Ark Simulator, Aren't I Supposed to Have No Physical Form?

"You can come to me anytime if you want to touch my tail. Oh, and if you want to touch Tomimi's tail, I can give you the chance to punish her."

After saying that, Gavial flicked his tail and went to Huang's side, sat down to drink and pass the time, waiting for Tomimi to finish packing and come back.

The Eunectes watched Gavial's retreating figure with some dissatisfaction, resting its chin on Su Rui's shoulder, and asked with some confusion:

So, what exactly happened?

"You know I'm a frequent visitor to Rhodes Island, right?"

"Yes, I know that. You told me about it before." After all, Su Rui's mother is Doctor from Rhodes Island, so it's perfectly normal for Su Rui to go back to Rhodes Island.

The Eunectes nodded, Su Rui rubbed her cheek against Eunectes, which eased her slight displeasure caused by Gavial, before slowly explaining:

"I would occasionally help out at Rhodes Island, or visit the Medical Department staff and bring them gifts, and over time I became familiar with them."

Of course, another reason is that Su Rui's presence has greatly reduced the workload of the Medical Department in many situations, as well as his aura that makes people subconsciously want to be close to him.

The Eunectes nodded. "So you and Gavial have touched each other's tails? Hmm, I have all sorts of tails, so it's normal to be interested."

"Why are there so many different kinds?" The Eunectes didn't quite understand, looking at Su Rui with a puzzled expression, and then at the others.

Finally, the Doctor answered the Eunectes's question, "You are not the only host of Su Rui; there are others. And Su Rui's appearance depends on the host's race, so his characteristics can vary greatly."

'So, you're not only intimate with me?' The Eunectes tensed up immediately, tightening its tail around Su Rui's waist.

'Um... I...'

Before Su Rui could even figure out how to explain, the Eunectes had already come up with a reason for him:

'Hmm, never mind, it's not important. You don't seem to have the ability to decide this yourself, right? I see there's a Upper System managing this matter?'

'Yes, that old man from the Upper System always does things that are hard to understand, but overall, it's not too bad.'

The Eunectes stopped dwelling on the matter and instead buried her face in Su Rui's arms, letting Su Rui hold her head, silently enjoying the warmth Su Rui brought.

Su Rui wasn't quite sure how the Eunectes, with its simple and crude thinking from the rainforest, came to such a conclusion, but this saved him the trouble of explaining and getting the Eunectes to accept it.

With this thought in mind, Su Rui reached out and ruffled the Eunectes's hair. Unfortunately, it didn't have any furry ears, so Su Rui had to settle for playing with the Eunectes's pointed ears instead.

Although the pointed ears felt quite nice to the touch, and they would twitch when Su Rui stroked them with her fingers, it just didn't feel quite the same.

As Tomimi returned with her luggage, several people who were originally in the rainforest, including Su Rui, Eunectes, Tomimi, and Hiyo Flint, boarded Rhodes Island's aircraft.

However, when Big Ugly boarded the aircraft, he had to reduce some weight by removing the heavy armor, leaving only the main structure, in order to board the aircraft.

As the aircraft took off, the Eunectes looked with a hint of regret at the dismantled armor on the ground. Su Rui sat beside her, both of their legs dangling from the aircraft's hatch, enjoying the breeze as they watched the rainforest recede into the distance.

"Alright, don't be sad. Rhodes Island has more and more professional engineering operators, and more materials. To be honest, I think the Big Ugly's skeleton is a bit weak right now, so we'll definitely have to replace almost everything on it, including the engine."

The Eunectes nodded, rested its head on Su Rui's shoulder, and tried to find Su Rui's tail with its tail, only to find that Su Rui's tail seemed to be hooked on something.

The Eunectes turned its head in confusion and saw that Su Rui's snake tail was hooked around the seat of the aircraft, firmly fixing its body to the aircraft, as if Su Rui was very worried that it would suddenly fall off.

"What's so interesting? You better watch out, or you might actually fall!" Su Rui saw the Eunectes's smile through her Scanning Vision and scolded her irritably.

"No, I wasn't laughing at anything. Speaking of which, what are we supposed to do after we get to Rhodes Island?"

"I've already arranged your dorm room. We can go there to rest whenever we arrive. Also, I've reserved a spot for Big Ugly in the Engineering Department. If you'd like, we can start working on Big Ugly's modifications as soon as we get there, and then go back to the dorm to rest when we're tired."

Su Rui would handle things like onboarding agents directly, since background checks and information gathering were things Su Rui could easily do with a little thought.

It didn't take long for the aircraft to take Su Rui and the others back to Rhodes Island. The Eunectes had no interest in resting in the dormitory, so it immediately dragged Su Rui to the Engineering Department, wanting to start modifying Big Ugly.

