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

Behind the low concrete wall, the Eunectes and Gavial had completed the destruction of the last production line and were cleaning up the few remaining drones.

After she had "eaten her fill," Myrtle began to think about other things. While nestled in Su Rui's arms, worried about the Eunectes and Gavial who might discover their presence, she whispered to Su Rui:

"Speaking of which, how long will it take to evacuate this underground city, and how long will it take for the designers to come up with a good idea?"

"Getting a little impatient?" Su Rui reached out and pinched Myrtle's cheek, his tone teasing. "What? You're full now, so you're not interested in the food here anymore?"

"No way!" Myrtle complained in a low voice, considering the possibility that the Eunectes and Gavial might discover their presence.

"I was just thinking, this city can't always be this chaotic. We've seen so many drones trying to cause trouble."

"Okay, don't worry, I understand."

Su Rui nodded and showed Myrtle some updates on the dungeon's affairs:

"There is definitely progress, but there's still a period of time that seems like we can relax before they actually release the announcement."

Myrtle nodded at the estimate given by Su Rui, then looked somewhat puzzled:

"But the demolition plan you marked doesn't include the Durin Underground City's symbol. Isn't it being organized by the Underground City's officials?"

"No, actually, someone is already preparing to spread the news. We'll go somewhere else later, and then you'll find out."

Myrtle nodded as if she understood, and leaned against Su Rui's chest. "Okay~ I won't think about it too much, just let me stay by your side."

After resting for a while, Su Rui took out the luggage that Myrtle had stored in his System Space and changed into clothes that fit both of them.

Myrtle sat on the low wall, kicking her fair and slender legs, breathing in the quiet, sun-scented air, and looking in the direction where the Eunectes and the others had been:

"Have the Eunectes and the others already left?"

"Otherwise what? If they hadn't left, would I be sitting here with you waiting to be arrested?"

Su Rui approached Myrtle with a disgruntled expression, put her arm around Myrtle's waist, and lifted the girl's soft body down from the low wall.

Myrtle gurgled twice in Su Rui's arms, then sat on Su Rui's arm. Eunectes led her along the quiet street, stepping on the drone debris left behind by Su Rui anacondas after their battle, making a soft rustling sound as they walked towards the other side of the city.

Where are we going?

"Go get some ice cream, and you'll find out soon enough."

As Su Rui spoke, he lifted the Myrtle sitting on his arm and said with some emotion:

"I never had the chance to do this kind of thing before."

"Does it refer to intimate things with me?" Upon hearing this, Myrtle couldn't help but smile teasingly and reached out to touch Su Rui's cheek.

"No, I mean being able to demonstrate my power like this, having someone sit on my arm."

As Su Rui spoke, he shook Myrtle, who was sitting on his arm, causing Myrtle to instinctively hug him tightly. Even so, Myrtle didn't forget to tease Su Rui:

"Is that all you aspire to? How adorable."

"Stop talking nonsense. When we get ice cream later, I might just shut you up."

"Unless you stuff milk in my mouth, I'll still talk~"

Myrtle stopped teasing Su Rui and chatted with Su Rui as they walked through the deserted streets, led by the old scholar.

Not everyone in the underground city was gathered around the pool enjoying the summer; some people had created a ski slope using an ice machine in another corner of the city.

Of course, the Durin, who like to get drunk, usually don't consider applying for a site from the administrators, so the ski resort is located on the outskirts of the city, where there are few people, so they can do whatever they want without being disturbed.

As Su Rui led Myrtle closer to the arena, Myrtle could feel the chill emanating from the air even from a distance.

"Hiss~ It's a bit cold. Isn't this city stuck in summer because of a problem with the climate control system? How come it's so cold?"

"The low temperature here is due to the ice machine and the makeshift air conditioning unit."

As Su Rui spoke, he led Myrtle to the snow-covered street. Myrtle, already cold, had climbed off Su Rui 'Su Rui shoulder and was now pressed against it.

"It's so cold! Is it really healthy to eat ice cream in such a cold place?"

"It's summer here, so just imagine you're eating ice cream in a cold, air-conditioned room, okay?"

As Su Rui spoke, she took out a thick coat from the System Space and draped it over Myrtle.

However, this coat didn't Myrtle; it was prepared by Vulpisfoglia for Su Rui's System Space. So, when Myrtle wore it, it looked like she was wearing some kind of oversized robe, and she couldn't quite fill out the coat.

So, Su Rui lifted Myrtle's coat and slipped inside. "Make room for me, we can each wear one sleeve."

