Chapter 428

"Actually, I specifically picked this stone out because I also felt... it's somewhat similar to the feeling you give me, Natsume-kun."

Natsume Chikage asked curiously:

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

What Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai originally wanted to say was: she felt Natsume Chikage gave people a steady and reliable feeling, and he seemed to shine in the crowd, just like the warm and unique golden luster presented by amber under the light.

But when the words reached her lips, for some reason, her cheeks flushed, and those descriptive words couldn't be said no matter what, finally only turning into a shy mutter:

"Mm... I, I don't know, it's just a feeling."

"Here, this amber stone is yours."

Saying this.

She carefully handed the amber stone to Natsume Chikage's hand.

Natsume Chikage's face was happy; he truly hadn't expected that Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai's personal collection would contain a piece of special equipment.

And he had obtained it in such a natural way without much trouble.

This was truly planting a willow without intention, and it grew into shade.

However, this matter also made him realize that Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai was likely truly a 'treasure' girl.

If he had the chance in the future, he must visit Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai's house.

If he could see her "collection treasure house" with his own eyes, perhaps there would be other unexpected discoveries.

Of course, that was a matter to consider when there was an opportunity in the future.

Now...

Natsume Chikage suppressed the joy in his heart and took the warm, slightly cool amber stone as usual.

【You have obtained ownership of this equipment; would you like to register it?】

【Yes/No】

Natsume Chikage confirmed in his heart without hesitation: "Yes!"

【Registration successful; would you like to equip 'Amber Solid Stone'?】

"Yes!"

The moment he equipped it.

Natsume Chikage clearly felt that there seemed to be a vague "switch" in his consciousness, or rather a "thought" to use a new skill.

But Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai and Yukimura Suzune were both nearby now.

If any visible abnormal phenomenon occurred after using the skill, it would inevitably cause unnecessary trouble.

He decided to try it when he found an opportunity to be alone later.

【To obtain the next free attribute point, you still need to collect one more special equipment!】

Seeing this prompt, Natsume Chikage felt a secret joy in his heart.

You know, it had only been a few days since he last obtained an attribute point.

And now, in just one morning, he had harvested two pieces of special equipment in a row.

This meant that once he obtained one more, he could improve his attributes again!

Thinking of being able to strengthen himself again, Natsume Chikage truly felt excited.

However...

He was truly curious about the effect of this new equipment and planned to find a place to try it out after the first class ended.

Yukimura Suzune looked at the two who had completed the exchange and asked:

"Since Natsume-kun chose this stone, then Xiyuanji Qilai, what do you plan to collect of Natsume-kun's?"

Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai put her hands together gently, a purely happy expression on her face:

"Stones too!"

Yukimura Suzune appeared slightly stunned:

"Stones too?"

Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai smiled beautifully and nodded affirmatively:

"Mm-hmm!"

"But Natsume-kun said he doesn't have suitable stone collectibles at home for now, and said he'd take me to shops or markets outside when he has time, and let me pick one I like, and he'll buy it for me as an exchange."

Hearing this, Yukimura Suzune's cold eyes narrowed slowly, her gaze sweeping toward Natsume Chikage, and her tone seemed to be mixed with a trace of imperceptible, perhaps even she herself didn't realize, unhappiness:

"Oh? Natsume-kun is even going to 'take her out' to buy stones?"

Natsume Chikage nodded and explained:

"I see she likes studying various stones very much usually, so giving her a stone as a collection should be exactly what she wants."

Yukimura Suzune hummed and didn't say anything else:

"Is that so..."

She also understood in her heart that Natsume Chikage doing this was indeed logical.

Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai was famously obsessed with stones.

Even in this exchange, Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai first asked her if she had any special stones at home.

After hearing she didn't, she settled for the next best thing and chose that Easter wood carving.

Thinking about it this way, Natsume Chikage's choice was also reasonable.

But... thinking that the two of them were going to "go out together" to pick stones, Yukimura Suzune still felt a faint, subtle emotion that she herself hadn't delved into yet. ===== CHAPTER 429 =====