Ark Simulator, I'm Not Without a Physical Body, Am I? Chapter 292

Volume 11, Chapter 645: You can't drink alcohol (false).

Swire's golden tail tip tapped impatiently against the marble slabs at the edge of the pool, while her pearl-nailed fingers pressed a cherry into Su Rui's cocktail glass.

"Try this," she said, narrowing her emerald eyes and deliberately brushing her fingertips against Su Rui's knuckles, "cherries marinated in tequila for four hours, they'll burst with juice—"

Before the words were finished, a thin straw suddenly pierced through, precisely flicking the cherry away. Lin Yuhsia appeared behind the recliner at some point, her sunglasses slipped down to the tip of her nose, revealing half of her cold gaze. "He's allergic to alcohol."

"Ha!" Swire on the table and stood up, the rhinestones on her bikini sparkling in the sunlight. "Stop using that as an excuse! He clearly drank three Mojito at the beach party last time!"

Lin Yuhsia, without batting an eye, removed her sunglasses and casually tucked them into Su Rui's collar. "That's a chronic allergy, it's just accumulated symptoms." She then shoved a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice into Su Rui's hand, "Drink this."

Under a parasol three meters away, Hoshiguma was pouring chili sauce onto an ice cream sundae when she heard this and almost knocked over the bottle. "Old Lin, your supervision is stricter than the Lungmen Guard Department's attendance policy!"

"Likewise." Lin Yuhsia sneered, her gaze sweeping over the walkie-talkie hanging on Hoshiguma's waist—that thing had been constantly blaring Chen Hui-chieh's voice since morning, saying something about a "temporary patrol" that would be there soon.

Su Rui, biting on a straw, sent a live photo via the mind link: in the picture, Lin Yuhsia was hooking his calf with her toes, while Swire's golden tail had quietly wrapped around his wrist.

"Help"

Lin Yuhsia had read the message but didn't reply, but the next second she squeezed herself into the recliner, creating a clear dividing line between Su Rui and Swire. Her back was pressed against Su Rui's chest, while her elbow rested on Swire's shoulder. "Squeeze in a bit, can I borrow your sunscreen?"

Swire was so angry his tail bristled. "This chair is only one meter wide!"

"Then let's get a bigger one." Lin Yuhsia snapped her fingers, and the waiter immediately pushed over a giant floating bed that could comfortably accommodate four people, with "VIP ONLY" spelled out on it using rose petals.

When Hoshiguma whistled and jumped up, the floating bed visibly sank. She deliberately lay down next to Su Rui on his left, her tanned arm across his waist. "I heard there's a synchronized diving performance today?"

"Okay, we'll start in five minutes." Lin Yuhsia suddenly grabbed Su Rui's right hand, interlocked their fingers, and waved it in the air. "We've booked the first group."

Swire immediately grabbed Su Rui's left arm. "I booked the venue first!"

During the scuffle, two buttons on Su Rui's shirt popped off, revealing fresh teeth marks on her collarbone. Hoshiguma whistled, "Wow, marking ownership?"

"It's from mosquito bites." Lin Yuhsia calmly adjusted his collar, then suddenly caught a glimpse of navy blue at the pool entrance— Chen Hui-chieh was wearing a uniform-style one-piece swimsuit, while Chixiao was wrapped in a waterproof sheet and carried on his back, walking towards them with a cold expression.

"Tsk, the referee's here." Hoshiguma nudged Su Rui with a smug look. "Guess if Old Chen will arrest us on charges of 'obstructing official business' or 'endangering public safety'?"

Before Su Rui could answer, Lin Yuhsia suddenly flipped over and straddled his lap, biting his lower lip in front of everyone. Amidst the violent shaking of the floating bed, she mumbled announcing:

"First come, first served."

Sunlight, like molten gold, spilled across the poolside, and the dappled light reflected off the water danced on everyone's skin.

Swire's golden tail was slapping the water's surface impatiently, splashing water droplets onto Lin Yuhsia's tense calves—the air between the two was almost crackling with sparks.

"I booked the diving performance first!" Swire's pearl-nailed finger poked at the reservation screen, next to the "VIP synchronized diving platform 18:00" sign, her signature was clearly visible.

