Chapter 31 Mr. Rabbit, Arip Sansette.
Standing at the church entrance, East saw only chaos. The previous liveliness was gone. Even though the tremor came and went quickly, people living in this era had their own unique methods of foreseeing danger. How could they not care about or pay attention to abnormal phenomena? Chaos easily breeds more chaos.
[Ding! All little fire warriors, an emergency mission has been triggered—]
Task 1: Try to appease the public and quell the chaos; indigenous people will provide assistance.
Task 2: Slay the invading monsters.
Each Fireman Warrior can accept one quest or two. Quest rewards are calculated based on the warrior's completion of the quests, with no upper limit on the amount of experience points gained.
[Ding! During emergency missions, the real-time minimap trial version is available 24/7.]
Ding! From now on, there will be no restrictions on online time; in addition to the fixed online location, Little Fireman Warriors can also choose to go online at the location of the lower limit; while online, there are no restrictions on teleporting to the fixed online point, but teleporting to the non-fixed online point is limited to three times per day (such as the location marked by the team leader in a team).
Fellow little fire warriors, fight for our King! We also look forward to the arrival of more of your companions.
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The ending of this mission notification is different, as players have noticed. From the initial ten or a hundred people to the current thousand, players have a general idea that the public beta is coming soon.
Look at Ist in front of you, his crown is dazzling, and his white hair makes his radiance seem warm and gentle. He is indeed almost there.
A squad of guards ran up from the end of the street. The leader was tall and strong, with a high nose, deep-set eyes, brown hair and brown eyes. He had a rigid and serious demeanor, and also exuded a sharp aura, making him stand out from the crowd.
"Good day, Your Majesty!" Tate Ross said, patting his chest and bowing his head.
East patted the little fireman's little chicks. "Take them to quell the chaos. Just show them once, and they'll know what to do. They're all very smart."
Yun Mu, who was being patted on the head by Esther, looked up at Esther and asked with a puzzled expression, "King?"
“I can’t go,” East’s smile betrayed a hint of bitterness, “but don’t worry about me.” This was a change that occurred after the coronation ceremony; standing on the land he owned, generally speaking, no attack could reach him.
It's a very buggy ability, so buggy that it clearly foreshadows huge trouble, the kind of trouble that's incredibly huge.
However, this wasn't something East could simply refuse. He only had a guess about how it came about, let alone any way to refuse.
“It’s better for me to quell the chaos as soon as possible,” East lifted his cloak, half-squatting down to be at eye level with the little firemen. “Now, all I can rely on are you.” He lowered his brows, the mockery on his face visible only to the little firemen opposite him. “There’s a court banquet later.”
Yunmu straightened the crown on Ister's head. "Your Majesty, don't bow your head, or the crown will fall off!"
It was supposed to be a joke, but Esther's heart skipped a beat. "Yes."
"King, can you really take care of yourself?" Roasted sweet potato was less worried. He had no requirements for his own level. He would continue to play this game, and his main goal was to become Ist.
East stood up. "Those who want to stay can stay, but not too many. The rest can do whatever they want." It's just a game; the most important thing is to have fun. He turned to Tate and said, "Thank you."
“It’s what I should do,” Tate said, his head bowed.
Players who wanted to do quests did so, while those who wanted to explore on their own set off. There weren't many who wanted to follow Ist back to the palace, but there were still about fifty or sixty of them. Some wanted to go to the palace to see the scenery, while others wanted to stay with Ist.
Back at the palace, with an hour or two to go before the banquet, Ister wondered if he should change his clothes.
Upon learning of Esther's idea, the maid and the player stepped forward to advise, "Your Majesty, you should wear formal attire to the banquet, and it would be best not to change." It was the maid Amina.
"It looks good on you, don't change it." That's what the player said.
Although reluctant, Ist complied with the players' wishes, thankfully only for this one day.
As the banquet drew to a close, Easter reappeared, this time carrying a snow-white, lop-eared rabbit with striking sapphire blue eyes.
