Chapter 455: Chapter 121: Want a Shot?_1
“Broke?”
Jasmine was somewhat puzzled.
Then she said, doubtfully, “I know you’re poor, but that’s not what I was asking.”
That really hit the spot, old iron.
Link was about to take a sip of green tea, but his hand, raised with the glass, froze midair. He was unable to snap out of it for quite a while.
What kind of words hurt the most?
The truth, because it’s irrefutable.
Pfft.
Jasmine burst into laughter.
She did it on purpose, just to vent a little.
Gone for several days without any contact, not a word of his wellbeing.
Even a text saying he’s safe would’ve sufficed.
Even though inter-dimensional communication is costly, you can still afford to spend a little Magic Stone on it.
If you’re too stingy to spend, I’ll pay for you then!
And moreover, when you came back, you didn’t notify me in advance. It was Butler Hamid who had to inform me.
This has happened several times, each time the same thing.
It’s so infuriating!
Now you can have a taste of how it feels to be pissed off, see if it’s comfortable.
I intend to give you a good sulk, Humph!
Jasmine lifted her head and made a face behind Link’s back, her adorable nose scrunching up in irritation.
“Stop fooling around.”
Link muttered, picking up his cup and took a sip of tea.
Hearing his words, Jasmine paused, remembering the seriousness of the matter. Lightly slapping Link on the chest, she scolded, “You should stop fooling around! I was discussing serious matters with you and you cut me off.”
“What did you ask just now? About the impressions on the task?”
Link took another sip of tea and sighed. “My only impression is that it started out seriously, then ended in confusion. Even now, I have many uncertainties that I still haven’t figured out.”
“What uncertainties?”
Jasmine asked curiously, “What do you mean it started out seriously and ended suddenly?”
Link explained, “Normal recruitment, normal gathering, normal meetings, unifying thoughts, assigning tasks, and establishing goals. Proceed to the destination, start the reconnaissance, initiate the investigation, and then there’s an unexpected change.”
“Change? What kind of change?”
“A Level 3 Insect World suddenly producing a Level 5 Nest and possibly even more evolved insects!”
“Level 5? How did you escape safely?”
“I’m not so sure about the details. I guess someone came to rescue us.”
“Rescue?”
“Wouldn’t there be someone to protect the precious granddaughters of the two Great Sages as they ventured out?”
“Oh, I see what you mean. I thought you meant someone from the Academy came to rescue.”
“That wouldn’t necessarily be implausible either, it’s just that time constraints probably wouldn’t have allowed them to arrive in time.”
“Hm. Continue, didn’t you say there were things you haven’t figured out yet? What are they?”
“Firstly, what exactly was in the mission briefing that Sandra Diomand, the one who recruited me and the great-granddaughter of the two Great Sages, received;
Why was the situation in the mission world so different from the mission details she had given me;
Next, why does she need a Nest, a plan to enhance the insect race, a method to subjugate the insect race;
Furthermore, what exactly transpired in the insect race of the mission world;
Where did that Level 5 Nest come from and what was its purpose;
Was it the same insect that launched the curse and screech attacks;
Is the small speck that served as a medium for the curse a biochemical pheromone or mysticism in nature;
What’s the principle behind the parasitic insects’ cross-space parasitism;
How are the insect eggs being spread;
What are the detection results of the parasitic insects;
Finally, what exactly is the massive creature hidden behind the Level 5 Nest;
How did they deal with it after we left.”
These uncertainties were listed out by Link, each one of them a question he hadn’t clarified but desperately wanted to understand.
Regrettably, most of these uncertainties were destined to remain so.
Taking a moment to compose himself, Link shook his head, saying, “Never mind, it’s all in the past now. No use thinking about it.”
“Then stop thinking about it and get some rest.”
Jasmine stood up straight, pulled over a stool, and sat down. Then she lowered the top half of Link’s chair.
Her tender hands rested on either side of Link’s eyes, gently massaging them to alleviate his fatigue.
She signaled to Butler Hamid, instructing him to set up a see-through sunshade.
This way, the two of them could enjoy the sun without being disturbed by the wind.
She also lit a stick of Glasswort Aromatheraphy to freshen the air and soothe their minds.
Having experienced a mission full of ups and downs, though not notably long, they had been on high alert the entire time.
Even when they were resting at the Rear Camp, they had to be on guard for unexpected situations at any moment, thus remaining constantly on edge.
Link was indeed somewhat exhausted, longing for some peace and quiet.
Listening to the sound of his thumping heart, feeling the minor fluctuations, Link gradually loosened up under Jasmine’s massaging, and fell deeply asleep.
Hearing the faint snoring beside her and seeing his gradually relaxing brow, Jasmine continued to massage Link a bit longer before finally stopping.
She gently lifted the upper half of the chair a little, providing support for Link’s upper body and head, yet still keeping him in a comfortable reclining position.
After kissing Link on the forehead, Jasmine got up and walked around to the front, and lay down herself.
She squeezed onto the same chair with Link, closed her eyes, and peacefully drifted off to sleep.
When Link was away for several days, Jasmine had been on tenterhooks, living in fear the entire time. She clearly hadn’t gotten much decent rest.
During this period, she had forced herself to keep up with her own studies, manage the business of the Grande Potion Shop, and remotely control the “Do What You Like” activities.
Now that Link has safely returned, all her worries and anxieties had completely dispersed. The moment her mind finally relaxed, sleepiness took over.