People are in Star Iron; who says they're just NPCs?

Cocolia's two large snow hares had no idea what embarrassing situation their owner was in, and kept shaking and bumping into each other, making a crisp sound.

Not to mention the crisp impact sounds behind them caused by Lin Li's sudden change of tune; those heart-pounding thuds were rapid and continuous, as if they would never stop.

The sound was clearly transmitted to Bronya's ears through the phone, causing the once pure and innocent girl to blush deeply. She tried her best not to think about it, but involuntarily began to construct that image in her mind.

Before today, she knew almost nothing about relationships between men and women, and was as innocent as a white flower in this regard. But now, that white flower has been tainted by Lin Li and Cocolia.

When her voice suddenly went out of control, Cocolia panicked. No matter how slow she was to react, she knew she had to give an explanation, or she wouldn't be able to fool anyone.

"Oh...I...I just...oh...during the day...it's...it's okay!" Under Lin Li's increasingly urgent offensive, Cocolia even found it difficult to organize her thoughts.

Although it was intermittent, Bronya still understood what Cocolia meant: she was just a little out of control, just like during the day.

This reason is barely plausible, although she didn't mention why she lost control during the day. Bronya just pretended she hadn't thought that much about it.

The scene she had just witnessed kept replaying in the girl's mind. She felt both shy and a little sorry for Cocolia, who had endured so much pain to hide it.

Despite witnessing Cocolia's most vulnerable side, Bronya remembered Cocolia's kindness and felt neither contempt nor disdain for her. In fact, she harbored a subtle feeling that the High Guardian...

There must be a deeper reason why an adult becomes like this.

Thinking of this, she pursed her pink lips and finally mustered the courage to say, "Mother...Mother, if it's too hard to bear, then don't. It's alright!"

Bronya's voice carried an unusual gentleness, and Cocolia, whose defenses had already been breached and who was also incredibly ashamed, finally couldn't hold back anymore! "Ugh! Oh... Oh...!" She gave up trying to hold back and let her own voice travel through the phone to Bronya's ears.

Cocolia wasn't shameless. How could she not feel ashamed to be treated like this while talking to her adopted daughter on the phone? But the situation had come to this point, and she had no choice or room for resistance. She could only let Lin Li do as he pleased, hoping that if she behaved well, she could gain more benefits and help.

Although she experienced unprecedented pleasure, deep down she also felt a trace of unspeakable grievance. In the end, her submission to Lin Li was partly out of necessity, not entirely of her own free will.

This slight sense of unease was greatly relieved after hearing Bronya's heartfelt words of concern at the end.

Lin Li had always been tough on Cocolia, never providing her with any positive emotional support. But at this moment, his adopted daughter filled that void.

Cocolia felt her pent-up emotions dissipate, and with Bronya telling her not to hold back any longer, she finally let go completely, gripping her phone and leaning against the edge of the bed, letting her voice flow freely.

Bronya didn't hang up; instead, she held the phone to her ear and listened quietly.

Cocolia's incredibly seductive voice, the gurgling sound of water, and the crisp sound of impact all blended together and were transmitted to Bronya's ears through the phone, making her heart race and her whole body feel a strange restlessness.

With her defenses down, Cocolia completely abandoned her cold and stern image. At this moment, she seemed to forget her identity and that she was still on the phone with Bronya, completely immersed in the happiness that Lin Li gave her.

"Oh~~~!" With a long, beautiful cry, Cocolia tilted her head back again, her whole body trembling with tension. And Lin Li, the one who started all of this, also let out a long breath and reached his peak with Cocolia in his arms.

Chapter 134 Time Management Master Lin Li

After Cocolia completely let go of her mental constraints, the alluring charm she exuded made Bronya, who was also a woman, blush and her heart race.

Listening to Cocolia's alluring voice on her phone, she unconsciously leaned against the wall in the corridor. Was that kind of thing really that pleasurable?

A big question mark popped into the girl's mind. She could tell that Cocolia was genuinely happy, and that the emotion was not feigned.

