Chapter 426: Old Boss (1/2)
Our bored gamer slept alone as usual and ate none of the common mortal food whatsoever.
Having evolved into a Clone Harpy monster may have come as a blessing in disguise since there were only 20 Empire Crown left in his pockets. He would have to earn more money later on.
The night disappeared and was easily replaced by the eternal sun which never failed to rise on every morn.
When the clock pointed at 7, it was also at this time when our good gamer opened his eyes.
”DING!”
”DING!”
”DING!” The alarm in a cheap wrist watch rang true the same as the day before. With a soft tap, the device grew silent. Only to be replaced by an eager command from a young man's voice.
”Good morning, Nancy. I want to get my sign in rewards please.” Clark ordered just like yesterday.
”Affirmative, host.”
”DING!”
”Congratulations, host. You have received a box of rotten eggs!” Nancy gave the sign in rewards as expected.
But different from the last, this one seemed more mundane and insignificant in comparison.
”FUCK ME! Is this one of your innovative jokes once more, partner?!” Clark could not help but curse in the empty air around him.
He has fully expected for this new system to be unbiased that would only give him magical and op items so that he can step on his enemies' corpses as soon as possible but alas, reality failed him yet again.
His expectations were gone in the far winds. Never to be seen or heard of again. Still, our bored gamer tried to hold on hope. And so he waited.
”...” Unfortunately, the heavenly treasure clay brick did not give any reaction at all. It remained as cold as an old maiden's emotions.
”Do these eggs contain any kind of mystery or some sort of power i could use, Nancy?” Clark asked towards his handy system.
”The system is not certain, host.” Nancy replied. She was unsure at this time.
”Well... there's only one way to find out then.” Our bored gamer took a deep breath and withdrew one egg from inventory. He put it to his nose and smelled nothing foul whatsoever.
”Here goes nothing.” Clark said as he opened his mouth and dropped the unknown egg, shell and all, into his mouth.
”CRACK!” The egg broke and it was at that time when our good gamer finally got an answer to his question. It was truly a rotten egg in the end. No more, no less.
”SIGH!”
”Why do you do this to me, partner?” Clark sighed and there was no sign of disgust to be found on his face. Only great disappointment.
One should know that our bored gamer had endured countless hells in the soul fragmentation process.
He could not determine how many times he experienced being eaten alive and was forced to eat something that was very unpalatable for any man, woman, or beast.
Thus, a rotten egg seemed like a rare treat towards our very own protagonist. It only made him remember his nightmares long past.
He did not cry nor shiver but instead felt immeasurable pride in how he overcame those myriad tribulations and torture.
”Good times.” Our bored gamer sported a wicked grin at this time. A full minute later and it subsided into nothing. He recalled that he has got to be somewhere else today.
”Time for me to work.” Clark whispered and summoned his True Copy clone. Same as the last, this needed another sacrifice from him.