I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

Kanae Butterfly spoke softly to the Sword Saintess beside her, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Yes,"

The Sword Saintess's expression was very serious. She listened intently to the increasingly rapid heartbeats and breathing of the two men. "His body contains a very peculiar energy, warm and powerful, completely different from his substitute. It's incredible."

Before she could finish speaking, Durandal moved.

She didn't use any weapons, nor did she activate her Valkyrie armor. She simply lowered her center of gravity, pushed off with her feet, and charged towards Gu Ye like an arrow released from a bow.

The white, tight-fitting training suit perfectly accentuated her well-toned physique. Her powerful thigh muscles instantly tensed, and with a burst of energy from her waist and abdomen, she unleashed a swift straight punch that whistled through the air, aimed directly at Gu Ye's face.

Faced with this extremely fast punch, Gu Ye neither dodged nor avoided it, but simply raised his right fist as well.

His movements didn't seem fast, but he struck first despite being slower, precisely meeting Durandal's punch.

"boom!"

The fists clashed together, producing a dull, loud thud.

A visible shockwave emanated from the two of them, causing the hair of the girls watching to dance wildly.

Durandal felt as if her fist had struck a red-hot iron; a scorching and strange energy surged up her arm, making half of her body go numb.

What power is this?

It's even stronger than last time!

Startled, she immediately retreated, creating distance between herself and the enemy.

Gu Ye did not pursue, but simply flicked his hand, and golden ripples of energy flashed and disappeared from his fingertips.

"Come again!"

Durandal's competitive spirit was fully ignited, and she charged forward again. This time, her attacks were no longer simple straight punches, but turned into a barrage of continuous strikes.

Fists, elbows, knees, legs—every part of her body became a deadly weapon, each attack precise and ruthless, brimming with astonishing explosive power.

Beneath her tight-fitting training clothes, the smooth muscle lines of her back, her taut waist and abdomen, and her pert buttocks stretched and tightened with every movement, showcasing a wild and healthy beauty.

Sweat quickly soaked her clothes, clinging tightly to her fair skin, making her look even more alluring.

Gu Ye, on the other hand, was like a rock, standing firm despite the wind and rain.

He moved with wondrous footwork, his body dodging Durandal's attacks at incredible angles, while his hands moved like butterflies flitting among flowers, always managing to parry and deflect her attacks with the simplest movements at the most crucial moments.

His counterattacks were always perfectly timed; the golden ripples of energy sometimes transformed into scorching flames, and sometimes condensed into a solid barrier, defusing Durandal's ferocious offensive one by one.

After another fierce exchange of attacks, the two retreated simultaneously, creating distance between them.

"Ha ha……"

Durandal supported herself on her knees, panting heavily, sweat dripping from her pale golden hair onto the deck, her chest heaving violently.

But her face was beaming with an unprecedentedly joyful smile.

"That felt so good! That felt so good!"

Looking at Gu Ye, whose breathing was equally steady, she sincerely exclaimed, "You're the first person who can fight with me so enjoyably! Gu Ye, someone like you shouldn't remain unknown. Come back to Destiny with me! Let's fight together!"

"Thanks, but I'm just a homebody."

Gu Ye waved his hand, "Saving the world is something for you professionals to handle. I don't have such lofty ambitions."

"A shut-in?"

Durandal's face showed obvious confusion. "The otaku I know are all like people who stay in their rooms all day, looking listless and lacking any ambition. But you are completely different. You are strong and full of energy."

"Lady Durandal, Mr. Gu Ye, please have a towel."

Rita had already prepared chilled towels and drinks, and handed them over with a smile.

"Because this guy isn't a proper otaku at all!"

Kitagawa Kaimu retorted loudly from the side, "He just simply likes making butter!"

"I'm seriously collecting figurines and buying merchandise, so why can't I be considered an otaku?"

Gu Ye took the towel, wiped his sweat, and said with some helplessness.

"Talk is cheap, let's see the evidence!"

Kitagawa Kaimu proudly took out her phone, opened two photos, and then turned the screen to everyone, "Come on, everyone, be the judge, which of these two rooms looks more like an otaku's room?"

In one photo, the walls of the room are covered with all kinds of posters, the bookshelves and cabinets are densely filled with figurines, models and comic books, and there are several unopened game console boxes piled on the floor. Although there are many things, they are all categorized and organized in an orderly manner, full of persistence in "love".

In another photo, the room is so clean and tidy that it looks like a showroom. Apart from the computer on the desk and a few neatly arranged figurines, there is almost nothing else in sight.

"Of course it's the first one! Is there even a question?"

Kiana was the first to shout.

"Agreed. The information density and focus on a specific culture in the first room far exceed that of the second."

Bronya analyzed the situation calmly.

"Hmm... The owner of the first room must be someone who loves life very much."

Kanae Butterfly said with a smile.

Without a doubt, everyone chose the first photo.

"did you see!"

Kitagawa Kaimu put her phone away and puffed out her chest triumphantly. "That room that looks perfectly normal is Gu Ye's! And look at mine! This is the real otaku!"

"and!"

As if remembering something, she continued to complain, "This guy's schedule is ridiculously healthy! He goes to bed at 10 p.m. every night and gets up at 6 a.m. to exercise. His gaming time is also strictly regulated. This is not the life of a proper otaku!"

"Hehe, I think that liking anime and games is just a hobby."

