Chapter 146 Pinocchio (10) Kissed the Wrong Person
Mikhail is mentally preparing himself.
Although he is no longer answering questions from netizens, it doesn't mean he has mentally prepared himself.
Is it love or something else? He still doesn't have an answer.
As for himself, Mikhail felt that liking someone based solely on their appearance was far too superficial.
Because this means that if there is someone more attractive, wouldn't he easily fall for someone else?
This is utterly blasphemous to liking!
—It does not imply any connotation of Tirnan.
This was Mikhail's own thought, which is why he was conflicted.
He didn't think it counted as liking, but everyone else thought it did.
He decided that liking someone came too easily, but everyone says that feelings can come suddenly.
His heart pounded with the sound of water running in the bathroom.
It's said that liking He Yuan is only human nature—even the haters in the universe only criticize He Yuan for changing three husbands and his ambiguous relationship with the Star God.
There's absolutely no other negative information about him. The only person he's worked with so far is Screw Gum, and everyone says he has a good personality.
Liking someone like that is nothing to hide.
Mikhail's feelings were complicated.
He was both resistant and expectant.
He still hadn't figured it out until He Yuan came out wrapped in a bathrobe.
The young man looked at the man sitting on the sofa with a puzzled expression. "Are you nervous? I'm not going to eat you."
Mikhail cried out anxiously, "No, I...I didn't!"
He's not nervous at all!!!
He Yuan pointed to his fingers gripping his pants tightly, "Then why are you clenching it so tightly?"
It made him seem like a spider demon from a cave that sucks away people's life essence, as if he was about to devour him at any moment.
Mikhail stammered, unable to speak, and could only manage to say, "I'm afraid I won't perform well tonight."
Um?
“It’s just sleeping, right? What do you need to do?” He Yuan looked puzzled. “Just lie next to me and hold me. You don’t need to do anything else.”
Mikhail sensed something was wrong, but his overloaded brain could only make him nod blankly and mechanically unbutton his clothes.
A little while later, He Yuan asked him curiously, "Do you like to sleep naked?"
Mikhail almost stripped himself down to his underwear.
His hand froze, and he stiffened when he saw his current state.
Right now, his fingers are on his underwear; if He Yuan hadn't reminded him, he probably would have run around naked.
"I didn't...yes, I just prefer to sleep like this!" Mikhail lowered his head guiltily.
He can't exactly say he was just staring at someone so intently, can he?
That would be so embarrassing.
Anyway—anyway, it's not a big deal to sleep in just your underwear, so let's just admit it.
He Yuan gave him a half-smile, but didn't expose him.
He sat under the smart hair dryer, letting the robotic arm massage his scalp and then dry his hair at a comfortable temperature, so comfortable that he almost squinted his eyes.
In this almost tranquil atmosphere, a distinct sound of swallowing saliva suddenly rang out.
He Yuan opened her eyes, but before she could even locate the source of the sound, Mikhail had already picked up his water glass to cover up the fact that it had just been an accident.
He chuckled softly, dried his hair, and sat down on the edge of the bed.
Only a warm yellow light remained in the room.
With her back to Mikhail, He Yuan took off her bathrobe and bent down to get the pajamas that were on the bed.
Unsurprisingly, several more noises came from behind.
You could tell what had happened just by listening to it.
"That's interesting," He Yuan thought.
He had never tried controlling other people's thoughts before, and he didn't expect it to be so...fun.
However, he's not a particularly perverted person; it's fine to tease him occasionally.
He Yuan changed into her pajamas at a normal pace and threw off the covers.
He looked up at Mikhail and said, "Come to sleep."
Mikhail felt he shouldn't have gotten up.
He's in an awkward situation right now.
When He Yuan was drying her hair, she was half-lying on the recliner, relaxing.
The young man's bathrobe wasn't tied very tightly, so when his arms hung down naturally, a large area of his chest was exposed, and even his two red nipples were clearly visible.
