People are in Star Iron; who says they're just NPCs?

"Lady Black Tower is an extremely intelligent genius, only interested in exploring the unknown. The suddenly appearing NPC world is undoubtedly a completely new realm for you, enough to pique your interest."

“Yes, I do want to study this NPC world, but will you still let me study it now?” “Why not?” Lin Li shrugged.

"To tell you the truth, the authority I possess in this world is beyond your imagination. No matter how much you study it, it won't have any impact on me."

“But you don’t seem like such a kind person!” Black Tower pouted again, pointing to her body shrouded in the blankets, silently accusing Lin Li of his previous behavior.

"Heh, you came here and immediately called me a pervert, and even controlled the puppet to smash me with the Heavenly Hammer. You still have the nerve to say I'm heartless?"

"Wasn't what you did to Estella perverted enough?" Black Tower pursed her lips and whispered, "Besides, I didn't mean to hurt you, I just wanted to teach you a lesson. The hammer isn't very powerful."

"Tsk tsk, you don't understand. This is called romance. How can something that is consensual be called perverted?" Lin Li was in a good mood. Although Black Tower was calling him a pervert again, Lin Li did not mention the punishment. Originally, the so-called punishment was just Lin Li's way of giving Black Tower a warning.

A top genius like Heita, who is among the best in the entire universe, is an arrogant and haughty person. To win her heart, one must demonstrate one's strength from the very beginning.

Without sufficient strength, it's difficult to even gain the right to have an equal dialogue with her.

Of course, this does not mean that Black Tower only believes in the principle of strength; in fact, she is not lacking in kindness and good character.

The Black Tower has saved its home planet, Azure Star, from the brink of destruction multiple times. In the storyline Lin Li knows, it has repeatedly helped Star Treasure, even decisively giving up a rare opportunity to meet the Star God.

As an envoy of wisdom, she did not blindly worship the Star God. She had her own bottom line, was arrogant towards superiors but not kind to inferiors, and was impeccable in terms of character. Therefore, when she said that she did not intend to hurt Lin Li, but only wanted to knock him unconscious to teach him a lesson, Lin Li believed her.

The reason why Black Tower wanted to teach Lin Li a lesson was largely because she felt that Lin Li had bullied her student, Estádio.

Despite Estelle's proactive attitude and deep affection for Lin Li, Black Tower could guess that his student had been bullied in their initial interactions.

"So what price do I need to pay? You can't expect me to just sit here doing this for nothing." Black Tower didn't want to talk about romantic topics and forcibly steered the conversation back on track.

But Lin Li always had a knack for steer the conversation off-topic. He smirked and said, "Hmm, you're right. I do have a small request!" "What request?"

"The requirement is that you are not allowed to wear clothes when you are in the Black Tower office in the NPC world."

Black Tower was somewhat impressed by Lin Li, impressed that he could say such shameless things with such a straight face.

She refused the request without hesitation.

"Impossible, your demands are too much!" Black Tower stared directly into Lin Li's eyes. "If you force me to take off my clothes like you did today, I will never enter this world again!"

The Black Tower, after all, had its own pride and wouldn't truly let Lin Li manipulate it. "Tsk, so you're never going to sleep again?"

"Finding a substitute for sleep isn't difficult for me!"

"Okay then, let's make a bet. If I win, we'll do as I just said; if I lose, I promise I won't use any means to force you to do anything in the future, and you can explore this world as you please."

Lin Li calmly fiddled with his phone and came up with a new idea.

He wasn't surprised by Black Tower's rejection; geniuses all have their pride and wouldn't give in so easily.

"What do you want to bet on?" Black Tower didn't agree easily; she wanted to hear the details of the bet first. "Let's bet on who finds the Star Core Hunter lurking in the space station in the real world first, how about it?" "You want to bet on this with me?" Black Tower was somewhat surprised.

If the bet were to take place in the NPC world, Black Tower would definitely have to consider it carefully to prevent Lin Li from cheating using some unknown means, and she probably wouldn't even agree to it.

But in a real-world bet, she has a huge advantage!

The space station is her home turf, and no matter how invincible Lin Li is in the NPC world, he can't go to the real world, so how could he find the Star Core Hunter before her?

This bet has potential, and the odds of winning are very high! "I'm sure! What? Miss Black Tower, are you afraid to bet?"

"Your attempt to provoke me is too simplistic, but I accept this bet!" Black Tower didn't hesitate much, after all, she didn't want to easily give up the opportunity to study this world.

Moreover, she doesn't even dare to accept bets on her own home turf; that's not her style!

"Alright, it's a deal then!" Lin Li snapped her fingers, and the dress that Black Tower had worn before was back on her.

"I'm back in the real world. You'd better hurry up, or you'll say I didn't give you a chance!" Black Tower replied calmly, then closed his eyes.

Chapter Two is here!

Chapter Twenty-Five: Kaffa is here too!