Lin Yuhsia sneered, her wet hair clinging to her collarbone, her sunglasses sliding down to the tip of her nose, revealing half of her sharp gaze. "System malfunction. I resubscribed ten minutes ago." She deliberately raised the terminal, the flashing confirmation code on the screen making Swire squint.

Chen Hui-chieh stood between the two, her navy blue one-piece swimsuit accentuating her slender waist, the waterproof straps of Chixiao leaving a dangerous mark on her back. Her fingertips unconsciously traced the hilt of her sword. Long Tong coldly swept his gaze across the three of them. "According to the Lungmen Guard Department's regulations, the priority of public facility usage rights is—"

"--Stop, stop, stop!" Hoshiguma suddenly cut in from behind, her tanned arm sweeping across the three of them. Her loose Hawaiian shirt was open, revealing a black bikini and toned abs. "You three can argue all you want, but don't delay their performance." She pointed to the professional divers warming up on the platform, then pulled Su Rui towards her. "Let's go to the drinks area and wait for you guys to finish arguing?"

Before Su Rui could react, Hoshiguma grabbed him by the shoulder and dragged him away. He glanced back— Lin Yuhsia and Swire were struggling with each other, pulling on each other's sun protection scarves, and Chen Hui-chieh's sword tassel was trembling dangerously—and decisively chose to follow Hoshiguma away from the battlefield.

The shade of the beverage area's canopy cast a cool shadow. Hoshiguma plopped down on a high stool and snapped her fingers at the bartender, "Two volcanic tequilas, on the ice and with chili rings."

Just as Su Rui was about to mention her alcohol allergy, Hoshiguma grinned, her canine teeth gleaming in the sunlight. "Don't pretend. Last time at the team building, you got three members of the action team drunk." She pushed a drink with a small paper umbrella stuck in it towards her. "Don't worry, this is a non-alcoholic mango smoothie."

The chili salt on the rim of the cup shimmered with tiny sparkles. Su Rui lowered her head and took a sip. The sweet and sour flavor had a hint of stimulating spiciness, just like Hoshiguma herself—direct and intense.

"Those three," Hoshiguma swirled her glass, the ice puck clinking against the glass, "Each one more difficult than the last." She suddenly leaned closer, her tequila-scented breath brushing against Su Rui's ear, "Why don't you come with me? I know a place they'll never find."

Su Rui's eyelashes trembled, and Hoshiguma's green eyes were inches away, gleaming with mischievous light. Just as he was about to reply, a message from Lin Yuhsia suddenly popped up in the mental link:

Where did Hoshiguma take you?

A bonus photo shows Lin Yuhsia pressing Swire's head down into the pool with one hand, while Chen Hui-chieh's sword tip is used to hold the three people's belongings to prevent them from being stolen; the scene is chaotic.

Su Rui replied silently:

"She was very well-behaved in the beverage section."

--At the same time, Hoshiguma's fingers were slowly moving up his spine, and his knuckles pressed lightly on the sensitive area on the back of his neck.

"How was it?" Hoshiguma chuckled, noticing his shoulders tense instantly. "You didn't enter ' Oni Clan Massage Techniques' into your database, did you?" She suddenly grabbed his hand. "Come on, I'll show you something fun."

Volume 11, Chapter 646: Have Fun

Hoshiguma's so-called "good spot" is the abandoned waterslide behind the hotel. The long-neglected rainbow pipe meanders among the palm trees, ending at a semi-dried-up circular pool with faded mosaic tiles on the bottom.

"How was it?" Hoshiguma quickly climbed to the top of the slide, her shirt hem billowing in the wind, revealing a patch of honey-colored skin at her waist. "Much better than the crowds over there, right?"

Su Rui looked up at her, the sunlight gilding her with a golden hue, making her seem like some primal, free deity. Just as he was about to follow, Hoshiguma suddenly leaped down from the five-meter-high platform—

Whoosh!

Water splashed high into the air, Hoshiguma emerged from the bottom of the pool, her wet green eyes gleaming. "Chicken down?"

