All my teammates online are my girlfriends

Zezhi nodded her little head expectantly, becoming somewhat reserved in front of the mature and professional woman.

Damn, it's true that you can't be as natural in real life as you are in a game!

"I am Yu Shu, who will be guiding you on your tour and interview today. Feel free to ask me any questions. This way, please."

Yu Shu smiled and gestured for him to enter, her elegant and graceful demeanor conveying a sense of approachability and relaxation.

Sawa and the others, who were initially a little nervous, breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed her into the gate.

Compared to the neat and magnificent exterior of the building, the interior of the company has a completely different style, with the clean white walls covered with landscapes and characters from the game "Karakuri".

Even the furniture and decorations were designed to resemble those in the game, creating a strong game-like atmosphere that excited Lin Qiu and Qin Yunmo.

Although I had seen it on TV before, the impact of being there in person was still quite significant!

"The decor and atmosphere here were the idea of ​​our chairman, who said it would inspire employees' creativity and imagination and create a better atmosphere."

Seeing the shocked looks on Ze Zhi's and the others' faces, Yu Shu smiled and explained, "As it turns out, the chairman's design concept was quite successful!"

"Are the same game-themed sofas, tables, chairs, and desks available for people to rest on sold offline?"

Lin Qiu couldn't help but ask, "These pieces of furniture are making me a little envious."

"These are all custom-made by the chairman and delivered to the company. However, the chairman felt it was a bit troublesome to always make the custom-made furniture himself, so he simply bought the custom-made furniture company. They will be put on sale in a while."

"..."

He bought a company because he thought it was too much trouble. That shows how rich he is.

Ze Zhi's lips twitched, and her gaze involuntarily drifted to Lin Qiu on the other side. This demeanor was somewhat similar to that guy's when he spent a huge sum of money to rebuild the Knights' Hall.

"The first and second floors of the company are mainly for employees to rest. They usually come here to relax and have lunch during their lunch break, while some choose to eat at restaurants outside."

"The elevator is this way, please follow me."

As Yu Shu introduced the group, she led them toward the elevator.

Just as the elevator doors opened, a petite figure suddenly appeared in everyone's sight, causing them to pause slightly in surprise.

The little girl was only about as tall as Lin Qiu’s chest. Her white hair was particularly eye-catching. Her hair was fine and smooth, but it did not look like it had been dyed. Instead, it looked like it was naturally white.

However, her once striking white hair was now a mess, as if she had just woken up, with a few strands sticking up.

Her delicate face was expressionless, with a lollipop dangling from the corner of her mouth. Her white short-sleeved shirt and capri pants were loose and baggy, exuding an indescribable casual and lazy vibe.

Compared to the other employees in the company, the little girl's presence seemed somewhat out of place, and Ze Zhi and the others looked at Yu Shu, who was standing to the side, questioningly.

Yu Shu's red lips parted slightly, about to say something, when she noticed the lollipop stick on the little girl's lips twitching. She immediately understood and, after leading everyone into the elevator, began her introduction—

"This is Qi Xi, my... relative's child. She's quite interested in our company, so I brought her here today to take a look."

Listening to Yu Shu's introduction, Qi Xi nodded her head without saying a word, her eyes taking in the interview team beside her with great interest.

I was originally planning to wander around somewhere else and see if I could find some fun, but I didn't expect to run into this place so suddenly.

Looking at this adorable little girl, Lin Qiu and Qin Yunmo inexplicably saw Qin Xuan's shadow in her, only compared to Xiao Xuan, the one in front of them was more expressionless and seemed less approachable.

"You guys play Kara no Kyoukai too? Are you part of the walkthrough team?"

Qi Xi was the first to speak, and just like her expressionless face, her voice was devoid of emotion, so cold that it created a sense of distance.

"The same to you?"

Lin Qiu's interest was piqued, and Ze Zhi, standing to the side, perked up her ears to listen to their conversation.

"I guess so, but I'm a lone wolf."

Qi Xi spoke casually, her gaze frequently sweeping back and forth between Lin Qiu and Qin Yunmo.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel like I've seen them in the game before, but I can't remember them right now.

"Won't it be troublesome to deal with bosses and clear monsters if you're going solo?"

"It's alright. Each boss has a specific strategy. Once you master it, it's not a problem. At most, it's just a minor scratch."

Qi Xi, however, didn't seem to care. As if remembering something, her eyes flickered, and she suggested—

"By the way, the company has a small testing project. Want to try it out together? I just tried it out, and it was quite fun."

112 - The impending scene of domestic violence

"Wow - is this the virtual infiltration pod that was reported in the news before? It feels even better than a helmet."

"There are only two. They look like they're for battle."

"I remember that the tactile feedback of the pod was more realistic than that of the helmet, and it also had many other advantages."

......

Lin Qiu and the others stared wide-eyed at the large pod placed in the center of the room.

Both submersibles were connected to various instruments, and there were many staff members walking back and forth, obviously for testing data or something.

Qi Xi glanced at the group of people who were clearly excited, and subtly tugged at Yu Shu's sleeve.

Yu Shu immediately nodded in understanding and said—

"This is where we test the game content, and we also create some NPCs based on the data from the testers."

"Are all the NPCs created here?"

"No, this is where we collect combat data and then send the information to other areas. It takes a lot of work, including art design, to create an NPC."

