[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-incubus-system":3,"chapter-the-incubus-system-the-incubus-system-chapter-855":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Incubus System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1380003,1827,"Chapter 855: A Man's Gotta Eat","the-incubus-system-chapter-855",855,"\u003Cp>The Incubus System Chapter 845. A Man's Gotta Eat\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry's attempt at brushing off the obvious signs with a nonchalant grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about? You know I hate fighting. I'm not your hooligan girlfriend (Olivia), ya know,\" he quipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shot him a look... a flat, unyielding stare, arms folded across my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cringed under the weight of my scrutiny. \"Uh... I fell this morning,\" he offered, but my skepticism hung thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow, the disbelief palpable in my tone. \"Bruises on your waist, your left leg, and your right shoulder. Explain how you managed to acquire this impressive collection from a simple fall,\" I pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry shifted uncomfortably. \"It was a really... complicated fall?\" he tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't answer him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleared his throat. \"You know I'm a little clumsy. So I fell a few times,\" he grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deciding not to push the matter further, I let out a huff. He wouldn't admit it, and I wasn't in the mood to play detective. My main concern was getting him to take better care of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most importantly, have you treated it or seen a doctor?\" I asked pointedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did. They said I would be fine,\" he replied quickly. A confidence in his tone seemed more like a reassurance for himself than for me. \"You know, some bruises here and there won't overthrow a strong guy like me,\" he added a hint of bravado.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My faint smile persisted. I responded, \"Yeah, you're not going to fall over something as small as that.\" I added, almost teasingly, \"Your guild would definitely be very proud of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subtle shift in my gaze told him that I was well aware that his bruises weren't the result of a mere stumble, he'd been in a fight with demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His confident wavered, replaced by a smile tinged with sadness. \"I hope I can make them proud,\" he confessed in a softer tone. \"But it seems... in the end, I'm just their pawn. But I'm happy that I have many friends there. Like Theo, for example. He's been acting better lately. At least he's not as bad as before,\" he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Oh right... I almost forgot about Theo.' He was present at the previous fight, but given our strained history, I hadn't paid much attention to him. After all, he'd been out of my frame for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back in my chair, studying him for a moment. \"Being a pawn doesn't diminish your worth, Larry. Sometimes, the most significant moves in a game come from the pawns,\" I said philosophically. \"And it's good to hear that Theo's shaping up. Everyone deserves a chance to change and be better. Just make sure you don't push yourself too hard, okay?\" I reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. I know that,\" Larry replied nonchalantly. It was a response I expected, yet there was an underlying assurance in his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, do you want to order something? It's on me,\" I offered, extending a friendly gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On you?\" Larry's eyes gleamed with delight. \"Cool! Because I forgot to bring my wallet, and I'm kinda hungry,\" he responded with a happy grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled at his enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry raised his hand, gesturing energetically for the waiter to come over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young waiter, dressed in a casual black apron, promptly approached our table with a ready smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can I get for you guys?\" the waiter asked, his notepad poised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry, still beaming with the excitement of a child in a candy store, leaned in and declared, \"I'll have the works! French fries, onion rings, two grilled cheese sandwiches, a milkshake, and some orange juice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter, maintaining his professional demeanor, jotted down Larry's extensive order with a practiced hand. \"Alright, sir. Anything for you?\" he turned to me, expecting my request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, momentarily stunned by the sheer magnitude of Larry's order. My initial offer to cover his meal had somehow transformed into a feast fit for a group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pressed my lips together, suppressing a chuckle at Larry's audacity. Taking a deep breath, I replied, \"That's all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter noted my modest order with a subtle smile, perhaps recognizing the contrast between Larry's culinary extravaganza and my more reserved choice. \"Got it. I'll be back shortly with your drinks and food,\" he assured, making a swift exit to convey our requests to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the waiter disappeared into the bustling cafe, I turned to Larry with an incredulous expression. \"What? You said I could order anything, right?\" he protested, his eyes sparkling with mischief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pressed my lips together, suppressing a chuckle, and let out a long exhale. \"Well, I didn't expect you to order the entire menu,\" I teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry chuckled, thoroughly pleased with his selection. \"Hey, a man's gotta eat, right? 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