LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 253: Barbecued?
As Shane prepared to depart from the estate, he reflected on the recent days when the Springriver Manor had operated smoothly even without his instructions…
With a sense of pride, he acknowledged that the community thrived independently as each member was contributing to its prosperity.
It was finally his time to leave the estate. However, he didn't plan to make it a big deal since he wasn't planning to abandon this shelter completely. There was no huge party or speech in front of everyone.
It was enough to inform the key members of this estate about his departure.
Aside from that, he also believed that his journey wouldn't take that long.
To be exact, with the memories he unlocked, as long as he was able to get the materials he needed and perhaps enough money to purchase various items in the Anima Store, he would be able to create the Teleportation Portals that the Anima Civilization had used to attack their planet at that time.
Once he was able to create these portals, traveling around different shelters would be very easy despite the distance.
After cleaning himself and having his breakfast, Shane donned his formidable Tier 5 Army Clothes…
They were his Army Helmet, Army Boots, Army Pants, and Army Vest. From Tier 4 to Tier 5, he had to spend 150 Item Upgrade Crystals if he wanted to upgrade them!
This means that he spent 600 crystals just to obtain his current set, which barely changed in terms of appearance.
However, once they check the status of his clothes, they would realize how wrong they were. In any case, Shane liked this fact. After all, he actually upgraded his Chitin Plate to Legendary, and it became too attractive and even provided some glow effects!
The attention he'd get wearing that item was just too much.
However, it seemed different for the items the items ranked with Tiers. Their external appearances would barely make some changes if they were upgraded from Tier 1 to Tier 5…
On the other hand, from Common to Legendary, the items would have huge changes, not just in their effects but also in their appearances.
'It must be the difference between those two rankings.' Shane thought as he recalled this matter.
Of course, this was simply his opinion and he might have to consider upgrading more items to confirm his thoughts.
"Mhmm? Are those two—"
As he stepped outside, he was taken aback to find two figures engaged in an early morning drinking session near the church!
To his surprise, among the drinkers was Bart, the estate's alcohol brewer, accompanied by a newly recruited Survivor named Kenneth. He wasn't summoned by a Recruitment Stone but he arrived because of Shane's Territory Lord title.
These two Survivors somehow shared the same build as they both looked around.
Kenneth may look like a drunkard right now, but he was actually a distinguished professor in a renowned academy before he was taken by the Fog.
Observing the pair indulging in alcohol at such an early hour, Shane couldn't help but shake his head, bemused by their unconventional morning ritual.
Nonetheless, since he was reassured by Mr. Wadsworth about their dedication to their duties, Shane dismissed any concerns, knowing their roles didn't require combat prowess. As long as they were doing their job, they should be fine… Stay updated with m-v l|e'm,p y r
'But I should still tell them not to overdo it.' Shane thought as he approached them.
However, Shane's astonishment peaked when he noticed a familiar sight—the jug of alcohol they were using had three distinct yellow feathers! It was as if it could add flavor to the alcohol itself!
Anyway, the feathers bore an uncanny resemblance to his Evolved Thunderbird.
"Sparky?!" Shane exclaimed as his eyes widened in shock.
He certainly didn't see his Evolved Thunderbird in the past few days. He thought that his pet was just playing around with Emberwing and the others. Sparky could also be helping the elves scout some areas, so he wasn't too worried when he overlooked his pet while he was busy…
However, he didn't know that his pet had become appetizers from these two drunkards!
Shane approached Bart and Kenneth…
He immediately calmed himself as he might be overthinking this matter.
"Ahem… Bart, what's the story behind these feathers?" Shane asked while trying to calm his voice. He didn't want to assume that his Sparky had been barbecued by these two guys and eaten already.
He wouldn't know how he would react to that.
"Ahh… Lord Shane!"
Bart, already somewhat inebriated, smiled and chuckled heartily before launching into an explanation.
He revealed that he had acquired a handful of feathers from Sparky, utilizing them as a unique flavor enhancer for his homemade brews.
With a mischievous grin, Bart extended an invitation to Shane to partake in the flavorful concoctions.
"Sparky is still alive?" Shane asked.
"Yes! Don't worry, I got permission from Sparky to take some of his feathers. I mean… I didn't pluck these feathers from him. He left it for me after playing with him for a while. That bird might be feeling lonely…" Bart said which made Shane heaved a sigh of relief.
Politely declining Bart's offer, Shane shook his head with a smile.
"I'll be going now… Don't eat Sparky, Lucky, and those others pets… " Shane replied as he was glad to know that Sparky hadn't eaten yet.
"Haha… Of course, of course! If you're not joining, then take this, Lord Shane!"
Despite Shane's reluctance to join in the early morning drinking session, Bart insisted on sharing the fruits of his labor with Shane, presenting him with three bottles of the specially infused alcohol, each imbued with Sparky's distinctive and electrifying essence.
"Electrifying taste, you said?" Shane repeated with a helpless smile on his face.
Grateful for the gesture, Shane accepted the bottles with a nod of thanks, recognizing the sentimental value behind Bart's gesture.
As he made his way towards the estate's entrance, he encountered Mr. Wadsworth, Shinja, and Raze awaiting his arrival…