As she was thinking, her hand unconsciously pressed against her chest, instinctively applying a little force.

A strange feeling arose in her heart, and she slowly increased the pressure on her hands, her slender, pale fingers moving rhythmically with Cocolia's voice on the phone, until Cocolia burst out with her last breath.

Cocolia, having reached the pinnacle of her power, roused the somewhat dazed Bronya. "What am I doing?!"

The girl seemed to be electrocuted and quickly let go of his hand, her pretty face already flushed.

Before the call was even disconnected, the intertwined voices of the other people had stopped, leaving only Cocolia's rapid and disordered breathing.

No one spoke; a profound silence fell over the room.

After what seemed like an eternity, Cocolia, having recovered from the shock, spoke first: "Bronya, it's getting late. You should go back and rest. Tomorrow morning...come to my palace tomorrow morning, and we'll have a good talk."

"Yes, Mother, you should rest early too!" Bronya replied. *Beep!*

After hanging up the phone, Bronya let out a long sigh, composed herself with complicated emotions, and got up to leave Kripper Castle.

"Master, are you...are you satisfied with Cocolia's performance?" After hanging up the phone, Cocolia barely managed to prop herself up, turning around like a puppy, her eyes practically overflowing with seductive charm.

"Great! I'm very satisfied!" Lin Li patted her head to encourage her. "That's enough for today. Tomorrow, listen to my arrangements. As long as you cooperate well, I will keep my promise. But you can't forget my requirements, understand?"

Lin Li's request, of course, referred to having Cocolia and Bronya serve him together. "I understand!" Cocolia nodded, her expression a mixture of excitement and complexity.

"Get some rest. After you fall asleep, you'll go to that NPC world from yesterday. I'll tell you the details later. You can enter a deep sleep state in that world. I'm leaving!"

Lin Li gave a few brief instructions and then vanished from Cocolia's sight.

This elusive and unpredictable method gave Cocolia even more confidence in Belloberg's future. This time, it was definitely the right choice!

Lin Li had no choice but to leave. He only had a little over three hours left in the real world today, and after spending so much time being intimate with Cocolia, he had already used up all his time.

Back in the NPC world, Lin Li first checked Cocolia's character panel. Cocolia's quest was complete, and the system displayed the results.

[Ding! The host has successfully corrected Cocolia's personality, freeing her from the seductive influence of the Star Core. Reward: Cocolia's Bond Level +10, Skill Experience Points 500.]

[Member: Cocolia] [Age: 18+]

Affiliation: Yalilo - VI

[Status: Bonded] [Bond Level: 118]

[Operable functions: perspective sharing, real-time communication, reality mapping, shared perception, and simultaneous flight]

Thanks to the mission rewards and Lin Li's hard work throughout the day, Cocolia's favorability rating rose rapidly, from 0 to 118 points in just one day.

It set a new record for the fastest increase in favorability!

Lin Li looked at the data on the panel and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

In just one day, Lin Li completely conquered Cocolia, the supreme ruler of Belloberg, who was known for his ruthlessness and high-pressure tactics. Lin Li was even somewhat impressed with himself.

This would make the crisis regarding Bellenberg much easier to resolve. Lin Li decided to gather manpower in the next two days to seal the star core as soon as possible, and then properly explore this ice-covered planet.

After taking stock of her gains, Lin Li realized it was still early, so she didn't continue her antics. Since Cocolia had fallen asleep and returned to the NPC world, she had indeed had a very tiring day; she should get some rest.

Lin Li used the [Perspective Sharing] feature to check on the movements of Liu Ying and the other two.

While he was enjoying the care of the High Warden in Crepper Keep, Starfleet and March 7th, along with Seele, a member of [Earthfire], had already ventured deep into Rivettown to collect various living resources and medical supplies.

The four of them wreaked havoc in Rivet Town, practically wiping out all the Rift creatures inside.

