After the proposal, the Valkyrie came to the door

"Alright then... Hey, by the way, how many CGs have you drawn so far? Can I take a look?"

Qingque leaned closer, somewhat curious.

Anliang did not refuse, and casually clicked the mouse to display the completed drawing.

"First, there are the character illustrations, which I have already finished. As for the CGs, I drew them according to the order of the plot you wrote. Right now, I have just finished drawing the scene where Mansui is taking a bath with the protagonist."

As Qingque listened to Anliang's explanation, she looked at the drawing and exclaimed in amazement.

She knew that Anliang was chosen by Bronya to be the art director, so his drawing skills must be pretty good, but she didn't have a specific understanding of it until now when she saw the CG image after it was colored.

The exquisite visuals go without saying...

What amazed Qingque was that Anliang perfectly combined anime and traditional Chinese ink painting style, making it feel completely natural.

The female protagonist, Man Sui, is also extremely vivid in An Liang's writing, showing just the right temperament in line with the plot. For example, the fierceness when she holds a dagger like a feline hunting, the agility and cuteness when she performs shadow puppetry, and the... charm when she exposes her smooth shoulders while soaking in the bathtub.

"Wait a minute, isn't this CG of Man Sui taking a bath a bit too erotic? And with that seductive, alluring expression, if you added heart-shaped pupils, she'd be no different from a succubus!!"

Qingque gasped and couldn't help but complain.

If the previous CG images were already very well drawn, then the last image of Man Sui taking a bath is of a higher quality.

This gave Qingque a feeling...

Is having An Liang draw clothed characters a bit restrictive? Isn't he actually better at drawing adult content?

"Is it very erotic? But your plot is about succubi in the late Ming Dynasty, isn't it?"

An Liang scratched his head and looked at Qing Que with a puzzled expression. "This part of the plot is about Man Sui teasing the male lead. She knows the male lead won't make a move, so she acts recklessly. It's reasonable to draw it a bit bolder."

Making games isn't like drawing pamphlets; he wouldn't draw everything that's inappropriate for children.

However, the plot of Qingque required the game's female protagonist to have characteristics similar to a succubus from the late Ming Dynasty, so Anliang could only use his painting skills worthy of the name Lei Huojian.

"Well, that's how I wrote it, but this is really beyond my expectations."

Qingque was a little unsure of what to say.

Her original intention was to write a story about ambiguous feelings to increase the plot, but Anliang's extraordinary performance made the plot seem like a pornographic film.

Hmm, now that I think about it, it doesn't seem so bad!

Qingque fell into deep thought, then nodded slightly as if she had thought of something.

"Maybe I should revise the plot and make the CG a bit bolder, as long as it doesn't cross the line..."

"By the way, how did you draw the female lead so vividly? It feels like your understanding of this plot is even more thorough than mine; you seem to have completely seen through Man Sui's logic of action?"

Qingque appeared humble and eager to learn, trying to gain inspiration from Anliang to further improve the plot.

An Liang blinked, looking slightly bewildered, before chuckling.

"I wouldn't say I have any understanding, I just have some experience in this area. Well, you'll probably understand when you have a partner in the future."

"Hey, does this mean you got teased by a girl while showering, just like the protagonist in the game? Was it Alicia? You guys are really something else..."

Qingque realized what was happening and her gaze fell on the ring on Anliang's left hand. She hesitated to speak because she was embarrassed.

What an innocent look! It seems this mahjong prodigy has never been in a relationship.

Anliang smiled knowingly, tidying up the drawings as he spoke.

"Teasing someone you like and seeing their reaction is just a normal thing... If you want to understand the specific feelings, you can start a relationship."

"Then forget it, being single is great."

Qingque shook her head vigorously. "Love is a luxury in modern society. If you get married, the cost is even higher. There are car loans, mortgages, and the pressure of supporting elderly parents and young children. It's like mortgaging your future for decades. If something unexpected happens, you could fall into hell."

Well known.

A married, high-paid engineer has a lower quality of life than a single convenience store employee.

Single people have low living needs and a lot of money that they can freely spend, but marriage is different.

Once a person gets married, they will have many vulnerabilities that they cannot let go of.

