End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues

Chapter 254: An Ominous Foreboding

While Ritchie was fighting valiantly within The Shadow Mine instance, Jeremy was driving through a bustling commercial street in Moonlight City, searching for a shop that sold Ritchie's favorite cake.

Jeremy had previously promised Ritchie that he would be waiting at the entrance of The Shadow Mine instance with Ritchie's beloved cake in hand.

He initially believed that he would be able to procure Ritchie's favorite cake without much delay.

However, the reality of the situation proved to be far more challenging than he had anticipated.

After the onset of the apocalypse game, although order had been restored in Moonlight City.

The locations of the shops that once existed had undergone significant changes.

After searching for quite some time along the commercial street, Jeremy was unable to locate a shop that sold Ritchie's favorite cake.

Feeling slightly disheartened, he parked his car by the roadside.

He intended to ask someone else for assistance.

Jeremy casually approached the owner of a nearby cake shop and said, "Hello, I would like to inquire if you know of any cake shop that sells a chocolate cake with six different flavors?"

Upon hearing Jeremy's question, the cake shop owner furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment.

"I do know of a cake shop that offers a chocolate cake with six different flavors."

The owner's response filled Jeremy with joy.

However, the following words from the cake shop owner plunged Jeremy back into a state of disappointment.

"Unfortunately, that cake shop should no longer be in Moonlight City. After the emergence of the monsters, the owner likely fled to a larger city. They may have even reached the capital by now."

Upon receiving this news, Jeremy found himself at a loss for what to do next.

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He certainly couldn't just dash off to the capital merely to buy a slice of cake. Yet, without heading to the capital, he had no means of fulfilling his promise.

After hesitating for a while, Jeremy decided to seek out Bonnie and ask her if she had any good ideas.

When Jeremy arrived at Bonnie's house, he noticed that the front door was just opening.

Bonnie's father, Benjamin, stepped out through the doorway.

Behind Benjamin stood Bonnie, her expression slightly tinged with disappointment.

Upon seeing Jeremy, Benjamin and Bonnie displayed entirely different expressions.

While Benjamin wore a faint smile, Jeremy could sense that he was not particularly welcome.

Bonnie's smile, however, appeared more natural and genuine.

"I didn't expect to find you here, Mayor Benjamin." Jeremy said with a smile. "I came to see Bonnie today. I hope to discuss something important with her."

Benjamin shook his head and replied, "My daughter will not be joining you in any further endeavors. So, you need not seek her out for discussions concerning the monsters."

Jeremy was taken aback by Benjamin's words.

As Benjamin spoke, Bonnie's expression shifted to one of increased disappointment.

Jeremy quickly shook his head in protest.

"Mayor, I assure you that my purpose in seeking Bonnie is not to discuss matters related to the monsters or the instance. I would like to ask her how to create a chocolate cake with six different flavors."

Jeremy's response seemed to surprise Benjamin slightly.

After a moment of silence, Benjamin said, "In that case, you two may proceed with your chocolate-making. I have many pressing matters to attend to, so I shall return to the city hall for now."

With that, Benjamin turned and left without looking back.

Jeremy and Bonnie watched as Benjamin departed.

Once the vehicle carrying Benjamin had completely vanished from their sight, Jeremy turned directly to Bonnie and asked.

"What on earth is going on? You previously told me that your father would no longer prevent you from entering the instance."

In response to Jeremy's inquiry, Bonnie spoke with a hint of frustration.

"My father did indeed promise me that I could enter the instance." Bonnie said. "However, he believes that the risks I faced during my previous endeavors were far too great. Consequently, he has no intention of allowing me to take any further risks."

"Moreover, to ensure that I could not access the instance, he specifically took away all of my equipment. Now, even if I were to enter the instance, I would have to rely solely on my own skills to fight."

Jeremy was astounded to learn that Benjamin had gone so far as to confiscate all of Bonnie's equipment in an effort to prevent her from participating.

"You need not worry about this situation. If you truly wish to re-enter the instance, I can provide you with more than enough equipment. I happen to possess a considerable amount of gear."

Jeremy's words lifted Bonnie's spirits slightly.

However, it seemed that Bonnie had no intention of dwelling further on the matter.

