Chapter 58 Goodbye (2/2)

Not to mention, she felt a little guilty when she thought that she would have fun in the flower shop whilst her mama waited for her back at home.

”I know what you're thinking,” Mr. Woods said, looking kindly at her. ”But if you want it, then you should work for it, right? In my shop, you'll be able to gather a lot more knowledge than if you're constantly running around and wearing yourself out.”

The man paused. ”Also, Alec said that you have a green thumb that'll be able to help the shop, right?”

Lily struggled with her desires, biting her lip.

She was only eight years old, but she already knew what she wanted in life. This way, she could even help out Mr. Woods with his plants as well!

”Okay,” Lily said with firm determination. ”I'll be the best employee you can ask for!”

Mr. Woods chuckled, patting her head. ”I'm sure you will.”

-

Alec shouldered his backpack, looking back at Mystik town. He'd left Lily in the hands of Stanley. It was his little way of giving back to the Woods' family slightly, since he couldn't do anything right now.

He was almost a hundred percent certain that Stanley's son had been snatched up by slave traders. Alec didn't know if he would be able to do anything about that, but he would keep his ear out.

He'd managed to get from them that his son's name was Mason. Mason Woods.

Hopping onto the wagon (what the fuck, they still used wagons) with Philip and Elias, Henry hopped in front, steering the horses.

As Alec looked back at the town that was steadily growing smaller, he heard the sweet – well, not really – sound of the Mainframe's voice.

[Mission: Stay two weeks or longer within Mystik Town completed.]

[+100 Points]

[Current Points: 280]

[Mission: Earn money to travel completed.]

[+100 Points]

[Current Points: 380]

Alec clenched his fist, feeling a strong elation as the words registered in his mind. He was now a step closer towards the immediate goal of a thousand points, where he would hopefully get rid of the OOC function.

Though Alec was now used to it, that didn't mean that he was willing to live with it for the rest of his life.

There was always the chance that the Mainframe would not allow him to disable to OOC function, but Alec dreaded to even think about that happening.

Heh. Who was he kidding?

This was the Mainframe that he was talking about. There had to be some sort of clause that was set in place so that he would suffer. However, if there was even the slightest chance that he would be able to get rid of it, then Alec would work for it.

Even if it turned out to be hopeless in the end, at least he tried his best and knew it.

Bunbun sidled up to him, looking for attention. Alec patted the sleepy-looking bunny, his tiny hands sinking into the soft fur.

If the him from ten years ago could see him now…

Alec wondered if he would do everything the same way again.

Then, just as he was about to relax and drift off under the purring bunny, the wagon jolted.

”Creature attack!” Henry shouted back at them.