tokyo creator

Chapter 191 The Keyhole and the Crepe
Zhe Lukui completely ignored Hui Yuanchu's last complaint.

She took out a small, delicate box from her pocket and said: "Okay, anyway, now that Xiao Hui understands my difficulties, let's move on to the next step... Your keyhole still needs to be reinstalled. ."

Hui Yuanchu sighed, what should come will always come.

He knew that the ultimate goal of Zorokui talking about the keyhole issue was not just to talk about it and end it, but it would definitely proceed to this step naturally.

——She has made it very clear that the group will not allow him not to install a keyhole.

He curled his lips and said: "It always feels like some kind of collar..."

"That's good, Xiao Hui can choose -" Zhe Lukui said lightly, "Would you like to wear a collar, or should you be treated as a threat and dealt with now?"

"I am now unkillable!"

"Well, it's really awesome. You can't kill it like a monster." Oriuru Aoi said with a mocking look on her face, "But you monsters that can't be killed can also be 'sealed', right?"

Hui Yuanchu took advantage of the situation and tentatively asked, "...for example?"

"For example, a giant lizard that can resist nuclear explosions and regenerate rapidly, and whose entity has been transformed into a silicon-based lizard? For example, a mutant who has powers similar to yours in the flesh and blood domain and calls itself a 'perfect creature'?...If you can't kill it, you won't kill it. If you can, Those who can't be locked up will be locked up, and those who can't be locked up will be simply exiled to the outside of the world." Zhe Lukui said with a smile, "...in that void, they can live as long as they want, we don't care anymore. .”

Hui Yuanchu fell silent.

Taking Orokui's words as an opportunity, he suddenly remembered several scenes that he could never remember at ordinary times.

That was what he saw at the end of the girls' hearts, the deep and void background behind the cracks that shattered the ruling domain.

...Although it seems that the distant Kingdom of Light is calling him in some way, Hui Yuanchu has a deep understanding coming from the depths of his soul——

Can't get there.

That place... neither he nor anyone else could ever go there.

Therefore, once they leave the world, they can only drift in the endless void.

A certain existence deep in the soul was suddenly triggered by strong fluctuations.

Looking at his expression, Orokui seemed to think he was frightened.

Sighing, she changed her tone to a slightly gentler tone and said comfortingly: "Okay, I'm just pretending in front of outsiders.

"Because, although for others, the keyhole is a shackle that cannot be shaken off for life, but for Xiao Hui, isn't it like a coat that can be taken off at any time?

"As long as you shed a drop of blood, you can discard the old body with the keyhole.

"So - just think it's for me and try on the new coat I bought specially for you." Oroku said softly, but her eyes full of pressure were already staring at her, "-to pretend, or not to pretend?"

"……Pack."

"Very good, Xiao Hui is a good boy." Zhe Lukui pressed the switch on the box, causing the lid to pop open. "I like obedient Xiao Hui."

Hui Yuan first took a look at the device in the box, but unexpectedly found that the thing was not similar to the keyhole he had seen twice.

The strange device he saw now was a round slice about the size of a candy and slightly thick.

"Different from the simple models I gave you the previous two times, this time I plan to install for you... the 'real' keyhole I am using." Orokuro explained the problem directly, "There is actually a difference between the two. The difference is huge.”

"How huge? Aren't they all capable of blowing my head off?"

"It would be better to say that except for the ability to blow your head off, everything else is completely different." Zhe Lukui paused and said the key sentence: "A real keyhole can not only transmit image information, but also A medium is needed.”

"...No need for a medium? What do you mean?"

"The keyhole is directly connected to the central nervous system. Therefore, it can send virtual images and sounds directly to your brain without going through the traditional link of 'external equipment - human organs'. Through special training, you can also Just like controlling the hands and feet, the conscious signals sent out directly interact with the keyhole at the conscious level."

Hui Yuanchu was stunned: "In other words, it's like -"

Oroku Kui took over: "Yes, it's like AR augmented reality or VR virtual reality. The keyhole creates a virtual layer covering the display layer, like a game UI.

“Through this method, the personal information terminal is internalized... just like the mobile phone becomes an extra organ in the body, so no additional media or body movements are required to operate it.

After saying the last word, she hugged her shoulders.

At the same time, Hui Yuanchu's cell phone rang with a new message notification tone.

He opened the screen and saw a voice message from Zhe Lukui's account:
"—No need for a medium? What do you mean?"

"——It's like the mobile phone becomes an extra organ in the body..."

It was the recording of what had happened between them a few seconds ago.

Hui Yuan looked up at Zhe Lukui in surprise.

