Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 2808 - 2809: Distributed Rewards

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At the offer to purchase Feng Shui books from the Amaterasu Clan, I felt a surge of excitement.

”Yeah, Matsuo, donʼt worry about money,” I said with a nod. ”My father owns Gate Corporations.”

”G-Gate Corporations?!” Frank coughed.

”Wait, what?!” Harumi gasped.

”Wow! Isnʼt that the organization that owns, like, seventy percent of Japanʼs companies?” Erika asked. ”Thatʼs amazing—I see their name everywhere.”

”Yes. Our business spans from food production to technology. We own over half the mini markets and stores in Japan. We also sell cars, video game consoles, phones, and more,” I explained.

”T-Thereʼs no way... youʼre the heiress of that kind of business empire?” Matsuo looked stunned. ”S-Should we be treating you with more respect? Now I feel a little bad...”

”Haha, thereʼs nothing to worry about,” I giggled. ”Iʼve spent most of my life holed up inside my house. Finally making friends like all of you is a wonderful new experience. Of course, my overseas friends are great too, but youʼre all special in your own way.”

”Aw, youʼre so sweet,” Erika said. ”But youʼre laying it on thick. Drop the nice girl act—I know youʼre sharp.”

”Yeah,” Harumi added with a smirk. ”Donʼt think we didnʼt notice you joined us with other intentions.”

”...?!”

Did they figure out Iʼm from Chaos Gate?

I was sure Iʼd hidden that well.

The fact that Chaos Gate secretly owns Gate Corporation is one of our biggest secrets. No one should know.

But they didnʼt elaborate. They just looked at me with sharp eyes, then glanced at Frank, blushing slightly.

”Hmph... I wonʼt lose,” Harumi said, locking eyes with me.

”Yeah!” Erika nodded, patting Harumiʼs shoulder.

What are they talking about?

Wait... is this some kind of romantic rivalry over Frank?

I had no idea Harumi was so serious about him.

Is Erika interested too? Sheʼs hard to read.

”Wait, wait, I think youʼre misunderstanding something...” I muttered, smiling awkwardly.

”I know what you want,” Harumi said. ”Donʼt think I didnʼt notice where your eyes were looking a few days ago. Iʼve already gotten close to him... and maybe your presence made me realize some things. So I wonʼt back down.”

”Uh, okay, okay, I understand... Iʼm cheering for you, Harumi,” I said with a gentle smile. ”Truly.”

”Huh?” Harumi blinked, confused.

Matsuo, Mammon, and Frank returned after checking on the monster and collecting the dropped items. Apparently, it had left behind monster crystals, elixirs, tonics, equipment, weapons, and more.

”That thing dropped a ton of stuff—it was huge!” Matsuo said. ”Check out this loot!”

”Frank said you should all share it evenly,” Mammon added. ”I didnʼt help, so feel free to take my share.”

”You wouldnʼt get a share anyway...” Harumi sighed. ”So, what did we get, Frank?”

”Uh, a lot!” Frank said, surprised. ”This is the first time weʼve actually killed one. I usually just drive them off or stop them but never finish them. There should be a few more roaming around, along with smaller ones—probably their offspring.”

”Interesting,” Erika nodded. ”So how do we divide it?”

”Well...”

After a few minutes of discussion, we distributed the items based on necessity and compatibility.

I received a pair of Giant Mole Bear gloves that enhanced the attack power of Martial Arts when using fists or long, sharp weapons. They could also transform into giant metallic claws for a short time, allowing me to dig underground. Not bad at all—and technically, they were Cosmic-Level equipment. I accepted them gladly.

Everyone else got something useful too. Hiromi received a bracelet that boosted attack power and slashing damage. Erika obtained a Skill Book titled ”Giant Mole Bear Digging Claws,” which allowed her wolf claws to extend like the mole bearʼs and dig underground with ease. Matsuo received a ring that enhanced his magic and granted earth affinity. Frank got the same ring, plus another Skill Book and a Giant Mole Bear Claw Sword.

The Skill Book granted him a new ability called ”Earthen Fury,” which could cause earthquakes and summon boulders when combined with his existing Skill, ”Dirt.”

”This Skill is amazing! ʼDirtʼ finally got an upgrade!” Frank said happily, swinging his sword around. ”Somehow, I know how to wield a blade... isnʼt that weird?”

”Maybe itʼs part of those future memories you saw,” Matsuo said. ”The ones where you learned all kinds of things and even gave us those Special Cultivation Methods.”

”Dreams?” I asked.

”Ahh, yeah. Iʼve had a lot of dreams... about the future. They keep flooding in,” Frank said. ”It almost feels like I went back in time. But people always say thatʼs ridiculous.”

”Huh. Maybe itʼs true? Who knows? You shouldnʼt dismiss it just because it sounds strange,” I said, shrugging. ”It could be real.”

”A-Ah... really?” Frank looked down, deep in thought. ”Ugh, my head...”

”A-Are you okay?” Harumi asked. ”Kireina, donʼt ask him too much about those dreams. When he starts overthinking, he gets headaches for no reason. It might be some kind of mental condition.”

”Hm... well, thereʼs no harm in helping him remember more, right?” I said. ”And headaches are among the most bearable pains in the world.”

”Haha, youʼre ruthless,” Matsuo laughed. ”Anyway, I think we should call it a day. I know you want us to keep hunting, but maybe we can save that for tomorrow.”

”Alright, yeah,” Frank nodded. ”Letʼs head back. I bet the karaoke owner is wondering where we went.”

We exited Frankʼs Domain and returned to the karaoke bar, where a group of people were singing and laughing.

But as we walked in, they turned to glare at us.

Their presence was ominous.

”Hoh, there you are. You must be the kids stirring up trouble in our territory.”

They looked like Yakuza. Four of them.

Their Auras surged as they stared us down with hostility.

The largest of the group slowly lowered his sunglasses and locked eyes with me.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

At that moment, a device I was wearing—given to me by the two young dream goddesses in my Cosmic Realm—started beeping loudly.

It was the Spirit Plane-Detecting Device.

”Hey, do you know who we are?!” Erika snapped. ”Iʼm the daughter of the Werewolf King, so watch it, chum!”

”And Iʼm the Vampire Queenʼs daughter,” Harumi added.

”Do you thugs want to mess with the Amaterasu Clan? I suggest you reconsider,” Matsuo said.

”Hah! Weʼve received power from a certain deity. Vampires, Werewolves, even the Amaterasu Clan... we donʼt care.”

Spiritual Energy surged from the man, flooding the room and summoning a powerful Domain—an entire world made of colorful spiritual crystals.

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