"This is...?" Ru Bu Kao Di Gua wondered. Where did the king find a rabbit in such a short time? Could there be something special about this rabbit?
East rubbed the rabbit's ears in her arms. They were fluffy, soft, and smooth as silk, with a wonderful feel. She couldn't hide the smile in her eyes, and her previous worries dissipated a little because of it. "I found it in the palace. Isn't it cute?" she said childishly, showing off.
"Cute." He looked at the king, then at the rabbit, and wondered why he felt a strange sense of familiarity. Ah, that's why!
Easter carried the rabbit into the banquet. This rabbit was a mimicry of the system. He didn't expect that just one coronation would not only give him an incredible bug ability, but also this unexpected surprise.
After Easter entered the banquet hall, the nobles surrounded him. In the past, they might have ignored Easter, but things were different now. Their eyes swept over the little fireman who was curiously looking around.
Easter stroked the system rabbit's fur, politely declining the invitation to drink. Drinking would lead to trouble, and besides, it wasn't even a very good drink. If he really wanted to drink, he would rather go back and drink the drinks that the players had prepared for him, which he could drink with peace of mind and that tasted excellent.
Despite his elaborate and cumbersome robes, East navigated the banquet with impeccable manners, though only he knew how exhausted he truly was. Having been just an ordinary person before, he had never experienced such social interaction. If it weren't for the system's real-time reminders, he thought he might have messed things up.
The importance of social interaction goes without saying. First and foremost, it's about exchanging information. Secondly, it's about buying and selling goods, all of which are discussed at banquets.
The conversation came to a temporary end, and Easter rubbed the System Rabbit's furry ears, feeling a little more relaxed.
Just then, a man was respectfully led in by a servant, and everyone was drawn to the man who entered the room.
East was no exception. Before he could even see the man's face clearly, his heart skipped a beat. Through the dazzling lights and the crowd, he still noticed first the long, curly hair that looked like the melting gold of the setting sun. It was beautiful and shone brilliantly under the lights, as if the last rays of the setting sun had fallen on his hair.
Easter belatedly looked at the man's face. He was extremely handsome, with a touch of roguish elegance. He had honey-colored skin, sharp and angular features, and eyes that were as serene and mysterious as the blues of sunset. They were unique and deep, and combined with his unrestrained arrogance, they made him seem like someone who could only be admired from afar and never approached.
The gorgeous and luxurious combination of gold and red, adorned with various accessories, exudes a noble aura. His perfectly proportioned body is clearly visible, showcasing the curves of his muscles in a smooth and graceful manner, like a work of art.
His outstanding flamboyance and charisma make anyone else pale in comparison.
All the whispers and conversations ceased with the arrival of this man. Everyone's eyes were filled with doubt and confusion. Why would such an important person come to their lowly gathering? Strange but not too presumptuous gazes followed the man's steps.
East stood there dumbfounded, unsure of what to do or say. Although he had never seen the face, it was undoubtedly the man from that day, and his absurd, unfounded guess seemed to have come true.
During the time East's brain was blank, the man approached and gave an elegant aristocratic bow. "Aripole Sansette, first in line to the Duke of Sansette, sends you his sincerest blessings." He acted formally and businesslike, as if the two were complete strangers.
As Easter snapped out of his reverie and was pondering what to say in response, Aribo suddenly leaned closer and whispered, "What a coincidence, Mr. Rabbit."
Aripelago's sudden closeness and subsequent retreat left East, whose mind had just cleared, confused once more.
Arip watched with great interest. To be honest, he hadn't expected things to turn out this way. It really was Mr. Rabbit!
Easter felt the System Rabbit jump in his hand and replied, "Your arrival is a great honor. The banquet hall shines even brighter because of your presence." After saying this, he bent down and put down the System Rabbit in his hand, picked up a glass of wine from the waiter's tray, gestured slightly, took a small sip of the wine, as if he had not heard what Arip said next.
