Ch.75 Celebration Begins with The Arrival of The Foods

Now that I can confirm that the 3 names have been added to my friend list, I close my window.

"Takemaru-san, you accepted so fast."

I turned my face towards Takemaru-san and opened my mouth, but he is still checking something. His eyes move from left to right as if reading something, and his fingers move from bottom to top, like scrolling.

Shuuto-san, who is in front of me on the right, is making the same movement. If I turn my head to the left, Mimia-san in front of me and Kaito-san next to her are also making the same movement. Sakidori Midori-san, who is next to me on the left, is also doung the same

What on earth are you all looking at?

"Oh, I just got a notification that a story quest was about to begin, so that must be what they're looking at right now. A window popped up above that notification."

I was trying to tease him back by being annoying, but the answer I got was that it would be a hassle for me to get involved.

A notification that a story quest has started, huh...

"Story quest?"

Since I was the one who started the conversation, I had to respond somehow, so I gave him a typical NPC answer: "What's a story quest?"

Story quests are equivalent to main quests or main stories in other games.

This game world is filled with many modern things that exist in the real world, making it a semi-realistic world.

Of course, there are games for the smarphone-like device that we have here, so if someone says that, I can respond by asking what game they are talking about. However, Takemaru-san wasn't playing a game app, and he wasn't even using the device to begin with.

So even if I ask what game it is, I'll just sound suspicious because they're not playing any games.

Whether I ask or pretend not to know, the response is the same.

Therefore, I played it safe and played the role of an ignorant NPC so that it wouldn't cause any problems later on.

"You're right. What is a story quest? I don't know either. What kind of announcement is this?"

That's a sloppy way to cover it up. I already heard his answer before this, and he even said it was an announcement.

He's someone who can't lie. How clumsy.

But I actually managed to fool them.

I guess they thought it wasn't something to talk about with an NPC.

Story quests are In other words, a snapshot of an NPC's life.

Players can see and interfere with this without fearing any consequences. It may sound bad, but that's what happens from an NPC's perspective.

Since this is still a game at the end of the day, there is no no consideration for interaction with NPCs for the sake of story progression and player enjoyment.

The relates NPCs must be in a tough spot. Even though it's not a story quest, that Honey-san also got some videos talking about her.

During my past life, posts about her were widely spread, and I'm sure it will be the same in this life as well.

"So, you pressed it quickly because it was in the way and you wanted to turn it off?"

"Are you trying to be annoying?"

"Exactly. You got it right."

I went along with his poor attempt to cover it up.

It's best to just pretend to not know. It would be a hassle if people started asking me all sorts of questions about the story quests.

I've never actually done any story-based quests, so I don't know much about them.

I know there was one main quest and several side quests, but I don't know how many were available.

"Excuse me. Here are some of the items you ordered."

Just as the conversation came to a halt, the waiter brought our drinks and salad.

Drinks are passed to everyone and placed on the table with a clunk.

By the way, that notification only comes to the player. I don't see any window in front of me.

It's probably a good thing that the people of this world wouldn't know a part of the related NPC's life has been made public.

If it were me, I wouldn't want my life to be told to the entire world. I'd be angry at my life being exposed without my permission, so I'm glad there's at least that consideration. Yep.

Well, we're just some NPCs in this game. No matter how much we complain, we can't do anything about it either way.

"Here is your apple cider."

Is it because I'm an NPC that I don't get notifications about story quests? If so, the bond events are similar, so I might not get any notifications for that either.

I'm also curious as to whether a window will appear when I receive a request from the guild quest board or a regular quest from another source.

"Thank you very much."

The apple cider I ordered is placed in front of me.

There are also the two salads: Caesar salad and cold shabu-shabu salad. I guess it will take some time for the fried foods to arrive.

The waiter puts the dishes down and leaves.

"Okay, everyone have their drinks, right?"

"I have mine." "Yes, I have." "Yes."

"I have it." "We all have our own drink."

After confirming, Takemaru-san picks up his glass of cola.

Apparently he'll take the lead to make a toast.

Seeing this, everyone except me also raised their glasses. I used my telekinesis to float my glass to the same height as theirs.

"We had to defeat the area boss due to unforeseen circumstances, but we managed to beat it thanks to everyone's help. Congratulations on defeating the area boss for the first time...wait, it was everyone's first time, right? Well, whether it was your first or second time, good job. Cheers!"

"""""Cheers!"""""

Laughing at him forcing hos way through the greetings despite interjecting some questions along the way, we clinked our glass against each other's.

My telekinesis was just right. The glass didn't shatter even though I hit it with a bit of force.

"Mmmm... mmm... mmm... puah. Mmm, delicious."

The apple cider passes through my mouth and enters my body.

