First started on November 29th, 2014.
Published on December 4th, 2014.

Chapter 21/300
Insanity Mint
Tephra Cave Arc (4/17)

"Emits a savage smell powerful enough to knock you out."

Shulk groaned as he and Reyn stared at the Caterpile Nest. "Tell me again why we're doing this, Reyn?"

"You, of all people, asking me?" Reyn scratched his head. "Well, we need three Insanity Mints so that Paola can fake herself passing out. I have to help her, Shulk."

"And these flowers have to be at...that nest?" Shulk emphasized the last two, feeling shivers down his spine when he looked at one Caterpile. He wondered if there was an another way to save Giorgio from overworking.

"Yep! Come on, Shulk! We can't waste any time or else Giorgio can't make any more curry."

Is that what he's worried about? Oh whatever... Two moved forward. Luckily for them, the Insanity Mints were at the front of the nest. "Just make this quick."

"I know, I know." Reyn opened up a clear box container and began to pluck. After two plucks, the powerful scent from these Insanity Mints made it difficult for him to concentrate. He plucked the last one, but this last flower emitted the strongest and nastiest scent Reyn smelled in his life. It was enough for him to pass out.

Shulk gasped in horror to see Reyn unconscious. "Reyn! Wake up, Reyn! Reyn!" Suddenly, he heard something big coming out in the middle of the nest, which was none other than the Cellar Bugworm. To his relief, the monster was staring at the opposite direction. Realizing that these monster would attack on sight, Shulk dumped the last Insanity Mint in the box and dragged Reyn as fast as he could. When everything was clear, Shulk started to slap Reyn's face a couple of times. "Wake up, Reyn!"

Reyn managed to open up his eyes. "Nrgh... Who am I?"

"Thank the Bionis you're awake..." Shulk sighed in relief. "You would have been caterpillar food if it weren't for me."

"Heh. Thanks, Shulk." Reyn grinned as he stood up. "You saved my butt. Now, let's get back to Paola."

"Right." Shulk walked away first as Reyn was carrying the tiny box full of Insanity Mints. Curiously, Reyn opened the lid a tiny bit just to take a whiff, which Shulk saw Reyn about to sniff. "Reyn, really?!"

Reyn immediately closed the lid. "S-sorry, Shulk!" He laughed in a nervous manner, seeing Shulk crossing his arms in annoyance.