While Ritchie was fighting valiantly within The Shadow Mine instance, Jeremy was driving through a bustling commercial street in Moonlight City, searching for a shop that sold Ritchie's favorite cake.
Jeremy had previously promised Ritchie that he would be waiting at the entrance of The Shadow Mine instance with Ritchie's beloved cake in hand.
He initially believed that he would be able to procure Ritchie's favorite cake without much delay.
However, the reality of the situation proved to be far more challenging than he had anticipated.
After the onset of the apocalypse game, although order had been restored in Moonlight City.
The locations of the shops that once existed had undergone significant changes.
After searching for quite some time along the commercial street, Jeremy was unable to locate a shop that sold Ritchie's favorite cake.
Feeling slightly disheartened, he parked his car by the roadside.
He intended to ask someone else for assistance.
Jeremy casually approached the owner of a nearby cake shop and said, "Hello, I would like to inquire if you know of any cake shop that sells a chocolate cake with six different flavors?"
Upon hearing Jeremy's question, the cake shop owner furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment.
"I do know of a cake shop that offers a chocolate cake with six different flavors."
The owner's response filled Jeremy with joy.
However, the following words from the cake shop owner plunged Jeremy back into a state of disappointment.
"Unfortunately, that cake shop should no longer be in Moonlight City. After the emergence of the monsters, the owner likely fled to a larger city. They may have even reached the capital by now."
Upon receiving this news, Jeremy found himself at a loss for what to do next.
He certainly couldn't just dash off to the capital merely to buy a slice of cake. Yet, without heading to the capital, he had no means of fulfilling his promise.
After hesitating for a while, Jeremy decided to seek out Bonnie and ask her if she had any good ideas.
When Jeremy arrived at Bonnie's house, he noticed that the front door was just opening.
Bonnie's father, Benjamin, stepped out through the doorway.
Behind Benjamin stood Bonnie, her expression slightly tinged with disappointment.
Upon seeing Jeremy, Benjamin and Bonnie displayed entirely different expressions.
While Benjamin wore a faint smile, Jeremy could sense that he was not particularly welcome.
Bonnie's smile, however, appeared more natural and genuine.
"I didn't expect to find you here, Mayor Benjamin." Jeremy said with a smile. "I came to see Bonnie today. I hope to discuss something important with her."
Benjamin shook his head and replied, "My daughter will not be joining you in any further endeavors. So, you need not seek her out for discussions concerning the monsters."
Jeremy was taken aback by Benjamin's words.
As Benjamin spoke, Bonnie's expression shifted to one of increased disappointment.
Jeremy quickly shook his head in protest.
Within half an hour, the chocolate cake was completed. Moreover, it featured over a dozen different decorations, and the entire cake boasted six distinct flavors.
From the surface, the chocolate cake seemed to align perfectly with Jeremy's requirements.
"It appears that you are indeed quite skilled at making chocolate cakes, so let me have a taste and see how it fares!"
Jeremy took a bite of the chocolate cake, and immediately, his expression soured significantly.
Although Bonnie's chocolate cake looked exactly like the one Ritchie loved most,
the difference in taste between the two cakes was stark.
Even Jeremy could discern the disparity, let alone Ritchie.
Upon seeing the expression on Jeremy's face, Bonnie had already deduced that the chocolate cake she had made was quite unappetizing.
Nonetheless, she still inquired of Jeremy, "What do you think I should improve? Is it possible that the spices added to the chocolate cake are a bit too sparse?"
Bonnie took a bite herself.
While she too found her chocolate cake to be somewhat lacking in taste, she also believed that Jeremy's reaction was a tad exaggerated.
At that moment, Jeremy's expression was incredibly contorted.
He appeared to sense something truly dreadful, as though he had encountered a monster that was insurmountable.
"While I acknowledge that this cake is indeed not particularly enjoyable, you need not wear such a face, do you?" Bonnie asked, her tone slightly displeased.
Jeremy offered no response.
The grimace etched on his face was not solely due to the flavor of the chocolate cake.
As he tasted the cake, an overwhelming sense of foreboding suddenly washed over him.
The King of Time and Space's innate talent allowed him to perceive intense fluctuations in the fabric of time and space.
At the same time, he sensed a familiar aura beginning to manifest around him.
This familiar aura belonged to the architect of the apocalypse game, known as "The Sun."
When these two sensations were combined, it implied that "The Sun" had likely made significant progress toward his revival.
Jeremy felt he could no longer afford to squander time.
He had to swiftly enhance his own strength, he needed to acquire the capability to confront "The Sun" head-on before the resurrection was fully realized.
Bonnie was deeply concerned about Jeremy's condition.
She even speculated that Jeremy might have been poisoned.
Unable to contain herself, Bonnie nudged Jeremy.
In an instant, Jeremy snapped back to attention, his eyes blazing red as he fixed his gaze upon Bonnie.
This sudden reaction caused Bonnie to instinctively take several steps back. She perceived Jeremy as exceedingly menacing at that moment, fearing he might launch an attack against her.
Bonnie's apprehensions were somewhat unfounded.
The fierce expression on Jeremy's face lasted only a brief moment before he quickly regained his composure.