Ark Simulator, Don't I Have No Physical Form?

Myrtle watched as the Eunectes gave everyone an apologetic look, then quickly left the Kaafi official's office with her phone in hand. Myrtle couldn't help but shrink back, intimidated by the Eunectes's imposing presence: ' The Eunectes seems a little angry?' Myrtle suddenly felt a pang of fear that the Eunectes would find out she was there.

'She's just a little excited, don't be nervous. After all, some things aren't decisions I can make alone. The Eunectes should understand.'

As Su Rui spoke, Senran had already taken his phone and come outside the coffee shop, eagerly speaking:

"Su Rui, where are you now?"

"I don't have a new physical form yet, so even if you knew my location, it wouldn't matter~"

The light in the Eunectes's eyes visibly dimmed, but she still did not give up:

"So, Su Rui, is there something you need from me this time?"

"I have a new, Big Ugly, modification plan here. Regarding the two Autocannon on the waist, considering the issues of ammunition capacity and performance, they can be modified into Drone Cannon. When in use, the Drone Cannon can detach from the waist and then operate autonomously."

As Su Rui spoke, she sent the documents and blueprints to the Eunectes's email. "The documents are in your email, remember to check them."

"I understand. How about we pilot a mech together sometime? You should be able to operate it remotely, right?"

"Of course, no problem."

Volume 8, Chapter 486: The Adventure Plan

The Eunectes left happily, humming a little tune and swishing its long, thick tail behind it.

Myrtle couldn't help but ask curiously, "Su Rui, how did you do that?"

'Of course, it's about addressing the root cause. The Eunectes likes mechs, so just give it a good talking to.'

'So, Su Rui's on an adventure with me now? Does this mean we're about to embark on some tough adventure?'

Myrtle's eyes lit up with anticipation as she awaited Su Rui's answer.

'That's right, it is indeed a great adventure, but the journey to set off may be quite fraught with difficulties.'

Since Myrtle wasn't among those invited on this adventure, the only way to sneak in was by infiltration.

'So, what should I do?' Myrtle was not deterred by the difficulties Su Rui mentioned; on the contrary, she became even more excited.

After all, the greater the danger, the better the sense of accomplishment after a successful adventure.

'First, our destination for this adventure is an underground Durin City, located beneath the Sargon Rainforest.'

Myrtle looked somewhat surprised, but after careful consideration, she breathed a sigh of relief when she realized that the city of Durin that Su Rui mentioned was not the city where she originally lived.

'What? Are you afraid your family will be angry if they find out you're out taking risks everywhere?'

After noticing Myrtle's appearance, Su Rui couldn't help but tease her, which immediately displeased Myrtle.

The cute, petite Durin girl stomped her foot in dissatisfaction and pointed a finger at the air in front of her, emphasizing:

'I'm not scared, as long as Dad doesn't find out I used the family flag as a tablecloth.'

'So you really did that?'

'... Hmm.' Myrtle nodded.

Su Rui couldn't help but chuckle, then reassured her, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about this. That means we're accomplices, right?"

'Okay, let's continue. How do we get there to participate in that adventure?'

Myrtle's eyes lit up immediately, and she waited expectantly for Su Rui's answer, forgetting even to eat the cake in front of her.

"It's quite simple. Around the time the Eunectes makes a simple modification to her Big Ugly according to the blueprints I provided, replacing the machine guns on Big Ugly sides with Drone Cannon, it will probably be time for the Eunectes and her companions to receive an invitation, or rather, a request for help, to return to the Sargon Rainforest."

'Should we talk to the Eunectes and then set off with them?'

Without much thought, Myrtle immediately decided to get up and go find the Eunectes or Gavial, whom Su Rui had mentioned.

'No, that would let the Eunectes know you're the host I'm simulating this time.'

"So what?" Myrtle instinctively wanted to ask, but she almost immediately thought of the Eunectes's somewhat frightening posture just now.

Su Rui pressed her advantage: 'While the Eunectes certainly won't attack you, do you really want to be constantly watched by Eunectes?'

Myrtle shuddered. The thought of having a pair of eyes watching her throughout her adventures made the experience less pleasant.

So, how do we get across?

"Infiltration, of course! The Durin are perfectly small, making it ideal for squeezing into confined spaces and sneaking into the aircraft unnoticed—for example, into a suitcase that's on the cargo manifest but whose owner is unknown, seemingly arranged by Rhodes Island, and can't be thrown away."

As Su Rui spoke, she marked the Doctor's office in Myrtle's Scanning Vision:

'Now, we're about to begin the pre-adventure quest. Are you ready?'

Myrtle nodded, picked up the flag she had placed beside her, and walked towards the Doctor's office.