Su Rui rolled his eyes, unbuttoned his shirt, and jumped into the water. The coolness instantly enveloped his body. When he surfaced, Hoshiguma was already swimming in front of him, their noses almost touching.

"How does it feel to be materialized?" Hoshiguma suddenly asked, brushing aside the strands of hair stuck to his forehead with her fingers. "Can you feel the water temperature?"

Her fingertips carried the coolness of the pool water, yet a subtle heat surged within them upon contact. Su Rui nodded. "More... vivid than data simulation."

"What about this one?"

Hoshiguma kissed him without warning.

Hoshiguma's kiss carried her unique frankness, like the direct, blazing summer sun. Su Rui could taste the heat of the tequila on her lips, mixed with the spiciness of chili salt, just like her—vivid and intense. As her canine teeth gently grazed his lips, Su Rui suddenly realized that, compared to carefully crafted ambiguity, this undisguised desire made his heart race even faster.

The light reflecting off the water danced on them, shattering and reforming their reflections. Hoshiguma's hand cradled the back of his head, the slight pressure from her knuckles reminding Su Rui of the strength she used when holding the Hannya —always so firm, brooking no refusal. He instinctively grabbed the hem of her soaked shirt, the fabric crumpling in his palm, just like his chaotic thoughts at that moment.

"Breathe."

Hoshiguma's low chuckle was breathy, her warm breath brushing against his ear. Su Rui realized he had indeed forgotten that his materialized body needed to breathe. His rapid breathing created small ripples on the water's surface, and Hoshiguma seized the opportunity to use her tongue to scoop away the water droplets that were about to fall from his chin. This overly intimate gesture made Su Rui's ears burn; he saw a mischievous glint in Hoshiguma's eyes—the expression she always wore when her pranks succeeded.

"The three of them were arguing and bickering..." Hoshiguma's fingertips lightly traced his collarbone, "None of them grasped the simplest truth..."

Su Rui suddenly understood what she was trying to say. He looked at the corners of her slightly upturned lips, where a drop of pool water still clung, glistening in the sunlight. Hoshiguma never bothered with those roundabout tricks; like now, she directly measured the lines of his waist with her palm, her movements so decisive they were almost reckless, yet strangely reassuring.

In the shadows beneath the awning, the tangled scarf and sword tassel silently testified to the haste of the other two visitors. As Lin Yuhsia's footsteps grew closer, Hoshiguma pressed herself even closer. Her knees braced against the pool wall, trapping Su Rui between herself and the tiles, deliberately leaving a wet kiss mark on his neck.

"Strike first, strike hard." Her final words were both a declaration and a provocation. Looking at her water-drenched eyelashes, Su Rui suddenly realized that in this absurd chase, perhaps Hoshiguma was the most clear-headed one. She didn't care about tactics or strategies; she simply seized the opportunity—just like she did with everything: direct, efficient, and leaving no room for compromise.

When Lin Yuhsia's exclamation finally broke the poolside silence, Hoshiguma didn't even get up immediately. She slowly wiped the water from Su Rui's lips, her finger lingering on his newly added teeth marks for a second longer. This possessive little gesture made Su Rui chuckle—even the most straightforward person would reveal an instinctive desire to show off at such moments.

Four pairs of eyes collided in the sweltering air.

Hoshiguma grinned, her fangs gleaming dangerously. "Oh, everyone's here?" She deliberately planted a sharp kiss on Su Rui's neck. "Perfect timing, we're on our second round."

Lin Yuhsia snapped off a pair of sunglasses from her hand with a snapping sound using her fingernails.

Hoshiguma's fangs gleamed triumphantly in the sunlight. She deliberately licked the red mark that had just been left on Su Rui's neck with the tip of her tongue, and looked at the three people standing by the pool with a provocative expression. "What, are you all dumbfounded?"

Lin Yuhsia's sunglasses made a "crack" sound under her fingers as the lenses broke open. Her gaze slid from the black bikini peeking out from under Hoshiguma's open shirt to the fresh teeth marks on Su Rui's lips, and finally settled on the hand that Hoshiguma had around Su Rui's waist—the knuckles were distinct and still wet with water droplets, caressing Su Rui's skin with an almost ostentatious manner.

