In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

There seemed to be a strange smell in the air, which made Xiaosan frown.

Seeing Christa's expression, which looked like he was about to find a hole to hide in, he sighed softly and tried to comfort him in a gentle tone: "Everyone is like this. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

However, Christa just lowered his head, not daring to look him in the eyes, his body trembling slightly, and it was obvious that his emotions had not yet calmed down.

After a while, Christa said in a very low voice, "Takashi San." Although her voice was soft, Takashi San still heard it keenly.

"Huh? What's wrong, Christa?" Takashi San responded in confusion.

Christa was silent for a moment, then mustered up the courage to ask, "Will you dislike me?"

When Takashi San heard this question, he immediately replied gently: "How could that be? Christa is so cute, I like her so much!" His answer made Christa feel at ease.

After hearing what Kozo said, Christa's eyes flashed with doubt, and she asked softly, "Really?"

"Of course it's true." Xiao San nodded solemnly. His eyes were firm and sincere, as if they could penetrate Christa's heart. "I swear to God, Christa is the cutest person in the world in my eyes."

Hearing Takashi's affirmative answer, Christa's face broke into a brilliant smile... The doubts in her heart instantly dissipated, replaced by an indescribable joy and peace of mind. Without hesitation, she threw herself into Takashi's arms and hugged him tightly.

"I like Xiao San the most, too." Christa's voice was gentle but firm.

This is something Takashi San has learned from interacting with countless women his age over the past forty years: women are mostly auditory creatures. Throughout their lives, women love to ask men numerous questions, such as, "I love you, do you love me?" ("If your mother and I both fell into the water, who would you save?" / "I bought eight Swiss rolls, you ate two, the kids ate four, and there are two left in the refrigerator. Will you give them to me?"). If a man answers quickly, women think...this guy answered without thinking, so he definitely doesn't love her. If a man ponders before saying "I love you," women think...this guy took so long to answer, so he doesn't love her deeply enough.

Why is this? I don't know. Xiaosan is a professor, well aware of the concept of "crossing careers and becoming a civilian scientist." His understanding of female psychology is limited to personal experience and information he's gathered from conversations with colleagues.

In a previous life, Xiaosan was chatting with a friend who was engaged in related research and received this answer: In addition to innate differences, the human brain also undergoes a pruning process. From the embryonic stage to birth, the human brain forms a complex network of connections, which represents innate differences. As people grow, hormones, social roles, self-perception, and the division of labor in society... all continuously prune these complex connections until they are formed later in life. Some traits are more important due to heredity, while others are more important due to nurture.

By the morning, thanks to the good cooperation Fred had already established with the officers and soldiers of the garrison, the carriage carrying the goods had easily passed the city search and entered the Trost District of the Rosey Wall. (This method of slipping through inspections is so common that it has become an industry.)

On the way, Fred stopped the carriage in a secluded section of the road. Seeing that there were no one passing by, he moved a few boxes of goods away, opened the wooden boxes underneath, and let Xiaosan and Christa out.

Fred's eyes fell on a glass bottle filled with a pale yellow liquid at the innermost part of the box. He looked at Xiaosan meaningfully: "Hey, kid, is that yours?"

Kozo was about to admit it on Christa's behalf, since she was a girl, and it didn't matter to him. However, Christa spoke first, nervously saying, "Yes...it's mine."

But Fred shook his head, a hint of disappointment in his tone: "It's yours! That's meaningless."

Why was he disappointed? Xiao San later learned that Fred was a priest of the City Wall Church.

Fred looked at Xiaosan and Christa and whispered, "Listen up, you two little ones! The situation here is very complicated. It's different from where you've been before. Don't mess with the wrong people... Be careful and try not to attract attention." He paused and continued, "If you're caught, remember not to give me away. I still have a lot of work to do here. If you dare to hinder me, I'll kill you."

After saying this, Fred seemed a little worried and added, "Also, try to avoid crowded places and don't talk to strangers casually. People in the city are unpredictable, so don't let them get tricked and sold."

Finally, Fred waved his hand and urged, "Okay, let's go. Remember what I said, kids."

Kozo and Christa nodded, then hurried off onto the streets of the Trost District.

On the street, Christa was strolling with Xiaosan.

Accustomed to life in a country manor, Christa was captivated by the bustling scene in the Trost district. She looked around curiously, her eyes filled with novelty and excitement. The streets were lined with stalls of all kinds, vendors hawked their wares, and people came and went.

