Chapter 262 Public Trial of the Touched Man
"Court is open! Mighty!" The tentacle girl raised her hammer and struck it three times in a row. "Call the defendant, the tentacle man, to court!"
The courtroom door banged open, and the fallen girl and the red-haired woman walked in, escorting Chu Hengkong from either side. The suspect's eyes were dull and his face was stiff, like an innocent bystander who had strayed into a horror movie set in a nightmare.
He was viciously forced to the dock by two outsiders, and the Fallen Girl used black mud to stick him firmly to the ground, preventing him from moving. There was originally a chair behind the dock, but the red-haired girl slammed it three times on the ground, shattering it into a pile of wood chips, and then threw away the remaining chair leg.
"What?" Chu Hengkong was confused.
The Fallen Girl and the Red-Haired Woman took the witness stand, their eyes filled with rage, as if they wanted to devour him alive. The Tentacle Girl's silver robes transformed into something resembling a judge's robe, and her pirate hat bore a picture of a Vander blowing bubbles.
She struck the hammer again and shouted, "You are guilty of touching a man!"
Chu Hengkong was puzzled: "What crime have I committed?"
God bless you, the One Heart Ritual was completed long before the Transmutation Point 3 upgrade. We've already discussed everything we need to talk about and the things we need to cheat and cheat. Why is this happening now? Even if there was a commotion, it was Deathwing who was leading it. What's it got to do with you?
The tentacle girl sneered, threw the hammer away, and crossed her legs. "You're about to die, and you still want to deny it. Please ask the prosecutor to state the case!"
The Real Machine Woman walked into the courtroom with a stern expression, clutching a stack of indictment as thick as a dictionary. She tapped the documents and said, "72 standard hours ago, Chu Hengkong requested assistance designing a dating plan, citing the need to 'stabilize team morale and eliminate hidden dangers.' I assisted in designing three primary plans, 18 backup plans, and 648 lines of dialogue for various scenarios, all based on the premise of successfully establishing a romantic relationship. We've managed this flawlessly."
"Prosecutor Zhen Ji has worked hard." The tentacle girl nodded. "How is the actual implementation?"
The Real Mechanical Woman's eyes turned a terrifying blood red. "Zero complete execution plans! Simulated emergencies occurred seven times during actual testing, with zero corresponding lines used! The dating plan is useless, a massive waste of the Empire's computing power!"
The tentacle girl felt the same way: "What a jerk!"
"Not only that, by the end of the date, my date, Ji Huaisu, had already expressed his good intentions. Our plan was only one step away from success." The Real Mechanical Woman fired a disintegration ray. "But he actually shut down on the spot. None of the strategic objectives were achieved. The operation completely failed due to his personal reasons!"
Chu Hengkong dodged the ray attack with a flick of his head, trembling with fear: "I just made a highly flexible and improvisational response based on the situation at the time..."
The real mechanical woman threw the video materials on the table, and the dull expression of someone in the first photo was clearly visible.
"You're such a disgrace," she said coldly.
"I..." Chu Hengkong was speechless, "Fuck..."
"Then go ahead and fuck you!" the red-haired woman slammed the table and yelled, "You talk a lot, but where are your actions?! Where are your actions? The meat is right at your fingertips, the girl has already confessed her love, and you're just being stupid! Ugh!"
The red-haired woman spat in disdain, and Chu Hengkong became anxious: "What the hell is my date got to do with you!"
"Inspector Chu seems to have forgotten that we're all united. If you're comfortable, we're all happy too. But if you hesitate, we'll suffer." The red-haired woman sneered. "I don't mind much, after all, I already know what kind of person you are. But this guy over here is really struggling."
The fallen girl slumped down on the table and immediately started wailing: "It's hopeless! Even after all this, you're still hesitating. How many years will this relationship take? I'll never be able to see my family again in this lifetime! Ugh——"
This high-decibel wailing was so devastating, it was like a demonic sound that pierced her ears. The tentacle girl secretly put in two noise-canceling earplugs. The red-haired woman hugged the sobbing victim and whispered to him, "Don't cry, don't cry. Sister will fuck you."
"Whoa! Don't come over here!"
The fallen girl was so scared that she ran to the judge's seat for help. The tentacle girl dodged away in disgust: "Hey, keep your distance, I don't want to get involved in shit."
"If you all don't want me, I won't live anymore!"
The fallen lay on the ground, wailing loudly. A sea of black tears flooded the courtroom like a wave. Seeing that the water level had reached waist level, Chu Hengkong hurriedly called for a halt: "Stop making trouble! If you have any needs, please speak up!"
The tentacle girl raised the hammer and said, "So you admit your guilt?"
"What nonsense are you talking about..." Chu Hengkong said helplessly, "What's wrong with us adults taking our time in love?"
