Chapter 24 :Eiden is being abused
Morning came, and Eiden woke up grumpy. The very first thought that came to his mind was "Food."
"I’m famished... must be because I didn’t eat last night," he muttered to himself. He mustered his strength and pulled himself up from the bed. Immediately, he trudged to the bathroom. A bath was non-negotiable especially since he hadn’t taken one yesterday. After brushing his teeth and cleaning up, he took time to groom his face, even though his stomach was practically growling. But appearances were crucial now, especially when it came to the quests. Charm points didn’t just level themselves.
Finally done, he headed downstairs, hoping for a miracle. And there it was a table full of food.
He didn’t hesitate and sat down quickly, diving into breakfast with gusto. His mom, Dally, noticed this display and commented from across the table, "Slow down, you’ll upset your stomach. There’s no need to rush. There’s plenty."
Eiden, mid-bite, looked up and said with his mouth half-full, "Thanks, Mom." She simply smiled and sat down beside him, eating calmly while Eiden continued demolishing his plate like a man on a mission. Once he was done, he stood up, wiped his mouth, and said, "That was delicious. Love you, Mom."
Grabbing his bag, he made his way toward the door. She watched his figure fade through the doorway and, smiling warmly, whispered, "Stay safe."
As he walked, Eiden opened up his mental interface and asked, "System-chan, give me the progress of every quest."
Ding!
Lyra: 86%
Mika: 50%
Arin: 50%