So, Su Rui controlled Big Ugly and followed behind him and the Eunectes, all the way to an empty cubicle in the Engineering Department.

Under Su Rui's control, Big Ugly voluntarily came to the fixed frame and was hoisted into the air by the robotic arm to facilitate subsequent modifications.

Su Rui then led the Eunectes to the control panel, where there was also a table for drawing and planning.

"Let's first see what materials we have here, and then we'll consider how to strengthen the Big Ugly. Actually, I've already roughly designed the skeleton and the basic device layout."

As Su Rui spoke, she took out the design she had drawn from the System Space, pasted it on the design table, and then walked outside:

"You can familiarize yourself with the tools here first. I'll go talk to the Doctor about the tools and materials. With her here, these won't be a problem."

"Okay... don't you need me to go with you?" The Eunectes looked at Su Rui with some concern. Although this was Rhodes Island, she still lacked a sense of security.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon." Su Rui winked at the anaconda.

Volume 8, Chapter 477: Eunectes: So expensive!

"Remember to come back soon." The Eunectes watched Su Rui's departing figure, feeling a pang of loneliness.

Having spent so much time with Su Rui, Su Rui was like an addictive drug to the Eunectes. Even a short separation made her feel uncomfortable and unbearable.

"Hmm, I'll bring you a present when I come back."

Su Rui turned her head and winked at the somewhat hesitant Eunectes, then opened the door to the Engineering Department's cubicle, entered the password, opened the workroom door, and walked out.

However, just as Su Rui left and took a few steps, a black figure emerged from the corner behind her and slipped in before the automatic door of the workshop closed.

The Eunectes looked at the black-haired woman who had suddenly slipped in with a mixture of suspicion and wariness. Its hand instinctively gripped the axe beside it, and it coldly questioned:

Who are you?

"No, no, no, don't be nervous. My name is Closure, I'm just someone who came here to sell my products." The black-haired girl looked frightened when she saw the axe in Closure's hand, and waved her hands nervously to show that she meant no harm.

"... What brings you here?" The Eunectes frowned, not making a move against Closure, but remaining vigilant nonetheless.

"As a merchant, of course I'm here to promote my goods. I can provide almost anything here, it just depends on what you need. Would you like to take a look at the goods offered by Closure's Shop?"

Although she was asking a question, Closure had already moved closer to the Eunectes and handed it Eunectes data panel.

The Eunectes took the data panel from Closure and glanced at it, but finding nothing it wanted, it simply returned the panel to Closure and walked to the workbench, showing Closure the diagram that Su Rui had pasted on it:

"I need the materials marked on this. If you have them here, you can show them to me."

Closure glanced at the materials needed in the blueprints, her eyes lighting up immediately. She praised:

"You must be an exceptionally skilled and meticulous mechanic. These materials boast outstanding performance and offer excellent value for money!"

As she spoke, Closure manipulated the data panel for a few moments, looked at the blueprints on the workbench, put all the materials shown on the blueprints into the shopping cart, and then displayed them to the Eunectes:

"Look, with so many materials, based on the quantity you specified, this is the total cost."

The Eunectes nodded, casually taking the data panel from Closure's hand, glanced at it, and then instinctively exclaimed in surprise:

"How can there be so many?!"

Closure and the Eunectes were both stunned, staring at each other in bewilderment, especially Closure: "Don't you know the price of these materials? I already gave you a discount~"

"..." The Eunectes realized something. First, she had no money. Second, even if her salary was not small, it would be impossible for her to fill this astronomical hole in a few months.

Although it came from the rainforest and didn't know much about the economic system of this land, looking at the string of numbers in front of it, the Eunectes knew it definitely couldn't produce them.

After a brief silence, the Eunectes looked at Closure and spoke somewhat awkwardly:

What is the typical salary for Rhodes Island operator?

"Hmm?" Closure paused, looking at the Eunectes before her, vaguely sensing that something was amiss, but she still answered the Eunectes's question:

"Rhodes Island offers pretty good salaries and benefits. In addition to the usual medical benefits, the regular wages are also quite good."

Closure offered a relatively substantial figure, and although the Eunectes didn't fully understand the local economic situation, she felt the salary was quite good.

However, there is a problem: this relatively generous salary is still too meager compared to the materials Su Rui wrote.

The Eunectes paused for a moment, then looked at Closure: "I don't have the money to buy these things right now. Can I ask you for help later when my people return?"

"No problem, you're welcome to visit Closure's shop anytime if you want to buy anything."

Closure somewhat surprised, but she wasn't angry at the Eunectes's words. Anyway, there would always be a chance to sell the goods, so there was no need to rush.

