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"When you make rice balls… do you use tools or skills?"
As Amamiya Natsuki asked the question, the passerby player's eyes widened suddenly, and her black hair trembled slightly.
Damn it!
This guy doesn't plan to bargain at all, but chooses to take everything for himself!
Quietly exhaling, the passerby player said calmly:
"I'm sorry, making rice balls is my skill."
Amamiya Natsuki raised his eyebrows slightly and said:
"You hesitated just now."
Passerby player: "A hasty reply cannot show sincerity."
"It doesn't matter." Amamiya Natsuki smiled and took out a small mirror, "This is the Truth Mirror. As long as you look in the mirror, you can't tell lies."
"…"
The passerby player was silent for two seconds, then turned around and was about to leave.
It is not clear whether the mirror is real or fake, but the man's thoughts are already obvious. He actually wants the tool to make rice balls. Absolutely not!
Amamiya Natsuki said slowly from behind:
"You don't want the mission to fail and be left in the dungeon forever, do you?"
"…"
The passerby player paused and stopped abruptly.
If the character task cannot be completed, the consequences will be serious. Accidental death, vegetative state, and being trapped in the dungeon forever are all possible. In short, it is impossible to be safe and sound.
If she can't return to reality, even if she keeps the tool, it will be meaningless.
But if such a precious tool is easily given to others, what should she do in future dungeons?
The passerby player silently bit her lower lip, as if the heroine in those comics had her eyes dimmed.
"So… is that the only way?"
The passerby player raised her head again, her voice calm and without emotional fluctuations: "I understand… Please go to a deserted place to talk in detail."
Amamiya Natsuki asked doubtfully:
"Even if we talk in a corner, no one will be able to hear us, right?"
"No one can hear us, but people will see us." The passerby player said expressionlessly, "In short, please change the place."
"Okay."
Amamiya Natsuki nodded in agreement.
"I'll go greet the guests first." Fujiwara Chika really wanted to follow, but unfortunately there were more customers ordering, so she could only deal with business first.
Amamiya Natsuki turned around and walked towards the back kitchen: "Come with me."
The passerby player was silent, raised her foot and followed.
The two passed through the hallway and came to an empty room in the back kitchen. This was originally a storage room, but it was so empty that even a mouse could starve to death.
Amamiya Natsuki stopped and looked at the passerby player behind him, and said:
"We can continue the transaction now."
Judging from the other party's performance just now, making rice balls is not an ability, but some kind of tool. Of course, he wants this kind of thing. There is no deal in the world that cannot be reached. If there is, it is because the price is not high enough.
Not to mention that the other party is asking for help. Amamiya Natsuki is very confident that he can make the transaction successful.
As for the danger of being alone… Just kidding, this is the headquarters of the black shop. The passerby player in front of him should be worried about her safety.
"Huff…"
The passerby player quietly took a deep breath, and a slight, distorted, blurry wave appeared on her body.
Amamiya Natsuki was very familiar with this wave; it was a sign of dispelling the character disguise.
What about the agreed-upon transaction?
Why are you suddenly dispelling your disguise?
A few seconds later.
The distorted, blurry wave dissipated, and the passerby player, who was 1.2 meters tall, disappeared, replaced by a beautiful, slender young woman who was nearly 1.7 meters tall... To be precise, she should be an older sister.
The sudden contrast in height made Amamiya Natsuki couldn't help but look over curiously.
The girl in front of him had a pretty face, fair and radiant skin, a tall and curvy figure, and long, waist-length black and shiny hair. She was sweet and lovely, yet also revealed a hint of coldness and maturity. It had to be said that she was a very standard beautiful girl, but slightly older, looking like at least a college student.
"What are you doing?"
Amamiya Natsuki's doubts hadn't disappeared from his mind.
What about the agreed-upon transaction?
The elementary school student form wouldn't hinder the transaction, right?
"Nice to meet you, I am Mizuhara Chizuru, please give me your guidance..." After dispelling her disguise, the black-haired, straight-haired beautiful girl's voice was sweet and crisp, but without much emotion, somewhat empty, and calmly said, "I have a reason to clear the instance and return to the real world..."
Wait, what exactly are you doing?
We were going to make a deal, why are you taking off your clothes?
Miss Mizuhara unbuttoned her windbreaker, revealing a glimpse of her snow-white, slender neck, and the delicate collarbone that was faintly visible, but that was all. Then, she covered her clothes and whispered:
"The tools for making rice balls are very important, I won't take them out for trade... If you help complete the character's mission, I can offer myself..."
Mizuhara Chizuru bit her lower lip, knowing very well what she was doing.
