The Malleability Project (3K) (Continued)

The Earthspirit gave an awkward laugh.

While handling business negotiations in the first person, Earthspirit learned some inside information. However, based on the same secrecy that Oute and Kal'tsit were both emulated, this information has not yet been passed on to Dobermann.

"Wait!" Dobermann suddenly realized something. "You're the Doctor's representative in Lungmen, you definitely know more about these things than I do!"

A noise came from the entrance of the cafeteria.

"I heard that the young chef from that famous rinnoju (roasted meatball) shop has started working here."

"We are not open to the public!"

"Oh, I'll pay!" the tattooed White Dragon arm chuckled. "Don't be so rigid."

"Adding an extra pair of chopsticks won't affect your employees' meals."

She peered inside, her longan eyes scanning the area, and soon found the bear with white spots on its face.

"... Last night... you were showing off... by picking me up... what if... you're in deep trouble on the way!"

Behind the window, Jie Zheng listened intently to Uncle Dong's reprimand, his eyes vacant.

So focused that only a few words could be heard.

Meanwhile, he was also busy with his work, serving one serving of rice noodle roll after another out of the window.

"Master Dong is here too!?" With that, Nian darted around Lupo at the door.

"Hey! You!"

The staff member muttered something and let her pass, not realizing that White Dragon had already bypassed the security guards around the office area by arriving at the cafeteria entrance.

But he was so vigilant...

"Ah!" The staff member suddenly realized something. "Why are you eating scale pills so early in the morning?"

Just as White Dragon Long was striding confidently toward her favorite chef, the bickering of two sisters suddenly caught her attention.

"... I'm doing this all for your own good!"

"What I hate most is your self-righteous attitude!"

The White Dragon paused.

She looked thoughtfully towards the window.

Uncle Dong seemed to have calmed down and was now smiling broadly as he "entered" the guests, while Jie was sent to the back to quickly serve the food.

Uncle Dong seems to be a little unfamiliar with the operations at the canteen window.

You can go anytime, especially since they're making rice noodle rolls right now.

The White Dragon approached the two Sarkaz girls with a grin.

"Did the sisters have a fight?"

Lava reacted as if on cue, shouting loudly, "I didn't! It was her! It was Phoebe who was trying to force me to eat the nutritional meals again!"

"It's just a suggestion... Lava, you're consuming too much sodium and fat for breakfast."

Although her tone was gentle, Phoebe's "suggestion" clearly contained a kind of older sisterly "coercion."

"Enough with the fuss! I just ate too many beans and wanted to try a Lungmen- style breakfast once in a while!"

"Nutritious meals?" Nian seemed to be thinking, and she looked at the "older sister" among the Sarkaz girls.

Although she's the older sister, she seems to be a little shorter than her younger sister.

Phoebe proudly held it up. "Ta-da! A lettuce burger without meat, cheese, or pickles!"

"It sounds delicious." Nian rubbed his smooth chin and said lazily, "Mind if I try some?"

"..." Lava choked for a moment, his eyes widening as he stared intently at White Dragon: "A hamburger without meat! That can't even be called a hamburger!?"

Phoebe corrected her, "They even removed the cheese and pickles!"

Lava even more irritated. "Cheese and meat are fine, but if you keep the pickles, I might be able to tolerate it!"

"But aren't pickled cucumbers vegetarian!? Why are you removing even the only flavorful part of them!?"

"Harmful substances can easily be produced during the pickling process of pickled cucumbers!"

"Stop talking nonsense! Healthy food just doesn't taste good!"

"How can you say that! The most important function of food is to provide you with nutrition! Simply considering taste is the reason why your body will have problems!"

"Pfft."

Nian couldn't help but laugh out loud.

At another dining table, not long ago...

"... If you feel very tired afterwards, why don't you just tell the Doctor?"

Earthspirit swallowed his food before saying, "If we mention this to Doc Otter, he'll definitely replace him."

