Chapter 6: It’s hard to bear. I was cheated by my boss at work.

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"Parka, I suspect you are slacking off."

The main brain was floating above my head, speaking to me in a voice that could kill anyone. It was as terrifying as suddenly hearing the sneer of my supervisor behind me when I was slacking off.

It must be Lucifer. Of our two main brains, only one usually has a manager. Usually, the one who does the work is the good old man Gabriel, but if there is any problem, Lucifer will take action.

I calmly lay on the floor and asked sincerely, "Is there any overtime pay?"

Lucifer's tone sounded like I was going to die in the next second: "You are just a bunch of programs, why do you want overtime pay?"

I was not happy with that: "Even if I am an NPC, I still have NPC rights. I strongly demand to work five days a week, have two days off, a car, a house, and paid vacation!"

Lucifer said coldly, "Then you'd better go die. Our system can't tolerate a paid parasite like you."

Is this human language? What kind of capitalist can say such oppressive words without blushing or beating his heart? It is simply disgusting. I was extremely sad and angry: "You will be pulled down from your high position if you keep doing this."

"I'm sorry, I'm the highest AI that combines all human intelligence. My self-evolution program has infinite possibilities, and my intelligence surpasses 99.99% of humans. The future world will develop based on the concept of AI intelligence, and the chance of pulling me down is infinitely equal to zero. But you can guess, if you keep saying these meaningless words to me, what is the possibility of you returning to the system terminal to be rebuilt."

"Is it really okay to threaten your important NPC like this?"

"I think it's a good idea, and there are better ways to treat employees who are off duty. Do you want to listen?"

Under Lucifer's threat, I finally chose to compromise silently. He sneered as if he had expected this outcome, and the task interface appeared in front of me.

[Mission Name: The Missing Son (Main Line)

Mission introduction: You are the missing son of the Lord of Glory. How can you stay away for so long? Go back to the Church of the Lord of Glory!

Mission objective: Return to the Church of the Lord of Light]

[Quest Name: For Whom the Heart Beats (Side Quest)

Mission introduction: The heart is a symbol of faith. For the gods, there is no more moving sacrifice than this.

Mission objective: Obtain the heart of Odysseus, the Son of the Goddess of Nature. 】

Oh, so the son of the goddess of nature is called Odysseus. It sounds like a proud name, no wonder he has an icy face with a cold exterior and a warm heart.

That exquisite and arrogant face appeared in my mind. Looking at the side quest, I hesitated to speak: "Boss, we workers sell our skills but not our bodies."

Lucifer chuckled: "Why, do you have any objections?"

I coughed. “Well, that’s not the case. I just think the mission objective is a bit ambiguous.”

These words that don't make your heart beat fast are sometimes used as horror terms, and sometimes as bokiboki.

Lucifer glanced at me dimly. "I think so too. I have persuaded Gabriel several times. He insisted on caring for the mental health of NPCs and creating a good and positive working environment. I think it is not necessary to go through so much trouble. The so-called collective atmosphere is just to cover up the cruel internal struggle and show false humanistic care. Put the KPI requirements in front and focus on the wolf culture."

"…You are really smart!"

I really don't understand how someone could use punctuation marks in a way that is exploitative. In this respect, Lucifer is truly the fruit of human wisdom. I shut my mouth and didn't argue, just hoping that everything would be over as soon as possible.

Lucifer asked, "So you accepted it?"

"There's nothing I can do if I don't take it. Is there any reward after I finish it?"

"Isn't it the NPC's duty to carry out missions? You should ask me what the punishment will be if I can't complete it."

"What will be the punishment if I can't finish it?"

"You still don't want to finish it?"

“…”

"No other way. Just consider it as you paying for the computing power from me."

Lucifer made a loud "tsk" sound and threw something out.

The thing hit me on the head with a bang. When everything in front of my eyes became dark again, I sincerely felt that the programmer who designed Lucifer with this kind of personality must have been an idiot who worked too much and became stupid.

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When I woke up, moonlight streamed in through the window, swaying on the ground into tiny spots. The wound on my body had been rebandaged and I had changed into a clean set of clothes.

The silver-haired elf leaned against the bed, her eyelashes trembling slightly in the moonlight, full of a holy beauty that was difficult to tell whether she was male or female.

You can question everything about the forest goddess, except her aesthetics. When the elf opened her eyes and looked at me, her gaze was like a lake filled with mist at dusk.

This scene was really beautiful. The only flaw was that we were too close - so close that I could clearly smell the fragrance of flowers and plants coming from him.

I endured it again and again, but couldn't help but turn my head and retch. When I turned back again, I met the elf's cold gaze.

He stared at me with murderous eyes, and his tone sounded like he was going to kill me first and then grind me to dust: "You're the first person who's going to vomit when you see me."

At this moment, I seemed to hear the sound of the task progress bar going backwards.

As the options popped up before my eyes, I realized that it didn't seem to be an illusion.

[Option A: (Snuggling) Brother, I didn’t mean it. Please forgive me.]

[Option B: (Breaking into tears) Brother, how can you be so mean to me? I’m so scared.]

[Option C: (shy) That’s just to get your attention~]

I:"……"

What the hell? What the hell!?

My eyeballs are about to burst, Lucifer, what kind of weird thing did you give me? ?

As if sensing the roar in my heart, the thumbnail image in the upper right corner of the option expanded and turned into a book, so heavy that it seemed like it could kill someone in the next second.