Myrtle nodded, and together with Su Rui, they put on the coat, then waddled down the street like conjoined twins or penguins.

What comes into view are streets covered with snow and ice, and Durin skiing and having snowball fights, not to mention the ice cream shop that Su Rui mentioned.

"Look at that, that little mountain-like thing is a bunch of refrigerant generators working together to cool things down."

Myrtle nodded, not paying much attention to the Durin's crude and simple methods of making snow and lowering the temperature, but simply holding Su Rui's wrist:

"Okay, I got it. Let's hurry over and check out the ice cream stand, shall we?"

"Hmm, I know, it's right here."

To Myrtle's surprise, the ice cream shop here was also automated with drones. She only needed to tell the interface what kind of ice cream she wanted, and it could make it and hand it to her.

"I want Vanilla ice cream, plus some chocolate bars and candy balls!"

Myrtle spoke, she quietly leaned close to Su Rui's ear, worried that the ice cream shop might overhear:

"What if it suddenly stands up and attacks someone?"

"Of course not." Su Rui also chose her ice cream, then gestured to Myrtle: "Take a look at the packaging."

Volume 8, Chapter 518: Pozëmka's Little Actions

The small boxes containing ice cream usually have various cartoon patterns on the outside. Myrtle subconsciously ignored this one, but after receiving a prompt from Su Rui, she looked down and examined it carefully.

Then Myrtle realized that the cartoon-patterned ice cream bowl actually depicted a Originium Vein gradually encircling the Durin Underground City, and even included a cartoon-style caption:

"The Originium Vein are about to encircle and spread to our city. It's time to take action."

"We need to leave this city, move to the surface, and make the most of the existing urban environment. The demolition will begin now."

Myrtle looked at the bowl of ice cream in her hand with a complicated expression. Even she couldn't help but find it a bit outrageous.

Did the designer really think this would serve as a warning to the other Durin?

"I don't know about that. Anyway, the purpose of bringing you here is just to show you that there are actually quite a few projects that are operating and are quite effective."

Su Rui led Myrtle away from the ice cream shop, slowly scooping out her own ice cream with a spoon and savoring it casually.

"Although people like Durin usually don't care what's painted on the little bowls used in ice cream shops, at least someone will notice it, so it's an effective and non-destructive method."

As Su Rui spoke, she leaned close to Myrtle's ear and whispered:

"However, perhaps anticipating some potentially disheartening outcomes, the designers actually added a combat function to the ice cream shop. But this combat function won't be activated by the AI on its own; it will only be activated when the designers deem it appropriate, probably just as a safety measure. I think this safety measure will likely never be used."

Myrtle shook her head in disbelief:

"I'm not so sure. Although that's a bit of an oversimplification, I still have serious doubts about whether my fellow countrymen who enjoy drinking can remain rational and refrain from fighting."

"In any case, at least someone chose to solve the problem nonviolently."

Su Rui smiled and reached out to grab Myrtle: "Do you want more ice cream later? I'll go back and get a few more."

"Can you finish it?"

"Of course I can't finish it all, but I can store it in my System Space so it won't spoil. Time doesn't pass in the System Space, so there's no need to worry."

Su Rui winked at Myrtle and returned to the ice cream shop. Myrtle, on the other hand, was a little nervous because of what Su Rui had said earlier, worried that the ice cream shop might suddenly stand up and attack someone. She stood next to Su Rui, ready to run away with Su Rui at any moment.

"Don't worry, didn't I tell you? Generally speaking, this ice cream shop is quite considerate. You see, it even reminded me that eating too much ice cream at once isn't good~"

As Su Rui was speaking, Myrtle heard the ice cream shop's monotone electronic voice say:

"For your health, please do not eat too much ice cream at once; I cannot provide you with any more."

However, just when Myrtle thought that was the end of it and that Su Rui could leave with her, she saw the ice cream shop make several more servings for Su Rui and place them in front of Su Rui.

"Have you forgotten what I said before? All electronic devices will be under my control."

Su Rui winked at Myrtle and reached out to grab her wrist:

"Let's go, if we give it a little push, the city's problems should be pretty much solved."

Myrtle nodded. "Shall we look at other examples?"

"Hmm, there are actually quite a few similar propaganda machines, but they were all created by the designers themselves, not by the administrators of the Durin Underground City."

As Su Rui spoke casually, he led Myrtle toward the large pond.

"Speaking of which, we've been hiding for so long, there's no need to keep hiding, right? Why don't we just stroll around and say hello to the Eunectes and the others if we run into them?"