Although Firefly didn't transform into Sam, her own strength is still quite formidable. Star Baby's fighting power is equally impressive, and there's also the adorable pink-haired girl, March 7, whose fighting power is also quite formidable.

With the addition of the dashing and sassy Seele, this powerful team of beautiful girls completely ravaged Rivet Town.

Lin Li watched the girls' dashing fighting figures as he teleported to Estella's room. Estella had been quite busy during the day lately, even working overtime in the NPC world at night.

But now that everything was done for the day, she finally had some free time. She sat at the table, chin in hand, lost in thought, actually longing for her sweetheart. "Let me guess, who is Da Bao thinking about?" Lin Li appeared behind the pink-haired girl and gently hugged her.

"Lin Li, you're here!" The happiest thing in the starry sky is when you're thinking of someone, and the next second they appear behind you. Aysta, a joyful smile on her face, turned around and hugged Lin Li.

Lin Li, who pays attention to details, used the [Cleanse] skill on himself before coming, and the Cocolia scent on his body was removed so that the jealous Estella wouldn't notice anything amiss.

"I heard you've already arrived at that planet called Yalilo-VI?" Estella and Xingbao had created a small group chat together, so she was aware of Lin Li's itinerary.

"Hmm, the Ice and Snow World is quite beautiful. There's a star core here that's a bit troublesome, but it's a piece of cake for me; I'll take care of it in no time!"

"My husband is so amazing!" Estella wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.

When the long kiss ended, Estelle's pajamas were piled up beside her, leaving her completely bare.

Lin Li carried her down onto the bed. A monitor on the bedside table was playing live footage of Bao and the others' battle. Meanwhile, Lin Li's own battle began with a soft, sweet cry from Da Bao.

Looking into the adorable pink-haired girl's dreamy eyes, Lin Li recalled her day's activities and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "I'm so..."

It's like I've become a time management master.

Two chapters released in a row, thanks to Xingchen and Jiude Mai for their monthly ticket support!

Chapter 135 Cocolia and Bronya's Confessions

I had a wonderful night with Estelle, and the next day arrived.

Lin Li woke up after sleeping for three hours. He could enter deep sleep at any time in the NPC world, and his sleep quality was very high.

Estelle woke up earlier and had already returned to the real world to handle her work. Lin Li didn't rush to get up, but instead connected to Cocolia's [Perspective Sharing] to see how this mature older sister was doing with her adopted daughter today.

In the real world, Bronya didn't sleep well all night. Whenever she closed her eyes, the scenes she had seen in Cripple Castle and her adoptive mother's blush-inducing voice would appear in her mind.

The usually cold and stern guardian of the sky, her adoptive mother who raised her, had actually become like this. She simply couldn't understand how that guy named Lin Li, who had just arrived in Beloborg, could be with her mother like this...

No, I must find an opportunity to have a frank talk with Mother tomorrow and find out exactly what happened! Bronya's chaotic thoughts made it difficult for her to fall asleep, and she only managed to get a few hours of light sleep in the middle of the night.

In contrast, Cocolia rested very well. After falling asleep in the palace, she reappeared in the NPC world and entered a deep sleep there, sleeping until dawn.

With Lin Li's assurance, Cocolia felt as if the mountain that had been pressing down on her had suddenly been removed, making her feel incredibly light and her expression much gentler than before.

As dawn broke, a dazed and listless Bronya arrived at Crepper Castle and once again entered Cocolia's Plague Palace.

Returning to this place again, Bronya's feelings were complicated. The scene she had seen last night flashed through her mind again, and her beautiful face unconsciously blushed.

She took a deep breath and stepped inside, already planning how to bring up yesterday's events with Cocolia. Inside the Plague Palace, Cocolia had changed into her usual clothes and was standing by the window, lost in thought.

Today, she was radiant with spring in her eyes and her face glowed. Just by standing there, she exuded a unique, sophisticated charm that was characteristic of mature women.

