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

Ash:"..."

Vulpisfoglia chuckled softly, a mischievous glint in her icy blue eyes. "Tree branches?"

Su Rui raised her hands in surrender. "Okay, I admit it, it was Ash who bit me."

Ash's ears turned red, but she remained expressionless, simply lowering her head to take a sip of coffee.

Looking at the two of them, Vulpisfoglia suddenly reached out and ruffled Su Rui's hair, her voice gentle. "You..."

Su Rui was taken aback for a moment, then flashed a bright smile, "You're not angry anymore?"

Vulpisfoglia snorted lightly, "When did I get angry?"

Ash looked at them, the inexplicable irritation in her heart gradually subsided. She suddenly realized that the bond between Vulpisfoglia and Su Rui was far deeper than she had imagined.

Su Rui seemed to sense her emotions and quietly took her hand under the table, gently stroking her knuckles with her fingertips, as if to silently comfort her.

Ash was silent for a moment, then finally shook hands with him in response.

After leaving the dessert shop, the three continued to wander aimlessly through the streets. Su Rui seemed completely relaxed and enthusiastically dragged them to explore every shop in the area—from weapon shops to flower shops, from bookstores to general stores. He even bought a skewer of candied hawthorns from a roadside stall and insisted on sharing them with them.

Vulpisfoglia reluctantly accepted it, took a small bite, and the sweet and sour taste melted on her tongue. Ash refused outright, but Su Rui persisted, holding the candied hawthorn to her lips with expectant eyes.

"..." Ash was silent for two seconds, then finally lowered his head and took a bite.

Su Rui smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons. "Is it delicious?"

Ash chewed expressionlessly, swallowed, and then gave a faint "hmm".

Vulpisfoglia looked at them and suddenly said, "You two are quite cooperative."

Ash paused for a moment, while Su Rui leaned closer with a grin. "Jealous?"

Vulpisfoglia gently patted his face. "Don't be so smug."

Su Rui didn't seem to mind, instead putting her arm around Ash's shoulder and then taking Ash's hand. "Let's go, we should head back after a little while."

As the sun set, the three shadows stretched long and gradually merged together. The hustle and bustle of the street faded away, leaving only the soft rustling of the breeze.

Ash looked at Su Rui and Vulpisfoglia beside him and suddenly felt that this kind of time... wasn't so bad after all.

Is he jealous in Volume 10, Chapter 604?

The deck of Rhodes Island was always exceptionally quiet in the dead of night, with only the gentle lapping of waves against the hull and the occasional hum of machinery. Ash left without looking back, only lightly tracing a line between her fingertips and Su Rui's palm, as if making a silent promise. The sound of her tactical boots on the metal floor gradually faded away, eventually disappearing at the end of the corridor.

Vulpisfoglia leaned against the railing, her long, silvery-white hair fluttering slightly in the sea breeze. She gazed at the lights of the Mobile City in the distance, her icy blue eyes reflecting the shimmering light. Moonlight bathed her, gilding her silhouette with a soft silver edge.

"She's quite sensible," Vulpisfoglia suddenly said, her tone carrying a faint smile.

Su Rui walked to her side and gently nudged her shoulder. "Jealous?"

Vulpisfoglia didn't answer immediately, but simply handed him the hot tea. When Su Rui took the cup, he noticed that her fingertips were a little cold. He instinctively took her hand and warmed it with his own body heat.

"Your hands are always so cold," Su Rui said softly, gently stroking the back of her hand with her thumb.

Vulpisfoglia let him hold her hand, her gaze still fixed on the distance. "I was just wondering, when you were with her, were you also this cautious?"

Su Rui paused for a moment. Vulpisfoglia turned her head, her eyes clear and bright in the moonlight, as if she could see through all his thoughts.

"I don't need you to wear a mask in front of me." Her voice was soft, but every word was clear. "I know what you're really like."

The sea breeze suddenly became strong, ruffling Vulpisfoglia's long hair. Su Rui reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her fingertips inadvertently brushing against her cold earlobe. Vulpisfoglia trembled slightly, but did not pull away.

"I never need to pretend in front of you," Su Rui's voice softened, "It's just... I don't want to make you sad."

