Comet Dragon, breaking into the gravity field

"Because it feels more like traveling together in one big room, I just asked." Naruse Ritsu had no other thoughts. "Besides, I live in a separate room."

"So cunning!"

"How can I be cunning? I'm just asking for your opinions."

"It would definitely be more fun if everyone lived in the same room, right?" After expressing her opinion, Chihaya Aine looked around for allies.

Soon, she pulled Takamatsu Deng onto her chariot, and the resulting connection drew Shiina Tateki in. Kaname Rakuna had always been indifferent to this, but Nagasaki Suyo's agreement really surprised Chihaya Aine.

Having already labeled her as a "sneakaway" in her mind, Aine didn't think Su Shi would let this opportunity go easily.

Looking at this smiling guy, Chihaya Aine's vigilance gradually increased.

53. Four people and one {I# Ten | O Suspect Seven Four 5氿师韭爸爸〥猫一龙

The rolling hills and azure sky in the distance merge into a breathtaking scene, creating a unique scene with the white silk-like waterfall. In this village, formed according to the unique topography, hot springs are arranged in a staggered pattern like terraced rice fields. Simply walk through the corridor to reach the exclusive hot springs for guests on this floor.

"It seems like Naruse-kun has been very expensive..."

Chihaya Aine, who was lying on the fence, withdrew her gaze from the outside and looked a little embarrassed.

"Jiyun Village is a nice tourist destination, but the prices here can't compare to places like the Royal City." Naruse Ritsu walked out of his room with an indifferent attitude. "Besides, money only has meaning if it circulates."

"Oh! I know this. It's economics, right?"

"Ha... isn't she a little too excited?" Shiina Riki sighed, then continued to check and tidy up the furnishings in their room.

Although Ritsu Narose was not in the same room as them, their rooms were only separated by a wall - as high-quality customers of the special six-ticket package, the entire floor had been lightly renovated to accommodate them.

"But if I just want to earn some pocket money while traveling, there are ways to do it."

"what? What?"

"Hunting, or gathering missions."

Chihaya Aine's mood was first lifted up by the former like the Doge of Venice, and then thrown to the ground.

When she heard Naruse Ritsu's proposal, she was indeed tempted, but when she thought of those strange monsters... Chihaya Aine didn't think that her small body could even hold a chance against them.

"Even if there are hunting missions, they're only for hunting wild boars, and I actually prefer gathering missions."

Hearing that there was something fun to do, Kaname, who had been lying down, now sat up straight. Compared to the slightly excited cat, Nagasaki Suyo was much calmer.

Her previous experiences made her understand that this kind of standardized profession is unlikely to allow novices to directly challenge difficult tasks. She believed that Ritsu Narose was aware of this.

As Ritsu Narose spoke, he pondered the feasibility of this method.

Generally speaking, a hunting party is limited to four people—a metaphysical rule formed by various unexpected events in the past. It's possible to break the rules, but...

Isn't Lenai a cat?

He himself is an ancient dragon, and his team consists of only four people, one cat and one dragon, which fully meets the guild's requirements!

As for their hunter identities, his recommendation would be enough to get them done - after all, he had been around various places, and his hunter level was high enough, so he had some connections and would not have any problems getting them done.

Following this line of thought, Ritsu Narose felt more and more that this matter had potential.

For ordinary hunters, hunting is a very serious matter... well, not that serious actually.

Hunting is a part of daily life, although sometimes there are accidents like encountering a dragon while gathering herbs...

But for most hunters, they spend their whole lives fighting small animals like velociraptors, and being able to hunt fire dragons is considered a hunter with outstanding achievements.

The dangers of hunting are mostly controllable, otherwise the guild would not indicate information such as the degree of danger when issuing tasks.

Jieyun Village prospers because of the tourism industry, but that does not mean it relies entirely on this industry.

Compared to other places in Wuyiqi, the gathering place here is equally lively.

Although most people don't know the Wind Dragons of the New World, when they see the high-quality leather and uniform equipment, they can understand that this hunter team is the elite among the elite.

What? You said they were here to register as hunters?

That must have been made in the New World and reissued after returning.

Feeling those mixed gazes of respect and envy, Chihaya Aine began to feel guilty.

Seeing her like this, Shiina Riki was the first to lose control and let out a low laugh.

"Lixi, what are you laughing at?"

"I just thought of something funny."

