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

[Affiliation: Yalilo - VI]

[Status: Bonded] [Bond Level: 102]

[Operable functions: perspective sharing, real-time communication, reality mapping, shared perception, and simultaneous flight]

Although Lin Li used force to win over Cocolia today, and the two have no emotional foundation, as long as the final step is broken, the bond level will be forcibly reached 100%.

That's pretty good. Even if Cocolia is unwilling, Lin Li has now unlocked various functions related to her, which will definitely help in correcting her personality in the future!

Reaching 100% favorability with her also contributed 600 host experience points and 800 skill experience points to Lin Li. Furthermore, a [quest] was even triggered on Cocolia.

[Task Objective]: Correct Cocolia's personality and free her from the seductive influence of the Star Core. [Task Reward]: Cocolia's half-degree +10, 500 skill experience points.

This is a good task. Lin Li was going to do this anyway, and he can also get some of the rewards along the way. Although the experience points are not many, they add up and the benefits are quite considerable!

NPC World, Kripper Palace.

Cocolia lay helplessly on the bed, still not fully recovered from the experience of pain and pleasure she had just gone through.

After resting for a while, she regained some strength and managed to clean herself up and get dressed.

Looking at the red flower on the bed, Cocolia's feelings became incredibly complicated. Her purity, which she had guarded for so many years, had been taken away by a man so inexplicably.

She felt like she was dreaming. She had just taken a nap, and now she was like this? But it all felt so real, it didn't seem like a dream.

She got dressed and ran out of the palace, ready to go out and see what was going on.

Cocolia was certain that this was Kripper Castle; every brick and tile looked familiar to her. However, there was no one in Kripper Castle. She walked out of the gate and onto the streets of Belleburg, which were also deserted.

It was as if everyone in Bellenberg had vanished in an instant!

Could this be Bellenberg's fate? Everyone else is dead, and I'm the only one left?

Cocolia couldn't help but start to overthink. As the Great Guardian, the pressure on her was immense. She knew that Belloborg was on the verge of collapse and wouldn't be able to hold on much longer.

She wanted to save the city, but she was helpless and had no way to do so.

It was precisely this overwhelming pressure that gave the Star Core the opportunity to seduce her. Wait... before Lin Li left, she said this wasn't her original world, that she could go back!

Cocolia suddenly remembered Lin Li's words and quickly returned to her slender palace. Ignoring the various traces of the still wet bed, she found a relatively clean spot to lie down.

In the real world, at Cripper Castle.

Cocolia opened her eyes and looked at her position. It was the same as when she first fell asleep, not the position where she had been lying in that other world.

So... was everything that just happened just a dream? Cocolia subconsciously looked down and pulled her coat tighter.

The scene that greeted her eyes struck her like a thunderbolt; her plump breasts were covered with various marks, those red streaks...

It was all caused by that person named Lin Li! It wasn't a dream!

It's all true! I was actually... by that guy named Lin Li! Was what he said about the star core also true?

After all, Cocolia had been the Great Guardian for so many years. After a brief moment of shock, she forced herself to calm down and began to think.

Actually, Lin Li has a misconception here. The power of the Star Core cannot always follow Cocolia. At this stage, the Star Core has not had that much influence on her.

Belloborg was, after all, the last bastion built by the city builders to resist disaster, and was blessed by the star god Krippe, the protector of the city.

The Star Core cannot recklessly channel its power into Beloberg now. If it truly had that ability, it wouldn't need to bewitch anyone; it could simply use the Rift to overwhelm Beloberg.

It can only sneak in with a wisp of consciousness, bewitching people like Cocolia who have mental problems.

Even this kind of infiltration cannot be carried out frequently. It is only occasionally that a wisp of consciousness is released to brainwash Cocolia. It took a lot of effort to trick her into gathering the Silver Guards to attack the Rift.

Yesterday, the vanguard of the Silver Mane Iron Guard suffered a setback in the Rift. Star Core was afraid that she would give up, so it sent a wisp of consciousness over. It just so happened that Lin Li and Xing Bao came to visit and discovered Xing Bao's special qualities.

