"If only I could collect all the talismans."
The rat talisman's glow faded, and Super Moose reverted to a doll.
Victor toyed with the four warm talismans in his hand, an uncontrollable thought emerging.
Twelve abilities gathered in one person—what an... interesting sight that would be!
But how to find the other talismans scattered around the World? Random searching like a headless fly was too inefficient.
Victor rubbed his chin, frowning slightly.
Ring-ring!
His phone suddenly chimed cheerfully from his pocket.
"Hello? Oh, Sister Mavis!"
Victor answered the call, his tone instantly becoming cheerful.
"What? Really? Oh! Love you, my dear big sister!"
The person on the other end seemed to say something more, and Victor's face visibly blossomed into an extremely bright smile.
"Understood! Absolutely on time! Wait for us!"
He practically bounced as he hung up, his face clearly written with 'heaven-sent surprise'.
"Victor, what's up? Was that Sister Mavis on the phone just now?"
Enid, infected by his mood, curiously leaned over.
"Exactly, my dear! Screw the talismans!"
Victor excitedly wrapped an arm around Enid's waist, spinning her around.
"Huge news! Everyone at The Inn is planning a group trip. Mavis told us to pack up and meet them—Luxury Cruise Ship trip! Sister Mavis already paid for us."
"Luxury Cruise Ship!"
Enid's azure eyes instantly lit up, letting out a delighted cheer.
"That's amazing! Then what are we waiting for? Wait... we need to get swimsuits! Sun, beach, parties! I can't wait!"
Wednesday, who originally had little interest in 'group activities', almost imperceptibly curled her lip upon hearing 'Luxury Cruise Ship'.
Just as she was about to refuse—
"Oh, my dear Wednesday~"
Victor, as if anticipating this, instantly released Enid, nimbly sidled up to Wednesday, and whispered in her ear in a seductive, low voice as if recounting an ancient legend:
"Don't be so quick to say no... Guess where this cruise ship's boarding point is? The Bermuda Triangle! The heart of the mysterious sea!"
"And its final destination is... the lost Atlantis! The legendary sunken ancient civilization! They say you might even spot the Kraken along the route..."
Each of Victor's words was like precisely baited hooks, tempting Wednesday's innate craving for mystery, the unknown, and dark legends.
"Bermuda Triangle... lost Atlantis... Kraken..."
Wednesday repeated these keywords, a flicker of uncontrollable excitement flashing in her eyes.
She pursed her pale lips, trying to maintain composure, but her slightly quickened speech betrayed her interest.
"That... does indeed contain a hint of... worth-investigating mystery. Fine then, I'll reluctantly..."
"Ha! I knew you'd agree! Come on, let's go buy swimsuits."
Victor immediately let out a triumphant cheer, giving Wednesday no chance to reconsider.
Exchanging a glance with Enid, they flanked Wednesday, each taking an arm, and tacit agreemently marched her toward the door.
"Wait! Swimsuits? No! I absolutely refuse to wear such revealing, shallow..."
Wednesday's protests seemed a bit feeble against the temptation of 'Atlantis'.
Just then, the room door opened, and Tyler walked in holding a cup of overly sweet-looking chocolate milkshake, looking exhausted with fine sweat on his forehead:
"Uh, where are you all going? I got it as you requested, double sugar."
"To hell with that damn milkshake!"
Victor didn't even glance at the drink, excitedly waving at Tyler.
"Come on, Tyler! What awaits us is an unprecedented luxury adventure trip!"
Tyler looked at the scene before him, then at the milkshake he'd fetched for nothing, sighed deeply in resignation, placed the cup on the table, and dutifully followed.
"Damn it, can't I ever catch a break..."
He rubbed his throbbing temples, muttering under his breath.
"Having a boss with endless energy and whimsical ideas is even more exhausting than transforming into Hyde..."
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