Chapter 23: CH 023: Incomplete daily quest
After the match was officially concluded, Dave had made the decision to retire to his quarters. He exited the ring, his footsteps steady, as he made his way toward his sleeping quarters.
However, as he turned down the hallway, he was met with an unexpected sight: the corridor was filled with people, all of them waiting to meet him. The sheer number of individuals, the expressions of awe and excitement, made his stomach tighten a little. He wasn’t used to this kind of attention, and it made him uncomfortable.
A nervous chuckle escaped Dave’s lips as he stood frozen in place, unsure of what to do next. Before he could make a move though, a familiar presence appeared in front of him. It was Simbi, and without hesitation, she grabbed his hand and began leading him in a different direction.
"Hi," Dave greeted, finally recognizing who had taken hold of his hand.
"Hello," Simbi replied with a smile, her voice noticeably lighter and more cheerful than usual. "You’re quite the celebrity now, aren’t you? It seems like nearly everyone wants a piece of you."
"Yeah, I guess so," Dave said, letting out a sigh of resignation as he allowed Simbi to lead him away from the crowd.
As they walked, Dave couldn’t help but ask, "So, where are we going?"
"We have a meeting," Simbi explained. "It’s about tomorrow’s expedition. So right now, we’re heading there."
Barely had she finished speaking when she added, "I must say, you were really amazing out there. I don’t think I could’ve won as quickly and easily as you did. What are those fists of yours made of?" Simbi gasped in admiration, her tone genuine, and Dave chuckled in response.