A Simulation That's Dangerous in Every Way (Continued)

Darling?

Is this title...? But judging from the fact that Mobius was not surprised at all by his own appearance, this simulation does indeed have a certain disconnect from reality.

"Didn't I say I'm here to get the badge from Miss Elysia?"

Liu Bai displayed an attitude of official business mixed with a hint of helplessness.

"Elysia? Who's that?"

Mobius tilted his head. "I've never heard of this person... and having the badge has nothing to do with me, right?"

"Huh?"

"Well... Darling, you might not care much about what's going on here, but right now... I'm basically confined to the lab and medical room."

Mobius turned on the electric kettle.

"Darling, what would you like to drink? Coffee or milk tea?"

"Milk tea bar."

Liu Bai answered, but then fell into deep thought.

Why would there be something like this in Mobius's medical room?

What is meant by "restriction"?

"It means I've been excluded from the core circle—which has also hampered my recent experimental progress."

After preparing the milk tea, Mobius handed it to Liu Bai and gestured for Liu Bai to sit on the sofa.

"So the badge thing has nothing to do with me, and it's not my responsibility."

"... Is that so?"

"That's how it is..."

Mobius stretched and sat down on the sofa next to Liu Bai, then rested his head on Liu Bai's shoulder.

"Darling, want to have a drink with me? I don't have anything to do right now anyway."

"Given your drinking habits, I sincerely hope you don't drink in broad daylight."

"Oh..."

Mobius, who was leaning on Liu Bai's shoulder, suddenly flipped over and straddled Liu Bai's waist.

"So that means... tonight is fine?"

At this moment, Liu Bai could clearly feel Mobius's warm breath.

Or rather... a warm and sweet breath?

Perhaps the so-called sweetness is a psychological effect— Liu Bai couldn't figure it out.

At this moment, Liu Bai truly lost his ability to think.

Mobius's green hair fell to Liu Bai's ears. Even though it was broad daylight, because the falling green hair blocked the sunlight, Liu Bai felt a kind of nighttime... impulse?

"Chirp... coo..."

"Ugh..." The sudden attack left Liu Bai's mind completely blank.

"Even though we've been married for so many years, darling, you still look like you're experiencing your first love~~"

Mobius looked up, a pleased and satisfied smile on his face.

"Darling's getting excited too, isn't he? Too bad..."

Mobius glanced at the scene in the office.

"It's working hours now."

The excitement and pleasure on Mobius's face faded, replaced by a slight disappointment. However, even so, Mobius didn't seem to have any intention of getting off Liu Bai. Instead, he went a step further and lay down on Liu Bai.

... Perhaps this is "a step back" compared to the sudden attack just now?

"By the way, what kind of person is this Miss Elysia that Darling mentioned?" Mobius suddenly asked as they snuggled together, feeling each other's presence.

Upon hearing this question, Liu Bai was immediately jolted awake, snapping out of his mental blankness.

"... ordinary combat personnel."

"Liar." Mobius reached out and pinched Liu Bai's cheek. "Judging from Darling's reaction, the other person must be a pretty girl?"

Well... so-so...

"Snort..."

Mobius's eyebrows twitched, whether from being reluctantly persuaded or simply too lazy to pursue the matter.

"You're trying to fool me for another woman. I'll settle the score with you tonight, Darling."

"... washboard?"

"Of course, it's paying grain taxes."

Mobius revealed a slightly manic smile and reached out to touch Liu Bai's face.

"Maybe it's because I've been giving Darling too much attention lately that he has time to associate with those shady women."

"... They're not exactly shady characters."

"Isn't seducing a married man considered immoral?"

Mobius changed his touch to a pull, looking quite dissatisfied.

"Is it possible that this is just a legitimate attempt to help?" Liu Bai slapped Mobius's hand away and said with some helplessness.

"Hmm~ Since Darling said so, we'll believe you this once—but don't even think about escaping tonight's punishment." Mobius lazily lowered his hand and touched Liu Bai's chest.

The punishment tonight... Why am I inexplicably excited and looking forward to it?

No, perhaps this is the normal reaction a man should have?

But then again, is the scenario in this simulation where I and Mobius are set up as an old married couple?

