Pond arrived at Pim's bakery and was greeted with a warm smile. As he entered the bakery, the smell of freshly baked bread and pastries wafted towards him. Pim was excited to see Pond, and she showed him around the bakery, pointing out the different types of bread and pastries she made. Pond couldn't help but notice the passion and dedication Pim had for her work, and he complimented her on the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the bakery.
As they chatted, Pim offered Pond some of her freshly baked cookies, which he eagerly accepted. After taking a bite, Pond's face lit up with delight. "Wow, these are amazing! I can see why people keep coming back!" he exclaimed. Pim smiled, feeling proud of her baking skills, and shared with him her secret recipe.
Pond noticed that there were no Thai traditional desserts in the bakery, so he suggested to Pim to add some to her menu. Pim excitedly agreed and asked for some recommendations. Pond recommended mango sticky rice, Thai tea cake, and coconut milk pudding, explaining how they were some of his favorite Thai desserts. Pim was grateful for the suggestions and promised to try making them.
As they continued chatting, Pond asked Pim how she started baking. Pim shared that she had always loved baking and used to help her grandmother in the kitchen when she was younger. After her parents passed away, she decided to turn her love for baking into a business to support herself. Pond was touched by her story and commended her on her strength and perseverance.
The conversation then turned to their recent adventure in the game. Pond excitedly told Pim about the challenge they had planned for that day, which was a farming frenzy to help level up Pim's character. Pim was ecstatic at the idea of leveling up quickly and becoming a stronger member of the party. She thanked Pond for including her and promised to do her best.
After finishing their conversation, Pond purchased some baked goods to take home with him. Pim even packed some of her newest creations for him to share with the rest of the party. As he left the bakery, Pond couldn't help but feel grateful for the new friend he had made and the delicious treats he had acquired.
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Later that day, Pond logged into Xylo Chronicle and invited everyone in the party to do a challenge together, the EXP farming frenzy. Their goal was to level up Pim as fast as possible, and they were determined to make it happen.
Pond led the way as they fought their way through the forest, encountering different monsters and enemies along the way. With Pim as their newest member, they tried to take on more challenging foes, and each battle brought them closer together as a team. As they fought, they joked and teased each other, enjoying each other's company as they worked towards their goal.
During one particularly tough fight, Xiao Ming joked about how the monster they were fighting was uglier than Palm's face. Palm retorted with a joke about how at least he didn't have a face like Xiao Ming's, and everyone laughed. They continued their banter, even as they fought their way through the forest.
As they traveled, they also took some time to teach Pim some new skills and tactics. Anastasia shared some tips on how to use her beast-slaying skills, while Palm showed her how to buff and debuff effectively. Pond even shared some of his own fighting techniques, which he had learned from his days training in Muay Thai.
As they delved deeper into the forest, the team stumbled upon a massive, fearsome creature that towered over them. The creature had scales as hard as steel, razor-sharp claws, and eyes that glowed with an intense fire. Its skill was the ability to summon flaming meteors from the sky that rained down destruction upon its enemies.
Despite the odds being against them, the team refused to back down. They worked together, with Pim providing valuable support as the rest of the party fought the beast. But even with their best efforts, it seemed like they were going to lose the fight. That's when Pim stepped up and used her "I Want That Skill" to copy the boss's fire-summoning ability, taking the creature by surprise and turning the tide of the battle. The team let out a collective cheer as they emerged victorious, with Pim beaming with pride at her contribution to the fight.
The team continued their journey, enjoying each other's company and sharing stories. Pond talked about the time when he first started his animal shelter and how he had to deal with a mischievous monkey that always escaped. Xiao Ming talked about how his family's restaurant was struggling before they decided to specialize in a unique dish that became their signature item. Anastasia shared about her MMA fights, including the time when she had to fight with an injured leg and how she still managed to win.
Pim listened to their stories with interest and shared more about her passion for baking. She talked about how she experimented with different ingredients to create new flavors and how her customers always gave her positive feedback. The team joked about how they were all getting hungry after hearing about her delicious treats, and Pim promised to bring some of her creations for their next game session.