But if that's all there is to it, it's still alright. Mikhail was able to remain calm and composed, so it's not surprising.
The problem is—the problem is—the young man's fair chest was covered with numerous dense hickeys, and his nipples were swollen, as if they had just been eaten last night.
Not only on the chest, but also on the neck and down the covered lower abdomen, there were ambiguous marks.
Considering the person they brought back last night, it's not hard to imagine what they went through and what they did.
A strange emotion surged within my chest.
That was an emotion Mikhail had never experienced in his previous life.
—Even if there were any, they had never been so intense, so pounding against his fragile exterior.
This outer shell is called "self-deception".
At the same time, it also made him reveal his most embarrassing side.
Mikhail didn't want to be superficial, but he just did it... superficially... and got a feeling.
The sense of blasphemy in his heart grew stronger and stronger, so strong that he had an urge to escape the room.
How could he do this?
How could I have developed feelings for her like this? It's a complete betrayal of He Yuan's trust.
Fortunately, Mikhail calmed down.
It's alright, as long as we keep a calm mindset tonight, he'll find an excuse to let Tirnan go tomorrow.
--Really?
Do you really want Tirnan to replace you?
No, he didn't want that.
The feeling of resistance has never been so strong.
Mikhail decided to discuss it later.
He thought he could calmly face everything, but as soon as He Yuan took off his bathrobe, that indescribable feeling came over him again.
I don't know who put together his inner garment, but it was a belted style.
It looks normal, but it's much easier to solve than the usual ones.
You can simply reach out and hook it.
The scene flashed by in an instant, yet it struck him like a boulder.
He thought that was the peak.
Unexpectedly, the young man's back was even more "horrific," with countless bite marks and teeth marks, even on the edges of his flanks.
It's unbelievable that the general who seemed so serious last night was actually like this in private.
Mikhail was a little dazed, yet he also felt that this was probably normal.
Crane Kite was not angry in the morning. She gently explained the principle to Lazarina and was not upset about missing lunch.
Either they've gotten used to it, or He Yuan is being tolerant of that Luo Fu general.
If it were him, he would never do that.
"..."
Mikhail let out a gasp of disbelief.
He's already thought of this much!
At this moment, He Yuan called him to bed and told him to turn off the light.
Mikhail glanced down and began to think about whether he could get away with putting on his pants and saying he felt cold.
It seems like this time it can't be suppressed anymore.
And it looks terrifying; it might frighten He Yuan.
If He Yuan knew what Mikhail was thinking, she would probably laugh for a long time.
What's so scary about it?
He'd already eaten the scimitar type, the greatsword type, and the double type; nothing could surprise him anymore.
But Mikhail seemed to have a biased view of him, and actually thought that this would scare He Yuan.
It's truly unbelievable.
Mikhail remained silent for a long time.
He Yuan probably guessed his hesitation, turned off the last light in the room, and lay down in bed.
"Go and take care of things quickly, I'm waiting for you to go to sleep."
His tone was relaxed, as if he hadn't noticed Mikhail's unusual behavior at all.
This only strengthened Mikhail's resolve.
He Yuan is easily frightened; he can't even see this slight abnormality, so how could he accept the grotesque corner?
Fortunately, the room was dark, so He Yuan couldn't see clearly.
Mikhail climbed onto the bed, carefully slipped under the covers, and gently hugged Heyuan from behind.
My first impression was of its fragrance, followed by its softness and warmth.
Mikhail found it difficult to describe the taste and feeling that Crane Kite gave him.
He felt like he was being drugged.
What were we supposed to do?
...Oh, let's have a chat.
Mikhail asked in a very soft voice, "Are you asleep?"
He Yuan curled the corners of her lips. "It's still a little past eight o'clock. It's not time to go to bed that early."
Mikhail breathed a sigh of relief. "Can I talk to you?"
"Sure, what would you like to talk about?" He Yuan paused for a moment. "You can ask me a lot of things, but please don't ask about my romantic history."
Mikhail muttered aggrievedly, "Who would be so stupid as to ask you that?"