However, Christa noticed that Takashi San seemed indifferent to all this. His expression seemed a little absent-minded, as if something was weighing on his mind. 'So, Takashi San is from a wealthy place?' Christa thought.

"Takashi San." Christa gently pulled Takashi San's sleeve.

"Hmm?" Takashi San responded doubtfully, turning to look at Christa.

"Is there something important that brings you here?" Christa asked with concern.

Xiao San hesitated, as if weighing something in his mind. Just as he was about to speak, a familiar voice suddenly rang in his mind. It was the voice of the system: "Reminder: The mission target is in the Trost District; Reminder: The mission target has joined the current training corps."

Christa innocently watched Xiao San's hesitant expression, waiting for his answer. Actually...even if he didn't want to say it, it was okay.

Takashi San looked at Christa, "Christa, I do have something very important to do. But..." He paused, as if thinking, and whispered, "Let's find a place to live first. I'll talk to you when we get there."

Christa nodded, "Yeah, I understand."

Chapter 14: 014 Triggering a new mission: Capture Allen's mother, Mrs. Carla

Kozo has a simple character. Despite his more than forty years of experience in his past and present lives, his character has been shaped by his upbringing: born into a middle-class family in the golden age of Japan, he has not suffered major setbacks in his studies or work, nor has he encountered cruel things... The more outstanding and lucky people are, the circles they enter tend to be filled with people who are easy to get along with, but they will only occasionally encounter some annoying guys.

There's a difference between "knowledge gained from books" and "understanding gained through experience," and a gap between "seeing someone else's suffering from a third-person perspective" and "experiencing it firsthand." Therefore, Xiaosan instinctively tends to trust others and tends to assume less of them.

In a somewhat shabby hotel room, Xiaosan and Christa sat on the edge of the bed... Xiaosan took a deep breath, "Christa, actually, I came to the Trost District this time to look for someone, and... the person I'm looking for will join the training corps this year."

"Joining the training corps?" Christa held her chin, and her pensive look looked particularly cute.

Suddenly, Christa seemed to have thought of something important. Her eyes lit up and she asked anxiously, "Xiao San, let me confirm first, do you know what the Training Corps is?" She didn't remember having said this to Xiao San, and Xiao San had never asked before.

Xiao San shook his head honestly, "It should be a place for training soldiers, right?"

Christa sighed, his tone filled with a hint of helplessness and doting: "As expected! There's no other way, I'll tell you."

But Christa was only a young child, and she couldn't explain anything more specifically. What Kozo had learned from Christa was that humanity had four major military units, each with its own distinct responsibilities. The Military Police, the king's entourage, had the privilege of living inland, overseeing the other armies; the Garrison Corps, responsible for the repair and maintenance of the wall, as well as some local security; the Survey Corps, the fearless warriors who ventured beyond the wall to investigate the Titans; and the Training Corps... two and a half years of training?

In short, Xiao San understood it this way. His brain started to work, and he began to judge the current situation:

"It's my third day in this world. According to Christa, the troops participating in the training corps are likely young children. Does that mean the target of the mission is about my age? But..."

"But why does the system emphasize the 'penalty of mission target death'? Although this world is dangerous, the system's deliberate emphasis indicates that special attention is needed..."

"Attack on Titan? The name of this dungeon... Previously, the system gave me quests and rewards related to anime and light novels, or special effects dramas. This world should be the same..."

"The mission target should also be the protagonist? It's very likely... No, it would be terrible if he's not the protagonist. If he's just a minor role, he'll be eliminated easily."

Watching Takashi San rest his chin in thought, Christa's eyes gradually softened and deepened. He stared at him... captivated by his handsome face and resolute gaze, he gradually became entranced.

At this moment, Xiao San suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with determination. He said with determination: "I've decided. I'll join the training corps."

Hearing this, Christa nodded and said, "Well, I'll go with you then."

Xiao San looked at her in surprise, "The army is very hard. Are you really determined to join me?"

A trace of disappointment flashed across Christa's eyes. He lowered his head and whispered, "Do you dislike me being a burden to you?"

Xiao San quickly denied it, "No, no, no, you've already helped me a lot. I'm just worried that it will cause you to suffer a lot."

Christa shook her head. "I'm not afraid of hardship, and staying by your side won't make me feel any less." Her voice was soft, but filled with unshakable determination... Her eyes looked at Xiao San lovingly, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a warm smile. "You saved me... Then again, you hired me, so it's only natural for me to stay by your side and help you, isn't it?"

