War Online - Chapter 398: Grocery shopping with mother?

Wil was watching the news in leisure while his siblings and his mother’s husband were having breakfast.

“Big Brother, can you switch to channel Vega? Morning E-sports news must have already been started.” Unlike the rest of the family members, Mia behaves as usual without any reservations.

Just when Scarlet was about to lecture her daughter to eat silently, Wil complied with her request and asked the channel number. In no time, the channel was changed and his siblings’ attention was shifted to TV.

The news anchor was reading the news regarding the situations going on in different games. Because of the massive popularity of War Online, most of the news segment was covered by this VRMMO game alone.

Mia stood up from the dining table and sat on the couch beside Wil with a bowl of cornflakes and milk in her hands. Even Rey’s eating started to slow down and his attention was fixed on the news.

With how all of her children are playing the game, she wondered whether their addiction will affect their studies.

She wasn’t worried about Wil. Whether he graduates from university or not, it wouldn’t matter as he has an enormous inheritance in his name. However, Mia and Rey are different.

They belong to the upper-middle class and need to forge the future on their own. They are neither good at sports nor are they good at studies. They were average in other areas too.

The only thing Rey and Mia are good at is martial arts, which is something they inherited from their respective biological mothers but Scarlet wouldn’t let them learn it. Her priorities lie with the studies. And that’s why she refused to let them play the game. But, her husband adores and spoils them.

In the end, she accepted it to let them enjoy playing a game but who could have expected that they are addicted to it. When she inquired with Silver, the latter also told her that the pro gamer occupation also seemed to be getting popular.

She ordered the chip a day ago and decided to experience herself and also test Mia and Rey’s capabilities to see whether they have a future at it or not. Then, she’ll decide whether to ban them from playing, whether to put certain conditions linking with studies, or whether to support them all the way.

At present, along with their kids, she too shifted her eyes towards the television in the hopes of learning something new from this gaming industry.

“Lee Jung-woo or popularly known as ‘One’ today revealed that he possesses a legendary+ grade beast. Interestingly, this beast is nothing other than a Lightning black panther, the symbol of the Gailzach kingdom, which is located in the North Zalfari continent.

First, Solar of Conqueror guild, then, Siren of Galaxy Net, Time Traveler of Vulture, and now, One. So, what are these guardian beasts? How to find them?”

“Standoff between Reverie and Searvale resumed once again. Will the mysterious expert resurface again? Does Galaxy Net have a plan?”

“It is Day-16 and Time Traveler is still missing. Where has he gone? There are many speculations.

Apparently, some are claiming that he stopped playing the game. While his friends stating that he is online, the Vulture guild is not giving any comment. There’s a rumor that the relationship between Time Traveler and Scarlet Group turned sour? The answers can only be found when he returns.”

Almost instantly, Mia and Rey turned to look at Wil for a moment before they get back to watching the news as the anchor continued.

Wil could only laugh inwardly as no one in the world except for his closest aides knows that he was Time Traveler. Why would his relationship turn sour with the company that he owned?

Soon, Mia and Rey joined Scott who will drop them at their respective schools before going to the office.

It was Scarlet and Wil alone. Neither of them has any work to do. Unlike Mia, she cannot tell Wil that she needed to watch tv dramas. So, she could only let her son invade her personal space and time to watch what he wanted to watch.

At first, it was alright but then, as Wil continued to watch the news straight for two hours, Scarlet started to get bored. Should she just go to her room and watch on her laptop? Scarlet who was desperate to bond with her son again cannot afford to do so as every minute of spending time with him is precious.

She thought of an idea to pass her time while staying in the living room at the same time.

“Wil, what would like for lunch? Eastern or Western?” She asked him.

“Western food is boring. I ate it for so many years.” He remarked with his eyes fixed on television were three political analysts are debating on ‘which party will emerge as the winner in the upcoming elections.’

“Okay. I just thought of something.”

Scarlet is a master of all types of cuisines. So, it didn’t take long for her to decide on the lunch menu, a three-course meal.

Just as she decided on the menu, she realized some of the ingredients weren’t available at home. A sudden idea emerged in her mind. “Wil, how about you tag along with me?”

“Hmm?” Wil stared at her as if he was asking for an explanation.

“I need groceries to prepare for lunch. Didn’t you say that you drive? Help me out, will ya.” Scarlet reminded his own words with a smile. “Moreover, it’ll be better for me to know what you like and dislike regarding the foods.”

Wil didn’t know what she was playing but since she was cooking for him, he thought he could repay her this way. “Fine.”

Switching off the television, he stood up from the couch. “But, my car is at home. I need to get back.”

“Just ask someone to deliver it to you. What are those security men for?” She passed off a comment while walking towards her room to get changed.

After a while, Wil was seen driving in his Liger CL63 sports car with his mom sitting beside him while listing the things that she needed to buy. Naturally, a 1.6 million dollar car would attract the attention of the public wherever it went even at a place like Ares city much less at the first-tier city like Leafway.

“Your destination is about to arrive.” As they entered the hundred-meter range from the designated hypermarket, Wil received a notification from the car’s A.I.

Just as they almost reached the place, all of a sudden, Wil’s phone rings. Surprisingly it was Storm who followed Wil back to Leafway city and currently laying low.

“Yes, Storm?” “Hello, Young Master.”

“What is it?” “There seems to be a slight issue regarding the land purchase”

A frown appeared on Wil’s face. “What happened?”

Scarlet looked at him curiously. Of course, her ears are so sharp that she could hear Storm’s voice more clearly than even Wil.

“It’s the Leafway City Council. They are telling us that it needs special grants. I was wondering whether we should talk with the New Mayor or let CEO Takanori talk with the Interior ministry.” Storm informed him as he was now caution about using bribes or threats. Any wrong move and the reputation of Scarlet Group might be hit. He made a mess before and isn’t willing to do it again.

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