Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　As Lan Tianzhu said this, she looked forward to the new snacks like a child: "With so much money, I should be able to buy a box or two."

　Well, now Cong Yu's credit points are enough to buy more than just "one or two boxes" of snacks.

　I'd rather buy a car and lose the whole car...

　"..." Aria recovered from the shock of Cong Yu "casually creating space" and barely managed to suppress the urge to ask a question with her professionalism.

　"If you want to buy contraband, you can only go to the black market... I heard that it's also cheaper to buy a used spaceship on the black market."

　As Aria spoke, she smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Besides, I don't really know much about expensive brand spaceships or military-grade spaceships... I'm just a guide after all."

　A local tour guide, of course, knows the situation of the local street vendors, the methods of the local gangs, and where the cheapest hotels are.

　But asking her to describe the features of the presidential suites at local hotels, which five-star restaurants are overpriced, or how to proceed with the purchase of a fighter jet... that's asking too much.

　“We don’t need military-grade spaceships…we just need a warp device to move to the approximate location.”

　Cong Yu's explanation was simple, but it didn't satisfy Aria: "But, for the journey from space into the atmosphere, if the spaceship is too old... ehhhh?"

　Ailiya's persuasion finally turned into doubt after Cong Yu opened the entrance to Li Village and took out the black beverage from it.

　"So what exactly is that?!"

　Chapter 926 Hikaru Yaochuan's Detective Dream

　"Arrived at the station."

　"Arrival!"

　"Arrival Terminal—"

　"..." Amid Cong Yu's statement, Yao Chuan Guang and Xiao Cui's cheers, and Lan Tian Zhu's silent rise... Ailiya remained silent.

　As she was giving directions to the black market, she was somewhat dazed... especially after confirming that the outside world...

　Her silence deepened when no one could see inside the Jormungandr train.

　During this process, she even tried to reach out of the Jormungandr train and touch the cat ears of the cat-eared aliens outside.

　The cat-eared alien, however, was unable to perceive what had touched it and could only look around in terror, meowing in place.

　"You guys really don't have any ambition."

　With these thoughts in mind, Ailiya, supported by Cong Yu, stepped off the train... These were the only words she could utter.

　Even though she was just a guide for this group of people, Aria was now feeling agitated and uneasy.

　Because, under Cong Yu's power, anything she might never have been able to access in her entire life was now readily available to her.

　Luxury cars, mansions, money, status, handsome men, beautiful women...

　These things seemed to float like dream bubbles. But you could simply grasp them with that "power".

　All of this will become a reality in the palm of your hand.

　For a fleeting moment, Aria even considered whether she should guide these people to do something earth-shattering, while she herself enjoyed the riches and honors that slipped through their fingers.

　However, she quickly put that mindset behind her.

　After all, these people don't seem to have any ambition.

　"The black market is just ahead."

　As she said this, Aria pointed to the market, which wasn't too crowded, and then, amidst the "aren't we just friends?" looks from the crowd, she explained...

　"On the surface, it's just an ordinary market..."

　"But all the shops that sell prohibited items will choose to open in this area without prior agreement; it's a kind of unspoken rule."

　With that, Aria finally gained some confidence: "What do you want to buy? Just tell me... I'll take you there."

　Regarding this…

　"dessert!"

　"sugar."

　"snack--"

　"Warp spaceship".

　Yaochuan Guang, Lantian Zhu, Xiao Cui, and Cong Yu spoke almost simultaneously. However, what they said differed slightly.

　Ailiya knew that Cong Yu was the one who made the decision among this group, but before she could say anything...

　"Then let's buy it along the way, prioritizing the nearest options."

　Following Cong Yu's decision, Ailiya quickly led everyone through the not-so-busy alley and headed towards the shop she was familiar with.

　Yaochuan looked around, observing that even though many doors were closed, the few that were open were enough to be described as a diverse array of shops.

　Lan Tianzhu and Xiao Cui were whispering to each other because they had seen something that might be a shop selling alien game console discs...

　Even if it is, it could be a movie rental shop?

　After all, the store's posters only featured various cartoon-style characters and a few realistic figures.

　However, the two, who both enjoy playing games, are more inclined to believe that the place is a store that sells physical discs of alien game consoles.

　However, before they could figure it out, Aria had already arrived at one of their destinations. She spoke first, "Boss, do you remember me?"

　Upon seeing Arya's exit, the retail store owner stopped tidying up the goods and poked his head out: "Oh... that guide from before."

　As he said this, the boss, who recognized Aria, sighed and straightened up: "Your previous batch of people were really picky..."

　After glancing at Cong Yu and the others, the shopkeeper swallowed his words... not just because these people were new customers.

　The clothes that Cong Yu and his group are wearing now are black clothes that the gang leaders voluntarily donated... somewhat similar to suits.

　No, actually the difference is quite big, but you can tell that it is one of the more standard "formal suits" in the interstellar era.

　It's worth mentioning that, in formal settings, both men and women in the interstellar era have many different types of formal attire...

　Unlike on Earth, where women have an abundance of dresses and gowns, while men only need a suit to solve 90% of their problems.

　At this moment, the clothes everyone is wearing should be similar in status to those in black suits.