Of course, she didn't forget to ask Su Rui: "What are we going to the Doctor's office for? To smooth things over, of course. We need the Doctor's help to cover for us when the Eunectes and the others apply for the spaceship to go back."

Myrtle nodded. "Then why do you want me to go through the ventilation duct?"

'Because sneaking around like this gives it a better infiltration feel.'

'... Actually, given the relationship between you and the Doctor, there's no need to use such a method, is there?'

Myrtle had her own idea. "How about we bring some snacks and treats to the Doctor and ask for Doctor help? The Doctor usually works in his office and doesn't have much time to buy snacks and treats himself, plus there are restrictions from Dr. Kal'tsit, so if we bring snacks, the Doctor will definitely be very happy."

'Okay, she should like these snacks.'

Su Rui approved of Myrtle's plan, and then showed her several of the Doctor's favorite snacks.

'I didn't expect you to know so much about the Doctor's hobbies.'

Myrtle nodded. "That's more like it. Don't use sneaky methods on those you're close to; a few snacks are usually enough to get their help."

'Okay, you're right, so let's get going!'

Su Rui and Myrtle selected several pastries that Su Rui had marked at the café and packed them to take away. Su Rui stored the pastries in her System Space, while Myrtle, carrying a flag, marched in step towards the Doctor's office like an infantryman being inspected in a square.

After knocking on the Doctor's door, one immediately hears Doctor gentle and intellectual voice. "Come in."

Myrtle pushed open the door. "Doctor, we've come to see you."

"Myrtle? And..."

The Doctor, not seeing anyone else beside Myrtle, paused for a moment, then realized something, a smile playing on his lips. He watched as Myrtle pulled out a bag of pastries from somewhere and placed her hand, hidden by her sleeve, on the Doctor's desk.

The Doctor glanced at Surtr, who was acting as his assistant, opened the package of pastries, and upon seeing what was inside, a knowing look flashed in his eyes:

"So, what brings you and Su Rui here?" As he spoke, the Doctor gestured to Surtr beside him.

"Want to try some? It even has ice cream in it!"

Surtr nodded, sat down next to Myrtle, glanced at Myrtle with some confusion, and then looked at the Doctor:

"I didn't see the person named Su Rui?"

"Because Su Rui isn't here right now." The Doctor shrugged, and Myrtle took the opportunity to clear her throat:

"Doctor, Su Rui and I need your help. The Eunectes and Gavial might apply for a flying vehicle to return to the Sargon rainforest later, and we have a box that we need that flying vehicle to help transport."

Volume 8, Chapter 487 Myrtle's Little House

The Doctor agreed to Su Rui and Myrtle's request almost without hesitation, "No problem. When the Eunectes and the others come to me, just send me the forms over the network. Su Rui can handle this, right?"

Su Rui sent a thumbs-up icon to the Doctor's computer.

Myrtle then sat in the Doctor's office for a while before getting up to say goodbye.

As she closed the Doctor's door, Myrtle walked away, thinking to herself, ' The Doctor must have guessed what we were thinking, right? She's looking me up and down.'

'My plan is indeed a bit too rudimentary for those in the know, but as long as we can sneak onto the aircraft unnoticed, the plan will have just the right amount of airiness, as long as the Eunectes and the others don't know.'

Myrtle nodded. "Well, then all we have to do now is wait for the Eunectes to set off, right?"

That's right.

While waiting for the Eunectes and the others to depart, Su Rui and Myrtle didn't sit idle either; the two of them discussed the issue of materialization in depth.

Then Myrtle decided to embark on an adventure with Su Rui before setting off. However, in order to catch up with Gavial and the others, Myrtle didn't choose a location too far away for this adventure, and the method was rather... simple?

In fact, she chose to invite a few close friends and start a tabletop role-playing game in Rhodes Island's recreation room.

In order not to reveal Su Rui's presence, Myrtle, as the host of the tabletop role-playing game, invited Durin, Yato, and Sussurro, along with a few other friends, to pass the time together.

With Su Rui's computing power, Durin and the others were able to experience the charm of "video games".

"Now, you have arrived at one of the fortresses of an ancient civilization, containing technology far surpassing that of Terra. Every piece of it will leave you speechless. You are nervous, but for your respective purposes, none of you have retreated. Prepare your equipment and step inside."

"As the heavy door was slowly pushed open, a massive mechanical device stood in the center of the hall. Its surface was engraved with intricate patterns and symbols, like some ancient and profound language. The device flickered with a faint electric current and emitted a low hum, as if it possessed its own life. Beside it were some small objects, seemingly ordinary, yet containing astonishing energy fluctuations. Gently picking up one of them, one could feel a warm power flowing down one's arm, as if engaging in some subtle communication with the body."

Myrtle coughed and looked at Durin, Yato, and Sussurro in front of her. "Next is the final battle. First, everyone will undergo a test of willpower."

