After the chaotic battle with the Inspector-General, Dustwind finally rested…
Only Miyu did not.
She sat on a smooth stone, hugging her pillow, staring at the moon.
She whispered softly:
"…I want coffee."
The disciples froze.
Tien: "What's a… coffee?"
Aurelius: "Is it dangerous?"
Lin Ruyin: "Do we need posture for it?"
Auntie Bao: "Do I cook it or punch it?"
Miyu shook her head slowly.
"…Warm.
Bitter.
Past-life taste."
Everyone froze again.
Past life?
Before they could ask—
**DING.**
A glowing panel appeared silently before Miyu's eyes.
**Only she could see it.**
Her expression barely changed, but her eyes softened.
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⭐ 1. SYSTEM ACTIVATED — PRIVATE TO MIYU
[NEW QUEST CHAIN UNLOCKED]
[MIYU'S DESIRE: COFFEE]
Complete this quest to unlock:
— Earth Food Shop
— Past-Life Taste Rewards
— Special Attendant Summon
[Quest Requirement]
• Earn 100 System Points *Yourself*
• Brew your first cup of coffee
Failure Penalty:
[Miyu Sadness + Emotional Void -30]
Miyu blinked.
"…Sadness penalty. Unclean."
She accepted the quest.
The panel faded before anyone else noticed.
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⭐ 2. QUEST REWARD UNLOCKS — BUT ONLY AFTER QUEST IS COMPLETE
A second system message appeared:
[Earth Food Shop (LOCKED)]
To unlock:
• Complete the COFFEE QUEST
Shop Preview (Hidden)
Tien tilted his head.
"Master… did something happen?"
Miyu blinked.
"…Quest."
Everyone froze.
Lin Ruyin whispered, "What quest…?"
But Miyu simply floated up.
Her world had changed—
**but only she knew.**
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⭐ 3. THE SECRET SUMMON — ALKA-9
Another message appeared:
[SPECIAL SUMMON AVAILABLE — ALCHEMY ATTENDANT: ALKA-9]
[This unit can see the System.]
Summon?
(Y/N)
Miyu tapped *Yes*.
Light spiraled silently—only Miyu could perceive its true form.
But the disciples saw a gentle swirl of wind.
A figure stepped out:
A teenage girl with sterile-clean robes, gleaming glasses, and a cauldron polished to spiritual perfection.
She bowed.
"Master Miyu.
Designation ALKA-9, Alchemy Attendant of Pure Order.
I am calibrated to detect impurities in matter, souls, and beverages."
Tien whispered from the back:
"Why does she look like she'll judge me for breathing wrong…?"
Auntie Bao smiled proudly.
"Oh! She's my type."
Alka-9 turned toward Miyu.
"Only you can see the system, Master.
I am designed to assist in quest progression."
Aurelius blinked.
"…Assist in what?"
Miyu simply nodded.
"…Coffee."
Alka-9 placed a hand over her heart.
"Understood.
Initiating Caffeine Acquisition Protocol."
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⭐ 4. MIYU LEARNS HOW TO EARN SYSTEM POINTS
The system displayed:
[WAYS TO EARN POINTS]
• Clean a contaminated area (+5)
• Fix emotional imbalance (+3)
• Clean a lifeform (+1)
• Purify a space (+10)
• Soothe someone's heart (+7)
• Epic cleanliness act (+20 bonus)
Miyu stared at the list.
"…Cleaning."
Alka-9 nodded.
"As expected of Master."
Miyu floated down toward the valley edge.
She pointed her small finger.
A corrupted boulder dissolved into pure stone.
**DING.**
[Points +5]
She cleaned a muddy patch.
**DING.**
[+5]
She straightened a tree.
**DING.**
[+1]
Aurelius blinked.
"Master is… cleaning aggressively today."
Lin Ruyin whispered,
"She looks motivated…"
Tien yelled,
"SHOULD WE RUN?!"
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⭐ 5. ALKA-9 BREWS THE FIRST TEST COFFEE
After Miyu collected 30 points, the system chimed:
[Progress: 30/100]
[Mini-Reward: Coffee Essence Sample]
A small vial appeared—visible only to Miyu + Alka-9.
Alka-9 caught it immediately.
"Master, I shall brew a prototype."
She summoned her cauldron.
It gleamed like a divine mirror.
She poured the essence.
The air grew warm and nostalgic.
The aroma drifted outward.
The disciples froze.
Tien: "WHAT IS THAT AMAZING SMELL?!"
Lin Ruyin: "WHAT IS THIS NEW WEAPON?!"
Auntie Bao: "I want ten gallons."
Alka-9 handed Miyu a tiny ceramic cup.
"Prototype Coffee No. 0.
May it comfort your soul."
Miyu sipped.
Silence filled the valley.
Then—
Miyu closed her eyes.
"…Good."
System message appeared:
[MIYU'S HEART +10]
[HAPPINESS +5]
[Points Bonus: +10]
[Progress: 40/100]
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⭐ 6. QUEST CONTINUES — MIYU MUST COMPLETE THE POINTS
"Master," Alka-9 said softly,
"To unlock Earth Food… you must reach 100 points yourself."
Miyu nodded.
"…I will."
She floated upward.
Cleanliness aura shimmering.
Determination small but absolute.
Aurelius stepped forward.
"Master… where are you going?"
Miyu answered without turning.
"…To clean the world."
Everyone trembled.
Tien screamed:
"WE'RE STARTING ANOTHER ARC?!"
Solene smiled thoughtfully.
"Master seems… motivated."
Auntie Bao cracked her knuckles.
"Let's follow her."
But only Miyu and ALKA-9 knew:
This was not just training.
This was a **System Quest of Destiny.**
Miyu whispered:
"…Tomorrow.
More points."