Capital has precisely targeted this point, exploiting your weaknesses, stuffing you with a bunch of unreasonable jobs, and inflating the prices of things that are actually priced the same to the point that it will take you decades to buy them, leaving you with no choice.

In the end, the value of your hard work throughout your life is thus taken away and given to a small number of people who reap without sowing.

Qingque can slack off with complete confidence, has time to play mahjong every day, avoids overtime whenever possible, and doesn't have to worry about the boss's mood at all.

Men like Anliang and Kevin, who are already married, are living the life of corporate slaves. Even if their bosses ask them to work overtime voluntarily, there's nothing they can do, and they also have to face enormous financial pressure.

"What you said makes sense, but if you can find true love, all this hardship will be worth it."

An Liang smiled faintly and said with a sigh.

Since ancient times, love and marriage have been viewed primarily from a material perspective. Marriage is often seen as a means of coexisting and increasing resilience against risks.

Marriage is not cost-effective these days, and people can live better on their own, which has led to a surge in the number of single people.

But if two people truly love each other, spiritual fulfillment surpasses all worldly material things, and can even create miracles that turn the tide... Anliang has seen many such warriors of pure love, including himself.

"I'll think about it when I meet my true love. If I don't, I'll just spend my life playing mahjong!"

Qingque said nonchalantly, glanced at the artwork on the computer a few more times, chatted with Anliang about her feelings, and then suddenly realized that she had actually been more than ten minutes late leaving get off work today.

"Hiss, it's getting late, I'll be going now, see you tomorrow!"

P.S.: Just giving an update on the game's progress and briefly touching on the protagonist's views on love, so that he can be even more twisted when he's humiliated by the Valkyrie later, hehehe. There will be another update tonight, returning to the blood-soaked main storyline. You can vote for me now!

Chapter 84 Valkyries with Exceptional Skills!

Realizing that I hadn't left work on time...

Qingque hurriedly said goodbye and ran off from the studio, her carefree figure probably rushing off to a card game.

I have to say, being single has its advantages!

Anliang watched Qingque's departing figure, a hint of emotion flashing in his dark eyes.

Originally, I was just showing Qingque a few finished drawings, but unexpectedly, the two of them started talking about love.

To be fair, he quite agreed with Qingque's opinion.

These days, love is indeed a very luxurious and precious thing.

Moreover, the deeper the love, the more painful the hurt will be. Anliang, who has been repeatedly forgotten by the people he loves, understands this deeply.

The precious memories accumulated bit by bit are erased in the blink of an eye by reincarnation. He subconsciously shows a warm smile to the Valkyries, but can only be met with wariness towards strangers... These unspeakable pains are suppressed in Anliang's heart time and time again.

Anliang was once a sunny and cheerful young man, just like Kevin. But the power of time has left him scarred and he can no longer smile.

"Actually, after being forgotten once or twice, I realized that without resolving the Cocoon of the End, I could never experience love like an ordinary person..."

Anliang looked at the twilight outside the window, seemingly recalling some unbearable past, and his expression became somewhat helpless.

He's not some simple-minded fool. Once he realizes he's trapped in a cycle of reincarnation, even if he has someone he likes, he'll definitely wait until he breaks free from the cocoon before considering it, otherwise it will all be for nothing in the end.

However, Anliang's lack of interest in romance and his focus solely on causing trouble for the Cocoon of the End does not necessarily mean that the Valkyrie shares the same view.

Through repeated cycles of reincarnation, Anliang has come to know each Valkyrie intimately, knows how to interact with them in a way that makes them feel most comfortable, and always manages to play the hero riding on auspicious clouds to resolve various crises...

It's no exaggeration to say that Anliang is the epitome of Valkyrie's ideal type, the dream type of every Valkyrie.

Over time, as their affection for each other grew, few Valkyries could resist their desire for this Hyperion male succubus.

If I remember correctly, only Kiana and Bronya had serious relationships with him and eventually got together.

As for everyone else…

An Liang took a deep breath, and the familiar figures of the Valkyries flashed before his eyes.

Seele, that seemingly gentle and weak girl, with an easy-to-deceive appearance, is actually a natural-born cunning person, much more difficult to deal with than her seemingly fierce but actually arrogant inner personality.

In one of his cycles, he rescued Seele from the Sea of ​​Quanta, and the girl was so grateful to him that she asked to sleep with him.