With a smile, she skillfully shifted the topic.

"You mentioned to my father that you came to see me in order to ask for help in making a chocolate cake? Is that true?"

It was only upon Bonnie's reminder that Jeremy regained his focus.

"I absolutely meant it! I genuinely hope you can assist me in creating a chocolate cake! Furthermore, I would like us to work at a sufficiently brisk pace!"

Jeremy's tone was filled with urgency, which took Bonnie by surprise.

Subsequently, Jeremy recounted the events that had transpired as swiftly as he could.

Bonnie responded with a smile, "I never expected that you would be preparing a congratulatory gift for Ritchie. However, it is indeed commendable that Ritchie has the courage to challenge an instance on his own."

After saying this, Bonnie led Ritchie into her home.

Bonnie's house was adequately stocked with materials, so the two of them did not need to venture out to purchase ingredients for the chocolate cake.

"I will attempt to make the chocolate cake according to the characteristics you described. However, the final product may not necessarily meet your expectations."

Bonnie was capable of making chocolate cakes.

Yet, she felt that her own creations might not be exceptionally delicious, at the very least, they would certainly not compare to the chocolate cakes made by professional bakeries.

"That's not an issue at all. You simply need to incorporate all the characteristics of the chocolate cake that I mentioned. Even if the final flavor is somewhat lacking, I believe Ritchie wouldn't be able to tell the difference."

Encouraged by Jeremy's persuasion, Bonnie immediately began to prepare the chocolate cake.

Jeremy did not merely stand by idly, he also lent Bonnie a helping hand.

With their combined efforts, the process of making the chocolate cake proceeded remarkably swiftly.

Within half an hour, the chocolate cake was completed. Moreover, it featured over a dozen different decorations, and the entire cake boasted six distinct flavors.

From the surface, the chocolate cake seemed to align perfectly with Jeremy's requirements.

"It appears that you are indeed quite skilled at making chocolate cakes, so let me have a taste and see how it fares!"

Jeremy took a bite of the chocolate cake, and immediately, his expression soured significantly.

Although Bonnie's chocolate cake looked exactly like the one Ritchie loved most,

the difference in taste between the two cakes was stark.

Even Jeremy could discern the disparity, let alone Ritchie.

Upon seeing the expression on Jeremy's face, Bonnie had already deduced that the chocolate cake she had made was quite unappetizing.

Nonetheless, she still inquired of Jeremy, "What do you think I should improve? Is it possible that the spices added to the chocolate cake are a bit too sparse?"

Bonnie took a bite herself.

While she too found her chocolate cake to be somewhat lacking in taste, she also believed that Jeremy's reaction was a tad exaggerated.

At that moment, Jeremy's expression was incredibly contorted.

He appeared to sense something truly dreadful, as though he had encountered a monster that was insurmountable.

"While I acknowledge that this cake is indeed not particularly enjoyable, you need not wear such a face, do you?" Bonnie asked, her tone slightly displeased.

Jeremy offered no response.

The grimace etched on his face was not solely due to the flavor of the chocolate cake.

As he tasted the cake, an overwhelming sense of foreboding suddenly washed over him.

The King of Time and Space's innate talent allowed him to perceive intense fluctuations in the fabric of time and space.

At the same time, he sensed a familiar aura beginning to manifest around him.

This familiar aura belonged to the architect of the apocalypse game, known as "The Sun."

When these two sensations were combined, it implied that "The Sun" had likely made significant progress toward his revival.

Jeremy felt he could no longer afford to squander time.

He had to swiftly enhance his own strength, he needed to acquire the capability to confront "The Sun" head-on before the resurrection was fully realized.

Bonnie was deeply concerned about Jeremy's condition.

She even speculated that Jeremy might have been poisoned.

Unable to contain herself, Bonnie nudged Jeremy.

In an instant, Jeremy snapped back to attention, his eyes blazing red as he fixed his gaze upon Bonnie.

This sudden reaction caused Bonnie to instinctively take several steps back. She perceived Jeremy as exceedingly menacing at that moment, fearing he might launch an attack against her.

Bonnie's apprehensions were somewhat unfounded.

The fierce expression on Jeremy's face lasted only a brief moment before he quickly regained his composure.