Perhaps satisfied by Su Rui and the ice cream, Myrtle took Su Rui's arm and snuggled close to Su Rui, slowly eating ice cream under her coat while trying to talk.

"Of course, no problem. I can't stand always hiding in fear."

Su Rui nodded, and, clinging to Myrtle, they staggered toward the large pond in the city center.

The temperature began to rise gradually as Su Rui and Myrtle moved further away from the ski resort, becoming quite hot.

So, as they walked, Su Rui put the coats she and Myrtle were wearing back into the System Space.

Although the intimate interaction between Su Rui and Myrtle was quite noticeable at first glance, the Durin, who were playing by the pool, were either drinking or driving around with water guns, so no one paid much attention to Su Rui and Myrtle, nor did anyone Myrtle Su Rui.

This made Pozëmka, who was hiding in the shadows, somewhat unhappy.

She watched as Su Rui and Myrtle became increasingly affectionate. Although she took many photos that made Pozëmka happy, she now wished that Su Rui and Myrtle could separate. She even hoped that she could find an opportunity to abduct Su Rui.

With this in mind, Pozëmka focused her attention and thoughts on the Eunectes and Gavial.

With the Eunectes driving the Big Ugly, the combination was quite conspicuous. Some of the more reckless Durin even tried to challenge the Eunectes Big Ugly their cars. If the Eunectes hadn't put away its weapons, some of the Durin might have driven their cars into the operating Chainsaw Sword.

This could attract the attention of the Eunectes and Gavial... Since Su Rui and Myrtle themselves said they didn't want to hide anymore, leading them there shouldn't be any problem, right?

With this in mind, Pozëmka looked around from her vantage point and finally decided to set up her heavy crossbow.

Remove the arrowheads so that the arrows won't be too destructive when fired.

Pozëmka arched her body, ready to take aim, her long, fair legs tense. As the heavy crossbow fired, the arrow without a head was launched, and after a brief arc in the air, it struck the cockpit of the Eunectes.

The cockpit of the Big Ugly was made of thick alloy armor and used an internal holographic screen to observe the outside world, so the Eunectes was stunned for a moment before discovering from the machine's records that she had been hit by an arrow.

"We've been attacked?! But they're using arrows without arrowheads, maybe they're trying to lure us over?"

The Eunectes asked Gavial, who was carrying Chainsaw Axe, through the loudspeaker, puzzled, "Do you have any clues?"

"No, whatever their purpose, let's go take a look, shall we?" Gavial strode off without a care in the world.

He strode off with a grin.

Volume 8, page 519: Gunpowder Scent

Seeing that both the Eunectes and Gavial had caught the attention of her arrows, Pozëmka couldn't help but smile. Step by step, she used arrows with the arrowheads removed to attract the attention of the Eunectes and Gavial, guiding them in the right direction.

However, Su Rui had installed a scanner on the Big Ugly Eunectes's body. Although it couldn't achieve the same level of precision and speed as Su Rui's Scanning Vision, the body's radar and computer had already deduced Pozëmka's location over time.

Considering that the opponent was using arrows without arrowheads, the Eunectes hesitated for a moment and did not use a lethal weapon. Instead, it operated the Drone Cannon embedded in the side of the mech.

The Drone Cannon detached from the tightly fitted armor on its waist and headed towards Pozëmka Pozëmka, arriving in front of her in less than a few seconds.

It wasn't until they needed to communicate with the target using the Drone Cannon that the Eunectes noticed that the drones Su Rui used for Drone Cannon also included cameras and speakers.

Did you foresee this situation a long time ago?

The Eunectes stared at the control panel inside the mech, muttering to itself. Then, after glancing at the pink-haired Lupo woman captured by the Drone Cannon, it cleared its throat and spoke:

Who are you? What is your purpose?

Gavial heard the Eunectes's voice; after all, the Eunectes's speaker wasn't turned off, so she made a somewhat disgruntled request:

"You found her? What's there to ask? Just grab her and give her a good beating first!"

The Eunectes ignored Gavial's somewhat agitated demands; at this moment, simply ignoring Gavial was sufficient.

The more important thing now is to figure out Lupo's current objective.

Pozëmka looked at the Drone Cannon aimed at her, slowly stood up, gripped the heavy crossbow in her hand, and appeared to have no intention of attacking.

"I just noticed that there seem to be two other people from Rhodes Island, just like you? I've met them before, but it seems you don't know about this?"

Pozëmka's words immediately made the Eunectes frown in confusion, and it asked Gavial beside it:

"Anyone else from Rhodes Island besides the two of us?"