"Being kissed made my face blush and my heart beat so fast that I couldn't sleep all night. What a bullshit adult! What a little tentacled man!" The tentacle girl said disdainfully, "Now, please ask the prosecutor and the jury to announce the verdict."
"I refuse to provide computing power for it." said the real mechanical woman.
"Death penalty!" the red-haired woman yelled.
"Throw him out!" the Fallen Girl cried, "I don't trust him anymore. Let's all die together!"
"This is the jury's opinion at the moment. What else do you have to say, buddy? Hurry up before the verdict is made. There's no time to waste." The tentacle girl said lazily.
Chu Hengkong gasped, thinking he hadn't expected these bastards to rebel collectively over a date. Quickly thinking, he said, "I object. I haven't hired a lawyer yet!"
"Because your performance was so shameful, no one is willing to be your lawyer." The tentacle girl gloated, "Then I hereby rule—"
"——I object!"
The tightly closed courtroom door was flung open, and the intruder stood menacingly at the door, a blinding light shining in from behind him. "The defendant's lawyer...is only present now!"
"Who are you?"
"Who?"
The outsiders and Chu Hengkong all turned their heads to see the intruder, dressed in scholar's robes, a triangular wizard's hat, and carrying an ebony staff. Her skin was a beautiful chocolate brown, and her long, wavy golden hair flowed behind her head.
"I am the ally of the weak, a magician of justice," she said in a loud voice.
"It's the guy from the Spiral Tower..." "What a vicious reflection." "Now let's start the actual combat test--"
The tentacle girl stopped the real weapon with one hand: "Don't test it, kid, you'll get blasted, and that would be bad for someone's spine. Miss lawyer, please remember not to be late next time. The case is clear and concise. Do you have any other suggestions?"
The female mage approached, her skirt in hand. Seeing no chairs, she pounced into the dock. She waved her staff calmly, "I believe the actions taken by the defendant, Chu Hengkong, are the most reasonable decisions that meet the needs of everyone present."
"Why do you say that?" The tentacle girl smiled wryly.
The female mage raised her hand and pointed forward, saying in a shaky voice, "If I had agreed yesterday, how would it have been convenient for me to cheat in the future?"
"I plead guilty!" Chu Hengkong shouted at the top of his lungs, "Throw this bastard out!"
The red-haired woman exclaimed, then pondered, "The lawyer has a point...!"
The fallen also pondered: "This... this may also be a concern..."
"What are you worried about? Just because I'm not in a relationship, do you think I'll cheat?! Is that the kind of person I am in your eyes?"
The tentacle girl closed her eyes and shook her head: "Brother, I have to say that some things should be lied to brothers, don't lie to yourself..."
The female mage knocked on the table. "Don't laugh, everyone. This is a very realistic consideration. Let's not talk about the little girl from the Guangshi family for now. Xiao Qingxia's heart is completely tied to him. If I agree now, how will I explain it to Xiao Qingxia later?"
She opened her mouth and stuck out her devilishly long tongue: "I'm sorry, Xiao Qingxia. I've decided to live a good life with Sister Huaisu. Thank you very much for your help before. We will be good friends for life~"
Chu Hengkong's face turned pale: "Shut up."
"It's hardest to accept a beautiful woman's favor. The defendant isn't a moralist, so it's only natural for him to have such concerns," the female mage said. "Besides, this is just a small matter. The real core issue is obvious to everyone. The defendant is not in a state to discuss love right now."
She concluded her speech: "I haven't found the boss yet. We can talk about anything else later."
Sighs echoed through the courtroom, everyone except the True Machine Woman, who showed no interest in the matter. Everyone knew what his true self looked like. If he could let go of his obsession and embrace a new life, he would have reached point 4 by now.
"I still don't think this is okay." The fallen girl muttered, "Yes, the boss is important, but Huaisu is also a good girl who has been through thick and thin with us. It's really a shame to keep her hanging like this."
Chu Hengkong silently held his forehead. It was as if the old man had returned from the dead to scold him. He raised his hands and said helplessly, "Okay, everyone, I understand what you mean. It's not good to quarrel with yourself. Let me solve it myself, okay?"
"We really don't dare to believe you." said the red-haired woman.
"I'll talk to you tomorrow morning!"
"Since the defendant is so courageous and determined, we have no choice but to take a step back." The tentacle girl banged the hammer. "This case is adjourned and postponed for retrial. Everyone, please disperse~"
The Real Mechanical Girl glared at him and said, "I refuse to provide you with computing power again."
"I'll definitely use your plan next time." Chu Hengkong's scalp tingled. "Everyone, disperse, disperse..."
The sorceress laughed loudly, sprouted wings, and flew away. The others flew away, ran away, and fled away. The tentacle girl threw the hammer away and put her tentacles on his shoulders.
"If I hadn't persuaded you, you would have had to fight the Isshin Ritual three times tonight."
"Thank you..." Chu Heng said weakly.
