Ark Simulator, don't I have no physical form?

"...Is Su Rui even an adult? Don't you feel guilty about using him like this?"

"Of course Suri is an adult, why does everyone say that!"

The Candle Knight glanced at Su Rui, who was sitting next to him, boredly munching on a cookie while holding a teacup. Any normal person wouldn't think that Su Rui looked like a mature adult, right?

Maria noticed the Candle Knight's gaze, turned her head to look at Suri in confusion, and then saw Suri's appearance.

Maria was momentarily speechless; the scene made it difficult for her to refute the Candle Knight's words.

However, Suri noticed the looks in Maria's and the Candle Knight's eyes and could roughly tell what they were thinking. She took a sip of tea and said somewhat indistinctly:

“I’m an adult, much older than you all. It’s just that most of the time, I don’t need to be on edge. Being able to do what I like is a luxury, and I want to enjoy it.”

Although Suri's theory is worth considering, both Maria and the Candle Knight felt that there was no need to discuss the topic anymore.

Volume 5, Chapter 282: Maria suddenly understood.

Maria glanced at Suri, who was still munching on a cookie, and couldn't help but sigh. Her gaze towards the Candle Knight became firm and serious.

“I’m not joking. Suri is indeed an adult. There’s no need to continue discussing this matter. So, Candle Knight, what did you originally want to say to me?”

"It's nothing, maybe I might need Suri's help... I have a feeling that way."

"Is this some kind of telepathic connection unique to literary girls?" Suri thought to Maria with some doubt. However, Maria was not in the mood to respond to the Candle Knight at the moment. She was just worried that Suri might be lured away by the woman in front of her.

On the surface, Maria said nothing, only nodding: "I can't make decisions for Suri, and besides, Suri probably can't go too far."

The Candle Knight said nothing, but focused his gaze on Su Rui, waiting for her reply.

Suri waved her hand: "If you need help, I should be able to, but not now. Well, if we're lucky, Old Deng will probably let me help you when you really need it."

When Su Rui mentioned "Old Deng," he was referring to the higher-level system, since Su Rui's choice of who to serve as the system depended on the decision of the higher-level system.

"...Thank you. There is a song about you in a collection of poems that has been passed down in my family. It also describes your appearance. So I would like to give it a try. Then I will not disturb you any longer."

Having received a response, the Candle Knight stood up, smiled at Su Rui, and then turned and left the players' lounge.

Suri and Maria were left looking at each other in bewilderment: "Suri? You actually appeared in such a distant era?"

Maria thought Suri's words were just a joke, and looked at Suri in surprise.

"I don't know, I originally thought it was just a joke."

Su Rui glanced in confusion in the direction the Candle Knight had left. He didn't even know that he had appeared many years ago. Logically speaking, those time periods shouldn't have any value, right?

Unable to figure it out, Su Rui directly asked the higher-level system, "Old Deng, are you listening to me? What's going on?"

Don't worry, it's nothing important.

The higher-level system is playing the riddle game again. Su Rui rolled her eyes, said nothing more, and didn't press the matter further.

He couldn't directly contact the higher-level system, nor could he beat her up to force the system to tell the truth. He could only accept it this way.

The idea that "bad children should be disciplined" is wrong.

The sudden display of subtitles from the higher-level system startled Su Rui, who glanced around warily:

"What? You want to come and beat me up? I'm not afraid of you."

There's no need for that right now.

"Tsk, old Deng, what's with all the bluster? It's nonsense."

Suri rolled her eyes in annoyance, ignoring the superior system's words, and simply got up and took Maria's hand:

"Alright, we've finished chatting, it's time for us to head back."

"Well, I see."

Maria nodded, and realizing that Suri wouldn't leave her like that, the corners of Maria's mouth couldn't help but turn up.

Once outside, Suri and Maria saw Zofia leaning against the car, looking at them with annoyance. Noticing Suri and Maria approaching, Zofia glared at them.

"So you guys finally decided to come out? What were you doing in there for so long?"

"We went to talk to the Candle Knight about the knightly tournament."

Maria opened the car door and got in, asking, "Auntie, where are we going next?"

"Of course we need to find a place to have lunch. Aren't you guys hungry?"

Zofia, sitting in the driver's seat, turned around and looked Suri and Maria up and down in the back seat, muttering to herself:

"I thought you two were doing something intimate while I was away. No wonder you weren't hungry, but I'm getting a little hungry waiting for you."