Xiao San looked into Christa's eyes and said slowly, "Thank you."

As evening approached, the sky gradually darkened, and the afterglow of the setting sun cast a shadow on the cobblestones of the alley... Ymir stood in the shadows of the alley, her gaze piercing the dim light as she gazed at the inn not far away. "That idiot, he's still so naive," she muttered to herself.

Ymir took a deep breath and slowly walked into the alley. As she walked, she complained, "Really? Why should I care about her life or death?"

At night, Ymir curled up in the corner of the alley, wrapped in the robe draped over her body... The biting night wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness, but she had already gotten used to it.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes, acutely aware of movement ahead. She quickly stood up, her body tense, and stared ahead warily. She saw a figure slowly approaching, its outline barely illuminated by the moonlight filtering through the dark clouds.

"Don't be nervous, I have no hostility." The shadowy figure stopped and spoke soothingly, "You've been following us. Although I don't know who you are, I think you must be a friend of Christa."

The dark clouds just moved away from the moon, and the obscured moonlight began to shine again... The moonlight shone on the other person's face, and Ymir could vaguely see the other person's young figure and handsome face in this rare light.

Ymir watched him gently put down the items in his arms, and said gently: "These are for you. If you don't take them, I think someone else will take them away soon."

Ymir felt angry just looking at him, "Who do you think you are? A savior? You're pretending to be a good person, it's disgusting. You don't need to meddle in my business!"

Xiao San turned and walked away, saying as he walked: "Grandma once said that the sun is great because it can even illuminate the dust."

Ymir was stunned for a moment, then looked at his back angrily, spitting foul language and cursing: "You son of a bitch, are you saying I'm dust? I won't touch your dirty thing." Her voice echoed in the empty alley.

Takashi San didn't look back, but just left a faint sentence: "Maybe, but dust can also shine in the sun." After that, he disappeared into the night, leaving Ymir alone in the alley.

Is this arrogance? This is a truth Ymir didn't want to admit, but she had to admit it from the bottom of her heart. Ymir followed this guy all the way, observing his every word, every move, and every behavior. She came to the conclusion: this guy is simply too perfect.

"Impossible! There's no such perfect person in the world. This person must be pretending," Ymir told herself over and over again. But when she finally faced him, she felt truly insecure... Admitting that her "rival" was superior to her was painful.

Ymir was about to go back to sleep when a cold wind suddenly blew over her, and she felt a little cold. She stopped and looked at the thing that the guy had just put down.

Her eyes fell on the package that was gently placed on the ground. In the moonlight, the package seemed particularly eye-catching...or should we say, it attracted her attention?

Without using the Titan's power, Ymir doesn't have the ability to easily get a lot of money like Takashi San. The little money she has is used to buy food first, then clothes... Ymir doesn't consider wasting money on housing. But even so, Ymir is very frugal.

"I really don't want to touch this guy's things, but..." She hesitated, then slowly walked over, bent down and picked up the package.

The package wasn't heavy. When she opened it, a warm feeling washed over her. Inside was a thick coat, some food, and some copper and silver coins. She gently stroked the coat, a complex mix of emotions welling up in her heart.

Upon returning, Xiaosan opened the door to his hotel room and, as soon as he entered, he felt a warm breeze... Christa, dressed in a thin dress, ran over from the bedside and threw herself into Xiaosan's arms. Her petite body was soft and delicate, and the touch of her made Xiaosan's heart flutter. The pleasant fragrance emanating from her body made him even more intoxicated.

Takashi San gently hugged Christa and looked down at her innocent face, as if he saw Ai Li, his eyes full of doting.

Christa raised her head, looked at Xiao San with her clear eyes, and whispered softly, "Let's sleep together."

Takashi San nodded and responded gently, "Yeah."

Christa snuggled in Xiaosan's arms, her breathing gradually becoming steady, and she had obviously fallen into a deep sleep.

As the night deepened and the world quieted, Xiao San's consciousness began to blur, and he felt himself slowly sinking into sleep. However... just as he was about to fall into a deep sleep, the system's prompt suddenly rang in his mind.

"Ding." The system's voice rang out in Xiaosan's mind, clear and powerful. This sudden sound instantly woke Xiaosan up. "Ding, congratulations to the host, you have completed the first step of "Cuckolding". Reward: 1 Dinosaur Coin (Pterosaur) has been placed in the system's prize storage bag. The dungeon tutorial mission has been unlocked."

