Mission in another world with my transformed best friend

Wang Kai's thought process was completely transparent to Zhang Lan, who didn't explain anything but instead took the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.

"Oh, and one more thing, this world doesn't have the 'monogamy' system of the previous world!"

"This is a bit... Oh right, Zhang Lan... no, Sister Lan, could you please go and explain this to me..."

"How am I supposed to explain this? Martha's feelings for you have changed, and it's all because you were delusional before. This 'misunderstanding' is perfectly understandable."

When did I ever presume to be affectionate?

"Have you forgotten what happened the night before you planned to go out to 'level up' two months ago? I was asleep at the time and didn't know. I only heard from Martha later that you were holding her and telling her not to worry as a 'family member.' She agreed with tears in her eyes. You should know what that means."

"But aren't 'brothers and sisters' family?"

"Yes, 'husband and wife' are also considered family."

Wang Kai was stunned again. Zhang Lan didn't want to say anything more, so she walked to the door and patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't just stand there like an idiot. While that girl is still caught up in her excitement, she can still talk to you. But once she calms down, she'll definitely avoid you for a while. Before that, you'd better explain yourself clearly, or else..."

"What else?"

"Otherwise, I'll have no choice but to accept you as my 'brother-in-law.' Alright, the aroma of the food is wafting up, let's go fill our stomachs first. Brother-in-law Wang Kai!"

"My sister, you bastard!"

……

"I prayed fervently to the gods, thanking them and 'the Holy Maiden' for the food they had provided... I began to eat."

After a dozen or so perfectly overlapping sounds, the impatient girls sitting around a large round table picked up the food in front of them and began to eat heartily.

As usual, Zhang Lan quietly reminded everyone at this time, and the girls calmed down a bit after hearing it, and their movements became less rough.

Only then did Wang Kai have the opportunity to take a closer look at the entire group of girls dressed as "idol girls".

They varied quite a bit in height, but all had relatively "proportionate" bodies. They all looked quite young, and their faces still retained an innocent and childlike quality, even showing some signs of immaturity.

Sitting at a table to eat in such an environment, Wang Kai really felt like he was getting a free meal at a "kindergarten"...

During this time, the unfamiliar young girls sitting next to Wang Kai were not afraid of being around him and would occasionally ask him questions out of curiosity.

As for Wang Kai, he mostly brushed them off with things like, "My name is Kyle, just an older brother who doesn't want to reveal his name..." which piqued the girls' curiosity, but they didn't really press him for more details.

After all, the girls knew in their hearts that the boy in front of them had a great relationship with the "reclusive saintess," and they chose not to ask questions out of curiosity and awe.

However, it cannot be guaranteed that once they become familiar with each other, Wang Kai will definitely become a new "scandal spot" in their eyes.

But while Wang Kai was eating, he kept thinking about other things...

"No, no, I can't find a chance to explain to Martha at all. Even when we're eating, there are more than a dozen people eating around a big round table, but Martha, why are you sitting across from me, the furthest away?"

He looked so excited when I gave him the ring, but now he recoils as soon as his eyes meet mine...

Where did that generous and warm-hearted person from before go?

And when I first got here, you tucked my arm into your chest and pressed it so tightly against me, but now you're treating me like I'm avoiding a plague...

Girls' thoughts are really hard to guess. Since they're hard to guess, there's no way to explain them...

Just as Wang Kai was looking indecisive and lost in thought, he didn't notice a petite figure walking up behind him.

"Kyle...would you like some more food?"

Wang Kai turned his head and saw it was Ilya. He thought, "Wow, this brat is really bold. Although most people forget the pain once the wound heals, this 'amnesia' is happening way too fast. It hasn't even been the time it takes to eat a meal, and she's already taking the initiative to 'investigate.' Is she planning to take revenge or apologize?"

Regardless, it seems a bit too hasty to act in this public place.

Therefore, to avoid trouble, Wang Kai shook his head.

"No, I'm full."

"You've been sitting here in a daze for so long, and you look so serious, you must not have eaten enough. Here's a piece of bread for you..."

Regardless of whether Wang Kai was willing to take over, Ilya placed the bread she was holding on the empty plate in front of him, turned around and left, glancing back once more as if she were still worried...

"What's going on? You're giving me that 'you have to eat this' look, but I'm not going to..."

Judging from your subtle movements, you're really hiding your true intentions. Perhaps you're planning... a prank?

"I hope there's some snot or drool mixed in with this bread, you little rascal..."

Wang Kai stared silently at the bread on the plate for a while, wondering what to do with it. Reporting it to "Teacher Zhang Lan" seemed too childish, but throwing it away might lead to Ilya accusing him of "wasting food," which would be too much, since that girl was extremely good at "labeling."

To be honest, Ilya is so eloquent and articulate that she's almost as good as some lawyers, it's a pity she didn't use her talent for the "right thing"...

By the way, I've also been thinking about another question: who exactly are these dozens of "idol girls"? Ilya mentioned before that ordinary people are not allowed to enter this "Alchemy Pavilion," including even the old man Hani, the head of the merchant guild.

In other words, those who can live, eat, and sleep here are not ordinary people.

Based on this inference, could these children be descendants of some high-ranking officials or nobles who came here to "take advantage of" the title of "secluded saintess" and "study under her patronage"?

After thinking it over, Wang Kai carefully observed the girls around him again...

Judging from some subtle and obvious physical features, most of them are human-beast hybrids. Some have a higher proportion of beastman blood (similar to Big Bear and Little Bear), and have a more obvious appearance that is different from pure humans. Some even have short, furry tails and sharp ears.

No matter how you look at it, these girls have nothing to do with "descendants of nobility". Their words and actions, especially their eating habits, are somewhat rude, and they don't know any rules when they laugh and joke around in public.

Even on their faces and arms, you can find faint, healed scars that, upon closer inspection, look somewhat like marks left from being whipped…

By the way, Zhang Lan mentioned that this group of girls is called "Lafite Girls". Is there any connection between this and the wine we tasted before that is called "Lafite II"?

"Hey, Kyle, you have another piece of bread that I like. We're out of it over there. Can I have this?"

Suddenly, a girl noticed the bread on Wang Kai's plate, turned her head and asked him a question.

Wang Kai, who was deep in thought, replied without hesitation.

"Okay, you can eat... wait, not yet..."

Before he could finish speaking, a small hand quickly reached out. Wang Kai tried to stop it, but it was too late. The girl grabbed the bread and took a big bite, then a puzzled look appeared on her face.

"Waaah, Kyle, there seems to be something inside the bread..."

"Ugh, there really is... that stuff. If it doesn't taste right, just spit it out."

"Waaah~ Ptooey, oh, it's a note, and there are words on it, but what are they? I don't recognize them..."

"Ah, what is it? Let me see..."

The handwriting on the note was quite neat, and although it was in another world's language, Wang Kai could "simultaneously translate" it in his mind at a glance...

"After you finish eating, turn right and meet me in the corridor at the end!"

Could this be... a "duel challenge"?