02

Ji Kai was a person who was afraid of trouble.

To sum it up succinctly, he was too lazy to put in any effort that had nothing to do with his goals.

Since he had promised He Tian that he would keep the Fu Mourning God in front of him, he had to return it to its original owner without any damage.

He did not want to make any unnecessary explanations, and the best way to not make any explanations was to avoid this possibility in advance.

As a sword, if it was injured, of course, it had to be carefully taken care of and repaired.

If it was left alone, it would probably die from blood loss, its durability would decrease, and then GAME.

There was a high possibility of GAME OVER.

However, even if he was not clear about the process of repairing a sword, based on his past experience, it would not be a simple task.

As he thought about it, Ji Kai hid the unconcealed embarrassment, awkwardness, and a little bit of despair on the Fu Mourning God's face.

Based on the time of the incident, his words must have inadvertently poked the Fu Mourning God's sore spot, but the root cause was not his, so there was no need to feel guilty.

"If it's inconvenient for you to do it alone, then … there's another sword in This Pill that can help you with One Vibration Sword."

However, in the end, he could not help but add another sentence.

"… Sorry, I'll clean it up right away."

The gray-haired Fu Mourning God bowed again, hesitated, and said in a hoarse voice, "… My lord."

A translucent red heart suddenly appeared next to his head with a number marked on it.

Ji Kai watched as the number dropped from 40% to 20% in an instant, and the first ripple of emotion finally surged in his heart.

Ji Kai did not want to spend the effort to correct the other party's wrong way of addressing him, so he stood up from the ground and left the harmony room that was filled with the smell of blood.

*

"Fox's Assistance."

On the way back to the login room, Ji Kai caught a glimpse of a fox's figure flashing by.

The novice guide Fox's Assistance stopped and turned around to look at him.

"I just saw a big red heart at Hasebe's place …" Ji Kai squatted in front of him and asked with a little interest, "Is that red heart a favorability point?"

"Yes."

Fox's Assistance wagged its tail. "Every time the favorability level changes, it will appear briefly in your field of vision.

After it disappears, you can check the current favorability of the sword in the sword tent list. "

"What will happen if it drops to 0%?"

"I'm sure you wouldn't want that to happen."

"What can 100% do?"

"This requires you to explore freely."

It was really an official answer.

Ji Kai glanced at the little fox squatting in front of him and felt that it was a little unhappy.

Even if she wasn't happy, she was still adorable.

He instinctively wanted to take out some small fish to feed it, but he realized that it wasn't a Sim, and he didn't have any snacks on him at all times. He could only turn around and pat its head, indicating that he was fine. Then, he saw it quickly scurry into the yard.

The courtyard … Ji Kai's gaze followed and he thought for a few seconds. Then, he put his hands in his sleeves and slowly walked toward the courtyard.

After logging into the game, the system automatically changed him into a set of hunting clothes that matched the characteristics of the era.

His white clothes were spacious, comfortable, and elegant. Coupled with the antique Japanese-style buildings around him, the new God's Inquisitor, who was strolling leisurely in the courtyard, only needed a folding fan to become a native city lord.

Synchronized with the time in the outside world, it was also early spring in the game. It was convenient for Ji Kai, who wanted to enjoy the spring scenery in the real world but was too lazy to go out, to fulfill his long-cherished wish.

This Pill wasn't big. In addition to the living and kitchen space needed for daily life, it also had an open-air hot spring, a stable, and a piece of farmland for some unknown purpose.

Before logging into the game's default room, there was also a pool of water that could be used to raise some carp, a small curved bridge, and an independent house.

Further away, trees with new leaves covered the space as far as the eye could see. Looking into the distance, one could see a thick and huge ancient tree with many branches on the protruding hillside. Scattered flower buds dotted the tree, and one could not tell what species it was.

Ji Kai sat down on the porch and enjoyed the scenery while enjoying the breeze.

The afternoon sun was warm and it shone on his body.

It's so comfortable … If there were tea and pastries, it would be perfect.

A cup of hot tea appeared in front of him.

"Thank you …?"

Ji Kai subconsciously took it and looked up to express his gratitude.

The purple-haired, green-eyed beauty looked at him with a smile.

Ah … this is my Initial Blade, what's it called again …

"My lord, just call me Gokusen." Seeing the confusion in his eyes, the young man knelt down beside him and bowed.

He took off his magnificent cloak and changed into a simple, everyday attire.

His curly bangs were tied behind his head with a hair band, revealing his full and beautiful forehead. He looked more lively.

"When the last trace of chill is gone, the beautiful cherry blossoms will bloom one by one.

That kind of scene is very elegant just thinking about it. "

"So this strange tree is a cherry blossom tree?"

"Yes, it's said that it's a cherry blossom that only blooms once every ten thousand years." Gokusen Kanazane looked at it and his voice was full of yearning.

Ji Kai was speechless. His eyes fell on the pink bow hidden in his hair and he was speechless.

