Wish Upon the Stars 1: A Superhero Cultivation LitRPG by Malcolm Tent

Author:Malcolm Tent [Tent, Malcolm]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781956021264
Publisher: Timeless Wind Publishing LLC
Published: 2023-08-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

Rantano’s was swank. Plush, high-end carpet matched the curtains along the walls. The carved marble columns and chandeliers added elegance. The tables were separated by wide swathes of space to give the illusion of privacy in the already sparsely populated restaurant. They reminded me of the kind of seating you might see at opera performances and piano concerts. Probably. I’d never been, but Benny had, and it fit with what he’d told me. I was impressed with the luxury, and Jessie’s jaw was hanging open, so clearly she was too. The two senior capes didn’t seem fazed, but for us newbies, this place felt like a big deal.

Once we stepped inside, we had a minute to look around before a man in a plush red-velvet jacket appeared out of nowhere to greet us. He bowed deeply before the four of us, but his eyes were mainly focused on Nightstrike. “Miss, welcome back. Might I escort you to the same table as last time?”

His voice was humble and polite, but I could tell just from standing in front of him that he was much stronger than me or Jessie. I couldn’t gauge a person’s Impact by meeting them just yet, but I had a basic sense for how they measured up against me. This guy was G-rank at least.

Nightstrike shook her head serenely. “Sorry, Gus. Can’t stop to eat this time. We’re here to talk to Suki. Is she in?”

Instantly, his formal but relaxed manner turned stiff. He glanced around furtively, as if worried someone might have overheard, then nodded sharply.

Nightstrike smiled before exhaling in relief. “Oh good. I was worried I might have to slum it down at the Rusty Nickel to find Tiberius. He’s the only person around with the kind of connections she has. Can you tell her I’m here to see her?”

Gus looked like he wanted to say no, but he nodded grudgingly. “I’ll let her know of your presence, miss. Please wait here. I’ll return forthwith with her reply.”

In the blink of an eye, Gus vanished, leaving us alone in the lobby. Nightstrike stepped closer to Cap, as if trying to eliminate a direction of attack. I wasn’t the only one who noticed the defensive motion. Cap drew himself up tall, clearly prepared in case he needed to fight.

Nightstrike leaned in to whisper, “Listen to me and listen closely. Suki is a very knowledgeable person, but she’s also very dangerous. She’s from Fairyland, and she synergized her ability with multiple skills to create a racial trait. Rather than gaining a power, she became a different species. Suki is a Kelpie, and like all Kelpies, she likes to lure in unsuspecting prey. She’s pretty and sweet—but the second you let down your guard, she’ll kill you. When we go inside, don’t speak to her first. If she asks you a question, answer only yes or no, or defer to me.”

My eyes widened. “You can change your species?” Fairyland was one of the more insular and mysterious members of the Five Faction Alliance, second only to the Black Sorrow Cult.

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