Swire's golden tail slapped against the water's surface with a "plop," splashing water that soaked her sun-protective scarf. Her emerald pupils narrowed to slits, and her voice shrill with disbelief. "Hoshiguma! You—"

Chen Hui-chieh's sword tassel moved without wind, his muscles taut beneath his navy blue one-piece swimsuit, and a dangerous glint in his dragon eyes. "... Special Operations Team Leader, public misconduct, one demerit."

Hoshiguma laughed Hoshiguma, not only not letting go but instead wrapping her arms even tighter around Su Rui's neck, practically hanging on him. "Old Chen, you're not in charge during your vacation~" She turned and winked at Su Rui, "Right?"

Su Rui opened her mouth, but before she could answer...

"Hoshiguma!!"

Three angry roars rang out simultaneously.

The next second, Lin Yuhsia leaped into the pool, splashing water two meters high; Swire's golden tail lashed out like a whip, precisely wrapping around Hoshiguma's ankle; Chen Hui-chieh, though not drawing her sword, rushed forward and reached out to grab the back of Hoshiguma's shirt collar.

Hoshiguma reacted incredibly quickly, shoving Su Rui and using the momentum to slide back two meters, laughing as she dodged the three-on-one attack, "Wow, three against one? That's not fair!"

"Fair?" Lin Yuhsia's voice sounded like it was being squeezed out between clenched teeth, her soaked hair plastered to her cheeks, making her eyes appear even sharper. "Why didn't you talk about fairness when you ran away?"

"Sneaked out?" Hoshiguma shrugged, looking completely innocent. "I did it all openly and honestly—ow!"

Swire suddenly flicked its tail, splashing water directly onto Hoshiguma's face. Taking advantage of the moment when Hoshiguma squinted, Lin Yuhsia pounced on him, and the two sank into the water with a "splash," leaving only churning waves and the occasional arm popping up on the surface.

Chen Hui-chieh stood by the pool, coldly observing the battle, when suddenly he dove in—the water erupted in a huge splash, and Hoshiguma's strange cry could be faintly heard, "Old Chen! Where are you grabbing?!"

Su Rui retreated to the edge of the pool, used the pool wall to flip himself ashore. He shook the water droplets off his hair, walked to a beach chair, picked up the mango smoothie he hadn't finished, and casually grabbed a plate of grilled squid from the table before settling down to watch the game comfortably.

In the "Heart-to-Heart Connection" section, messages about Lin Yuhsia were flooding the screen:

You actually have the appetite to eat?!

Attached is a blurry underwater photo— Hoshiguma is being attacked from both sides by her and Chen Hui-chieh, with Swire's tail wrapped around Hoshiguma's waist, creating a chaotic scene.

Su Rui took a bite of the squid and replied slowly:

Have fun!

Then he added a selfie: he sat under a parasol, holding a smoothie cup and smiling at the camera, with the four of them tumbling in the pool in the background.

The battle situation gradually escalated.

Although Hoshiguma was fighting three against one, she had the advantage of abundant stamina and no idol baggage. She dove to the bottom of the pool, grabbed a handful of water, and splashed it at Swire's face. Swire screamed and covered her eyes, her golden tail thrashing wildly involuntarily, accidentally hitting Chen Hui-chieh on the back.

Volume 11, Chapter 647: Don't Fight

"Swire!" Chen Hui-chieh winced in pain, her dragon eyes narrowing into slits. "Aim properly!"

"I can't see!" Swire rubbed her eyes, tears welling up. "Hoshiguma, you bastard!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Lin Yuhsia locked Hoshiguma's neck from behind, and the two sank into the water together. Holding his breath, Hoshiguma suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Yuhsia's swimsuit strap, pulling sharply—

"Hoshiguma!!" Lin Yuhsia's angry shout was accompanied by a "snap" sound as the elastic fibers rebounded. She quickly covered her chest, her cheeks flushed red. "You—"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Hoshiguma broke free, surfaced, and gasped for breath, not forgetting to taunt, "Wow, Old Lin, I didn't expect you—ow!"

This time, Chen Hui-chieh kicked her from underwater.

