Just took a look, and now I have to be responsible?

"What should we do? Even if I wanted to take responsibility, you wouldn't be interested in me, would you? You already thought I was a pervert, so let's just pretend it was all a misunderstanding…"

Before Yoru Machi could finish speaking, Cui took out a large bag of gold coins from her storage space.

"I want you to be my… hus… husband."

As she said this, Cui's voice trembled and was almost completely broken due to intense shame.

Yoru Machi: (_;)

Yoru Machi looked at the Elf Maiden in front of him with a shocked expression, having clearly heard and understood her words.

He had thought of many ways the maiden might punish him, but this particular situation was something Yoru Machi never could have imagined, no matter how hard he tried to rack his brain.

This wasn't a punishment at all, it was a reward!

Honestly, Cui's beauty was flawless. Even in this world with its exceptionally high average beauty standards, Yoru Machi hadn't met any maiden more beautiful than Cui so far.

And now, such a beautiful Elf Maiden was practically giving herself away. Was this seriously not some kind of adult-only world? Why was this plot so absurd?

If he agreed, would he be able to achieve racial integration and move directly to the paid content?

After all, an episode was only twenty-plus minutes long, and if you cut off the beginning and end, it would be less than twenty minutes in total. Yoru Machi was confident in his abilities, feeling that twenty minutes would be more than enough to finish the battle.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying this because I like you, it's because… those older ladies nearby saw us in that state earlier.

They also thought we were a married couple, so this is purely to maintain the act for them… Yes, that's it. So don't overthink it.

I am a pure maiden of the Elf Race, how could I possibly like a pervert like you."

Seeing Yoru Machi fall silent, lost in his thoughts, the Elf Maiden quickly explained her previous statement with a flushed face.

As a complete straight man, Yoru Machi immediately believed her explanation and said with a knowing expression, "I see. Because of the previous misunderstanding, your reputation has been negatively affected?

Indeed, if you weren't married, and you did something like that, the woman would definitely be considered a shameless woman.

The Elf Race cherishes its reputation, so it's understandable that you would do this…"

Hearing Yoru Machi perfectly patch up her explanation and make it sound logical, Cui couldn't help but feel speechless.

She had never been in a relationship, but she knew that most human men, when faced with an Elf Maiden like her throwing herself at them, wouldn't react like this.

An Elf Maiden wants to be your wife! Shouldn't you be trying to make this a reality? What's with this clear-headed, rational demeanor?

"Miss Cui, please don't worry. Although it was a misunderstanding, I do bear some responsibility for this matter, so I will play the role of husband properly from now on.

As for compensation, please forget it. While I do like money, I at least have professional integrity.

I will cooperate fully until Miss Cui wishes to move out, or feels that this relationship no longer needs to be maintained."

Looking at the large bag of gold coins in front of Cui, Yoru Machi estimated there were at least a hundred gold coins, which further solidified his belief that she was a rich woman.

However, Yoru Machi ultimately resisted the strong urge in his heart and refused such compensation.

She had already given him a feast for his eyes, and he had received so many benefits. To take her money now would be too much.

Moreover, if he took this money, wouldn't he become… well, that kind of person?

In short, he liked money, but he wouldn't compromise his principles.

"Hmph, suit yourself. Since you've agreed to my request, we'll have to act as a married couple outside.

And since you have such a young and beautiful wife, you can't go flirting with other women anymore."

Seeing Yoru Machi refuse her compensation, Cui's lips curved slightly, and she added a few more conditions.

"Wait, wasn't impersonating a married couple only for those few old ladies living nearby? Why do we have to pretend to be married outside? No one else knows about what just happened.

And not flirting with girls… The requirement that I can't interact with other women is too much! How am I supposed to find a partner then! I was originally thinking that since I'm in another world, I'd at least marry a beautiful girl from this world!"

Hearing Cui's additional conditions, Yoru Machi naturally protested. He had agreed so readily because he thought their role-playing game was confined to this house.

He was an adventurer, and Cui needed to travel the world searching for Ancient Relics. They wouldn't be home for days on end, and might not even return for ten to fifteen days. The chance of them meeting was even lower.

It was for this reason that Yoru Machi had no objections to such a marital role-play.

But now, it seemed Cui's role-playing game was clearly not as simple as he had imagined!

"Hmph, you already agreed to it earlier, so I get to decide the rules.

Besides, those old ladies clearly have loose lips. Can you guarantee they won't spread what they just saw?

And if we're a couple, wouldn't it be strange for us to act separately? People aren't stupid. If we act like that, won't they quickly see through our act?

As an adventurer, you just want to make money, right? I'm not interested in wealth at all. My goal is only to collect Ancient Relics lost around the world, so our objectives don't conflict.

If we team up, I can help you complete your adventurer requests, and I won't charge you anything.

In return, if you find any information about Ancient Relics, you must help me to the best of your ability. I won't have you working for free either; I can even pay you a certain reward."

Yoru Machi was eventually persuaded by Cui because the conditions she offered were too generous.

Yoru Machi didn't mind teaming up. Cui's strength was indeed impressive, so having a free powerhouse wouldn't hurt.

Conversely, if he helped find information about Ancient Relics, he could even earn some extra money. Where else could he find such a good deal?

The only downside for Yoru Machi was that even when they teamed up, he would still have to maintain the previous agreement with Cui and play the role of a married couple. Furthermore, Yoru Machi couldn't flirt with other girls because Cui stated that their Elf Race practiced monogamy!