The Heretic Chef: Exaworld Online

NieR and Lucia

Since Nier had finished all his needs in the Royal palace, he immediately went to Momo's house to complete his Quest.

"Momo, is this the keron you're looking for?" Nier asked after he arrived in front of Momo, he also took out a stack of kernels from his Inventory and put them in front of Momo.

"I-It..."

Momo's eyes immediately widened, he never expected Nier to complete the test. And not only that, he was even surprised again with Nier who again pulled out some more cherries from his Inventory.

'How much does he have?!'

Momo stared at Nier's face in disbelief before picking up one of the cherries Nier gave her. "True, it's a kron, but.. how did you get it?"

"That's easy, I just need to pluck this fruit straight from the tree." Answer Nier lightly.

"......"

Momo's forehead immediately wrinkled, he did not know how to respond to Nier's answer, if taking the kernels was indeed as easy as Nier said, then maybe now there are many participants who have escaped the test.

"Hows it? Can I learn to cook now?" Ask Nier enthusiastically. She hopes to learn to cook and make a lot of money today.

"......"

Momo did not immediately reply, he was silent for a while while observing the keron in his hand, he began to think whether he should accept Nier or not? He is actually still a little suspicious whether Nier really wants to learn to cook or is eyeing the precious treasures he has hidden in his home.

But after Momo saw Nier's sparkling eyes and her visibly excited face, he also became reminded of himself in the past when he pleaded with his teacher with a look that looks exactly like Nier today.

It was a face filled with a passion for cooking.

'Maybe there's no harm in me accepting a disciple like this.' Momo thought inwardly then looked back at Nier's face and smiled.

"Since you've completed my exam perfectly, how could I possibly refuse it."

『 Quest has been successful. 』

『 Experience points earned. 』

『 Affinity Momo increased +25 』

"Come tomorrow morning, I have to do something with this fruit." Momo continued, and she immediately left Nier with all the cherones in her house

"Wait the fuck.."

Nier yelled, he wanted to persuade Momo to teach him now, but unfortunately Momo went straight in and slammed the door without listening to a word from Nier.

Bam!

Seeing that, Nier could only smile wryly and then sigh, he finally could really learn to cook, well even though he still had to wait for tomorrow again.

"Then what now?"

After his exam was over and his Quest was over, Nier became confused as not knowing what he was going to do now, other than that he also still had plenty of time before logging out.

Ding!

The system notification suddenly sounded as if it was responding to Nier's question.

『 Whisper

Lucia: Rein, can you come to Karade's garden now? There's something I want to talk to you about. 』

Nier who read it froze. He never thought Lucia would send him a message.

"Lucia yeah, I haven't seen her in a long time." Nier muttered, and unconsciously she began to smile.

It had been almost a week since the last time he had met Lucia, although Nier had been instructed by his parents not to see her again, but still, where perhaps he could just forget Lucia.

'That's right, at least once I had to meet him.' Nier then replied to Lucia's message with a positive response.

『 Whisper

Lucia: Rein, can you come to Karade's garden now? There's something I want to talk to you about.

NieR: Sure, I'll be there soon. 』

After replying to a message from Lucia, Nier decides to go there immediately, not wanting to make Lucia wait too long just for her to wait.

Nier ran and kept running, he ran ignoring all the monsters and players around him, even though there were some monsters attacking him, he only activated Dark Prison to lock the monster and then he resumed his run until he finally arrived in front of Karade park.

Since Nier was currently inside the Capital, of course he had already activated his Masquerade skill and disguised himself as a guard referred to as Dory. With this form, he could freely enter the park without fear of being killed by the guards.

In addition, he also had to use this form to keep an eye on Lucia. If Lucia was being followed by someone or could be said to be Arie's subordinate, of course Nier would immediately handle it.

He really doesn't want Arie to interfere with his relationship anymore.

But after a few minutes of walking, Nier did not find anyone who looked suspicious at all. And not only that, he did not even see the figure of Lucia in this garden.

"Damn, am I in the wrong place?" He muttered as he opened Lucia's message earlier. He began to feel anxious because it had been almost 30 minutes since he got a message from Lucia.

But right after he opened the message, Lucia's voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

"Rein, you've been a long time."

Nier flinched in shock and immediately turned around. As he looked back, he found Lucia who was staring at him.

"Lucia?!" Once again Nier was taken aback by this friend. Yesterday Yue and now Lucia, when she is currently disguised as Dory, but why is Lucia still able to recognize her?

"Let's follow me quickly.." Lucia immediately pulled Nier's hand and took her walking to a corner of the park.