If you learn a little more during the day, you'll know that He Yuan's first two marriages didn't end well. Wouldn't talking about them be like touching a sore spot?
He carefully considered his question before asking, "Why did you board the Star Train?"
Mikhail thought this was a very good question.
Everyone has different reasons for boarding the train, but the final destination is always the same.
The path of 【Exploration】 is inclusive; it includes fictional historians, those who remember the courtyard, and masked fools.
Everyone gets on the bus for different reasons, but they all work together for a happy ending.
He Yuan thought for a moment, "Me? I'm here to relax, I guess."
"Always looking at the scenery in one place, no matter how beautiful, will eventually make you tired. So go out for a walk and see something new."
“…Is that so?” Mikhail murmured.
He Yuan countered, "What do you think is my reason for getting on the bus?"
Mikhail replied, "I thought you were looking for traces of Akivili."
If Mikhail didn't know about He Yuan's past experiences, he would probably believe his answer.
But Pam pointed out He Yuan's identity and background, and coupled with his familiarity with the train and his knowledge of the past, Mikhail was able to immediately offer a highly probable conjecture—
He Yuan could never forget Akivili, so she always remembered things related to Akivili.
Pam was so moved that her eyes welled up with tears several times.
Therefore, it seems there is only one reason why He Yuan got on the train.
Follow the star trails laid out by Akivilli to trace the memories and traces of the past.
When Mikhail said those words, he felt a pang of sadness.
This is probably jealousy.
He Yuan chuckled softly, "You're wrong."
"I did not come to seek anyone's traces or memories; I came to create my own memories."
"I will not embark on a journey because of any one person."
Mikhail's eyes widened slightly.
He didn't expect to hear such an answer.
Perhaps the events of the past two days were too striking, making him feel that it was normal for He Yuan to like Akivili.
That became a thorn in his side.
Now that thorn has been pulled out by the roots.
"And you, why did you get on the bus?"
When talking about himself, Mikhail became very talkative.
“I watched my dad go out and ‘explore’ everywhere since I was a child, and I’ve always longed for that kind of life, so when the Star Train came, I boarded it without hesitation.”
"...Another reason is that my home planet is mainly an ocean, and when I left, the land area was already very small."
"When the Star Train came, they said it was because of the Star Core that they could handle the seal, but Lusaka—the name they call my hometown—will take a very, very long time to recover to its state before it was tainted by the Star Core."
Mikhail spoke slowly, his eyes filled with longing, unaware that He Yuan turned around and reached out to hug him.
Warm, soft fingers ran through his hair, and his face was buried in her fragrant chest, giving Mikhail the feeling of being back home, sleeping in the bed that had been with him since he grew up.
"With my parents' encouragement, I boarded the train."
"The navigator at the time said that not only my world was contaminated by the star core, but many other worlds were also suffering because of it."
“I was helped by the Star Train, so I want to help others as well.”
“Hmm, very good… a very good target,” He Yuan patted his shoulder. “Misha, would you like to hear my story?”
"I also have a story about the star core and about regret."
"……good."
Mikhail has regained consciousness.
He knew how subtle their current posture was, and how abrupt his heartfelt words had been.
But in front of He Yuan, he firmly believed that she would understand his thoughts, agree with his past, and not be annoyed by his sudden words.
There's a reassuring quality about young people.
It's as if as long as you're by his side, you don't have to be afraid of anything.
This is a flavor that has been brewed over time by elders—rich and full-bodied, yet soft and comforting.
Mikhail had met many older people, but none of them had the same feeling as Crane Kite.
They can be peers or people you confide in.
This feeling is amazing.
Mikhail didn't dodge; instead, he hugged He Yuan tightly, the two so close they could hear each other's heartbeats.
Crane Kite recounted the story of Yalilo VI to Mikhail, interspersed with details of her unfulfilled promise with Igor.
“He didn’t wait for you…” Mikhail said with a sense of loss, “but I think he has no regrets.”
