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〖Prison Star Calendar〗
〖Year 187, June 25〗
〖6:46 PM〗
〖Countdown to Advancement Trai: 1 day〗
〖Countdown to Confession Death: 24 days〗
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Upon the streets of Sunny Town, Avril and the divination rabbit, Nevina, were in pursuit of a suitable place to find respite.
“Avril, are you feeling hungry? Shall we partake in our evening meal first?” inquired the rabbit granny.
“Indeed, that sounds delightful,” Avril replied with a nod.
Their long journey of 18 days, which commenced from Ira Village on the 7th of June, had finally brought them to Sunny Town.The arduous journey had instilled in Avril a resolution to save for a horse or at least hire a carriage before embarking on any distant travels in the future.
To find a place to eat was a simple task for Avril, for she had a sensitive nose.
It was now dinner time and all she had to do was follow the aroma of food to find a restaurant that was open.
Soon, Avril was led by the fragrant scent to a restaurant named ‘Cat Girl Restaurant’. Just as she was about to enter, a familiar figure made a sudden appearance before her eyes.
“Avril!”
Slim yet sturdy, his stern face was softened by a kind smile. Avril could recognize him in a crowd of thousands.
“Banning?! Is it truly you? Banning!”
Avril exclaimed, throwing her arms around the young man in excitement. After a few seconds, she retreated shyly, glancing between his face and her feet, her feelings a whirlwind of excitement and embarrassment.
“Yes, it’s me, Avril. I didn’t expect to find you here. When did you arrive?” Banning inquired.
“I… I just arrived today… I’m so happy seeing you again.”
At this moment, the voice of Elle in Avril’s head began to murmur,
(Oh dear, why not seize the moment and tell him that you came here specifically to find him?)
(Otherwise, all the hardship of your journey would go in vain~)
Avril chose not to respond to Elle’s suggestion.
The simple fact of finding Banning on her very first day in town was enough to fill her with joy.
“By the way, Avril, who is your companion?” Banning queried further.
“Ah, I apologize for neglecting the introductions. This is…” Avril hesitated, contemplating whether she could reveal Nevina’s title as the Divination Rabbit.
At this moment, the rabbit granny took the initiative to speak up.
“Hello, handsome lad. My name is Nana, and I am currently accompanying Avril on her journey.”
“Pleasure to meet you, Nana. My name is Banning, I used to reside in Ira Village, just like Avril,” Banning replied, squatting down to shake hands with the rabbit granny.
Nana, with a curious gaze, studied Banning while repeating his name several times, her eyes flickering with depth and thought.
(So you are Banning…)
(Appearances can be deceiving. One wouldn’t suspect you of possessing the power to foresee and alter the future.)
“Avril, Nana, are you seeking a place to dine?” Banning asked.
“Yes, indeed. We were just about to enter this ‘Cat Girl Restaurant’.”
Upon hearing this, Banning subtly signaled them with his eyes and a discreet wave of his hand, “I’ve heard this restaurant’s ingredients are somewhat lacking. Allow me to guide you to a truly conscientious eatery.”
Under Banning’s guidance, the trio arrived at a restaurant named ‘The Bear’s Cabin’.
Despite its remote location, the restaurant was thoughtfully decorated, and the staff were immaculately dressed, exuding an aura of sophistication and luxury.
Once settled, they ordered their meal and began to chat.
Avril shared that she had come to Sunny Town to experience the world, just like Banning.
However, she wouldn’t stray far from the realm of Lord Azure Lizard, so she could return to Ira Village at any time.
With Rhode now passed away, only Avril remained to take care of the orchard in the village.
About Nana, Avril mentioned that they had met on the road to Sunny Town. Thanks to Nana, Avril had avoided several hazardous situations.
Nana modestly dismissed her contributions, praising Avril instead, “If it hadn’t been for Avril, I might have starved to death in the wilderness. But you know, as a lifelong traveler, I’d have no regrets even if I did perish in the wilderness.”
After quietly listening to their stories, Banning briefly updated them about his own circumstances.
He shared that he continued his work as a hunter in Sunny Town and occasionally took on bounty hunter assignments.
The diverse ecosystem around Sunny Town had not only allowed him to hone his hunting skills, but had also helped him amass a small fortune, thus securing his foothold in the town. 𝒪𝐕𝗅xt.𝓬𝔬𝐦
“Therefore, let me take care of tonight’s bill as a welcome gesture for you both.”
After dinner, Banning kindly led them to a reputable, reasonably priced inn for lodging. Only after they had each retired to their respective rooms did he slowly take his leave.
Watching Banning’s receding figure, Avril stood by the window, her heart agitated, rippling like a disturbed pond.
The hardships she had endured throughout her journey were all for the purpose of seeing Banning once again. Now, having been reunited with him, she was once again touched by his thoughtful gentleness, and she felt sincerely that all her struggles over the past twenty days had been worth it.
Simultaneously, another who was similarly disturbed was Tyler.
However, Tyler’s agitation stemmed not from the throbbing of love, but from the unsettling feeling that his life was in “jeopardy”
(Silly Nissen: Ah-hahahahahaha! The inevitable has finally arrived, Tyler!)
(Silly Nissen: I’ve been eagerly awaiting this grand “spectacle” for quite some time, hehehe!)
The schadenfreude of the stupid loli reached an unprecedented climax. It was evident that she had forgotten her mission in this Prison Star world.
Tyler offered no rebuttal, for the stupid loli spoke nothing but the truth.
Sunny Town had now transformed into a vast battleground, and a meeting between Avril and Emily was simply a matter of time.
However, prior to fretting over this issue, Tyler had a more pressing matter to ponder — the divination rabbit, Nevina, who was traveling with Avril and had duplicitously introduced herself as “Nana”.
Tyler could understand the rabbitkin concealing their demi-human identity, as well as the renowned divination rabbit hiding her real name.
Yet, Avril’s deception and her aiding Nevina in concealing her identity slightly exceeded Tyler’s expectations—though, if Avril’s feelings for him were to gradually fade, that would indeed be a blessing for Tyler.
Returning to the matter at hand, Tyler had to mull over the two sentences that had emerged from the divination rabbit’s inner thoughts:
(So you are Banning…)
(Appearances can be deceiving. One wouldn’t suspect you of possessing the power to foresee and alter the future.)
Though uncertain of how Nevina came to know of his abilities, Tyler was uncomfortable with his secrets being known.
It was imperative for him to confront the divination rabbit this very night.