Ark Chess Player.

This is a secluded room.

Perhaps because he had spent a long time lying in a stone coffin, Lin Lu didn't dislike this dark and quiet environment; in fact... he felt somewhat at ease. If Ghost Shark didn't mind, he would even like to share a bed with him.

Because the woman sitting on the still-unfinished bed was incredibly beautiful.

Her long, greyish-white hair cascaded freely down her back, and her blood-red eyes shone brightly even in the dim light of the room. The uniquely designed nun's habit failed to serve its intended purpose; instead, it accentuated her curvaceous figure to the fullest. A long, gold pendant chain adorned her ample bosom, and her alluring thighs were exposed beneath the openwork skirt. Her long, slender legs, encased in black stockings, were slightly raised, her feet, clad only in thin stockings, pointing directly at Lin Lu.

Divinity and allure are intertwined, giving her a unique, bewitching beauty.

Like an apple exuding a sweet aroma, even if you are repeatedly warned not to pick it, you still can't resist its temptation. Ordinary people simply cannot take their eyes off her, and those with weak wills may not even be able to keep their breathing steady in her presence, wavering between piety and depravity.

Lin Lu maintained his smile, but a sense of vigilance quietly rose in his heart.

Even when he was still at the door of the ward, he sensed a strange yet familiar presence inside.

It was a very weak idea, barely a wisp of light, seemingly on the verge of extinction, yet it exuded a strong sense of danger.

Most importantly... Lin Lu's data-driven spiritual domain failed to read any data from the Ghost Shark.

The last time this happened was with Talulah.

"You look pretty good. Indeed, girls who smile a lot are usually lucky."

Lin Lu glanced at her, then slowly spoke, trying to use conversation to ascertain her situation.

A person's mental state may be concealed by their appearance and expression, but their speech cannot be perfectly polished. After all, if the words of someone with a mental disorder could still be logical and rational, then who would be normal?

Unless the whole world is wrong and the right one is a madman.

"Ha ha……"

Ghost Shark gazed at Lin Lu, his bright eyes slightly narrowed.

She smiled, a smile that was incredibly charming, possessing both the innocence of a young girl and the lingering grace of a mature woman.

"Thanks to you, I feel very satisfied now."

Ghost Shark's voice was incredibly soft, like cotton candy—light, airy, and sweet. It was impossible to imagine that the previous unrestrained, arrogant laughter had come from her swan-like, white neck. Her gaze remained fixed on Lin Lu's chest, her smile growing even more radiant.

"I haven't done anything yet."

Lin Lu wanted to adjust his belt and speak confidently, but he found nothing and could only awkwardly adjust his belt to hide his embarrassment.

There was nothing he could do; he wasn't wearing pants, just a loose hospital gown.

"Is that so?"

Ghost Shark tilted its head slightly and patted the clean bed.

“You can come over and do something now…” she said, with a faint smile on her face.

"Okay."

Lin Lu responded with a fake smile.

He had to admit that a slight ripple did stir in his heart, but he quickly suppressed it.

Lin could honestly admit, with a straight face, that he was a lecherous man, that he simply lusted after women. But even in the most unbearable circumstances, he could maintain his integrity and persevere on his path. He would never prey on minors, never prey on married women, and never prey on insane women.

The more beautifully Ghost Shark smiled, the more wary Lin Lu became.

A woman once earnestly advised her son that the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie.

...Although her son was eventually completely manipulated by the two beautiful women.

Lin Lu quietly compressed his spiritual domain to the size of this private hospital room, thereby reducing the amount of information that needed filtering, improving accuracy, and reducing his mental burden. Without the Ark Driver, his combat power would still be somewhat limited, and he was unwilling to activate Ibitas's Star Ring unless absolutely necessary.

He did not trust Ibitas.

You could even say he didn't trust the anemone.

Beneath layers of disguise, Lin Lu's true feelings are that he only trusts two people.

Amiya and the Kingslayer.

Lin Lu's body seemed to be programmed with a line of code; even if he were to fire a gun at them, the bullets would absolutely, unconditionally, and inevitably avoid them. Even if he tried to harm them with a weapon, the blade would slash elsewhere against his will, but would never cut a single strand of their hair.

