The Earth After Rebirth

The whispers targeted at them ceased the moment they realised that they could afford to buy within that mall. The fact that they hired a mall cart proved that they could afford a whole lot.

Now they were getting genuine smiles, even greetings here and there. They were glad nobody knew who they truly were, they\'d hate to swarmed by pretentious rich kids.

"I\'m kinda hungry, aren\'t you?"

They went to a food court, luckily it was buffet style. They dished all they could eat and paid 100 creds for it.

They decided to buy a week\'s worth of food and ask for it to be delivered within that hour. They walked out of the mall and it was slightly getting darker, they didn\'t notice while inside.

"Sh*t, your mall is a scam, seriously. We have not been here for hours, no way!"

They walked through the door stepping outside, they enjoyed the air that seemed so different to what they were used to. It was a bit cold, but it felt clean and fresh. They did not noticing the eyes that watched them with much curiosity.

Even with luggage it didn\'t take them long to get to their homes. They each went to their houses to put away the things they\'ve bought and packed some for school. As early as it was, they couldn\'t help themselves.

Kiro went to the street to wait for Hiro, they decided to use one house for now and they chose his. He could\'ve absolutely opened the gate for him from inside but he was hoping to see someone.

Just then, He got a video call.

"Cruel of you to leave me here while you go shopping! Why didn\'t you invited me?" She enquired.

"So sorry Bel, I imagined you\'d want to spend your first day back with your family. Didn\'t want your dad to hate me more than he does."

\'How does she even know?\' He thought internally.

She blushed at the nickname she would probably never get used to, but recovered quickly.

"You know, I heard from Ishaan even before you told us about buying a house. Though he lied, saying he didn\'t know which street..."

"You knew Ishaan? That big mouthed..."

"Every rich kid know each other."

"Sounds bland." He shook his head.

She laughed. Then, "you\'re part of us now, you know?"

Kiro faked gagging and puking, which made her laugh harder.

"I didn\'t get to see which house you got, I\'ll visit soon though." As soon as she got to their neighbourhood stop there were already cars waiting for the rich kids.

"I got Number 10. We live across this flowery house."

"That\'s my house..."

"I love gardens and flowers." He replied stiffly.

She giggled this time.

"Do you happen to have a black rose? My little sister asked me for one. I think I\'ll be doomed if I disappoint her."

"Sure. I\'ll ask the helper to bring it. Later." She hung up.

Hiro looked at him and shook his head, "You\'re going to pretend you don\'t like her? Look at you, you\'re smiling like an idiot."

"Huh?" He was startled, he didn\'t even notice Hiro arriving where he had been. "I don\'t!" He said quickly and fixed his smiling face.

Hiro shook his head solemny, "I\'m glad someone managed to pierce that hard exterior you built around your heart."

"How poetic!!!"

Not even 5 minutes passed and the door bell rang. Kiro opened and the person, said the funniest thing.

"Hello, I\'d like to speak with the owner, President Waynworth." She said peeking inside.

"I\'m the owner, well, my parents."

She looked at him, she couldn\'t hide her surprise. Kiro was still wearing his \'lowly clothes according to Area 1 standards\' so he didn\'t fault her.

"oh, uh, uhm, huh—"

"Its okay, Bel sent you?"

"Bel?"

"Prince— I mean, Isla."

"Oh yes, young miss did."

Then she handed over a bouquet of black roses. He smiled, "thank you so much!"

After the person left, they sat in the lounge and logged in the game.

[Your skill books sold for 80 million coins]

"Whoa! Hiro! The skill books sold for so much!"

They divided it up and tossed half of each to the group\'s account. Immediately cashing it out.

\'This is what life is supposed to look like.\' Kiro thought to himself.

Felix and Nikolai came online too, minutes after they did. Nikolai was ecstatic, as this meant they could attempt a dungeon, or do anything. Anything at all.

"Hey Felix, here are some priest skill books. Use them well."

"Thanks." The bags under his eyes made it seem like he was slaving away.

"Sir Kiro, you told me to mine a lot, and I did. I thought about it, a lot since. Did you know?" This shocked everyone, even Nikolai. Felix wasn\'t one to start a conversation.

"Say I did. You should be grateful and don\'t call me Sir." Kiro said nonchalantly.

"I am. I managed to collect 200 million coins."

"Well I know that you made sure to give Hiro the materials, great job, and put a million into the group\'s account. From now on, whatever coins you get, half of them will go into the group. Understood?"

"Yes!" He grinned awkwardly. He added "Should I pay for these skill books?"

"No, they\'re my gift to you. All you have to give me is your loyalty. Never betray this brotherhood." He shrugged.

Felix nodded in understanding.

Hiro went to work on his crafting and alchemy skills. And Kiro decided to go and help him. He figured he needed an assistant. For the whole afternoon and night of Thursday they spent time making weapons, armour, potions.

Next time they log in though, it will be dungeon time. Kiro promised Nikolai. They couldn\'t stay up today, because their families would arrive the next day.