Just as the Black Tower entered the NPC world, in the real world's space station, in the room of a female clerk, a mature and alluring woman asked, "How's the situation? Have you made contact with Elio?" She pushed open the door with elegant and composed steps.

"Can't get in touch, Elio isn't responding." A terminal sat cross-legged on the bed, her fingers flying across the floor like butterflies. "And you, how's things on your end?"

"It's not good either. The Black Tower itself has also arrived, and the room where the vessel is located is actually guarded by Black Tower puppets. I didn't make any rash moves so as not to alert her."

Kafka walked to the table, sat down gracefully, and poured herself a glass of water.

Her speech magic can hypnotize and control others. It was with this ability that she hypnotized a female clerk on a space station, allowing the two to temporarily hide in the clerk's room.

However, Kafka wasn't so arrogant as to ask her to hypnotize and control the Black Tower puppet. Whether she could succeed or not was another matter. If she triggered some strange module, it would be bad if the Black Tower followed the clues and came after her.

Therefore, figuring out Xingbao's current condition is not something they can do easily.

"The Black Tower upgraded the space station's data after arriving. It will take me time to break through her blockade. Should we try now?" "No rush, let's wait and see. There's a problem with the script; Elio is out of contact. We shouldn't act rashly now."

"Wait... we have news!" Silver Wolf's voice suddenly rose a few decibels. "You've made contact with Elio?"

“No…it was Sam!” Silver Wolf shook his head. “Sam said that Elio sent her a message before he went missing.” “What message?”

[An unknown force has interfered, shrouding fate in mystery and making it impossible to observe further; the script has deviated from its intended course.]

Silver Wolf showed the terminal to Kafka; a line of large, black text filled the entire screen. Kafka and Silver Wolf stared at each other, both momentarily bewildered.

As the leader of the Star Core Hunters, Elio has written a script that spans the universe, with the ultimate goal of destroying the Star God Nanuk.

The Star Core Hunters acted according to the script he provided, guiding the Starborn to their predetermined destiny. Now, the Starborn hasn't even embarked on their journey yet, and you're saying the script has deviated, and their destiny is unpredictable?

"Even the slaves to fate can't observe fate? This makes things even more interesting." Kaffa smiled, regaining her elegant and dignified demeanor.

"What should we do now?" Silver Wolf shrugged.

"Let's finish what we're doing first and make sure the vehicle gets on the Star Train smoothly. The script has some deviations, but the general direction should be the same." "By the way, Sam said he's coming to join us and we'll act together."

“Let her come. Since the script has gone wrong and Elio is missing, there’s no need to follow the original plan.” “Why don’t we try looking for Elio?”

"There's no need for that. Let's just focus on our own things."

Moreover, I have a feeling that the unknown forces interfering with our predetermined fate may be related to the space station, and we might even gain something unexpected here.

Kafka and Silver Wolf are both seasoned veterans. Although the disappearance of Elio and the deviation from the script were indeed shocking, they did not cause any panic and quickly adjusted their mindset.

Even without a script and Elio, they can still get things done.

"I'm a little tired after a busy day. I need to take a nap to recharge. What about you, Little Silver Wolf?" Kafka stretched lazily, displaying her alluring and beautiful figure to the fullest.

"You go to sleep first, after all, this isn't our own territory. I'll keep watch for you." "Heh, you want to play games again, huh? Then I'll go to sleep first, and then I'll come back to take over for you."

In the NPC world, Lin Li carried the sleeping Black Tower back to her own room; it wouldn't be right for everyone to squeeze into Estella's room.

Black Tower's sleeping face was unexpectedly serene, completely belying her usual haughty and arrogant demeanor. After settling in, Lin Li checked her phone; Black Tower's character card had been updated.

[Member: Black Tower] [Age: 18+]

[Affiliation: Genius Club]

[Status: Bonded] [Bond Level: 20]

[Actual Functionality: Viewpoint Sharing]

Lin Li and the Black Tower had quite a few close encounters just now, so their bond level reached 20, and the [Perspective Sharing] function was unlocked.

The technique of teaching Estelle to hold the gun with her feet has also increased her affinity level, from 40 points to 50 points. Lin Li guesses that when the affinity level reaches 60, a new function should be unlocked.

He only glanced at the characters Black Tower and Estelle; his main attention was focused on another character card.

That's Kaffa's character card! [Featured Character: Kaffa] [Age: 18+]

[Faction: Star Core Hunters]

[Status: Bonded] [Half Degree: 0]

[Available Functionality: None]

Kafka's status has changed to "Bonded," which means she has also come to the NPC world.

Just before Lin Li made the bet with Black Tower, Lin Li's phone vibrated. He seemed to be fiddling with his phone casually, but he was actually checking who had arrived.

Once he confirmed that it was Kafka who had come, he took the opportunity to propose the bet with the Black Tower.

Black Tower thought the space station in the real world was her domain, but little did she know that Lin Li's methods were far more amazing than she imagined.

"Is this the containment module?!" Kafka's eyes narrowed, and she instinctively tensed up. Wasn't she resting in the staff member's room? How did she end up here?

