Rallying the squad [3]
Genevieve dragged Benjamin out of the Casino with one hand grabbing his ear, almost pulling them out.
Benjamin felt like crying. "Why are you always so rough with me and when it comes to Noah, you're so gentle and kind?"
"It's because you only deserve rough treatment!" Genevieve screamed in his ear, making him grimace.
They soon walked into a restaurant that was opposite the Casino in Birmingham where they sat, enjoying a feast from the jackpot money that Benjamin just won from the Casino.
Even as they ate, Genevieve kept on glaring at Benjamin. It was clear that she was still displeased with him.
"Come on Vivi, I didn't do anything, I swear that was my first bet".
"Yeah, your first bet coincidentally coincides with the time when we come all the way from Coventry to look for you".
"I'm serious!"
"I know". Genevieve glared at him.
But then, Benjamin was surprised. "All the way from Coventry? What were you guys doing there? You went to see Aria?"
Genevieve was surprised. "You also know about her boyfriend?"
"Hehe," Benjamin chuckled mischievously. "She was like wildfire; uncontrollable, fierce, and definitely not the type you'd picture holding hands with anyone. But then she got a boyfriend, and now everyone's wondering who tamed the dragon… or if he's just fireproof".
Genevieve grimaced. "Stop with your lame jokes".
"But it was funny!" Benjamin lamented. "Come on, Cal, say the truth, it was funny right?"
Caleb reacted like Benjamin was talking to air.
Benjamin sighed. "Sigh, the bouncer mathematician always treating me like air, one day I'll get to be a bouncer mathematician too".
"Pfft!"
Not able to hold herself this time, Genevieve laughed. "Benji you old man, bouncer mathematician?" She stole a glance at Caleb who was still nonchalant. "Where did you get that one from?"
Benjamin chuckled. "I have a collection full of them baby girl, you want more?"
"That's enough". Genevieve glared at him.
"So, will you guys be telling me why you came all the way here to look for me or we'll just eat and say goodbye to each other?"
Genevieve was about to speak when she remembered something. "First, why on earth would you leave your GPS location on?"
"Anybody can use it to track you down once they have a little bit of your details, what if we were assassins?"
Benjamin chuckled. "I'm an Elementalist, you think some random assassin can take me down?"
"You…!" Genevieve palmed her face. "Never mind".
"Come on…"
"That's enough!" She rubbed her temples, suddenly regretting her decision to come all this way to look for him.
Benjamin looked at her. "So, will you tell me?"
"I said that's enough!"
"You won't tell me?"
'Dammit!' Now, Genevieve really felt like punching him on the face.
Taking deep breaths to calm herself down, she managed to convince herself that murder was a crime punishable by death before begrudgingly smiling at him and telling him the situation.
As soon as Benjamin learned of the situation, he first reacted with surprise but his next reaction was just typical him.
"Haha," he laughed. "Homie got stolen".
"He got transmigrated into Warstar and now his only quest is to find the exit game button," he smirked. "Too bad it's locked behind a paywall!"
Genevieve grimaced. "Did you get what I said at all?"
"Of course, that's why I made a joke about him".
Genevieve looked down, clenching her fists tightly as she finally threw a look at Caleb. "I'm gonna kill him". She said. "I swear, I'm gonna kill him!"
Cooly, Caleb intervened, helping her regain her calm as she kept on glaring at Benjamin both with indignation and a look of resignation in her eyes.
She sighed. "So, will you play again?"
Benjamin finally relaxed on his chair in this restaurant, looking at her. "Well, back in my hometown, they do call me a hero".
"…" Genevieve palmed her face.
Benjamin chuckled. "So, if it is to save Noah Harrington, the Godfather of Warstar, who am I to refuse?"
"Afterall, I am Batman".
Genevieve stood up the next moment, walking out on the 2 men. "I regret coming to Birmingham". She muttered under her breath.
…
Later in the evening, still in Birmingham, having just arrived from shopping, Caleb and Genevieve entered Benjamin's apartment.
Despite his gambling lifestyle, he was doing well for himself as he lived in a well-furnished 2-bedroom apartment.
Having suffered the surprise of Aria already, just as they stepped inside the house, Genevieve asked to confirm. "You're still single right?"
Benjamin sighed. "The girls in Birmingham are yet to recognize the otherworldly charm and aura of this hero, and the…"
Genevieve already ignored him, walking away after getting the information that she needed.
They went shopping but it was not just grocery shopping, they spent the most money on purchasing 3 new PC sets and Warstar consoles to accompany them.
This time, it was not just Genevieve providing the money as they forced Benjamin to share some of the money from the jackpot that he won.
Of course, he only agreed to spend after a lot of grumbling.
Once they entered inside the house, quickly deciding on which one of the 2 rooms they would turn to their gaming den, they quickly went to work, expertly arranging the gaming PC set-up.
In no time, 3 different sets of expensive gaming gear were perfectly arranged inside this room, giving it a professional scene vibe.
After that, Genevieve left first to take her bath and the others soon followed.
Once they were all set, without wasting time, with their new 11th server Warstar account cards, they logged into the game.
…
[Welcome to the new server, adventurer!]
[Your default spawn point has been set for the Beginner Village!]
[Character Name has been registered: Enlightened Flame]
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[Welcome to the new server, adventurer!]
[Your default spawn point has been set for the Beginner Village!]
[Character Name has been registered: Captain Batman]
In the room, Genevieve could not help but remove her gaming headset as she inclined her head to glare at Benjamin.
She was exasperated again. "Just what type of name is that?!"
"Huh?" Benjamin looked at her, confused. "What I'd do?"