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This is Life Part 1

The Battle Gods went to the dining hall, all of them were seated around a big table large enough to accommodate twelve persons.

From the spectator's point of view, one could say that they are a family waiting for their lunch.

After all, they do look like one.

The Dining Hall is so spacious and grand, exquisite utensils are perfectly laid on the table, exquisite chairs, a good ambiance, and so on. They looked around and concluded that this Dining Hall is comparable to a five-star restaurant.

Everything looks so modern as if they were taken back from home. As an organization whose profits exceeded, hundreds of million dollars. Eating in such a high-end restaurant became a habit for them.

Every time they won a game or major tournaments, they always go to a luxurious restaurant to celebrate their victory.

Manuel, who had been silent ever since the meeting room, was cautiously analyzing everything set on the table. He grabs the spoon and a fork, its coldness swept across his hand. One could tell from a glance that this spoon and fork are high-quality.

He returned the spoons and fork after taking a look at them. It was not only a spoon and fork. There is a dinner knife, dinner fork, salad fork, tablespoon, and teaspoon.

Everyone was rapping their hands on the table waiting for the waiters to come. They don’t know how the process in the dining hall works but it’s common sense that an owner should not cook anything because those jobs are only for the servants.

“Where is the Shugo that is supposed to serve us?”

Manuel snapped, at last, he spoke some words but immediately, a Shugo was wearing a waiter suit approaching them.

“Sorry for the delay masters, this is our menu today, please have a look at it.”

They were five Shugos handing them a menu. The moment they received it, they opened it and looked for something delicious.

No one knows what kind of food will be served but they were feeling hungry and didn’t think about it for a second.

Something that is appalling, delicious, and the way it was imaged in the menu. Those are the criteria for them choosing foods.

They flipped the page of the menu and saw something unexpected.

It was a menu full of modern cuisines from the real world.

They were expecting food from the game, they even imagined what foods would be served.

They saw: Pasta, fried chickens, steaks, pork stew, beef stew, chicken curry, and even adobo.

Adobo, a popular dish in the Philippines, it’s a combination of salty and sour and some hint of sweetness. It was hailed as the most delicious food in the Philippines and a must-try for foreigners.

Not only Adobo, but there is also even Pork Sisig there. It’s a popular Filipino dish. It can be a main dish or an appetizer. The composition of this dish is mainly of pig’s parts such as minced pork meats, ears, and face.

However, there is something not right.

“Do you have any other cuisine other than from the Philippines?” Manuel asked, he noticed it too clearly. Most of the dishes on the menu are from the Philippines.

That’s probably because they are all Filipino?

The Shugo that was standing idly behind him received his question.

“Sir, our dishes are not limited to the Philippines dishes. You can also see our Mexican menu, French menu, Chinese Menu, Japanese menu, and so on.”

Manuel's eyes widened.

“So, dishes from our real world can be brought here?” He questioned again, hoping that it was true.

The Shugo nodded in affirmation.

Manuel sighed in happiness.

“Hey guys, have you selected your order now?” Ethan asked everyone.

“Yes!” Everyone answered in unison.

“Okay, I want you to write it and pass it to me. Because we may have some similarities that we can order in family size. And guys, before tasting the foreign cuisines, let’s judge the Philippine one first.”

Everyone said yes again and started writing on the paper and after that, they passed it onto Ethan. He received all the papers and wrote all similar orders. Concluding, he called the waiters.

The Shugos readied their notes and pen, ready to write what the Battle Gods had ordered.

“Hmm, two large orders of Tinolang Manok, Sinigang, and Kare Kare. Three large orders of Adobong Manok, Chicken Inasal, Crispy Pata, and Bicol Express. Twenty-four pieces of Pork barbeque, and for the drinks, we will have the standard cola.”

Ethan finished their orders. Then the Shugo wrote their orders and repeated them. Ethan nodded indicating that he got their order correctly, no more no less.”

“Okay sir, do you like it to serve all together or not?” The Shugo asked.

“We’re not that hungry so I think it’s better to serve it all together.”

“Okay, please wait as we prepare your food.”

Ethan just nodded.

