Great, we're doomed now!

She wasn't worried about Ye Shou's health:

The maid had firsthand experience of just how abnormal her master's physical strength was.

That cannot be explained by simply being "strong and vigorous" or "full of energy"!

She was worried about his mental state.

Hopefully, that year's hard work will not have a negative impact on Ye Shou.

No matter how impressive he was on the battlefield, he was ultimately just a boy slightly older than her...

Liuli considered herself the person who understood Ye Shou the most, so she knew that her master was actually very afraid of trouble and never wanted to take on too much responsibility, but often he had no choice but to do so.

And the core of the "Battle of Calamity" was undoubtedly him. Ye Shou once stood in a position that determined the life and death of all mankind!

He must be having a very hard time!

No, we need to let him experience the beauty of life properly, instead of letting him remain immersed in the memories of "Iron Blood"!

My master is still young, yet he has shouldered so much responsibility; I must take good care of him!

"..."

The maid's eyes were firm, and her whole demeanor was refreshed. She seemed to radiate a certain brilliance that drew attention.

Ye Shou and Lucy glanced at her in surprise, wondering what the maid had thought of that made her so...enlightened.

-

Back home that evening, Ye Shou reviewed his gains and losses in the dungeon world again in his room.

...Liuli was not wrong; the Calamity War did indeed have a significant impact on Ye Shou.

The first time participating in a space war, the first time commanding a legion-level force in combat, the first time witnessing so many casualties... how could a sensitive person remain indifferent?

These things aside, after all, Ye Shou was determined, what he really couldn't let go of was Agnica!

This man persisted in a position he didn't like for a hundred years because of a one-year friendship!

To be honest, this touched Ye Shou deeply, and he even regretted not having talked to him more.

Besides these, Ye Shou also received many other benefits, the most important of which was a vast reserve of cutting-edge technology and technology, which was equivalent to opening up the wisdom of an entire future civilization to him!

Its value far surpasses that of just one or two entries!

"At least my hard work wasn't for nothing." Ye Shou muttered to himself, labeling the ten USB drives arranged on the table and placing them in his private space.

Any one of these, whether it's hard alloy or nanolayered armor, would bring about a revolution in materials science in the main world if released, and the Yahab Reactor is even more outrageous... However, Ye Shou has no intention of recreating it for the time being.

To build this thing, you need to unlock a lot of prerequisite technology points. The main world hasn't even entered the interstellar age yet, so it's completely unqualified!

"Two negative stats have been upgraded to 'Offering Loyalty to You'... It's a pleasant surprise that it's gone from a passive to an active skill... Now, with the Iron Blood dungeon's rewards, I still have 162 Destiny Coins... The system card for this month has been refreshed again, and the theme is cooking? Tsk!"

It took Ye Shou a while to finish arranging his work. He couldn't help but rub the bridge of his nose. Apart from mental exhaustion, the system card this month was of little practical use, which disappointed him.

Let's pick a couple of terms to practice with, since it's free anyway...

Thump~ thump~

Ye Shougang pulled his thoughts away from the chaos of his affairs and was about to take a shower and go to bed when there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Please come in." He didn't turn his head, assuming that Liuli had brought him calming tea, snacks, and incense as usual.

squeak~

The door hinges turned, and faint footsteps could be heard, but there was more than one.

Ye Shou was somewhat puzzled. Before he could turn around, he heard Liu Li's unique voice, which was cold yet respectful, but for some reason, it sounded softer than usual:

"Lord Ye Shou."

Then came Lucy's slightly languid tone, but now carrying a different meaning: "Master~"

"Uh-huh?"

Ye Shou subconsciously responded, still with his back to them, but a surprised expression appeared on his face as his gaze swept over the form on the table, which contained his work summary that he had just completed.

"Is there anything I can help you with? If it's something like snacks, just leave it on the table; I'll eat it later."

He thought they were trying to persuade him to rest early, but the response from behind him was unexpected.

"Lord Ye Shou," Liu Liuli's voice came closer, "you've been too busy lately, and you're visibly exhausted. We... would like to help you take a bath and give you a massage to loosen your muscles and joints, hoping to relieve your fatigue."

Ye Shou was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and turned his head slightly.

Massage? Bath?

Although he was used to Ruri's meticulous care, such proactive service involving physical contact... wasn't unprecedented, but Lucy was there this time too!

The maid always kept to herself in front of others, afraid of being seen as a mistress—she hated that to the core!

The situation was unusual, and Ye Shou almost instinctively wanted to refuse.

“No need,” he turned around, his tone calm but with a clear sense of refusal. “I’m fine, I just need some quiet time. You should all go and rest too, you’ve had a hard day…”

His words came to an abrupt end.

When he turned around completely and saw the two people standing not far away, the visual impact left him speechless for a moment:

Ruri and Lucy weren't wearing their usual clothes, nor were they in serious work attire. Instead, they were wearing exquisitely designed and visually appealing "swimsuits"—but with a style that cleverly incorporated maid elements.

Liuli's outfit is black and white, with delicate ruffles on the top and a lace trim around the waist, resembling a shortened maid's apron. The bottom is tied with two thin ropes that peek out from the apron's edge, running along the sides of her firm, flat abdomen and knotting at the upper edge of her hips.

