Chapter 321: Black-Tech Ramen
Rustle, rustle...
Kenji's head was pillowed on Miyabi Hoshimi's black-stockinged thigh, making a soft rustling sound. The scent of melon mixed with her own fragrance wafted into his nose.
Miyabi Hoshimi's thighs were incredibly firm, which explained why her explosive speed was so astonishing.
SHOCKING! Strange Man Stays at Hoshimi Residence for Days...
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It made Kenji laugh. Every world has its "Shock Department" (clickbait news). They even dared to publish speculation about Miyabi Hoshimi "having a child and being on maternity leave." Kenji had to admire their guts.
"Don't worry about it. Father will handle it." Miyabi Hoshimi blushed. She didn't pay any attention to such rumors.
In fact, the moment Souichiro Hoshimi saw the paper, the lawyer's letters were already sent.
Reporting that his daughter had a boyfriend was one thing, but the rest was just shameless clickbait. Making things up without any proof... they can all expect a letter.
And if the letters don't work, the Hoshimi family, as a famous martial arts house, also knows a thing or two about "persuasion."
"Want some melon?"
"I already had some this morning... but then again, I feel like I could eat a little more."
After seeing the melon Kenji took out, Miyabi Hoshimi did a complete 180. She could never get tired of melon.
The melon was right in front of her. She couldn't let it down.
So tasty~
This melon smoothie was just too good. Her hands and mouth were moving on their own, no longer under her brain's control.
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: "Trailblazers, when are you leaving?"
Bai'e didn't dare say this out loud, afraid a certain Aeon of Elation would hear.
[Galactic Baseballer]: "What's wrong? Are you trying to kick us out?"
(We just got here! How could we leave? There are still so many places on Omphalos to Trailblaze. And so many trash cans still waiting for her attention.)
[Shizu-cute]: "Bai'e, that's not very nice. You can't just kick guests out."
[Shadowkhan Queen]: "I get the feeling Bai'e has run into an unsolvable problem."
: "Sigh... Feng Jin's little 'Ika' (pet) turned into a 'Big Ika.' It's giving the patients heart attacks."
Bai'e sent a before-and-after comparison. A cute little pet... and a massive muscle-bound monster... It looked like a completely different species.
The one who did this... was undoubtedly the Aeon of Elation, Aha. So much Elation~
[Tsukasa Kadoya]: "Holy... how did it get those muscles? Even steroids couldn't turn a little thing into a muscle monster like that, right?"
[Odd Jobs Gin-san]: "Terrifying. The 'purity' is too high. I feel like one punch from that 'Big Ika' would turn me into 'Gin-paste'."
[Ghost of the Uchiha]: "I feel like my Rinnegan are dirty. I need to pop them out and wash them."
(Sharingan are hot-swappable anyway. Plug and play.)
[Star Forger]: "That's not 'Big Ika,' that's the 'Tsar Bomba' (Big Ivan)."
As expected of the Aeon of Elation, Aha, he really knows how to play.
[Star Forger]: "Is Feng Jin okay?"
: "She fainted. It seems she can't accept this reality."
[The Champion]: "As a Pokémon Trainer, I get it. If my Pokémon turned into... that... I'd black out too."
The thought process of an Aeon of Elation... truly beyond mortal comprehension.
: "Wandi charged in... and Wandi was sent flying. Is this right?"
Kenji was watching the livestream, his smile unstoppable. (Big Ivan: Wandi, your muscle 'purity' is too low.)
[Gudako]: "Bai'e, don't be a coward! Charge! You're the savior of Omphalos!"
: "Er... it's not a question of being a coward. I definitely can't win."
Bai'e felt like 'Big Ivan' could rip his head off and kick it like a ball. Even saviors have enemies they can't defeat.
[Naughty Xi]: "That Feng Jin is a doctor, right? Does this count as 'Studying medicine can't save Omphalos'?"
[God of Justice]: "Medicine definitely can't save Omphalos. That's why 'Little Ika' evolved into 'Big Ivan.' Brute force beats all. In the face of absolute power, plans are meaningless."
[Galactic Baseballer]: "If Boss Aha did this, there's nothing we can do. As long as no one's life is in danger, just bear with it."
Bai'e's blue eyes were filled with exhaustion. Why did it feel like Omphalos's future was... already over?
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"That's terrifying. Thank goodness Ms. Wanzhou didn't design the Bangboo like that."
Miyabi Hoshimi rubbed her eyes. The visual impact of "Big Ivan" was too intense, like a nuke going off in her retinas. She couldn't quite accept it.
If Bangboos looked like that... it would be too grotesque.
"Think about it, if Bangboos had that kind of power, they could clear the Hollows themselves without any human help," Kenji said.
"Let's... not, then."
We can only say, Ms. Wanzhou's aesthetic is on point, which is why the cute Bangboos are so popular.
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Section 6, Exploding-Broth Valley Ramen Shop.
"Boss, two bowls of Black-Bowl Wild Mushroom Ramen."
"Coming right up!" Chef Chop got to work, his mechanical arms moving like flowing water, his experience clear.
"Here you go. Enjoy."
"Time to eat! x2"
Sluuuurp...
Kenji took a bite and instantly felt POWER circulating in his body. This ramen... really had some "kick."
Section 6 is worthy of its name, truly full of talents.
Coffee that restores stamina, ramen that buffs health or elemental damage... they've got some serious 'black-tech' here.
"It tastes pretty good," Miyabi Hoshimi commented.
Having been spoiled by Kenji's "special reserve" cuisine, ordinary food just tasted... lacking. Not bad, but not amazing.
"You... you're Lady Miyabi Hoshimi?!"
A few schoolgirls sat down, saw Miyabi, and instantly snapped to attention, their faces a mix of shock and excitement.
The probability of "spawning" a big shot like Miyabi Hoshimi in Section 6 was incredibly low.
It's the "Shark Girl"...
Kenji saw Ellen, the game's first limited Ice DPS. He was curious... what did that tail feel like?
Normal shark skin looks smooth, but that's an illusion. It's covered in a special structure.
Petting with the grain is smooth, but against it feels very rough (he looked this up).
A "Shark-ian's" tail... is probably the same.
Ellen: Stare~~~
Kenji's gaze was all too familiar. So many people were curious about her tail.
"One lollipop." Kenji took one out. Ellen loves these.
Ellen ignored him. You think you can get my tail with just one lollipop?
...But it does look tasty.
As expected. Kenji upped the ante. One hundred lollipops, piled into a two-meter-high mountain.
Now... how will you respond?
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