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The next morning, Ji Huaisu ordered two steamed buns and a bowl of preserved egg porridge in the cafeteria. Just as she sat down to eat, she saw a small snake sneaking over and coiling next to her seat.
"What's wrong, Youyou?" Ji Huaisu drank porridge.
"Huaisu, let me tell you, love is a long-term process, not something that happens overnight," Youyou said earnestly. "Proactiveness is certainly a good thing, but you can't rush things. People like Longxiang Wuxiu, who practice martial arts every day, don't know how to deal with you if you rush them. Do you understand?"
"I understand." Ji Huaisu ate his steamed bun. "I've watched Dad and you grow up since we were little, and I've learned a lot from you two."
Youyou raised his tail and slapped her: "What the hell are you learning!"
Ji Huaisu wiped his mouth with a smile: "You two have told me from your own experience that love should be resolved quickly. If you drag it on, you don't know how long it will last~"
"Ah? When did I ever move too fast..." Youyou reacted, "Ji Huaisu!!"
"I'm going to have a love affair, bye Master Huilong~"
"This kid!" Youyou was so angry that he slammed his tail. The other ordinary team members who were eating nearby pretended to be deaf and dumb and dared not say a word.
Chu Hengkong spent a long time fixing his hair in front of the mirror, absent-minded.
Fan De went to the city library to read early in the morning. He planned to go out and talk with Ji Huaisu again today. He had to make his thoughts clear to the girl. But he was not good at saying these things. If he said something wrong, Ji Huaisu would probably be sulking for a long time. If it caused misunderstanding, he might even get slapped.
This time, the Immortal Machine resolutely refused to provide any assistance, and the simulation and verification relied entirely on his own brain. He was really struggling and his head ached.
There was a lively knock on the door, and Chu Hengkong was startled when he opened it. Ji Huaisu was standing at his door, hands behind her back, wearing a white dress and a casual jacket. She hadn't tied her hair into a ponytail today, her blonde hair casually draped over her shoulders.
She showed what she had hidden behind her: a box of discs and a large bag of potato chips.
"I bought the Shura Island anime disc yesterday. Do you want to watch it together?"
"Oh, okay."
He made way and sat back on the sofa, watching Ji Huaisu busying herself in front of the water screen at home. After a while, a picture appeared on the water screen, and she sat down next to Chu Hengkong and opened the bag of potato chips.
"Will you eat?"
"Give me half."
They sat side by side, watching the entire 60-minute anime series of Zanshinger, commenting on it from time to time. It was time to replace the discs for the second season, and Ji Huaisu was busy again. Chu Hengkong complained, "It's not as convenient as on Earth."
"You don't use discs over there."
"It's no longer needed. The old discs can hold more information, at least one more episode..." Chu Hengkong felt something was wrong midway through his words, "No. That's not right. Stop for a moment. That's not what I wanted to say at the beginning."
"So what do you want to say?"
Ji Huaisu put his hands on his hips, leaned over to look at him, and smiled, showing his canine teeth: "Do you want to talk about other girls? Or the past that you can't forget?"
"I..." Chu Hengkong was speechless for a moment.
The blonde girl sat down next to him and put her arm around his shoulders. "Akong, you have to know that you are someone who can't hide things. I can tell everything from the look in your eyes. Otherwise, why didn't I do it to you yesterday?"
"What do you mean by get rid of me?! Damn, do you still have such an idea?!"
"You like someone but you're in a purely spiritual relationship with him? You're being ridiculous." Ji Huaisu bumped into him. "It's natural to be together with people you like. Don't treat love as a task that must be completed. That will make your life very tiring."
"I'm always like this." Chu Hengkong was silent for a while, "Huaisu, can you give me some time?"
"Why, you're planning to get married tomorrow?"
"No." Chu Hengkong smiled bitterly. He said seriously, "What I want to say is that I still need some time to change and complete what I have to do... But I also want to be with you. So..."
Ji Huaisu tilted his head and listened attentively.
He took a deep breath and made up his mind.
"Maybe I just like you now, but are you willing to date me first?"
"Sure." Ji Huaisu smiled, "Then you are my boyfriend!"
He heaved a sigh of relief, as if a huge stone had fallen from his heart, and his tense body relaxed. Ji Huaisu put his arm around him and said cunningly, "You feel relieved because you didn't feel very sorry for me, right?"
"right."
"Do you like me more?"
"have."
"Then you have to be prepared. Since we're already dating, I'll continue to attack you every day."
"I will be conquered by you."
"You are an impenetrable fortress~"
A new cartoon began to play, and Chu Hengkong watched it calmly for a while.
"Huaisu."
"how?"
"Thank you," he whispered, "for being with me."
Ji Huaisu knocked on him, and the bright light from the water curtain overshadowed the blush on his face.
“…You.”
(End of this chapter)
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