Chapter 526

The moment she realized that she might be the one who dragged down the team, Kaguya even subconsciously suspected that Gao Hai and others would give up on her. Although this instinctive dark thinking was immediately denied by Kaguya herself, the fact that she had such a thought already showed how bad her mental state was.

In fact, this is also the most troublesome part of Kaguya, unlike the kind and independent-minded Maki, the lively and witty Chika, or the girl who silently followed and worked hard like Miko. Because she was born in a distorted family, she was instilled with abnormal values ​​and outlook on life since she was a child. Now, after more than three months of getting along with everyone, although Kaguya has undergone many changes, she has become more capable of thinking for the team and others, and is no longer so gloomy, and will no longer deliberately use selfish and dark words and images to disguise herself, but many instinctive things are still difficult for her to change.

And this is also the reason why Gao Hai decided to confront Kaguya directly and tell her his purpose at the beginning. Because if she tries to act without saying anything, she might think of something very incredible and have a counterproductive effect. Although the situation was not much better after the showdown, it was an inevitable test of team building.

However, although Gao Hai took Kaguya's personality into consideration, he failed to grasp the opponent's appearance time.

"Guchu——"

The thin silver thread broke in mid-air.

Goto Ichiri, who covered his mouth, blushed and ran away. Under the strong sense of shame, he turned into a [runaway guitarist] and disappeared without a trace.

After enduring a huge stimulation, Shinomiya Kaguya's whole state became dazed, and it was obvious that something was wrong.

But don't panic, the more you can't panic at this time, you have to smile, and face the challenge with a smile!

{Hey, Kaguya, you're here. Then let's change places, change to a more private place}

Speaking like this, Gao Hai signaled Chika who was watching the show on the side not to follow, and then took Kaguya to another place.

{So... is it really going to be done? I thought it was really a heart-to-heart talk...}

Even though she was in the safety of the village, Kaguya was still very cautious in her mental connection, but her tone seemed a little vague and her cheeks were red.

In terms of her condition, she was pretty good. I thought she would be very listless.

Well, after thinking about it carefully, she came after all, and she didn't run away or dare to come, so Kaguya has grown a lot now.

{Well, we're here, come in, there are only two of us here now, it should be a good place}

Thinking like this, Gao Hai arrived at the place, smiled at Kaguya, then walked in and found a place to sit down, and patted his side to signal Kaguya to sit over.

At this moment, the two of them were in a patch of grass in the corner of the village square. Because this place was close to a house on the edge of the square, it was isolated while the players were building walls and roofs. It was a relatively secluded place that would not be noticed and disturbed by passing players. Although Li Ziyong's house should be quieter and more convenient, Gao Hai still felt uncomfortable considering that it was where the enemy lived, so he chose this place.

{Do you want to do it here? I, I may not be ready yet...}

Kaguya did not follow immediately, but instinctively reached out to grab her collar and whispered, leaning back slightly in a defensive posture, as if she was afraid that Gao Hai would rush forward and tear her clothes.

Well, did I go too far when playing games with her before? But there was nothing I could do. After all, I was in the mood and she happened to be there, and Hayasaka also encouraged me a few times, so it was inevitable that I couldn't control myself.

{No, Ichiri and I just drank each other's blood to complete the exchange of body fluids, not doing that kind of thing, don't get me wrong}

Takahashi raised his hands in a French military salute and explained to Kaguya very seriously.

{Hey, is that so? Sorry, Gao Jun, I misunderstood you}

After hearing this, Kaguya was stunned for a moment, and then she bowed her head decisively to apologize. Although it was difficult to tell from the expression on her face whether she really believed Gao Hai's words or just didn't want to continue to dwell on this topic.

"Huh..."

In short, Kaguya finally took a deep breath and carefully walked to Gao Hai's side. She slowly sat down while extending one hand to touch her side face, and quickly adjusted to a very ladylike sitting posture, and then turned her head to look at Gao Hai with some caution.

Seeing the other party showing such a cautious attitude, Gao Hai knew that she must have thought about all kinds of things in her heart, and might have rehearsed the next possibility several times. However, he didn't pay much attention to it. He just stretched out his hand to touch his chin and made a thoughtful gesture, then coughed lightly and spoke solemnly.

{Then, let's discuss how to improve our relationship. Kaguya, what do you think? }

Takahashi said and threw the question to Kaguya.

{Hey, my idea? Do you want me to think about this?}

The girl blinked her dark red eyes, and for a moment she didn't understand what Takahashi was doing.