Vulpisfoglia chuckled softly, then suddenly turned to face him. Her fingers touched his cheek, the cool touch making Su Rui unconsciously hold his breath.

"You think I'd be upset about something like this?" Her thumb lightly brushed against his lower lip. "I know better than anyone how big your heart is."

Under the moonlight, Vulpisfoglia's eyes were like melting glaciers, calm on the surface but surging with undercurrents deep within. Su Rui could feel the subtle trembling from her fingertips, a rare display of her emotions.

"Vulpisfoglia..." He was about to say something when his tie was suddenly grabbed.

Vulpisfoglia's strength wasn't great, but it carried an undeniable resolve. She pulled Su Rui close, their noses almost touching. Su Rui could smell the faint scent of disinfectant on her, mixed with a barely perceptible hint of rose—the scent of her favorite shampoo.

"You know what," Vulpisfoglia's voice was as light as a feather, "Every time I see those marks on your collar..." her fingertips traced his collarbone, "I want to mark them all over again."

Su Rui's breathing became rapid. Vulpisfoglia rarely expressed possessiveness so directly, and this sudden frankness made his heart race.

"Then let's do it this way," he replied softly, his voice already a little hoarse.

Vulpisfoglia's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a dangerous glint flashed deep in her icy blue eyes. Suddenly, she pushed Su Rui against the railing. The cold touch of the metal railing seeped through her thin shirt, creating a stark contrast with Vulpisfoglia's hot breath in front of her.

"You think I wouldn't dare?" She tilted her head slightly, her breath brushing against Su Rui's Adam's apple.

Su Rui's Adam's apple bobbed, and she placed her hands on Ingrid's waist. "I've never underestimated you, Ingrid."

This address made Vulpisfoglia narrow her eyes. She remembered the last time Su Rui called her that was in the Medical Department's examination room, when he...

Her reverie was interrupted by the sudden ringing of the communicator. Vulpisfoglia frowned but ignored it. Her fingers unbuttoned Su Rui's collar, revealing the bite mark left by the Ash. In the moonlight, the purplish-red mark was particularly conspicuous.

Vulpisfoglia's eyes darkened. She lowered her head and gently bit the same spot, with just enough force to leave a new mark without actually hurting him. Su Rui gasped, his fingers tightening involuntarily.

"Does it hurt?" Vulpisfoglia asked, looking up at her, her tone carrying a dangerous tenderness.

Su Rui shook her head. "Again."

A smile played on Vulpisfoglia's lips. Her lips traced the line of his neck, sometimes kissing lightly, sometimes nibbling, as if redrawing a map of her territory. Su Rui tilted his head back, the moonlight illuminating his bobbing Adam's apple and taut jawline.

When Vulpisfoglia's teeth gently nibbled at his earlobe, Su Rui finally couldn't help but let out a low moan. He turned around and switched their positions, trapping Vulpisfoglia between himself and the railing.

"That's not fair." His breath was hot, brushing against Vulpisfoglia's earlobe. "I want to leave my mark too."

Vulpisfoglia's bedroom, like herself, is neat and restrained. White sheets, minimalist furniture, and the only thing that could be considered decoration is a small potted succulent on the windowsill.

The moment the door closed, Su Rui was pushed against the wall. Vulpisfoglia's movements were even more urgent than on the deck; her fingers ran through his hair, forcing him to lower his head to accept the kiss.

This kiss held so many unspoken emotions, like a letter long overdue, finally being opened. When Vulpisfoglia's lips touched his, Su Rui felt, in a daze, that she wasn't kissing him, but rather questioning him in this way—why had she hidden for so long? Why hadn't she dared to admit it?

Her scent carried the familiar aroma of tea, mixed with the coolness of mint, just like the contradictory person she was. Gentle yet sharp, intimate yet distant. He could taste her suppressed restraint, and feel the stubbornness hidden beneath her gentleness. She wasn't asking for anything, but rather confirming—confirming whether he still remembered, whether he was still willing to respond.

"Vulpisfoglia..." he whispered to her between breaths, his voice already a little hoarse.