Igor saved his hometown and brought a spark of hope to it; he has fulfilled the wish he had when he set out.
He Yuan hummed in agreement. "He has no regrets. It's me who has regrets."
“I promised him something, but he did not witness it.”
“It’s enough that someone is there to witness it for him,” Mikhail said anxiously, grasping He Yuan’s hand. “It’s not a regret. As long as the agreement is fulfilled and everything is moving in a positive direction, then it’s not a regret!”
"He had no regrets when he left the Luofu Immortal Ship!"
Because he has already gotten what he wanted, and... he has also met the one he loves.
The crane and the kite are undoubtedly a perfect fit for pioneering. Mikhail thought.
He can go to great lengths for a stranger in a foreign land, and bring hope to a planet that has no help or meaning. How is this any different from what the Star Train did?
The only difference is that the Starry Sky Train is a group of people, while Crane Kite is a single person.
With that thought in mind, Mikhail stopped worrying about anything.
They all share a pioneering spirit, which is a resonance of souls!
I'll thank my online friend another day!
After hearing his words, He Yuan remained silent for a while.
A drop of cold liquid fell onto Mikhail's cheek.
He reached out to touch He Yuan's eyes.
Her blue-violet eyes were shrouded in darkness, but glistening teardrops shimmered faintly in the starlight outside the window.
"Misha, thank you."
He Yuan suddenly hugged him tightly and whispered a short thank you in his ear.
Mikhail thought his words had made He Yuan let go of her obsession.
He didn't see the young man's cheek resting on his shoulder, the corners of his lips subtly curving upwards.
It's alright. Sometimes, the happiest people are those who know less.
They fell asleep in each other's arms until dawn.
When dawn broke, Mikhail was the first to wake up, and the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was He Yuan's slightly flushed face.
The young man's sleeping face was peaceful, like Sleeping Beauty in a storybook, waiting for the prince to kiss him.
Mikhail couldn't help but move a little closer, then immediately snapped back.
No, their relationship... hasn't reached that stage yet.
As she struggled, He Yuan opened her eyes, still sleepy, and wrapped her arms around his neck, familiarly pressing her lips to his.
After a brief and slight resistance, Mikhail chose to close his eyes.
He awkwardly accepted, learned from, and adapted to the other person's rhythm until he took the initiative.
Lips and teeth are separated.
He heard a small gasp, "Ah... sorry."
Mikhail met Crane Kite's eyes and saw a look of panic and guilt.
“I’m sorry, I just forgot who the person next to me is…” The young man bit his lip, as if he felt that what he was about to say would hurt Mikhail’s feelings.
He mistook someone for someone else and kissed them, and the other person even reciprocated.
It's embarrassing no matter how you look at it.
This is practically an open secret, I like it.
Mikhail shook his head. "Don't feel guilty. I also bear responsibility."
“If I had pushed you away, this wouldn’t have happened.”
Sincerity as always.
That's certainly what he thought, but that doesn't mean he only had that one idea.
Just now, another voice in Mikhail's mind said, "Press the opportunity and use his guilt to your advantage."
But Mikhail felt he shouldn't have done that; he should "apologize."
This way you'll gain more leverage.
Sure enough, He Yuan looked at him with a face full of guilt, "This isn't your problem, it's my problem..."
"It's all my fault!"
Mikhail did not refute, but instead said, "Then can you spend some time with me today?"
He Yuan's eyes crinkled into a smile. "Of course."
...Strange, it seems like I've fallen into some kind of trap.
Mikhail didn't think too much about it. Instead, he enthusiastically dragged Crane and Kite around, introducing all sorts of interesting things as they ran.
There are many good things on the Star Train, most of which are souvenirs brought by Akivili and his pioneers. But now, the achievements of the nameless travelers themselves have taken up nearly a quarter of the space.
He Yuan and he ran around in the car all day, during which time they were watched by Pam countless times.
The train conductor, torn between letting go and keeping watch, was distracted by He Yuan using a cookbook from the Immortal Boat.