Even Kal'tsit isn't in this category.

Even though Lin Lu felt a strong liking for Kal'tsit after waking up, he still held back and was unable to fully entrust himself to her.

Lin Lu sat casually on the bed, very close to Ghost Shark, almost within reach, and could even feel its body temperature.

Before Lin Lu could even speak, he seemed to sense something, his body became heavy, as if an invisible hand was pressing on his shoulders, pushing and kneading him until he fell onto the bed.

Lin Lu's gaze shifted to the ceiling as his body swayed unnaturally, and incredibly, he saw stars.

The false stars were reflected on the ceiling, the dim, obscure starry sky filling my vision, visible only when lying in bed like this. This was clearly not a good thing; this eerie arrangement was like an altar, exuding an extremely cold and sinister aura, giving the impression that the person lying on it was a sacrifice.

...It seems he really was a sacrifice?

Lin Lu suddenly realized something was wrong; he couldn't move his limbs and was being suppressed by an invisible force.

Now that things have come to this, what power can suppress him?

Well, there is only one answer.

Ibitas, your relatives are visiting!

Chapter 75 Amiya, I remember now!

"So impatient?"

Ghost Shark smiled slightly, a charming smile that could stir the heart of every man in the world.

Judging from her smile, even if they're not a long-married couple, they're at least live-in girlfriends.

Ghost Shark pulled her legs back onto the bed in an extremely alluring manner, swaying her head slightly, her soft, gray-white hair flowing like a waterfall.

The girl slowly approached him, her graceful figure swaying, and Lin Lu could vaguely smell a fragrance.

Wuhu! take off!

Lin Lu was initially happy to be able to feast his eyes on the SVIP seats, but then he was frightened by a remark from Ghost Shark.

"You have a particularly pleasant scent."

Ghost Shark licked her lips, raised her hand slightly, and gently stroked Lin Lu's cheek with her long, slender, and fair fingers.

Lin Lu's face stiffened.

He hadn't forgotten how happily a big cat and a rabbit had gnawed on his hands and head this morning.

At the time, he even joked that maybe he was the best dessert for them.

"She's going to eat people!"

Lin Lu cried out in his heart, his initial lust vanishing under the weight of his survival instinct. He glanced at the ceiling, carefully observing this illusory starry sky. The best way to escape his predicament was to start from this point. As long as he could move, with those hands that could make women obey... Ugh, how could you put it so harshly?

As long as he can move, he can awaken the conscience in the ghost shark's heart with love and peace!

I can just give you something else to eat!

Do you want some Want Want Shaved Ice?

Long, gray-white hair fell onto Lin Lu's face, and the Ghost Shark's eyes obscured his vision, preventing him from continuing to analyze the illusory starry sky.

Ghost Shark closed his eyes and lowered his head, almost kissing his cheek.

Unfortunately, the suggestive plot of the short film did not materialize.

Their foreheads were almost touching. Ghost Shark took a deep breath, like someone trying to quit smoking taking one last drag, feeling lightheaded and slightly tipsy.

"Heh, heh heh... hehehe..."

She let out a chilling laugh, her slender, jade-like fingers moving downwards, tracing a path from Lin Lu's cheek to his neck, finally touching his throat. A substance far deeper than the surrounding darkness seeped from her nun's habit, clinging to the spot where Lin Lu had spoken, like a layer of black tape.

"What exactly are you?" Ghost Shark asked, his tone somewhat languid.

"I……"

Lin Lu's voice changed slightly, and then he said involuntarily, "I was originally an upright and good young man who was luring ignorant elites to a paradise in Afghanistan, a good leader of the Army Without Borders, and a caring big brother in the mercenary world. Until one day, in order to save countless lost ship girls, I decided to become an admiral."

"On my way to the harbor, I got caught up in the conflict between Griffin Dolls and Ironblood Works and was forced to become a temporary commander. While fighting those crazy women, I realized that humanity has its limits, so I decided to give up being human! I started learning Onmyodo and became an Onmyoji who was keen on playing cards. However, my abuse of magic eventually led to my fellow Daoists, who couldn't stand losing, reporting me relentlessly, causing the world line to collapse and freeze in the eternal Seven-Day Capital."