Bronya felt that Cocolia in front of her was a completely different person, her mental state was many times better than before! Well, her performance yesterday really did make her seem like a different person.

“Mother!” Bronya walked up to Cocolia and greeted her.

"Bronya's here, have a seat!" Upon seeing Bronya enter, Cocolia blushed slightly, as if she had thought of something, before quickly returning to normal.

Her voice carried an unusual gentleness, and Bronya was momentarily stunned.

Since being chosen as the next Great Guardian, she had never seen such a gentle smile on Cocolia's face again. Infected by Cocolia's smile, she unconsciously relaxed and found a chair to sit down.

"What exactly did Mother want to talk to me about?" Bronya was straightforward and didn't mince words; she got straight to the point.

"There are a few things. The first thing is that you shouldn't call me Mother anymore. You can call me Great Guardian, or just Cocolia."

"Huh?" The girl, who was sitting upright, was stunned for a moment and subconsciously tilted her head.

Lin Li, who was watching the two talking through the "Perspective Sharing" feature, was charmed by her cuteness.

Bronya never expected that Cocolia's first thing would be to say this, was she trying to sever their relationship?

"Why?" The girl was very puzzled, because Cocolia's emotions were very stable, and she was even unusually gentle. It didn't seem like she wanted to break off their relationship because she had done something wrong.

"Bronya, are you curious about what happened yesterday? Are you curious about why I... I became like this?" Cocolia didn't answer Bronya's question directly, but instead brought up what happened yesterday.

However, since this matter was not entirely aboveboard, a blush unconsciously crept onto Cocolia's stunningly beautiful face, making her even more breathtakingly gorgeous.

Looking at the radiant Cocolia, even Bronya, a woman herself, felt she was exceptionally beautiful today! "Indeed... incredible!"

"Because...because I have a man." Cocolia had thought this through carefully, but it was still difficult for her to say it out loud.

"It's... that Lin Li, right?"

To Cocolia's surprise, Bronya wasn't surprised by the news, and then spoke of Lin in a rather calm tone.

Li's name.

She had always wanted to find out what had happened to Cocolia, and seeing that she was willing to be open and honest, she decided to make things clear and thus directly mentioned Lin Li's name.

The girl appeared calm, but the knuckles of her tightly clenched fingers were already slightly white, clearly indicating that her inner state was not as calm as it seemed.

"You...you know?!" Cocolia hadn't paid attention to so many details; she was utterly shocked. The girl's next words caused an awkward silence.

"I...I came to the palace last night. Before you called, you were all so engrossed that you didn't notice me." Cocolia stumbled after him, almost losing her balance! Her stunningly beautiful face was already as red as an apple.

Shame! So shameful!

Cocolia felt enveloped by endless shame. So... Bronya saw everything yesterday?! At this moment, she truly understood what it meant to be utterly humiliated!

She took a deep breath, and, unwilling to give up, asked again, "You...you saw everything?"

Actually, there's no need to ask anymore. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, how would she know that man was Lin Li? "Um... I saw it all. Can you tell me what happened and why it turned out like this?" Bronya's situation wasn't much better than Cocolia's; she was just as embarrassed.

It would be too embarrassing for a young girl who has just come of age and has never even been in a relationship to tell her adoptive mother that she saw what they did last night.

silence.

There was a long silence.

Cocolia has been the Great Guardian for so long, so her ability to adjust is quite good.

She spent a few minutes sorting out her chaotic and complicated thoughts, and finally spoke again: "I was planning to tell you everything anyway. It's good that you've seen it, otherwise I would have had to muster up the courage to speak."

Let's start with Belloberg's current crisis.

Cocolia had indeed called Bronya over to be honest, and despite a few unexpected mishaps, they finally got to the point. She recounted the entire incident.

Belloberg is now facing a huge crisis. He has been influenced and seduced by the Star Core, and after Lin Li's arrival, he has mistakenly entered a strange...

The world, the beginning of his ill-fated relationship

I'll update one chapter now, and another one will be released after midnight.