One hour later, the food that they ordered arrived at their tables. A faint smoke rising from each freshly-cooked dish formed long tendrils in the air, hitting their nose that awakens their hunger.

But before they eat their meals Ethan offers his hand to the nearest two. It was Matthew and Jon. They know what it means and it is a must before eating their meals.

“Okay guys, pray first, and then we eat. Just like how we always do in the real world.” Matthew said as he offered his hand next to him.

Everyone holds their hands and closes their eyes. The Captain leads the prayer. Ethan recalled the lines of the prayer. Successfully remembering it, he started speaking softly.

“Lord, thank you for family and friends, thank you for times like these, where we can gather together, share in food, drink and relax. Please bless this meal, and all that it means. May the food nourish us and the fellowship enrich our lives. Most of all, may we always invite you into our homes and into our hearts.”

“Amen!” Everyone cheered and started attacking the food.

The rich aroma made them remember their homes, their real world, and the good old times. The moment that they always eat food together, sing together, laugh together, and sometimes cry together. Moments of their past started flashbacking in their minds. The memories that they’d cherished together, the proof of their friendships and bonds.

Ethan's smiles are delightful as he watches his teammates enjoy their food. They were not eating formally. In fact, they were eating with their hands, chomping the meat and pork. At this moment, they were not aware of their class. To them, they are just them enjoying their food like they always do.

“Taste like home!”

“I want more!!!”

“Pass me the rice!”

At this moment, they forgot the situation that they were in. Which is in fact good to them. The Shugos didn’t mind how they ate their food. They were afraid of being smitten by them if they dared to speak to them.

“Hey, do you have some beer here!” Ian asked the Shugo who was watching them.

“Uhm, the beers are served in the bar along with numerous drinks. If you want sir I can deliver it to you.” Shugo replied respectfully.

“Hmm, guys the Shugo said that there is a bar here. Do you want to go?” Ian asked everyone.

“Fine by me, but I think it’s better if we go there at night. You know what I mean…” Jasper grinned joyously.

“I agree with Jasper,” Jericho said.

“Aeyana, me and the boys are heading to the bar later, wanna come?” Matthew asked.

“I’m not good with drinks…Huh?”

Matthew suddenly pulled her, wrapping his hands around her shoulder. His face is close, making her blush a little.

“Come on, don’t be such a killjoy, just this once, please. This situation of ours is worth drinking!” Matthew offered.

“Uhm...Matthew…”

Aeyana said to Matthew with anxiety in her voice. Matthew was stunned at her cute face, it was blushing and with that expression, he realized what he’d just done.

“Eh...Sorry for being pushy, if you don’t want to it’s okay…hehehe…” Matthew fumbled at his words, rubbing his head in embarrassment. He was almost charmed by her cute face.

“No...it’s okay...I’ll go…” As she said that, she braced herself and offered her hands. Matthew tilted his head to the side, questioningly.

“What is that?” He asked.

“Ha-handshake…” She said softly, her head looking to the side, not looking at him directly.

“Ah, I see.” He grabbed her hand and performed a handshake.

…

Nine hours later, the night had become considerably black, but the lights of the Estate lit brighter. Outside, near the swimming pool, there’s a banging noise that can be heard. Modern beats from the real world filled the silent forest. Animals near them were disturbed by the loud noise produced by speakers.

“THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS!!!” Ethan roared, huddled with all of the boys, and dance around the swimming pool.

They were in their swimsuit attire, the girls showing their beautiful bodies in their revealing swimsuits.

But no one minded them, because tonight, they were possessed by happiness and cloud-9.

“ ♪ Kaya mo yan ‘wag kang matakot, pangakong di ka mapapagod. So baby, can I dance with you tonight, da~dance dance with you tonight, da~dance dance with you tonight ♪” They sang a certain song from the real world energetically and enthusiastically while jumping incessantly.

While dancing, they were drinking their bottled beers, enjoying it as the strobes of flashing lights dance in the sky and on the ground; coloring the floor.

The outside turned completely into a party. No one cares what time it is, no one cares if they were disturbing something, no one cares if this puts them in danger. The only thing that they had in mind is partying all night long.

Shugo's were handling bottled beers and tequila to their masters. Of course, all are free as they are included in the package of buying an Estate.