But... there was no way around it.
She had to return to the real world; her grandmother was still waiting for her.
The ability to make rice balls was related to future instances and couldn't be given to others. The other things on her body were very ordinary, and the other party definitely wouldn't agree. The only way to complete the transaction was to offer her own body.
In fact, in the previous instances she had experienced, some men had shown covetousness and even wanted to attack her. Fortunately, she had dodged them. Because of this, she was very wary of Amamiya Natsuki when they first met.
If the guards at the place she was going to weren't suddenly extraordinarily strict, she wouldn't have chosen this method.
"...I understand."
Amamiya Natsuki finally understood why this passerby player wanted to have a detailed talk in the secret room.
She was clearly planning to bribe him with her beauty.
"Miss Mizuhara, have you considered one thing..." Amamiya Natsuki's voice was faint, "Why can't I just take advantage of you and not help with the mission?"
"...!!!"
Mizuhara Chizuru instantly widened her eyes and took a wary half-step back.
Crap.
Could it be that she had misjudged him? The man in front of her wasn't a Chaotic Neutral player, but an Evil Pervert player?
Had she strayed into a wolf's den?
"Calm down, stay calm."
Mizuhara Chizuru took a deep breath and quickly calmed down.
Although the man in front of her was saying evil words, he was standing still and hadn't moved, so he obviously had no intention of forcing her... at least not yet.
If that was the case, there was still a chance to escape.
Just as she was thinking about how to escape, she suddenly saw the boy in front of her become serious, step back, and say solemnly:
"Miss Mizuhara, please have some self-respect, I'm still just a high school student."
Mizuhara Chizuru was stunned, question marks appearing above her head: "...High school student?"
"Don't judge a book by its cover, hey," Amamiya Natsuki retorted, "You can be an elementary school student, I had no choice but to play a middle-aged uncle, right?"
As he spoke, a knock suddenly sounded on the door.
Mizuhara Chizuru was startled and quickly put on her windbreaker, covering her neckline.
Although she had made up her mind that she wouldn't hesitate to sink into darkness, she still had a girl's sense of shame and couldn't be indifferent.
Amamiya Natsuki turned around and opened the door.
Half a small face peeked out from outside the door, it was secretary:
"Can I come in?"
"Come in."
After Fujiwara Chika walked in, the Sheltered Young Lady followed behind her.
Seeing Amamiya Natsuki look over, Shinomiya Kaguya said softly: "I've asked Hanamori to temporarily take charge of the business."
Suddenly going to a secret room to discuss a transaction with a stranger... of course, she was worried.
"Eh, are you the elementary school student player from just now?" Fujiwara Chika's eyes darted around, landing on Miss Mizuhara, and she immediately dispelled her disguise, revealing her true face, and said in a crisp voice, "Nice to meet you, please give me your guidance."
Looking at the bright-eyed girl in front of her, Mizuhara Chizuru relaxed slightly and said softly: "I am Mizuhara, nice to meet you, please give me your guidance."
After all, cute girls are usually not bad people.
"You look like a college student?"
"I'm nineteen this year, I am indeed a college student."
"..."
It could be seen that this Miss Mizuhara was still very wary. Apart from her age and surname, she didn't mention any other information that might reveal her identity.
"Kaguya-chan, Natsuki-kun, you should dispel your disguises too, there's no one else here," Fujiwara Chika turned her head and said, "Everyone needs to be honest with each other to let down their guard."
The Sheltered Young Lady responded softly, dispelling her disguise and revealing her true face.
"S-So beautiful!"
Mizuhara Chizuru's gaze fell on the Sheltered Young Lady, and an expression of surprise appeared on her face.
Even though she was also a beautiful girl, she had to admit that the black-haired, red-eyed girl in front of her was exceptionally pretty; the only minor flaw was probably that her small chest was unremarkable.
"The barrier between people cannot be broken by being completely honest with each other."
Amamiya Natsuki muttered while removing his disguise.
Mizuhara Chizuru's eyes shifted, looking over: "...He really is a high school student, and quite handsome."
So, the person she had just intended to trade with was actually a male high school student?
At this thought, even as a university student, a faint blush couldn't help but creep onto Mizuhara Chizuru's face.
Making a move on a high school student was definitely one of the taboos for university students.
Shinomiya Kaguya spoke:
"Excuse me, what was the content of the trade you were discussing?"
Amamiya Natsuki took half a step back, retreating behind Kaguya, and introduced: "Restaurant Chairman, I listen to Chika-sama's instructions for everything."
The Sheltered Young Lady's eyes flowed, and she couldn't help but glare over.