In the midst of the four-person brawl, a drink cart by the pool was overturned, scattering colorful straws and fruit slices everywhere; a parasol was half-fallen, and sofa fabric was tangled in Swire's tail; Hoshiguma's shirt was nowhere to be seen, and the straps of her black bikini hung loosely, revealing large expanses of her honey-colored skin.

After finishing the entire plate of squid, Su Rui ordered another round of grilled meat platters. He forked a pork rib drizzled with honey mustard sauce, enjoying the rare spectacle of the "elite infighting within the Lungmen Guard Department" as he ate.

Ten minutes after the event concluded, the hotel manager rushed over with four security guards, only to find this scene before him:

The pool was half empty, and on the bottom lay three slippers, a pair of sunglasses, and a tattered cloth that looked like a shirt; the sunshade in the beverage area had collapsed, and fruit decorations and mint branches were scattered all over the ground; Swire's golden tail was tangled with someone's swimsuit tie; Hoshiguma was being held down in the shallow end by Lin Yuhsia and Chen Hui-chieh, and they hadn't stopped yet, but at least they knew to change into new clothes.

A piece of melted ice cream was still smeared on their faces; while Su Rui, the culprit, was elegantly wiping her mouth with a napkin, with five or six empty cups piled on her plate in front of her.

"Ladies and gentlemen..." the manager wiped the sweat from his brow, "Water combat is strictly prohibited in this establishment..."

The four men turned their heads at the same time, their wet hair plastered to their faces, their eyes each more ferocious than the last.

The manager took two steps back, almost stepping on the security guard behind him. "... How about I get you a private pool?"

Half an hour later, at the hotel's private infinity pool on the rooftop.

The four of them floated on the water, exhausted, like four floating corpses. Hoshiguma's bikini was barely fastened back up, but one shoulder strap was missing; Swire's tail had a small bald patch at the tip; Chen Hui-chieh's sword tassel was tangled in a knot; Lin Yuhsia had two fingernails split open.

Su Rui sat in the jacuzzi by the pool, a freshly served chocolate fondue in front of her, dipping strawberries in the melted chocolate sauce.

"You all continue," he smiled at the four murderous gazes, "Don't worry about me."

Hoshiguma suddenly sat up with a jolt, water droplets rolling down her abs. "Wait, are we missing the point?" She pointed at Su Rui. "The culprit is over there eating the fifth dessert!"

All four pairs of eyes turned to Su Rui.

Su Rui's fork froze in mid-air. "... I can explain."

"Explain your ass!" the four men shouted in unison, climbing out of the pool and approaching him, dripping wet.

Su Rui put down her fork and slowly raised her hands. "Can we discuss surrendering?"

"Too late." Lin Yuhsia snatched his chocolate fork. "Let the trial begin."

Swire's golden tail wrapped around his left wrist. "Criminal number one, failing to report a crime."

Chen Hui-chieh's sword tassel bound his right wrist. "Criminal number two, inciting internal strife."

Hoshiguma straddled his lap, her wet hands cupping his face: "Criminal number three—" she grinned, her fangs gleaming, "... is too unfairly handsome."

The chocolate fondue wobbled against the edge of the bathtub, melting sauce dripping onto the tiles. Su Rui looked at the four faces so close to her and suddenly laughed, "How long is the sentence?"

"Life imprisonment." Lin Yuhsia leaned down and bit his lower lip, her voice muffled between their lips, "Execute immediately."

The moment Lin Yuhsia snatched the chocolate fondue away, Su Rui's fork was still hanging in mid-air, a drop of melted dark chocolate slowly falling from its tip, splattering a dark brown mark on the tile.

"No desserts." Lin Yuhsia's voice was as cold as a chilled blade. She handed the entire pot of chocolate to the waiter who rushed over. "Bring the grill."

Swire's golden tail slapped the ground happily. She rested her chin on one hand, the other already restlessly on Su Rui's shoulder. "That's right~ Since it's punishment, it has to be done personally to show sincerity." Her fingertips slid down Su Rui's collarbone to his chest, her nails lightly scraping the fresh hickey— Hoshiguma's masterpiece from twenty minutes ago. "Right?"