Vulpisfoglia didn't answer, but instead pulled open his shirt collar, her fingertips tracing the fresh marks. Her eyes darkened, and she suddenly lowered her head, biting down again in the same spot.

Su Rui groaned, but didn't push her away. Instead, his hand slid down her back, feeling the beautiful curve of her back through the thin fabric.

"I remember," Vulpisfoglia whispered in his ear, her breath hot, "You can belong to many people..." Her fingertips traced his Adam's apple, "but here—" she pressed against his heart, "You'll always be mine."

Su Rui grasped her wrist, pulled her into his arms, and chuckled, "So domineering?"

Vulpisfoglia looked up at him, and a familiar tenderness finally appeared in her icy blue eyes. "Don't you like it?"

Su Rui didn't answer, but instead showed his answer through his actions. He lowered his head and kissed her, then picked her up and gently placed her on the bed. Vulpisfoglia's silver hair spread out on the white sheets like a starry river.

Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, falling on their intertwined figures. Su Rui's kiss traveled down her lips, lingering on her collarbone for a long time, leaving a noticeable red mark.

"Is this obvious enough?" he asked softly, his fingertips gently tracing the shape of her collarbone.

Vulpisfoglia raised her hand to cover her eyes, her voice still tinged with lingering desire. "... Not enough."

Su Rui chuckled and continued his "marking" work. Every kiss, every light bite, was like a silent confession. Vulpisfoglia's body gradually relaxed under his touch, but then suddenly tensed up at a certain moment.

As Su Rui's lips touched her waist, Vulpisfoglia suddenly grabbed his hair. "Wait..."

Su Rui looked up and saw a rare hesitation on her face.

"What's wrong?" he asked softly, kissing her.

Vulpisfoglia took a deep breath. "I just... don't want you to think I'm jealous."

Su Rui sat up and looked intently into her eyes. "You have the right to be jealous. You have the right to make any demands of me."

Vulpisfoglia turned her face away, her eyelashes casting tiny shadows in the moonlight. "I shouldn't have done this... it's irrational."

Su Rui gently turned her face towards him, making her look directly at him. "Love is never rational." He kissed the tip of her nose. "I like you like this."

Volume 10, Page 605: Good morning, shall we have lunch together?

Vulpisfoglia's gaze softened. She reached out and stroked Su Rui's cheek, her fingertips gently tracing his features. "You know, sometimes I think back to the first time I saw you..."

Vulpisfoglia's fingers ran through his black hair, gently massaging his scalp. This habitual little gesture always miraculously relaxed Su Rui.

"I knew then," she whispered, "That your heart is vast, capable of holding a lot of pain... and also a lot of love."

Su Rui's breathing became heavy. He leaned down, burying his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling her familiar scent. Vulpisfoglia gently patted his back, as if soothing a restless child.

"I don't mind if you love someone else." Her voice was soft, but every word was clear, "But I need you to know that no matter how far you go, this will always be your home."

Su Rui looked up, his eyes sparkling in the moonlight. "I know."

Vulpisfoglia cupped his face and gave him a gentle kiss. This kiss was different from the previous passionate ones; it was slow, deep, and carried a silent promise.

As they parted, Su Rui's fingertips lightly traced the outline of her lips. "Have I ever told you that you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen?"

Vulpisfoglia raised an eyebrow. "Don't you think it's too late to say things like this now?"

Su Rui smiled and shook her head, "It's never too late."

As morning light streamed through the gaps in the curtains, Vulpisfoglia was already awake. She lay on her side, looking at Su Rui, who was still fast asleep beside her. Sunlight danced on his eyelashes, adding a touch of childlike innocence to his usually smiling face.

Vulpisfoglia couldn't help but reach out and gently brush away the stray hairs from his forehead. Su Rui frowned in his sleep, instinctively snuggling closer to her and wrapping his arms around her waist.

"Awake?" Vulpisfoglia asked softly.

Su Rui mumbled a response, and before she even opened her eyes, she leaned in and pecked Ren Dong on the lips. This habitual good morning kiss made Vulpisfoglia's lips unconsciously curl into a smile.

"What time is it?" Su Rui's voice was hoarse from just waking up.

