I was raised in the simulator, and I’m really not a bad woman in Ark!

However, I seem to have an inexplicable sense of familiarity and trust towards the Doctor...

Could it be... that this is brought upon myself by the racial characteristics of Sakota?

After all, the legal system that the Sakota race relies on is the Ai supercomputer left over from the previous civilization for dealing with disasters. So for the doctor, a scientific researcher of the previous civilization, it doesn't seem impossible that the influence of the law would cause Ikaros to develop a good impression of the doctor... right?

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Well, Ikaros can use this excuse to deal with any situation, but he cannot use it to deal with his current feelings.

After all, if it was really the law that had an impact on Ikaros, then how do we explain Arturo's behavior?

You have to know that in the conversation just now, only Ekalos felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with the Doctor, while Arturo had no feelings towards the Doctor at all, at least on the surface. It might even be possible that Arturo did not have a good impression of the Doctor because of himself.

Indeed, after spending a long time with the Doctor, or Leanna, Ikaros might really be influenced by the law, and gradually open his heart to the Doctor, completely regarding the Doctor as his friend and someone he can trust, and might even, with the accumulation of feelings, regard the Doctor as his own family.

Just like in the game, Sakota's attitude towards the Doctor gradually turned to piety, love, protection, and understanding.

Based on his own characteristics, Ekaros felt that if he continued to get along with the Doctor, he would most likely regard the other person as his lifelong good friend and family member in the end.

But that is a possibility that only exists after I have spent an indeterminate amount of time with the Doctor.

You have to know that Ikaros is usually polite and approachable when socializing, and he always has a gentle, lovely and heartwarming smile on his face.

But anyone who has been in contact with Ikaros for a long time knows that Ikaros is just playing along.

There is rarely any sincere and genuine communication. At most, they will remember your name, and they will not even give anyone the title of nominal friend.

It's as if he has a natural wall in his heart that won't allow anyone to approach him casually or get to know him in depth.

So no matter what, the Doctor shouldn't be able to get along so well with Ikaros now.

Ikaros himself didn't notice anything at all, and he was communicating with the doctor as if he was an old friend.

That's strange, isn't it?

So there was no way Ikaros could deceive himself.

For some unknown reason, she did have a certain degree of affection for the doctor, and even cared inexplicably about the doctor's affairs.

Although he didn't know the reason, it would be impolite to say that Ikaros felt that for some inexplicable reason, he seemed to have subconsciously regarded the Doctor as his friend.

Even...it might be a relationship at a higher level.

But why is this?

She didn't quite understand and couldn't figure out the reason.

It's impossible that the old friend the doctor was talking about is really me, right?

But the timeline doesn't match up. Ekaros is very sure that he is a member of the current civilization of Terra, not some frozen meat from ten thousand years ago.

She had watched herself grow from a child to the graceful young lady she is today.

After thinking it over and over again, Ekalos, unable to get any results, simply gave up thinking.

Never mind. Since I want to interfere with Theresa's fate, I will confront the Doctor anyway, so I might as well get to know him in advance.

What's more, the Doctor is the destined protagonist of your game, the destined destroyer and savior of this land, the omnipotent protagonist who is destined to lead this land to defeat a series of threats such as Originium disease, demons, and sea heirs.

Ikaros felt that it was strange that he had developed a liking for the Doctor ahead of time, but it was not unacceptable.

After all, if Arturo is really driven out of Lateran and travels around the world in the future because of the world's correcting power, although Ikaros is willing to accompany his childhood sweetheart to travel around the world, the two of them can form a twisted band to travel around Terra, and then finally ascend to the highest stage in the Golden Theater of Leithania, and even show the Witch King a wave of music combos of love and bond.

But Ekalos also deeply understood that neither Arturo nor himself could travel around this land forever.

This is just like a bird that needs to return to its nest to rest regularly, and a plucked guitar string needs to be placed in a designated place for maintenance and replacement regularly.

As Sacotas, as human beings, Ekalos and Arturo need a home after all.

And in the selection of Ikaros.

The best destination is Rhodes Island, where your childhood sweetheart finally landed in the plot of the game in your previous life.

Although he was sent to Rhodes Island, a place with many talented people and beautiful scenery, by Lateran as a special dangerous element.

But Rhode Island did not restrict Arturo's personal freedom in any way other than playing.

After all, compared to those real monsters, Arturo is just an ordinary problem child in many ways.

And Rhodes Island recruited such guys.

In addition, the future Rhodes Island is built on the ruins of the Tower of Babel, inheriting Theresa's last wish and consistently practicing the path of idealism.

So no matter which aspect you consider, Rhodes Island is the only choice for the girls' final destination.

Although Ikaros felt that Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals would most likely cease to exist due to his interference, the Tower of Babel would probably not collapse. At most, it would just wander around in the future with a new look after leaving Kazdel.

But it would definitely not be a bad thing to establish a good relationship with someone like the Doctor in advance.

Although I do feel a little sorry for my childhood sweetheart.

However... considering that I did this for Arturo's own good, I think Arturo would definitely understand and forgive me even if he knew about this, right?

With inexplicable self-confidence, I had the same idea as the heroine in the book who was forced to have sex by the yellow-haired man.

For some reason, Ekalos felt that it was difficult for him to face his childhood sweetheart.

This feeling was a bit strange and she didn't like it.

Then he shook his head to drive this strange feeling out of his mind.

After finishing his inner thoughts, Ikaros looked into the eyes of his own Arturo, whose eyes were as beautiful and deep as obsidian, for a moment, and finally spoke slowly:

"...Maybe, that's why I feel she's a pretty good person."

"But compared to you, that doctor is still far inferior. After all, you are the one I care about the most, Arturo."

