Chapter 291: Not a Small Matter!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

After eating, Moss looked at his watch and realized it was 1 pm. He did not return to his dorm to rest—instead, he walked around the Development Club’s exhibition hall.

Although it was an exhibition hall, one could call it a super large museum. It was a magnificent classical Chinese-style building that stood majestically in the east of Kyoto Institute.

The entire exhibition hall expanded to 250,000 square meters, and its interior was 100,000 square meters wide. The Development Club’s exploration activities over the years were on display there.

There were also various minerals, gemstones, animals, magical beast specimens, and fossils, alongside various representative cultural relics from different eras.

Jonya had brought Moss there once when he first came to Kyoto, but he could only take a cursory look at that time. However, he felt surging emotions when he revisited the exhibition hall.

When he arrived at a fierce beast exhibition hall on the second floor, he did not take two steps forward before an exceptional egg fossil caught his attention. The egg was half a person’s height.

Moss walked closer to look at the egg. When he saw “Dragon Egg Fossil” written on the display plaque, he remembered a special requirement regarding a mighty mount in the system.

‘I know dragons are mightier than the Sacred Tabu Sheep but do dragons really exist in this world? What beast could be stronger than my Sacred Tabu Sheep, and where can I find one?’ Moss asked himself inwardly.

He smiled as his eyes sparkled when he saw the magnificent exhibition hall. He thought of the Development Club and what they had done over the past few years. It was to search for the lost map of humanity!

For the Development Clun to achieve such impressive results was not something a single club could handle. Moss knew they had Kyoto Institute’s support behind them.

According to his speculation, Kyoto’s development organization was only one of the participants in these crucial activities.

The country must be supporting this, and if he could participate more deeply, he could learn about the more powerful beasts through numerous experts and resources.

If beasts such as dragons existed, Moss would have a better chance of coming into contact with them. Therefore, a potent spiritual power was essential based on his experience taming Little Seven. In addition, he needed luck and opportunity.

‘That’s it! Improving spiritual power is vital, and I can’t slack off!’ With that thought in mind, Moss silently made up his mind.

He realized spiritual power’s more profound meaning and importance by sparring with Cecil and Bishop. Although it was impossible without skills, spiritual power was the icing on the cake.

With that thought in mind, he lowered his head and looked at his watch, which showed 1:20 pm. He had ten minutes left until the activity started, so it was just right for him to go over now.

Moss was about to head downstairs when he heard a familiar voice calling him from behind, “Moss, you came to the exhibition hall too?!”

He turned around and saw Nat running toward him, seeming fresh and cute. It was impossible to tell she was a formidable professional.

Moss said smilingly, “Yeah, I still had some time before the club activities began, so I came here for a walk. Do you like coming here for a walk too?”

Nat stood still, her face slightly red as she revealed a sweet smile. She gently nodded and said, “Yes, I joined the Development Club too. I was also early, so I came here for a walk.”

“What a coincidence,” Moss pointed at his watch as he said, “Let’s go. We have less than ten minutes before it starts. It’s best to be early for the first club activity.”

“All right!” Nat nodded in agreement and followed Moss downstairs.

Their chance encounter was not entirely a coincidence, as Nat had come earlier that day. She noticed Moss had arrived early and went to the exhibition hall, so she also went there for a stroll.

She realized how engrossed Moss was as he looked around, so she did not feel embarrassed to approach and disturb him. She instinctively called out to him when she realized he was about to leave.

In addition, Nat had always wanted to see which clubs Moss would sign up for, so she could join him whenever the clubs had activities. However, Moss had signed up too late, and the presidents had personally recruited him.

Hence, when she discovered Moss had joined two clubs, the Fire Dance Combat Club had filled their quota. Thus, she had no choice but to join the Development Club.

Still, she preferred the Development Club as she was very fond of the history and civilization of China.

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Soon, Moss and Nat arrived at the Development Club’s activity venue—a large, antique activity hall. As the duo entered the activity hall, they saw a huge map hanging on the wall.

A red banner hung on top of the map, stating, “We wish Kyoto Institute’s Development Club great success in their search for the lost map of humanity!” The signature below that statement was from the Propaganda Department.

Moss’s heart skipped a beat when he saw that signature. ‘It looks like the biggest supporter behind the Development Club is the Propaganda Department.”

It once again confirmed his previous thoughts. The cultural and publicity department was the highest functional department responsible for culture. It also had the most experts and resources in this area.

With the cultural and publicity department in charge of this matter, this event was not a small matter. Moreover, Moss saw that the higher-ups attached great importance to this matter.

Finally seeing Moss, Joyna walked over quickly and smiled at him. “You’re not enthusiastic enough, Moss! You should come earlier next time!”

Then she looked at Nat beside Moss, and a strange expression flashed across her eyes. She thought, ‘She’s following Moss rather closely.’

Moss nodded thoughtfully and replied, “Hello, Senior Jonya. I’ll be early next time.”

“Hello, Senior!” Nat greeted Jonya. She was not familiar with Jonya, but she had interacted with her when she entered Kyoto for the first time. Nat looked calm on the surface but could feel a hint of hostility from Jonya.

‘Does she like Moss too?’ Although Nat was unsure, her sixth sense told her she was right.

Jonya initially wanted to say a few more words to Moss, but when she noticed Alves had already appeared on the stage, she urged, “Quick, sit down, Moss. The president is about to speak, so we’ll talk later.”

Alves looked around, cleared his throat, and said, “Please take your seats, club members. Firstly, I’ll tell you some basic information about our club and then focus on searching for the lost map of humanity later.”

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause echoed in the activity hall.