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Chapter 439: chatting

Dorothy carried the suitcase in her hands as she walked down Nolan’s street. She tried her best to lower the brim of her hood to cover the uncontrollable smile on her face.

The thirteen consecutive victories in the Hearthstone Tavern not only gave Dorothy great confidence, but also an indescribable joy.

This feeling was like an adventurer who had just killed a giant dragon or found a treasure buried underground. This ‘great sense of achievement’.

“Jonassi! This is the sixth time you’ve hung out with those dwarves! I didn’t send you to Nolan to hang out in a shabby tavern like this.”

When Dorothy carried her suitcase to the opposite side of the street, she heard a woman’s berating voice.

She looked at the source of the berating voice. The source of the voice was a carriage. The door of the carriage was engraved with the insignia of two crossed swords and green leaves.

As a qualified merchant, Dorothy knew the emblems of the noble families from all over the world. The emblem of two crossed swords and green leaves came from the Comoros family of the distant ocean country. They were a family of earls famous for their sea mines, they were also somewhat famous in the merchant circle of the country of steel.

Dorothy did not expect to meet the Comoros family’s carriage here. She did not stay for long and wanted to leave. However, the sound of an argument in the carriage made her stop her footsteps.

“Mother! I’ve already completed Lady Zina’s inscription course, why can’t I come to this tavern?”

“You’re going to inherit the title of Earl in the future, how can you stay with the dwarves in that Shabby Tavern? After you’ve completed Lady Zina’s course, you should go to the back garden to learn horsemanship, and attend the afternoon tea hosted by the ambassador of the country of steel, instead of playing those lowly games.”

Dorothy, who was listening at the side, felt her blood boil. She did not know why she was so angry. The anger in her heart almost made her knock on the carriage door, then, she told the woman that Hearthstone legend was definitely not as bad as she said!

However, Dorothy could not do it… not only because of the difference in status between her and the other party, but also because Hearthstone legend was indeed a ‘low-class game’in the eyes of these nobles

Although the experience of Hearthstone Tavern made Dorothy clearly understand how terrifying the value of a Hearthstone legend card was, this expensive value was only limited to the eyes of Hearthstone players.

Those who did not understand Hearthstone and even had a misunderstanding of Hearthstone felt that these virtual products made of inscriptions were worthless.

Moreover… the main guests of Hearthstone Tavern were dwarves. It was destined that this tavern would have a bad reputation in the eyes of tourists from other countries, and even be despised.

The tavern itself was a place that was looked down upon by the nobles.

If Dorothy stayed in this tavern until late at night and the residents of Olsenburg knew about it, her reputation would be completely destroyed.

No matter how Dorothy tried to explain, it would be useless. It was a helpless fact.

”…”

Dorothy left the street without saying a word and began to look for a temporary hotel.

She still hoped that Hearthstone Tavern would not be well-liked by tourists from other countries during this period of time. It was best not to hold the Nolan Open tournament on a large scale.

Otherwise, she might be targeted by her father.

She found a reliable hotel near Hearthstone Tavern and stayed there.

As she lay on the bed in the hotel, she saw countless messages pop up in her text message.

Most of these messages came from the Parliament of the film association. There were only seventeen members in the parliament. Currently, Dorothy was familiar with only Fuya, there was also the flower of Faroese and a weirdo named Healy who was studying hard!.

‘I went to the Hearthstone Tavern today, and I won 13 in a row.’

Dorothy habitually opened the text message before going to bed and joined the chat of the parliament.

‘Why didn’t you tell me you were going to the Hearthstone Tavern? I could have come with you today.’

The message came from the flower of fallacy. The name was very similar to the name of a famous actress that Dorothy knew, but Dorothy was still unable to confirm whether she was the real person.

After all, there were quite a number of people who used similar names on the magic web.

‘please don’t. Haven’t you been busy losing weight recently?’the messenger who rarely sent messages suddenly jumped out and sent a message.

‘I’m sorry to hear that. My mother just wants me to maintain my body size. Do you need me to show it to you in private the next time I go to Nolan?’The flower of Faroese quickly replied.

This… was obviously a hint. Dorothy did not quite understand the relationship between the two in reality, but soon a new message popped up and quickly ended the topic.

‘I’m online.’

This message came from Hiri, who was studying hard!

”…”

All Dorothy saw was a series of ellipses. After seeing their conversation, Dorothy’s depressed mood was quickly swept away.

‘Go for it.’

The next message from Fuya made Dorothy put her finger on the virtual keyboard and immediately replied with an ‘mm’.

‘Hearthstone legend competition? I’d like to take a look too, but I’ve been too busy recently, so I might not be able to make it in time for the Nolan Portal to open.’

The message came from the frost owl. She had attached an expression of an owl drawing circles on the ground with its wings on the back.

Although Dorothy did not quite understand what this expression meant, the frost owl was also a familiar face in the council.

‘perhaps we can arrange a party, it seems to be called offline?’the sender of this message was called Light Chaser.

Although Dorothy was not familiar with him in the parliament, this Light Chaser was a famous film critic on the spell Caster Forum. In the movie section of the spell Caster Forum.., the Light Chaser’s film review was almost one of the few posts that received the most replies.

“Why… Suddenly… do you want to have a Party?”As the founder of the parliament, the person who spread fire replied in a flustered manner.

“I’ve smelled a lot of human auras recently. It reminds me of a feeling I still have called ‘nostalgia’,”the light chaser replied quickly.

Smell a human aura? This sounded… why did it make Dorothy’s hair stand on end.

Although Dorothy hadn’t been in the Council for a long time, and it had only been a day since she had entered the council, she could still feel the comfortable atmosphere.