Arribel raised an eyebrow and picked up another glass of wine. Was Mr. Rabbit angry? How cute.
After calming himself down in silence, East asked, "I wonder what brings Lord Sansette here?" He was perhaps more relieved that the live broadcast had already ended, otherwise, Arip's appearance would have caused quite a stir.
Aripor hadn't expected Mr. Rabbit to ask so bluntly, "Just came to see." Without any pretense, he revealed his true thoughts. He shouldn't have been the one to come, but he thought of Mr. Rabbit and, out of curiosity, decided to come and see.
East nodded. “If you need anything, please let the servants know. I’m not a good drinker, so please excuse me.” He put the wine glass back on the tray, bent down to pick up the system rabbit, and turned to leave. It was a very impolite thing to do, but it was not a suitable place for conversation in public.
Arip chuckled to himself, "Mr. Rabbit can't even come up with a decent excuse."
People watched as the two exchanged only a few words before the main characters of the banquet left. Soon after, another host came out to help entertain the guests and said a few polite words.
Arriber followed him out. His status was arguably the highest in the room, and people who didn't even dare to approach him for a conversation dared not ask him why he was leaving.
East returned to her room and changed out of her cumbersome clothes into a simple outfit without any embellishments. The outfit was a soft, warm white, silk shirt with fishtail sleeves (pleated bell sleeves) and ordinary loose-fitting trousers.
East, wearing wooden clogs, opened the door to the terrace. A handsome man was sitting on the stone railing, one leg bent and the other touching the ground. His brightly colored hair was loose, and the moonlight from the sky shone on him, making no attempt to conceal his favoritism towards him.
“A cultured nobleman should not climb onto the balcony without the host’s permission,” East said to the uninvited guest.
Arip jumped down from the railing and winked at Easter. "Mr. Rabbit, are you angry?"
East's feelings were mixed. "Let's talk," he said, turning and going into the room.
Arip hesitated for a moment before taking a step, thinking that Mr. Rabbit should not be a frivolous person, before following him in. The room was simply decorated, not at all like the residence of an aristocrat. Opening another door in the room, one entered a small reception room.
"Wine or coffee?" East asked.
"Wine." The tranquil blue sky rippled, indicating that this person was a wine enthusiast.
Easter poured himself a glass of wine, which the players had prepared for him, and they all sat down on the small sofa and drank in silence.
Arriber took a sip of the wine in his glass. It was fruity and slightly sweet, with a very light flavor and a smooth texture. He squinted his eyes and noticed the unique taste.
After downing a glass of wine, Easter took out a piece of silk, adorned with pearls and gems, luxurious and magnificent.
Arribel paused, put down his glass, and said, "I'm sorry." Arribel was clearly someone who rarely bowed his head or apologized, making his apology sound very unskilled.
East waved, and the System Rabbit jumped onto his lap. He stroked the System Rabbit's soft, smooth fur. Two or three months had passed since that day, and he thought his memory would be hazy, but when he saw Arip, he found that his memory was so clear.
“You’re not the one who should apologize,” East shook his head. “I didn’t see your face clearly at the time, so naturally I couldn’t know your name. It was only later that someone told me that I had the Crimson Sun Aura carried in my Sansette bloodline that I realized you were a member of the Sansette family.”
“I…” East paused before continuing, “I did think about going to find you later, after all, whether you took it to heart or not is your business, I do bear some responsibility.”
Arip couldn't help but show a surprised expression. He had thought that Mr. Rabbit was too out of place among the nobility, and that his character was too high.
East tugged at the system rabbit's drooping ears. "I couldn't go, partly because of the journey, but mainly because I had too much trouble. Rather than causing you trouble and annoyance, it's better to pretend nothing happened. The only thing I didn't expect was..." Before he could finish, both of them understood.