The striking black and white design perfectly accentuated her fair skin and graceful figure. The maid's face was flushed, her eyes lowered shyly, her hands clasped in front of her lower abdomen, her posture maintaining its usual elegance.

Lucy's is a deep blue color scheme, with a bolder design. It's a typical bikini style with fewer maid elements, which are instead presented as futuristic metallic embellishments. The headband design mimics the way maid headscarves are tied, adding a touch of feminine charm mixed with a technological feel.

Compared to Liuli, she's less of a maid and more of a cosplayer.

She was usually more outgoing than Liuli, but now her face was flushed, and she had an awkward expression of being unwillingly dragged onto the pirate ship, but there was also a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

"Master~ Stop staring at me~"

Under the lights, two youthful and graceful bodies, each with their own unique charm, were presented to him without any warning, and an ambiguous and warm atmosphere instantly filled the air.

Ye Shou's mind went blank for a moment. The words of refusal were on the tip of his tongue, but he couldn't say them no matter what.

He didn't really need a massage, but at that moment, he seemed to have no reason to refuse this...heart-pounding "kindness."

"Actually, I'm fine."

After Ye Shou finished speaking, he suddenly pursed his lips, covered his mouth with his hand, turned his head away, and his body trembled slightly.

"I'm a man, I don't need anyone's comfort!"

"!"

Upon seeing this, the two women were immediately filled with love and came up to hug him from both sides.

"Enough... Don't shoulder everything by yourself. I... I will always be by Lord Ye Shou's side."

"When you need comfort, remember me, my master~"

“…Alright.” Ye Shou let out a soft breath, his tone softening unconsciously. “Since you insist…then, I’ll give in to you.”

His planned night of solitary contemplation seemed destined to be spent in a completely different way.

Alas, though it wasn't his intention, he had no choice but to comply!

Volume VI: A Call from Thirty Million Years Ago

Chapter 200: Look, there's a wild human host here! (5.5K)

The sun is so bright today...

Ye Shou sat blankly on the bed, turned his head to look out the window, blinked, and had an incredulous expression.

First silence, then anger:

Is this how you use a stunt double?!

First, use [Total Recall] to unlock the sensory limitations and enter bullet time. Then, use multiple living beings to exert pressure from all directions, not to mention the two Stand users' original bodies attacking from the left and right.

Even though Ye Shou's body was as strong as steel and his heart as hard as iron, he still felt as if he had been through another world after this night of fierce fighting...

He never imagined that he would one day fight so hard and almost fail to win. Although he was mentally prepared for the enemy's difficulty, he still felt immense pressure in actual combat—after all, it was an experience he had never had before, and there was no solution in the database.

Why is that...? Even though it was their first time fighting together, the two of them were as in sync as twins, seamlessly connecting for a long time, leaving Ye Shou no chance to "change scenes".

Fortunately, he was diligent and never neglected his training. He won this three-way battle with his extraordinary physical strength and fighting will!

Women are terrifying.

I had imagined what it would be like to travel together before, but as expected, people's understanding is limited by experience. Only by bravely venturing out on your own can you know everything!

I almost became a plaything for bad women... but putting that aside, it was indeed a perfect experience beyond heaven.

This made Ye Shou somewhat afraid: would staying in that night erode his steely will?

Of course, this kind of thing can't happen every day. The two of them probably accumulated too much "maternal instinct" towards Ye Shou while in the dungeon world. Although his negative attributes disappeared when the dungeon ended, the past memories and feelings wouldn't just be erased.

After this outburst, once things settle down, he probably won't do anything surprising again... Tsk, why is there still a bit of regret?

Perhaps we should keep the negative keywords...

"Awoo~~"

Ye Shou stretched and stretched his stiff neck. He looked down at himself and saw that one of them was serene and the other was cold and sexy. They had the same fair skin and curvaceous figure. In terms of basic attributes, the two were about the same.

The difference lies in the fact that Ruri, true to her name, has skin as smooth as jade and maintains elegance at all times, even when eating, she takes small bites. Lucy, on the other hand, possesses a mysterious and dangerous aura, like a poppy—innocent in itself, yet exuding an alluring and sinful charm.

Ye Shou glanced at Liuli again, a smug smile creeping onto his lips:

The maid, who usually wakes up early to arrange breakfast and schedule for Ye Shou, overslept today for the first time ever!

The winner and loser are self-evident.

However, although Liuli's approach was something that made people want to complain, it was undeniably quite effective... Ye Shou did feel much more relaxed without realizing it, and he became much more open-minded when thinking about certain issues.

If you're feeling down, just think about the 100 Destiny Coins you got from the "Curse War"!

That was the official settlement given to Ye Shou after leaving the "Iron Blood" instance. It was not due to a change in the fate of a certain character, but rather a special reward obtained for causing a major deviation in "history" and "civilization" itself.

This is not part of the character's Destiny Coins. In other words, after returning to the main story of "Iron-Blooded Orphans" and making contact with Tekkadan, you can still get another wave of coins!

With his previous accumulation, he now holds 162 Destiny Coins. While he may not be extremely wealthy, he is at least not in the predicament of being short of money when he encounters a good keyword.

Ye Shou ultimately received a generous reward during the year of the Calamity War.