Chapter 438 - Ryuer Route (1/2) (1/2)
”I don't like Ray at all,” donning a rather casual outfit with wide-ended sleeves and flowery pattern over the top, Ryu'er muttered with a fierce pout as she walked alongside Nik with her fists clenched. She was 'this' close to just undo her hair and let her world turn grey for a few breaths as she stewed in her own defeat and disappointment. The nearby stalls that usually attracted her appetite failed to garner any attention as the continuous chatter of the civilians bypassing the couple only seemed to enhance her annoyance.
”Relax, losing to Ray is similar to getting defeated by me,” Nik whispered comfortingly as he guided Ryu'er to a stop by clasping her shoulder and pointing at the owner of the stall selling a few trinkets capable of adding a 'feline' charm to someone. ”How much is this collar and ankle bracelet for? And these, too.” Nik pointed at a rather indecent outfit consisting of a sparkling bikini with translucent clothing probably to cover the body and give an alluring feel. The boss's gaze lingered on the depressed Ryu'er for a moment and then feel on Nik once again. He, of course knew, who Nik was. Nik's legends and rugged charm serve as the comfort of many married women to sleep blissful nights of passionate dreams, or so he loved to believe.
”Um, Lord, don't you think your partner's size is a little... er.”
Nik smiled and shook his head. ”This is for her mother. She's got natural curves for this,” he pointed at the clothes once again. Nik's words worked like a charm to divert Ryu'er's attention from her most recent defeat that bared her entry from the finals at the hand of the seductive succubus. Now, only three teams were left for the finals— Ning'er's, Nie Li's, and Ray's. ”I can easily fit into these... probably... give or take five years.”
The merchant's expression turned doubtful as Nik shared the same doubt and rubbed her head. ”Sure you will~” Nik's tone made Ryu'er feel even more depressed. She didn't like losing at all. Clenching her jaws under Nik's amused gaze, Nik paid the merchant without bargaining. His coffers were being filled by multiple whorehouses in the city. He just needed to visit them and bam, he would get rich once again. The only honest money he would even think of earning is within his homeworld. The rest of the adventures, meh. Quick money, easy expense.
”Here, this ought to brighten you,” Nik smiled and stopped at another stall, a fast-food one. ”Master, you knew?” Ryu'er tilted her head and looked at Nik, unwilling to pay any attention to the soft murmurs directed towards Nik. ”Of course, girl. The spicier the fish, the better for you, right?” Nik smiled and gestured '2' with his fingers to order two plates of the stuff he just spoke. The cook seemed to be used to Ryu'er's presence and he knew what to cook. ”Master... do we really need to host Ray?”
'She can keep a grudge, huh.' Nik noted internally as Lilith whispered, ”Every human does, to some extent.” And that marks the end of philosophy today, Nik snickered and poked Ryu'er's inflated cheeks. ”Of course, we don't. It's not a need. Ray is my partner, in my low experience, he should be one of the better ones out there. He is incredibly helpful, smart, sometimes wise, and a delightful companion. Of course, without my tongue into his mouth.”
Ryu'er sighed deeply, probably in defeat. The thought of Ray's shit-eating grin turned Ryu'er's mood fowl once again. But all her anger seemed to melt as Nik continued, ”Honestly, aside from you girls, there is only Ray and Brian whom I can think of befriending. These travels... they get lonely. Leaving someone in a comatose state and moving forward. It sounds possessive and depressive. But that's the only arrow in my quiver. Ray is like... a buffer. His situation is similar to mine and this helps me... not 'too' lonely, you know.”
Nik was many things, but a heartless lover he wasn't. It took a toll on him, no doubt. But that is also the reason he accidentally overworked Xue Yin to help him complete the central city in his consciousness realm. If not in the real world, he at least, wanted to give his girls a way to interact with each other and him through a complex consciousness realm. He still couldn't provide a functional society, but that is also the reason why Nik wished to make the consciousness realm as close to reality as possible.
”Master...”
Ryu'er muttered. Her gaze drifted towards his free hands. 'Should I hold them... master looks so lonely. Will he feel the same thing once he leaves me too?' Ryu'er genuinely felt complex when she thought of this. Sure, she felt slight pity, an emotion she never imagined to direct towards Nik since he was... too... you know. But aside from this, the thought of Nik feeling distressed at her absence titillated Ryu'er. She couldn't contain it and yet she bit her happiness down. 'Ah, but the main subject is... should I hold master's hand? He never stops from patting me and making me feel good... I should probably...'
Ryu'er's heart thumped against her chest as she reached out to grasp Nik's palm. The thought of her dainty fingers wrapped around master's solid, calloused palm made her flush. Steam was rising once again, from both ends. Amidst the dizziness, right before Ryu'er could touch Nik's palm, the owner smacked the plate loudly, almost making Ryu'er shriek out of her skin. ”Here ya go, Lord. Special chili fish!” He clapped his hands over the two plates as the pieces of fish cut neatly glistened as if the cook was performing some magic. After wringing Old Kon's experience dry, Nik had already recognized his dispassion for cooking. He loved eating, that's it. So he didn't care that much about the performance the cook was putting forward. Ryu'er, meanwhile, gave the cook a stink eye. The mood was ruined and she couldn't even think of holding Master's hands now. The sadness on his face had long retreated into the depths of his heart.
”After this, we should probably shop some clips for you. Cute ones, too.” Nik smiled as passed a plate to Ryu'er and took the other one for himself. His words made Ryu'er nod vigorously as she instantly extended their date from purchasing clips to trying out outfits... possibly the lecherous ones that actually fit her! The fish, as titled, was extremely spicy. So much that Nik felt his testicles shiver and he instantly crunched down the candies sold by the cook. What a scheming cook!
Nik hissed internally but the moment he turned towards Ryu'er, he was stunned. 'Maybe... this wasn't a bad idea at all.'
Flushed and glassy-eyed, Ryu'er blew over the fish with her soft pink lips deepening in color. Her blush far heavier than Nik had ever seen and the religious look on her face almost gave him an untimely boner. 'If I kissed her... it would be spicy... literally. Oh, wait.'
Nik suddenly thought and took out his mobile phone. Before Ryu'er could understand, Nik started tapping the capture button after opening the camera, capturing multiple images of the same post. 'I'll sort them out later... now then, the name for the folder... Hmm, can't name all of them individually... how about based on the world? Let's see. This world literally cultivates... but there are some major cunts here,' demon lord's figure flashed by Nik as he nodded internally, 'That's it, this is the first pic for the folder— Land of Cuntivators. Hehe, I'm a genius!'