The sweetness of the apple and the fizzy carbonation are irresistible. I love the way it pops in my mouth.

"Phew... this is my first time, fighting an Area Boss."

"Us too."

"Me too."

In this life, at least.

"No hesitation, huh."

"Isn't is fine? It's just like Takemaru."

I put down my glass with bubbles floating from the bottom to the top and bring the side plates the clerk had left in front of everyone.

Takemaru-san is the one handing our chopsticks.

They even provided chopsticks for small people like me, although the side plates were normal size.

"Just like the fried chicken and fries that are coming, take as much as you want and eat it. No holding back."

"Yes." "I'm hungry so I'll eat a lot."

Shuuto-san and Kaito-san replied to Sakidori Midori-san's words, and Mimia-san nodded.

I take my own portion and don't give it to others because I don't know if they'll want it.

Even if I think they don't have to, they don't know if I really think that way, right? They might be forcing themselves and take it.

"I'm hungry, but I want to eat meat first, not salad."

"If you're hungry, you should eat the salad that came first."

Takemaru-san said he wanted the first bite to be meat, and Sakidori Midori-san replied, putting some Caesar salad on her plate.

Seeing this, Mimia-san also started piling the cold shabu-shabu salad onto her plate. The dressing was ponzu. There are two options, sesame sauce and ponzu, but when we ordered, she chose the refreshing one.

"Which salad should I eat first?"

I'll also start with a salad.

Not because it's the first dish to come, but salad is still delicious.

I telekinetically levitated my plate and brought it closer to the Caesar salad.

I won't fly over the food. My hair would fall on it, which is really unsanitary.

I use telekinesis to manipulate the chopsticks and place them on the side plate.

Telekinesis is an extension of the hand, and can do anything the hand can do. But that's both right and wrong.

Unless you become familiar with using it properly, you won't be able to create and move the object like with a real hand.

The shape of my telekinesis right now is like a mitten without a thumb. It's easy to imagine five fingers, but moving them is a different matter. It's tiring for the brain. So I need to practice. I'll start from now.

I somehow managed to put some on my plate and put the chopsticks back on the table.

Shuuto-san then begins to put Caesar salad onto his plates.

Takemaru-san and Kaito-san are the only ones who hasn't touch the salad while waiting for the meat. The rest of us are hungry, so we start eating the salad.

"Itadakimasu."

I take the small chopsticks and start stuffing my mouth.

The crisp texture of the lettuce, the subtle aroma of cheese, and the sour yet rich dressing are all wonderful.

A refreshing salad that can also serve as a main course.

The diced tomatoes and crunchy, fragrant croutons have a different texture from lettuce acts as a supporting role.

"Delicious."

"Ah, I think I'll start with the salad after all."

Seeing us eating the salad with relish, Takemaru-san seemed to want to eat some himself, as he picked up a small plate.

"Excuse me. Here's a heaping serving of triangular fries, karaage, and chicken salad with soft-boiled egg."

Then the store clerk appeared.

The next thing that was brought was the meat dish that Takemaru-san had been hoping for.

The hand that was reaching for the salad changed course and headed towards the fried chicken, and the chopsticks he picked up the karaage and placed it on his plate.

Takemaru-san appears to be drooling a little bit.

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〘Story Quest〙

There is a main scenario that forms the core of Mystery Of Life 3, as well as individual sub-scenarios for the characters involved, and quests that occur as you deepen your relationships with them.

This is what would be called a bonding event with an NPC, and when you complete it, the favorability of those involved in the quest increases.

The main story of Mystery of Life 1 is a classic scenario of defeating the Demon King.

The main story of Mystery of Life 2 is a classic scenario in which the resurrected demon king is defeated, his body is cut into pieces, and the pieces are sealed in various locations.

The main story of Mystery of Life 3 is about the demon king's...

〘Consumable item: Soft-boiled egg and chicken salad 〙

A salad made with leafy vegetables, a boiled egg with a soft yolk, and tender madness chicken's thigh meat.

It is topped with a soy sauce-based sauce that has a slight spiciness that whets the appetite.

Apparently some people eat it with rice.

〘Consumable item: Caesar salad with fairy dust〙

★★★★☆

A salad made with lettuce, arugula, etc. topped with a sour dressing, a sprinkling of grated cheese, and croutons.

It is refreshing, yet has a deep, rich flavor that makes it suitable as a main dish.

The cheese used is from the city of Nemor, carefully selected by the owner, and has a subtle sweetness with a hint of milk flavor.

You can add more cheese for an additional fee.

As a fairy flew nearby, some of the magical power that fell from its wings as it flew materialized as powder and mixed into the food.

When eaten, it will give a boost to MP and LUK for a few minutes.

Creator: Camuda of the human race

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