{After all, I don't know how to deal with this kind of thing. After all, from my point of view, I have always treated you, Kaguya, with my heart. I can say from the bottom of my heart that I like Kaguya, and I like being with you. Whether it is when we are teammates in the dungeon or when we get along in life, I don't dislike anything about Kaguya. I only like and trust you. To be honest, this black watch does not support the opening of the spiritual connection between you and me. I am still very dissatisfied with this. After all, I don't think we have done anything wrong.}

Takahashi's attitude is very serious.

He asked himself that he was not a person who was good at solving emotional problems, so compared to doing something roundabout, he thought it would be better to explain his attitude and what he wanted to say from the beginning. At least, he hoped that Kaguya could understand his heart at the beginning of the conversation, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with showing his heart to Kaguya. For this girl who has been fighting side by side since the Shirakawa Apartment period, Takahashi truly trusts each other wholeheartedly, and this cannot be faked in any way.

{Hmm... You're such a person right at the beginning, Gao Jun...}

Kaguya's face immediately turned red.

Even though she and Gao Hai had done everything they could, that was essentially the result of a previous agreement under forced circumstances. In fact, Kaguya was still at the stage where she would blush and feel shy if she flirted a little, so she was a little overwhelmed when Gao Hai said this.

{So, Kaguya, what do you think we should do to further enhance our mutual trust? At the moment when we have satisfied the exchange of body fluids but still cannot establish a spiritual connection, what kind of efforts do you think we need to make to meet the unmet part of the conditions?}

Gao Hai just looked at Kaguya seriously, he was sincerely asking Kaguya for help.

{Even if you ask me this kind of question, I don't know...}

Kaguya took another step back, she felt a little confused, and subconsciously began to recall the scene of Ichiri licking Gao Hai's fingers before.

She saw clearly that the expression on Gao Hai's face at that time was undoubtedly very satisfied. He enjoyed being treated like that by Goto Ichiri, and even got a little excited about it.

When Kaguya saw that scene, she was not in a good mood. Even though she knew very well that she was not at the top among the girls who had relationships with Gao Hai, she was the weak one when it came to relationships. But now that she had a close relationship with Gao Hai, after seeing him interacting intimately with another girl, her mood couldn't help but become heavy, and her jealousy and anger couldn't help but swell.

Kaguya was not a person who was keen on sharing feelings. Among the girls who had intimate relationships with Gao Hai so far, she was actually the one with the strongest possessiveness. It was just because of the backward progress, and because she was originally led on the right track, so Kaguya knew that she had no say in this regard. But even so, when she saw that scene with her own eyes, she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable, so much so that she subconsciously clenched her fists.

If Gao Hai had pulled his fingers away a little later at that time, maybe she would have taken the initiative to separate the two.

Kaguya, who realized this, couldn't help but frown.

If I were to say what I want, I would probably want to completely monopolize Gao Jun for the whole day, and let him only look at me from the moment he opens his eyes to the moment he closes them, and not allow him to look at any other girls, right?

Of course, if possible, she would not be satisfied with just one day, but would ask for more time. But out of practical considerations, Kaguya felt that being able to monopolize him for one day was already the limit, so she didn't dare to think more.

So is it because of this?

Because I am actually dissatisfied with Gao Jun emotionally, because I am actually very reluctant to share Gao Jun with others, so there is always something wrong with the relationship between Gao Jun and me? In the final analysis, I have always asked myself that I am a person with a strong self-esteem and a proud side of myself. I have to share the same man with others because of the [Sacrifice Game]. I have always been unwilling to accept this kind of thing in my heart...

Is it because of this?

Kaguya's head gradually drooped, and she looked at her palm in confusion.

If this is really the reason, if it is because of this, then what should I do?

Kaguya had no idea what to do next.

If she wanted to establish a spiritual connection through the black watch, she would need to have a certain level of emotional connection with Gao Jun. But if she had some requirements in this regard, and it was a requirement that Gao Jun couldn't meet, then how could she bypass this condition? Should I deceive myself? Is it possible to do this, to deceive myself emotionally and deny my true thoughts. Is this possible? If it is possible, can this kind of mixed false emotions be recognized by the black watch?

The more Kaguya thought about it, the more confused she became.

Gao Hai could feel that the girl's emotional changes were somewhat abnormal, but he didn't know what to do. After all, Gao Hai has never seriously pursued or confessed to any girl so far. All the girls who have met and established close relationships with him have done so through the process of "Experiencing danger-getting to know each other-being together" . Now he really needs to analyze why Kaguya is frustrated and confused, and think about what he should do. It is still too challenging for Gao Hai.

