Chapter 19

At the breakfast table, everyone sat around, enjoying the freshly prepared meal.

Klee put down her backpack and ran to the kitchen. She stood on tiptoes to open the fridge and took out a jar of red jam. She then ran to Jean, handing it to her with excitement. "Acting Grand Master Jean, this is for you! It tastes really sweet when spread on bread, and it's my favorite strawberry jam!"

Jean took the jam from Klee and affectionately patted her head in thanks.

Klee giggled a few times and dashed back to the fridge. She wanted to share all her favorite treats with Acting Grand Master Jean.

Hiroshi approached from behind, noticing Klee struggling to carry a pile of colorful ice cream. He quickly went over to help her.

"Klee, why are you taking out so much ice cream first thing in the morning? Have you forgotten what happened last time when you ate too much and had a stomachache?"

"Shh, shh!" Klee hurriedly hushed Hiroshi, whispering, "Brother Hiroshi, keep it down! If Acting Grand Master Jean finds out I got a stomachache, she'll scold me."

"I just wanted Jean to try some ice cream, but I don't know which flavor she likes, so I brought all my favorites for her to choose from."

Hiroshi nodded and knelt down to her level. "Klee, remember what I said? No ice cream in the morning; it's not good for your body. So, not now, okay?"

"Oh…" Klee's face fell, her excitement fading.

"But," Hiroshi continued with a smile, "I can store these in my inventory, and we can share them at lunchtime. How about that?"

"Really?" Klee looked up at him, eyes full of hope.

"Of course."

"Yay!" Klee jumped in joy, pointing to the floating pile of ice cream. "Brother hiroshi, quickly put them away so we don't forget!"

"Alright, alright." Hiroshi put the ice cream away, then took out a golden invitation and handed it to Klee. "Klee, this is the thing I promised you."

"Huh?" Klee blinked curiously, accepting the golden invitation and opening it.

"Oh! What's this? Can I take a look?" Venti appeared behind them, holding a bottle of freshly opened beer.

"Hmm… only a quick look!" Klee cautiously handed the invitation to Venti, making sure to warn him.

"Oh wow, this is really something." Venti took a careful look at the invitation, then handed it back to Klee with a smile, looking over to Hiroshi. "Didn't expect you'd have such an interesting item, Hiroshi."

"Do you want one too?" Hiroshi smiled at Venti.

Venti plucked the strings of his lyre thoughtfully. "To experience wine and songs of another world... I'd love that."

"Alright, I'll give you one. But you'll have to wait until after Lumine, Jean, and Lisa." Hiroshi agreed easily.

"Huh! Something this precious and you're just giving it away like that?" Venti looked at Hiroshi in surprise.

Passing by Venti, Hiroshi answered, "I owe you a favor from before. And besides, having a god join the group could be beneficial."

Laughter came from the dining table nearby.

"Jean! Jean! Look, Brother Hiroshi kept his promise and gave me this invitation!" Klee ran over to Jean, waving the invitation excitedly.

Jean took the invitation and felt a surge of energy within it, as if it held all the elements of the world. A set of knowledge seemed to flow into her mind, revealing information about the group chat, its functions, and its uses.

Recognizing its incredible power, Jean took a deep breath and handed the invitation back to Klee with a smile. "Klee, since it's yours, you should activate it quickly. It'd be a shame if it got lost."

"Okay!" Klee took back the invitation and said loudly, "Accept!"

Paimon flew curiously in front of Klee, waving her hands before Klee's focused face. "What's Klee seeing? Why can't Paimon see anything?"

"Klee is looking at the chat group," Hiroshi said, patting Paimon's head. "If you're not a member, you can't see it."

Diluc, watching Klee stand motionless with the golden invitation, frowned and approached Jean. "Jean, what exactly was that invitation?"

Jean glanced at Klee and softly explained everything to Diluc.

