Franka hadn't completely suffered social death yet.
After all, she didn't know that the true heiress of Raythean Industries she had fantasized about in her dream was standing right in front of her.
If she knew.
It probably couldn't be described with simple social death.
It would be recommended to start over immediately.
Of course.
Jessica wasn't planning on confessing, and Lucas Reeve wouldn't say anything either.
Anyway...
Franka would find out sooner or later. After all, Jessica's family was hosting a banquet in July, just over a month away, and with Franka's personality, she would definitely attend. He was kind of looking forward to seeing Franka's expression on the day of the banquet.
As a top-tier spectator.
Lucas Reeve was very happy to see such a scene.
Pleasure~
Lucas Reeve's expression now had a hint of a certain golden, pleasure-seeking individual.
After being imprisoned in that divine statue for so many years, he had to enjoy himself now that he was finally out, to have his fill of fun.
After a simple sweep of the 'monsters' in Franka's soul.
The souls of the group returned to their bodies.
And Lucas Reeve happened to check the watch on Jessica's wrist. Only five seconds had passed...
As expected...
The flow of time in the soul world was completely different from reality. He and Jessica had spent at least a few hours in the soul world, but only five seconds had passed in reality.
Returning from the dream.
Franka had also become more cautious.
Looking at the magnificent Blackflow Sea of Trees not far from them, after experiencing the dream just now, this place was no longer just a secret realm to Franka. There must be some kind of ridiculous unnatural force constantly guiding things inside. They had to leave here quickly.
However...
More importantly than that.
First, let's go enjoy Liskarm's drama!
Lucas Reeve pulled Franka and Jessica along, and the three of them entered Liskarm's dream together.
However.
When entering the dream, a very awkward situation occurred.
Since Jessica and Franka were human, their souls couldn't leave their bodies on their own. So Lucas Reeve had to rely on his own power to forcibly pull their souls out, which led to a very 'serious' problem.
Lucas Reeve needed to hold their hands the entire time.
If they let go.
Their souls would automatically return to their bodies after a while.
According to Lucas Reeve's own idea, he would go into Liskarm's body to wake her from the dream. It would be quick, only a few seconds in reality. But the two of them were unwilling. Their drama had been seen by others, so they had to see someone else's to make it even.
Wait a minute...
Wouldn't the last Penguin lady be incredibly miserable then?
Four people watching her dark history dream together, and she wouldn't even be able to see anyone else's. How... how miserable would that be.
Hopefully, the Penguin lady's dream would be more normal, not too ridiculous. Otherwise, Lucas Reeve himself would have to dig a three-bedroom apartment for her out of second-hand embarrassment.
The three of them entered Liskarm's dream together.
The surrounding physical environment dissolved.
The dream scene gradually materialized before the three of them, like a game loading.
Before them was a vast mountain range, and at the foot of the mountains lay a small, backward town. Outside the town, people carrying heavy baskets of ore struggled towards the town. They were all dark-skinned and gaunt, their skin as dry as tree bark. It was impossible to tell their age, but from their eyes, it was clear they weren't very old.
Of course.
Only Lucas Reeve was observing the surroundings.
Franka and Jessica's minds were completely elsewhere at the moment.
Jessica's heart was sour.
She frequently stole glances at Lucas Reeve's other hand, which was holding her Senior Franka's. Her eyes were red-rimmed, seemingly anxious, but there was nothing she could do. On the other side, Franka appeared calm and collected, but in reality, a faint blush had already crept onto her cheeks.
She thought she was good at controlling her emotions, but in reality, everyone else could see it.
Although she was already in her twenties, and many girls her age were already married and even had children, she had never even held a boy's hand, let alone had a boyfriend. Although she often said, "I want a handsome and rich boyfriend."
In reality.
When handsome and rich second-generation heirs from Blacksteel Worldwide and other places pursued her, she would always come up with ten thousand reasons to avoid them.
Mmm~~~
Franka covered her mouth with her free right hand.
Her charming and beautiful face was flushed, like a ripening apple, and her eyes, as bright as crystals, were like they had fallen into a pool of water, shimmering the entire time, making it impossible for anyone to look away.
As expected of Miss Fox...
Her natural talent was on full display.
What man could resist that.
Such a big... palm...
This thought surfaced in Franka's mind.
Though she tried her best to suppress it.
Franka recalled her dream again.
Although she knew it was a dream, that it wasn't real, dreams on the soul level were too realistic. Theoretically, they were no different from reality, except that they were experienced through the soul instead of the physical body.
Phew~
Phew~~
On the other side.
Jessica looked incredibly pitiful at this moment.
Boohoohoo~ Mr. Reeve~~ How could this happen!!
Teary-eyed cat-head..
"Where is this? It doesn't look like Columbia..."
Lucas Reeve looked around and asked.
Only then did Franka snap back to reality. After observing for a while, she finally remembered.
"I remember now, this is Liskarm's hometown. We went there once a long time ago on a mission to Sargon. But... things were already quite different then..."
Just as the three of them were about to enter the town to find Liskarm, the ground nearby suddenly began to tremble.
The miners who were about to enter the town were terrified when they felt the commotion. They quickly dropped the baskets on their backs and ran for their lives towards the small town.
The three of them looked in the direction of the tremor.
In the distance, yellowish-gray dust was rising, and from within the dust came the continuous roar of engines, like the low growl of a giant beast.
Vroom vroom~~
With the roar of the engines.
Countless motorcycles burst out from the dust, followed by many dilapidated transport vehicles.
On the motorcycles were all bandits.
They brandished their crossbows or longswords and steel pipes, swaggering and constantly mocking the workers who were running desperately in front of them, and even sped up to chase them.
Suddenly~
Two thin figures tripped and fell to the ground while running.
The three people not far away took a closer look.
"???"
Lucas Reeve: "Isn't that you two?"
These two fallen, pathetic figures were none other than the dream versions of Jessica and Franka.
However.
The two in the dream were far from their glamorous real-life selves.
They were dressed in rags, looking dusty and disheveled. Jessica looked more or less the same as in reality, but Franka's chest had been significantly reduced, turning her into a flat board...
It seemed...
Whether in Jessica's or Liskarm's dream, there was some kind of extraordinary obsession with Franka's proud chest.
"Boohoohoo~~"
Looking at the bandits who were about to charge them.
Franka hugged Jessica and burst into tears out of fear.
And just at that moment.
A figure shrouded in lightning descended directly from the sky.
A casual punch, imbued with the power of thunder, boomed like a clap of thunder. The bandit on the lead motorcycle was blown to pieces by this single punch.
"Lady Liskarm!!!"
In the dream, Franka and Jessica cheered in unison, their eyes filled with adoration.
And not far away.
Jessica and Franka simultaneously covered their faces...