Chapter 24: Buying the Book Easily
'This book is 608 pages... Well, it won't be difficult, although they say it's a difficult book to read.' Max thought.
"Sarah? We're already down, 1 minute." Max picked up the smartphone that rang.
"Okay, I'm down here waiting," Sarah said.
"Sarah is already here, shall we?" He offered his arm.
"Yea." Isabella put her arm through his and they left.
Not wanting to sweat, they took the elevator.
"Good evening Max and Isabella, I wish you all a great day." Who said that was the doorman Rogerio.
"Thanks." Isabella smiled.
Her smile was beautiful, able to lighten the night and that's not saying when she uses her skill...
The beautiful BMW 320i was parked in front of the building.
Max opened the front passenger door for Isabella to enter.
"I'll let you go ahead, be grateful," Isabella said.
"Thanks." Max smiled and opened the back door for her.
After she started driving, Sarah sighed and said strangely, "Max, you put me in a pretty embarrassing scene... My mom, that old woman, she thought I was hooking, that's why I got this car."
"... Has the misunderstanding been resolved?" Max asked.
"Yes, but she wants to meet you, she didn't fully believe." Sarah snorted.
"That's right?" Max said, "Okay, I'm going to meet your parents."
"Aren't you afraid?" Sarah asked.
"Why should I?" Max looked weird.
"I have 5 mothers, that is, there are five mothers-in-law questioning you, but my father, well, he is calm," Sarah said.
"By the way, I have 8 mothers," Isabella said.
"Ah... 13 mothers-in-law?" Max boldly said, "Ha, what's the big deal if there are 13 mothers-in-law, who are afraid of whom?"
"Oh, so why are you shaking?" Sarah rolled her eyes.
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"Max, don't forget you don't even know how many mothers Professor Lisana has yet," Isabella added fuel to the fire.
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"Isa, tell me, I did something wrong, if so, I'm sorry," Max said.
"No, I'm not, I'm just reminding you of the obvious," Isabella chuckled.
"Oh yeah, I still don't know Lisana, like her, and talk a little about her." Sarah was curious about her, what little she heard from Isabella wasn't enough for her to picture Lisana in her mind.
"Do you know that supermodel that won our city's mix award?" Max asked.
"Yes, I know. It's her?" Sarah didn't believe it.
"No, but Lisana is 2x prettier than she is." Max said proudly.
"I do not believe." Sarah denied it.
"...That might be true." Even Isabella had to admit that Professor Lisana's beauty was on another level.
"Is this serious?" Sarah was amazed.
"Tsk, you're thinking too much, this supermodel is pure makeup and photoshop. You only lose a little in a matter of appearance for Lisana, same goes for Isabella, you two are basically on Lisana's level." Max said.
"No, of the three I'm sure I'm losing a little." Isabella knew herself better than anyone and had no problem admitting that she lost to another woman in looks, especially if those women are her 'sisters'.
Max didn't refute. He remained silent since she said it herself, it was not his place to speak. If he spoke, he was likely to get in trouble later.
After all, even the system ranked Isabella below the two. However, she was still young, could still mature, and be prettier.
However, there are things that it is better to shut up, if he says that, she might think that he is just wanting to cheer her up, which could have the opposite effect.
Instead, he chose to say, "I love you three... and don't ask me which one I love more, and I won't answer!"
It was exactly what they were going to do...
"Can you stop by a bookstore first?" Max didn't forget to buy the book: Ada or Ardor - A Family Chronicle.
"Yea." Sarah nodded. She already knew he was passionate about books and thought it was a good thing, by the way.
"Max?" He looked back, meeting Isabella's eyes.
"regardless of all, I love you too," Isabella said sincerely and smiled beautifully.
Max's eyes sparkled. Yes, it was nice to hear that from the person you love.
Sarah took courage too, but said more quietly, "I love you too, Max..."
Although I think it was a little fake, as she knew him for a short time, that's what she felt, and that's why she wanted to express it, at least she couldn't think of another man with her other than Max, that's why Sarah has determined that she is falling in love with him.
To their surprise, Max sat normally and was silent. But if you look closely, you could see a smile full of happiness and even his eyes that sparkled a lot.
Sarah stopped at a bookstore, Max came down and said, "It's quick, you don't need to leave either. I'm just going to buy 1 book and I'll be right back."
Said and done, it took him 5 minutes to buy the book.
Max initially thought it would be difficult to find this book, as it triggered a mission. 'Hehe, I'm in luck.'
Speaking of luck, his luck value wasn't low, 65 points compared to the measly 20 points he had at the beginning, it's a very big difference.
Though with his hand itching to devour that book and complete the quest, Max held back. He didn't even have time to open the Cads either. All in good time...
Max, Sarah, and Isabella had a great time at the amusement park. But the later it got, the fewer people there were in the park. Until the three also decided to leave.
"It was fun." Sarah smiled.
"Yes, Max's expression as he rides the roller coaster is priceless." Isabella laughed.
"Yes Yes." Sarah laughed a lot.
After talking for a long time, Sarah and Isabella incredibly seemed like longtime friends and often left Max out of the conversation.
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When they reached the front of the apartment, Max kissed Sarah before saying goodbye. Isabella also hugged her before saying goodbye.
Going up the elevator, Max went into his room and lay down on the bed. Looking at the 200 Bronze Cards. His eyes sparkle.
He was also holding a book, which he would read later for rewards.
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Max was amazed, he was speechless. He couldn't even speak right then. Yes, there were 200 Bronze Cards, but what nonsense of luck is this?!
His current status was almost anything above 100, less lucky it was 69.
'Damn, I knew. That bad odor again.' Max ran to the bathroom.
After looking at himself in the mirror, Max cursed. He was beautiful again. Returning to his room, he opened the Bronze Cards he'd gotten.
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"More Cards for me to open?" There seemed to be no end. It was making him dizzy.
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'Finally ran out of Bronze Cards, I wasn't supposed to be happy, but I'm…' Max sighed.
'Mercy, there are still 117 Cards silver and 13 gold ...' If it was the other, could be giving leap for joy, but after opening so many decades, he felt worn out mentally.
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' What to know? I'll read these Cards later, I'll read the book first: A Family Chronicle.' He was able to gain even more Cards when he finished reading, and then he opens them all at once.
In fact, he was feeling pretty good about his status boost. Even his logical reasoning was faster, as was his strength.
This time he wasn't stinking as much, but he still took a quick shower to get the stench out. When he returned, Max began to read the book.
'Should I open the Cards or not... Fuck it, I'll just open the Gold Cards.'
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'Apart from the weak ones I'm used to, none came especially like: Angel's Breath or Almighty Apprentice... Well, in any case, that's good.' Max thought.
Picking up the lucky 2 bottles, he drank it. In his status, it increased to 71 permanently. There were still 2 other vials left which give 3 lucky points, and we come and go, if he is more lucky, good things can happen.
'I'll drink 1 and save the other.' After thinking it over, Max decided.
Now 74 lucky, he, who was already feeling lucky, was about to think about opening the Silver Cards.