The other party smiled: "As I said, no additional media or body movements are needed."

While Zhe Lukui continued to hug her shoulders and say this, a message from Zhe Lukui herself popped up on Haiyuanchu's cell phone again.

This time, it was just a simple expression.

...as an example, enough.Huiyuan completely understood.

Whether you are commanding your phone to record or send a message, you don’t need to take out your phone to use your fingers... With just a thought, you can directly send commands to your phone through the keyhole and E system, and you can even think about other things. time to complete.

Hui Yuanchu stood there, staring at the keyhole, lost in thought.

The so-called "real keyhole", the black technology from the group introduced by Zuri Lukui, really gave him an incredible feeling of surprise, like science fiction coming into reality.

But at this moment, another thought that came to him like lightning in the darkness was...

--system.Hui Yuan initially thought of his system.

He originally suspected that Sophia, the core of divination, was related to his system.Unexpectedly, this time I unexpectedly learned from Oroku Aoi that the two were really very similar?

……interesting.

If this is the case, then it seems that it is really necessary to install this keyhole to experience it.

Hui Yuan took a first look at this new keyhole, and this time he really felt a little eager to try it.

He asked seriously: "But it seems that it is not big enough to fit into the ear now... So, it needs to be surgically implanted?"

But Zhe Lukui shook his head and said, "No, it's right here. It can be installed now."

"You have misunderstood. This sheet is not the keyhole, it is just the container and injection mechanism of the keyhole.

"Unlike the simple version, the keyhole of the fully functional version is not a common circuit and mechanism, but some kind of... nanomachines dissolved in tissue fluid.

"So, the installation does not need to bury the disc itself in the body as you think."

Zhe Lukui made a gesture: "So, in fact, the so-called installation process... you only need to do one thing: hold the disc as the injection mechanism in your mouth, and then use your tongue to It hits the roof of your mouth.”

"...Then, it will automatically lock itself in place, then release the injection needle and extend it toward your head."

“The injection needle goes right up to the brainstem and then releases the real keyhole—the swarm of nanomachines.”

"Don't worry. During this process, the injection needle itself will continue to perform the work of anesthesia and tissue repair, ensuring that you are within safe limits both physically and psychologically. Finally, the injection needle will be retracted, and the injection mechanism will automatically fall off , as a reminder that the injection operation is completed.

“At that point, the flake injection mechanism is useless and you can just spit it out.

"Then, the real 'keyhole' already in your body will begin to connect to your central nervous system.

"Declaration in advance." Zhe Lukui seemed to have remembered bad memories and frowned involuntarily, "This last step... will be really painful."

Hui Yuanchu nodded, but didn't care about this question.Pain or something, for him, is just a matter of manipulating it with the power of flesh and blood.

What he was thinking about was... It seemed that this way he wouldn't have the chance to enjoy Oroku Aoi's knee pillow like he did the previous two times.

Hui Yuanchu thought with some regret, while unable to reach out his hand towards the keyhole in Zhe Lukui's palm.

But Zhe Lukui retracted his hand first.

"?" Hui Yuanchu looked at Zhe Lukui doubtfully.

"Although I don't plan to apologize...but because this time it will really hurt, I plan to advance some rewards to Xiao Hui." Zhe Lukui raised his gaze slightly.

"...Reward?" Hui Yuan had a premonition and his heart beat faster again.

"——Listen up, don't touch your lips... Otherwise, I will be angry." Zhe Lukui emphasized the last four words one by one, and then put the metal sheet to his mouth with an indifferent expression. edge and press it gently with your upper and lower lips.

Then, she stood within reach of Hui Yuanchu when he raised his hand, looked up at him, pursed her lips holding the metal pick, slightly raised the corners of her mouth, and at the same time opened her arms naturally.

His eyes and posture seemed to be whispering - "...come."

Hui Yuanchu's heart was beating violently, and it felt like it was moving up and down greatly from the bottom of his stomach to the mouth of his throat.

His hands were shaking because of nervousness, and because of the mixture of hesitation and eagerness, his arms stretched forward one after another.

Finally, he gently supported the back of Zirukui's slender waist and the top of her buttocks.

At the moment of contact, there was a just right rebound from the palm of my hand.The temperature also passed after a moment of delay.

The weather is very hot today.

So underneath the nylon of the sweatshirt, it seems that there is directly the girl's skin.

This was not the first time that Haiyuan touched Zorukui's waist.In the dance a few days ago, in order to dance together, Hui Yuanchu had to put his hand on Zhe Lukui's waist.

But today this time, the "meaning" of dancing is completely different.