Rita spoke up gracefully to help Gu Ye out of the awkward situation, "We can't hastily label someone as a 'homebody' and attach a fixed label just because of their hobbies. Everyone has the right to choose their own lifestyle, doesn't they?"

Gu Ye cast an approving glance at Rita and gave her a thumbs up: "Well said, Rita. I really do prefer a maid like you who can understand people's hearts."

Hearing Gu Ye's praise, Rita's smile became even brighter. She took a step forward, leaned slightly forward, looked directly at Gu Ye, and said something that was enough to ignite the entire room in a half-joking, half-serious tone.

"Then... Lord Gu Ye, do you wish to marry Rita?"

Upon hearing this, the deck fell into an instant silence.

The next second, Kitagawa Kaimu was the first to get angry.

"Huh?! What are you talking about, maid?!"

Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, she darted between the two, shielding Gu Ye behind her, and glared at Rita, "Don't think you can say things like that just because you're pretty! Gu Ye wouldn't like a scheming maid like you!"

"That's it!"

Mei immediately stood beside Haimeng, her tone less intense but her attitude equally firm, "Miss Rita, you can't make jokes like that!"

W chuckled with delight: "Tsk tsk tsk, what an interesting development. Hey kid, why don't you just take her in? I think this maid is quite capable, at least much better than some of those paramecia who only know how to eat and those poor magicians."

"Who are you calling a poor magician?! I'm not poor now!!!"

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Rin Tohsaka's forehead veins bulged.

"Who are you calling a paramecium?!"

Kiana retorted angrily.

"Lord Gu Ye is a being who guides the world toward the light, like a supreme god!"

The Sword Maiden's reaction was the most devout and the most agitated. She gripped the Libra sword tightly and glared at Rita with hostility. "His existence cannot be blasphemed or slandered in any form!"

"Well, everyone, calm down."

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Kanae Kocho tried to smooth things over, but to little avail.

In an instant, the deck was filled with chatter and chaos, while Rita, the instigator of all this, simply stood there smiling, enjoying the show she had orchestrated.

Looking at the girls on the deck who were in chaos because of her words, Durandal gave a helpless smile.

She turned her head and whispered to Rita beside her, "Gu Ye is really popular."

"Hehe, Lady Durandal is clearly very popular too."

Rita covered her mouth and chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She changed the subject, asking casually, "Speaking of which, I really don't know what kind of person Lady Durandal likes."

This question startled Durandal.

Her gaze unconsciously swept past the arguing crowd and landed on the black-haired boy who was surrounded by girls and looked completely innocent.

"Well..."

She thought about it seriously for a moment before slowly speaking, "First of all, you have to be able to defeat me."

"After all, if I can't even protect myself, how can I put people at ease?"

However, as soon as she said it, she felt that there seemed to be something wrong with this standard.

After all, looking at the entire Destiny Realm, there are very few people who can surpass her in pure martial arts skills.

She shook her head and added, "However, that condition is still too harsh. Hmm... then it'll have to be someone who understands me. Someone who can understand why I'm fighting and comprehend the responsibility I bear."

As she said this, her gaze met Gu Ye's again, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

"Of course, it would be even better if there were someone who could both defeat me and understand me."

"is it?"

Rita followed her gaze, her smile becoming meaningful, as if she were thinking something.

This minor incident quickly subsided amidst everyone's playful banter.

When everyone discovered that this luxury cruise ship not only had a full range of entertainment facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool, cinema, game room, and KTV, but also that the restaurant served top-notch cuisine from around the world prepared by top chefs from Destiny 24 hours a day, and that everything was free, the girls immediately forgot their earlier unpleasantness, cheered, and scattered to begin their own enjoyment.

Wow! This crab leg is so big! It tastes so good!

Kiana held a giant king crab leg in her left hand and a piece of roasted meat in her right, her mouth stuffed full.

"Idiot Kiana, your eating manners are awful."

Bronya complained with disdain as she elegantly put a slice of steak into her mouth.

"Gu Ye really has good taste!"

Rin Tohsaka, holding a glass of expensive red wine, sighed contentedly, "If I were flying in one of those fighter jets, I wouldn't get this kind of treatment! This is the life of the upper class!"

"That's right!"

Kitagawa Kaimu soaked comfortably in the warm jacuzzi, her eyes half-closed. "Let's go to karaoke later! And then go see a movie!"

Listening to the girls' exclamations, Gu Ye simply leaned back in his recliner and silently drank his juice.

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Chapter 83 The Bet with Su.

"Are you kidding me? Taking a plane?" Gu Ye thought to himself.

I don't want to experience the feeling of a plane crash from a great height.

Ever since I met that old guy, I've felt like I've been infected with the passive curse of "my plane will always crash when I fly".

To prevent my fellow group members from suffering like me, choosing the safest option, a cruise ship, is the best solution.

The night's voyage was spent in laughter and joy.

As the first rays of sunlight touched the sea the following morning, the majestic Tower Bridge appeared on the distant horizon.

The cruise ship slowly docked in the middle of the Thames River.

After enjoying a very lavish breakfast, everyone gathered on the deck again.

"Okay, everyone."

Gu Ye clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention. "It's time to get down to business."

He looked up at the seemingly empty blue sky, his expression turning serious.

"The 'One Vehicle of a Thousand Realms' that I am looking for is right above this sky."