Star Abyss Walker

Chapter 87 Unexpected
S-rank main story?
I was shocked.

This was just a routine task triggered by an argument, yet it's become an S-rank main quest?!
Does this also mean that Lu Xiaobei is really a main character in my Star Abyss world?

The experience points rewarded by this mission must be quite generous. In addition, what is even more tempting is the item reward, which is the legendary "automatic loading mini robot"!
During the closed beta, the official team released an illustration of an auto-loading robot as the ultimate reward for the closed beta. At the time, all players were extremely eager to acquire it. This mini robot can be thrown directly into the interdimensional storage space. As long as there is an empty magazine in the storage space, it will immediately reload the bullets for you. This means that players no longer need to spend a lot of time reloading, and the sustainability in battle will be greatly enhanced!

This reward is permanent and far greater than most skills and almost all equipment currently available. It is even likely that the value of this S-class autoloading mini-robot is far less than that of the S9 Cataclysm-level or S10 Chaos-level equipment!

This S-rank mission is incredibly valuable!

I have to admit, I was completely captivated the moment the mission appeared.

But he quickly calmed down and began to question his conscience.

Is it acceptable to push Lu Xiaobei into a fire pit with a clear conscience just for an automatic loading robot?

But then I thought, if Lu Xiaobei stayed in Xicheng and encountered danger, would I be able to protect her? If something really happened to Lu Xiaobei, how would I face it?

For a moment, I was caught in a dilemma.

……

"Dad, don't pressure Ding Han anymore."

Lu Xiaobei said, "To tell you the truth, Feiyang Internet Cafe is not only owned by me, but also by two other people, Ding Han and Milo. Unless all three shareholders agree, this internet cafe cannot be transferred."

"Xiao Bei, do you want to reconsider?"

Mr. Lu frowned deeply.

I didn't say anything, I just said, "Xiao Bei, eat more."

"Ah."

This time she was very obedient and ate a lot with me.

After the meal, Mr. Lu went to pay the bill and said that he was still in Xicheng and was giving Lu Xiaobei a day to think it over. He said he would have lunch here again tomorrow.

Lu Xiaobei didn't say anything, but hailed a tricycle and we went back to the internet cafe together.

"Ding Han, you're on my side, you'll always support my decisions, right?" she suddenly asked, facing the wind.

"Ah."

I nodded, but I felt a little guilty saying that.

In the evening, after handing over my shift, I didn't leave. I stayed in the internet cafe and wrote a novel for a while until around nine o'clock. Then I got up and said, "Xiao Bei, want to go get some barbecue? It's on me."

"That's really rare..."

Old K laughed and said, "Even Ding Han, that miser, has plucked some feathers. I want to go too."

"Just don't go."

I said speechlessly, "I'll treat Xiao Bei separately."

"Fine……"

Old K touched his nose: "Then I won't be the third wheel."

Lu Xiaobei readily agreed, put on a coat, and went out with me.

……

BBQ stall.

The two of us ordered quite a few skewers and a few bottles of beer. I decided to have a little to challenge my weakness.

In fact, there is also an element of alcohol emboldening the timid.

"Xiao Bei."

After taking a swig of beer, I said, "How about... we transfer the internet cafe to Zhou Beichuan? Why did you give up being a pampered young lady to come here and suffer?"

"you……"

Lu Xiaobei was stunned and looked at me in disbelief.

"Xicheng is not peaceful."

I frowned and said, "I also hope you can leave Xicheng and go back to BH City with your dad. He already promised me that he wouldn't force you to marry Aken after you return to BH City. Although Feiyang Internet Cafe has been transferred, we can always reopen it later. In any case, we should avoid this crisis in Xicheng first."

"Ding Han!"

Lu Xiaobei's eyes instantly filled with tears, and the iron skewer in her hand trembled: "I... what did I do wrong that even you are taking their side... do you really want to push me into another man's arms?"

"That's not what I meant, please don't misunderstand..."

"I should have known..."

Lu Xiaobei's eyes were blurry with tears: "What benefits did Lu Changzai give you that you actually want me to leave Xicheng? Ding Han, you have really disappointed me, disappointed me terribly!"

With that, Lu Xiaobei stood up, threw away the iron skewer in her hand, and left crying.

……

"..."

The cold wind was biting, and it felt especially cold on my face.

I sat quietly on the side of the street, and suddenly felt a sense of despondency.

"Boss, the bill, please..."

After blankly scanning the QR code to pay, he walked along the street towards his residence.

"Beep beep~~~"

Not long after, a phone call came in. It was from Milo, who was far away in BH City. He was like a gunpowder-fueled tirade, immediately launching into a tirade: "Ding Han, do you even have a human being? Xiao Bei has been all alone in Xicheng for so long, do you think it's been easy for her? And now you're telling her to give up everything, go back to that broken home, and marry someone she doesn't even like with just a few words? Is that how you treat a friend?!"

"Milo, calm down and listen to me."

"I won't listen to your bullshit!"