Therefore, even in the real world, Cocolia can still maintain the ability to think independently and is not constantly influenced by the power of the Star Core. The Star Core cannot monitor her every move.

Cocolia's expression kept changing, and finally she seemed to have made up her mind. She changed her clothes and left Crepper Castle.

"Go and call Bronya to my office!" She found the guard at the gate of Cripper Castle, gave him a curt order, and turned back to her office.

Chapter 122 You Can Be Punished in the Real World Too!

It was only five or six in the morning, and it was still dark. Bronya hurried into Cocolia's office.

She felt uneasy. Although the Great Guardian was diligent, he rarely dealt with government affairs before dawn. Could something serious have happened? Thinking of the Iron Guards' large-scale attack on the Rift Realm over the Silver Case, she felt even more uncertain.

Bronya was against such a sound attack on the Rift. When Lin Li arrived yesterday, she was arguing with Cocolia about it.

The vanguard of the Silvermane Iron Guard suffered setbacks and losses at the Rift, while the Iron Guards in the lower zone were withdrawn. The accelerated erosion of the Rift caused chaos, and the fact that the High Guardian actually ordered the sealing of the passage between the upper and lower zones was even more incomprehensible to her.

“Mother, you wanted to see me?” She pushed open the office door, and Cocolia sat at her desk, deep in thought. “Bronya, you’re here. How’s the pursuit of the criminal going?”

"There's still no word. It seems they knew we were coming to capture them, so they left the hotel beforehand and disappeared without a trace," Bronya said helplessly.

Although she didn't know why her mother suddenly labeled this group as rebellious traitors with ulterior motives, she had to carry out the order given by the Great Guardian. However, the process of carrying out the mission did not go smoothly.

Because of the attack on the Rift, the Silver Iron Guards were already short-handed, and with their attention diverted to hunting down criminals, they were even less likely to achieve anything.

"I've called you here because there are a few things I need you to do immediately!" "Please speak, Mother."

"Immediately withdraw the Iron Guards attacking the Rift and switch to a defensive posture. Leave enough manpower to guard the outer perimeter." "What about the lower area?" Bronya was delighted to hear that Cocolia had finally changed her mind.

"Lift the blockade of the upper and lower zones, and redeploy the Silvermane Iron Guards from the lower zone back to guard the outer perimeter and ensure that the Rift Monsters do not attack the civilians."

"Then, put all the remaining Iron Guards into the pursuit of that group of rebels. We must catch them as quickly as possible, understand?"

In the NPC world, Lin Li noticed Cocolia as soon as she left.

He also wanted to see if his corporal punishment had any effect, so he turned on [Perspective Sharing] and connected to Cocolia's perspective to see how she would react.

Lin Li was still gratified when he saw her summon Bronya and change the arrangements for the Silvermane Guards.

This showed that her harsh discipline and those words had worked; she had begun to doubt Star Core's words. However, when she heard Cocolia demand that Bronya intensify the search for her and her group, she immediately lost her temper! "Are you never going to stop?!"

Lin Li decided to teach her a lesson right now!

Even though he's currently in the NPC world, he still has ways to teach Cocolia a lesson! Lin Li teleported back to Kripper Castle in the NPC world, to Cocolia's bedroom.

Cocolia, in her NPC form, was sleeping on the bed when Lin Li pulled her into his arms. He then used the [Costume] function to undress her with a single click, revealing Cocolia's stunningly beautiful, curvaceous body once again before Lin Li's eyes. He wrapped one arm around Cocolia's waist and placed the other hand directly on her...

Suddenly, she exerted force on her large snow rabbit!

In the real world, Bronya was greatly encouraged by Cocolia's order and solemnly replied, "Rest assured, Mother, I will definitely capture these rebels as soon as possible!"

“Very well, go… Oh!” Cocolia was elegant, but suddenly groaned in pain, clutching her chest, her expression becoming very complicated.

