Unlike what they initially thought, Thenes City, the capital of Dewe was as good as any other city in a first world country, maybe even better.
High rise buildings are everywhere, delicious aroma from restaurants can be smelled from all over the place, the shops are flourishing, the streets are clean, and the vehicles don't emit fumes and smoke.
They managed to eliminate the biggest environmental threat that the world faces today- air pollution.
If not for their strict upbringing, they'd probably stand in awe looking all over the place like people from province.
Even Ember can't help but be impressed by the technology of Dewe. But she's more impressed on the fact that they managed to hide this massive wealth and progress from the eyes of the known world powers.
She's sure that the countries are threatened at this moment. Leaders won't be able to stay firm in their seats. But what she kept her wondering is the reason that prompt Dewe into revealing one of its cards.
Gold in the hands of the poor will only bring them disaster. Unless they have a trump card that can deal with the greedy world powers then, they're just another sheep luring the wolf to eat them.
Ember doesn't want to involve herself in a large strife, but if this will endanger her life and family then she might have to put a step forward.
For now, she will collect as much information as she can while she's here.
"Naria, why don't we try that cafe over there?" Alyna tugged Ember into reality and pointed a fashionable café.
"Sure, I would love to! " Ember smiled genuinely. It's her first time going to such place and she's already attracted to the design of the shop. Before, she only see such through the internet. She's really excited now to get into one.
The students still can't get used to the view of Naria's smile. Even the people walking on the street stopped for a second look.
They were originally eye catching due to their different looks and nationality but now they're doubly conspicuous.
But Ember didn't care about or notice it. She already walked her way to the cafe.
As for the prince that she should be guarding, she already placed a tracker on his collar. It will also act as an alarm once the distance between them goes beyond 1km.
She already checked the area that they're only allowed to wander at the moment and it won't go beyond a kilometer, unless the Prince sneaked out somewhere else or change his clothes then she won't have to pay much attention to him. But if in case he really decided to change his clothes, she still attached one on his watch that he always wear wherever he goes for a back up.
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The cafe inside was more tasteful than the outside. It was like a hidden garden. Colorful flowers can be seen in every corner. Each tables are separated by a waist high wooden fence creating an intimate feeling. There's also two special cubes with swing on both sides facing each other and a table in the middle. The atmosphere is very chic and cozy especially with the old rose painted walls.
"I love the place. It so nice we discovered it before going back to the academy" even the prim Sanna cannot escape the magic of the place.
"Luckily I found it!" Alyna was not trying to boast but is just glad upon her discovery.
"That's right, thank you Big Sis Alyna for pointing out this place. It's really beautiful" Ember decided to maintain a good relationship with her classmate,especially these two girls. Even if they initially decided to befriend her due to the benefits it might bring them, she can still feel their genuine attitude towards her.
When Alyna heard Naria call her big sis, she suddenly remembered that she's two years younger than them. She can't help but want to spoil this pretty and cute little sister they gained.
"You don't have to be polite with us, let us big sisters take care of you" Alyna pinched Naria's face and chuckled.
Ember pouted when they did that but she pouted cutely that they didn't took her seriously.
CS: Impromptu mission activate
- an heiress needs to be charming in every occasion to misdirect people into thinking you're a harmless being.
Get a complimentary meal without hinting for it. The owner of the place should give it to you in person.
Penalty: Deactivation of the system's functions for four hours.
Reward: Storage space
All of a sudden the system issued a mission.
Ember was speechless for a while. Where the hell did that mission came from?!? Why did she have to get a complimentary meal when she can pay it herself. And how come the purpose seems to be twisted?
But before she threw off more questions, the reward for mission is what really caught her attention.
"Cindy, is that what I think it is?" Ember can only think of a lot of things she can stuff if it really is a storage space.
CS: The system is not a mind reader.
"Tsk, is it a storage space in another dimension where I can just throw and retrieve anything with just a thought?" helpless, Ember spelled it out to the system.
CS: The heiress is being ridiculous and have read too much wuxia novels.
The storage space is simply a hollowed space in the shoes. Upon thought, the object will be minimized to such an extent that it can fit in the space. It utilizes the technology that cannot be disclosed to the heiress for now.