19 Poison (1/2)

I woke up the next morning with two girls cuddling on either side of me. It was a lovely feeling, and I am glad to have each of them. Since the bed wasn't all that big, I couldn't wake any of them, so I decided to lay there until they woke up.

I go over my plans for the day and decide I will train some more at Old Man's as that will be a good source of income in the future. I still have some savings that will last for a bit, especially since I don't have to make a house payment.

I felt some rustling come from my left and noticed Lenora was looking at me.

”Good morning, beautiful.”

I said while planting a kiss on her lips.

Her giggle and blushing seem to indicate that she liked that a lot.

”Hey. That no fair. Where's mine?”

I hear Emiko's voice behind and turn over towards her and plant a kiss on her too.

”Good morning to you too, my little minx.”

After some morning cuddling, we decided to get up for the day. We had to wait for Lenora to get out first as the bed was against the wall. I am reminded again that we were all very naked, and I did not mind it.

”What are your plans for today?” Emiko asks while putting on some pants.

”I thought of going over to Old Man's place and training my [Apothecary] skill some more. What about you, guys?”

Lenora spoke up while putting her shirt on.

”I was thinking of going to the fighter school and learn some more techniques.”

”Well, I guess that only leaves me. I guess I'll do some quests or something then.”

”How about we meet up at the inn at 7 tonight then, and we can spend the evening together.” I proposed to everyone.

They both accepted the plan. We head downstairs and give each other a kiss and split up for the day. I travel through the town, taking in everything. I find it interesting that a VR game can emulate things such as smell, taste, and even touch.

I can smell the different scents of the town in the air while also feeling the breeze dance across my skin. It all feels very peaceful until I come across a loud commotion.

I find two other players fighting each other in the marketplace. Surrounding them appears to be a barrier made of light, and in large letters above them are the words' Duel'.

One player looks like a wolfman with some metal armor, a sword, and a shield. The other player seems to be human wearing nothing but a full metal helmet, metal gloves, metal boots, and a loincloth. The naked guy is also using a massive two-handed sword and is jumping around trying to slash the other player.

This fight goes on for a few minutes before the wolf guy hits the naked guy with his shield and stabs him when he is on the ground. The word Duel is then replaced by ”Congratulations, StockWulf Syndrome defeated Mr. Tibbs.” Other players in the area cheer while others look disappointed.

Once the fight was finished, I continued towards the little shop. I arrived and opened the door and was greeted by the familiar chime of the bell.

”Ah, my best pupil arrives.”

”Very funny Old Man. I'm your only pupil…I am right?”

”Yes, you are. Now then, I am guessing you are here for more learning?”

”Yeah, I wanted to practice making some more potions.”

Old Man strokes his chin in thought for a moment before responding.

”You seem like a capable archer, how about I teach how to make poisons for your arrows.”

He motions me to follow him, and we walk back to his hidden lab. He rummages around some of the equipment before pulling out a small bottle and the mortar and pestle again.

”Before we begin, do you have any poisonous plants with you?”

”Yeah, actually, I think I do. Let me check real quick.”

I dig through my inventory. I find my black lotus and yellow cap mushroom.

”I got two black lotus and a few yellow cap mushrooms.”