Areper recalled the information he had seen before arriving. Just the fact that Felix's bloodline had awakened a special talent (not in magical elements, but with the talent of a summoner, and the little things he summoned were all elemental creatures) had already attracted the attention of countless gods, not to mention others.
Aripelago closed the distance between himself and Easter, asking with a puzzled look, "Mr. Rabbit, to be precise, I forced you that day. Could it be that just because of the position, you would act like that?"
East pursed her lips. "I was taught that I can only do intimate things with my partner." Therefore, the person with whom you do intimate things should be your partner, and you should take responsibility for it.
Even before that, he didn't know whether he liked men or women, and after that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, his partner position would only be reserved for the person from that day.
"So you mean that no matter who that person was that day, and regardless of their appearance, family background, or character, as long as they had slept with you, you would treat them the same way?"
East could hear the anger in Areper's tone. He wasn't stupid, and said slowly, "That's a meaningless assumption. It's something that never happened. If we're really going to make that assumption, maybe it will. I don't care about looks or family background. If his character has serious problems, I won't get too involved with him."
Arip grinned, his loose hair slipping from his shoulders, his tall figure looming over East. "Mr. Rabbit, would you like to do something fun with me?" He seemed to be glowing.
East brushed the hair that had fallen onto the system rabbit, "Want me to be your lover?" Considering their status, there was absolutely nothing wrong with that statement.
Arribel's hand caressed Easter's neck, the honey color contrasting with the jade white.
Arip leaned against Easter, "I'll be your lover, okay?"
East froze, suspecting that the person in front of him had changed his personality; he was quite different from the rumored Areper Sansette.
East loosened his grip, letting the system rabbit run away to prevent him from being crushed. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "What do you want to know? I'll tell you everything I can."
Arip tightened his grip, gritting his teeth as he said, "What do you take me for? Do I need to resort to such despicable means to know or get what I want?"
"I have nothing to give you except trouble and annoyance. You don't need to get involved."
“Stop talking nonsense,” Arip said. “I’m willing.” The two bodies pressed tightly together.
To be honest, East didn't expect things to develop this way. He just wanted to explain the situation to people so they could go back to being strangers who had never been apart. Who would have thought that this tangled mess would get tighter and tighter, more and more chaotic?
Areper pressed down on East and kissed him, their lips and tongues intertwined and saliva exchanged. He had never understood why nobles were so keen on this before, but now he seemed to understand a little.
This was the first time Easter had ever kissed anyone, and it was with a man she barely knew.
A sharp pain shot through East's mouth, and he snapped back to face the person, Aribo's blue eyes filled with displeasure.
“Mr. Rabbit, can you be serious?” Aripelone rubbed Easter’s lips. “Your performance is making me wonder if my charm has failed me.”
Easter hugged Arip back, "No, you're a very handsome and charming man, it's just a little too fast." The foundation of such a relationship is too weak, and it could collapse at any time.
Areber asked in surprise, "So fast? Mr. Rabbit, I'm very curious about what kind of education you received that makes you so shy and timid."
East thought of the character of the nobles in this world, who would casually take anyone they liked to bed. If Arip and he were among them, it probably wouldn't be considered fast.
"Should we cultivate a relationship first?" Although Arip didn't understand, he still asked politely.
Easter breathed a sigh of relief. "Is it okay?" The question seemed abrupt and unrelated.
“Of course.” Arip picked up Mr. Rabbit and turned back to the room. Last time was an accident. In his opinion, Mr. Rabbit should be more comfortable doing it in bed.
For a moment, East panicked, but as he felt the broad, strong arms, his rapidly beating heart gradually calmed down.
Easter lay back on the soft bed, a gentle smile playing on her lips. She gathered Arip's beautiful hair and looked up at him. Even from this angle, he was still incredibly handsome.
Arip leaned down and rubbed his lips against Mr. Rabbit's lips, the rabbit's infatuated gaze was delightful.
Easter stroked Arip's cheek, closed his eyes, and pressed his lips against Arip's. He wasn't some abstinent and unromantic monk.
