Card Apprentice Daily Log

Chapter 2294 Invaluable Inspiration

Date: Unspecified

Time: Unspecified

Location: Lil Red Storm Realm, Realm's Womb, Seed World, Warehouse Section

"The meeting ended already?" Wyatt asked Park, pretending as if he had no idea what had transpired in the warehouse section.

"Once Clown Mask revealed her physique, the meeting ended shortly after. After all, there wasn't much let to say. With her around, our role in the guild is reduced to that of warehouse workers or PR. If not for the Eye of Fortune's limitations, the myriad realms would start seeming more unfair than I previously thought," Park said with exaggerated frustration. The impact of Clown Mask's physique seemed to have left a significant impression on the guild members. After all, she had beaten a challenge they were struggling with and believed was impossible with ease.

"Don't worry; once our guild expands into the Dark Realm, you guys can earn your keep," Wyatt consoled the demotivated Park telling her that everyone had there role. "Wow, that's a fun physique. Wyatt, can you make a similar card for me?" Corey exclaimed, rifling through Park's memories to learn about Clown Mask's 'Eye of Fortune' physique.

Wyatt stared at Corey, wondering if she was serious, before sarcastically replying, "Sure, just get me a few time-based ingredients, and I'll give it a try."

"Don't you have the hourglass relic you took from Belphegor's Worldhog incarnation? Use that to create the card," Corey suggested offhandedly, causing Park to shake her head in dismay. Wyatt raised a brow and asked, "How do you know about that?"

"Lil Beam told me," Corey answered before eagerly asking, "So, are you going to make the card?"

"I was planning to use it as an ingredient for Susan's second origin card, but now I'm not so sure. Might as well entertain your whim," Wyatt said, watching Corey's reaction from the corner of his eye.

"No, don't! We already have Clown Mask. It would be a waste of a powerful relic. You should use it for big sis Susan's second origin card. That would be for the best, trust me," Corey hurriedly tried to persuade Wyatt.

"No, I don't want to," Wyatt firmly rejected.

"Why not? Susan is the weakest in our guild. Using the hourglass relic to create her origin card would strengthen the Egg Guild as a whole. As a concerned member of the guild, I say we should use it to boost her abilities," Corey argued indignantly, insisting that the relic should be sacrificed for the guild's benefit.

"The hourglass relic is mine. Why should I give it to the guild? Not to mention, the guild is mine. It's you guys who should be giving me rare and powerful ingredients, not the other way around," Wyatt snapped angrily, asserting that Corey had no right to dictate how he used his resources.

"Wyatt, that's exactly what I'm saying. We can only gather rare and powerful items for you if we're strong enough. And Susan is currently our weakest link. If you use the hourglass relic for her second origin card, the guild will become stronger, and we'll be able to serve you better," Corey explained, cleverly using Wyatt's own logic against him.

Wyatt and Park looked at Corey in astonishment, both thinking, 'Since when did she start using her brain? Wasn't it just for show?' Realizing that Corey's love for Susan brought out the best in her, Wyatt knew he couldn't win this argument with reason. "No matter what you say, I won't give it to Susan. I'm giving it to Clown Mask instead. Maybe it's compatible with her physique."

Though he said this to manipulate Corey, it sparked a invaluable inspiration in Wyatt's mind. He was eager to explore it but forced himself to stick to his script to see through his little play with Corey.

"Wyatt!" Corey shouted in frustration, then took a deep breath and calmly said, "Didn't you already plan to use the hourglass relic as an ingredient for Susan's second origin card? Just stick with that instead of focusing on maybes and what-ifs."

"Corey, shut up!" Park suddenly interjected. Rushing in front of Wyatt, she exclaimed, "Wyatt, are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

Realizing Park also had similar inspiration as him, Wyatt winked at her and replied, "Yes, yes, I'll give the hourglass relic to Clown Mask."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

It took a second for Park to catch Wyatt's signal. Understanding that his banter with Corey wasn't pointless, she decided to step aside and let him continue. However, Corey, feeling betrayed by her, pulled Park aside and barked, "Park, what the heck? How can you root against big sis?"

"I wasn't thinking straight. I'm sorry! I'm always on team Susan. Go, Susan! Go, Big Sis!" Park stammered, pretending to be scared, much to Wyatt's amusement. Corey, however, seemed to buy it. Watching him snicker, Park suddenly yelled at Wyatt, "Wyatt, give the hourglass relic to big sis or else!"

"Are you two out of your minds? Wasn't I clear the first time? I said I don't want to," Wyatt retorted sharply. He hadn't expected Park to help him and was surprised. He thought at best she would remain indifferent to his antics if not help Corey see through his tricks.

Corey glared at Wyatt, her rage simmering, finding his repeated rejection outrageous. But before she could escalate the situation, Park asked, "Wyatt, at least tell us why you don't want to. Maybe we can change your mind." Corey nodded, finding Park's suggestion reasonable.

"I don't want to because Susan refused to date me. She rejected me in front of everyone, embarrassing me. How can I give her the hourglass relic after that?" Wyatt revealed, pretending to hold a grudge against Susan for rejecting his advances.

"You bastar-" Corey's fury flared, and she was about to curse him and all of mankind when Park quickly interrupted, "What if we make her date you? Then will you give the hourglass relic to Susan?"

"Park, are you out of your mind?"