After all, she didn’t need to care about the other party’s real identity when communicating on the magic web, so she could easily become friends with another user on the magic web.

‘this will depend on everyone,’the messenger immediately replied.

‘i... Should be fine.’

Dorothy quickly replied to herself.

Although she didn’t need to care about her real identity in the Mana Net, Dorothy didn’t want them to see her in a sorry state in the real world. She had to… restore the reputation of her business!

Come on… in the competition.

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    Chapter 439: Chatting

    Dorothy, suitcase in hand, walked down Norland’s street, attempting to conceal the uncontrollable smile playing on her lips by lowering her hat’s brim.


    Thirteen consecutive victories in the Hearthstone Tavern had not only bolstered her confidence but also filled her with an indescribable joy.


    It was a feeling akin to an adventurer slaying a dragon or unearthing buried treasure—a profound sense of achievement.


    “Jonassi! This is the sixth time you’ve fraternized with those dwarves! I didn’t send you to Norland to waste time in a shabby tavern!”


    As Dorothy crossed the street, a woman’s sharp reprimand reached her ears.


    She glanced towards the source: a carriage bearing the insignia of two crossed swords and green leaves.


    A seasoned merchant, Dorothy recognized the emblems of noble families worldwide. The crossed swords and green leaves belonged to the Comoros family, earls from a distant ocean nation, renowned for their sea mines and somewhat prominent in Ogounis’s merchant circles.


    Surprised to encounter the Comoros carriage, Dorothy initially intended to move on. However, the escalating argument within halted her steps.


    “Mother! I’ve completed Lady Zina’s inscription course. Why can’t I visit the tavern?”


    “You’re destined to inherit an earldom. How can you consort with dwarves in such a lowly establishment? After Lady Zina’s lessons, you should be practicing horsemanship and attending the Ogounis ambassador’s afternoon tea, not indulging in those vulgar games.”


    Dorothy’s blood boiled. She felt an inexplicable surge of anger, a desire to knock on the carriage door and defend Hearthstone Legend.


    Yet, she couldn’t. Not only was there a stark difference in their social standing, but Hearthstone Legend was indeed considered a “low-class game” by the nobility.


    Despite her newfound appreciation for the value of Hearthstone Legend cards, this worth was confined to the game’s enthusiasts. 


    Those unfamiliar with the game, burdened by misconceptions, deemed these virtual inscription-based products worthless.


    Moreover, the tavern’s primary clientele—dwarves—doomed it to a negative reputation among foreign visitors, even disdain.


    Taverns, in general, were looked down upon by the nobility.


    If Dorothy were seen frequenting this tavern late at night, her reputation in Olsenburg would be irreparably damaged.


    No amount of explanation would suffice. It was a harsh reality.


    "..."


    Silently, Dorothy left the street, searching for a temporary hotel.


    She hoped the Hearthstone Tavern would remain relatively unnoticed by tourists during this period, and that the Norland Open tournament wouldn’t be a large-scale event.


    Otherwise, her father might find her.


    Dorothy found a reputable hotel near the Hearthstone Tavern and checked in.


    As she lay on the bed, her magic net interface buzzed with incoming messages.


    Most were from the movie club council, a group of seventeen members. Dorothy was only acquainted with Fuya, the Flower of Farucci, and a peculiar individual named “Ciri who was studying hard!”


    ‘I went to the Hearthstone Tavern today and won 13 consecutive games.’


    Dorothy habitually opened the chat before bed.


    ‘Why didn’t you tell me you were going to the Hearthstone Tavern? I would have joined you.’


    The Flower of Farucci sent the message. Her name echoed that of a famous actress, but Dorothy couldn’t confirm if it was the same person.


    After all, many users adopted similar names on the magic net.


    Firebringer: ‘Please don’t. Haven’t you been trying to lose weight?’ Firebringer, who rarely spoke, suddenly chimed in.


    Flower of Farucci: ‘How rude! My mother insists on my figure. Would you like a private viewing next time I’m in Norland?’


    The implication was clear. Dorothy wasn’t sure of their real-world relationship, but a new message quickly shifted the topic.


    ‘I’m online.’


    This message came from Ciri who was studying hard!


    "..."


    Dorothy saw a string of ellipses. Their exchange had momentarily lifted her spirits.


    ‘Go for it.’


    Fuya’s prompt spurred Dorothy to type an immediate “mm.”


    ‘Hearthstone Legend competition? I’d love to watch, but I’ve been busy. I might miss the Norland Portal’s opening.’


    The Frost Owl added an emoji of an owl drawing circles on the ground with its wings.

    Though she didn’t understand the emoji, the Frost Owl was a familiar presence in the council.


    ‘Perhaps we could organize a gathering? An “offline” meeting, I believe?’ Light Chaser suggested.


    Though unfamiliar with him, Light Chaser was a renowned film critic on the mage Forum. His reviews often garnered the most replies.


    Firebringer: ‘Why… suddenly… a party?’ Firebringer, the council’s founder, replied, flustered.


    Light Chaser: ‘I’ve sensed a surge of human auras lately. It evokes something I believe is called “nostalgia.”’


    Human auras? The phrase sent a shiver down Dorothy’s spine.


    Though a recent member, Dorothy sensed the council’s welcoming atmosphere.


    After all, the magic net allowed for anonymity, fostering easy friendships.


    Firebringer: ‘It depends on everyone’s availability.’


    Dorothy: ‘I… should be free.’ she quickly replied.


    While anonymity was a perk of the magic net, Dorothy didn’t want them to see her in her current state. She needed to restore her business’s reputation!


    I'll win... this competition.
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