"Silver Wolf, what happened? Did you teleport us to the containment module?" She noticed Silver Wolf busy beside her and asked. "The Star Core is stored inside. That Black Tower guy has quite a collection!" Silver Wolf operated the terminal, talking to himself.

"What star core? Wasn't the star core already sent into the host body?" Kafka didn't react for a moment, but then she realized that something was wrong.

This silver wolf is so dull!

Although her expression and demeanor were exactly the same as the real silver wolf, lifelike and without the slightest flaw, Kafka keenly noticed that the silver wolf's gaze was not fixed on her.

She ignored her own question and continued talking to herself, as if reciting lines from a script, the same lines they used yesterday when they raided the containment module to search for the star core!

What's going on? Have I traveled back in time?! No, wait!

Kafka shook her head. Even if she traveled back in time, Silver Wolf shouldn't ignore her!

She reached out and patted Silver Wolf on the shoulder, but as expected, she was ignored. This wasn't Silver Wolf; it was just a doll that looked exactly like him!

So where did I end up sleeping all this time?!

The first update is here! Thank you Luo Bingchen for the monthly ticket support, thank you so much!!

Chapter Twenty-Six: Kafka's Attitude

Now that it was confirmed that the silver wolf was not the real silver wolf, Kafka had no intention of lingering there any longer. She cautiously left the containment section, intending to check out the main control section.

She encountered many people along the way, and at first she even tried to use a spell to control a clerk and ask him about the situation. But the spell failed!

She can't sense the power of the Word of Power!

This discovery startled her, but thankfully, the people here, like the silver wolf, were all talking puppets, as if they were following a fixed program.

Have I wandered into a virtual world?

Kafka tested everyone she encountered along the way, but not a single one of them was alive.

It seemed like a bustling, vibrant place, but it was all part of a pre-programmed process. Even someone as mentally resilient as Kaffa felt a chill run down her spine.

Just then, a handsome young man walked towards them. His appearance and demeanor were quite outstanding, and he wasn't wearing the uniform of a space station clerk, which made him stand out.

Kafka raised an eyebrow and habitually waved her hand in front of the big boy's face.

He was indeed very handsome, but she didn't expect him to be a real person; it was just a procedural test.

However, in the instant they brushed past each other, Kafka turned her head with a slight gasp. Her hand was being grasped by this big boy!

Before she could react, an extremely strong force came from the other person, and Kafka was caught off guard and pulled into his arms.

"Sister Kaffa is a bit naughty!" The boy's voice was magnetic, but to Kaffa, it was like heavenly music. Finally, she'd encountered a living person!

She was happy, but she had never been held like this by a man before, and she immediately tried to break free but failed!

Why can't I move?!

The series of unexpected events left even the battle-hardened Kafka momentarily bewildered and at a loss. She wanted to question the man, but found herself unable to speak, completely motionless.

"Hehe, sister, you must have a lot of questions right now. Don't worry, we'll talk slowly when we have time."

Lin Li restrained the alluring and beautiful woman, supporting her back with one hand and slipping the other under her legs to lift her up in his arms. Kafka possessed the most stunning figure of a mature woman, her entire being like a ripe peach, full, juicy, and curvaceous.

The curves are extremely attractive.

As soon as Lin Li touched it, he felt its incredibly elastic texture. He subconsciously rubbed it a few times, somewhat reluctant to let go. Despite being held captive and being carried like a princess, Kafka didn't seem particularly flustered.

Someone like her, who walks on the edge of a knife, has faced countless life-threatening situations. This is nothing compared to the fact that she didn't sense any killing intent in Lin Li's eyes, so she knew she was out of immediate danger.

Lin Li didn't say much, but silently carried Kaffa towards Estella's room, since Kaffa couldn't answer his questions right now. However, this time he didn't go into the bedroom, but placed Kaffa on the sofa in the living room, where two girls were sleeping, making it a bit crowded. "First, let me introduce myself. My name is Lin Li. I probably don't mean you any harm, but that depends on your attitude. If you can..."

If we can communicate well, we can live in peace; if we can't communicate properly—

Lin Li drew out the last syllable, his tone laced with threat.

"Alright, now I'm releasing you from control. It's best not to act impulsively!" Lin Li snapped his fingers with a faint smile, releasing the control. To Lin Li's surprise, Kafka didn't act impulsively after the control was released.

He thought he would have to go through another round of resistance and control, and then he could naturally punish him a little, which would raise the bond level enough to unlock [Perspective Sharing].

His words, seemingly a warning, actually contained a hidden threat. Those arrogant people generally don't fall for this and are usually ready to fight.

No matter what world you're in, the principle of strength is undeniable. If you can't truly demonstrate your strength, who will respect you just by talking?

Therefore, it's unlikely that a powerful figure like Kafka would tolerate this.

If we compare the NPC world to a large pond, then Estelle and Starbaby are two gentle dolphins, while Black Tower and Kafka are undoubtedly...

They are two great sharks, not easy to subdue.