Dancing is a social interaction and a task.The social significance of both parties is brought to the forefront, burying any private attributes.And at that time, Haihara himself was also restricted to the identity of "Orihara Hai".

But this time...

Hui Yuan was strongly aware that this time, it was a clear, simple and intimate contact with no other attached meanings - Zhe Lukui acquiesced in allowing him to contact her in a more intimate way.

Because that place is the girl's lower back.

Private, pure.

That's where the hug has to touch.Gently putting your hands on the lower back is the first step to hold the other person in your arms.

This "meaning" itself made Hui Yuanchu's heart surge.

He was completely immersed in the touch of the girl's skin through the nylon, immersed in the excitement brought by "meaning".until……

--"snort"

Zhe Lukui frowned slightly.Because it was difficult to talk while holding the metal sheet, she just made a dissatisfied snort from her nose.

Hui Yuan woke up with a start and realized that he was too immersed in it and was stunned, but forgot what was really important.

...more important things.

So, he stared at Orukui's lips and moved his lips closer to her little by little.

Huiyuan stared at her lips and the thin slice she was holding.

The closer they get, the more nervous they become.

The small metal sheet is about the size of a mint. Even if you sip it gently, only a small part of it is exposed.

Although she said not to touch her lips... but is it really possible not to touch them?
So, is her request serious?

Or did she already know that she would be exposed to it?
...But, she will be angry.

If Orukui said she would be angry, she would really do it.

Hui Yuanchu's mind became increasingly chaotic, and in the end, only those four words were left in his logical consciousness.

In the confusion, the moment of contact happened.

The sudden touch comes from the cold flakes themselves.Then, it seemed to be pushed by something and accelerated and slid over.

Huiyuan instinctively caught the slice with his lips...

But in the next moment, the other party had already retreated and moved away.

...with one touch.

So what's behind the strong impression of the flake's cold touch?Hui Yuan tried hard to remember, but couldn't remember anything.

The warmth and softness that should have been there... seemed to be touched, but it seemed not to be there.

At this time, Zhe Lukui gently reached out and pressed his chest, pushing him a step away.

Naturally, Hui Yuanchu's hand also left her lower back.

"Put your tongue against the roof of your mouth," she ordered.

Huiyuan woke up at first and observed Zhe Lukui's expression.

There was no shyness or anger, just the same calmness as always.

…So, I probably haven’t encountered it.

Huiyuan was a little disappointed at first, but then he followed Zhe Lukui's instructions and put the slice in his mouth on the roof of his mouth.

As soon as the sheet came into contact with the roof of the mouth, it automatically stuck to it, and after just one breath, it automatically fell off.

Hui Yuanchu spit it out into the palm of his hand as Zhe Lukui said.

Zhe Lukui had already prepared a sealed bag, indicating to Hui Yuanchu to throw the useless slices in, and then asked: "How do you feel?"

Hui Yuan felt it for a while and replied: "...I don't feel anything."

"That's right. Because the keyhole has only been injected into your body, but the connection with your nerves has not yet begun. I said, that step will be very painful, so painful that you may collapse immediately... So you go back first and lie down on your own bed before proceeding."

Hui Yuanchu nodded without saying anything.

A sense of loss still haunted him.

Zhe Lukui seemed to relax and even stretched.

"Okay, let's go back." She said easily, and walked out of the green space with her hands behind her back.

Hui Yuanchu naturally put away his easel and followed her.

The two walked across the green in silence.

But while walking, Zhe Lukui suddenly stopped.

Therefore, Hui Yuanchu, who was following her, naturally stopped and looked along her line of sight.

——On the side of the road, a mobile cart selling crepes was parked there.

"I want to eat." Zurikui pointed over there, "Well, the 2000 yen set meal."

Hui Yuanchu was stunned: "What do you mean..."

"Well, of course, you pay."

"I……"

"You, buy it for me." Zhe Lukui looked back with a calm expression and eyes full of oppression.

……

Objection is useless.

Hui Yuanchu finally bought it.

Using the banknote he had just picked up through his daily mission half an hour ago, he bought only one piece for Oroku Aoi.

Zhe Lukui hummed a song and began to eat the crepe while leaning against the guardrail of the driveway.

Hui Yuanchu sat at her feet with his head down,
"Don't have enough money?" Zhe Lukui suddenly asked.

"This is my lunch and dinner..." Hui Yuanchu whispered.

Zhe Lukui nodded, without any sympathy in her voice: "Then, let's get another job."

"……what?"

"I'll ask you to buy it next time. So if you don't have money, go get another job." Zhe Lukui said matter-of-factly with a calm expression.

"..."

(End of this chapter)