"Aunt!" Maria also heard Zofia's words and blushed, looking at Zofia with resentment.

However, as Maria looked at Zofia, she suddenly realized something. "Oh yeah, why didn't I think of that? Damn it! I should have eaten Suri first, and then taken her out to play."

In this way, even if someone wants to take Su Rui away, she can use her connection with Su Rui to directly and openly refuse their request.

"Hmm, you should thank me, Maria. I'll decide where we'll have lunch."

Zofia saw Maria's shy expression in the rearview mirror, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips. Then she started the car and, without saying a word, drove Suri and Maria away from the vicinity of the arena.

It must be said that the most important quality for journalists is speed, because they need to get the news out before their peers, whether it's a press release or a newspaper article.

Just as Maria and Zofia arrived at a restaurant and found a suitable place to sit down, before the food even arrived, Suri turned on the TV directly with the electronic remote control.

The first thing broadcast on television was about the kiss between Suri and Maria during the morning's Candle Knights arena performance.

The host embellished the story of the kiss between Suri and Maria, making everyone blush. Even Zofia, who wasn't involved, couldn't help but blush and look away from the television.

Maria, covering her cheeks in embarrassment, couldn't help but let out a wail: "Suri, didn't you say this would be reported in a positive light?"

“I already said that the news wasn’t reported in a bad way, was it? The host only questioned your tendency to practice pornography, he didn’t directly accuse you.”

Suri ignored Maria's reaction and started eating as soon as the appetizers were served.

"But like this..."

Before Maria could finish speaking, Suri gave her an annoyed look:

"Alright, stop thinking about it. Hurry up and eat. How about I show you the clips and press releases I edited?"

As she spoke, Suri pointed to the television, and the content on it suddenly changed, turning into a news anchor righteously accusing Maria of possibly being involved in human trafficking and crimes against minors.

Seeing Maria's stunned expression, Suri snorted coldly: "So, you still underestimate journalism. These guys will do anything and say anything for traffic and attention."

Volume 5, Chapter 283: Offering Loyalty

Lunchtime passed pleasantly amidst Maria's astonished and incredulous expression. Suri said nothing, but as she watched Maria, she couldn't suppress the ever-growing corners of her mouth.

After lunch, the expected thing happened: "Ugh, I'm not going out. How am I supposed to face anyone? Now everyone knows I'm a bad guy with masochistic tendencies!"

Maria covered her cheeks, too afraid to move, but the more she did so, the happier Suri became.

After all, it wasn't Suri who felt embarrassed, and with that thought in mind, Suri reached out and grabbed Maria's wrist:

"I was just about to head to the shopping street to see if there are any popular snacks in Kasimmier. Let's walk and see as we go."

As long as he could see Maria so shy and about to explode, Suri felt that even if people misunderstood him, it wouldn't be unacceptable. As long as Maria, whose emotions were even more explosive than his, was by his side, Suri felt that it wasn't so hard for him to accept his own state.

"I don't want to. I'm not a bad person. I haven't been involved with prostitutes. Su Rui is an adult."

"Yes, yes, of course I'm an adult. Okay, let's go. It'll be a bit tiring for me to carry you all by myself."

As Suri and Maria continued forward, Zofia couldn't help but smile:

"Alright, I won't disturb you two young lovers any longer. I'll drive you there and then leave immediately, okay?"

"Of course, no problem, thank you Auntie!"

Maria wasn't in the mood to answer, so Suri turned to Zofia with a sweet smile and winked at her.

"I...I understand." Zofia was captivated by Suri's smile, and her heart trembled slightly before she calmed herself down a bit:

"Alright, hurry up and go. If you're slow, I won't take you there."

As she spoke, Zofia walked past Suri and Maria. From an angle where Suri and Maria couldn't see, the corners of Zofia's mouth involuntarily turned up, and she even couldn't help but lick her lips.

What right does Suri have to say she's not a child? Besides, she's acting a little too tempting, making it hard for Suri to resist.

However, Zofia still didn't show her emotions. She led Suri and Maria to the shopping street that Suri had specified, and then stopped her car.

"Alright, we've arrived. You should get off now. Call me when it's time and I'll come pick you up... Oh, and if you want to stay overnight, that's fine too. Just remember to call me. But actually, it's better to stay at home. My castle is much better than the hotels outside."

"I understand, Auntie~, please stop talking." Maria said shyly, not daring to look at Zofia's face.

