Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　Just to avoid being comforted, Arya chose to put on a calm demeanor... it just felt a bit strange.

　The main reason is that Yaochuan Guang looks quite young...

　She doesn't like this kind of thing, and she can't imagine anyone else doing so.

　(Amuro: ...)

　(Char: ...)

　As Aria thought this, she looked at the almost lifeless planet in the distance: "And the planet is still there, perfectly fine."

　"Once the Star Alliance discovers that the calamities on this planet have subsided, they should be able to bring it back for further research."

　"Perhaps because of its unique characteristic of 'escaping the calamity,' it could directly leap to become a planet in the core area..."

　As Aria said this, she felt a strange sense of peace... She was almost at the point of enlightenment.

　The longer she spent with Cong Yu and the others, the more she felt her mental resilience was being continuously increased day by day.

　Sooner or later, she will become a person indifferent to joy and sorrow.

　Even if you told her that Cong Yu and his group could restart the universe and reshape destiny, she wouldn't be surprised.

　After a brief moment of thought, Yaochuan Guang spoke up: "Core area, planetary area, star area, stardust area... Is that right?"

　Looking at Yaochuan Guang, who was tilting his head blankly, Xiao Cui nodded and replied, "Yes, that's right... Yaochuan-jie, haven't you read that 'Hawkward Guide to the Universe'?"

　Yao Chuanguang laughed it off without offering any explanation.

　Instead of explaining, Cong Yu came to her rescue: "She just graduated a year ago, and in that year she had absolutely no interest in reading..."

　It will take at least three years before she regains her desire to read.

　Yao Chuan Guang scratched his head and chuckled, then, under Xiao Cui's disdainful gaze, changed the subject: "So, what's the difference between these different areas? Is it simply that they're closer to the Star Alliance headquarters?"

　Before anyone could answer, the AI's voice rang out first—

　[Warp charge complete. Warp countdown about to begin. Please be prepared for possible dizziness.]

　【7......6......5......】

　The universe seems to follow a pattern of counting down from seven numbers instead of ten...

　However, the aliens don't use strange number systems like base-7, and Cong Yu and his group couldn't understand why it wasn't base-10.

　What historical allusion might it be related to?

　Amidst everyone's confusion, Aria clutched the nearest thing to her, looking at the casually relaxed crowd...

　She was about to offer some advice, but in the end she kept quiet and simply answered Yaochuan Guang's question: "The difference between different areas is that they are closer."

　"But at the same time, the closer proximity will also create some significant differences, such as higher prices, higher housing costs, and more..."

　Before Aria could finish speaking, the ship's AI countdown reached "0," and then...

　Then, in the next instant...

　A brief feeling of weightlessness, which the woman in the book had already experienced on her spaceship, came over her.

　After regaining my senses...

　The planet Arka, which was originally visible from the cockpit, has disappeared, replaced by numerous spaceships and a new planet in front of us.

　The number of spaceships coming and going here is even greater than the number of ships on Alka, which serves as a starport... it's practically in the category of "crowded".

　Moreover, visible to the naked eye, countless spaceships were either jumping to this vicinity or jumping away amidst the warp light...

　The shipboard AI's voice sounded simultaneously—

　[We have arrived near the flip star. Please be aware of dizziness caused by the jump. If it becomes severe, please contact the medical team immediately.]

　Number of available medical ships near Flip Star: 4

　[Real-time remaining berths on FlipStar - 84001]

　[The most cost-effective berths have been selected. Would you like to proceed?]

　In the AI's voice, Aria, who was leaning on the table, clearly looked dazed and pale.

　"Forehead……"

　Feeling extremely dizzy, Aria looked at Cong Yu and the others who seemed perfectly fine, and coughed twice: "I knew you guys weren't normal... Head to the berth."

　Arya's issuance of such instructions to the AI ​​was undoubtedly a response to the concerns of Cong Yu and the others... meaning she did not need medical services.

　Although the dizziness she experienced during this jump was one of the more severe episodes of her life, it wasn't that serious.

　"Is this... the Reversal Star?"

　Xiao Cui's eyes sparkled as she looked directly down at the colorful city through the clouds that were gradually entering the atmosphere.

　The most cost-effective berth, selected by the spaceship's AI, seems to be on the night side of the planet...

　But the lights here are colorful.

　It's like a city that never sleeps...

　No… this is practically a “star that never sleeps”!

　"Yes, this is the Reversal Star. Countless people have made a fortune here, but even more have gone bankrupt."

　As she said this, after taking a few sips of Blue Sky Isle's drink, Aria's complexion improved considerably: "I've never liked this place, but..."

　As she said this, Aria looked at Cong Yu and her group.

　In the end, he didn't choose to finish his sentence...

　Chapter 942 Air Rifle Target Practice

　"The key elements that define a betting game are the 'rules,' the 'conditions for winning,' and the 'stakes,' which are of paramount importance."

　"Any betting game that begins in writing or by submitting a betting application and summoning drones will be recognized by the laws of this planet."

　"This applies even if the stakes are the other person's life."

　"When the game starts, we call in drones to arrive. The drones will record everything and judge and record the outcome."

