Chapter 18: Irene Ivrea
[Oh, you got a new task from the God of courage.]
["Everybody can talk with allies. A brave one often chats with his enemies."
Task: Talk with Irene for 2 minutes.
Reward: 100 God Coins
Time limit: 1 hour
Penalty: dysfunction of your 'male body part'.]
As Kevin was astonished at how Gods have such a good timing. He started reading the content of the quest.
But he was in shock after reading the quest. Although the content of the quest was shocking for Kevin but the penalty for the failure was enough to shake him to the core.
'Wait. What kind of quest is this?
And why the penalty is so harsh?
Do Gods want to remove me from my true male identity?'
Kevin had a hundred of questions in his mind. But he knew he will not get any answers from the Gods. He was also scared about failing to complete the task.
'Looks like I have to talk to her.' Kevin shrugged his shoulders and began walking towards Irene.
She stood alone, with her back pressed against the wall, looking off into the distance.
"Excuse me," Kevin said politely, using all the courtesy he had learned in his life.
Hearing the sound of his voice, Irene turned her face towards him, her back still against the wall.
"Oh, and who might you be?" Irene put her first finger on her chin and tilted her head, trying to recall if she had met Kevin before. Although it might have looked cute, in Kevin's eyes, it was a blatant mockery.
After all, Irene was also in the S-class of the first year. Given how much of a scene Kevin had made in the morning class, there was no way she wouldn't remember him. If it had been someone else in Kevin's place, they might have lost their composure, but Kevin kept his cool.
His mouth was still covered by his black mask because he didn't want to some bees buzz around him.
"I am your classmate, Kevin. I use thunder magic. Do you remember me now?" Kevin spoke politely this time, hoping to jog Irene's memory.
Upon hearing this, Irene's face contorted in concentration as she tried to recall where she had seen Kevin before. Suddenly, her expression changed to one of surprise, and she widened her eyes, bringing her fist down onto the palm of her other hand.
"Oh, you're that Dark Thunder Prince!" Irene exclaimed loudly.
The sudden outburst drew the attention of many onlookers, who turned their faces towards Kevin and Irene. As Duke's daughter, Irene was already quite famous in the Academy, and Kevin had become slightly famous as well thanks to a viral video of him.
Soon, people started pointing fingers at Kevin and whispering with each other. Some people were enough brave to shot a photograph. Although coincidentally, after some hours their phones were broken by some groups of black-clothed men.
At this moment, even Kevin was on the verge of losing his calm. That was the reason he didn't want to talk to her. Irene led a boring life. So she likes to do pranks on other people and tease around.
"Yes, I am," Kevin replied with a firm nod of his head.
However, the glint in Irene's eyes soon faded, and it seemed as though she was either bored or unimpressed with Kevin's lack of reaction to her previous mocking tone.
"What do you want?" she asked in a more informal tone, a stark contrast to her previous attitude just moments ago.
"You were a special student, right?" Kevin asked, choosing not to address Irene's change in attitude.
"Yeah, I am. Aren't I talented?" Irene replied with a smug look.
Kevin couldn't help but make a wry smile. He wanted to outright deny her talent, but he had to talk with her, so he continued, "Can you please tell me where the mission building is? I've been looking for it, but I can't seem to find it. And do you happen to know if there are any hunting missions available right now?"
Yeah, Kevin genuinely wanted to know this.
Even though he knew where the mission building was in campus, but he didn't know when they will allow to accept the hunting missions.
He wanted to do some hunting because there are many hunting fields near the Academy.
It is a good source of money and training for Kevin and he can also collect some hidden pieces from there.
Irene's mischievous side suddenly surfaced, and a sly grin formed on her lips.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't the Dark Thunder Prince, asking for my help. I might be able to help you, but what's in it for me?" she asked, her tone playfully teasing.
Kevin raised an eyebrow, pretending to be surprised by Irene's sudden change in demeanor. "What do you mean? I just need directions to the mission building," he replied, not quite sure what Irene was getting at.
Irene giggled, enjoying the teasing game she was playing with Kevin. "I know what you need, but what do I get in return?" she repeated, her eyes twinkling mischievously.
Kevin really wanted to print his fingers on her cheeky face.
He knew she was planning to tease him. So he played along with her.
"Umm... I can give you some credits." He copied her style and said in low voice.
"Oh. I have that plenty." Irene just waved her hand.
Kevin knew the thing she would sure want, but he wasn't going to play along with her now.
He also knew as a special student and daughter of the duke, there is no way that she is lacking in resources.
So mere credits were not worth it for her.
But it's not like Kevin was asking for some valuable information. She can even give it free.
He can go to the Mission building or Can simply ask the Class teacher. But going to mission building was irritating because there is a 100% chance that some sub – events will occur. And Kevin is weak for to complete it. While asking Alicia was a pain in the ass.
So Kevin decided he will just wait for some days. Because soon there will be an announcement regarding it. That announcement will be also in a week.
"Sorry. I don't have any valuables. I sincerely apologize for wasting the time of 'Princess' Irene." Kevin bowed his head 90 degrees and left.
After saying these words Kevin quickly started walking in the other direction.
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Irene was dumbfounded by what happened.
She was surprised at first that Kevin approached her. After all, most of the time she was alone. Nobody comes to annoy her as they are scared of her identity.
'So he just left? I thought he was just like those leeches. But maybe he was truly asking.' Irene felt she could have told him about the direction of the mission building.
'Who cares. He can simply ask the class teacher or can go to the mission building on his own.' After thinking, she just shrugged it off.
'Still having dared to come asking me. He didn't even lose his composure while teasing. Did I go easy on him?' Irene wondered.
'As I remember, he has a handsome face. But why does he wear a mask?' Irene was curious.
'Kevin, huh.' She mumbled and started walking in a different direction than Kevin.
'One day, I will break your composure. Fufu.' Irene chuckled inwardly. There was a glint in her eyes. It was like a cat found her new toy.
[Kevin's POV]
"Phew.."
Kevin sighed in relief.
[Hey, Kevin congrats for completing the task.]
["Everybody can talk with allies. A brave one often chats with his enemies."
Task: Talk with Irene for 2 minutes.
Reward: 100 God Coins
Time limit: 1 hour
Penalty: dysfunction of your 'male body part'.
Status: Completed.]
[You have got 100 God Coins.]
After some time, Kevin entered his room.
When he saw the notification a smile appeared on his face.
'Still, the conversation with Irene was Interesting. Maybe I can make her ally.' He pondered.
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