“THIS IS LIFE!!! THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!”

“PARTY HARDER!”

The boys were in their cloud-9, there is no hint in their voice that they are drunk.

Meanwhile, swimming in the pool. Four girls were talking to each other as they watched the boys enjoying the music.

“Guys, who do you think are the best men among them? I mean the most handsome among them.” Angelica asked without hesitation as if she was open to this idea.

“What do you mean by that?” Aeyana replied.

“Come on look at them. Their body is hot and those abs...ugh they were so eye candy that I might come…” The last sentence was unnecessary, what did Angelica drink to say such words.

“Yo-you i***t, how can you say that straightly?” Aeyana fumbled her hands.

“Aeyana, why are you acting like a child? It’s okay if you’re being honest...no one is going to judge you for that. I mean look at them… they are eyeing on us.” Angelica pointed towards the boys. Aeyana looked and she was right. They were really looking at them.

Aeyana covered her budding bosom with her arm, looking at them in disgust.

“I think Jericho's avatar is hotter than the rest. I mean look at that ripped body. His long wavy blonde-hair is cute and his perfect face. He looks so perfect in every way.” Angelica said as her eyes wandered Jericho’s contour, pursing her lips.

“All of them are fine men, but remember that they don’t look like that in real life. Hehehe.” Ann said such a depressing world. What a cruel reality.

In the Legends of AEON, no one wanted to have an ugly appearance, for them, they treated their avatar as their own. Buying eye-catching costumes.

“Well, this is our new reality now...Probably, we must adapt quickly and think of them as new people. After all, this is our main character in the game and we cherished it like our personal belongings.” Samantha said.

“Well if you say so…”

“So, Aeyana who do you like the most?” Angelica picked up her last question to her.

“I think Matt…” Before she could finish her sentence, someone jumped in the pool, creating a splash.

“Roar! Matthew here at your service!” Matthew said after he ascended his head from the water, throwing his hands up in the air carrying four bottled beers.

“Moah, don’t jump suddenly like that...we are talking you know?” Angelica scolded him.

“Sorry, but here’s your drinks ma’am. Please enjoy…” He noticed Aeyana looking down, hiding her face from him. It was just like that from earlier.

“Aeyana, are you okay? Don’t tell me that you’re…”

There’s no way...The man that she was about to mention jumped in the pool where they were. Does it mean that they are sharing the pool together? So, embarrassing.

Then, she noticed that the world is spinning. Oh no, did she drink a lot of cocktails?

“Don’t tell me you’re drunk?” Matthew finished.

“Huh? Who...yare...yow...cwalling...dwank…?”

It was obvious, her slurred speech, not able to walk straight that she even needs someone to hold her. She is really drunk.

“I think you have enough...well now at least I know what your alcohol tolerance is…” Matthew said

“Matthew, can you support her back to her bedroom,” Samantha asked, Aeyana was leaning over her.

“I think I can...Shugo! Please get me some towels.”

The Shugo responded to his order and handed him a fresh clean towel. Samantha wiped all the water from his body.

Still, Aeyana can’t stand straight, he needed to escort her back to her bedroom.

“Mattiow! Aym...nyot...dwank...Ay...kwen...teyk...moar…” Aeyana, despite her situation, is acting tough in front of Matthew.

“Well, I need to know what a gentleman would do.” Matthew carried Aeyana by the arm like a prince carrying his princess.

She is breathing warmly, her hands wrapped around her neck, red face, and incomprehensible murmuring. All check! She is drunk.

“Take care of her,” Angelica said, smiling teasingly, “Because if I find out that you’re making a move on her, taking advantage of her situation...I’ll kill you...fufufu.” Angelica is looking at him like a dead person, her deadly gaze, voice, stance. Everything is dangerous.

“I’m not that kind of person…” He said and started to walk away but before that, he glanced at his brothers and said:

“I’m just going to place her in her room, let her sleep, wait for me I’ll come back!”

“Okay!” His brothers raised their bottles.

Matthew entered the Estate and went to the second floor, if he remembers correctly, her room is the second door to the right. The hallway is huge and each door is fifteen meters apart.

“I think this is her room…” And thus, Matthew entered.