The existence of a headquarters was necessary, and it was understandable that it was well-decorated.

But the fields, the hot springs, the cherry blossom tree, and the bow?

Also, the two sword strikes so far were exceedingly beautiful …

How many years has it been since I last played? Are combat games designed like this now?

Ji Kai sighed in his mind and lowered his head to drink the tea.

The tea slid down his throat. The taste was simple, but the aroma was unique.

Ji Kai, who had always been strict about food, put down the teacup and silently took a bite of the daifuku dumpling on the plate.

Two seconds later, Ji Kai tossed the remaining two dumplings into his mouth.

"You made these?"

The Inquisitor logged into the game and opened his eyes wide for the first time. He looked over with a look of surprise that came from the bottom of his heart.

Gokusen Kanazane nodded, then put away the plate and apologized with a troubled expression. "Today is your first day in office, and I should have prepared a good dinner.

However, This Pill is currently understaffed. With my strength alone, I only had time to make some desserts. Please forgive me, my lord. "

"It's fine, it's fine …" Ji Kai patted him on the shoulder. "By the way, Gokusen, can you show me the kitchen here?"

A few minutes later, Ji Kai stood in the rather simple kitchen and looked at the few remaining ingredients that Gokusen Kanazane had taken out one by one. He silently gave him the title of "Cooking Expert."

"How do I buy ingredients here?"

"This Pill has something in a strange box, and it's said that you can buy it online.

The next day, the mailmen will deliver the things you ordered. "

Gokusen Kanazane learned from Fox's Assistance's previous instructions. "Of course, you can also buy it from Manya."

According to Ji Kai's many years of gaming experience, the strange item must be something like a computer.

What a considerate otaku!

"I'll go buy the ingredients now. I'll leave tomorrow's meal to you!" Ji Kai promised with great ambition, his eyes shining.

Gokusen Kanazane was a little embarrassed. Since the first time they met, his lord had been indifferent and seemed uninterested in This Pill and his duties as The Inquisitor. He should have been very happy, but for some reason, he felt a little complicated in his heart at this moment …

"Oh right …" He was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something. He turned around and asked, "Where's the strange box?"

"It's in your room on the second floor."

"My room …"

"I'll take you there."

Gokusen Kanazane felt that he could no longer smile.

*

On the second floor, in the Inquisitor's Room.

Ji Kai was studying the computer here.

He found that it was very different from what he had imagined.

He had thought that it was a "super computer" like in other games, which could check the character's status, the number of items, and even directly connect to the real world's network to search for strategies. Who knew that instead of calling it a "computer," it was more like an electronic version of a housewife's "shopping catalog."

There was only one column, Manya.

Which was the shop.

Manya's online shopping mall was divided into specials, resources, convenience items, expansion, and props.

Under each column was a neatly listed list of goods in order.

He clicked on the resources menu, and then found a dazzling array of vegetables, fruits, rice, flour, oil, and seasonings.

"Gokusen, how many garlic sprouts do you want?"

"Gokusen, what kind of rice do you want?"

"Gokusen, onion … is this onion the same as the garlic sprouts … why are there two different prices?"

"Gokusen …"

Gokusen Kanazane finally couldn't listen to it anymore.

He walked from behind to in front of the young man and knelt down, "My lord, before you designate a new sword, please leave the kitchen to me."

"I will write the types and quantities of the required ingredients on a piece of paper and give it to you regularly.

However, if you don't mind, please allow me to enter your room and purchase the ingredients on the 'computer.' Is that okay? "

"…" So there was such an operation?!

Ji Kai looked straight at him, his eyes full of surprise, joy, and relief. "Then I'll have to trouble you."

"That's my duty, Your Majesty."

Gokusen was amused by The Inquisitor's expression, but when he remembered that this person had sent Fox's Assistance away in the beginning, he felt that he should ask more and say more. "My lord, now there are only two swords in this Pill, Hasebe and I. Do you want to forge a few swords before you designate your personal attendant?"

"Personal attendant?"

My lord really doesn't know anything.

Gokusen Kanazane suddenly felt a great responsibility, "The personal attendant will follow you and serve you in your daily life. He will also convey your instructions, orders, and intentions to the other swords in this Pill."

"What is a forging sword?"

"There is a special forging room in this Pill. You can choose the number of each type of talent and tell the blacksmith. He will forge a new sword for you.

After forging our bodies, you can use your spiritual energy to awaken the slumbering thoughts and souls of the swords, and give them a human form and combat strength. "

It sounded very troublesome.

Ji Kai, who had just climbed out of the sea of ingredients, felt a headache coming on.

He just wanted to eat something delicious. Why were there so many irrelevant things?

However … looking at Gokusen Kanazane's serious expression, he had to appoint a personal attendant first.

"Let's talk about the forging sword later.

Personal attendant … Gokusen, you do it. "Ji Kai said indifferently.