The atmosphere in the corner of the park was very quiet, there was not even anyone around. When Nier saw that, he became confused and wondered, why would Lucia take him to a place like this?

"Lucia, are you okay?" Nier asked worriedly, she was afraid that something might happen to Lucia.

Lucia nodded then pulled Nier's hand to invite her to sit in the long chair that was near them.

"Sit down first, there's something I want to talk about."

Nier could only obey, he released his Masquerade skill and sat down next to Lucia. Since Lucia wanted to speak to him with four eyes, it must be that Lucia wanted to talk about something important.

After a while they sat down, Nier started to feel strange because Lucia who kept quiet and did not speak, she also saw Lucia who kept opening and closing her mouth several times as if she wanted to speak, she also saw, but no sound came out of his mouth.

The atmosphere became increasingly quiet because of this silence.

"... Rein, can you forgive me?" Lucia finally spoke.

"...?"

'Sorry?', Nier was instantly confused. It is not usual for Lucia to apologize like this, after all she does not know why Lucia suddenly apologized to him.

"Wait a minute, what's your fault?"

Lucia started to smile bitterly before her hand opened the system and showed Nier some photos. "Look at this, you'll understand what I mean."

"Hmm?"

Out of curiosity, Nier immediately shifted and close her body to Lucia's side, and she saw the photo. However upon seeing it, Nier's expression instantly turned startled.

"It's right! Who took this picture?" Asked Nier in surprise.

The picture shows Nier and Lucia eating breakfast and playing at the Game Center. But to his surprise, in the photo there is a picture of himself and Lucia filled with symbols of love, and of course the symbol makes them both look friendly.

'I don't remember ever being this intimate with Lucia.' Nier thought, then looked at the picture a little closer.

Nier still clearly remembers that the events at that time were very ordinary and there was no romance at all, he also still remembers how the taste of Lucia's punch when he defeated her in the game Zombie Disaster.

"Hmmm.."

Nier glances at Lucia once in a while, not understanding why Lucia told him to pay attention to this photo and he also does not know why Lucia apologized just because of this photo.

'There's no way Lucia would apologize just for an edit photo like this. Does he have any other intentions?' Think Nier.

All he knew, Lucia would never apologize if her mistake was not proven. And he would never apologize if he felt he had never done anything wrong.

That was the Lucia he knew.

But when he saw Lucia apologizing like this, Nier's eyebrows became wrinkled.

Once again Nier tries to calm her mind, she tries to understand Lucia's intentions by looking at the next photo.

There were dozens of photos showing their affection, and Nier who saw that also became somewhat embarrassed for taking her seriously. He began to think if he could keep all these photos without Lucia's knowledge?

But when Nier saw the last photo, her expression immediately changed because she was surprised by a photo that contained information and her life history was written very completely. In addition, he also found several sentences aimed at demeaning and insulting him.

"Lucia, what does this mean?" Nier frowned. He did not know why the originally romantic photo ended with a maki caci like this.

"I don't know either. My parents gave this to me." Lucia's body trembled as she answered Nier's question.

'Old man?' Nier froze.It was fitting that Lucia became so anxious and apologized to him, if her parents saw this photo she would be so embarrassed.

But Nier was still confused. Why did this photo insult her? Is it possible that Lucia's parents hated her to the point that they could do all this?

But Nier immediately shook his head and rejected the idea, because lately he himself has often noticed the two parents of Lucia who appear on television, he also knew that Lucia's parents had a good and friendly nature, even often they do charity work regularly at the end of the month.

And after remembering all that, he thought it was impossible for Lucia's parents to do something like this just because she played with Lucia. Plus where there may be a parent who adds a symbol of love in the photo of his own daughter with another man.

After thinking about many things, Nier finally concluded that this photo is not from the Lucia family. There might be others who want to distance themselves from Lucia.

He thought so because almost every insult contained in the photo discussed the difference in status between himself and Lucia.

[Look at this boy, a frog who wants to eat goose meat. What a shameless child.]

[Son is unemployed, but still wants to reach the sky? I hope this boy quickly realizes his place.]

[The poor and the rich, what a ridiculous difference.]

Such is the insults written on the photo.

And if you think about who did it, Nier immediately imagined someone in his mind.

'Is this Arie's doing again?'

"Ehem."

Lucia cleared her throat as she looked at Nier who continued to be silent. No, actually Nier had been silent for so long that he thought Nier was having problems with his internet connection.

