Back in reality, Jake touched the area near his chest, and sure enough, the wound had completely disappeared.
"This ring's healing function is indeed powerful," Jake marveled.
Over the next few days, Jake was busy with restaurant-related matters in the real world. The renovation work was progressing smoothly and nearing completion. Viola and the others, whom Jake had recruited earlier, had already reported for duty. While the restaurant had not officially opened for business, Jake instructed Viola to provide some basic training to the staff. Viola, having previous experience as a restaurant manager, knew how to train employees effectively.
In the kitchen, Alan was designated as the head chef. As for the other regular cooks, Alan had personally invited them, and all had accepted. The wages offered by Jake were competitive, and Alan's invitation added to the appeal, resulting in very few rejections.
In the game world, Jake and his team were on the road. During their evacuation from the Wilderness Plains, Eli had mentioned that everyone would return to Pergamon County, as the people in Skylark Camp were originally farmers from the villages near Pergamon County.
Their journey was relatively smooth, encountering a few magical beasts along the way, all of which Jake and his team managed to defeat. As for the demonic realm beings, they had not encountered them again. Jake and his team were not particularly concerned about the situation in the Wilderness Plains. They were just ordinary low-ranking soldiers, and the matters in the Wilderness Plains were naturally the concern of the court and the generals in the army.
"Jake, my birthday party is tonight. You haven't forgotten, have you?" Xenia approached Jake after he finished his workout. As for Wendy, she only cast a brief glance at Xenia before leaving.
"I haven't forgotten. You remind me every day. Even if I had amnesia, I'd still remember," Jake replied with a hint of exasperation.
For the past few days, Xenia had reminded Jake about her birthday party every morning after their workouts, making Jake associate Xenia with her birthday.
"I'm just afraid you'll use forgetfulness as an excuse," Xenia teased, casting a sly glance at Wendy, who had just left.
"Why would I need an excuse?" Jake asked. Since he had already agreed to attend Xenia's party, he naturally had no intention of not going.
"Of course, it's because someone disagreed," Xenia replied with a smile.
"Who?" Jake asked, puzzled.
"Never mind. I have to go now," Xenia said as she turned and left, leaving Jake with a perplexed expression. After leaving the school, Jake contacted Dirk by phone.
"Jake? Why did you suddenly decide to contact me today?" Dirk said with a laugh.
"Dirk, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with," Jake said somewhat hesitantly.
"Sure," Dirk replied without even asking Jake what it was about.
Jake explained, "Well, you see, I have a car that I obtained through some unconventional means, and it doesn't have any documentation. I was wondering if you could help me get it registered?"
Jake had initially planned to buy a car but decided against it since he had a Mount Token. With this token, he could transform it into any vehicle he desired. It was a cost-effective and versatile option, allowing him to change the vehicle's appearance at will.
"Through unconventional means?" Dirk raised an eyebrow, seemingly suspecting something. He then replied, "No problem. Bring the car over, and I'll get it registered for you."
Jake knew that Dirk might have misunderstood the situation, but he didn't bother explaining because it was an inexplicable matter.
"Thank you," Jake expressed his gratitude. With his current capabilities, he couldn't resolve the licensing issue on his own, which was why he sought Dirk's help.
"Don't be so formal with me," Dirk replied.
After ending the call with Dirk, Jake contemplated what type of car he should transform his Mount Token into. Although he could change the vehicle's appearance freely, he couldn't rely on Dirk to help with licensing all the time. Thus, he had to choose a commonly used model.
A van? A regular sedan? Or a sports car? Initially, Jake had considered selecting a regular sedan, but after some thought, he changed his mind and opted for a sports car. With his current wealth, why should he settle for a basic car? He decided to indulge himself a bit.
Jake ultimately chose a sports car. After determining the type, he researched various sports car models online. Then, he found a remote location, closed his eyes, and visualized the appearance of his desired sports car in his mind.
In no time, a sleek, black, metallic sports car with a streamlined design materialized before Jake. He touched the car's body, a deep black with a metallic finish that seemed to draw people's gazes like a black hole. The front of the car featured a ring-like emblem that Jake had designed himself, making his car truly unique.
The car's performance was top-notch, with settings that, in reality, would be impossible to achieve with current technology. However, thanks to the Mount Token, Jake effortlessly created a car with capabilities beyond the reach of any automotive designer. This was one of the advantages of using a Mount Token instead of buying a regular vehicle.
As Jake drove the car on the streets, it indeed attracted the attention of nearly everyone. Men were envious, women were captivated, and many wished they could sit in the passenger seat, even if it meant paying a special price for the privilege.
"Is this your car?" When Dirk saw Jake's vehicle, he couldn't help but be impressed. "Where did you buy this car? I want to get one too!"
Dirk had quite a few high-quality cars in his garage, but now he realized that those vehicles, which had seemed impressive to him before, paled in comparison to Jake's car. Jake's car possessed a certain enchantment, effortlessly drawing people's attention.