As they walked, they saw a beautiful sunset in the distance. They stopped to admire the view and took a moment to reflect on their journey so far. They realized that they had come a long way since they first met, and that they had formed a strong bond as a team. They vowed to continue working together and to always have each other's backs, both in the game world and in real life.
With renewed energy and determination, the team continued their journey, ready to face any challenge that came their way. They knew that no matter what obstacles they encountered, they could overcome them together.
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As they continued on their journey, the team encountered a group of ferocious trolls, each standing at least twice their height. The trolls had huge clubs and were covered in thick, matted fur that seemed to repel attacks. The party knew they had to be careful, so they formulated a plan to take down the trolls one by one.
As they fought, Pim observed the trolls closely and copied a powerful regeneration spell that one of them used. With this new skill, she was able to keep the party's HP up and prevent them from falling in battle. The team was impressed by Pim's quick thinking and adaptability.
During the fight, the trolls' thick fur proved to be a challenge, but Xiao Ming came up with a hilarious idea. He suggested that they use a hairbrush to tickle the trolls and make them vulnerable. The party laughed, but it surprisingly worked, and they were able to land a critical hit on the troll they were facing.
After hours of fighting and leveling up, the team decided to take a break and rest. Pond suggested that they share the output of their EXP farming frenzy. They congratulated Pim on her achievement, and she excitedly shared her current level, which was now 25. The other members were around levels 34-36.
Pim also showed off her new skills, which she had copied from the monsters they had encountered. She decided to keep two of them, a healing spell and a teleportation spell. The team praised her for her quick learning and excellent choices.
As she was demonstrating her skills, Pim accidentally tripped and fell onto Pond's lap. He immediately held her close and asked if she was okay. As she looked up into his caring brown eyes, she felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in her chest.
The team teased them about their accidental embrace, with Palm jokingly saying, "Wow, Pond, is that your new way of leveling up Pim?" Everyone laughed, and Pim blushed as she stood up, grateful for the humor and lightness in the moment.
As they continued to chat and relax, they talked about their lives outside the game. They learned more about each other's families, hobbies, and dreams. Xiao Ming shared his dream of one day becoming a renowned chef and owning his own restaurant. Anastasia talked about her passion for martial arts and her goal of becoming a world champion. Pim shared her love for baking and her dream of one day owning her own bakery.
As the night drew to a close, the team felt closer than ever. They had overcome tough battles and achieved new heights together, but more than that, they had formed a strong bond of friendship and camaraderie. They knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they could count on each other to support and lift one another up.
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The team continued their journey, the members of the party couldn't help but notice the change in the dynamic between Pim and Pond. They observed how Pim would always offer Pond her most delicious bakery items and how Pond seemed to always compliment her cooking. Even more noticeable was the amount of unfortunate accidents that would happen to Pim, which always resulted in Pond holding her close to make sure she was okay.
Anastasia couldn't resist teasing them, "Hey, lovebirds, what's going on between you two? Do we need to start planning a wedding?" Pim blushed furiously, and Pond playfully rolled his eyes. "Don't be ridiculous, Anastasia," he retorted. "We're just good friends."
Xiao Ming chimed in with a laugh, "Sure, just good friends who can't seem to stop hugging each other." They all laughed at the joke, and Pim playfully punched Xiao Ming in the arm.
As they continued their banter, Pim offered to share some of her latest bakery creations with the group. She handed them each a pastry and watched eagerly as they took a bite. The group's faces lit up with delight as they savored the delicious treats. "Wow, Pim, you've outdone yourself!" exclaimed Palm.
Pim beamed with pride, happy to share her passion with her friends. They spent the rest of the evening chatting and joking, their bond growing stronger with each passing day.
As they parted ways for the night, Pim and Pond lingered a little longer, talking about their day and their plans for the future. The members of the party couldn't help but smile at the sight of their two friends getting along so well.
Anastasia couldn't resist one final tease as she waved goodbye, "Alright lovebirds, see you tomorrow!" Pim and Pond both rolled their eyes, but there was a hint of a smile on their faces as they said their goodbyes.