"In order to save humanity from collapse, I accepted the invitation of a perverted eggplant who was even more lewd than me and became a Master. When I ate Barbatos raw and tore Goetia apart, thinking that everything had settled down, all I wanted to do was go back to my paradise and continue my work as a human trafficker. This world is too chaotic, the city is too murky, and the country roads are slippery."

"I disguised myself as a cleaner and boarded the Hyperion. Later, a white-haired bastard kicked me off the Hyperion floating warship, and I hit my head. Kal'tsit picked me up and made me the doctor of the Tower of Babel."

"Holy crap, I had such a rich life experience!"

Lin Lu's eyes widened suddenly. He hadn't used his brain at all; it was just his mouth talking to itself.

"I was even a princess knight, known as the number one 'cheapest' on the Astraea continent, wielding a buff that caused my stats to skyrocket." Lin Lu's mouth was still babbling incessantly. "Damn! I used to have a mom who was in fifth grade! Wait, where's my mom?! My mom's gone!?"

Ghost Shark said in bewilderment, "Your mother..."

Why are you swearing at me?!

"Eh eh eh?!"

Ghost Shark slowly opened her eyes wide, clearly stunned by the sheer amount of information in Lin Lu's words.

She glanced down at the dark substance in her hand, then at Lin Lu.

The two looked at each other.

Ghost Shark silently smeared a smear on Lin Lu's neck, the viscous black liquid quietly seeping into her nun's clothes, and she abandoned the idea.

"Doctor, you are indeed quite cautious... It may be more difficult to hear a truth from you than to pluck a star from the sky."

Ghost Shark pouted slightly, displaying a coquettish tone, but showed no sign of anger or displeasure.

It was as if she knew from the beginning that it was impossible to see the real Lin Lu through such tricks.

"Your place is empty, there's nothing there."

Ghost Shark pointed to Lin Lu's heart, her smile still as sweet as ever, yet every word she spoke was so heart-wrenching.

"What exactly is your true self?"

"How long are you going to keep up this fake expression?"

"You're just pretending to be the person everyone wants to see. Is this still the real you?"

It was as if she was peeling away layers of defenses, and Ghost Shark's words echoed in Lin Lu's ears, creating a reverberation effect.

Lin Lu's expression remained completely unchanged, even though her words had indeed planted a seed in his heart.

"Hehe, why are you avoiding my gaze? It's useless to do so... I know everything you want." Ghost Shark smiled, cupping Lin Lu's cheeks. His cobalt blue eyes met his crimson eyes, each reflecting something different and indescribable.

"Doctor... what kind of power is behind you... that makes me so overjoyed..."

Ghost Shark slowly pressed her voluptuous body against Lin Lu, her perfect long legs that Lin Lu couldn't take his eyes off straddling his waist.

"Let's do something interesting, Doctor."

Ghost Shark smiled seductively, her hands brazenly stroking Lin Lu's body.

From rubbing his fingers together to tracing a line up Lin Lu's arm, even though Lin Lu's expression was as hard as steel and as cold as ice, his body still reacted honestly. His blood was rushing, his earlobes were turning red, and a certain part of him was stirring... Yes, his fist was throbbing; this was his last struggle.

The enchanting atmosphere filled the quiet room with a strange smell, and Ghost Shark placed his hand on Lin Lu's chest.

—It has a very soft texture.

As a man, Lin Lu's chest shouldn't have this kind of texture.

"What's this?!"

Ghost Shark was somewhat panicked; she found that she couldn't free her hands from above.

The silvery-white light shone directly through the light green hospital gown, casting a slightly greenish hue on her face.

The false stars arranged on the ceiling immediately collapsed upon sensing the presence of the true God, just as a delinquent high school student encountered a real criminal force and cried out for help on the spot.

Having regained control of his body, Lin Lu decisively grabbed Ghost Shark's wrist, and with a somersault, used his powerful waist strength to turn Ghost Shark from a riding position to a submissive position.

A turn of attack.

Chapter 76 Speak with a clear conscience

“Ha…hahaha…”

Heavy breathing echoed in the ward.