The sound of the dice being rolled rang out, and Durin and the others each received their numbers. Myrtle then glanced at them:

"Alright, then, Durin has been controlled by the ancient civilization's instruments and has gained immense power. He is now launching an attack on you, and we've entered the battle phase."

The story progressed relatively smoothly under Su Rui's guidance. After all, the host's job was to help the players advance the story; otherwise, if the adventure ended too soon after it began, wouldn't all the previous preparations have been wasted?

With the buffs and minor waterproofing provided by Su Rui, Yato and Sussurro, who had received backup, and Durin had somehow regained his character card and enhanced version of himself, finally found an opportunity to defeat their "powerful enemy" after much effort and with Su Rui's verbal hints.

"After Durin broke free from the machine's control, she vaguely discovered some weaknesses in her clone. Ultimately, with the help of her companions, they defeated this mysterious and powerful enemy. Now, the treasure is laid out before them, waiting for them to reach out and claim it."

Myrtle pretended to close the storybook in her hand, then put it down and looked at her three companions sitting in front of her, who were clearly engrossed in the story, and said:

"Alright, now we're in the final stage of the story. You can collect your rewards and add them to your character cards for your next adventure."

"What a wonderful story." Yato couldn't help but exclaim, then looked at the people beside him. "I want that enchanted longsword, it matches my character card perfectly, and none of you have any one-handed sword skills, right?"

Durin and Sussurro nodded, each receiving their respective character cards as a reward from Myrtle.

In fact, these three rewards were designed by Su Rui specifically for the character cards, suitable for each of them to use, so even the outcome was determined from the beginning.

"Phew~ It really feels like I've been on an adventure, I'm so exhausted."

Durin yawned, wrapped himself in the overcoat, lay down on the sofa in the entertainment room, and fell asleep almost immediately.

Yato and Sussurro also bid farewell to Durin, leaving the entertainment room with lingering memories of the story.

Myrtle glanced cautiously at Durin, who had his back to her, and asked Su Rui, "Is Durin asleep?"

'Of course, she's already asleep.'

While answering Myrtle's questions, Su Rui put away the props on the table:

'Alright, it's almost time for the Eunectes and the others to set off. Are you ready?'

"Of course, I even did several rehearsals with you for this. That suitcase can definitely fit me."

Myrtle nodded. To make sure she wasn't too uncomfortable in the suitcase, Su Rui changed the plan and made it a square box, about 1.5 meters long, wide, and high.

On the outside, it looks like just a box marked "Valuable instrument, please turn this way up," but inside it is actually a small room where Myrtle can sit, play games, eat, and even sleep.

After all, Myrtle was a petite Durin, and although the 1.5-meter-long, 1.5-meter-wide, and 1.5-meter-high box wasn't very big, it was enough for Myrtle to be somewhat comfortable inside during the journey of the Eunectes and their companions to their destination in the flying vehicle.

Even Myrtle thought the little room was quite nice.

"The Doctor sent a message. The Eunectes and the others will be boarding the spacecraft in a few hours. We need to go into the prepared room now, or we'll give ourselves away."

Myrtle nodded, and following Su Rui's advice, the dog stealthily avoided the attention of the hangar staff and hid in the special box prepared for her inside the aircraft's cargo hold.

'Alright, the box is electronically locked, it can't be opened easily, we just need to wait.'

Volume 8, Chapter 488: Time to set off!

Just as Su Rui had said, Myrtle hid in the small room specially prepared for her, where even the walls were covered with soft material, and played games with Su Rui, waiting for the time to set off with the Eunectes.

Of course, there was one thing Su Rui felt it necessary to remind Myrtle of: 'Under normal circumstances, staying in a completely enclosed box like this for extended periods can easily cause suffocation, so I don't actually recommend you imitate this behavior later. You're only doing this now because I'm providing you with fresh air.'

Myrtle nodded, but then asked with some doubt, "Su Rui, how did you do that? I didn't see any ventilation equipment inside this box."

"You can simply use the System Space to collect fresh air from outside and then exchange it with the air in your small room. If you're planning to build an automatic ventilation system, I actually recommend installing a small fan in a corner."

I certainly won't need these techniques myself, but thanks anyway!

Myrtle nodded, then focused her attention on the game console in her hands: 'Speaking of which, this game doesn't supposed to have a two-player mode, I didn't expect you to be so good at it.'

'It only requires a slight modification to the data; it's really just a matter of a few lines of code, not particularly difficult.'

As Su Rui spoke, she reminded Myrtle to be careful: 'There's someone preparing to ambush you from behind the door on your left. Be careful.'

'Okay~ But isn't this a mecha game? Why are there monsters that can ambush you like this?'