It seemed like pain, but Wen also seemed to be enjoying it a little.

"Mother?!" Bronya was startled by Cocolia's sudden groan and asked urgently, "What's wrong?!"

She stepped forward to check on her, but Cocolia stopped her: "No...don't come any closer, I'm fine...oh~!" How could she be fine!

Bronya wasn't stupid; she could tell that nothing was wrong, so she lifted her leg to go over and check on the situation.

Cocolia is not only the Great Guardian, but also Bronya's adoptive mother, so Bronya is naturally very concerned about what happened to her.

"Don't come any closer! That's an order!" Cocolia saw her lift her leg and quickly shouted to stop her. "Go and lock the door. Don't let anyone in!"

Seeing Cocolia's stern expression, Bronya knew she was serious, so she had no choice but to lock the door as she was told.

He returned to his original spot and looked at his adoptive mother with concern.

Cocolia knew that kicking her out like this wasn't realistic, so she could only bite her lip and try her best to resist the feelings in her heart.

She knew this must be Lin Li's doing! It was definitely Lin Li's doing!

When the companionship level of the recruited members reaches 80, the [Perception Sharing] function will be unlocked. The feelings generated by Lin Li's actions on the NPC characters will be fully reflected in his real-world counterpart.

Just like now, when he grabs the NPC Cocolia's big snow rabbit with force, the pain generated is reflected back to Cocolia in the real world.

This feature has been unlocked on other girls as well, but Lin Li has not found a suitable scenario to use it. Using it to punish Cocolia would be a good choice.

Cocolia was completely caught off guard by the sudden attack and cried out in pain, immediately drawing Bronya's attention. Lin Li struck her several times with heavy blows, causing Cocolia to continue groaning, making it impossible for her to fool Bronya, who was concerned about her.

Then Lin Li's actions became gentler. He used two things at once, observing the situation in the real world with [Perspective Sharing] while enjoying the giant snow rabbit Cocolia had in his mouth.

That wonderful and comfortable feeling of pleasure was transmitted to Cocolia in the real world. She was so comfortable that she almost groaned out loud, but she was afraid of arousing Bronya's suspicion, so she could only try her best to hold it in.

For Cocolia, the initial pain caught her off guard, and she didn't know what was happening to her. But as the feeling of pleasure grew, she knew that it was definitely Lin Li's doing.

This feeling is exactly the same as when he bullied me before!

That bastard! He definitely overheard her orders to Bronya through some unknown means and is deliberately retaliating against her! But I won't give in like this!

Cocolia gritted her teeth, desperately resisting the pleasure emanating from the depths of her soul, and refrained from making a sound.

But Bronya could tell that she was enduring a lot of hardship, and beads of sweat had already appeared on her beautiful forehead.

Lin Li saw her hard work and endurance, which made him even more interested. He reached one hand directly into the valley and broke through the barrier!

"Ugh!" Lin Li's sudden change of tune almost made Cocolia lose her composure, and she even hummed a half-nasal sound.

Two chapters released in quick succession. By the way, the author is going back to his hometown to visit his elderly relatives tomorrow, so updates will be difficult to maintain.

There might not be one, but there might be one chapter. I'll try my best to finish one chapter, and I'll make up for the missing ones when I have time.

I've been trying hard to get back into the groove and catch up on updates these past few days, but my sleep schedule has been completely disrupted and I haven't adjusted yet. I'll get back on track as soon as possible!!!

Thank you 522401 for the monthly pass!

Chapter 123 Cocoa's Shameful Moment

Just then, Cocolia's communication device on the table rang, a dialog box popped up, and Lin Li's handsome avatar flashed, which he had made using his own selfie.

"Did you enjoy the surprise I gave you, my respected Great Guardian? Are you still going to pursue us?" It really was him!

Lin Li confirmed Cocolia's guess through a message sent via [real-time communication]!

"I will not yield! You are not getting away!" Cocolia typed a line of text, her voice trembling, and clicked send. "It's alright, let's continue!"