Nier responded quickly. It seems he was too focused on this photo, to forget the presence of Lucia was still in front of him.

"It's impossible for your parents to be angry just because of this photo, right?" Connect again.

Hearing Nier's question, Lucia smiled wryly and slowly closed her eyes before answering Nier's question with another one.

"Nier, did you know that I was banned from dating before I graduated from school?"

"......" Nier was silent at once, and he knew this. He also felt strange when he saw Lucia's expression like that.

It seemed like this matter was not as simple as he thought.

"When my parents handed me this picture, they both scolded me and forbade me from ever seeing you again." Lucia continued, there was a slight tremor to her voice.

Actually, the relationship between Lucia and Nier is currently only a friend, but when viewed from the edit photo. Lucia's parents would have immediately mistakenly thought that Nier and Lucia had become a couple.

And if Lucia's parents did forbid their children to date, of course they will soon be angry because they see photos like this.

"After I got the warning, I was banned from entering the game and was not even allowed to leave the room."

"......."

Nier was silent and his eyebrows twitched, he did not know that the Lucia family was very strict in terms of relationships.

"Lucian..." Nier said softly, he wanted to try to calm Lucia down, but he didn't know how.

Even though he himself had become nervous and anxious when he heard he could not play together anymore. It cannot be selfish and force Lucia to keep playing with him.

Nier realized that it had been almost a week since Lucia had not logged into the game, and for the past week he had not worried about Lucia at all and instead focused on her Quest.

'Am I really his partner?' Think Nier. He was disappointed not to realize this.

Huhh...

Nier sighed, it seemed like a lot of trouble would occur if the two of them still wanted to be together. However, for now, he should remain calm and think about moving forward.

"so yeah... But Lucia, why don't you explain what really happened to your parents?"

Right, if Lucia explained everything that happened on that day, Lucia's parents would definitely understand right away. Because, for a big businessman like them, where may have a narrow mind.

"....... I explained, but it was still free. They didn't hear my excuses." Lucia answered by shaking her head.

"Hmmm..."

Nier's eyes turned to the hands of Lucia who had now squeezed the edge of her skirt, Lucia seemed to have explained everything, but it still ended in failure.

"It's hard..." Nier muttered by stroking his forehead. He had been trying to figure out how to deal with this, but still, in the end, he did not know how to handle Lucia's parents.

If Lucia's parents continue to forbid her child even after hearing her explanation, doesn't that mean Lucia's parents don't want her to have any more contact with Nier?

Seeing the frown on Nier's forehead deepening, Lucia felt guilty then she lowered her head again.

A week ago, he had been thinking about how to deal with this problem. But just like Nier, he also does not know how to deal with these two overprotective parents.

In a soft voice, Lucia was forced to say, "Again sorry Rein, but for a while. Can we part?"

Lucia once again sighed softly, she did not want to say this at all, and she also did not want to part with Nier, but because this was a compulsion from her parents, she was forced to obey.

"I swear to play with you again at the end of the year." Connect Lucia.

"......"

Nier was completely taken aback when Lucia said that.

He had guessed that Lucia would definitely advise him to separate, but when he heard the word 'While' coming out of Lucia's mouth, Nier's eyes immediately widened and he was immediately filled with hope.

"while? You mean we can still meet again?"

"Of course, I'll definitely come see you at the end of the year. Trust me, I won't forget my promise."

Lucia's words really looked reassuring as she said it out loud. In addition, Lucia's eyes also look sparkling with spirit as if she will realize the promise no matter what.

"Pfftt ahahaha, it seems like I've been thinking too much. I thought we'd be apart forever." Nier was really laughing loosely, he ignored Lucia's gaze which was now staring in wonder at him.

"Well, well, I'll wait for you until that day comes, but Lucia?" Nier asked after she calmed down.

"Hmm. There's actually a lot I want to do. Maybe the first thing I did was leveling, then breaking records, and completing all the Quests I had stacked up a long time ago."

Lucia opened the Quest Menu and showed all the Quests she had received to Nier.

Without hesitation, Nier saw and noticed the Quests that Lucia had shown, and after observing them with a glance, Nier nodded and closed the Quest Menu.

The quests that Lucia had received were indeed quite a lot, there might be around 30 normal-level Quests, and there were some of them with B and B+ levels.

"Well, it looks like you're going to be very busy, Lucia."

"That's how it is, maybe I won't rest and focus on raising my current level. Oh, you yourself how's Rein? What are you gonna do?"

The originally gloomy atmosphere, started to turn a little more comfortable and calming after the two of them talked about the future.