　Such clothes might not look like much on the Snow Leopard, but they looked stunning on Cong Yu, Yao Chuan Guang, and the others.

　Such clothes hangers look good in anything, and when formal wear is worn by them... it's like a "family".

　The image that came to mind for the boss was that of a gangster family walking in the rain with a black umbrella.

　The boss's heart skipped a beat.

　Do you think there might be something wrong with the previous batch of goods?

　He hadn't finished counting yet, but he knew it came from a shady place... Could there be anything very important inside that ended up in his hands?

　Fortunately, Aria intervened and cleared up the misunderstanding: "They wanted to get some snacks...including contraband."

　Upon hearing this, the boss visibly relaxed and switched into boss mode: "What level are you willing to accept?"

　In response, Aria looked at the crowd.

　Lan Tianzhu hesitated for a moment, then took out a half-eaten sucking candy from his chest pocket: "This level."

　Although Lan Tianzhu really wanted to taste what alien drinks were like, he was also curious about what level the alcohol and cigarettes would be rated.

　Is it a Class B-3 prohibited item, or a Class B-2, or even a Class B-1 prohibited item?

　But this was clearly not appropriate to say in front of Hikaru... so they secretly...

　It would be better to do some research on it.

　"How much do you want? What kinds do you want...?"

　The boss said, then realized that these people were a civilization that had just entered the interstellar age: "Never mind, I'll go get some samples for you to see."

　After saying that, he went into the warehouse inside...

　At this moment, looking at the surrounding blue sky, Nagisa couldn't help but complain, "What shabby shops and streets... It feels like I've returned to the Showa era."

　If Aria's shop is quite futuristic and cyberpunk, then the black market streets here are more like those dilapidated shops from a distant era.

　The kind where you rent CDs...

　"Because they don't have money...or at least not that much money."

　Almost immediately, Aria gave this answer, shaking her head: "This street used to be more lively, with more shops. I don't know why, but it seems like a lot of them have closed down now."

　At that moment, the boss, who looked very much like a normal fat man, walked out of the warehouse carrying a box.

　Upon hearing Aria's words, the shopkeeper casually explained, "Because people are frequently murdered in this area... probably murdered."

　"People are disappearing day and night, and there are no leads on either the victims or the perpetrators, which is making the police very sensitive..."

　“We’re not afraid of disappearing… but the cops are always coming to check, and many customers and business owners are preparing to lay low for a while.”

　Then, Lan Tianzhu and Xiao Cui started picking and choosing, preparing to buy something that looked delicious.

　Yaochuan Guang pulled Congyu aside, his eyes filled with excitement, and whispered, "Congyu-chan! There's a case!"

　"……"ah……

　Cong Yu recalled that Yao Chuan Guang had cosplayed as Sherlock Holmes during the disappearance incident at Fuuto High School Library.

　To be fair, it's quite accurate.

　"Congyu-chan! Let's investigate together!"

　Yaochuan Guang said this excitedly, then put his hands together and pleaded, "This is my request for life."

　Cong Yu: "..."

　You've already developed a path dependency, haven't you!

　Chapter 927 A Gentle Kiss on a Scar Called Inferiority

　Should we buy a new spaceship or a used one?

　Cong Yu is not picky about this aspect at all; if he could buy it separately, he would prefer to buy a warp device directly.

　Unfortunately, it didn't work...

　The power source for the warp drive must be linked to the spacecraft.

　From a cost-saving perspective, buying a second-hand spaceship might be better, but I've heard that buying a brand-name spaceship directly comes with a warranty and spaceship insurance.

　Moreover, no one needs to worry about money right now.

　Even if it's a brand-name spaceship, as long as it's not one of those incredibly rare and ridiculously expensive limited editions, you can buy it without hesitation.

　Then there's no need to wrong yourself.

　Go for the kind that's impressive and classy!!!

　……

　So, Cong Yu and his group made an appointment at a spaceship direct sales store that they had heard was very powerful... something-or-other brand.

　Along the way, Arya asked everyone a question she couldn't understand... Why not just get it right the first time?

　The money in his hand was clearly obtained from a "friend".

　So why not just find a spaceship captain, turn him into a "friend," and then the spaceship would be theirs?

　Why bother buying it at all?

　……

　Haha, just hearing that, I know Aria thinks they're some really bad guys. Actually, humans are the kindest civilization in the world.

　Just like Cong Yu, who once had the keyword "most kind" and could be searched by relevant system cards... human civilization is also kind.

　"I won't offend anyone unless they offend me."

　Cong Yu explained to Ailiya in a standard, easy-to-understand language: "Most of the time, I will still abide by this principle."

　Arya, still stunned by Cong Yu's poetic way of speaking, couldn't understand: "But, you went to those gangs on your own initiative... They didn't provoke you, did they?"

　Before Cong Yu could say anything, Lan Tianzhu, who was happily eating a snack that looked like a Doritos, said expressionlessly, "Because that was something I didn't say, only for a small part of the time."

　Aria: "..."

　Seeing Ailiya's blank expression and unsure whether to laugh, Lan Tianzhu, who had played the prank, sucked on his finger.

　"good to eat."