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Chapter 638: Lanchi and Talia's Reward
Chapter 638: Lanchi and Talia's Reward
On a scorching summer Saturday, at precisely 10 o'clock, Golden Bee Amusement Park welcomed its most dazzling moment of the day.
Suddenly, fireworks blossomed spectacularly in the night sky. The colorful sparks resembled the first drops of ink on a dark canvas, soon joined by more fireworks that illuminated the outline of the castle on the north side of the park.
Under the fiery sky, countless stars seemed to merge into every corner of this space, immersing the entire amusement park in a fantasy-like sea of light.
The noisy crowd quieted down, and all eyes turned skyward, their faces illuminated by the flickering light.
At that moment, Loren sat in the open-air theater in the central courtyard, his hands trembling.
He finally understood.
If he had accidentally participated in this game, he would have been the one standing in front of the classroom with the blackboard.
It could have been disastrous!
There would have been no escape—a deadly trap with no way out.
Even the Ninth Stage Shadow World didn't seem as terrifying to him.
"Julianna, it's already 10 o'clock without us realizing it. I should send you back sooner."
Loren turned to Julianna, who was sitting next to him, her attention already drawn away by the dazzling fireworks.
"Hmm?"
Julianna snapped out of her trance and looked at Loren.
Soon, she realized what he was implying.
As a single woman, being seen by students leaving late at night with a male colleague could spark unwanted rumors.
Being a part of the Alolan academic visiting team, she was currently residing in the Ikelite Academy.
"Alright then."
Julianna responded with a smile and followed Loren as they stood up and made their way out of the crowd in the central courtyard.
She had heard from Miss Antanas that if a man was not serious about his intentions, he would always try to prolong the date into the late hours and choose a location far from her residence. Then, when the buses stopped running, he might suggest going to a hotel. Clearly, Loren was not that kind of man; he was upright and honest.
Although she didn't mind spending more time with Loren tonight, the love assistant miss needed to rest, and she couldn't keep her around any longer.
As the two walked away from the bustling central courtyard, Loren's heart finally eased.
They walked at a leisurely pace, passing through the lively gaming area of the Golden Bee Amusement Park.
All around them were the sounds of mechanical control levers being manipulated, cheers of victory, and faint complaints from players trying their luck again and again.
"It's really a pity that today went by so quickly," Julianna sighed.
The lights along the path shone brighter than those in front of the stage, and the more they felt the liveliness of others and the subtle reluctance in their hearts, the clearer they became aware that the day was coming to an end.
The novel experience with Loren, setting aside official duties, just the two of them, had her heart racing every moment.
She had agreed to this date by chance, and she never expected it to turn out so wonderfully.
Even though her thoughts as a teacher of the Alolan Royal Academy's sacrificed students might be considered hellish, she was truly grateful that she had taken this step.
"I feel the same. Today just flew by," Loren said, feeling that the day had passed by in a blur of eating.
He had never known that Julianna could eat so much.
Finally, they reached the exit of the Golden Bee Amusement Park.
The surrounding hustle and bustle seemed to fade as they stepped out of the park.
"Then next time, when you're less busy with work, let's come out and play like this again," Julianna suggested.
"..."
Loren glanced at her.
According to the Love Instructor's guidelines, there was a higher priority instruction than the timetable: if a girl takes the initiative to invite you on another date at the end of a date, accepting it indicates a possible future advancement in the relationship, while refusing would imply the need to set clear boundaries.
"Okay."
Loren replied thoughtfully and decisively.
"Phew."
Julianna heaved a sigh of relief, her heart still pounding.
She had been worried that Loren would turn her down. After all, the love assistant miss had told her that if a girl invites a guy out on another date at the end of their first date, his acceptance would mean he found her appetite just right, and a refusal would imply that she had eaten too much.
The stars in the night sky intertwined with the lights of the distant city, creating a panoramic view as they strolled along the riverside boulevard.
Loren reflected on his schedule. Aside from his packed work commitments, even if he managed to free up an entire day, he would truly have to juggle dates with Julianna, Almis, and Florence simultaneously.
Initially, Loren had found the instructor's multithreading theory absurd, but now he was a believer.
If the instructor said they would win, then there was definitely no problem.
...
The commotion in the Golden Bee Amusement Park's central courtyard continued.
Finally, as the event concluded and the electronic graffiti space gradually dissolved, Lanchi and Talia were transported back to the real world.
The stage lights refocused, the pixel elements dissipated, and they emerged from the colorful illusory portal, arriving at the award-receiving area behind the central courtyard stage.
Many spectators remained, and cheers could be heard, adding to the couple's embarrassment.
In the award center, a staff member dressed in a golden bumblebee costume sincerely congratulated them, "You are the first couple this year to successfully complete all fourteen rounds of questions. May your love last forever."
"..."
The couple exchanged complicated glances.
Was there any possibility that we aren't a couple?
The staff member presented them with a box of Animal Forest chocolates and two magic cards encased in immortal crystal boxes.
Avoiding each other's gazes, they quickly accepted the prizes.
Unsurprisingly, Lanchi gave the box of chocolates to Tata, or rather, he had intended to give this treat to her all along.
As for the matching bracelets, they briefly appraised them upon receiving them.
【Golden Bee Bracelet (Men's)】
【Category: Equipment Card】
【Grade: Purple Rare】
【Attribute: Link/Enhance】
【Class: 1】
【Effect: Requires mutual binding to take effect. Reduce your mental attribute by 1.3% and gain 1.4% of your partner's mental attribute bonus.】
【Note: A first-class limited edition top prize from the Love Obstacle Corridor Academy's first event!】
The bracelet, crafted by Tianmu Jin, displayed a golden green hue that resembled the overlapping leaves in a forest. Its streamlined, minimalist design featured a prominent golden bumblebee, its wings intricately detailed to mimic the texture and vibrant form of a bee in flight.
"Meow meow meow, it's so pretty."
Cat Boss had scampered backstage and pounced onto Lanchi's head once again, her eyes fixed on the bracelet in his hand.
Lanchi glanced at Talia's bracelet.
Aside from their appearance, the effects were identical.
If treated as an equipment card, its attributes were negligible, and even if both parties had the same mental attribute, it would only provide a 0.1% boost.
It was primarily an ornamental commemorative magic card.
In this era, it was trendy to turn beautiful jewelry into portable magic cards.
"If I use this, I'll have to reduce my attributes and give you my spirit for free." Talia muttered to herself as she examined the bracelet.
As an eighth-stage wizard, her mental attribute far surpassed Lanchi's.
For him, it was a worthwhile trade-off for a decent boost in mental attributes, but for her, it meant sacrificing both card slot and attributes.
(End of Chapter)
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