Chapter 277: with translation of chapter title

NO．39：Let's uh a bit.

An excellent deep immersive game, its character creation interface also has a simple appearance scanning system and a mental monitoring device.

An instrument that can simply summarize a player's mental state, when providing experiences and personal character tags, giving an option of 'born to clash' is also reasonable.

But since it's said to be a simple summary, it will still have shortcomings.

Thus the group now proceeds to the bar in utter peace.

Passing through a mixed area of dragons and snakes, also walking down a street filled with dark mist and pollution, guided by Aomo with an electronic map.

Naturally he led the way, after all he had done his homework here.

But Qianming representative several times along the way said, 'Wait a moment, I'll go buy that,' 'Stop a moment, I'll go take a look there!' and then nimbly weaved through the stalls, bringing back big and small bags of snacks, after which Aomo instead felt she was more familiar with this place.

Perhaps the one who did the homework wasn't the only one, or perhaps this place could also be called where she had once 'traveled'…… Regardless, that wasn't the point, he thought absently.

Holding the honey special drink that Miss Zuo Feiya had refused, leaving only half a cup, he thanked and took the several skewers Qianming handed over.

His stubborn taste buds still hadn't yielded to hachimi's allure; he needed this to relieve the cloying sweetness in his mouth.

【Quickly spill all the news, I want to hurry back to see Chazuo!】

On the light screen still hung Zhouri Ningjing's urging, causing Aomo to glance at that guy's location—she had already pulled Miss Zuo Feiya into the bar that had just arrived, her not looking back truly didn't look like she had sent a message to herself.

Nothing happened over there, why are you rushing?

Your sister's energy is insufficient, right?

As an only child, Aomo doesn't really understand this sisterly bond, but settling the matter early is always good.

So he also quickened his pace, greeting Qianming who was falling behind.

——

It's worth mentioning that although this bar refuses outside drinks, it doesn't hinder food.

So, when the high-end drinks were placed on the table and at first glance seemed rather atmospheric, Qianming enthusiastically spread out her big and small bags of grilled snack foods on the table, and the atmosphere quickly shifted to that of a roadside stall.

Aomo also immediately inhaled a breath of cold air.

Hiss—this scene seems like I just saw it a couple days ago?

Although I also quite like those skewers, stinky tofu, oden and such, must we pair them when discussing serious matters?

Aomo glanced at Zhouri Ningjing, seeing she seemed quite pleased sniffing the aroma, so he could only look at Miss Zuo Feiya, and indeed saw her look of discomfort.

Okay, alliance of normal people.

It seems Chazuo, with good upbringing, and Zhouri Ningjing, who should also have good upbringing, would like this; although it's somewhat contrasting, Aomo isn't really surprised.

After all, just as that merchant said, 'Barbecue is the bridge between humans and gods,' spiritual beings always have a special fondness for grilled things.

This is the 'dedication' meaning inherent in the process of 'burning'.

And the smoke above is the crystallization of another kind of 'dedication'.

Zhouri Ningjing's smoking habit isn't necessarily something she had from the start; it's more likely a result of her spiritual nature's inclination.

'Fragrance' and 'smoke,' these spirits always can't escape this craving; Aomo also considered placing an electronic incense in the office.

Surely cyber vampires would definitely smell the electronic incense.

And now, Zhouri Ningjing, who is quite satisfied with the barbecue aroma, is the first to pick up the wine bottle and pour wine for Miss Zuo Feiya, then herself, and then……

She hesitated for a moment in front of Aomo and Qianming representative, then chose to pour wine for Qianming representative, earning Aomo's wooden stare.

Zhouri Ningjing's respect ranking has come out; bad news, Aomo Lindun even ranks below Qianming representative.

However, Aomo also didn't really care how Zhouri Ningjing viewed him, nor did he think 'maybe it's because he currently needs something from someone, so giving Qianming some face' as self-consolation; instead he directly got to the point:

"Miss Zuo Feiya, I heard the Symbol family also approached your house…… uh, the Lin Guang family?"

He suddenly recalled that Miss Bianren, strictly speaking, isn't actually a direct line of the Lin Guang family.

As a branch of the Lin Guang family, she never took advantage of the family's decline to seize the surname, always going by Zuo Feiya's name, and even active under the codename Bianren; this is her respect and persistence toward the main house.

And his temporary change of address obviously earned him some favor from Miss Zuo Feiya.

At least it's much better than the feeling of having her and Zhouri Ningjing sit side by side in prison; he immediately replied: "Yes. Because our Kulanta people resemble horse girls, plus Margaret… that is, the outstanding performance of the Lin Guang staff, Mr. Moon Slack Symbol intends to craft and package her as propaganda for an otherworldly horse girl."

"No need to deliberately change address, Miss Zuo Feiya, Margaret Lin Guang is also a celebrity, having appeared on TV several times," Aomo said, "I have some understanding of her, and based on that understanding, she won't be interested in advertising and sponsorship."

"Yes, so we refused," Miss Zuo Feiya nodded, "the current head of the Lin Guang family is…… Marionna Lin Guang from another world, and his attitude is very firm."

Considering Zhouri Ningjing's unfamiliar impression, the Whipblade knight simply described it thus.

Furthermore, judging by the conditions the other party proposed at the time, the Moon Slack Symbol representative is merely Moon Slack Logistics, not a true Symbol family.

"Just as the rumors say, he lacks status within the family?" Aomo asked, looking at her, and also at Qianming.

The latter was receiving an Arcas cup from the delivery robot beside her, and also picking up several bottles and cans; Aomo frowned, staring at her, her posture…… seemed like she was trying to elbow out the bartender's business.