The clothes were taken off, and the accessories were scattered all over the floor.
Aribaldi's honey-colored skin glistened with sweat, giving it a beautiful glaze. When Easter touched it, it was as smooth as syrup, and after kissing and licking it, he could almost taste the sweetness.
This time, both of them were sober, consciously indulging in their intoxication and descent into depravity.
East heard a soft, unrestrained panting sound; it was beautiful, the most beautiful sound he had ever heard.
“Mr. Rabbit, you’re so cute~” Arip ran his hand through East’s white hair, his foot teasingly rubbing against East’s waist.
East indulged and let go, but her actions became a little more intense, less focused on the initial tenderness.
Aripel hummed twice, "Mr. Rabbit, how did you become so naughty?" His words were full of teasing. He gently brushed against Easter's eyelashes with his hand, and his feet also playfully hooked around his waist. "But I like it very much~ Mr. Rabbit, I'm not a delicate flower that needs to be gently cared for. You don't need to be so careful and tender. Can you use a little more force?"
The moment Aripel saw Mr. Rabbit, he knew that Mr. Rabbit was still an ordinary person. This meant that his physical attributes had not been modified or eroded by magical elements. He was a little curious, but compared to doing fun with Mr. Rabbit, that was insignificant.
East loved watching Areper's tranquil and mysterious blue eyes widen in shock at his presence; in that moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
Don't be fooled by his seemingly effortless demeanor; how could that be possible? In an unfamiliar world, where death could come at any moment and danger lurks everywhere, it's impossible for anyone to relax.
When people are under a lot of pressure, they often do things that are inconsistent with their usual personality, such as self-harm, destroying things, crying or laughing loudly... and having sex is the most common of these, after all, vigorous exercise can effectively release negative emotions.
At the request of the person involved, Easter naturally did not restrain himself much and indulged his emotions and actions more than before.
After everything was over, Areber stroked Easter's sweaty forehead and asked, "Are you happier now?"
Easter looked up at Areper and said, "Thank you, I'm sorry."
Aripel applied a little pressure with his hand, "Rabbit, stop saying things I don't like to hear."
East felt a pain in his scalp. "Yeah, I'll be careful."
Arip reached out and rubbed the person's face, pulling them into his arms and patting their back. "I understand...the most unreasonable one." What was being vaguely mentioned was clear to both of them.
East could hear the pounding of a heartbeat in his ears, and when he looked up, he was met with a tranquil and mysterious blue sky that captivated him.
"So beautiful!"
Arip deliberately blinked his eyes. "Does the bunny like it? It's already yours, you can do whatever you want with it."
East, who still wanted to discuss some serious matters...
When it was all over, all I could say was that I couldn't blame myself for not having enough self-control; it was just that no one could resist Arber's charm.
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Author's note: East, I found an adorable rabbit system today (smiley face.jpg).
Arribel, I slept with an adorable bunny today (smile.jpg).
System, scratching at the door, do not disturb...
The author, a dog sneaking around.jpg.
Um... how do you explain the relationship between the two main characters? One deliberately seduces, while the other goes with the flow.
Don't ask how deep Arribel's feelings are, and don't ask what Easter thinks of Arribel.
It's simply that they share a common secret, similar temperaments, appearances, and appetites. You could also say that Aripelago feels pity for East. Yes, that's right, pity. To understand the reasons, it's a case of mutual sympathy.
This can be interpreted as two beasts suffering the same persecution comforting each other and licking each other's wounds.
By the way, don't dwell too much on what would have happened if the two main characters hadn't met that day. They were destined to meet; it was fate!
There are always people who say that the two main characters just inexplicably got together and inexplicably fell in love. Being together is being together, and falling in love is falling in love. It's not a matter of generalization [laughing and crying]. But don't worry, the two main characters belong only to each other, and there is no one else in their lives, whether they go forward or backward.
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