Reward

After studying for some time. Paimon woke up first, and she greeted me as usual. Teach me some complex words that are common on Teyvat.

Not long after, Lumine wakes up. Stretching her arm upwards. She dozed off a little before she became lively.

She just cast a glance at me. I meet her eyes with mine. She's calm as if she doesn't care. She's a smart girl, she knows. She just turned her head away.

It's not a topic to be talked about.

She took a morning shower then we ate breakfast. This routine has become normal for us. Not that I mind though compared to the life I had in the past this one is more acceptable.

Finishing the commission for today, our adventurer level goes up. We got some 50 primogems each, so 100 for both. A free meal ticket to some expensive restaurant, Enchantment ore, and 10 wanderers' advice for both of us. Plus the completed commission, I have 260 primogems plus the remaining primogems in my pocket a total of 279 primogems.

Deducted in my current level. I'm now level 60. With 23 remaining primogems. Level 61 would be 64 primogems per level. To achieve level 70, I would need a total of 617 primogems.

Yup, I need more.

Lumine is now level 72, after that explosion yesterday she was able to level up. I don't know how the leveling works. But I shrugged.

As long we get stronger that's all that matters.

It also appears that Eula also leveled up even though she was not in the perimeter, boosting her level 57 to level 65. Not only her, but Amber, Noelle, Lisa, Mika, Rizark, and Hertha also level up.

I thought it only worked with a party but it seems I still don't know how the world works.

"Ronan, you did not get home last night?"

"Home?" tilting my head.

"Yup, Ronan is now a companion, Paimon thinks we are family. Wherever we are together we are always home right?"

"I see. I'm sorry, I was busy."

"Paimon missed you last night," Lumine whispered.

"Lumine what are you talking about? Who is missing, who? Paimon is just concerned." Paimon heard that as she retorted kicking the air.

"Hahaha, I never thought Paimon would miss me. Don't worry I will go home tonight."

I chuckled seeing this little mascot. Reaching my hand to pat her head. The floating girl was caught off guard. Rubbing her head. Paimon giggled.

"Hehehe, Oi! What are you doing? Paimon is not a kid!"

Stomping her feet in the air, Paimon flew behind Lumine. Glaring at my direction, her expression was happy yet complicatedly angry.

"Paimon you're not honest."

"Hmph!"

"Hahaha, let's go. We have all-you-can-eat meal tickets in an expensive restaurant. I heard the food there is delicious."

"Really!?"

Paimon grumpy expression was instantly replayed with excitement. Her mood changes pretty quickly.

I nodded at her.

"What are you two doing, don't be slow!"

Paimon flew in front of us. Lumine and I looked at each other, and we laughed.

...

Favonius HQ in Calla.

"Ronan this is the reward for your contribution. The adventurer guild and Knights of Favonius concluded to reward your merits. 10,000,000 more and 300 primogems."

Hertha handed me two bags full of more and primogems. I stare at Hertha, dumbfounded.

"No no no, Why did you reward me? I only came up with a plan. It was thanks to the bombs that it was effective, without it, there would be no results."

"We know. However, Master Jean decided to reward you nonetheless. Anyway, we also need your help."

"Is that so?"

Grabbing the bags, I stuff them to Lumine. Her storage skill is convenient. Hertha didn't even want me to pursue the matter.

"Are you up to it?"

"Isn't it too late for that? We've already sunk this deep. We can only go further and see the end of it."

I glance at Lumine. She just shrugged, her eyes saying I should decide. Why is she leaving the decision to me, I'm not the protagonist.

"According to the Eula's team. We found the retreating Abyss Order establishing their base on the Ruins we attacked days ago. In a few days, the day the Special Calla Lily will bloom. We have a feeling that the Abyss Order will make a move on that day."

"So our Job is to guard the lake?"

"No, Lisa, she proposed a plan. If the remaining Abyss Order decides to go all out, we can't defend them even with the reinforcement we have. And also, If they can revive the fallen, their number will be back."

I nod.

"So Lisa wants to form a team to subjugate the Abyss Order? But how? That place should be heavily guarded."

"Yes, that's what we thought. She didn't tell us the plan but she wants to talk to you if you accept the commission."

Hertha gestures us to follow her.

"What's so secretive all about? That woman what is she planning? There is no way she will send us to our death right?" Paimon put a finger on her chin.

"We'll see."

Hertha escorted us not to Rizark's office this time but to a meeting room. There is a large round table in the middle of the room with chairs on every side. Most of the chairs are occupied.

Eula, Lisa, Amber, Noelle, Mika, and Rizark are the familiar people I know. The others are, I don't know. Looking at their visions on their person, they should be characters that have not debuted in the game or not yet.

Their faces aren't dull and normal either. They have unique appearances, some have unique accessories, clothes, temperament, and hairdos.

Compared to the mentioned people I know. There is no difference between them. I even saw an Elf, her beauty is comparable to Eula, Lisa, and Jean. This is not Alice right? Shouldn't be. I mean I heard Alice is a scary woman who left horrifying memories with others.

"Oh, They are here. Our savior and the main characters."

Lisa wave her hand to us. I rolled my eyes, What main character don't bull around. Look, the others are looking at me. Quite uncomfortable being stared by men, I rather prefer girls staring at me.

The elf woman also smiled at my direction. I stare at her for a while, I confirm she's not related to Alice at all. Eula prepared a seat next to her so I did not hesitate to sit next to her.

The other side of Eula is Amber who glared at me.

"Don't look at me like that, I'll be embarrassed."

"You! Shameless!"

I didn't think Amber and Eula had a close relationship like this. She looked like a Younger sister whose Older sister was taken away from her. What a cute relationship.

"I don't mind you joining us though."

"Huh? What are you talking about? What join?" Tilting her head, Amber confusedly asked.

"That's a secret." Putting a finger over my lips, I smiled.

Eula sighed on the side. She just grabbed my hand under the table. I interlock our fingers together.

"Don't tease her."

"Okay."

I stopped. Amber still couldn't process what I said to her. She kept muttering under her breath.

Coincidentally, next to my seat is Lisa. She places her hand on my thighs, rubbing them. I glanced at her and saw her smiling calmly.

Next to her is Lumine, then Noelle and Mika.

"Since everyone is here. We'll not delay this matter any longer. The plan I came up with will be executed with 4 teams consisting of 4 people each."

Tossing an electro particle in the middle of the round table. A holographic map emerges from the table. I can't help but marvel at the sight.

Lisa gestured with her finger as the Map on the table expanded and zoomed in on a specific location, looking at the geography it should be the Ruins.

"The Plan is a simple infiltration. It's not complicated if nothing happens. Years ago, the Knights of Favonius found a flaw in this place. This flaw is good for infiltration which is very coincidental, isn't it? It appears our god, barbatos did not forsake us."

"What's the goal?"

I raised my hand. Lisa's lips curled up.

"Simple, plant some bombs and destroy the dimension inside."