However, maybe it is precisely because of this that the relationship between me and her is not in place?

All along, I have always been the accepting one emotionally, always the passive one, always waiting for a girl to clearly express her feelings for me before taking action. Because of this reason, I can't do my best in front of Hayasaka and Kaguya, two girls with more complex thoughts and more difficulty in showing their true feelings.

If this is the case, then...even if I don’t know what to do, I have to take action, and I have to be the first to take action. I can’t always wait for the girl to take the initiative. No matter what, I have to have the responsibility of a man. OK!

{Kaguya}

After calling the other party in the temporary spiritual link, Gao Hai grabbed the girl's palm and approached her.

{Ah, Mr. Gao...}

Kaguya, who became more and more confused the more she thought about it, raised her head, looked at Gao Hai with her crimson eyes, and then subconsciously turned away. So Gao Hai got closer, turned around, and looked at Kaguya again.

This time, Kaguya didn't deliberately avoid looking away, but her eyes were still a little evasive, and she could clearly feel that she was feeling a little uncomfortable.

{Kaguya, although I don’t know what you are worried about specifically, but since the two of us are here to solve the problem, I hope you can tell me what you are thinking about. Even though I may not have a solution, I still hope we can work together, the two of us}

Gao Hai asked seriously in the temporary spiritual link.

{I……}

Kaguya's expression became more hesitant, and she opened her mouth several times, but nothing came out.

{...Gao Jun...do you think...I am a very troublesome woman? }

In the end, the girl lowered her head in frustration and just asked dully in the spiritual link.

{Not at all. I would rather say that the cat maid costume is really great. If possible, I hope you can wear it again and show it to me when we are alone one day.}

Gao Hai quickly gave his true thoughts.

"I won't wear those shameful clothes again!? No, no, that's not what I'm asking about!}

Kaguya was stunned when he said this. He suddenly recalled the experience at that time, and immediately blushed and refused loudly. Because she was so excited, she actually made a sound instead of speaking completely through the temporary mental link. She didn't react until she was halfway through speaking. She quickly covered her mouth and stopped speaking. She continued to protest only through the mental link.

{So, the word "trouble" has never been in my impression of Kaguya. I have always thought that Kaguya is cute, sometimes very smart, sometimes a little stupid. When you and I have gone through hardships together, you have seen me in utter embarrassment, and I have also seen you in pain. How could I still find you troublesome after we have come together like this? On the other hand, I hope you don’t dislike my lazy side in daily life. After all, I still know very well how many shortcomings I have}

Gao Hai closed the distance again, sat shoulder to shoulder with Kaguya, and continued to speak in a gentle voice through the temporary spiritual link.

As a marginalized person who had some psychological problems before time travel and had no goals or direction in life, Gao Hai knew that if he had not entered a place like [Sacrifice Game], then based on his performance in daily life, he would probably be Nothing girls like.

Without a stable income, even if he can make enough money to live comfortably, he will still feel "unstable".

I don’t own a house of my own, and I don’t save much money. I always spend money lavishly on games and other entertainment. In addition, I am a little careless and don’t pay attention to my own image, and I have no idea of ​​striving for progress. In the eyes of others, he probably has a completely negative image, and no one will like him at all, right?

It was the extremely dangerous and twisted world of [Sacrifice Game], and the ultra-difficult dungeons he experienced under the guidance of the fate of the black watch, forcing him to transform and grow and become different from the past.

It was this journey full of pain and suffering that allowed him to get acquainted with good girls that Gao Hai would never have known in his life, and he showed these girls his strongest and most tenacious side despite fighting desperately. Successfully established an inseparable bond.

It was obviously a nightmare experience, and no matter how he recalled it, he would only think of those painful and terrifying experiences, but Gao Hai had to admit that it was the [Sacrifice Game] that made him who he is today. Because of this, he has actually thought about it more than once, whether his laziness in life will become a negative point in the eyes of Zhenfei Qianhua and others, and whether it will make others think, "This person is in the dungeon mission." Thoughts such as "You are so good in the movie, why are you so bad in life?" But later facts proved that the girls didn't care about such trivial matters at all. Hayasaka was even a little happy, thinking that he could take care of Gao Hai more.

{In my eyes, Kaguya, you have always been a beautiful, lovely, and very wonderful girl. To be honest, I was really worried about whether I could get your love. But now it seems that I can still be a little proud}

Takahashi chuckled.

{So, let me tell you my feelings}

{If you want to date me, we will date together for a whole day}

{If you want me to accompany you more, I will come to you every day. At worst, I will make an invisible obsession and run directly to your classroom}

{Maybe I can't promise you every day of my life. After all, I need to bear more than just the expectations of you and me now, but as long as I can do it, as long as I can give it to you, I will do my best and try my best}

Takahashi held Kaguya's hand and said to her seriously.