"oh-"

Zezhi nodded thoughtfully, peering longingly at the glass window, somewhat wanting to try out the scuba cabin.

Qi Xi noticed their interest and, after giving Yu Shu a meaningful look, continued speaking—

"The testers are on their lunch break now, so this area is temporarily empty. Are you interested in giving it a try? Although you can't experience some of the new version's content, we can open an arena for you to play in."

"Wow!! Let me try!"

Upon hearing that she could try it out, Ze Zhi immediately perked up and excitedly exclaimed, which also made Qin Yunmo show a look of interest.

"Please come this way."

Yu Shu gestured for them to enter and led them into the room.

The arrival of the group also attracted the attention of the technicians, especially Qi Xi, who was at the back. She was about to greet them, but Qi Xi stopped her with a look.

"Gentlemen, please start the machines and let them experience the arena content."

"understood."

Seeing that it was the secretary's request and that the chairman was also present, the technicians did not delay and immediately activated the submersible.

The moment the dazzling light shone from the pod, Zezhi and the others felt a surge of excitement.

"Since this is an arena, please choose two of you to compete first?"

"Would you like to try it first?"

Despite her immense anticipation, Ze Zhi restrained herself and asked Liu Yuan, Sun Yan, and Yan Rou first.

As for the unscrupulous merchant and Qin Yunmo, they are both on the same side and have long had a tacit understanding. Let's see what other outsiders think first.

"We'd like to observe first before trying it out. You guys go ahead, what about you, senior?"

"I'll wait too, Sawaori, you guys go first."

Yan Rou smiled, her gaze fixed on Lin Qiu and the others with interest. She was still interested in the duel between the three of them, and perhaps she could even find out their identities.

It's definitely more fun to explore slowly than to ask directly.

"Oh! Well..."

As Ze Zhi looked expectantly at Lin Qiu, he immediately waved his hand and said—

"Go ahead, go ahead, I won't fight you for it."

"Hey, you're actually quite reasonable sometimes, you shrewd businessman."

"Squad leader, you should go too."

"Ah."

Faced with Lin Qiu's modesty, Qin Yunmo nodded, handed over his bag, and then sat down in the diving pod under the guidance of the technicians.

Just as they were about to enter the game, the person in charge on the other side reminded them of the rules—

"Please note that the sensors in the stealth pod are more sensitive than those in helmets on the market. For a more realistic experience, pain and other sensations experienced in the game will be reflected back to the affected area at a certain ratio. Please be prepared."

"..."

Hearing his instructions, Zezhi, who had been quite enthusiastic, suddenly fell silent.

After weighing her options, she decisively emerged from the pod, lowered her head, and approached Lin Qiu, muttering softly—

"You unscrupulous merchant, you go first."

Are you afraid of pain...?

Lin Qiu glanced sideways at the fish-stealing cat. Who was the most excited just now? Why did it suddenly become so timid?

"If it were someone else, a little pain would be nothing, but if it's Yunmo, the level of pain would be several times higher!"

Do you think I'm not afraid of pain?

"You have relevant experience, so you have a certain level of immunity!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qiu's lips twitched, and he rolled his eyes before shoving the bag and other items into her hands and sitting directly inside the stealth pod.

What kind of map do you need?

"Rose Arena".

"Skyscraper!"

Hearing the two completely contradictory requests, the technician paused for a moment, then tentatively asked—

"Why don't you guys discuss which one to use first?"

"Let's go to the lounge next door first, and then switch players after they finish this match. Please broadcast the game situation to the lounge next door."

"learn."

As Yu Shu led the others toward the adjacent lounge, Lin Qiu and Qin Yunmo stared intently at each other.

"Rose Arena! That's more convenient!"

"Skyscrapers, this more complex terrain will make it more fun!"

Lin Qiu retorted without backing down, "Fighting Qin Yunmo in the Rose Arena, where there are no obstacles, is tantamount to courting death!"

Skyscrapers are better; they offer a locational advantage and a better chance of winning!

"Rock, paper, scissors?"

"Fine, let's go with the skyscraper."

Seeing that this guy was planning to use luck to intimidate people, Qin Yunmo's lips twitched, but in the end he gave in to him.

It's just giving him a little more time to live!

Seeing that they had finished their discussion, the technicians breathed a sigh of relief and quickly called out again—

"You'll be using test accounts when you go in. Hidden skills won't be available for now, but you can mix and match other skills as you like. Now, please close your eyes, it's about to begin."

After Lin Qiu and Qin Yunmo obediently closed their eyes, the technicians adjusted the machine again, and their consciousness gradually became hazy.

Meanwhile, Zezhi and the others, who had already arrived at the lounge and were lounging on the sofa, were also staring intently at the huge screen in front of them.

With only a few seconds left before the start, it's anyone's guess how far these two will go.

In terms of combat power, Qin Yunmo is definitely the ceiling of the arena, but Lin Qiu is also a cancer in the arena, and he can be said to have taken the extreme in terms of being unethical.

With maps featuring skyscrapers, the outcome is still uncertain...

"Would you like some popcorn and a soda?"

Just as Ze Zhi was looking forward to it, Qi Xi suddenly appeared out of nowhere, carrying a bucket of popcorn and a few cans of soda...

113 - Friendly Calculations Between Partners