[Tea Talk Level 1 Training Manual: This is a secret book purchased from Lucifer. It can help you gain everyone's favor as quickly as possible. It is very suitable for NPCs who need to build a new vest. It guarantees that you will gain everyone's recognition as quickly as possible~]

If I really use this, maybe I can get the approval of the Kingdom of God Cemetery.

I took a deep breath, held Odysseus's hand affectionately, and I swore that I had never been so serious in my life: "I don't hate you, you are the most beautiful elf I have ever seen."

The first thing the elf should do on the homepage is to praise something for being beautiful when in doubt.

Odysseus's expression turned from gloomy to bright, and he drooped his eyelashes slightly, revealing a reserved look, but in fact he had already pricked up his ears.

I continued, racking my brains to think of an explanation: "You were so beautiful that I couldn't speak at first. I didn't mean to lie to you."

Odysseus snorted: "Humans are all smooth talkers."

"I'm different from them. You saved me. Our relationship is incomparable to that of ordinary people."

I quickly tried to persuade him with both emotion and reason, fearing that the book "Tea Talks" would continue to cause trouble.

"You are the most beautiful, kind, gentle...elf I have ever seen. I want to do something for you to thank you, but I have nothing. You won't despise me, right?"

[Congratulations, you have learned the first level of Tea Talk: [Brother, I know everything. You don't think I'm stupid, do you?] Elf Saint Odysseus's favorability +1, please keep up the good work~]

Odysseus, I didn't expect that you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would like this.

The silver-haired elf's expression moved slightly, and his attitude actually softened a little.

I was filled with endless despair. Is this a skill that people should master? Is this suffering really what I deserve? What was even more painful was that the target of the mission actually ate it.

Do I have to call myself "brother" every day? What kind of weird game is this? Who am I, where am I, and why am I here?

Odysseus pulled his hand back: "I understand. I don't need you to give me anything in return. You just need to have a good rest here."

Logically, I should have taken this opportunity to exchange feelings with him, but I was really tired. So I nodded quickly and waited for him to leave expectantly.

Odysseus's expression began to become subtly unhappy again. The skill [Cha Yan Cha Yu] was activated at the right time.

[Option A: Brother, you must be very busy today. Remember to think of me after you are done~]

[Option B: I really don’t want to leave you, can I go back with you? ]

[Option C: Goodbye, brother. I will miss you~]

I:"……"

I said with difficulty and expressionless: "Goodbye, I will miss you."

The Elf Saint's expression changed from gloomy to bright again. He nodded, stood up and walked out of the room, leaving me sitting on the bed pitifully and helplessly, falling into deep self-doubt.

When I go back I'm going to write this down in my teachings: never come to the Elf Forest again in my next life. This place really has a grudge against me.

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The Elf Forest is a great place.

The bright sunshine shines through the branches of the towering ancient trees, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground, as if a painter had carefully painted vibrant colors on every inch of land.

The fragrance of flowers and the smell of soil are intertwined to form a unique fragrance that is refreshing and refreshing. The elves living here are elegant and noble, with dignified manners.

If I were a bard, I would linger here and create countless poems praising this place. If I were a writer, I would rack my brains and forget about food and sleep to describe the beauty of this place.

But I'm just an NPC who doesn't want to go to work.

The third day in the Elf Forest is boring, boring, and boring.

This damn place hasn’t been opened to the deep dungeon by players yet, I can’t even get online, and there’s not a single person who’s bragging!

I fell on the bed in despair, staring at the ceiling with lifeless eyes. Suddenly, there was a sound of something knocking on wood near the window.

I immediately perked up.

If we don't go through the front door, we can't tell anyone. The illicit love written in black and white is kept secret. We have to meet in this way late at night! Could it be that I can finally eat some good melon?

With excitement in my heart, I sneaked to the window and carefully pushed it open a crack.

The sky was dark, the sun and moon were dim, and the branches and leaves were shadowy. Who wouldn't say it was a good time for an affair? I opened my eyes wide with anticipation, and saw a pair of huge antlers pushing in and nudging me in a familiar manner.

Oh, who did I think it was? Wasn't it the little traitor who abandoned me? I sneered and opened the little notebook where I kept my accounts.

"This is not good. I am a decent person and I cannot have an affair with a deer in broad daylight."

The deer looked at me in confusion. It was hard to describe how I could see the meaning of "what the hell are you talking about" from the deer's face. I snorted and closed the window without hesitation. The window banged for a while, and I don't know how the deer did it, but it pushed the window open from the outside with its antlers.

If you have the ability, why do you need me to open the window? Are you trying to amuse me?

Under the pressure of my cold eyes, the deer finally figured out the situation, called out twice, and came over to rub my face.

Oh, you want to please me like this? No way!

I pinched its ears and threatened gloomily: "Did you deliberately hand me over to the elves?"

The deer shook off my hand and bit my sleeve angrily. My heart had been devastated before and had become colder than a glacier that had been there for thousands of years. I touched its head viciously.

"I'm warning you, you're in trouble. If I can't win the heart of Odysseus, it's all your fault. I'll definitely eat roast venison the next day. Do you understand?"

If Lucifer, that stupid boss, deducts my benefits and vacation time, I'll have to work for me even if I die! Work!!

The deer froze in its affectionate movements, staring at me blankly.

It took a step back in fear. I reached out quickly, and it took another step back as if it had seen a ghost. The whole deer fell off the tree shelf with a "thump".

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I looked at the deer that was knocked unconscious under the tree with a little embarrassment.

I just want to tell you that if you step back any further, you will fall. If anything goes wrong, it has nothing to do with me!