New Century Warriors

It can't be said that Loya has completely degenerated into something like Line 1.

She simply reclaimed the annoying arrogance she had on Line 1, while retaining the dampness of Line 2. During the meal, she kept staring at Raino with a mixture of confidence and disgust.

Lei Ye felt extremely uncomfortable, and with Ye Lei right next to him, he couldn't bring himself to explain what had just happened.

Recalling his first encounter with Loya on Line 2, the beautiful feeling of the dead coming back to life—no, I mean, the emotion of watching his best friend, who had gone astray, revive and get back on track—Rayno even had the subtle feeling that Loya wasn't so bad after dying once.

He had always felt that Loya's upbringing must have serious problems. He always thought Loya was a good person, but he also always felt that Loya was capable of doing some outrageous things, such as giving a large sum of money to a beggar in front of the other teammates of the Forest River and then secretly taking a detour back to grab the money she had just given and run away. But in the end, those were all harmless little things, unlike the shock that Lei Ye felt today.

How did Loya end up being a mistress? No, how could she even have such a thought?

The next activity after dinner was to go see a movie.

Lei Yeren was dumbfounded. He was watching a movie, "The Hero Fights the Demon King in Another World."

Are these words that can be linked together?!

But to everyone's surprise, there really was a movie to watch. The key was a magical artifact created by Ye Lei: the Illusion Crystal. This magical artifact could project the owner's experiences into images. Although there was no sound, the images alone were enough to create a variety of fun.

Today's movie is "A Man Who Found a Giant Burnt Village Girl in a Goblin Cave and Lived a Happy Life," which is said to be the hottest movie these days. However, due to the invasion of evil, there are hardly any people in the so-called movie theater.

Lei Ye casually found a decent spot and plopped down on the cold stone bench. Ye Lei sat close to him on her left, while Luo Ya naturally sat on his right.

"Find a seat somewhere else," Lei Ye winked at Luo Ya.

Luo Ya ignored him and even moved closer to him. Lei Ye had no choice but to move to sit on the other side of Ye Lei.

He had no interest in whether the two sitting together would have any friction. The only thing he could do was to keep his distance from Luo Ya as much as possible to prove his innocence. If Luo Ya insisted on courting death and being humiliated by Ye Lei in some way, then Lei Ye could only say that she deserved it.

As for the content of the movie, Lei Ye watched it for a while and had only one comment.

"The people of Hillius are truly lawless without any oversight..." Raiye shook his head and sighed, "It's too oppressive, it's just too oppressive."

It starts like a typical adventure story, then becomes like a lewd adult film, and finally ends without any preamble, just a completely fabricated scene.

The thought that this was something shown in a so-called "movie theater" made Raino want to laugh, but when he thought that this was Xilius, everything made sense. He watched the male and female leads, who had no acting skills, deliver their awkward lines and then hug each other, and his mind was full of complaints.

Just as he was about to voice his complaints, Ye Lei suddenly grabbed his hand and leaned against Lei Ye's shoulder.

"very nice..."

She whispered, "These two must be very much in love."

What love?

In Lei Ye's view, this was just a small story about an adventurer opening a sow blind box in a goblin cave, and he really didn't see where the love was.

So he couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "How did you come to this conclusion?"

"It's based on what you said before. Do you remember after the magic item lesson that day, you told me that the relationship between lovers is divided into three stages? If two people like each other, they will become boyfriend and girlfriend. If they love each other enough, they will get married. If they love each other very much, they can do what they are doing."

"oh--"

It turns out it was Raino's doing on Line 2.

Because Raino is Raino, Raino knew what Raino was thinking after hearing this. Out of suspicion about the girl who inexplicably threw herself at him, he told some white lies in order to maintain a responsible and healthy relationship with this seemingly naive girl.

However, what this self-righteous virgin didn't know was that Ye Lei wasn't naive; she was simply not human. On Line 1, she had become a god by acquiring knowledge about humans through reading erotic novels. Under Lei Ye's tutelage on Line 2, a strange concept of love was forming in her mind, and she was drifting further and further away from humanity.

"Do you think that if those goblins wanted to live with humans, would anyone love them?"

Lei Ye shook his head. "Probably not."

During Line 1, he used inferior dolls to create a large number of male and female goblins. By human standards of aesthetics, these goblins were actually quite good-looking.

However, even after the Shillius people stole and used the inferior dolls that Raino had scattered in the wild to be infected and thus ended the goblin extermination plan, there was no news of humans and goblins combining. If even the Shillius people couldn't do it, then Raino believed that this was the limit of humanity.

Wait a minute, something's not right.

When that guy brought this up, his eyes darted around. Was he really tricked by the inferior dolls?