Vulpisfoglia glanced at the clock on the bedside table. "It's still early, you can sleep a little longer."

Su Rui shook his head, forcing himself to wake up. He propped himself up, sunlight illuminating the fresh hickeys on his body. Vulpisfoglia's fingertips gently traced the marks, and she suddenly asked:

Does it hurt?

Su Rui took her hand and kissed her fingertips. "It's worth it."

Vulpisfoglia's gaze softened. She stood up, took a clean shirt from the closet, and tossed it to him. "Put this on, I'll go prepare breakfast."

Su Rui caught the shirt but didn't put it on immediately. He got out of bed, hugged Vulpisfoglia from behind as she combed her hair, and rested his chin on her shoulder.

"Vulpisfoglia," he said softly, "Thank you."

Vulpisfoglia looked at him in the mirror. "For what?"

"For... understanding. For... to be tolerant. For..." He paused, "... for... to love me."

Vulpisfoglia put down the comb and turned to face him. In the morning light, her eyes were like melting glaciers, gentle and clear.

"No need for thanks," she whispered, "Loving you is my choice."

Su Rui lowered his head and gave her a long, lingering kiss. As they parted, Vulpisfoglia tapped his chest with her fingertips. "Now, go get dressed. Unless you want everyone on Rhodes Island to see the mark on your body."

Su Rui smiled as he put on his shirt, deliberately leaving the top two buttons undone, making the hickeys faintly visible. Vulpisfoglia shook her head but didn't force him to fix it.

As the two walked towards the restaurant, the sunlight in the corridor cast long shadows of them, which eventually merged together. Vulpisfoglia quietly took Su Rui's hand, their fingers intertwined.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Rhodes Island restaurant, the morning light had just dispelled the gloom of the night. Ash sat by the window, her metal fingers rhythmically tapping the table. In front of her were two cups of coffee—one black coffee was half-finished, and the other, with two sugar cubes added, was still steaming.

The sound of the automatic door opening made her look up. Su Rui and Vulpisfoglia walked in one after the other, the sunlight casting long shadows behind them. Ash's gaze immediately caught the faint outline visible beneath Su Rui's open collar, and her pupils contracted slightly.

"Good morning," Ash greeted briefly, his voice lower than usual.

Vulpisfoglia's icy blue eyes swept over the two cups of coffee on the table, a knowing smile playing on her lips. She gently nudged Su Rui's back. "Looks like someone knows your schedule better than you do."

Su Rui touched his nose sheepishly, a gesture that made him look a few years younger. He strode over to Ash and sat down, casually picking up his sweetened coffee. "How did you know I'd come at this time?"

Ash didn't answer, but glanced at Vulpisfoglia. The silver-haired woman was unusually dressed casually today, a turtleneck sweater covering most of her neck, but the faint red marks behind her ears still betrayed the intimacy of the previous night.

"Want to come together?" Ash suddenly asked, his voice so calm it was devoid of emotion.

Vulpisfoglia gracefully shook her head, her long, silvery-white hair gleaming softly in the morning light. "I still have a morning meeting." She looked at Su Rui, her gaze softening. "Remember to take your medicine on time."

Su Rui nodded, his fingers unconsciously tracing the rim of his coffee cup. Ash noticed that his nails were neatly trimmed, and there were a few fresh scratches at the knuckles—not the kind left from a fight.

Vulpisfoglia didn't leave immediately, but walked over to Ash and gently placed a small medicine box on his side. "His painkillers, to be taken after meals."

Ash stared at the small white box, her metal fingers tightening and loosening. She looked up and met Vulpisfoglia's eyes; the two women's gazes briefly clashed in the air.

"Thank you," Ash finally said, his voice hoarse. "I'll remember."

Vulpisfoglia slightly, and before turning away, she suddenly leaned down and placed a light kiss on Su Rui's forehead. This intimate gesture made Ash's knuckles make a slight "click" sound—her prosthetic limb tightened involuntarily.

"Don't forget to come back and visit from time to time." Vulpisfoglia's voice was soft, yet every word was clear. Her icy blue eyes stared directly at the Ash. "He easily forgets to take care of himself."