Maybe the Eunectes's friend is a very wealthy person? In any case, it won't hurt to be polite.

Closure smiled and waved to the Eunectes: "In that case, I won't bother you any longer. Closure's shop is always open to you!"

Closure turned and walked towards the studio door, intending to leave.

Just then, Su Rui returned from the Doctor's place with some things and opened the door, seeing Closure preparing to leave.

Su Rui looked at Closure and paused for a moment. The two exchanged a glance, Closure immediately recognized Su Rui. Her eyes widened, and she seemed lost in thought.

"Closure, what are you doing here?"

Su Rui approached Closure with some confusion and handed her the data tablet. "Perfect timing, I need to buy some things here. Just bring over everything on the list, the Doctor will pay."

"Oh? Okay, I understand. I'll bring your things over right away."

Closure nodded blankly, glanced at the shopping cart she hadn't yet deleted, compared it with the list Su Rui had given her, and found no discrepancies. She then looked up and smiled at Su Rui.

"Alright, I'll go prepare it now and make sure it's delivered to you very soon!"

As she was leaving, Closure gently nudged Su Rui with her shoulder, still somewhat resentful, and muttered a complaint:

"You didn't even tell me you were coming back?" That's awful. I need to find a way to get revenge.

"And you? I wasn't gone for very long either. I barely left and you slipped in to sell things, huh?" Su Rui glanced at Closure face.

"You didn't even glance at my back. My presence is quite recognizable, isn't it?"

Indeed, Su Rui's aura, which made people instinctively want to be close to her, was instantly recognizable to everyone. Closure was just too eager to sell her things, which is why she didn't see Su Rui and didn't recognize her.

Thinking of this, Closure felt a little guilty and avoided Su Rui's gaze, chuckling awkwardly, "Haha, well, I have something to do, but I'll bring you what you need as soon as possible. Oh, and I'll bring you some snacks when I come back!"

"Remember to bring some food that can be stored for a long time; we might be staying in the studio for a while."

Okay~

Volume 8, Chapter 478: Eunectes: Don't go!

After seeing Closure, Su Rui returned to sit down next to the Eunectes. The Eunectes's tail instinctively wrapped around Su Rui's waist, pressing against him.

"Isn't there a need to be in such a hurry? Closure will be back soon."

"No..." the Eunectes said somewhat shyly, "I just didn't expect these materials to be so expensive."

"That's normal. After all, to create a high-performance mecha, the materials and various devices must also be of very high quality."

Su Rui sat beside the Eunectes, her long tail coiled around Eunectes thigh, and gently patted its fair and firm calves.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of these problems. You can use your salary to buy yourself some good food or nice clothes."

The Eunectes nodded, still somewhat uneasy. "That number is far too high. Are you sure it's okay?"

"It's nothing for Rhodes Island, and I took a look; my mother has indeed made Rhodes Island very wealthy during this time."

Su Rui gently patted the Eunectes's leg with her tail to comfort her.

"Alright, don't overthink it. The materials you used to use were all obtained directly from the rainforest, so apart from labor costs, you could say you didn't put in any effort. It's normal to feel a bit out of place now."

"Yes, I'll think of another way to make it up to you." The Eunectes nodded, nestled close to Su Rui, and nuzzled Su Rui cheek.

"After we enhance Big Ugly, what use will it be? Isn't Rhodes Island a medical company? It shouldn't encounter many problems, right?"

Thinking of this, a hint of disappointment flashed in the Eunectes's eyes.

"That's your misconception. Rhodes Island isn't exactly a safe place. It might be relatively secure, but it's not immune to trouble."

As Su Rui spoke, she showed Rhodes Island the troubles it had experienced through the Eunectes's vision:

"Rhodes Island won't let you miss out on a fight."

"But isn't this a medical company?"

"Actually, the medical company is just a side business; the main job is probably just wandering around and solving problems."

Su Rui wasn't entirely sure either, after all, Rhodes Island, the Doctor, and that old man Priestess were all very mysterious when they talked to him, never revealing everything they wanted to say.

The Eunectes nodded, not pressing further, and instead nuzzled against Su Rui's cheek, its tail twitching slightly.

However, the timing Tai He, so Su Rui showed the Eunectes the Scanning Vision:

"Closure is on her way with the materials; we might run into her."

Su Rui leaned close to the Eunectes's pointed ears and whispered:

"However, if you like, I can lock the studio door and have Closure outside for a few hours before opening the door to let her in?"

The Eunectes shook its head, a blush creeping onto its cheeks.

"No, let's focus on transforming Big Ugly first."

It seems that Eunectes can feel shy, especially when there's a possibility of being caught by someone else.