Reincarnation Paradise Park

Chapter 149: Chapter 9: Gluttony (4 updates, extra updates for monthly passes)

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A spark flew from the firewood as it cracked and gradually extinguished in the air.

”This is today’s haul: one Green treasure chest and three White treasure chests.”

Blood Rose sat with one leg tucked to the side in front of the campfire, with four treasure chests laid out in front of her.

Su Xiao was not interested in these four treasure chests; he was merely curious about how Blood Rose would distribute them in order to both win over other Contractors and ensure the main defense force benefited.

”You all saw the situation during the day; everyone knows who contributed more and who contributed less.

With only four treasure chests, it can be said that there’s a lot of wolves and not enough meat. Here’s the deal: the Paradise coins you get from them will be split among you, while the equipment and items will be allocated to the main defense forces.”

Blood Rose glanced around as if gauging everyone’s opinion.

One Contractor was about to speak but chose silence when a companion beside them pulled them back.

Besides Su Xiao’s group, there were thirty-nine other Contractors present. These four treasure chests would at most produce a little over 1,000 Paradise coins, which, when split, wouldn’t even be enough to fill the gaps between their teeth.

This was essentially a ’consolation prize,’ meant to keep these Contractors somewhat satisfied. After all, they had expended a lot of ammunition, which also required Paradise coins to purchase.

When the chests were opened, sure enough, the four chests collectively yielded 1,600 Paradise coins, two pieces of equipment, and three materials.

[Leg Bone of Love]

Origin: Attack on Titan

Quality: Green

Category: Weapon (Blunt)

Durability: 23/23

Attack power: 10~17

Equipment requirements: Power 10 or more.

Equipment Effect: Devoted Crushing Strike (Active), delivers a destructive blow to the enemy using full body strength; damage is determined by Power Attribute.

Rating: 16

Description: Fanny, I love you. After my death, please make my leg bone into a weapon so that I can continue to accompany you. If you encounter bad people, use me to hit them, including your future husband.

Price: 1900 Paradise coins

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[Skull Shield (White Shield)]

[Pure Titan’s Bone Marrow (White Material)]

[High-strength Nails (White Material)] ×2

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Obviously, the most valuable item is [Leg Bone of Love]; the White Shield is also good, followed by [Pure Titan’s Bone Marrow].

Su Xiao lost interest after scanning them quickly, turning his gaze to Blood Rose, signaling her to proceed with the performance.

Blood Rose looked somewhat troubled. Although she was sure that few present cared about these items, a poor allocation could lead to significant issues.

”How about we distribute them according to the ranking of ’Attack and Defense Contribution Value’?”

”Heh~.”

Chen let out a cold laugh.

”I’ll let you have the shield; I only want the [Pure Titan’s Bone Marrow].”

Blood Rose’s expression wasn’t looking great. Su Xiao getting the Green equipment was a foregone conclusion, and Chen had acknowledged it, too. If she angered this big shot and he left, who would hold the front? Blood Rose could hold for a while, but long-term defense was impossible. Trying to defend all day was a dream.

Although [Pure Titan’s Bone Marrow] had a rating below the shield, it held value for the team. If they were fortunate enough to research its structure, they’d profit immensely, being able to produce a slew of cannon fodder every time they entered a Derivative World.

Blood Rose picked up [Leg Bone of Love] and handed it to Su Xiao. After receiving it, Su Xiao put it into his storage space without even looking at it because it had no other use besides being sold.

After some negotiation between Blood Rose and Chen, the [Pure Titan’s Bone Marrow] eventually went to Blood Rose. It was unclear what the two had discussed.

Entu was watching silently, wearing a look that said ’I’ll just watch you all pretend to be impressive.’ He was a rock star during the fight, with everyone seeking favor, but his status plummeted afterward.

”Since the distribution is done, I’m leaving now. I’ll return first thing in the morning.”

Blood Rose stood up, signaling for the Contractors with her to follow her. She wanted to avoid them mingling with Chen, as they were still a fighting force despite not being particularly strong.

Currently, the number of Contractors supporting Blood Rose was roughly equal to those backing Chen. Blood Rose’s performance and her command capabilities during defense had regained her some support.

”I’m also going back to the Boss’s place; see you.”

With that, Chen left with his followers, leaving only Su Xiao and Entu by the campfire. As for Eren and his friends ten meters away, no Contractors bothered to engage with them; their prisoner status prevented communication with the main characters, especially with a justice-driven main character like Eren.

”It’s about as you anticipated. When do we make our move?”

Entu’s eyes revealed a strange gleam.

