Want to be human, but cube-like

For her, the concept of being tired doesn't exist.

So, what should we do now?

Lately, Alex has been spending her evenings shopping with Aine and taking her home, and it seems like she hasn't had this time to herself for a long time.

Come to think of it, my current equipment should have been upgraded a long time ago, right?

I opened the backpack and checked it. Inside, there was a set of iron equipment, a famous sword called "Silver Paper Bamboo Light", and several unnamed swords called "Puppet".

Because she hadn't paid much attention to the development of Sky Island for the past two weeks, even though Xiangzi had exchanged a bunch of coins for her and she had enough money to trade with the villagers, Alex still hadn't upgraded her equipment.

Let's just upgrade our equipment now.

After confirming that the door was locked, Alex, who had nothing to do for a while, finally remembered her main job as an adventurer. She returned to the Sky Island, rummaged through the warehouse, and found the various currencies that Xiangzi had stored there.

Then he went to open the workbench and began to carefully examine the synthesis recipes.

The famous sword she currently possesses, [Silver Paper Bamboo Light], was obtained after she acquired the farmer villager. She bought bamboo from him, synthesized the nameless sword [Puppet] from it, and then upgraded it.

Because she can't acquire the Flame Rod for the time being, Alex's broken blade, the White Sheath, cannot be upgraded to the Nameless. It's stuck here, and there's no need to waste iron ingots to repair it.

Since the Nameless Sword, a prerequisite for many katana-wielding routes, cannot be synthesized, Alex will have to choose another route.

After confirming the recipe, she took the [Silver Paper Bamboo Light] and ran to the lower monster-spawning tower. With a few quick strikes, she cleared out the monsters inside and completely depleted the durability of the [Silver Paper Bamboo Light].

Holding the broken piece of Silver Paper Bamboo Light, Alex ran to the villagers and bought a portion of red dye and some minerals.

Having broken a bunch of nameless swords [Puppet] before, she didn't need to worry about whether the consumption of Radiant Soul Fragments would keep up. She readily synthesized two Radiant Soul Iron Ingots on the workbench, then threw in a string, a Radiant Soul Fragment, and the red dye, and finally put in the broken [Silver Paper Bamboo Light].

The pale gray blade, reflecting a cold light, appeared before her eyes.

The sharp blade [Nameless] and red jade were then synthesized.

Alex gripped the dark red hilt of the knife and swung it casually; it felt quite good in her hand.

It's barely comparable in weight to the sharp blade [White Sheath].

The previous swords up to [Silver Paper Bamboo Light] only cost one iron ingot in total, and the rest of the materials were all wood and bamboo. They felt light and flimsy in my hand. After using the sharp sword [White Sheath], which was made by combining two iron ingots and one gold ingot, it was really not used to using [Silver Paper Bamboo Light] again.

Theoretically, the next synthesis route for the Nameless Ruby Blade is two Fox Moon Blades, namely the White Fox and the Black Fox. Both are already the final forms of the main body of the katana module. Their base attributes may not be very high, but after upgrading, they will receive several enchantments, and their strength can definitely be said to be top-notch.

But we still have to go back to the same problem: whether synthesizing the [White Fox] or the [Black Fox], both require obsidian and flame powder, and she currently has no way of obtaining these two materials.

Furthermore, the White Fox and Black Fox require the Nameless Ruby to have the Tier 1 enchantments of Steal and Undead Slayer respectively to synthesize, and this can only be done by fishing and trying one's luck.

However, she did manage to fish up another enchanted book, which she could use.

Alex pulled a Power II enchantment book from her backpack, crafted an anvil, casually placed it on the ground, and then tossed the Nameless Ruby Blade into it.

By the way, I spent another level of experience to change the name to Red Jade. This sword went from being sealed to becoming a demon sword in one step, skipping the process of being imprinted.

Not only does it gain the ability to use Dimensional Slash due to the Power Enchantment, but as a demon sword, Red Jade can also restore its durability by consuming hunger points when it is stored in the backpack and not held in hand.

That way, she won't need to carry a bunch of swords with her anymore.

Satisfied, Alex gripped the hilt of her knife and unleashed a dimensional slash at a passing Enderman. Watching the dark purple spatial vortex, riddled with cracks, completely annihilate it, she nodded in satisfaction.

This makes remote output methods even more diverse.

Alex casually crafted a set of diamond equipment, instantly forgetting all the troubles of the day.

She wants to go out and find a witch to test her knife on!

Alex casually stuffed a bunch of strange meat sushi into her bag, then hurriedly left the sky island and ran upstairs.

"Xiangzi! I'm going out for a walk!"

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P.S. The second half of the chapter seems a bit padded, but excluding the parts that were edited, the main text is already about two thousand words long.

Volume 1: Chapter 172 Should we...move out?

When Xiangzi heard Alex calling her, she was standing in the bathroom, staring blankly at the beautiful naked girl in the mirror.

Her freshly washed hair hung wetly over her shoulders and down to her chest, with a few strands of blue hair swaying in the air as the water droplets fell, making her look slightly dejected.

Startled from his reverie by Alex's voice, Xiangzi realized his current state.

In early March in Tokyo, winter was not yet completely over, and even in a steamy bathroom, one could still feel a bit cold.

She wrapped her arms around herself, shrugged slightly, and took a few steps back until her fair and delicate back pressed against the cold tiles.

Her delicate body trembled slightly from the sudden chill, and Xiangzi reached out and turned on the shower.

"I see."

The sound of the pattering water drowned out the words.

With a barely perceptible tremor in his voice, Xiangzi responded to Alex in the corridor outside.

"Be careful on the road..."

Then, she listened to Alex's footsteps gradually fading away until they disappeared completely.