He didn't listen to her instructions for everything; he often acted on his own.
Fujiwara Chika said from the side:
"Mizuhara-san, don't worry, the aim of our Mutual Aid Alliance is not to abandon any companion."
Mizuhara Chizuru was startled, an expression of surprise appearing on her face: "Mutual Aid Alliance... What is that?"
"It's a mutual aid organization formed by players..." Fujiwara Chika explained the situation of the Mutual Aid Alliance, "Currently, there are over a hundred players in the alliance. Everyone is equal and voluntary, communicating in a friendly manner. Mizuhara-san, would you like to join us?"
"Equality and voluntariness, friendly mutual aid..."
Hearing this, Mizuhara Chizuru couldn't help but look up and gaze at Amamiya Natsuki.
Taking advantage of someone's predicament, you immediately wanted the item for making momotaro rice ball. You call that friendly mutual aid?
You're clearly a capitalist taking advantage of the situation!
Amamiya Natsuki spread his hands and said:
"You said a trade was enough. That's how it is in business."
"..."
Mizuhara Chizuru bowed in apology, then re-explained her character quest.
"Sounds a bit familiar..." After listening to the narration, Fujiwara Chika rested her right hand on her chin, pondering for two seconds, "Chizuru-san, the place you're talking about wouldn't happen to be the Heavy Care Area, would it?"
"Eh?" Mizuhara Chizuru was startled, "You know?"
"It seems it really is there." Fujiwara Chika lightly coughed twice, then turned to look at Amamiya Natsuki, "I haven't been there, you'll have to ask Natsuki-kun."
Seeing passerby player Chizuru look over, Amamiya Natsuki explained:
"Do you know why the security in the Heavy Care Area suddenly became stricter?"
"I don't know." Mizuhara Chizuru pursed her pink lips, hesitating, "Is it related to you guys?"
"Correct answer." Amamiya Natsuki opened the door, pulling Juju, who was eavesdropping outside, inside, "Juju, transform into Miss Hachishakusama for her to see."
"How can I just transform so casually!" Juju-sama covered her chest with both hands, glaring with a flushed face, "Pervert! Lecher!"
"It's to prove your identity to Mizuhara-san..."
"I don't want to."
Listening to their conversation, Mizuhara Chizuru quickly reacted: "Before, because a patient escaped, the security became stricter... Was that you guys?"
"It was Juju's character quest." Fujiwara Chika explained from the side, "The character Juju is playing is Miss Hachishakusama, and her character quest is to escape from the Heavy Care Area. I didn't expect it to cause you trouble, I'm terribly sorry."
"No need to apologize." Mizuhara Chizuru shook her head, "Everyone didn't know each other's quests anyway."
Fujiwara Chika revealed a bright smile and said:
"Chizuru-nee's quest is related to us, please rest assured, leave it to us."
Mizuhura Chizuru bowed in thanks: "Then I'll leave it to you all."
As a seasoned player, it's not shameful to actively seek help from others when one's own strength cannot complete a quest. She just hadn't expected that these people wouldn't ask for any reward... They were clearly players of the good-aligned faction.
Shinomiya Kaguya said softly:
"Since there's nothing, I'll go ahead."
The restaurant's operation couldn't do without people. Seeing that there was nothing else, Juju also left with Komi, and soon only Amamiya Natsuki and Chika were left among the three.
Amamiya Natsuki looked at Mizuhara and said:
"The character quest will have to wait a moment..."
Hearing this, Mizuhara Chizuru's heart sank.
Wait a moment... How long to wait?
Character quests have time limits. The longer it's dragged out, the lower the margin for error... Or was he just agreeing verbally, but actually not planning to help?
As a lone wolf player, Mizuhara Chizuru still hadn't let down her guard.
"That's right." Fujiwara Chika nodded, "To be safe, let Natsuki-kun Copy and Paste a skill for you. It'll only take five minutes."
"Eh?" Mizuhara Chizuru's tone was somewhat puzzled, "Copy and Paste... a skill?"
Amamiya Natsuki extended his hand and said:
"Mizuhara-san, give me your right hand."
Mizuhara Chizuru lightly nodded and extended her right hand. After Amamiya Natsuki held her hand, there was no emotional change on her pretty face. When working as a rental girlfriend, holding hands with customers was a routine operation, and she had long been accustomed to it, not showing the slightest abnormal expression.
However, the next moment.
The well-traveled rental girlfriend, who had long been unfazed by honor or disgrace, suddenly widened her beautiful eyes, her pink lips slightly parted, and she gasped in disbelief:
"Eh eh eh? There are so many?!"
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