"Huh? You're obviously laughing at me!"

"Yes."

Seeing her frank admission, Chihaya Aine felt a lump in her throat. She turned back to ask Naruse Ritsu for help, but was encouraged by a seemingly reliable senior.

Well, that's not bad.

Seeing Chihaya Aine, who had been wilting, become proud again with the encouragement of Naruse Ritsu, Nagasaki Suyo sighed and said, "Ritsu is spoiling her too much."

"Where did Su Shi come from?"

"Really? If I were the mother, then the father should be..."

Regarding the two people's behavior, Shiina Riki said she couldn't bear to watch. Looking at Takamatsu Deng who was curiously observing the surroundings, she whispered, "Is Deng okay?"

"I'll try my best not to fall behind."

I always feel that what I express is not the same as what I want to express. Like Chihaya Aine, Shiina Riki, who had a fish bone stuck in his throat, had to shut up and think about how to improve his speaking skills.

After finishing all these, everyone returned to the hot spring hotel and had a dinner with local characteristics before enjoying the hot springs of Jieyun Village.

First, stretch out your feet to test the water temperature, then soak your calves in the hot spring, and finally sink your body into the hot spring water with a grin.

This is the whole process of the sinking of the Chihaya Aine-class light cruiser.

A delicate fragrance lingered around the hot spring. Chihaya Aine, with her hair tied up in a bun, with only her head poking out of the water, finally couldn't contain her excitement anymore. She suddenly asked everyone excitedly, "What do you think...will Naruse-kun peek through the crack in the wall next to us?"

"Putting aside whether he will do it or not, what's with that expectant tone of yours?" Shiina Riki, who was already relaxed by the hot springs, complained much weaker than usual.

"I'm not expecting anything, but if Naruse-kun peeks at me, doesn't that prove I'm attractive?"

"It's not good to be too confident. And you don't necessarily have to be peeking at Aine."

The huge man, who was far above the average age for this age group, was very excited, which made Nagasaki Suyo's words particularly convincing.

——"Hey, why are you all assuming I'll peek..."

A lazy voice suddenly came from the hot spring next door.

"This is a girls' gathering! Naruse-kun, please don't eavesdrop!" With her face flushed red, Chihaya Aine hurriedly shouted towards the hot spring next door.

"Hello~ I'm going to go out and get some supper. Is there anything you need?"

After leaving the hot spring, Ritsu Narose changed into local costumes but did not go to the night market immediately.

Standing on the corridor of the pavilion, he looked out over the village lit up by lights.

Compared to the neon lights in the city, these simple lamps brought a more direct warmth. The feeling of soaking in the hot springs still lingered on him, as if a cloud of ethereal steam was lingering around him.

The cool night breeze blew from afar, bringing with it a faint fragrance.

The wooden clogs made a slight "tapping" sound as they stepped on the floor. Looking in the direction of the wind, he saw Nagasaki Suyo walking towards him wearing a yukata embroidered with red maple patterns.

The long brown hair was tied up into a bun, revealing the girl's white jade-like neck.

54. Predictable Fate Stage

A strand of hair fell from her forehead, and Nagasaki Suye's back, which was usually tense to maintain her posture, relaxed a little, and the light fragrance emanating from her body was like the maple forest they had passed through before.

"Is there anything Sushi wants?"

When Ritsu Naruse asked this, she shook her head.

The two walked side by side under the star-studded night sky, passing by shops full of people, until they returned to the door of the hot spring hotel. Nagasaki Suyo just silently stayed by Naruse Ritsu's side.

Occasionally, when Ritsu Narose asks her opinion when buying something, she will respond softly.

Therefore, after returning to her hotel room, Nagasaki Suyo was able to sit down confidently next to the small stove where tea was being boiled, and calmly accept the curious or suspicious gazes of others.

The herbal tea she brought back was reheated. As the fresh aroma of the herbs began to spread, Chihaya Aine, who had finished reading the rule book, finally placed the board game she had brought specially on the floor and called everyone over.

"This is a very popular party game nowadays!"

"I actually brought my own equipment when I came out to play..."

Seeing the props such as the turntable, chess pieces and chips placed in front of him, Shiina Tatsuki felt like he had accidentally walked into a casino.

Not only her, Nagasaki Suyo saw this pile of "professional equipment" and smiled and said, "Gambling is not allowed, okay?"