But the other two are not so easy to fool.
During lunch, Lazarina asked directly, "Are you two dating?"
Mikhail was the first to deny it, saying, "No, it's because of an agreement."
"It'll be over after today."
He Yuan nodded in agreement, "Yes, I did something wrong this morning, and I'm making it up to Misha."
The young man spoke very seriously, but his words and actions sounded anything but serious.
What mistake could have made He Yuan willingly spend a day with Mikhail?
Surely it can't be that He Yuan forces himself on her, can it?!
But if Mikhail can't get an erection, there's no way to force him!
We can't use medication, can we?
That's not right either, they get up quite early in the morning.
No matter how much Lazarina thought about it, she never imagined that it all started with just a kiss.
Even Tirnan couldn't have imagined it.
He glanced at the still-vivid marks on the young man's neck, observing the two of them without making a sound.
Misha has finally figured it out—which is not unexpected.
He Yuan hasn't come up with a plan yet, which is within expectations.
He had prepared some things today, hoping to invite He Yuan out, but it seems that won't work now.
He could only watch as He Yuan and Mikhail played on the train, and even slept together at night.
At night, after taking a bath, He Yuan heard a tinkling sound in her ear.
The game system sent him an email.
[The Onpharos Reincarnation Game is now open!]
Welcome everyone!!!
Is it some new version again?
Could this update include two large maps?
He Yuan opened the email with great anticipation and found that the system had sent him a miniature model.
It's a dazzling Möbius strip, just the right size to hold in one hand.
The email stated that simply touching the model would allow one to enter a world called Onpharos.
Each entry continues until death or [unclear - possibly a specific event or event], at which point the return journey ends.
The entry time refreshes once a week, essentially making it a map with a weekly updated storyline.
Compared to Pinocchio, Onfaros is certainly less coherent and has less freedom.
It also states that entering the area will weaken the main body's power by more than half to maintain balance and increase gameplay.
Therefore, this map is not a mandatory experience.
But He Yuan was determined to go.
Not only is there new storyline, but the most important reason is—
The attributes you gain here will carry over to reality; whatever you lose inside, you'll get back the same percentage.
Moreover, this isn't the case for every start; attributes are inherited from the previous cycle, meaning the more cycles you complete, the stronger you become.
The threshold is... a very long number.
He Yuan felt that he probably wouldn't be able to play for that long, after all, if you multiply the number of times by seven days and then convert it to an annual period, it would be close to 60,000 years!
His lifespan in the game is only eight hundred, at most a fraction of that!
He Yuan thought this was a tool for hardcore gamers to boost their stats, but the camera in his bag started making some noise.
In addition, the Star God Tree, which he had neglected for a long time, was also included.
[The astral affinity in the real world is equivalent to the Titan affinity within Onpharos]
To put it bluntly, He Yuan is free to choose which Titan she should become a priestess for, starting as one of the elite at the very top of the world's pyramid.
...Can it really be like this?
He Yuan was starting to look forward to this world.
As for reincarnation... it shouldn't be the kind of reincarnation where every process is the same, that would be too boring.
Thinking this, he reached out and touched the model.
A flash of white light appeared, and the youth's aura weakened by seven-tenths as he lay peacefully asleep on the bed.
Meanwhile, Aha, who had just painstakingly written an email, changed his head and went to a meeting with a group of Extinction Lords.
“Iron Tomb… Onpharos…let you become his training ground, the shackles that deepen his connection with this world.”
During the meeting, Gui Ji's hand was spinning excitedly above his head.
Other extinction kings were not surprised and continued to speak as usual.
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Author's Note: The events of Onpharos before the arrival of the Star Train will be covered in this chapter.
Furthermore, the idea that Guiji is Ahha in disguise is a personal interpretation, and the author doesn't guarantee it's true (he just thinks it's something he could actually do).
Iron Tomb treats Little White as an experience pack, while Aha treats Iron Tomb as Little Kite's experience pack (x)
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