The Royal Military Academy's Impostor Owns a Dungeon [BL] novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13: A Scam?

While one person and one system celebrated the success of their store opening, some customers from the closest planets received their online purchases.

Dylan, an ex-military man turned livestreamer, was one of those customers. He bought a dozen to use for his live-stream content. With too many threats to the safety of the Empire, he had found it difficult to travel to find new content-worthy materials.

So, when he saw the new product listing, he hoped to discuss whether Star Mall's administrators had been lax with security.

How else would anyone explain the pricing of such products?

Unless they were fake, of course, so Dylan went in with the idea that he would be getting counterfeit apples. _{freeweɓnovel.cѳm}

His stream was set up in preparation for his order's estimated arrival time. He had to make sure they saw it without cuts so he could attest to his integrity.

"Good day, everyone! It's your host, Dylan. For today's live stream, I'd like to show you my most recent haul."

Dylan unboxed his earlier purchases. He usually showed off his new survival gear as a wilderness content creator. But before he could finish unboxing his other purchases, the drone carrying his most awaited order just arrived.

[What did Dylan buy that's got him so excited?]

[Maybe it's one of those high-end camping pods?]

"Ehem! This was just right on time. I recently found something interesting on Star Mall, so I ordered it. Now that it's here let us all check it out together."

As Dylan unwrapped the package, he tried explaining the story behind his order to the live audience, and sure enough, his viewers shared his opinion.

[Huh? That's a scam, right?]

[Who in their right mind would ever sell such rare fruits?]

[Star Mall authenticated it?]

[Oh no! Should we be wary of the Star Mall now?]

"Now, now, everyone. It's not really a secret that I was once a soldier in our army. However, because of spiritual core injuries, I was advised to retire. So I think I would be a great candidate to confirm the authenticity of this product."

Dylan tried to pacify his already agitated viewers, though if he was being honest, this was the reaction he expected them to have.

And he really couldn't forgive swindlers who attempted to deceive people by baiting them with their hopes and dreams.

So he vowed to unravel this conspiracy for himself and for others who may be deceived due to desperation.

Dylan described the apple's texture and feel before he bit into it.

It was red and perfectly ripe. It also smelled fresh and had a uniquely sweet yet crispy scent that he had never encountered before.

[Maybe they coated it with artificial scents?]

The live audience watched with bated breath as Dylan bit into the apple. They were actually making side-bets about how bad it was going to taste.

But what they didn't expect was to see Dylan suddenly bursting from his seat, like he had sat on something pointy.

His eyes were so wide as he looked down at the apple he just bit, and the audience started to wonder what was wrong with Dylan.

[???]

[If you've been poisoned, just blink twice! We'll call for a rescue team.]

[So, how bad was it?]

What if?