Dobermann casually asked, "What's wrong with that? Compared to people who force themselves to take on work beyond their capabilities, the Doctor appreciates more those whose strengths and weaknesses are clearly defined, and who won't make decisions on their own when assigning tasks."

"... Miss Dobermann, you haven't had much contact with Doc Otter, have you?" The Earthspirit kept the other half of the sentence to itself: and always used the formal title "Doctor."

"Yes, but his aura is too obvious. Commanders with exceptional abilities and a slight arrogance are all like that."

The Earthspirit revealed the truth. "Although it is indeed very tiring, but..."

If we change the person, wouldn't it be impossible to study that state? It's clearly the same brain, but under Oute's use, it seems even the autonomic nervous system in the digestive tract is being used as a resource for thought...

Countless possibilities unfold before your eyes, only to gradually recede as you make your choices.

This feeling was both captivating and intriguing to the Earthspirit.

Is there a way to bypass Oute and enter this state independently?

Despite adhering to a no-overtime policy, researching projects that interest me counts as a form of entertainment!

No matter what, Earthspirit is ultimately a scholar.

"But Doc Otter never makes me work overtime, and his allowance is always settled immediately."

To openly discuss your own boss... saying it out loud is somewhat reckless.

"Speaking of allowances..." Dobermann wanted to say something more, but the voices of the Phoebe and Lava sisters had already exceeded her pre-set warning line.

"Excuse me, I need to leave for a while."

She said she was leaving for a while, but she ended up eating the rest of the rice noodle rolls in one go.

--Yes, the Dobermann instructors are also experiencing the Lungmen -style breakfast.

Furthermore, since Uncle Dong and Mr. Jie are quite skilled in this area, this is Dobermann's second serving.

Watching Dobermann's departing figure, Earthspirit first gave a bitter smile, then her expression calmed down.

Oute looked at the bagel and the sliced white sausage in front of Earthspirit, and slowly took a sip of hot milk.

White sausages are also processed using a method that involves curing.

The Earthspirit thought to itself: Could it be that Doc Otter is actually very close to Lungmen right now? There's no Dream-Sleep Device to assist me...

"Doc Otter, this is my breakfast. Although it is still my body that is eating it, it is not me who is enjoying it now."

"Sorry, it looks very appetizing." Oute manipulated the Earthspirit's hand to slowly place the fork back onto the plate.

How long did you work overtime last night?

"Just fell asleep."

Oute managed to "go to bed early" today. However, his breakfast was rather perfunctory, mainly consisting of sugar and caffeine.

However, the successful operations of Team W, Eyjafjalla, and Team Provence left him with only the commercial acquisition of Lungmen as his urgent task.

That coffee was a complete waste of money.

"..."

Faced with a boss who was even more adept at self-exploitation, Earthspirit fervent supporter of the eight-hour workday wisely refrained from continuing the conversation—though she was Oute activated "Originium Arts" while he was sleeping.

"Eat if you want," the Earthspirit said helplessly. "Doc Otter, is there some important business for you here now?"

Surely they didn't come here during mealtimes to indulge in their cravings?

You eat rice, I grow meat!?

What a super villain!

The Earthspirit saw its fingers twitch slightly.

Clearly, Oute was momentarily tempted.

"Yes, there is."

The Earthspirit, bewildered, examined the center of its gaze:

In the distance, the tattooed White Dragon addressed the two Sarkaz girls. "... In that case, I'll finish this hamburger!"

It seems the mediation has been completed.

But Dobermann also came to the girls' side, so they would probably have to do extra practice later.

The Earthspirit shook its head.

This surprised her: Doc Otter was gone?

What exactly are you doing here!?

Could they really be here to steal my breakfast!?

Does this mean I ruined the boss's plans?

Just Earthspirit was lost in thought, Oute lied to her in his mind, saying, "Even when I possess you, you can still control your body."

Its priority is not as high as that of Oute.

Earthspirit immediately dipped the sausage in mustard sauce and put it in her mouth.

This isn't exactly flattery; I'm going to eat it anyway.

Then again, this is my breakfast!