　Arya tirelessly explained these things to everyone, saying, "And most importantly, 'fairness' doesn't exist."

　"Some civilizations can breathe underwater, so they might offer you a bet on 'holding your breath underwater.'"

　"Some people have already strapped on jetpacks, and they'll race you to see 'who gets to the top of the tower first.'"

　“As long as the rules do not explicitly prohibit it, all behaviors are permitted. However, some subjective and ambiguous rules can only be judged by drone AI to determine whether they are reasonable or illegal.”

　"For example, there are two rules: 'Let's all have fun betting together!' and 'You must always keep smiling during the betting process.'"

　"If you look serious during a betting game, the latter might lead to you being judged to have lost, while the former is more likely not to."

　“…” Arya paused, looking at the excited and curious crowd around her, and said speechlessly, “Are you even listening?”

　Yao Chuan Guang pointed excitedly to the roadside stalls and exclaimed, "Oh! Air rifle target practice!"

　Xiao Cui laughed at Yao Chuan Guang's words and began to talk about how she won a grand prize with a bow and arrow at a summer festival a few years ago.

　The happiness of that time is still vivid in my mind.

　Aria: "..."

　While Ailiya remained silent, Cong Yu smiled and replied, "We're all listening, but to truly understand what to do, we still need to try it ourselves first."

　"We are confident that we can win even if the other side sets traps in the rules, but what if we are outmaneuvered..."

　"The worst-case scenario is that we blow up the planet and run away."

　Ailiya smiled at Cong Yu's "joke," but then, as if remembering something, her smile faded...

　Well, that was probably a joke, right?

　It must be true, right?!

　Meanwhile, the three members of the Wind City Squad had already started asking about the rules of the air gun game (gambling game).

　It's roughly 1,000 credits per game, with 50 bullets given per game to shoot at a moving target, and the score is calculated based on the number of rings.

　If the score is below 199 points, which means all 49 bullets hit the fourth ring, then the only reward is a souvenir and a consolation prize.

　It looks quite exquisite.

　As your score increases, the rewards also increase. If you hit all ten rings, your score will reach 500 points.

　So the reward is...

　The latest generation of Rick-5

　terminal.

　"..." Cong Yu pondered for a moment, then used his Rick-5 terminal to pay for Yao Chuan Guang and the others, before looking at Ailiya.

　"Isn't the Rick-5 terminal a unified product issued by Starlink?"

　In response to Cong Yu's words, Aria glanced at the tablet-like Rick-4 in her hand and said, "Theoretically, that's true, but in reality, the number is very small; it's still in the 'trial' phase."

　"Only a small number of new civilizations and Starlink staff who received the terminals were able to obtain Rick-5..."

　"If you want to buy one, the price of Rick-5 on the black market is around eight or nine thousand credits."

　Only nine thousand?

　Cong Yu thought to herself, squinting at the price of "air gun shooting"... 1000 credits per shot.

　Those targets were moving so fast, it was like they were flying...

　Even in such a challenging game, winning after hitting all the bullets doesn't feel like a particularly worthwhile gamble.

　Even for highly skilled people, it's not a very cost-effective job to source goods here... after all, people always make mistakes.

　Unfortunately, magical girls probably won't.

　In Cong Yu's mind, Yao Chuan Guang was shooting rapidly, smashing every target he passed... every shot hit the bullseye.

　"Great!"

　Yao Chuan Guang cheered, looking at the score of "500" displayed above the shop entrance, and then looked at the boss waiting for her reward.

　boss:"……"

　But the boss acted as if he didn't see anything, whistling and playing games... not even glancing at Yaochuan Guang.

　"Boss? I've already maxed out my score."

　Yao Chuan Guang spoke up, and only then did the boss slowly raise his head, a smile on his face: "Really? But you didn't call for a drone..."

　Yao Chuanguang: "!!!"

　Blue Sky Nagisa: "!!!"

　Xiao Cui: "!!!"

　Cong Yu: "!!!"

　Aria: "..."

　"Sigh... I didn't notice either."

　As Aria said this, she shook her head helplessly, then tapped on her terminal: "I'll use the Flip Star app to call one over."

　After Aria paid the bill, a drone gradually flew over from somewhere in the sky and followed the group.

　The drone's camera flashed, beginning to record the ensuing betting game.

　If you look closely, you can see a drone floating above the heads of many customers on the street... It seems that this is the norm for Flip Star.

　"Okay, I won't get scammed like this again."

　Yao Chuanguang seemed somewhat surprised by Ailiya's words, glancing at the smiling boss and then at Cong Yu and the others: "What about my score just now?"

　Then, in response to Aria's reply that "it's obviously invalid," Hikaru Yokawa seemed somewhat helpless: "Eh? How did this happen?"

　Lan Tianzhu, with a candy in her mouth, looked at the smiling boss, and a hint of warmth gradually began to ignite in her beautiful blue eyes.

　Cong Yu also began to approach the other party.

　However, at this time...

　"Hahaha... Never mind, never mind."

　The air gun shop owner laughed heartily, shook his head, and pulled out a wristwatch: "Here, little girl, this is your prize."