NIKKE, When the Milky Way Blossoms

"No, it's your business if you don't care, but Mihara and the others will definitely mind."

Without much thought, Phoenix, unable to shake his head, decisively gave the woman an answer.

On the surface, this statement is logically flawed. Whether others care is another matter, but best friends Mihara and Yuni certainly don't. If their schedules allowed, they'd probably work extra hours every night.

However, if we look at it from a different angle, then someone's meaning becomes quite clear.

—He has female companions, and more than one. Just tell me if you mind or not.

"So Lieutenant Phoenix was just wondering whether Niki and the others cared."

Having received her answer, the Queen glanced sideways at the annoying, philandering man on the bed and said, "I thought you were the one who cared a lot."

Phoenix: "?"

"It's alright then. Anyway, as long as you and I don't care, why should we care about them? Don't they have nothing better to do?"

Phoenix: "No... Just because I didn't say it doesn't mean I don't care."

"Mana, add a sex characteristic replacement surgery, yes, male primary sexual characteristics."

Phoenix: "???"

It's much better now, but I'm always sleepy. I've slept for over forty hours in three days.

I need to have a follow-up appointment in a couple of days.

Updates may be sporadic, sometimes two updates and sometimes one. Please forgive me.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

My mind isn't working very well either; I'm in a daze, feeling my limited intelligence being forced to decline again—it's tragic.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

In terms of plot, four months and 500,000 words have passed in the blink of an eye, but Phoenix hasn't even been to the Arctic yet. He's starting to worry about whether he can control the plot in a long story and prevent it from going crazy.

Because the official backstabbing has almost turned me into a hedgehog.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

As for the protagonist, Phoenix, who is a lecherous man with kidney deficiency, he has gradually started to slip out of my control after 500,000 words of plot development.

If you encounter heretics like Fire Dragon or Cinderella later in the game, they might end up being killed by the lieutenant because they hurt his harem.

Of course, this is just a hypothetical scenario. If they are not injured, the lieutenant could still consider talking to them about the future.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

I began to worry about Dorothy's life.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Keyboard: "Atao, why don't you learn from the venomous snake and become a lowly woman? Maybe you'll still have a chance to survive."

Dorothy: "???"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Noyce's new skin looks really good...

It's so beautiful...

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Warren: "I haven't played in ages! Am I not good-looking enough?!"

Chapter 208 The lieutenant's kidneys aren't very healthy.

The underground research lab of the Tower of Bliss

Mana stood expressionless beside the hospital bed, patiently explaining to a man about to undergo surgery that her boss's joke was not actually a joke.

"After a joint diagnosis by more than 20 engineers from our company, Lieutenant, if you want to regain your combat capability, the number of prosthetic body transplants you will need may far exceed your estimate."

Setting aside the top-of-the-line tablet made by Missilis, Mana silently picked up her company's secure portable computer, detached the screen from it, and gestured to Phoenix:

"To give a simple example, after we perform a prosthetic leg transplant on your left leg, your body weight will exceed the maximum load-bearing capacity of a single leg joint. Therefore, your right leg will also need to be replaced with a prosthetic."

After both legs are replaced, a series of problems will arise that need to be overcome.

I'll show you a few examples that are relatively easy to understand.

After saying that, Mana began to swipe her finger across the screen. On the screen, a three-dimensional human body image that closely resembled Phoenix kept changing perspectives, listing the engineers' joint diagnosis one by one.

How should the friction, heat dissipation, and wear generated between the pelvis and the alloy frame during high-speed movement be addressed?

Whether the power lines and backup power lines are externally or internally routed;

The installation location of the engine drive, whether the power system is external or internal, and whether an additional cooling system is needed...

With the secretary's demonstration and Anik's friendly explanation, the lieutenant lying in his hospital bed remained silent for a long time before finally recognizing a cruel reality.

—I'll have to change this grip sooner or later.

Human skin is rapidly damaged upon contact with temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius. Since the grips are sandwiched between two mechanical legs, in the event of high-intensity, high-load combat, burns would be out of the question…

It's perfectly normal for it to be cooked through.

"How do you handle heat dissipation above the pelvis?"

Ultimately unable to escape the fate of becoming a cybernetic, Phoenix sighed with melancholy and said:

"Since the temperature of a leg prosthesis at full power can reach 80 degrees Celsius, then my internal organs would also need to be replaced with mechanical ones. In that case, wouldn't I just end up with a head?"

"Don't worry about that, Lieutenant."

Mana, who had done her homework, provided a well-organized answer to someone's doubts.

"Your body's energy devices cannot provide full power output, and you don't need to worry about internal organ heat dissipation, as we will take heat insulation measures."

Phoenix: "...Well, you could actually take measures to insulate the area between your thighs."

Mana: "Insulation means affecting heat dissipation. The inner thigh is the least likely to be injured, so we use an alloy with relatively low strength but excellent thermal conductivity in this area, Lieutenant."

Phoenix: "..."

Phoenix: "...Okay."

……

……

"Lieutenant, your kidneys... the tests show they're not very healthy."

In the operating room next to the sterile operating room, the surgeon was reviewing someone's various medical reports, a lewd smile that any man would recognize lurking beneath his mask.

Do you often feel a cold, sore, or creepy sensation in your kidneys? Do you also sweat frequently, whether it's hot or cold?

"Stop, stop, stop, don't ask."

Lying on the operating table, the man glanced at the robotic arms on either side of his body, then at the enormous, octopus-like suspension system and the dazzling array of prosthetics above his head, before impatiently changing the subject:

"Hurry up and finish, I have other things to do."

"Understood, Lieutenant."

Upon hearing Phoenix's urging, the surgeon, who had been trying to ease the tension, stopped joking and instead put his hands into the control well for remotely controlling the robotic arm and made a request to his superior.

"All preparations for the surgery are complete, President."

"Ah."

Standing in the monitoring room, Ingrid responded calmly. Compared to the tense mood of the other staff members, the CEO was clearly much more relaxed.

Not long ago, Phoenix secretly told her that in terms of supernatural abilities, he not only possessed incredible sensory abilities, but also had a high compatibility with electronic components.

The prosthetic limb transplant did not seem to cause rejection in this man.

"Everyone, prepare to begin the surgery."

Under the watchful eyes of Mana and the others, Ingrid issued the surgical order like a general, her tone iron-blooded and cold, seemingly completely unconcerned about the life of her lover lying in the operating room.

……

after one day……

30955 Hotel, Top Floor Suite A.

This room, which should have been the Commander's bedroom, is now crammed with Lapi, Anis, Helen, Marian, and... Diesel.

"Hey, hey, hey, are you guys planning to hold a court trial in a sex hotel?"

In front of the five girls, Klau, who was nailed to the wall with steel bars by Yin Hua, smiled provocatively and said:

"The commander who sent Niki to judge Niki is truly despicable..."

boom--! ! !

The gunshot interrupted Krau's words.