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Kaguya glanced at the empty plates on the table.
Although the quantity is not large, this is already the fifth batch. (by De Nuo Zhao)
"Um... I am the head chef and manager of 'Shunka-tei', Kikuchi Sonoka. Do you two have any comments or opinions about this meal? If so, please feel free to share them. Our restaurant will continue to work hard to overcome all difficulties and strive to provide our customers with the best dining experience."
At that moment, Kikuchi Sonoka mustered up her courage and walked over.
Seeing the girl's cautious demeanor, like a little white rabbit ready to flee at the slightest fright, Yato, unusually, didn't indulge in any mischievous fun to tease her. Instead, he genuinely admired her and said:
"This is probably the most satisfying meal I've had in the last two months. Manager Kikuchi, your culinary skills are far more mature than your age suggests. Especially this 'Tuscan Pan-Fried Salmon,' it's not only exquisite, but the taste is also outstanding. It's the best salmon dish I've ever had... Eh?"
Halfway through his conversation, Yato suddenly noticed that the girl had teary eyes and was pouting, looking extremely moved. For a moment, he was at a loss for words.
No, did he say something strange?
Chapter 128
inside the car.
Yato, Kaguya, and Hayasaka Ai stared at each other silently, the atmosphere quite eerie.
Finally, Yato couldn't help but speak up:
"Hey you two, can you stop looking at me like I'm some kind of weirdo?"
"excuse me."
Kaguya's ruby-red eyes were filled with a smile.
"I've just gained a deeper understanding of your ability to bully girls."
“'Bullying'...? Hey, maid over there, please stop nodding to yourself. You should correct your master's misjudgment in time.”
"Mr. Igarashi, as you said, I am just a simple and innocent maid. Please don't bully me."
"..."
Yato's brow twitched, and his gaze gradually turned dangerous.
Upon seeing this, Kaguya quickly coughed lightly and straightened her posture.
"It's so lovely to have a chef like Ms. Kikuchi who cares so much about the customer's feelings and has such a genuine personality. I've never seen anyone cry because of a customer's praise before. Also, the food is really good. I've decided to come to this restaurant often from now on."
"Yes, I'll go there often too."
Yato touched the membership card in his pocket and agreed.
This card was a special gift from the manager of 'Chunguoting' before he left.
They said it was to thank him for the great encouragement he gave to their store manager, and welcomed him to continue dining there in the future, offering a 50% discount on all dishes.
Such warm hospitality.
How could he not frequently go and support them?
"correct."
Yato suddenly remembered something.
"Shinomiya, did you receive the computers I sent you a couple of days ago?"
"Hmm? Received it, what's up?"
Kaguya asked, puzzled.
"Didn't you open it to take a look?"
Yato's expression was strange.
Seemingly misunderstanding his expression, Kaguya gave a light snort and said:
"I'm sorry, but I prefer gifts that haven't been touched by anyone."
"...Why would you mistake it for a gift? Wait a minute, well, it could be considered a gift, right?"
Yato noticed that Hayasaka Ai suddenly turned her head to look at the scenery, and seemed to understand something. He shook his head with a slight sigh, then explained:
“That’s something I got from inside ‘Undermount’ through someone. It contains a lot of confidential business information about ‘Undermount’. With this, I believe that with your abilities, it shouldn’t be difficult to get a few pieces out of ‘Undermount’.”
Seeing Kaguya's surprised expression, Yato's lips curled into a slight smile.
"Well, my appearance fee is quite high, and a mere membership slot can't satisfy my appetite."
"……Good for you."
Kaguya was somewhat used to the other party's occasional surprising actions, so she quickly calmed down.
"However, you underestimate me. If those materials are really as useful as you say, I could dismember them, let alone eat them all. Even if I can't finish them all, it would still be much more than a piece of meat."
"Then I'll just have to wait and see."
Yato lay lazily against the back of his chair, his hands behind his head.
Kaguya's bold words did not stir any ripples in his heart.
After all, with the backing behind 'undermount' gone, and Masahiko Ota losing the natural shield of Kengankai members, he's now completely at their mercy.
'Undermount' is no good. Kenzo Yamashita used his underhanded methods to steal secrets from other companies, steal related technologies, and use his connections in the underworld to retaliate against competitors. He was ruthless and unscrupulous.
The more rapidly it has developed over the years, the more people it has offended.
Now that Kenzo Yamashita is dead, all the intelligence data left on his computer has fallen into Yato's hands, which is equivalent to handing over the lifeline of 'Undermount' to him.
