Chapter 224 - I MISSED YOU
LUO YAN lifted Eclipsed up until their eyes were on the same level. [Eclipse, didn't I say that you should fix your lisp? How come it seems like nothing has changed?]
The little fox showed a pouty expression. [Mashter, are you doubting Eclipse? See, I didn't lisp when I said 'eclipse', 'see', 'lisp', and 'said' just now.]
Well, he certainly fixed his lisp. Although it's truly cute to hear his lisp at first, but if he continued to talk inside Luo Yan's head in that way, it would just become annoying in the long run. He might not even want to converse with this little fox if that happened. So, it's better to fix it now. He didn't even know why he head a lisp in the first place, considering how they only conversed mentally.
[Then how come you're still calling me 'Mashter'.]
Eclipse tilted his head. [Because it's cute?]
Luo Yan suddenly felt that his hands became itchy and he just wanted to pinch this little thing until his black fur was no longer shiny. But he resisted. He's the master here. He couldn't just lose his majesty here just because his pet was too cute for words. But in the end, he still couldn't resist. He hugged Eclipse to his face and rubbed their cheeks together.
[Mashter, that tickles! Do you miss Eclipse so much?]
[Of course! How could I not? You're master's little baby.]
A bell-like laugh echoed in Luo Yan's mind. [Eclipse also missed Mashter very much!]
[Really? I missed you too.] Luo Yan said while continuing to rub his cheek against Eclipse's soft and fluffy cheek. [What did you do while master was away?]
Based on the pet manual that he read from the official website of Arcadia, pets could move freely even if their masters were not logged in the game. Their masters could give them instructions before they logged out or they could just let them roam freely. Once they logged in, their pets would automatically be transported to their location. Just like what happened just now.
He didn't give Eclipse any other instruction aside from him fixing his lisp. Surely, that's not all that he did these past three days.
[Eclipse fought lots and lots of monsters! Eclipse wanted to get stronger faster. Then Eclipse will soon have a complete nine tails!]
After the little fox said that, Luo Yan open his Status Window and opened the Pet Status tab. Surprisingly, Eclipse was now level 12. There were two ways for a pet to level up. One was the old-fashioned way – gain experience. It could be done by killing monsters or by doing task together with their master. The second one was to drink exp potion. He personally preferred the first one. Because gaining experience by fighting could sometimes also increase the pet's stats.
He closed the Status Window and petted the little fox. [Good job. What does Eclipse want for a reward? Master will give it to you.]
[Then I want lots and lots of Mana fruit!]
Luo Yan was not surprised by this request. He read from one of the forum post that pets seemed to like this Mana fruit. It was a new product that was released along with the recent update. If he remembered correctly, this Mana fruit had different types based on different attributes. If you give your pet a Mana fruit with the right attribute, then it would be easier to increase the power and effect of their skills. Considering Eclipse's traits, it's better to give him a Mana fruit with a shadow attribute.
[Okay. Master will buy it for you.]
"Yan Yan!" called suddenly by a very familiar voice.
Luo Yan turned around and saw Shen Ji Yun running towards his direction. He's not surprised by his sudden arrival. What he's surprised about was that he's using his real game avatar, not the alt account Luo Yan was more accustomed to seeing. Truly, this avatar was such a visual feast. Long dark purple hair with silver tips, dark amethyst eyes rimmed with gold, and a pair of golden antler-shaped horns. This was another level of handsomeness that Luo Yan wouldn't ever achieve even if he grew taller. He sighed. Well, he's just a different type of beauty after all.
He looked at Shen Ji Yun. He didn't know if it was just his imagination, but Shen Ji Yun's eyes seemed to be a bit brighter?
He was about to ask if he didn't have any lecture this time. Then he remembered that he had already asked this question and Shen Ji Yun said that he didn't. If he remembered correctly, he said that his class schedule was not so packed on Mondays.
[Masther, Mashter, who is this handsome guy? Why does Eclipse think he looks familiar?]
[He's the captain of our team. You've seen him already, don't you remember? He was there when you hatched out of your egg.]
[Oh, the other handsome guy! But why does he look more handsome right now?]
[That's his real avatar.]
[Mashter, tell Mr. Captain that he should be just be in this avatar every time. So, Eclipse could see his handsome face every day!]
Luo Yan pinched Eclipse's little nose. [Are you saying you like to look at beautiful things?]
[Yes! I love beautiful things. That's why I love Mashter!]
Luo Yan laughed. This little thing was really his pet. Did the program in this game took into account the personality of the player and input that on the pet? If so, then that's kind of ingenious.
"Hi, Brother Ji Yun," he greeted when the other finally reached him.
Shen Ji Yun stared at Luo Yan. He thought his heart would calm down when he saw him again in the game. Since this was not reality but VR instead. But no, his heart was still beating as fast.
A soft smile that he didn't even know he showed crossed his lips. That's probably the reason why he also unknowingly said what he was thinking at the moment.
"I missed you."
Then, as if he had been hit by lightning, he quickly realized what he just said. His whole face heated up. And it immediately turned as red as a ripe tomato.