Chapter 357 Paimon: We are in trouble again!
"My God!"
"My Lord Great Kind Tree King!"
The theater staff were all shocked by this incredible scene. Some stood there in a daze with their mouths slightly open, while others shouted unconsciously.
Sora and Paimon were both horrified. Sora had already drawn his sword, but when he thought of the possible losses that might come from killing a "pretender", his sword-holding hand dropped down cowardly.
It was during this gap that a group of "pretenders" pounced on Kong and groped his body with their tiny roots.
Paimon shouted, "Are they looking for something?!"
"...How could this happen? They are usually very obedient..." Nilu covered her face with her hands and muttered softly, "Please don't do this, please stop..."
Kong raised his hand and pulled out a "disguiser" that tried to get into his pants. A look of realization appeared on his face, and he quickly reached into his pocket, grabbed a delicate and small wooden box, and threw it out fiercely.
The small box with green patterns turned over the heads of the two theater staff members. All the "pretenders" seemed to have received some instructions and turned their crowns together, as if they were locking their eyes on the small box.
They didn't even wait for the box to land on the ground, but instead moved their roots vigorously and rushed straight towards it.
The irrational "pretenders" didn't care about any obstacles on their way. They stepped on the tabletops, chairs, and the shoes of the theater members, knocking over many cosmetics and water cups.
The lounge was instantly in chaos, with screams ringing out one after another.
"...We seem to be in trouble, Traveler." Paimon said nervously, getting closer to Sora.
Sora stared at the small box he had thrown away - it contained the ointment given by Tinari, which was said to contain the nectar of the flower.
Tinari had said that higher-level Liarflowers could command lower-level Liarflowers and Pretenders through scent, and Sora had just had a flash of inspiration, so he figured out the problem.
Did Tinari do it on purpose? But why?
Kong felt that there were more and more doubts now.
Meanwhile, the pretenders finally had enough nectar, and each of them collapsed like a cat that had taken too much catnip.
From the perspective of the theater staff, it was like golden petals scattered all over the ground after a strong wind, but no one appreciated this strange beauty. Everyone's eyes were focused on Sora and Paimon.
"Traveler...what on earth is that?" Sheikh Zubair asked.
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[1.Anti-insect ointment with nectar.
2.An insect repellent ointment given by a friend. 】
Sheikh Zubair said doubtfully, "It was mixed with the nectar of deception? The one that made all the pretenders go out of control?"
"Traveler, do you think they will force us to work?" Paimon looked around, still feeling frightened.
"Don't be nervous. This is just an accident. No one would have thought this would happen. Perhaps this is the 'experimental data' that Harold wants. We will record this." Zubair glanced at Paimon and said with a smile.
"...But, it's a bit strange, I also often use the nectar of the Cheat Flower to make tea..." Nilu said hesitantly.
"Yeah, I also use nectar to make bread, and I've never encountered this situation before," said prop master Ricard.
Sora and Paimon looked at each other and said, "Maybe the special thing is the source of this nectar."
Paimon nodded heavily: "Yes, yes, I remember now. Tinari said that only the scent emitted by a special Liar Flower can control other Liar Flowers and pretenders, such as that... um, that Little Eighteen!"
Kong thought: From this point of view, Tinari did it on purpose.
Nilu opened her mouth slightly and said "Oh?"
"It seems that Mr. Harold and his friends have given you a special gift..." Zubair said, and then changed the subject.
"Okay, it's alright, let's clean up here. Traveler, Paimon, are you interested in seeing a show?"
Paimon scratched his head: "...Watching a show? I feel a little embarrassed."
Sora: "And we haven't found Harold yet."
Upon hearing this, Zubair did not try to persuade them to stay and politely had the two men sent out.
"Now the clue is broken again. Where should we go next, Traveler?" Paimon asked after leaving the theater.
Kong held his chin with one hand, as if thinking, and then he heard a shout.
"Traveler, Paimon!"
"Ah, it's Nel!" Paimon whispered in Kong's ear, then waved at the red-haired girl and shouted happily, "Nel, we're here!"
"Traveler, you left this behind..." Nilu caught up with the two and stretched out her hand.
In her hand was the small box that Sora had just thrown away.
"Mr. Zubair said that this was a gift from Mr. Harold's friend... maybe it will help you in the future..." Nilu added in a low voice.
"Well...it's the ointment, but what use can it be used for?" Paimon turned on the team voice.
Kong shook his head, indicating that he didn't understand it either, but he still took the ointment from Nilu and said "thank you".
Obtain: Harold's Special Ointment x1
[Harold's Specialty Ointment (Quest Item): An insect repellent ointment with the addition of the nectar of the deception flower. This product is currently under development by Harold and is not available on the market. In addition to repelling insects, it seems to have the effect of attracting pretenders.]
After putting the ointment into his backpack, Kong asked, "Nilu, do you know how to meet the Little Lucky Grass King?"
Nilu shook her head and said with some sadness: "...We have never seen the little auspicious grass king. The Order of the Lords also intends to reduce her existence. They are even unwilling to celebrate the 'Flower Goddess Birthday' - her birthday."
"...Why is this happening?" Paimon said sadly.
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[1. "...It was expected."
2. "Perhaps this is also related to what the House of Lords is planning."】
Nilu stroked her temples, calmed down her emotions, and said with a smile: "However, our theater plans to hold a grand performance at the 'Flower God's Birthday Festival'!
Mr. Zubair has agreed, and we have earned enough money this year. We have been busy for a month preparing for that day. I hope that Little Jixiang Grass King can have a real birthday this year."
Paimon's eyes lit up: "Wow, that's great! Little Lucky Grass King will be very happy when he knows this!"
After that, she whispered to the air again: "Traveler, do you think that if the Little Auspicious Grass King is happy, he will be willing to show up?"
Kong also thought of this and agreed, "It's very likely."
"Then let's go and help. We must make the birthday celebration of the little Lucky Grass King a lively one!" Paimeng said happily.
Kong thought for a moment and nodded. In the absence of any other clues, pinning his hopes on the Flower God's Birthday Festival was indeed the best option.