{At this time... saying this kind of thing... is too cunning...}

Kaguya lowered her head and responded to Gao Hai in a weak voice, but she was unwilling to give her true feelings and what she thought.

Takahashi was unable to get an answer as to whether this conversation finally achieved any results.

Because from the beginning to the end, Kaguya was unwilling to speak out what she was struggling with. This awkward girl had to get serious, and Gao Hai didn't know what to do with her. So the two just sat together for a while and hugged for a while. Then Gao Hai took the initiative to kiss Kaguya again, but she dodged it because she was already alert, and finally only kissed her cheek.

Alas, it's not that easy? After talking for so long and telling her so much, is there any effect?

While thinking, Gao Hai looked at the black watch he was wearing, showing a disgusted expression. He really thought that the conditions of this broken thing were too harsh. He had to talk to Hayasaka and Kaguya like a political commissar, and the key was that he didn't know if it would work after the talk. He had to die once, which was particularly annoying.

{Sure enough, it won't be so smooth on Ah Hai's side, so I'll go talk to Kaguya again}

But probably because his emotional changes were noticed, just when Gao Hai was worried, Qianhua's voice suddenly sounded from the mental link. Then, without waiting for Gao Hai to answer, Fujiwara Chika, who had been secretly observing the area not far away, stood up and took the initiative to follow the direction where Kaguya left.

{Is this... okay? After all, this is a relationship problem between Kaguya and me. She is not willing to talk about it with me. Chika, do you have a way to make her speak?}

Takaha, who was a little worried, followed and asked seriously in the mental link.

{I have known Kaguya for several years, and I know her personality very well. Besides, Ah Hai, don't forget that I am a love detective~, and my professional level is definitely better than Ah Hai on the topic of love}

Chika, who was walking in front, turned around, straightened her chest and showed a proud expression.

And seeing that she was so confident, Gao Hai couldn't continue to doubt it, so he could only let her go.

At this time, Ichiri, who had returned to stand guard, suddenly received news that Chachai and Xiao Guo had returned from the well. Both of them were not in a good condition, and they might have come into contact with something dangerous. For this reason, Gao Hai could only put aside other issues and quickly go over to understand the situation, confirm the safety of the two players and the intelligence information they obtained from the investigation.

Although I didn't think much about it when I designed Gao Hai's character at the beginning, I always felt like I was stabbing myself with a knife when I carefully described the past settings of this character (looking up at the sky)

Chapter 88 The Historian's Well and the Investigation Record of Liujia Village

Chachai and Xiao Guo were in very bad condition.

Although it seemed that there were not many obvious external injuries on the two, it was obvious from their mental state that both of them had suffered considerable damage. Among them, Chachai was better, but he was a little depressed, while Xiao Guo had some symptoms of dementia and even walked unsteadily. Chachai said that he was so serious because he just suffered a big wave, but he also said that this kind of brain damage is not a big problem for Red Moon-level players, and he will be fine after a rest.

However, what exactly did the two of them encounter that caused such a great consumption?

Chachai didn't deliberately keep the secret. After taking Xiao Guo, who was in a bad mental state, to Brother Cat and the Taoist priest to be looked after by them, he immediately rushed back to Gao Hai.

{We found a new [Liujia Village], a new village with villagers who can communicate}

Then, the first sentence this old man said shocked Gao Hai.

{Villagers of [Liujia Village] who can communicate? Are you sure? ! }

Gao Hai didn't forget the village with bloody flowers blooming in the second round. At that time, because he didn't have much time left, he asked [Fox Lady] to go to [the current Liujia Village], and ended up entering a village that had been completely infected and covered by blood flowers. Although he was active in that village for a while, he couldn't find even one villager who could still communicate. At that time, all the residents in the entire village had no self-awareness in fact, and they were just fake objects simulated by the blood flower vines.

And Chachai and Xiao Guo here met people from Liujia Village who could still communicate?

In other words, did they use the [well] as a medium to go to Liujia Village at a certain point in the past? If so, what kind of village is that? Logically speaking, [Liujia Village] has been destroyed by the power of the blood flower, and the existence of the blood flower is obviously not affected by the flow of time. This means that even at the "past" time point, it will inevitably involve the power of the blood flower. It is impossible to return to the time point when the village has not been destroyed by the blood flower and be able to contact it normally.

Very suspicious.

There are many suspicious things about this matter.