"What if the girl who was rescued was actually a goblin?" Ye Lei continued, completely altering the lewd plot she had just seen. "She fell in love with a young explorer in the mountains and disguised herself as a human girl in distress. She planned to be rescued by the explorer, and then they fell in love and lived happily ever after. Although it was a disguise, as long as the disguise lasted until the end, it was fine, right? Anyway, the ending was pretty good, wasn't it?"

"This, that, that's pretty good."

Lei Ye understood Ye Lei's meaning a little, but it was precisely because he understood that he felt a chill. This ability to think, this metaphor, was not something that an indescribable thing could do.

...Perhaps it's not getting further and further away from humans.

But can a fake goblin become a real human?

"Can you say something sweet to me?" Ye Lei suddenly asked.

"I like you," Raino replied instantly.

"Thank you, electric baton"—these four words had long since become light and airy in Lei Ye's mind, and he could blurt them out without much thought.

However, Ye Lei might not think that way.

A radiant smile bloomed on that pale, icy face.

I like you too.

How disgusting! Lei Ye felt uncomfortable after hearing this. He craned his neck and looked in other directions, only to find that Luo Ya was looking at them with disdain and displeasure.

"Tea, tea mistress, burning things, vixen, ptooey, ugh—"

Without hesitation, Lei Ye punched her in the nose.

That's enough, you silly girl. These two are just being lovey-dovey, and you're making all this fuss. Do you think you're a poet?

Another magical explosion came from afar, drowning out Loya's howl.

...

Next project – Magical Essential Oil Massage Shop.

Located deep within the red-light district.

"What exactly is this massage parlor? May I ask?"

"Welcome!"

Two older women dressed in standard guild mage outfits stood at the entrance, bowing with smiles and inviting the group into the private room.

Lei Ye was confused because this was something that had never happened before on Line 1.

"Boss Lei, it's been so long! I've missed you so much! Please make your way to the VIP room over here."

Okay, you were confused just now, now you should be terrified. Does Lei Ye from Line 2 frequently go to massage parlors with older women even though he has a girlfriend?

But Ye Lei remained calm, as if she were used to it.

He remained silent throughout, completely following his older sister's instructions. He entered the so-called VIP room, which was divided into three sections by white curtains. After changing into loose shorts, he lay down on the small bed in the middle.

Ah... I don't know why, but it feels so familiar.

But let alone on Line 1, even on Earth, Lei Ye has never had a similar memory of being in a massage parlor. He's a complete otaku and would never spend money on such things; all the royalties he earns go to Gabe Newell.

Otaku...

"Holy crap!" Lei Ye sprang to his feet with a jerk, "Isn't this the setup from a manga about an aromatherapy massage parlor?!"

He examined the equipment in the store carefully, then confirmed something else: "This store... was it an investment of mine?"

That's right, the people from another world have terrible sense of entertainment; they definitely couldn't have come up with a shop like this.

Mr. Lei, you really know how to enjoy life!

"What investment? This is clearly your shop."

As she spoke, the older woman began to work on Lei Ye. First, she slapped essential oil all over Lei Ye's back, then she used some kind of magical tool that looked like a fascia gun to massage Lei Ye's waist. Lei Ye felt it for a moment and was a little speechless. This was not the massage he had imagined. It was too unskilled.

Of course, he was referring to massage techniques alone.

However, the fascia gun is a great thing. You know, even he would have difficulty resisting its power when the fascia gun and Hoshina's swords are combined. I didn't expect that Raino from Line 2 would replicate this thing in another world. Raino is so classy!

Lei Ye couldn't help but cheer for Lei Ye in his heart.

but--

"My shop... what does that mean?"

"It's your shop... Have you forgotten, Mr. Lei?" The masseur seemed not to understand what Lei Ye was asking. "A few years ago, Madam often came to this red-light district. The previous shop owner thought she was there to cause trouble because she would always smash the glass window with a rock to peek and scare away the customers. Now that I think about it, she was actually doing research for opening a shop. Later, when you came, you bought all the shops in the vicinity in one go. Your momentum was amazing."

There's something strange about this red-light district; it's got bathhouses and barbecue stalls everywhere. At first glance, it looks like I've returned to Shenyang.

Wait, isn't that right?

Is it because they didn't want Ye Lei to keep coming here to learn things that are inappropriate for children that they simply turned the most inappropriate place in Xierlius into a Northeast Night Market street?

You're a poet?

Well done, Raino.

"Generally speaking, it's hard for explorers like us who aren't good at combat to find other ways to make a living. But Boss Lei, your magical artifacts are really amazing. Even someone like me, whose total magic power is only enough to cast a low-level spell once, can use them with ease. With these, we finally have a way to earn money with dignity. I can't thank you enough no matter how many times I say thank you."

No... magical items actually require quite a bit of magic power.

It's probably because Raino made some special changes to Line 2.

You did a great job.

He chuckled through his nose, closed his eyes, and comfortably enjoyed the massage for a while.