In the chat group:

Infinite: So, this is why Little Black often spaces out? A chat group connecting different worlds... it's amazing.

Luo Xiaohai: Huh, Master, you noticed.

Infinite: Oh, Little Black, I didn't know your surname was Luo.

Luo Xiaohai: No, Master, that's my future name. You'll understand if you check out my Destiny Archive.

Infinite: Got it, I'll take a look.

Kazuma Satou: Little Black's master is here? Oh yeah, now we've got a powerful ally for future missions!

Megumin: Destiny Archive?

Megumin: @Kazuma Satou, is there a Destiny Archive for me? I couldn't find it. Does that mean there isn't one?

Kuroneko: Heh, I think I've found something interesting.

Kuroneko: @Megumin, I've uploaded your destiny to the cloud. Go witness your own fate.

Megumin: Oh! Thanks! I'm Megumin, the greatest mage of the Crimson Demons, wielder of explosion magic. I owe you one!

[Ding! Klee has joined the chat group.]

Klee: The greatest mage? Explosion magic?

Klee: What's explosion magic? It sounds so cool. I want to know!

Megumin: Oh! You're a sharp one, new member! Heh, my explosion magic is the greatest offensive spell in existence, capable of blowing mountains and seas apart!

Klee: Blowing up? Wow! That sounds super powerful.

Megumin: Heh heh! Of course, explosion magic is the best. I've already uploaded it to the group store. If you want it, work hard to earn points.

Hinata Gokou: @Kuroneko, Ruri, Mom is calling us for dinner.

Kuroneko: Coming, I'll be back soon.

[Ding! Hiroshi has sent an exclusive red packet to Klee.]

Hiroshi: @Klee, click on the red packet and buy the Adventurer Card and anything you like from the store.

Hiroshi: Hmm???

Hiroshi: Megumin! Explosion magic!

Hiroshi: @Klee, don't buy the explosion magic!

Megumin: @Hiroshi, why are you being so rude? What's wrong with my explosion magic?

Hiroshi: Headache...

Hiroshi: @Kazuma Satou, come get your wife. I need to stop Klee.

Megumin: ??? Wife? What are you talking about!

Megumin: @Hiroshi, hey, answer me!

Kazuma Satou: Aaaahhhh!

Kazuma Satou: Hiroshi, what have you done?! She finally stopped focusing on it!

Megumin: @Kazuma Satou, explain what's going on!

Closing the chat group, Hiroshi rushed over to Klee and shook her shoulders. "Klee, you didn't buy explosion magic, did you?!"

"Huh?" Klee looked up at Hiroshi, puzzled. "Brother hiroshi, I did buy it. Was that not okay?"

Scratching his head, Hiroshi sighed. "Didn't you see the message I sent you?"

Klee shook her head and smiled. "That big sister named Megumin said explosion magic is really powerful, so as soon as you gave me points, I went ahead and bought it."

"Alright, since you've already bought it, let's deal with it." Hiroshi sighed, then looked Klee in the eyes. "Klee, remember: this magic is very dangerous. You can't use it casually."

Jean, who had been observing, quickly approached. She looked worried as she asked Hiroshi, "Is Klee alright? Did something happen?"

Hiroshi turned to Jean, looking slightly sheepish. "No big deal, she just chatted with a new mage in the group... and bought a new attack spell."

Jean let out a sigh of relief, smiling. "As long as she's okay. But what kind of magic is it?"

"Well..." Hiroshi hesitated, watching Klee as she eagerly inspected a small magic circle on her hand. He quickly stopped her action and turned to Jean. "How about we finish breakfast first, then go see for yourself?"

"Magic from another world, huh?" Diluc murmured. Though it sounded unbelievable, the invitation and Jean's demeanor had prepared him for it. If it was true, he wouldn't hesitate to take action.

"Oh, otherworldly magic! Paimon wants to see too. Lumine, let's hurry and eat!"

"Yeah, I want to see it too."