”Start preparing now.”

Su Xiao took out various foods from the storage space, including pre-marinated grilled meat, a barbecue grill, and even some large lobsters about four or five dozen centimeters long.

”How many Paradise coins did you spend on these? Such big lobsters are rare even in Paradise.”

”Around 80 Paradise coins.”

”Rich guy~.”

When conditions allow, Su Xiao would choose excellent food, and having lost his parents early, he also knows how to cook. Living alone requires knowing many things; losing the protection and guidance of parents at a teenage age, along with the environment he was in, made him aware of the world’s evil. More than anyone else, he understood how evil people could get.

In such an environment, not becoming a deranged killer already shows great mental fortitude.

With the dagger flipping in his hand, the lobsters and other seafood were processed, and after making some charcoal fire in the bonfire, Su Xiao began to cook the food.

Sizzle sizzle~.

The grilled meat quickly turned a crispy golden brown, and the unique fresh aroma of the lobsters wafted over.

Seeing Su Xiao’s skillful technique, Entu was somewhat dazed. This ruthless killer who doesn’t even blink at murder actually knew how to cook, and it seemed to taste quite good.

The aroma of the grilled meat attracted three pairs of bright, shiny eyes.

Eren stared dumbly at the skewers of grilled meat in Su Xiao’s hand, the roasted fragrance constantly stimulating his sense of smell and taste. Eren even wanted to rush up and grab a few big bites of the grilled meat.

Life inside the walls was very hard. Since their home was destroyed five years ago, Eren hadn’t eaten meat again. Meat inside the walls was something only nobles or officials could enjoy.

”Gulu.”

The sound of swallowing reached Eren’s ears, and Eren turned his head to find it was his close friend Armin.

How torturous it must be to have bread or potatoes as the main food at a teenage age.

Even Mikasa’s eyes were bright at this moment, like a little she-wolf who’d been hungry for a long time, but Mikasa had some special thoughts; she was considering how to snatch some~.

Gluttony is one of the Seven Sins, hardly something easy to control. Gluttony ranks even above ’Silver’ Lust within the Seven Sins.

”Eren, where did these people get the meat, and what are those strange bugs? They smell so good.”

Growing up inside the walls, Armin had never seen a creature like a lobster.

”Ah~, yes.”

Eren continued staring straight ahead, possibly not even hearing what Armin was saying.

”Several soldiers of the Training Squad must be tired. Would you like to join us for dinner? Rest assured, these are wild beasts my companion hunted outside the walls, completely legal.”

Entu extended the invitation.

The word ’legal’ in his mouth was such a pitiful term when, after Wall Maria was breached, eating meat privately had become illegal. Meat had to be handed over to the Military Police Regiment in exchange for rations, and those caught eating meat privately would be thrown into jail.

Does going to jail for eating meat sound ridiculous? No, it is tragically sad.

However, there is an exception: the Survey Corps can eat meat. The Survey Corps often goes outside, and hunting casually is a normal thing for them.

”Okay, sure.”

Eren stood up involuntarily, followed by Armin, and Mikasa hesitated for a moment. She felt that the man with the knife was dangerous, and during combat, he even gave her a chilling feeling, but since Eren had already walked up, she couldn’t let Eren go alone.

Soon, Eren and the others sat around the fire, eagerly watching the grilled meat in Su Xiao’s hand.

Skewers of grilled meat were handed to Eren and the others, who didn’t eat but just watched Su Xiao.

Su Xiao raised an eyebrow; these three were still somewhat wary. So he picked up a skewer and started eating himself.

Hmm~ The meat was overcooked, a bit tough.

Seeing Su Xiao already eating, Eren and Armin also started munching. After a couple of bites, Eren’s eyes went wide.

He’d never eaten such delicious food!

Eren couldn’t even have meat inside the walls, let alone all sorts of spices. The street-side skewers from China instantly captivated the three’s stomachs.

”No need to rush, there’s plenty more. This is a fruit drink, it tastes quite good.”

Su Xiao handed out some bottles of low-alcohol fruit wine to Eren and the others. They were enchanted by this slightly spicy but sweet ’fruit drink’ after just a sip.

”What’s the proof?”

Entu communicated through the mark, their proximity allowing them to message each other without needing to know each other’s number.

”Eight proof. It doesn’t taste much like alcohol and contains a small amount of caffeine. They’ve probably never drunk before, it’s enough.”

Entu covertly gave a thumbs-up.

Su Xiao looked at Eren, who was eating happily, the firelight reflecting on his face.

If things didn’t go smoothly, this might just be Eren’s last meal.