"Why!"

He did a somersault like a seal to prop himself up and lifted the curtain on the left.

Ye Lei, who was being massaged by another older woman, was turning her face to this side with her hands forming two semicircles, listening to the conversation over here with a smile.

"What's wrong? Haven't seen my face in so long, are you lonely?"

"Ah, right, right..." Raino casually closed the curtain.

He suddenly realized the inspiration for this massage parlor: either married women attracted by the free trial were given DLC services, or couples or mothers and daughters came in for a massage and then experienced the DLC services offered by the shop on one or both sides of the curtain. However, there certainly wouldn't be any DLC services in this shop, since it was run by a virgin.

Ultimately, why should he be worried about that giant octopus?

The sound of the curtain being pulled rustled came from the other end.

Loya poked her head out.

Without hesitation, Lei Ye punched her in the nose.

This silly girl actually seems to be trying to secretly stop the massage and come over to him. I can't imagine what she's going to do if I don't punch her.

The massage is over.

Amidst yet another round of magical explosions.

The dating continues.

Line 2's Hills was indeed full of fun places, but more than having fun, Lei Ye felt that this was a large-scale exhibition of Lei Ye's scientific research achievements on Line 2. Every place Ye Lei took him to had traces of what Lei Ye had done on Line 2.

Now, Lei Ye can truly understand why he is the beloved Boss Lei here.

Think about what he did on Line 1?

He was calling for his mother everywhere.

But Lei Ye didn't think he was wrong. He had done a lot within his power. He just wanted to go home.

Conversely, the reason why Lei Ye on Line 2 was able to devote his energy to these things is because he gave up going home; something kept him there.

What is it?

Someone gently took his hand.

Lei Ye instinctively shook hands with her, then turned his head and saw that it was Luo Ya.

"Ouch! Ugh!! It hurts! It hurts so much!!"

Just kidding. Can you handle the grip strength of this body? You just touch it randomly, Loya?

Raiye felt as if he had suddenly gained something in his hand. He raised his hand and saw a small piece of paper with a string of mysterious codes written on it: 44, 60, 25. Raiye knew exactly what these numbers represented; they were the door numbers of the day rental hotels in the corresponding neighborhood.

It's terrible to pretend to be someone else when you're not. Loya, as a member of the River of Forests, this is absolutely unacceptable.

He casually tore up the note.

"It's about time, let's call it a day," Ye Lei said.

From her gaze, Lei Ye noticed that she had seen all of his little actions just now.

But she didn't show any displeasure. She calmly took Lei Ye's hand, raised it, and showed off her capable husband like an elegant and confident wife showing off in a social setting.

"Okay, I had a lot of fun on today's date. Let's hang out again sometime?"

"no problem."

Sigh, Loya, I still have my own battles to fight. You...you better step up.

Lei Ye watched Luo Ya leave, thus ending their three-person trip for the day.

"Let's go," Ye Lei said, pulling his hand. "Let's go home."

...

Lei Ye felt a bit tired that day.

Loya's teammate... well, let's just say she's terrifying. Her cautious words and actions all day made Lei Ye miss the other members of the Forest River so much; at least they weren't as crazy as Loya.

Speaking of which, Loya is clearly an elf with high intelligence, so why does she seem to have trouble understanding the meaning of good and bad words?

I can see home in the distance.

Venus was waiting at the door.

Her expression seemed slightly anxious.

As soon as she saw Lei Ye, she ran over to him.

"Sir, we have a guest. I told her you were out, but she insisted on waiting and has been waiting until now. I think she has something important to tell you. Please go and see her."

"guest?"

Lei Ye strode forward, pushed open the side door of the shop, and went straight into the reception room.

The first thing he saw was a big, dark-skinned man. He immediately recognized her as Maria, the captain of the all-female squad. She didn't look much different from Line 1. If he had to point out any changes, it would be that the look of disgust she gave Raino on Line 1 had turned into respect and gratitude.

"I've heard about it from Elena. Thank you for your help, Mr. Lei." She immediately stood up.

Oh, so you just came to express your gratitude. What's the rush?

"Oh, it's nothing."

He waved his hand and looked at the girl next to Maria, who had also stood up straight.

The girl was dressed in expensive fabrics, yet she was smart and capable, exuding both the elegance of a noblewoman and the heroic spirit of an explorer. At first glance, she appeared to be an ice queen, with long, light blue hair tucked into a hat bearing the official seal of the law enforcement department, giving her the air of a businesslike civil servant.

The hat bears an official insignia, but the epaulettes on the shoulders are different; they bear the eagle representing the Anto family, the most powerful noble family in Hillius.

"Long time no see, Raino." The girl greeted him politely.

The greeting brought Raino back to his senses.

He plopped down on the sofa.

He stared at the girl, looking at her again and again—

"Mom, you're not dead?"