Even Dying Would Be Worth the Price of Admission, I Tell Ya!

Let's go.

After silently grumbling to herself, Sera decided it was best not to look at these unpleasant things anymore, so Sera naturally took Miss Herta's right hand and started playing at other stalls.

That's... pitch-pot.

Sera looked at the stall thoughtfully, then walked forward with Herta.

"Would you two like to play pitch-pot?"

The staff greeted her with their most genuine smiles and began their introduction after Sera nodded.

"In our game of pitching arrows, hitting the mouth of the pot is worth 1 point, hitting the handle is worth 2 points, and hitting 3 arrows in a row adds 3 points. Each person can only do this once."

Couples take turns throwing arrows, and the scores are tallied.

Each person needs 5 arrows; scoring 18 points allows you to win the grand prize.

"The grand prize?"

Sera became interested; he was curious about what the prize was.

"Yes, the grand prize is the Weaver Girl doll from the Legend of the Xianzhou."

But don't worry, besides the grand prize, we also have participation prizes, smaller prizes, and winning prizes.

So even if you don't cast a perfect ballot, you'll still get a reward!

The staff member reached out to introduce the dolls on the table and pointed to the other prizes.

"Oh?"

Looking at the doll, Sera had an idea, but he didn't do anything else. Instead, he looked at Miss Herta.

"Give it a try?"

"If you want to, I naturally have no problem with it."

Miss Herta and Sera stood side by side 3 meters away from the pot. A mere pitch-pot was no challenge for these two geniuses.

Calculating the distance, Sera adjusted the angle and hurled the arrow towards the left ear of the pot without hesitation. The arrow traced a perfect arc in the air and landed squarely in the left ear of the pot.

"Wow!" the surrounding tourists exclaimed. This seemingly ordinary girl must be something else!

Without hesitation after Sera threw her arrow, Miss Herta also tossed her own into the right ear of the pot. Calculating the trajectory, the force, the wind speed, and then throwing it in—it was effortless for Herta!

One person took turns throwing an arrow, and in just a few seconds, the two of them had thrown all five arrows, all of which landed in the handles on the left and right sides of the pot.

The staff member was amazed by what she saw, but her good work ethic allowed her to quickly regain her composure and announce it in an excited and enthusiastic tone.

Congratulations to both of you! A perfect score of 26!

The staff applauded enthusiastically and handed over the Weaver Girl doll, but Sera smiled and waved her hand in refusal.

"We don't need this; let's leave it for someone else."

"Yes, he's right."

"...?" The staff member opened his mouth, but the words he wanted to say got stuck in his throat. In the end, he swallowed them and only managed to utter one sentence.

"Well... I hope you two have a great time?"

Miss Herta and Sera turned their backs and walked away to other places.

The staff member sighed, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, and looked at the Weaver Girl doll in his hand.

"I hope the boss won't nitpick! I've already done my best."

While strolling around, No. 0 was also busy taking pictures of the two. Now, seeing Sera and Herta wandering around, No. 0 decided to go up and take pictures of them.

"Sera, Ms. Herta."

No. 0 appeared before the two of them.

"Um?"

Sera looked at No. 0 with some confusion.

"No. 0, why aren't you taking pictures in the shadows? How did you end up in front of us?"

"I'd like to take a photo with you all openly and honestly."

No. 0 didn't hesitate and stated his request.

"Can."

Miss Herta agreed; she also wanted to take a proper photo with Sera.

"Sera, sit here."

No. 0, holding a camera, pressed Sera down onto a stone slab by the river.

"Ms. Herta, please stand over here and make eye contact with Sera."

Sera tilted her head slightly, raising her eyes to meet Ms. Herta's gaze.

The two did as No. 0 instructed, while Miss Herta gazed thoughtfully at Sera.

After a moment's thought, Miss Herta's lips naturally curled into a smile. She extended her right hand, lifted Sera's chin to meet her gaze. Sera looked stunned, her mouth slightly open in shock.

Miss Herta smiled, like someone harassing a respectable woman.

Upon seeing this scene, No. 0 felt his processor was about to unleash its full power in excitement, and he quickly picked up his camera and snapped a picture. After taking the picture, No. 0 began processing the crowds on the opposite bank and the small bridge, leaving only the two people clearly visible in the photo.

Seeing this scene would make even dying worthwhile!!!

No. 0 decided that he must share this photo with every Herta Puppet for them to appreciate; no, he must include this photo in the Herta Puppet ' shared database!

"This isn't right, is it?"

Sera blinked, a look of utter disbelief on her face. This couldn't be, could it? Was she positioned incorrectly relative to the Herta?

It should be the Herta that's provoking them!

But when she thought about how she looked making that gesture, Sera blushed for a moment and quickly banished the thought from her mind.

"What's wrong?"

Miss Herta leaned slightly forward, her eyes filled with an aggressive gaze as she teased Sera into looking at her.

"I think this is quite suitable~"

how?

You don't like me like this?

"I... I like it."

Sera tilted his head back and stammered in response. Although his cheeks didn't flush, the tips of his ears still betrayed his unease.

Hehe~

Miss Herta chuckled softly and closed her eyes. A few seconds later, she opened them and returned to her normal position. Sera breathed a sigh of relief and straightened up, her body no longer leaning back.

"Let's take another one then."

After taking a few more photos under No. 0's instructions, it gradually got dark. The photo-taking time was agonizing! Sera thought to herself.

After all, Miss Herta always manages to tease Sera unexpectedly, in places Sera never thought of. It's hard for the genius lady's heart to find its home, but if someone truly captures her heart, she will change her cold and calm attitude and win you over in her own way.

"The weather's getting nice and clear, let's go get some sky lanterns."

Sera took Miss Herta's hand, while No. 0 waved his hand and retreated into the shadows.

Miss Herta didn't speak, but she tightened her grip on Sera's right hand to show her attitude. To prevent Sera from getting lost with her, Herta chose to walk a little ahead and lead the way.

From a distance, the staff looked like they had been waiting for a long time, but their expressions changed when the two got closer.

Are you two here to make sky lanterns?

All the materials are here; they're ready.

The staff greeted us with smiles and pointed to a spot nearby.

"Hmm, thank you for your help."

Sera nodded and sat down with Herta, looking at the materials on the table, preparing to start making sky lanterns.

(PS: I have actually worn Hanfu and taken photos, I'm not just making this up.)

Since this chapter will reach 200,000 words soon, I'm posting it early at midnight as a way to commemorate the occasion.

Postscript: Chapter 97 has something to say, but it took me ages to finish.

Further: Completely out of options, the bookstore only has a dozen or so people left, the book is utterly ruined, tragic.