Feeling the state of his mental health, Luka decided to take a few days off for now.
This decision was not made on impulse, but rather after careful consideration.
Although his adventures with his friends in the 40k World recently had been exciting and fun, the high-intensity, high-pressure environment had kept their spirits constantly tense.
Especially the cruelty and oppressiveness of the 40k World gradually eroded their psychological defenses, and Luka realized that if they continued, it might have irreversible effects on their mental health.
After informing his friends of this decision, they also expressed their support and agreement.
Everyone seemed to feel the same pressure and expressed a desire for rest.
"To be honest, while the adventure in 40k was indeed interesting, and the cats were cute, I still prefer the cats here; at least they are warm and meow." 32's remarks were still full of her strong personal style: "Although the mechanical cats in 40k are cool, it always feels like they are missing something."
Her words resonated with everyone, as even the cats in the 40k World were cold mechanical creations; although they had powerful functions, they lacked that warm vitality.
Gutierrez also expressed his opinion: "I also think we should stop for a while. I always feel that we've been greatly affected by that side recently, and everyone needs to slow down, so we don't really jump into a cesspit ourselves." His words, though blunt, hit the nail on the head.
The 40k World was full of darkness and despair, and a slight carelessness could lead to being swallowed by that negative emotion.
"Are we airing out the smell? So we don't get marinated by Huang Lao Han's shit pot." Mai Mai quipped, causing a burst of laughter from everyone.
Although her tone was light, everyone understood that her words reflected a genuine feeling about the oppressive atmosphere of the 40k World.
"Don't say it, I think we should really take a good rest. The intensity of 40k is too high, and everyone is under a lot of pressure." Twilight also sighed, then suggested: "I know there's a comic convention recently, why don't we go there to relax?"
Her suggestion was immediately met with enthusiastic responses from everyone.
"I believe 32 and Gutierrez when they say they're stressed, but you two… weren't you having too much fun squeezing succubi?" Luka joked, then also agreed to Twilight's suggestion: "However, a comic convention is indeed a good place to go and have fun. It's good to relax by looking at 2D girls. That cesspit of 40k, damn it, all the pretty girls are muscular women whose arms are big enough to run horses on!"
His words caused a burst of laughter from everyone, but they also revealed another problem with the 40k World—in that world, women mostly appeared as strong, cold figures, lacking the soft, gentle 2D girls of the 3k era.
(Sassy female officers)
In the 40k era, there were certainly beautiful women; the Ecclesiarchy Battle Sisters were all very attractive, and there were many stunning individuals among them, not just the abstract faces of GW miniatures.
As for Imperial nobles, there weren't many truly ugly ones; many female nobles were renowned for their beauty, and even female officers of the Astra Militarum had good looks.
However, in the 40k World, women often needed to be stronger and colder than men to survive in the brutal war.
But in this 40k World, where women were used like men, men like livestock, and livestock like machines, hoping for some romantic and ambiguous little stories with beautiful women…
Although nothing really happened when things were normal, once you caught Slaanesh's attention, among Slaanesh's Demons, there was a famous pure-love couple, and Slaanesh's favoritism towards them even extended to personally officiating their marriage.
Such dangerous existences made Luka keep his distance from women in the 40k World.
(The famous pure-love Slaanesh Daemon Prince, Syll'Esske)
(Slaanesh Demon symbolizing gluttony, although he and the couple above are from AOS, they can indeed be used in 40k)
And more importantly, the women Luka could interact with in 40k were either capable career-woman-type nobles, fiercely strong Battle Sisters, or powerful women who were both.
As for anything happening with them… Luka felt it was better to decline politely. Although his preferences included short-haired, muscular tomboys, he drew the line at Amazonian women.
The soft and cute 2D girls of the 3k era simply did not exist in the 40k World.
This was also why Luka and his friends were so looking forward to the comic convention.
At the comic convention, they could temporarily escape the oppressiveness and cruelty of 40k, return to the 2D world full of fantasy and beauty, and enjoy a moment of peace and relaxation.
So, everyone decided to temporarily put aside their 40k adventures and head to the comic convention, seeking that long-lost ease and happiness.
"By the way, if we go to the comic convention, should we cosplay? We have authentic 40k costumes and props now, why don't we show them off?" Twilight suddenly showed an expression of wanting to stir up trouble.
Mai Mai, who was beside her, suddenly nodded in agreement: "Speaking of which, the reason Luka dragged me here was because I wanted to borrow a Power Sword from you for the comic convention. I think we can go big! Like authentic Astra Militarum?"
"I want to cosplay as a Tech-Priest! I made a set of Power Armor for myself that I can wear here, it'll be perfect!" 32 also loved to join in the fun, indicating that she had already made preparations.
"I think I can bring over the Rogue Trader costume, it's guaranteed to be eye-catching!" Mai Mai also seemed eager to try, even giving 32 a bad idea: "By the way, 32, you can bring the Servitors. Big White's appearance will definitely amaze the entire internet!"
"Oh, good, good! I just happen to have two Big Whites. When I was discussing things with Cawl, I only brought the Death Guard to hold the fort, but now it's just right…" 32 immediately responded, feeling an urge to make a grand appearance.
However, Luka immediately said exasperatedly: "Just right my ass! Aren't you really afraid of being reported and arrested?! How are you going to explain such eye-catching things at a comic convention? That there's a person squatting inside Big White, right?
As long as someone takes a video and posts it online, you'll be waiting for the whole internet to know you can travel through dimensions!"
"Don't get angry, Luka, we were just talking!" Seeing Luka about to lose it, 32 quickly calmed his emotions: "Some especially eye-catching things definitely can't be brought out, but some relatively 'realistic' props should still be okay, right?
When you first had that Power Sword, we didn't suspect it was real either, did we? I think as long as we're careful, there won't be any problems."
"Alright…" Luka felt a wave of exhaustion, but he still didn't stop his friends. After thinking for a moment, he said: "You all prepare the things you want to bring first, I'll check them, and if there are no problems, then we'll go to the comic convention."
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