He let out a heavy sigh, but the knot in his heart did not lessen in the slightest.

She was avoiding face-to-face communication with Alex.

Xiangzi didn't really understand what he was afraid of.

Or perhaps, she wasn't afraid, but rather didn't know how to face it.

Alex and Aine are dating.

Since learning about this before noon, a whole day has passed, and Xiangzi still can't quite believe what she's seen.

What you see in the soundproof room is absolutely real.

Moreover, when she left, she was so distracted that Xiangzi couldn't quite remember whether she made any noise that might have disturbed the two people inside who were being intimate.

But Aine, she most likely noticed.

Both Xiangzi and Aiyin behaved differently than usual today.

As for the carefree Alex, she still acted as if this matter had nothing to do with her.

Clearly, she is the one who should take the initiative to step forward and handle this matter properly.

As her emotions surged, the rising steam once again covered the mirror in front of her. Through the haze, she could only vaguely see Xiangzi's fair and slender body, drenched and disheveled by the pouring water.

Her long, wet eyelashes made her eyelids feel heavy. She squinted and quickly washed herself, ending her brief moment of relaxation in the bathroom.

After drying himself off, he returned to his room and collapsed heavily onto the soft bed. Xiangzi's legs hung limply, his small, delicate feet, still rosy from his bath, swaying back and forth on the edge of the bed.

Go to bed early...

Thinking about it, she gently turned over and rolled to the center of the bed, habitually picking up the little blue octopus beside her.

Then the movement paused.

Just as she was about to close her eyes, she subconsciously glanced at her own chest.

They met the gaze of the grumpy octopus, which was pouting and looking down.

The two little blue heads, one big and one small, had exactly the same expression.

Gritting her teeth, Xiangzi pulled the little octopus out of her arms, intending to throw it forcefully off the bed, but she hesitated and instead tossed it lightly to the foot of the bed.

I pulled the blanket up, covered my head, and buried myself in the covers.

One minute……

five minutes……

"call……!"

Xiangzi abruptly threw off the covers, let out a long sigh, and sat up with a slightly annoyed expression.

She eased the tightness in her chest and abdomen that had made it hard to breathe, and then glanced at the little blue octopus sitting at the foot of the bed, staring back at her.

"Ugh……"

How could I possibly fall asleep... It's only eight o'clock.

Xiangzi glanced at his phone and sighed softly.

Moreover, as soon as she closed her eyes, all she could think about was the scene of Alex and Aine embracing each other, and she couldn't calm down and fall asleep at all.

Perhaps, even if she falls asleep, she will see the two of them being intimate in her dreams?

Her eyes were unfocused as she stared at her phone screen, her thumb swiping aimlessly across it, refreshing the Line interface again and again.

In the past, she would usually listen to music or vent her emotions on the piano to calm herself down during such times, but now, Xiangzi has a more effective way.

She put on a coat, a pair of white socks, and slippers, then pushed open the door and went downstairs.

Alex had only been out for a short while... Normally she would stay outside for at least half an hour, but lately she had been coming back very late, so she should have plenty of time, even if she stayed for an hour or two.

Thinking about how long he should stay on the Sky Island before returning to his room before Alex came home, and avoiding meeting Xiangzi, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

So, the reason Alex has been staying out so long every night lately... is because she's with Aine...

She bit her lip, her thoughts sinking with each step she took down the stairs.

Do they go on dates every night?

A wave of bitterness washed over Xiangzi once more. She quickened her pace, as if fleeing from something chasing her, and ran into the empty island.

It's as if this way, one can escape the torment of complex emotions and break free from those vexing pains.

It's as if as long as you hide in the sky island, you can find solace and forget your troubles in that peaceful and serene environment.

But even Alex wouldn't believe such psychological comfort.

On the contrary, it was only after entering the Sky Island that Xiangzi was able to more uncontrollably recall Alex's image in his mind.

Because this floating island belonged entirely to her.

Taking a deep breath, Xiangzi felt the earthy and fragrant scent of grass and trees mingling on the island. He gently tugged at his coat collar, walked to the small pavilion where he usually fished, and gazed into the distance.

It was early morning on the sky island, the sun was shining brightly, and the view was excellent. This weather was completely opposite to Xiangzi's mood at that moment.

Ultimately, what does it matter to me who Alex dates?

They weren't actually in a relationship close enough to interfere in each other's love lives.

Recalling the moments she spent with Alex, Xiangzi leaned against the fence, her lips pressed tightly together, her increasingly bittersweet emotions bringing tears to her eyes.

On the contrary, it was Xiangzi who owed Alex a favor and was accepting Alex's help.

They are not in a completely equal relationship.

Moreover, he not only eats Alex's food and lives in Alex's house, but he is also receiving a salary from Alex herself.

The work they did was just what a regular hamburger shop employee does.

This kind of investment is completely unequal.

If it weren't for not wanting to betray Alex's trust, making it easier to manage the Sky Island with her, and keeping Alex's secrets, Xiangzi felt that she would probably have left long ago because of that meaningless pride.

But now, Alex has found someone more important to her.

She's been shamelessly living here all this time. Aine, you must have something to say about that, right?

After all, he was currently living with his girlfriend.

Lowering his eyes, Xiangzi looked down and met his own clear reflection in the pool below the pavilion.

She looked at his reddened eyes and bewildered expression, unsure of what to do.

"Would it be better for me to... move out?"

The whispered words lingered for only a moment in the wind blowing across the floating island before quietly disappearing.

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I definitely can't post the original image (PS), so only the upper body is shown. Even so, there's still a chance it might get banned. Speaking of which, I have quite a few MyGo erotic images, but I can't post them, so it's a shame you can't see them.

Volume 1: Chapter 173 Surely luck can't just turn around like this?