"You know Lucia, maybe during these few months I will also focus myself on cooking exercises, and there is a good chance that my level will be much lower than you in the future." Nier answered, he also told her how he would learn to cook and where he learned to make it easier for Lucia to meet him later.

"Ummh, I can't wait for your cooking, and maybe if we meet again in the future, don't forget to serve me with dozens of food huh." Lucia said with a laugh, but after she remembered the rotten meat she had made with Nier at that time, her laughter immediately disappeared and anxiety began to haunt her.

He could still remember how rotten meat Nier had cooked at the time, and after he remembered it, Lucia suddenly began to feel regret for asking Nier for a lot of food.

"Of course Lucia, of course I'll give you everything." Nier answered quickly, he was really happy if there was someone who liked his food.

"God... Damn it, oh yeah, I don't seem to have much time." Lucia looked at the hologram clock on her system, then her brows furrowed and she muttered.

"Just 5 minutes left, damn I gotta hurry."

Lucia glanced at Nier for a moment then she took out an item that was in the shape of a key from her Inventory.

The key was golden in color, no, it might actually be made of gold, but what made it interesting, the key gave off a purple aura that looked extremely dazzling.

Lucia stared and grasped the key that was in her hand tightly. If there was someone who asked 'what is the best item Lucia currently has?' He would have mentioned this key.

And if they ask why Lucia has a low level despite playing Exaworld Online for a long time, the answer is still the same, it is because of this key.

The key he had been looking for for months, and the first Unique item he had obtained.

[Gate Of Dimension]

That was her name, but at this time Lucia would not hesitate to hand over this key to the only partner she had.

"Rein, take this." Lucia then handed the key to him.

Nier did not seem to refuse, probably because he thought it was just an ordinary item, he accepted it lightly and then looked back at Lucia's face.

Well, it's no wonder. A key that looks like a regular key, which might catch Nier's attention. Lucia knew that Nier would not be interested in items that had ordinary looks.

Huhhhhh...

Lucia sighed softly then shook her head. He felt strange at the nature of this partner. Usually, players will use strong armor and weapons regardless of their shape and model, especially for rankers who are at the top of the game. They did not even hesitate to use even strange-looking armor, as long as their status could increase by leaps and bounds, they would definitely use it.

But for Nier? Let alone armor with a strange model, armor that he thought was normal might have been thrown into the trash.

Even at this time, Nier still wore beginner clothes because she did not want to wear armor that did not look suitable to her. Lucia did not know what to laugh or how, it seemed like Nier was really paying attention to her appearance rather than strength.

"Lucia, is this your house key?" Ask Nier after receiving the key.

Here Lucia really wanted to laugh, she had already guessed that Nier would not see the status of the key. But who would have thought that his guess turned out to be true.

Before Nier actually unlocked the status of the key, Lucia then brought her face closer to Nier's ear, then whispered.

"...... Rein, I will never marry the man under me, so. happy fighting."

After Lucia whispered, a short and adorable sound suddenly rang out from Nier's cheek.

Chup..

Right, that's the kiss! Lucia just kissed Nier right on her cheek! And of course it made Nier surprised so that his eyes opened wide as if he did not believe what he had just experienced.

"Rein, see you soon!"

After kissing Nier's cheek, with her face flushed like a tomato, Lucia immediately ran and pressed various buttons on her system.

Then after he thought it was over, suddenly a white light started to appear and surround Lucia's body. It seemed that the silver-haired girl was intending to logout then leave Nier still frozen behind her. But before Lucia's body completely disappeared, she turned around and shouted again at Nier.

"Rein, I'm mencin—"

Stop off!

As if heaven was defying her, Lucia's body immediately turned into a grain of particles then disappeared into the air without being able to finish the sentence she wanted to say.

"........"

Nier was completely frozen, he was silent for a long time, but even so, the memory of Lucia's whisper, Lucia's kiss, and Lucia's scream was still vividly remembered in his head.

'What's this? What the hell's going on? Am I dreaming? God, if this is just a dream, please don't wake me up. Please, just this time, let me dream longer.'

Nier was still staring blankly at Lucia's place earlier. Now, his head is completely empty. No, rather it had stopped working because of the surprise given by Lucia.

However, with his brain empty, Nier shouted at everything in his heart. "LUCIA, I LOVE YOU TOO!"

Ding!

Once again the sound of the system notification rang out as if it was back in response to Nier's shout.

『 Player Lucia has removed you from FriendList. 』

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Sorry for the long time ga update, and thank you for faithfully waiting for this erotic chef story.