Giving an ambiguous answer, Ikaros is not a person who likes to lie, so she will not give Arturo an uncertain answer and assumption until she finds the source of her inexplicable trust in the Doctor.

But the only words he said with a smile at the end, those light golden eyes of Ikaros revealed his determination and affirmation.

After all, this feeling had been anchored in the deepest part of Ekalos' heart many years ago.

It is definitely not comparable to the so-called familiarity with the Doctor, nor is it comparable to those seemingly unreal yet real emotions in the simulation and those emotions in the inherited memories.

That was the feeling and promise that was brought to him by the first ray of salvation that Ekalos encountered in the dark night, and that had withstood the test of time and the precipitation of years.

It cannot be compared with any incomplete emotion that comes from the lack of companionship, lack of common experiences, and lack of mutual resonance.

Therefore, Ikaros' words would never be a lie.

Whether it is now, in the past, in the future, or in the eternal unknown.

This is the only thing Ekalos can be sure of.

Those were the last words she spoke at that moment, and those were the depth of her feelings for Arturo.

"Hey... Ikaros, you... you don't have to say such things. I, I understand..."

However, facing Icarus's long-lost straight ball, Arturo, who was not prepared for this attack at all, immediately had a cute blush on his face after a brief daze, like a frightened deer.

According to a certain game, the Arturo must have been hit by Ekalos's attack on the ammunition depot in the core area and exploded directly.

After all, this kind of straight ball attack that suddenly approaches me with sincere eyes and a gentle tone is really hard to refuse...

Anyway, Arturo felt that there was absolutely no way he could take this straight ball without any preparation.

Can’t you see that she’s almost turned into a steamed shrimp?

As for the matters concerning the Doctor and Ikaros, they had already been completely forgotten by Arturo after hearing what Ikaros said.

Since his childhood sweetheart said so, how could Arturo, as his childhood sweetheart, continue to think about that kind of thing?

I had already started to imagine in my mind which church I would get married in with Ekaros, what kind of wedding dress I would wear, and what kind of child I would adopt in the future as my and Ekaros's child.

Arturo has even thought about how to continue their relationship in the next life.

All I can say is that this is the straight ball that comes from true love at the last minute.

"Hmm? Why are you shy, Arturo? Don't you know your place in my heart?"

Looking at such a lovely Arturo, Ekalos, who was originally feeling a little heavy, simply gave up the idea of ​​continuing to think about things related to the doctor.

Instead, he looked at his lovely Arturo in front of him and gave a playful smile.

It is rare to see Arturo like this. After all, the offense and defense between the two sides have become a daily routine. It is really rare to find Arturo hitting a straight ball into the hole without any psychological preparation like this.

And this kind of adorable and blushing Arturo was also seen during the previous travels.

But as expected, this kind of Arturo is really something that people never get tired of watching~

Ikaros, I really like it.

"I... Of course I know! I knew about that kind of thing... from the very beginning..."

Arturo spoke with some excitement at first, but after seeing the playful smile on Ekalos' face, his voice gradually weakened, and finally became as thin as a mosquito's hum.

"Why do you have such an expression? Is Arturo such a shy kid? Fufu, so cute~"

Ekalos approached Arturo relentlessly, almost leaning his body against his, and whispered in his ear. His teasing figure brought a hint of heat into Arturo's ears.

This brought Arturo further stimulation and a sense of shame in his heart.

But after all, Arturo is not a pushover. After years of offensive and defensive battles, Arturo has developed his own complete set of response logic when facing Icarus' teasing.

So when he realized that his defense was about to collapse completely, Arturo took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, then switched to the offensive and said:

"Because...I care about you, Ekaros, so I am like this..."

Even though I know that replacing caring with liking will get better results.

But Arturo still doesn't have the courage to say "I like it".

It was like there was no way to tell Ikaros that he loved her.

Therefore, this can only be used as a substitute.

But the effect is already very significant...

"Hmm..., do you care about me? Haha, you care about me as much as I do, Arturo. If that's the case, I'll let you go for now."

Although Ekalos was already used to hearing such words from his childhood sweetheart, he was still very happy inside.

The silver hair on top of his head couldn't help but jump, and then he happily took a few steps back to increase the distance between himself and Arturo.

It can be considered as letting Arturo off the hook temporarily.

Arturo couldn't help but feel relieved...

Even if it's only temporary.

After all, if nothing unexpected happens, this is what Arturo will face next.

But it's not just a doctor who suddenly appears and seems to be particularly familiar with Ikaros.

On the other side of the Tower of Babel, the princess named Theresa was now dressed and done with her makeup, ready to greet the guests from afar in the most decent and beautiful manner.

And the Demon King made his own preparations for all kinds of things silently.

Chapter 161: The First Meeting between the 40-year-old Mother-in-law and the 200-year-old Son-in-law (Mist)

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Put on the clothes and wear the jewelry that is not gorgeous but well sets off your temperament.

After putting on light makeup with the help of her servants, Theresa could be said to have entertained the guest who came from Lateran in her most perfect manner.

Although to be honest, as the Demon King of Sarkaz, the legitimate ruler of Kazdel, and the current leader of the Tower of Babel, Theresa should not have met with a Sakota from Lateran in such a formal manner.

This was true even if the other party was indeed an important guest invited by Theresa herself.

After all, no matter what, the gap in status between the two people is indeed too big.

Due to his identity as the Demon King and the historical racial issues and hatred between Sakota and Sarkaz.

Both publicly and privately, Theresa's attitude towards Luciana should not be taken so seriously.

But for some reason, I don’t know if it’s due to female intuition or some other influence.

In short, Theresa subconsciously felt that she should receive this guest from afar with her most perfect attitude.