An Liang didn't think much of it and casually agreed. Then, Bai Xi literally slept with him. After waking up, he was locked in the basement and exploited by the angry Hei Xi. Helpless, they established a relationship.

Raiden Mei, the queen who wields lightning, appears gentle but is actually very powerful.

During the cycle in which the two were together, she confessed her feelings to Anliang once, but Anliang politely rejected her with the excuse that "the collapse has not been destroyed, so how can I have a home?"

But Raiden Mei didn't give up. After returning from Paradise of the Past, probably at Alicia's suggestion, she took matters into her own hands and tricked him into signing the marriage application, then forcefully took advantage of him.

However, at that time he was actually confident of defeating the Herrscher of the End, so he half-heartedly complied with Raiden Mei's declaration of love, but unfortunately he was unable to defeat the Cocoon in the end.

Theresa and Fu Hua...

These two older Valkyries did indeed come together with him by accident, but An Liang couldn't really be sure how much human intervention was behind that accident.

All I can say is that the Valkyries on the Hyperion are all masters of extraordinary skills!

Anliang reflected on his love history, feeling deeply moved.

"Kiana, Mei, Bronya, Seele, Theresa, Fu Hua... Sometimes I can't help but think of the days I spent with them."

Even if all the precious memories of the past vanish in the cycle of reincarnation, they are still an important part of my life!

Anliang picked up the goji berry tea on the table and took a sip, his weathered eyes looking as if he were drinking.

Never mind, it's all in the past.

Having gone through so many cycles of reincarnation, Anliang has a very open mind about it.

After breaking free of the cocoon of the end, he was fortunate enough to be able to experience normal love like an ordinary person.

As for Kiana and the others, they have no memories of the past, and they can't even be considered ex-girlfriends, which he's long been used to.

"If fate allows, I'll become friends with Kiana and the others again, but we can only be friends for now..."

Anliang looked at the engagement ring on his left hand, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

In this everyday world line where the cocoon of the end has been erased, it was Alicia who picked him up from his emptiness and, with her passionate and innocent true self, rekindled his emotions, which had become numb from too many reincarnations, leaving an irreplaceable pink mark deep in his heart.

In six months, Anliang confirmed one thing—

He will always love Alicia!

That's why Anliang made his choice and took the initiative to propose on May 5.20th, bringing his relationship with Alicia one step closer.

"Although I met Bronya after that, with that connection, I guess I'll have a chance to meet other Valkyries in the future..."

"But whether it's just a day or an hour, since I'm already Alicia's fiancé, it's impossible for me to rekindle my relationship with Bronya and the others. This is the pure love I believe in!"

An Liang shook his head, banishing the images of the other Valkyries from his mind.

Stopping thinking about her past romantic experiences, Anliang focused her attention back on the computer screen, burying herself in organizing her artwork files and categorizing and archiving them.

After all this was done, about ten minutes had passed.

Anliang breathed a sigh of relief after finally finishing his work for the day, turned off his computer, and prepared to pack his things and leave.

At the same time, the phone on the table vibrated with a message.

[Miss Pink Fairy: I'm here to pick you up from get off work again today~ Surprised? Unexpected?]

"Isn't the role reversed? Usually, it's the man picking up his girlfriend from get off work, right..."

An Liang picked up his phone and read the message. As if hearing Alicia's sweet and playful voice, he couldn't help but squint and complain.

"Come to think of it, Alicia is a freelancer, so it seems reasonable for her to pick me up from get off work. But does that mean I'm being deprived of the fun of having a boyfriend?"

This is a philosophical question worth pondering.

However, it feels pretty good to have someone pick you up from get off work...

An Liang spun his chair halfway around, looked at the pink fairy who appeared in front of the studio and waved excitedly at him, and touched his chin with a hint of regret.

It's a pity Qingque ran too fast, otherwise he could have shown off his love... oh no, I mean provided some inspiration for writing romance scenes!

PS: The second update is here as promised, introducing the past and present lives of the protagonist and the Valkyries. Hehe, they were so ruthless in their past lives, their special skills in this life will surely be even stronger and more powerful!

Chapter 85 Alicia: Anra-nii-chan~?

"Anliang, is this where you work?"