Twisted Wonderland - Beanfest: Bean or Be Beaned

Chapter 6: The Same Deal

In the Ignihyde Dorm...

Idia is working on something.

And he's finished, "Finally... It's finally done! Its internal mini-module generates technomantic energy via ambient oscillation to mitigate the firepower reduction caused by rapidfire shots. It auto-coats every bean loaded into it with a potion to reduce air resistance, enabling a maximum firing distance of 1,800 meters. I call it... 'The Anti-Monster Heavy Technomantic Bean Cannon Supreme!' I've outdone myself. MAN, I'm a genius." and sighs, "Whew..." But then says, "On second thought, that name's way too clunky. I was totally caught up in the excitement of invention."

Then Idia says, "Let's go for short and sweet. 'Bean launcher' it is. Bam, ship it. One improved grabbing arm, two capture rods, two bean blasters, two bean rifles, one bean launcher... Yeah, that should just about cover my bases. I wouldn't wanna put in TOO much high-end gear and ruin the game balance..." and laughs, "Whee hee hee! Guess I should deliver this stuff now."

Soon, Ortho walks over, "Idia? Are you going out somewhere this late?"

"Yeah, just gotta pop by the school store real quick," Idia says.

"Oh, this is for the same deal you struck last year, right?" Ortho asks, "Here, I'll help you carry all that," and helps pick up the items.

"Thanks. And remember, we've gotta be discreet. Don't wanna get spotted by anyone," Idia says.

"Right. Note to self: this is a sneaking mission!" Ortho happily says.

Sometime later, Idia and Ortho sneak out of their room and are now outside of Mister S'S Mystery Shop. Idia slowly opens the door and walks inside with Ortho behind.

Ortho says, "Good evening, Sam."

Sam, who is up, says, "Hey there, my little blue imps! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the store's closed for the day."

And Idia notices, "Uh... What I want is out of stock."

"Ah! That's impossible, I say!" Sam says.

"I'm afraid you'll find there is a way," Idia says.

Idia & Sam then say together, "We're all here for Beanfest this day!"

"Perfect! Password accepted," Sam says, "It's been a year since I've called you Mr. Smith, huh?"

"R-right, yeah," Idia replies, "So, anyway, I'm interested in your deal again this year. I've brought, um, a bunch of stuff."

"Wow, give it up for Mr. Smith!" Sam says, impressed, "Sounds like we've got a business transaction to negotiate."

"I know there's no specific rule against making your own equipment for Beanfest, but... Can you really DO that?" Ortho asks.

"Yup. Picture it: a sweaty sportfest where guys run around nonstop while I tamper with the difficulty and watch from a comfy seat on the sidelines," Idia says, "Is that or is that not OMEGA-HYPE?"

"Whatever you say. As long as you're voluntarily taking part in a school activity, I guess!" Ortho says.