Chapter 87
"... oh"
Skadi took the teacup and looked at the black tea liquid inside.
It seems they suspect there might be something else mixed in.
However... she glanced at the packaging bag beside her.
The tea bag is sealed; after tearing it open, you simply drop it into the cup.
Everything was done, even in front of her.
Wow, I get a share too?
Laurentina and Skadi are quite different.
She excitedly took the cup that Zuo Jian handed her and took a sip.
"Ouch—it's so hot!"
[You rascal... don't forget that the tongue is also a very sensitive area.]
"Hehe, after all, it's tea brewed by Zuo Jian."
[... Alright, this level of heat only lasts for a moment. Remember to sip it slowly later.]
"Okay--"
Laurentina deliberately drew out the syllables when she opened her mouth.
Looking at the two people talking to each other... no, one person and one tentacle.
Skadi even felt it was somewhat surreal.
"You... you're really not Seaborn?"
[Of course not.]
[Sit down first, let me tell you about Laurentina and me.]
"You mean... you were captured by the Church of the Deep and subjected to various human modifications, which ultimately turned you into this bizarre form... You were... human before?"
Skadi's pupils widened, seemingly somewhat surprised.
[Yes, and they also subjected Laurentina to various cruel surgeries in an attempt to modify her, but unfortunately, their plan failed.]
[I gained consciousness and, together with Laurentina, wiped out the strongholds of the Church of the Deep.]
[But unfortunately, from then on, I seemed to be bound to Laurentina. We embarked on a journey together, helping her find companions, and also hoping that Aegir's technology could turn me back to my original form.]
Zuo Jian spoke sincerely, his clear, bright eyes conveying impeccable logic and profound emotion, leaving Skadi completely bewildered.
'Wow, she seems almost convinced. Seriously, are you that good at conning people?!'
'Don't worry about it, as long as she believes it.'
'Why did you even bother making up a lie? Won't it be exposed if you try to pin this on the Church of the Deep?'
'Those guys are utterly incompetent anyway, just kill them all when you see them.'
Zuo Jian's voice was somewhat cold, but it quickly returned to its usual gentle tone.
'Also, if I don't fabricate lies, then I have to be honest...'
"You mean, I parasitized you and ate most of your body tissue? That sounds incredibly creepy."
'... That's true, but I can accept it.'
'You can accept it because I haven't actually done anything strange. The other person is different; she doesn't know me at all, and portraying herself as a victim makes it easier to gain trust.'
'Something strange...?'
Laurentina was taken aback, then a smile suddenly appeared on her lips.
But the next moment, Zuo Jian seemed to refocus on his conversation with Skadi.
"Such a thing actually happens... The Church of the Deep... is capable of doing something like this."
Skadi still sounded somewhat doubtful, but she seemed to have already believed most of it.
"But... Shark, you really are Shark, right?"
Skadi's gaze bypassed the Zuo Jian and landed on Laurentina was drinking red tea behind him.
She put down her teacup and gave a smile that Skadi had seen before.
"Yes, I am the Shark you know, Laurentina, a member of Gladiia, and Skadi's comrade-in-arms, Laurentina."
"... I still find it... hard to believe--"
Skadi said in a low voice.
"Hmm, let me think about it."
Looking at the other person's expression, Laurentina rested her chin on her fingers, appearing to be in deep thought.
"How about we reminisce about the good old days? Which part would you like to start with?"
"Was it Ulpian chasing after you in his car, or was I watching Ulpian chase after you and cheering him on?"
Or perhaps...
Laurentina and called out in a low voice.
"Skadi! What's wrong with you! And those tears—"
"Stop! I know you're Shark! Don't say another word!"
Skadi suddenly shrank back, not wanting to hear Laurentina bring up those unbearable past events.
[... Is she the comrade you mentioned... who was hit by the captain's car?]
"Yes."
[... That makes much more sense. No wonder his physical abilities are so outrageous.]
"It has absolutely nothing to do with... it's just training with the captain!"
Skadi turned her head and shouted at Zuo Jian with a grim expression.
The shadow seems quite large.
It's almost time for my next boyfriend/girlfriend session, bros!
