Dad!

Ah, I can already see your doomed future, you crybaby.

Ah, see, what did I tell you?

As Mei's steps suddenly stopped, the Herrscher of Thunder suddenly began to roar loudly in Mei's mind.

[Hahahaha, our base got raided—how do you feel, how do you feel, Mei?]

At this moment, when Raiden Mei was still a few seconds away from Lin Yu, she suddenly saw a figure approaching Lin Yu.

Anna, you—

[What do you mean "you"? They made up their minds faster than you, and acting quickly naturally gives you an advantage.]

So, are you planning to back down now, or...?

[Should I go over there now and confront that chestnut-haired girl head-on?]

Just minutes ago, Lin Yu was sitting on a beach chair, but now...

—I felt very uneasy, which was quite strange.

This unease wasn't that he sensed any danger, but rather that he had a lingering feeling in his heart.

Moreover, the system's actions now make him feel that something is very wrong.

In his opinion, the system should be very active today.

After spending so much time together, he felt he had a general idea of the system's personality.

It's not that he's inherently bad, but when he's looking for fun, he really... can be quite awful.

Moreover, it's unusual that a system that primarily focuses on the lower body would remain completely silent after everyone changed into swimsuits.

[Sigh, this system thinks that although you, host, have figured out this system's personality, you still haven't understood this system's operating pattern.]

So, you're not causing trouble today?

Don't misunderstand this system. This system stirs up trouble purely for fun, and it mostly stays at the verbal level.

But today, things are different.

What's different about you? The more you act like this, the more easily I feel myself panicking.

Ah, if I had to say something, it would be...

[—Haha, the fun is already here. Don't you think this system should just stay silent and watch the show?]

[This system will try to keep quiet for today; there's definitely going to be plenty of fun!]

Ha, come on, it's just everyone changing into swimsuits, what kind of fun can you expect from that?

Oh, so tough today?

Have you figured things out, or have you given up on yourself?

Hehe, of course they are the same.

Now I finally understand.

Since I've already become stronger thanks to the Blank Key, why should I be afraid of Sirin?

Since everyone likes me, now that I have no more reservations, why should I be so timid and hesitant?

Be bold in doing things, be bold in loving!

This is what I want to do now.

[Wow, Lin Yu, have you finally gone mad?!]

No, this isn't madness; it's a decision I made after seeing reality clearly.

[Wow, your personality has changed drastically. If this system weren't monitoring your mental state, I would have thought you'd already been Herrscher Transformation by the implanted Herrscher Core.]

Wow, I finally started acting according to your pattern, and now you suspect I've been corrupted by the law.

"Master, the way you look at me makes me feel a little sad."

No, no, no, it's just that your personality has changed too drastically.

[If this were a character from a novel, this system would question whether it's out of character (OOC).]

I simply saw my true colors and made a decision.

With no more reservations, I finally made my decision!

Starting today...

—Become the Sea King!

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Chapter 209. Dad!

Starting today...

—Become the Sea King!

After hearing Lin Yu's inner thoughts, the system immediately let out a cold laugh.

[Hehehe, you make it sound so impressive, but—your lack of action is the best proof that you're just putting on a show!]

[And do you think this system didn't notice? From the moment you arrived at this beach, you activated the Mirror Mind and Sword Heart techniques to suppress your restless heart.]

Oh, you noticed that?

[Yes, you underestimate this system. Discovering things is as natural to this system as breathing... oh wait, this system doesn't need to breathe.]

To put it another way, discovering this kind of thing is easier than the system figuring out what witty remarks to make today.

I did underestimate you, but I think you just don't understand.

[This system truly doesn't understand why you're actively suppressing your desires.]

Right now, everyone on this beach except me is a beautiful girl.

Yeah, so what?

I suppose I am also a teenager with normal sexual orientation.

Yeah, so what?

If I don't suppress my inner desires in front of everyone now...

The joystick will stand up, which is not good.

[...]

You've really changed a lot.

This is called complete relaxation.

Previously, the enemies I had to guard against were Otto and the Honkai, but now...

Otto is indeed very strong, but with the connection between the Blank Key and the Divine Key, I might not even lose to him in a one-on-one fight.

Moreover, with Sue in charge now, even if Otto wants to cause trouble, he'll have to get past Sue first. Under these circumstances, my being on edge is just scaring myself.

[It's hard to believe you would say something like that—where did that cowardly Lin Yu go?!]

I'm still very afraid of dying, but I've focused all my sense of crisis on the Honkai and Kevin might be released from prison at any time.

I don't quite understand Otto's current mindset, but if he wants to cause trouble, Sue will stop him. We're in a state where 'even if we confront each other, neither of us can completely dominate the other.'

He's a madman, but when it comes to plans, this madman will temporarily compromise.

Since I know everything is fine now, why should I scare myself and worry?

I want to have fun!

I want to be a Sea King!

[Well said, but what does this have to do with suppressing your inner desires?]

I think you really don't understand.

Although everyone seems to like me quite a bit, I can't predict what they'll think if they see my joystick raised at a time like this.

Image is very important. If people knew I was a lecher at heart...

Ha, the life of Schicksal Knight is about to end.

Master, my mind is made up, you don't need to persuade me anymore.

Starting today, I, Lin Yu, will begin to implement my "two no's" principle and begin my Crystal Palace plan.

[Huh? Aren't the three principles of a scumbag boyfriend? How come you're taking kickbacks?]

It's fine to neither take the initiative nor refuse; being irresponsible is going too far.

[You've held firm to your principles in some inexplicable place, host.]

Even if this system can sense that what you're saying now is sincere, this system still feels that some fun is about to begin!

You can worry that I might stumble intermittently, but please don't worry that I might be overturned, okay?

[Hey, then this system will be watching closely, 'Cold-Faced Hunk'.]

At this moment, Lin Yu, who was wearing sunglasses, heard footsteps coming from around him and immediately looked towards the source of the sound.

"Lin Yu."

At this moment, Anna, having mustered her courage, walked slowly to Lin Yu with a stiff body and asked him in a seemingly natural manner.

"I heard from Senior Ghost that in order to train you to be an outstanding agent, she and Senior Rita also taught you some other skills."

"This is my first time at the beach, and I can't swim. Could you... be my swimming coach?"

[Oh, Anna has boarded the track.]

Alright, just relax and keep an eye on things.

What are you afraid of? You've already achieved enlightenment, so just go for it!

That's what I said, but why do I feel... when I try to take Anna's hand?

Fu Hua, why are you staring at me and Anna?

[Hehehe, it's starting, it's starting, it's starting!]

System, I have a question.

Since you asked so sincerely—

It was just a casual question, nothing too serious.

[No matter what, this system will mercifully tell you—rest assured, she doesn't know you stole her first kiss.]

Come to think of it, after finding out, she probably already slapped me in the face with her scalpel.

Hehehe, but even so, she still came over.

Hmph, go ahead and laugh.

No, no, no, now is not the time to laugh, after all...

These things are just appetizers.

Looking at Lin Yu at this moment, Fu Hua, after feeling Lin Yu's gaze, really felt that she had been acting more and more strangely lately.

Originally, although she planned to attend the event, she did not intend to participate much.

In her own mind, she attended the event simply to avoid appearing too out of place.

But just yesterday, Fu Hua inexplicably arrived at the Commercial Street and, in a daze, chose a swimsuit that wasn't too revealing but suited her.

After changing into her swimsuit today, she actually felt a tiny bit... excited?

It's such a strange feeling.

After my health improved, I felt like something was off about me.