Bronya watched Cocolia's actions with some curiosity. She felt that her mother's voice sounded strange! It didn't sound as pained as it had at the beginning?

Bronya was raised from a young age to be the next Great Guardian, and her studies focused on governing Beloberg and resisting rifts and cold waves. Her understanding of matters between men and women was quite superficial.

If she knew more, she could probably guess what was going on with Cocolia's forced, swallowed groan. Cocolia's teeth were practically grinding to powder!

Because Lin Li's flirting was very gentle, completely different from when he bullied her before!

Having been with so many girls, his skills have undoubtedly reached the pinnacle. This gentle approach is irresistible to anyone.

Not to mention a mature, sophisticated woman like her who has just tasted meat for the first time!

Lin Li had already opened the door to a new world for her, and it would be difficult to close it again, especially since he had now directly entered and started teasing her! His hands were still exploring the scenery inside the door, and the gurgling sound of water echoed in the NPC world's Cripple Castle.

Of course, there would be no sound of water in the real world, but Cocolia was already sitting weakly at her desk, struggling to support her body.

"Eek...!" A soft moan escaped from her tightly clenched lips again. This time, she couldn't swallow back into the NPC world. Lin Li held onto a soft bean and gently twirled it between her fingertips.

He deliberately moved gently, unlike his previous roughness, but Cocolia couldn't bear this gentleness at all!

In the real world, accompanied by that plaintive groan, Cocolia's slender waist swayed violently, like a fish out of water. "Mother?" Bronya's eyes were filled with concern.

Although the two have had some disagreements recently, she still genuinely respects and cares for her adoptive mother, and her reverence for Cocolia has never changed.

"I...oh...no...it's nothing!" Cocolia was a little annoyed. It was a good thing that her adopted daughter cared about her, but couldn't she just shut up? Every time I answered her, I lost my composure!

Bronya's gaze grew increasingly strange. She sensed that her mother wasn't in pain but rather seemed to be experiencing pleasure? Her face was so red, not the sickly red of someone with a fever, but a captivating, alluring crimson!

Even Bronya, who is also a woman, felt her heart race because of the alluring charm that Cocolia was exuding at that moment!

Cocolia was undoubtedly extremely beautiful; no one, male or female, could ignore her charm, especially when she was in the throes of spring! In the NPC world, Lin Li, watching their interaction through [Perspective Sharing], almost burst out laughing—this was too exciting!

Lin Li's palate had already become quite discerning, and he wasn't very interested in NPC girls who didn't provide emotional feedback. He would only play with them once a time just to mark them.

But he definitely had a lot of fun today!

He decided to retaliate even more severely against this wicked woman who dared to continue pursuing him! Let's see you keep your mouth shut, let's see you try to catch us!

Lin Li took off his clothes again, lifted Cocolia's legs from the NPC world, and placed them on his shoulders! The evil dragon has descended from the mountain, bravely venturing into the secret realm!

"Oh~~!!!" Cocolia in the real world could no longer hold back and tilted her head back, letting out a leisurely and beautiful sound. "Mother...?" Bronya was a little unsure of what expression to make.

Even if she were slow on the uptake, she wasn't entirely ignorant about matters of the heart, and she was already starting to grasp the meaning. Was her mother falling in love?

Although I don't want to use this word, it seems to be a fairly apt description. However, my mother has always been dignified and composed. Even if she had certain needs, she wouldn't do it in front of me...

There's something wrong here!

Bronya, being exceptionally intelligent, kept analyzing the situation in her mind. Meanwhile, Cocolia was even more distressed!

Her feeling was strange. For a moment, she even thought that Lin Li was hiding in front of her and humiliating her like this!

The sensation of being touched and kneaded on my body felt so real, like there was a pair of invisible hands constantly moving.

But she waved her hand to shoo him away, only to find air before her, not the invisible Lin Li she had imagined. Surely his body couldn't have become ethereal too?