Mission in another world with my transformed best friend

"Hahaha, Zhang Lan, you've really gone all out this time. What was originally just a small bet between brothers and buddies has escalated to the level of city economy, official certification, widespread fame, and even the ability to command the wind and rain?"

Isn't it all to avoid dressing up, putting on makeup, and wearing women's clothing to pretend to be Alice?

Honestly, doesn't it feel a bit incongruous to have such a beautiful female character skin and speak in a masculine tone all day?

Even if you consider yourself a man, what can you do with Alice's body? Play lesbian games? Forget it, you don't even have the tools to play with..."

Wang Kai had come to a complete realization, through his inner turmoil and mutterings, that he had utterly lost his "bet" with Zhang Lan.

According to Wang Kai's previous understanding, his current character level and strength are already considered to be in a relatively ideal and unmatched realm in the short term.

Based on the information available at present, compared to all the achievements Zhang Lan has made, he has only become a "brainless muscle master".

In other words, how many people in the world know the name "Kyle"? Probably only a handful. To put it more bluntly, the term "simp" is probably more well-known than "Kyle"...

But do these people from another world even understand the true meaning of "simp"? They even use the handwriting to make photocopies and sell for money. Maybe I should pretend to be disabled tomorrow and start a roadside stall, making a living by writing those two characters for people every day. It might seem pathetic, but it's better than giving up and undergoing "sex reassignment surgery without anesthesia"...

In any case, Wang Kai's previous eagerness to return home has instantly turned into an "escapist" mentality. It's like the feeling of utter defeat and shame that comes after returning from working away from home for a year and finding that his income is not as high as his parents' and wife's harvest from the fields for a year.

At this moment, he was looking down, pondering what other methods he could use to reach and surpass all of Zhang Lan's current achievements more quickly and efficiently.

Seeing that everything had returned to calm, and judging from Wang Kai's expression, he seemed to have figured everything out, but why did he look so dejected? As the elder, and one of the first people to come into contact with the "Hermitage of the World," Duli, who had his own ulterior motives, broke the silence with a few laughs and made a suggestion.

"Licking...no, Lord Kyle, I know you're excited right now, but don't get excited. Relax first. Since you just got back, you must be hungry and tired. Let's go outside, it's my treat. Also, I heard from the Merchant Guild that the 'Hermitage Saintess' is currently researching 'Lafite II' and is reportedly recruiting 'wine tasters' from the public on a short-term, continuous basis. When you see Miss Lan, ask her if she could help me sign up..."

Wang Kai shook his head, stood up expressionlessly, and walked towards the door, leaving a comment before disappearing through the doorway.

"Uncle Doolittle, just pretend I never came back today, and don't ask me where I'm going next. For the sake of future generations, I'm going to be a wanderer, living in anonymity, and becoming a single-player gamer from now on. Goodbye!"

"Yes, yes, no problem... Huh? Kyle, what did you say? Wait, I'll treat you to dinner and drinks, don't leave yet..."

Duli chased after him and peeked out of the door, but Wang Kai was nowhere to be seen...

……

"Yes, a person's level of fame is determined by many factors, but the most crucial one is still two words: wealth."

For example, which list—the "World's 100 Richest People" or the "World's 100 Most Famous Scientists"—is more familiar to the general public? This is reality, and even in this alternate world, it's no exception. The saying "Even heroes have to bow down for a pittance" is a stark irony.

Putting aside reputation, fame, and status, you're just an ordinary person. Ordinary people just want to eat and drink well and have plenty of money. If you can provide them with food, drink, and wealth, then you're their most admired hero. "Whoever feeds me is my mother!"

Wang Kai, whose thinking was becoming increasingly extreme, gradually realized that this couldn't go on. This was just a side quest in the "exploration part" of the game, and it was not the behavior of a qualified player to be so depressed and gloomy over such a "small side quest".

Since we're going to stick to "single-player games" from now on, we don't need to think about other players and NPCs anymore. Just indulge yourself and experience all kinds of gameplay – that's the real fun. Anyway, there are no time limits or requirements for completing the game...

Thinking about this, the kind of "game DLC" that Wang Kai most wants to experience is, of course, the kind that "you know what I mean".

Looking back on those more than a month of "leveling up" in Katla City, after "patrolling" various dungeons every day, I would return to the city almost always on nights with the stars hanging high and the moon shining brightly. Passing by those brightly lit streets, with older and younger women standing on both sides of the road "flirting" with their eyes and ears, it was absolutely impossible not to have an instinctive reaction.

