have seemed incomplete.
Noticing her slight wobble, Bochang's eyes flickered, and he asked, "How do you feel now?"
"Not bad... This thing does seem effective. Just one petal made me..." Seele paused briefly, then continued, "In summary...it indeed has pain-relieving properties."
"How many more of these can you produce? And what is their shelf life?" Seele posed the questions that concerned her the most.
Bochang pondered for a moment before replying, "Hmm... I'm not entirely sure, as I've never conducted experiments on those aspects."
Seele fell silent for a moment.
They had thoroughly searched the old laboratory, but found no painkillers whatsoever—not even a single bottle.
Considering the limited amount they previously obtained from the market, it was far insufficient.
"Never mind... Since we can't find any painkillers, I'll have to rely on you."
Seele crouched down and began picking up the scattered white lotus flowers one by one. Noticing this, Bochang also knelt to help.
Working together, they quickly gathered all the white lotuses that Bochang had blown across the ground earlier. During this process, their bodies occasionally touched.
Each time this happened,
Seele's body would stiffen momentarily, which Bochang found quite amusing.
Next...
Both Bochang and Seele grabbed hold of their pushcarts.
"Let's go. We need to return to Boulder Town."
"Alright," Bochang nodded in agreement.
Time passed steadily...
As they left Rivet Town, Bochang couldn't resist asking, "Seele, weren't you worried that I might have poisoned those petals when you so boldly ate them?"
"If you wanted to harm me, drugging wouldn't be necessary... I'm not foolish," Seele scoffed lightly.
After their brief interaction, Seele had already recognized the significant gap in their abilities. Moreover, Bochang had countless opportunities to act before this moment...
"Or perhaps... do you actually enjoy being constantly under suspicion?" Seele glanced at Bochang with a look reserved for potential deviants.
The black-haired youth hastily defended himself, "Don't be absurd! I have no such inclinations; I was merely curious and asked out of interest."
While they chatted casually,
Bochang received a message on his phone and took a moment to check it.
It was Stelle asking when he planned to return to the Overworld.
Bochang had already informed everyone via text that he intended to explore the Underworld further for some time. However, the signal within the rift was poor; sending a single message could take over ten minutes, and receiving messages was similarly delayed.
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