Suri didn't care at all; with Maria in such an awkward situation, he wasn't embarrassed at all.

Suri, holding Maria's hand, greeted Zofia as they got out of the car, "We're going out to play now, see you later, Auntie~"

It wasn't until Suri pulled Maria away a distance that Zofia, sitting alone in the driver's seat, finally breathed a sigh of relief, her cheeks flushed with frustration: "Honestly, why call me 'aunt'? I'm only a few years older than Maria and Margaret; they should call me 'sister.'"

However, there wasn't much to say right now. Zofia felt she needed to calm down a bit, so she started the car again and drove straight to her familiar bar, intending to talk to Old Koval and the others about Maria and Suri.

I feel it's time to start preparing for Maria and Suri's wedding.

With this in mind, Zofia began her operation.

Suri, holding Maria's wrist, couldn't help but smile happily amidst the admiring glances of passersby on the street.

"Shall we go eat something over there?"

"Didn't we just eat?" Maria asked, a little confused, but she still followed Suri and was pulled by him toward the food stall.

"So what? Just because we've had lunch doesn't mean we can't have snacks!"

Suri said matter-of-factly, pulling Maria to buy four snacks from the food stall.

"Suri, we can't eat too much."

As Maria said this, she saw Suri give her a mysterious smile: "Don't worry, I'll eat two portions by myself."

"But I can't eat two servings now."

Maria looked somewhat embarrassed, and Suri nudged her with her shoulder:

"Don't worry, I knew you couldn't eat two portions, so one portion is for someone else."

"Huh?" Maria was taken aback for a moment, and then she saw Suri take the four snacks from the shopkeeper, hand one to her, and hand the other to... Hinterlea, who had appeared there at some point?

"What is she doing here?" Maria stared wide-eyed at Hinterlea, thinking that it would have been better to just let her eat two portions. She should have gritted her teeth and eaten both portions anyway.

When faced with Maria's gaze, Hinterlea glanced somewhat guiltily at Suri: "I've finished my work. Suri said Rhodes Island won't arrive for a while, so I'm not working during this time, so... I came out shopping."

Maria was speechless, but Suri nodded, seemingly unconcerned.

"I know that, and I didn't blame you. Just rest well after you've finished your work. I already paid you your wages, right?"

“Yes, thank you, boss.” Hinterlea nodded, while Maria looked puzzled: “But there’s no money missing from my account?”

"Of course not, because this funding was allocated from the accounts of a business alliance."

As Su Rui said this, a smug smile crept onto her lips: "The business alliance is actually the real culprit that has been exploiting Cintrea, so isn't it normal to spend the business alliance's money?"

“That makes sense.” Hinterlea nodded, her gaze towards Su Rui now filled with a hint of respect: “By the way, boss, thank you so much for those two lapis lazuli.”

Although business alliances were the main reason, the most important and direct ones who exploited Hinterlea were those two lapis lazuli. The thought that Su Rui had given her the opportunity to teach them a lesson filled Hinterlea with gratitude as she looked at Su Rui.

"Hmm, so what did you do with those two lapis lazuli guys? Did you kill them?"

Su Rui was a little curious. He hadn't managed it carefully during this period; as long as it was generally running normally, he was too lazy to bother with it.

A gleam of excitement flashed in Hinterlea's eyes: "Killing them would be too easy for them. I gave them a good beating and assigned them a lot of work. They will continue to work for Ms. Cilantro. Please feel free to order them around!"

Volume 5, Chapter 284: Is Little Pony still innocent?

As she spoke, Hinterlea excitedly pulled out several photos from her pocket and showed them to Suri: "These are pictures of me teaching those two lapis lazuli a lesson. You might really like them!"

As he spoke, he was about to hand the photo to Su Rui.

"Let me take a look, Maria, why don't you take a look too?"

As Suri spoke, she leaned closer to Hinterlea and looked at the photo in her hand. Although Maria was somewhat unhappy about the closeness between Suri and Hinterlea, she still leaned closer to Hinterlea and looked at the photo in her hand.

These photos were probably taken by the Unarmored Alliance's men, since Hintraya used both hands.

In the photo, Hintlaya stands next to two bruised and battered lapis lazuli men, making a victory V sign, looking like Churchill making a provocative gesture after attending an enemy's funeral.

There's more than one photo; there are also several where Hinterlea strikes a cool pose while beating someone up, looking triumphant as she steps on two lapis lazuli statues.