'The first step in cuckoldry?'

In the original story, Ymir and Histria Reiss were in love but not in a committed relationship, a pair of star-crossed lovers separated by life and death. In the current timeline, Ymir has already fallen in love with Histria, but due to the host's intervention, Ymir has experienced the pain of having her beloved taken away, which meets the minimum standard for completing the teaching task (witnessing it firsthand/suffering the pain of the victim).

"Historia? Ymir?" Kouzo wondered, he had no idea who these two people were.

The system did not respond.

Kozo's mind is open, but relatively speaking, in some aspects, his imagination is conservative (although he knows about the existence of "lily"). His first reaction when he heard "two people in love" was that they were more inclined to be a man and a woman, and he couldn't associate it with the woman from yesterday.

"So..." Xiao San paused, "What is the teaching mission?"

"The system has detected that the host's cohabitation skills are extremely poor, lacking awareness and means, and their will is weak... The teaching tasks are lower-difficulty training tasks formulated by the system based on the host's current low energy level. At the same time, the system will more actively guide the host, cultivate the host's cohabitation ability, and help the host complete awakening."

This time, it was Xiaosan's turn to remain silent. He truly didn't know what to say. He silently used his mind to scroll through the system interface, finally finding the "Dungeon Tutorial Task" function within the "Dungeon" section.

Dungeon teaching tasks

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Completed/To be completed/New tasks

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new task

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Dungeon Tutorial 1. Save Grisha's Wife (Carla)

Mission Description: This mission is a system-designed training mission designed to hone the host's ability to capture married women. Upon accepting the mission, the host will be transported to two years prior to the host's current instance at 12: PM on the same day.

Danger level: High (Note: A large number of giants will appear in this mission, so please be prepared)

Mission rewards: 1. Masato Kusaka's ashes; 2. Eiji Hino's underwear; 3. Two ordinary coins.

Kozo knew who Hino Eiji was, but Kusaka Masato… he couldn't remember for a moment (Kozo was a complete idiot when it came to names; he could remember the characteristics of characters in a work, but easily forgot their names). "Is he also a character in a knight show? Sounds like a minor role."

He knew about Hino Eiji. He was the main rider of Kamen Rider 000, the successor to Kamen Rider W, and a protagonist with a distinct personality and charisma. However, Kozo couldn't remember what special powers his underwear had... Could it be that he had forgotten the plot?

"What do I need ashes and underwear for?" Takashi San grumbled inwardly. If he had to choose, it would definitely be the ordinary coin at the end.

As Xiao San was thinking this, the system prompt sounded again, "Ding, the host has arrived at the mission save point. Do you want to exit the instance after saving?"

A transparent interface appeared before Takashi San's eyes, revealing two options...

whether.

"Now?"

While Xiaosan was hesitating, the system started counting down (30s) and prompted: When the countdown ends, this save point will be invalid.

"It seems the save point is a one-time use," Takashi San concluded.

Although he was worried about Christa's safety, Xiaosan felt relieved as long as he thought of the system's previous explanation: "After entering the copy world, the time in the original world will stop."

When the light flashed, Xiao San's body suddenly disappeared without a trace. Christa, who had been lying on Xiao San, was still sleeping soundly...

In this copy world, time in the room is still flowing.

Chapter 15: 015 A date with Kaguya Shinomiya, the abandoned Christa

孝三再次睁开眼睛时，映入眼帘的是熟悉的公寓房间......那台依然亮着的笔记本电脑屏幕发出微弱的光芒。时钟屏幕依然显示是晚上0点0时，1秒、2秒、3秒......秒数正在走着。

He sat up and tried to clear his mind.

Honestly, Takashi San didn't have the drive to complete his so-called "teaching assignment." He honestly asked himself, "Is it true that I don't have any interest in seizing someone else's wife?" He seemed to have a slight interest, just a little.

"Considering the efficiency of completing the mission... taking the teaching mission would also help with the efficiency of completing the mission, so I can return to Ellie and the others faster, right? But the risks of the teaching mission are too high, and the reward won't be much help in getting home. Why not just ignore it?"

Just when he suddenly felt unmotivated, the words came to his mind: "Grandma once said that when doing things, you should stick to them like you're stuck to natto."

Takashi San's lazy gaze hardened. After all, how could someone who could earn a doctorate be someone with a weak will?