"I told you it's just a game!"

Once again expressing her stance, Chihaya Aine confidently stated, "I've spent ten seconds completely understanding this game. Let's get started!"

"Let's start with Naruse-kun... Naruse-kun?"

"Ah, is it my turn?"

Coming back to his senses, Ritsu Narose took the chess piece that was his incarnation and thought to himself.

According to his experience, the events that appear in this kind of game are often related to things in reality - in other words, it is prophecy and divination!

His heartbeat quickened as he was about to step onto the stage of an unpredictable fate.

Fortunately, there were no thrilling events in the first round of the game. At most, there were only small things like "making some extra money" and "catching a cold" that would not significantly affect the situation.

It's clear that the creators are intentionally controlling the situation. After all, only by developing well for a period of time will the battle become more intense.

On the left and right of Ritsu Naruse were Takamatsu Teru and Kaname Rakuna respectively. Chihaya Aine sat opposite him, sandwiched between Shiina Ritsuki and Nagasaki Suyo, which immediately stopped her from wanting to get close to Ritsu Naruse.

Each grid of this device has multiple pieces of paper embedded in it. After the player triggers the corresponding event, the paper will be removed so that a new event can be triggered in the next round.

Compared to the beginning, there are fewer ordinary white grids, and pink, red, green, blue and other colors with different meanings gradually appear.

As a pioneer, a pacesetter, and someone who has reaped the benefits of the trend, Ritsu Narose, who owns several properties, leisurely bites into the grilled gluten, feeling the perfect combination of the chewy texture and spices.

Although it was just a game, in order to lay a solid early foundation, he decisively used his innate advantages. After experiencing and observing the rotation trajectory of the roulette wheel several times, he began to control the direction of the roulette pointer as easily as using his own arm.

As the saying goes, the first bird to stick its head out gets shot. His unscrupulous behavior finally caught the attention of someone sitting opposite him.

Sensing the doubts surging around him like a tide, he tried to fight against the stage of fate and had to temporarily hand over his fate to the pointer full of unknowns.

In order to clear himself of the suspicion that did exist, Narose Ritsu simply asked Kaname Nayo to spin the roulette wheel. As soon as he took a bunch of honey dumplings from the low cabinet next to him, he heard Chihaya Aine's excited cry.

"Pink! It's a special event slot!"

Pink? It sounds sticky and inappropriate for children. This goes against Naruse Ritsu's strategy of sticking to a more normal grid, but it's a necessary sacrifice.

Come on, just walk away? Let me see what is so special about your special event!

After pulling out the note, Mingse Ritsu, who was originally at ease, froze immediately.

"You can't run away~" Seeing this 100% opportunistic guy finally get defeated, Chihaya Aine's expression was very happy. "Tell me, tell me, what is it?"

"Forever Together: Two people destined to be together will have the bond that binds them engraved in their hearts, swearing a vow that will last forever." After reading it, Naruse Ritsu quipped, "It's clearly just an event that forces players to fall in love at first sight, so why are they talking about it like a vow of eternal love?"

"The closest one..." Hearing this, Takamatsu Deng, who was sitting next to him, began to look for chess pieces near Naruse Ritsu, "The closest chess piece is Aine."

"Eh? It's me? Isn't it a bit too early to get married at such a young age~" The pink-haired girl said this, but she couldn't suppress the grin on her face. "Hehehe, it seems there is no other way."

"That's not necessary." Nagasaki Suyo, who was sitting to Chihaya Aine's left, pulled out a blue slip of paper in front of the pink-haired girl, unfolded it, and read word for word: "Study abroad for further studies, pay 900 yuan, and receive 9900 yuan after the fourth round..."

As she read, her tone began to turn playful: "Note: During this period, you cannot establish any special relationships with other players."

Putting down the note, Nagasaki Suyo looked at Chihaya Aine with a smile: "So it has nothing to do with Aine-chan."

"……what?"

Ignoring the pale defeated dog, Nagasaki Motoyo looked back at the chessboard.

Even though it was just a game, it didn't mean she was willing to let Aine win easily - even if it meant harming others and not benefiting herself, she was willing to do it!

Ignoring Chihaya Aine, the person closest to Naruse Ritsu is...

"Yes, it's me." With a flushed face, Gao Songdeng raised his hand weakly.

In an instant, Ritsu Narose felt three sharp gazes focused on him.