Milo roared, "If you're a man, get the hell out of here and go apologize to Xiao Bei! I don't want to hear your bullshit! What's wrong with Xicheng? I was really happy here. If it weren't for my life in Beijing, I wouldn't have left Xicheng. Tell me, has Xiao Bei ever mistreated you all this time?! Doesn't she consider you the most important person in her life?"

"Yes." I was speechless.

"So, if you're a man, go apologize to her right now, or I, Milo, won't dare call you my brother!"

"Don't rush, listen to me."

I tried to calm myself down and said, "Xicheng is already on the verge of collapse. I witnessed the defeat of the Burning Wind Legion outside the city. The Dark Tide's forces are at least ten times stronger than Xicheng's. The reason they're currently negotiating is just that the Dark Tide is observing the Crimson Dragon Kingdom's attitude. If I'm not mistaken, the Crimson Dragon Kingdom is waiting for the Dark Tide to attack Xicheng, so they have a legitimate reason to send troops. Therefore, regardless of war or peace, Xicheng will definitely fall. Who can guarantee Lu Xiaobei's safety then?!"

"you……"

Milo was shocked: "Is what you're saying true?"

"Ah."

I nodded: "You can open the star map, or check the player dark web for news about Xicheng. All players know that Xicheng is about to be engulfed in war, so in my opinion, the sooner Xiaobei leaves, the safer he will be. You are another shareholder of the internet cafe, so go and persuade Xiaobei to transfer the internet cafe as soon as possible and leave Xicheng. I understand your concerns. If someone really forces Xiaobei to get married, you don't need to tell me, I'll fucking go and steal the bride in my battle form!"

"Damn... I get it."

Milo said, "I'll call her right away. What about you? Aren't you leaving? If the Dark Tide launches a full-scale attack, the players probably won't fare well either."

"I do not go."

I took a deep breath: "Two of my good player friends were killed by the Grey Worm Chapter commander in the last two days. I'm going to stay and look for every possible opportunity to avenge them!"

"Be careful..."

Milo said, "Think it over yourself. If it really doesn't work out, leave Xicheng with Xiaobei. I'll be waiting for you here in Beihai. I'll make sure you have enough to eat and drink."

"Oh, I see."

……

night.

Lin Qingying was already asleep. I washed up a bit, returned to my room, and lay down on the edge of the bed.

But I just couldn't fall asleep; my mind was in complete turmoil.

"drop!"

A WeChat message came from Lu Xiaobei: "You were the one who convinced Milo to agree to transfer the internet cafe, right?"

"Ah."

My heart pounded with panic: "Xiao Bei, don't hate me."

How could I dare to hate you?

Lu Xiaobei said, "I don't know what benefits Lu Changzai and Ruandan Ken gave you that made Ding Han so devoted to you, but you have achieved your goal. I agree to transfer the internet cafe. You don't need to come to work tomorrow. The internet cafe is officially transferred to Zhou Beichuan. Here is 3 yuan for your 10% share. Keep it safe."

As she spoke, she transferred 3 yuan.

I remained silent.

"Take it back right away, don't be coy with me."

Lu Xiaobei said, "If you don't accept it, I definitely won't go to Xicheng No. 1 for lunch tomorrow. Also, you have to come tomorrow at noon too."

"Ah."

I received the transfer, but I felt terrible.

And so, feeling guilty, I drifted off to sleep.

……

The next day, early morning.

Lin Qingying went to work very early today. When I got up, I saw breakfast on the table and a note left behind: "There is a morning meeting today about the evacuation of Xicheng."

I did nothing all morning.

Around noon, I hailed a taxi and headed straight for Xicheng No. 1.

When they arrived at the private room, Mr. Lu and Aken were already there.

"Ding Han, thank you."

Mr. Lu gave him a friendly look; he seemed to already know that Lu Xiaobei had agreed to transfer the internet cafe.

After a long time, Lu Xiaobei finally arrived late.

However, she showed no signs of dejection today. Wearing a nice coat over a sweater, she exuded a completely different energy and spirit than yesterday.

She didn't even glance at me, and simply said, "How about we try snow crab today?"

"Okay!"

Mr. Lu smiled and said, "You order."

"it is good."

……

Halfway through the meal, Aken finally couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Xiao Bei, your uncle has already said that after you return to Beihai, he will arrange for you to join the company as the operations director. You can learn management first. My family will also invest in your company later to help it grow and expand together. As for marriage, you can get married when you want to. I will definitely not force you on this."

"..."

Lu Xiaobei didn't speak, but just lowered her head and drank her soup. Her body trembled slightly, as if she was trying her best to suppress her anger.

At this moment, she could no longer bear it. She slowly rose, looked at her father and Arken, and said, word by word:

"Please stop bringing up marriage, okay? You don't know, do you? I already have someone I deeply love, and that's Ding Han. We've already been intimate, more than once, right here on my attic bed. Softie Ken, can you give up now?"

……

"Om~~~"

My mind went completely blank for a moment, as if struck by lightning!

Lu Xiaobei's revenge on me was so ruthless...

(End of this chapter)