They were completely inseparable... Given what just happened, if this place weren't a mix of office and medical room, but just a simple office, it probably would have turned into daytime debauchery.

Helpless, Liu Bai seemed to remember something and looked up at the desk next to him.

If I remember correctly, there was a picture of only Mobius there...

The group photo that only featured Mobius has now been transformed into a glamorous wedding portrait, in which Mobius, dressed in a wedding gown, blushes deeply.

Could this simulation be a real "other world line"?

"Darling, I want beef stew tonight," Mobius suddenly said softly.

"Tomato? Potato? Or radish?" Liu Bai replied softly.

This peaceful and warm atmosphere...

"Let's have beef stew with tomatoes."

"Okay, I'll make it for you tonight."

"... Then it's settled."

Mobius climbed off Liu Bai and stretched.

"Energy replenished, time to get back to work... As for the badge... I don't know what that person wants to do with it, but if they need it temporarily, they can use mine."

Mobius walked to his desk and rummaged through several drawers. Finally, under nineteen penalty notices, Mobius found his long-forgotten badge.

The number [1] is engraved on the back of the badge.

"Here, remember to make her return it. Also, tell her you are already a married man."

Mobius casually tossed the badge of honor to Liu Bai.

As Liu Bai caught the badge, a helpless expression appeared on his face.

[Goal achieved]

[This simulation has ended]

"Forehead..."

Mobius, feeling a bit of a headache, propped himself up from his desk.

"I think I drank a bit too much last night... but I even dreamed about that guy Liu Bai... um..."

As if remembering something, Mobius's face immediately turned red.

"Ugh... Damn it, why would I have such a dream, and I... I was with that guy..."

Mobius subconsciously licked his slightly chapped lips.

"Never mind, let me have some water first..."

Mobius staggered to the pool, turned on the tap, and shamelessly took a sip.

After taking a sip of water, Mobius felt much better.

"Phew... But come to think of it, this dream was too bland, wasn't it? Shouldn't it have fast-forwarded to the evening?"

You actually took the badge and left? You should apologize to the whole nation for this dream!

"And speaking of which, Liu Bai in this dream was more real and perfect than I imagined in previous dreams... Haha... Maybe this is what they mean by gains and losses? But why is it a badge? And why did other women's names appear?"

Mobius sat back down at his desk and fell into deep thought.

"Elysia... Eternal Paradise? This sounds like something out of a fairy tale? Is this implying that all of this is just a fairy tale?"

Thinking of this, Mobius's face darkened.

What is this? Stabbing yourself in the heart? Are you out of your mind?!

"... Never mind, it was just a dream."

Mobius scratched his messy green hair.

There was nothing he could do; Mobius was hungover and didn't have time to take care of his hair... Besides, without Liu Bai around, Mobius wasn't actually that motivated to take care of himself.

The motivation for taking care of things every day in the past was less about habit and more about being ready for Liu Bai's return at any time.

"Sigh... Let's look at today's work schedule, Blanca —ah, that guy's already gone."

Mobius looked helpless.

"Like doctor, like assistant. The doctor was deceived by a man, and the assistant was also deceived by a man... It seems we need to find a new assistant."

Thinking about it, even my assistant is married.

If my relationship with Liu Bai were really like the one in my dream, then maybe their child would already be in school by now.

... So that dream still had flaws.

Mobius smiled wryly, then found the schedule he had prepared before leaving work the night before. Just as he was about to take a good look at it, there was a knock on the door.

Thump thump...

"Please come in."

Mobius said without looking up.

"Get to the point. If..."

Um... wait a minute, something doesn't sound right about this sentence?

Mobius put down his schedule with a twitching smile and looked up at the person who had come to him.

... was a staff member wearing a full-body work uniform.

Mobius sighed with a mixture of disappointment and relief... No matter what, she didn't want Liu Bai to see her looking so unkempt.

Then, looking at the fully staffed group in front of him, Mobius began to ask questions in a businesslike manner:

"Who are you? Which department are you from? What are you doing here? And is it necessary to wear a gas mask?"

"Um... well..."

"Liu Bai is truly remarkable."