However, with Kaguya around, Yato felt it was better for her to handle some things to avoid being accused of stealing his work later. So he selected some special data and sent the rest, along with the computer, to Kaguya.
Calling it a gift wouldn't be wrong.
Because what's inside can indeed bring surprises.
Once 'undermount' falls, 'argus' can take advantage of the situation to rise. Although the two are not in the same field, the key lies with Kayaba Akihiko.
Ignoring offers from large corporations, they wholeheartedly devoted themselves to this goal.
A dream that must be achieved by any means necessary.
Yato knew exactly what this man was doing.
'Full Dive'.
A virtual reality technology.
It allows people to personally experience the dream world that exists in fictional works.
This refers to the 'virtual games' that are now unattainable for countless people.
Yato even knows what the new world his opponent will name.
This is probably the trouble of time travelers.
Often, we know everything long before things even happen.
But that doesn’t stop him from having high hopes for it.
Moreover, it has gained even stronger motivation and direction.
"It's 2018 now. According to the 'Sword Art Online' universe, the game is scheduled to be released in 2022. Does that mean it will take about four more years, barring any unforeseen circumstances?"
Is four years a long time? Yato didn't think it was a long time. Four years later, he was only twenty-two years old.
However, for him, who was eager to experience virtual reality technology as soon as possible and use it to obtain everything, four years was far too long.
We must find a way to shorten it.
Yato wouldn't mind doing anything that Kayaba Akihiko could do.
Is there any technology that can be used to 'undermount'? Then just take it. We've already fallen out, so why worry about anything else?
With this in mind, he did not hesitate to hire the [Gui clan] to assassinate Yamashita Kenzo, regardless of what his father, Yamashita Kazuo, would think when he found out.
What's wrong with the main characters again? If you're not happy, come at Kengan!
……
A week later, another week had passed.
Yato seemed to have returned to his old life.
Going to school, practicing spirituality, going to school, practicing spirituality...
Unlike before, he no longer works alone.
With Tianyu and a few others around, even Yang Nai would call him every few days to invite him out for dinner. He would then challenge her, only to be soundly defeated, yet he would still stubbornly insist on coming back next time.
On the other hand, Kaguya can no longer clear her name of the rumors. In the eyes of most students, he and Kaguya are already an inseparable couple.
Yato felt wronged. How could meeting once a day and exchanging business information be considered inseparable?
The only thing that gave him some comfort was that, through his tireless efforts, he had finally made a breakthrough and fulfilled the requirements of the [Dragon Heart] quest.
Of the three mission rewards, Yato decisively chose the free physical enhancement.
The 'Crystal' and 'Jeet Kune Do Skill +1' have been discarded.
Crystals are easy to obtain, and Jeet Kune Do skills can also be upgraded with crystals. The free body enhancement is a comprehensive improvement on the original foundation, which is of great significance to him.
Although the strength of one's cultivation foundation is not important in the real world, if one's strength increases too quickly, the body will inevitably experience some problems, such as imbalance.
If the leg bones are too strong and the rest of the skeletal structure is not rigid enough, the whole body could fall apart if force is exerted.
Of course, Yato's situation was far worse than that.
However, in order to achieve perfection, any potential problems must be nipped in the bud.
Chapter 129
The swimming pool behind the old school building.
As is customary, Yato trains underwater, honing his mind and body through 'diving reflexes', while also making his strength purer and clearer.
He was still at a loss when it came to researching internal energy.
I have absolutely no idea how to train my entire body to the level of mastery described in martial arts novels.
The source of internal force is still limited to the hands.
This is perhaps the downside of the Upper Earth Flow - Secret Medicine.
Although shortcuts can be taken, once you reach this level, you need to make up for what you missed before if you want to continue moving forward.
Even so, Yato could still feel that he was using his 'hidden strength' more refinedly.
running water.
Water flow.
One is essence, the other is continuity.
After switching from combat techniques to martial arts, Yato gradually came to understand some principles during the process of his ideological transformation.
'A sharp airflow can cut through anything, and flowing water... can shatter rock, depending on the circumstances!'
He spent an unusually long time underwater that day.
Looking at the calm water, Tianyu, who was on the shore, keenly sensed something was wrong, but she did nothing and just waited patiently.
She didn't believe that a normal workout would drown the monster.
I do not know how long it has been.
A hand suddenly broke out of the water and landed on the shore.
Tianyu quickly pressed the timer in his hand.
Then he said to the person who had climbed out of the water:
"11 minutes and 48 seconds... That's three minutes longer than last time. Looks like you've made a good progress."
Upon hearing this, the young man who was drying his hair looked up, revealing a resolute and angular face.
"I had an unexpected bonus today."