Chapter 9
Luca, Yoshiki and Bianca at last arrived at a small tavern, and Yoshiki checked his supplies. He realized he had everything the game offered. But for some reason, he was feeling a bit like a cheater.
"I know that look. Something is not right." said Luca.
"I have the best stats in the game right now thanks to the Dr. But I feel like it's a bit too much." said Yoshiki.
"Nope. It's good you have that. Nadja is one of the most powerful bosses in the game. By beating him, my life here becomes real." said Luca.
Yoshiki turned to Bianca who was busy negotiating with the tavern managment over a few extra rooms.
"Luca, there was something I was wondering. And correct me if I go over board." said Yoshiki. Luca nodded and allowed Yoshiki to express himself.
"If for some reason something bad happes, have you considered a plan B? Like say... is there a way to bring Bianca and your son to the real world?" asked Yoshiki.
"You are asking dangerous questions." said Luca.
"Why? It's just a thought. They could live in the real world and..." Before Yoshiki can even talk, Luca interrupted him.
"They won't surivive out side the game. Beating Nadja is the only way. If they die... I will never live with myself for the rest of my life. You know that." said Luca.
Yoshiki felt he crossed a line, but he continued. "I'm just saying the worse case scenario. My stats are at the max, and beating Nadja will be a piece of cake. It's just... I just wanted to give you my thoughts." said Yoshiki.
"Think about them another time." replied Luca angrily as he turned and went with Bianca.
"Everything okay?" she asked.
"Yeah babe. Everything is fine." said Luca smiling, as if nothing happened. Yoshiki stood there with no words coming out of his mouth. He felt as if a jar of cold water was dumped on him.