Chapter 391 The gift from Luna and Erebus
In the morning, Calvin didn't wake William and Alice up.
Everyone has their own pace of life, especially young people, who naturally wake up at the right time.
It was only around noon that William and Alice emerged from their bedroom, and then Mia asked the chef to start preparing lunch.
Luna and Erebus, though usually tempted by food, didn't dare ask Mia for snacks today.
The reason was simple: last night, Alice had been practicing alchemy.
Alchemy!
The very thought made both Luna and Erebus' scalps tingle.
In a way, they were prime materials for alchemical experiments.
If they upset Alice, the consequences could be severe. The last thing they wanted was to be used as ingredients in her alchemical practices.
"William, lunch is ready," said Calvin, his eyes showing admiration as he looked at William.
It was evident that Alice really liked him.
William's ability to adapt to new environments quickly was apparent, as shown by his relaxed demeanor in the bar previously.
"Mr. Turner, please go ahead," William said politely, then took his seat and began to elegantly enjoy the meal.
"Alice, I'm often busy and can't spend much time with you. Now that William is here to take care of you, I feel relieved," Calvin said with a satisfied smile. "As long as you two are happy together, that's all that matters."
William, engrossed in his meal, hesitated for a moment before taking out a small glass vial from his spatial storage ring.
He stood up, walked over to Calvin, and smiled, "Mr. Turner, I didn't bring much in the way of gifts this time. Please accept this pill. After taking it, it should extend your life by about one hundred and fifty years."
"One hundred and fifty years?" Calvin was stunned. Was William casually giving him such an extraordinary gift?
"Should be about right," William said with a smile.
The Dragon Breath Elixir he offered was of Legendary quality, designed to enhance a normal person's vital force.
While it might not turn a regular person into a Soulmancer, it certainly could extend their lifespan.
The Dragon Breath Elixir given by William was made from top-tier materials and personally crafted by him, making it an exceptional item among its kind.
Saying it could extend life by one hundred and fifty years was actually quite modest.
However, this lifespan extension only increased one's inherent vital force. In case of an accident or fatal incident, death was still inevitable.
"This pill... isn't it too valuable?" Calvin was hesitant to accept such a precious gift.
For Calvin, regular monetary or antique gifts would have been acceptable.
But such a pill that can directly extend one's lifespan after consumption is indeed too precious.
For William to bring such an expensive gift on his first visit as Alice's boyfriend, it's somewhat embarrassing.
"It's not too valuable. Don't worry about it," William assured, glancing at Alice for support.
Catching William's cue, Alice quickly urged her father, "Dad, please accept it. It's a small token of William's kindness."
Previously, Alice had mentioned wanting to give her father a life-extending pill.
William had informed her that the pill she crafted the previous night wouldn't be useful for her father.
She had been planning to make another Dragon Breath Elixir, but now William had saved her the trouble by gifting one to her father.
Hearing his daughter's insistence, Calvin gratefully accepted the gift, "Thank you, William."
William nodded and smiled.
Considering his relationship with Alice and Calvin being her father, it was only appropriate to bring a gift.
While the Dragon Breath Elixir might not seem special to a Soulmancer, William had given similar gifts to others in the past, but none of the recipients lived over a hundred more years – the reasons were self-evident.
Luna and Erebus, sitting across the table, were fixated on the glass vial in Calvin's hand, their eyes unable to stray away.
Not only was the pill inside intriguing, but the small glass vial itself seemed quite special.
Luna and Erebus didn't believe the pill was a gift from William,they assumed Alice had given it to William, who then passed it on to Calvin.
"Dad, William and I are going to attend the Guild's apprentice recruitment test, so we'll be leaving now," Alice said, having eaten only a little before preparing to leave.
As she stood up, she looked at Luna and Erebus and said, "You two, come with us."
She was somewhat afraid of Luna and Erebus, but she was more fearful of leaving these "little demons" alone at home.
If they went wild, wouldn't her family be in trouble?
Taking them along meant if anything happened, it would only affect her, and most importantly, William was there too. With him by her side, she wasn't scared at all.
Luna and Erebus, of course, wanted to continue staying at Alice's house. In her home, there was plenty to eat and drink, and they could contemplate the paintings. What's not to be comfortable with?
Alice was afraid they might cause trouble, and they were also scared of accidentally angering her and becoming materials for her alchemy.
But now that Alice had asked them to come along, could they dare to refuse?
Clearly, they couldn't.
The two reluctantly followed behind.
Just as they were about to leave, Luna suddenly turned around, walked up to Mia, and took out a golden feather, saying, "This is for you. Remember to keep it with you and don't lose it."
Luna's true form was a phoenix, and the feather she held was one of her own. It was blood-red, emitting a faint glow.
Mia accepted the feather, her face lighting up with joy. She pinched Luna's cheek affectionately and said, "I'll always keep a gift from my dear Luna with me."
Luna wrinkled her nose, "I told you not to pinch my face."
Mia replied cheerfully, "Alright, alright! I won't pinch you anymore! Next time you come back, I'll make you some king crab."
Luna nodded and said, "Then I'll go first. I'll come back to see you next time."
Erebus walked up to Mia and handed her a tuft of white fur, saying, "Keep this with you too. And, you can pinch my face again!"
"Ha ha ha! Erebus, you're such a good boy," Mia laughed, picking up Erebus and gently pinching his cheek. "Remember to listen to Alice when you're outside and don't cause any trouble, okay?"
"Yeah, yeah!" Erebus nodded, then provocatively stuck his tongue out at Luna. "You should be telling Luna this," he added cheekily.
"Brown-noser!" Luna rolled her eyes at Erebus dramatically.
Alice watched the two kids, thinking about William's words. These were the "little demons" who could supposedly defeat Garen with a single slap?
Something didn't quite add up,they seemed more like children Mia had adopted.
William glanced at the items Luna and Erebus gave Mia.
With those gifts, Mia would likely remain healthy in her later years.
If someone tried to harm Mia, they would need to be at least at the Demi-God level or stronger to succeed.
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