But every time Wang Kai had even the slightest thought of "crossing the line," Zhang Lan's face with her "almond-shaped eyes full of reproach" would appear in his mind, and he would immediately enter "wise man mode," both physically and mentally, and dare not do anything rash...

"Yeah, why did I only notice these weird things now? Although I'm almost thirty, I'm still in the age range of a 'normal man.' Now that I'm in the body of a teenager, I should inherit the 'troubles of adolescence' and 'youthful energy,' but instead, I feel like I've only inherited the feeling of being 'henpecked'?"

If losing interest in other girls was due to Alice's perfect appearance, that's just interest. It can't be attributed to primal biological instincts. Sometimes, even the most devoted husband can act recklessly when drunk... Wait, could that be the reason?

"...Our souls have possessed these two young men and women, but their souls haven't dissipated. Their bodies are just temporarily under my control, and the influence of their souls may still remain..."

A phrase Zhang Lan had said long ago suddenly came to mind, and coupled with Wang Kai's own experience, it was now beyond doubt. "Kyle's" soul still influenced his thoughts, even controlling his actions… After all, this guy was an ultimate simp willing to give everything for "Alice," and no one could replace the goddess in his heart!

Upon reflection, this seems to be the only explanation available. Wang Kai recalls that the only time he truly felt impulsive was on the night of the "bet." Watching Zhang Lan bend down to pick up the note by the bed, he almost couldn't suppress that primal instinct, and things nearly escalated. Fortunately, he was "seriously criticized" afterward, which helped him suppress it.

"You little devil, Kyle! I was actually a bit sorry for you, young man. I was hoping to use your 'account' to pull off some amazing plays, carve out a niche for yourself, and live a blissful life with a loving wife and concubines..."

"I didn't expect you to be so unethical, secretly adding a ridiculous 'self-discipline' code to my body, huh? Don't forget, I still have absolute control over this body. You can only stop me from doing this at certain moments, and of course, that's only when I'm mentally sound. If you remove that condition... Hmph!"

After saying that, Wang Kai quickened his pace and headed towards some brightly lit streets, but it was only noon and the "hidden DLC storyline" had not yet been released.

However, this wasn't his destination. It was still early, and he planned to go to a bar and have a good drink. When night fell, he'd stagger out of the bar, his eyes glazed over, and who knows, he might wake up the next day to find a strange girl lying next to him...

Wouldn't that allow us to skip Kyle's "Autonomy Code" and directly experience the DLC content?

Without further ado, Wang Kai, who was already a bit hungry, went straight to a rather luxurious-looking bar, tossed a gold coin to the waiter, and soon a table full of food and several bottles of wine were laid out.

Wang Kai ate most of the food without any hesitation and drank all the bottles of wine, but half an hour later he wasn't drunk at all...

If only I hadn't eaten anything and had just drunk alcohol... No, no, that's not the reason. Wang Kai recalled what happened after leaving Tara Village. The alcohol that Duli and his group of soldiers drank, and the bottles he had just drunk, were nothing more than "sweet wine" level drinks.

Based on his previous alcohol tolerance, to get completely drunk here, he'd need to be on an empty stomach, and then drink at least a dozen bottles before even feeling slightly tipsy. Now he regretted eating so much; vomiting wouldn't be easy, so he figured he'd better wait a few hours until the food digested…

And so, Wang Kai spun around a few empty bottles while quietly listening to the otherworldly symphonies played by several violinists from the bar, slowly passing the time in his tedious quest for intoxication...

After a while, a waiter who had just witnessed Wang Kai's "lavish spending" upon entering saw this and, guided by his professional attitude of "customer first (only caring about having enough money)," quietly approached and said with a respectful expression.

"Sir, you seem a little dissatisfied with these drinks. How about I recommend the 'Lafite II,' which we obtained through official channels under our 'pre-order tasting' program? Some famous wine critics have called it a revolutionary drink, with a rich aroma and a high intoxicating quality..."

"Really? Bring me a few bottles right now..."

"Yes, yes, but after all, it's a new product with limited supply from the Chamber of Commerce, so the price..."

"Crack~"

Wang Kai pulled out another gold coin and slammed it on the table. Upon seeing this, the waiter immediately scurried off to the bar to order drinks...