novelraw Chapter 300: Victory!
Chapter 300: Victory!
"Why would you say that?"
Luna didn't even glance at the food in front of her, urging Jessica to continue.
Jessica, looking utterly confident and in control, elegately took a bite of her food before continuing:
"First, based on Master Mentor's personality, he definitely wouldn't care about a partner's status, wealth, or appearance. So, your starting conditions are no different from anyone else's."
Luna's mother had said something similar, but her conclusion at the time was very pessimistic. Jessica's conclusion right now, however, was completely the opposite.
"Let's start with the two who have been with Master Mentor the longest, Anna and Naclis. They are Master Mentor's family. With that relationship existing, they pose absolutely no threat to you. That's win number one."
At this moment, Luna felt Jessica was like that Guo Jia character from Loren's stories. Luna immediately began listening to Jessica's words with rapt attention.
"Next, Mirrorheart. She's the maid who has followed Master Mentor the longest. Her personality is very peculiar and often gives Master Mentor headaches. However, unlike Anna and Naclis, she doesn't have that familial status, so she does pose a threat.
"But, someone like her actually isn't suited to be a wife. Even if something really were to happen, she'd most likely end up as a concubine. She might even end up specifically serving you in the future. That's win number two.
"Just imagine it: you're pregnant with Master Mentor's child, and Mirrorheart is right beside you, obeying your every word, taking care of you..."Jessica's cough interrupted Luna's fantasy. Luna snapped back to attention and continued listening to Jessica's analysis:
"Scarlett, there's not much to say about her. I've met her too. She's a bit silly and foolish. Master Mentor only took her on as a maid purely out of charity.
"Being pretty is useless; Master Mentor doesn't care about those things. That's win number three.
"As for Laila, I suspect Master Mentor just sees her as a bro. After all, whether it's personality or looks, Laila is like a guy. Still no threat. At most, she'd be the best man at your wedding. That's win number four."
After listening to Jessica's analysis for so long, Luna suddenly felt filled with confidence and eagerly awaited Jessica's next points.
"We won't even discuss a kid like Movila. Let's talk about the maids led by Seraphina first. They were just casually recruited by Master Mentor during his maid recruitment drives. Their emotional bond with Master Mentor isn't deep enough; they can't even compare to Mirrorheart. Still no threat. That's wins five and six."
"In short, you've won on all fronts!"
"I've won!"
Luna was successfully brainwashed by Jessica, brimming with confidence. She left a few gold coins on the table and pulled Jessica outside, not even giving the owner, who wanted to comp their meal, a chance to speak.
Once outside, Luna scanned the sky and, spotting Movila, waved at her.
In the time it took for Movila to fly down, Luna had already pulled paper and a pen from Jessica's schoolbag and written an invitation for Loren to come to her birthday party.
But when Movila landed on Luna's shoulder, Luna started hesitating again.
Watching this made Jessica's blood pressure spike. Had all her previous words been for nothing?
"This is Master Mentor's pet, right? Look how much it trusts you! It might even see you as the lady of the house!"
Movila tilted her head, as if to say, "Me?"
"Let me help you!"
Seeing Luna still hadn't moved, Jessica snatched the note, tied it to the crow's leg, clasped her hands together, and pleaded:
"Please deliver this letter to Master Mentor. It concerns Master Mentor and Luna's future happiness! I'm counting on you!"
"Caw!"
The crow that was Movila let out a cry and flew into the air. Luna even reached out to grab her, but didn't touch Movila.
After sending the letter, Jessica patted Luna on the shoulder:
"Alright. Now what you need to do is think about what you're going to do when the time comes. Master Mentor will definitely come. Seize this opportunity!"
...
After flying to a rooftop where no one could see her, Movila used her bird claw to unfold and glance at the note:
"Luna's having a birthday? Inviting Master Mentor to her birthday party..."
...
"Luna's having a birthday?"
This information also reached Loren's ears simultaneously. It was only then that Loren realized his oversight:
"Speaking of which, when are all of your birthdays?"
Anna and Naclis had set their birthdays as the day they met Loren, which was Christmas Eve. As for their actual birthdays, they didn't know.
"I don't know..."
Laila answered. The other witches chimed in agreement. They were all alone and never had the chance to know their own birthdays.
"How about you all set your birthdays as the day you met Master Mentor too?"
Anna suggested. However, Loren raised a question:
"Do you all really remember things from that long ago?"
"I remember!"
Scarlett anxiously raised her hand, looking like she wanted to be praised.
"Alright, if even Scarlett remembers, then you all must remember too."
"..."
Scarlett turned her head away in a huff. After Loren patted her head, Scarlett became all smiles again, actively rubbing her face against Loren like a little animal who was easy to appease.
"Loren, when is your birthday?"
Laila took the opportunity to ask. In truth, Loren didn't know his real birthday either. He was an orphan too.
"My birthday is on Christmas Day itself."
Originally, Loren had planned to set the day of his transmigration as his birthday. But by the time he remembered, he had already forgotten which day he crossed over. So, Loren simply set his birthday as the time he met Anna and the others as well.
The reason for pushing it back a little was just so Anna could get one more feast.
To tell the truth, Naclis and Anna were the ones who truly changed Loren a lot. They made him realize he was no longer alone, gave him a sense of belonging, and allowed him to retain his humanity.
Honestly, back then, Loren was planning a city-wide massacre. Ordinary people didn't provide much experience, but their sheer numbers made up for it.
In Loren's eyes at that time, the natives of this world were just NPCs he could kill anytime; they weren't even considered human. Compared to that version of Loren, even an Immortal Venerable would be considered a good person.
An Immortal Venerable at least needed to consider benefits before killing. Loren killed based purely on his mood.
In a sense, the witches and Loren were each other's anchors. If either side were lost, the other would spiral out of control.
"Let's hurry and go celebrate Luna's birthday!"
Anna urged. What she loved most was celebrating birthdays. Every birthday, the cake basically ended up in Anna's mouth alone, as no one else in the household particularly liked sweets.
"That's true."
Loren agreed with Anna. Given Luna's family situation, she probably hadn't had a proper cake or a decent birthday party more than a few times in her whole life.