I'm recommending a book written by a member of our group. It's also by Zhou Zhou; you can check it out if you're interested.
(Although I don't write yuri/yuri stories, the experts in the group are definitely better than me -- sob sob)
I, Ecaros Yahwe, am a Chongguo native, now Laterano.
An ordinary, kind, and mentally healthy child.
However, due to the simulator, I had to play roles including, but not limited to...
The love-starved duchess who wanted to talk to Theresa about life but ended up getting herself involved.
Originally, she simply wanted to grow flowers and live a simple life, and adopt some Aegir, but she was tricked and ultimately sacrificed her own [breeding] Firstborn to prevent Skadi from being used.
He could have survived until the end of time, but because he unknowingly fell in love with humans, he eventually clashed with the Demons of the warp and sealed off the god of the underworld.
A love-struck girl who believes in the infinite power of love, flits among a group of truly talented scientists, and ultimately sends herself into space for love.
A literature major girl who transformed into a ruthless and domineering protector of the country in order to help the two red dragons ascend to power, but ultimately sent herself to the guillotine.
In short, I have many other identities, like this and that.
Now, the beautiful girls I slept with in the simulation are coming to me. Does anyone know what I can do?
I just wanted to spend some time alone with Tutu! Ugh! (>皿<)!!!
Chapter 45, Celebration and... Hidden Pollution
"By the way, Orca, why did you change your clothes?"
Laurentina stepped forward and looked Skadi up and down at her Flame Kingdom- style clothing. It wasn't traditional, but it had some distinct regional characteristics.
"This, this was a gift from someone."
She glanced down at her clothes, then recounted her recent ordeal to Laurentina.
[... along the way, he chased away bandits, and was then given a ride by a merchant who also gave him a lot of money for travel expenses. Did he get lost in the Flame Kingdom and end up being taken in by an old man for temporary lodging...?]
Zuo Jian listened to Skadi's ordeal with some surprise, feeling that it was... completely opposite to someone else's situation.
At that moment, a woman with short black hair, far away, sneezed, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
"Hiss... It's so cold. The weather seems to be getting colder and colder lately..."
Back at the hotel, Zuo Jian blinked and then spoke.
My suggestion is that wearing this outfit all the time is becoming too conspicuous. Try to find some clothes that won't arouse suspicion.
"... Won't arouse... suspicion?"
[At least don't be out of place, like this.]
Zuo Jian Laurentina's long dress quickly changed. In a few breaths, a standard British-style women's long dress and top appeared on her.
White, blue, black
The three colors made her look like a standard Victoria's Secret model.
"Hmm, this outfit isn't bad, but what does Orca plan to do? Do you also want to run to her...?"
Laurentina seemed to sense something was wrong and asked in a somewhat gloomy tone.
However, he was interrupted by the other party's questioning voice as soon as he opened his mouth.
[Clothes? Of course we have to buy them, what other solution is there?]
He found it odd, wondering why Laurentina would ask such a question.
Could it be that she's gotten used to having a set of clothes that won't get dirty and can change shape at will?!
... This isn't good news—well, it just so happens that her teammates have been found, so she can take that girl named Skadi with her to buy some necessary clothes.
Maybe Laurentina herself will be tempted... perhaps.
But the important point is...
Zuo Jian's gaze softened slightly as he thought about this.
[Laurentina, you've found your companion.]
"That's right, but the Orca were also lost, and in the end, there's still no news from the captain—"
She finished speaking and leaned back in her chair with a sigh.
[But this is a good start, isn't it?]
[Skadi, what do you think?]
Zuo Jian turned his eyes and looked at Miss Orca beside him.
"I... am so glad to have found my other lost companions... and so glad to see you all safe and sound... Shark."
It can't be said that everything is peaceful.
Thinking of this, she glanced again at the raised tentacle, on which blue eyes were blinking.
However... he's right, this is a good start. The two of them... no, including that Mr. Zuo Jian, the three of them can look after each other on the journey ahead.
She no longer needs to tread this land alone...
"Shark, where do you plan to go next? How do you plan to find the captain and the others?"