Chapter Fifty-Eight: Essential Oil
Seeing an enemy makes one particularly agitated.
However, Sumu quietly set down the handheld game console and stopped responding.
Irina was right; I am indeed terrible~
But after disconnecting from the internet, the familiar feeling of emptiness and loneliness began to creep in again.
Staying in this room, aside from going online, it seemed she had no other way to waste time.
Unless, she continued to sleep.
That thought startled Sumu.
Better not.
“Irina, can you still sleep in the dream realm?”
“Of course not, but I can enter a dormant state. However, I mostly stay awake.”
“So, what do you usually do? Is there anything entertainment-related in Layer Three of the Dream Realm?”
“There’s plenty to do; it’s not easy at all. I still have to save money to pay off my debts.”
Debts? Could it be Tang Nai’s ridiculous bills?
Sumu recalled that bizarre statement but shook her head immediately.
Tang Nai and Irina should not know each other.
But according to what she said, those above Level C can enter Layer Three of the Dream Realm, which means both Tang Nai and L might appear there and even meet Irina?
“What are you in debt for?”
“Of course, it’s magic power. The interest on the magic power I borrowed from her is extremely high.”
Irina thought of Naitou’s usury rules and couldn’t help but pout.
Unless she continued to stir trouble in the forums, relying solely on exploring the dream realms left by the witches would take forever.
Moreover, her luck has been poor recently; the magic power she brought out wasn’t even enough to gather for battle preparations, and she was close to losing a thousand rabbits these past few days.
Indeed, lying in bed would earn magic power faster.
At this point, it’s best to squeeze those guys first.
“What happens if you don’t pay back?”
“If I don’t pay back? Very bad things will happen.”
At that point, it wouldn’t just be simple retaliation.
But as long as she could gather enough magic power, buying off Tang Nai herself wouldn’t be out of the question; then the situation would turn around, hehe.
“…Wait until I reach Level C; I will go down to find you.”
“Okay.”
Irina smiled lightly while looking at the dark magic that continuously distilled impurities in the warehouse.
By then, she could retire carefree.
Sumu stared at the surrounding light gray walls, her gaze dimming.
Her room was empty.
No bookshelf, no photos; just a wardrobe, a desk, and a bed.
In this large bedroom, it appeared exceptionally vacant, like a colorless sketch.
Without even realizing it, this scene had gradually turned her eyes gray.
“Warning: Descent level exceeds 30%, immediate evacuation from this area is recommended.”
The handheld game console’s message appeared in her mind without warning, pulling Sumu from her thoughts, and she instinctively sat up.
Even without a reminder, she wasn’t keen on staying here any longer.
She could explore other areas later.
Moments later, Sumu’s figure reappeared in the sofa area, holding a pot of cheerful sunflowers.
She was indeed awake now and had no desire to sleep anymore.
Staying awake left Sumu feeling dizzy after getting out of bed, but there was a strange surge of magic power within her.
Perhaps due to delving deep into dreams, Layer Two of the Dream Realm also contained many sources of magic power from unknown origins, and she had unconsciously absorbed a lot.
“Sumu, you got up really early; today is a class day, right?”
“Yes.”
Sumu looked at Tang Nai, who suddenly appeared at the stairway, feeling an inexplicable sense of friendliness, but she quickly shook her head to dismiss the erroneous feeling.
After all, being alone for so long even made the silver-haired witch seem somewhat attractive.
Unfortunately, Tang Nai simultaneously exuded a kind of literal “alluring beauty,” leaving only her features clear in Sumu’s eyes.
“Your eyes look gray; do you want to take a drop of potion to treat them?”
“Get lost! I don’t have cataracts! If we’re talking, aren’t you worse?”
Tang Nai’s silver-gray eyes were even lighter than Irina’s, matching her hair color perfectly, but combined with the shadows sedimenting in her crystalline lenses, they didn’t appear monotonous.
“Don’t rush; take a good look first?”
Hearing Sumu’s retort, Tang Nai wasn’t angry; she simply pulled out an exquisite hand mirror and placed it in front of Sumu, who froze slightly upon meeting her gaze in the mirror.
At this moment, her deep blue pupils seemed to have lost a layer of color, turning into a somewhat indifferent ice blue, making her feel unfamiliar.
She looked like those people she feared the most—hard to communicate with.
“What’s going on?”
“Sumu, you must have entered the dream realm while awake last night. This is a sign that your descent level hasn’t dissipated. Don’t worry; I have a way.”
Tang Nai smiled mischievously and indeed took out a small bottle of green shining potion.
“Pinch your nose and take a drop, and it will be resolved.”
Sumu warily looked at the small bottle, then at Tang Nai’s lips curling up, and she unconsciously swallowed.
“Isn’t it supposed to go in the eyes?”
Upon hearing this, Tang Nai’s silver-gray eyes unexpectedly sparkled.
“You can put it in the eyes if you want; the effect will be fantastic, but it might lead to some unpleasant experiences.”
Looking at the small bottle Tang Nai handed over, Sumu quickly asked Irina in her mind.
What is this thing? Is it safe?
“I don’t know either; there’s no magic power in it. Even I’m not clear on what it is.”
Are there other ways to solve the descent level issue?
“Hehe, there are indeed many methods, but Tang Nai is the authority in this regard; just follow her lead.”
Although Irina’s words were usually reliable, she had an unsettling premonition…
“Do I really have to pinch my nose?”
“If you don’t, it won’t work well, so why not try putting it in your eyes? I haven’t tried that yet.”
Tang Nai was thoroughly captivated by the new proposal Sumu raised and repeatedly encouraged her, making Sumu drop that idea and reach for the green sparkling bottle.
Drink it, better short pain than long pain!
With that thought, she pinched her nose and opened the potion bottle to drop it on her tongue.
Damn it, this glass bottle is so hard to use; why can’t I get it to drop—ahhh—
Sumu pulled at her tongue, trying to rid herself of the one unbearably spicy drop, but it had already completely spread throughout her mouth.
Pinching her nose actually allowed the pungent aroma to permeate every corner of her nasal cavity, making Sumu gasp for air.
Oh no, that pungent smell had penetrated her entire head.
“Tang Nai, I knew you weren’t up to any good… Where the hell did you get this unmarked essential oil!”
Tang Nai looked at Sumu’s now clear eyes and couldn’t help but laugh.
The notion of an unresolved descent level sounded incomprehensible, but if it were put more simply, Sumu would definitely not have fallen for it.
—It was simply that she hadn’t fully woken up.