Chapter 181
Linus didn’t interrupt Leon’s thoughts. He had plenty of time, and as long as Leon was willing, he could wait forever for the next question.
“So, if I eat my first Starfruit, there shouldn’t be any unexpected problems, right?”
Snapping out of his thoughts, Leon took out the Starfruit, holding it in his hands as he asked Linus.
“Of course. The first Starfruit is basically harmless—unless you eat too fast, choke, and there’s no one around to help. In that case, you might choke to death before it turns into power.” Linus deliberately joked to ease Leon’s nerves.
“Alright then, I’m eating it. There’s no pre-meal ceremony or anything, right?” Leon muttered as he lifted the Starfruit.
“Of course not. Eat, child. I’ll be right here with you,” Linus said gently.
Leon nodded, then bit into one side of the Starfruit.
With the first bite, rich juice and smooth, jelly-like flesh burst on his tongue. But instead of tasting fruit, his mouth was filled with a flavor he had almost forgotten—the taste of the fried rice his father once cooked for him.
He wasn’t surprised. Starfruit always evoked the most profound taste from one’s memories, the so-called “taste of home.” Each person’s experience was different.