Is that even allowed? How would the delivery robot bring over a cocktail shaker?

"What's with that expression? I can mix drinks, okay!"

"You can mix drinks again?" Aomo stared as she poured liquor into the shaker, fell silent for a moment, then tapped the table with his knuckles: "Can you answer the question just now?"

Miss Zuo Feiya remained silent, obviously she couldn't really determine the status of the Moon Slack Symbol.

But her being able to provide this information is already a pleasant surprise, because Aomo and Zhouri Ningjing initially thought Zuo Feiya was an unrelated person abducted by Qianming representative.

We thought it was just a mood-making group, but didn't expect it to also be an information provider.

Also, Qianming representative didn't make it clear from the start, even causing Aomo during the role-play to categorize her with Zhouri Ningjing.

She obviously isn't in a hurry to reveal everything; compared to directly discussing the matter and then each going home, she'd rather play first and talk later.

But unfortunately, Aomo is the type who gets busy playing first.

"Geez, don't be like Rudolf, you two are already quite similar, no need to even have similar gazes, right?"

She carried the bottles and cans, clinking, and actually mixed a drink in conversation, handing it to Aomo: "Come, have a drink first then we'll talk."

"Answer first." Aomo kept a straight face and didn't take the cup.

This attitude actually made Zhouri Ningjing think a bit more highly of him; after all, upon learning that this guy is a fan of Rudolf and Qianming representative, Zhouri Ningjing's impression of how these two get along also became especially strange.

Even recalling his conversation with Ludaofu Xiangzheng this afternoon felt subtle.

He said he was a fan, but he didn't look like a fan at all—could this guy really be that detached? He even carries commemorative coins on him.

... but in an emergency he could also calmly perform a magic trick, sliding that commemorative coin to the inside of the cuff, and Yangzuo unconsciously slipped it back into the briefcase.

It's really... rational to the point of being creepy, reminding her of that horse girl named Meipu Bourbon—this guy wants to reverse the mechanical state of horse girls, I don't know if he's ever considered himself.

And while she was thinking that, the Qianming representative also sighed: "Alright, I believe that a few years earlier you would definitely have become Ludaofu's trainer."

"The emperor and his ministers have high expectations of the prime minister."

That remark made the brown-haired horse girl roll her eyes.

"Ludaofu himself is already strong; the trainer being a bit lacking doesn't matter—her previous trainer was replaced not due to lack of ability, but purely due to mental deterioration."

"Off topic." Aomo tapped the table again lightly.

"Well, well, the Moon Slack Symbol indeed has little status in the family; the Symbol family rose with horse racing, and because horse racing has a long history, most horse girls in the family hold high status, while humans are merely assistants—let's see... I'd say about a quarter of a trainer."

"How is this figure derived?"

Unable to get a word in, Zuo Feiya, Aomo merely pondered, so only Zhouri Ningjing scooped up a kebab to eat and ask.

"It's a group of four, whether it's the era of the Speed Symbol or now with the Ludaofu Symbol..." the Qianming representative also scooped out oden from the heat-insulating box, chatting about this didn't hinder their eating at all.

Perhaps no matter which district, horse girls always have this talent.

"Trainer teams are always arranged to this specification; there may be many groups, but each group has four people."

"That sounds like the team behind the competitive knights from my hometown." Zuo Feiya finally found a topic she could interject on.

However... as an independent knight targeted by the knights supported by such a team, her mood is obviously not good.

From this standpoint, she and the Qianming representative are actually in agreement.

Backed by countless fans supporting her, she continually challenges opponents backed by corporate or familial behemoths, and then……

... ultimately succumbing to the harsh reality.

Even her left hand became disabled because of it, but only after arriving in this world was she healed; the success of her rehabilitation also caused two sharp swords to hang at her waist.

She lowered her gaze to the weapons at her waist, her thoughts just beginning to drift, when the youth's words pulled her back to reality:

"So he cannot cooperate under the name of the Symbol family, but rather through his own logistics company; however, he should hold some shares in the Symbol family's company."

"That's certainly true; the Symbol family's discrimination against humans isn't especially obvious, and the status of direct members as shareholders is still protected."

"But they have no authority to interfere in matters concerning horse girls."

"Yes, so..." the Qianming representative rolled her eyes, then looked toward Aomo: "His cooperation with the Lin Guang family is his attempt. From another world, from an angle unrelated to the Symbol family, he develops cooperation that can reach the horse girl domain."

"If he finds his own connections, can he avoid family restraints?" Zhouri Ningjing followed their line of thought.

"He may have been eyeing this for a long time," Aomo said. "Although the human side's industry is doing well, being on a massive platform built with horse racing as its cornerstone, he ultimately can't help himself."

"That's an idea, but what were you originally trying to confirm?"

"Whether the Moon Slack Symbol has dabbling in monster power—I encountered two guys who used monster cards to carry out terror attacks, and they named the Moon Slack Symbol as the instigator."

"Oh!" the Qianming representative seemed quite interested.

"Monsters?" Zuo Feiya was somewhat bewildered: "Humans, horse girls, monsters...?"

This span left her puzzled.

But her muttering could make the other three simultaneously recall a certain company.

"Should we go back and take a look?"

The brown-haired girl was excited, as if she had found something more interesting.

"Ask him."

The black-haired girl's interest waned; to her, the decryption process was merely a hassle, she just wanted to skip this time and get straight to fighting.

"Sure."

The youth with a crescent moon lock on his forehead gave a slight nod, solemn and earnest:

"I'll go myself."

"Huh?" the brown-haired girl widened her eyes.

"You're not taking me with you?"