Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 921: Chapter 920: Underlying Tensions in the Dining Hall

”......!!”

Yui’s words had just fallen, and everyone instantly turned their gaze towards Fang Zheng. Faced with Yui’s question, Fang Zheng also thought about it for a moment.

And at this moment......

”Oh well, let me do it......”

Gabriel said as she squeezed out of the crowd, walking towards Yui with her arms open.

”Come on, Yui, it’s mommy, okay?”

”Uh......”

”You stay out of this.”

Fang Zheng directly grabbed Gabriel by the collar and lifted her up.

”If you think you can use taking care of a child as an excuse to avoid training, then forget it. Just give up.”

”Tch!”

Hearing Fang Zheng’s response, Gabriel clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction, reluctantly retreating back. Fang Zheng was not at all surprised by this; he knew Gabriel well enough that this hopeless homebody would do anything to slack off. Moreover, even if Fang Zheng were to look for a wife, he wouldn’t choose someone like her who just lazes around......

”Yui.”

After sending Gabriel away, Fang Zheng finally reached out and patted Yui’s head, answering her.

”I’m not married yet, and I don’t have a wife, so......you don’t have a mom at the moment?”

”Is that so......”

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s answer, Yui nodded blankly, seemingly understanding something. Fang Zheng quickly moved past this topic and looked at everyone else again.

”Alright, alright, let’s all go eat, and after the meal, we’ll follow the planned training schedule. Aoba, you all don’t need to go to the sixth level today, come back for some recovery training.”

”Yes, Mr. Fang Zheng!!”

With nothing much to watch, and with Fang Zheng having given an order, everyone dispersed to take care of their own things. Fang Zheng sat next to Yui, casually grabbing the breakfast Asuna handed over.

”Mr. Fang Zheng, what about Yui later?”

Asuna passed over breakfast while curiously asking, seemingly prepared.

”Of course, we’ll have Miss Sayaka take care of her. There are so many kids over there, I imagine Yui would find it easier to play with children of similar age. As for the memory loss issue......”

Fang Zheng shook his head as he spoke.

”......This is just a game, there’s no doctor. However, I can have Argo publish an announcement in a magazine to see if there are any player psychologists. If there are, then maybe they can check what’s causing it for Yui. But for now, this is all we can do.”

”......”

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s words, Asuna and Black Cat exchanged a glance, not saying much else. Fang Zheng had everything arranged so orderly that they had no better opinion.

However, unexpectedly, Yui suddenly reached out and grasped Fang Zheng’s clothes.

”I want to......stay with...Dad...”

”......Just let her follow you, Mr. Fang Zheng.”

Seeing Yui looking pitifully at Fang Zheng, Asuna’s heart softened immediately.

”Today we don’t need to go out and fight, it’s just training, so carrying her shouldn’t be dangerous.”

”Alright.”

Hearing Asuna’s words, Fang Zheng thought for a moment and nodded. Judging by Yui’s current state, she seemed afraid to approach anyone other than him. Leaving her alone at the base in such a situation didn’t seem appropriate. As Asuna said, today it’s just training, not fighting or exploring, and it’s not a problem to have Yui join in.

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s response, Yui showed a sweet smile and then turned back to continue being fed by Black Cat.

Watching this scene, the other girls having breakfast started whispering among themselves.

”I didn’t expect this kid to cling to Mr. Fang Zheng so much.”

”That’s because Fang Zheng is handsome and so gentle and kind, surely kids would favor him.”

”Isn’t she supposed to have lost her memory? You remember she slept with Mr. Fang Zheng yesterday, right? Isn’t it said that when a chick opens its eyes, it sees the first creature as its parent? Maybe that’s why she considers Mr. Fang Zheng as her father.”

”Impossible......it’s not like hatching chicks...”

”You haven’t lost your memory, how would you know...”

”......”

”Ahem hem......”

Seeing the atmosphere at the table turning strange, Aoba coughed to change the topic.

”Speaking of which, Yui is really cute. Wouldn’t it be great to have such a lovely child of my own...”

”So who do you plan to have that child with?”

Hearing this, Eiriri giggled as she drew closer. Maybe it was because both had pigtails, the relationship between Eiriri and Aoba seemed quite good, kind of resembling a ”twin-tailed alliance.”

”Uh......”

Bringing up this topic, Aoba’s face turned red as she awkwardly glanced at Fang Zheng before looking away.

”I haven’t decided yet, but......maybe I’ll find someone like Mr. Fang Zheng in the future...”

”Your aim seems quite unrealistic.”

Shinong joined the girls’ conversation while munching on bread.

”Do you think someone like Mr. Fang Zheng is just easy to find?”

”Exactly, exactly!”

Hearing this, Eiriri quickly nodded.

”Some bespectacled, ordinary-looking, sluggish nerds aside, where can you find a man like Mr. Fang Zheng? If you want to set Mr. Fang Zheng as a standard, you might as well just date Mr. Fang Zheng directly!”

”Ah? Ah ah ah!!”

Hearing this, Aoba quickly waved her hand.

”No, no, no, someone like me doesn’t match Mr. Fang Zheng... And besides, isn’t there Miss Ester and Miss Restia?”

”Didn’t they just say earlier they aren’t Mr. Fang Zheng’s girlfriends? How will you know if you don’t try?”

Saying this, Eiriri suddenly leaned forward towards Aoba, staring intently at her.

”You need to know, Aoba, opportunities are fleeting and won’t return!”

”Is that true?”

Feeling pressured by Eiriri’s overwhelming presence, Aoba was momentarily at a loss for words, while Eiriri nodded heavily.

”Imagine you have a childhood friend you’ve been with for ten years, always together since you were young. Even though there were arguments and separations, you firmly believe your hearts are connected!”

”Ahh......”

”But he unexpectedly gets snatched away by an unnoticeable girl, chirping annoyingly right in front of you, flirting with a senior with long, black hair, ignoring you completely. Even then, you have to put on a brave face and bless him for his happiness with that girl...”

Saying these words, Eiriri’s eyes were already glistening with tears.

”......What’s worse, you had resolved to give him a kiss to clearly express your feelings, but even that last chance was snatched by that sly black-haired girl. They embrace and kiss in front of a departing train, while you can only stand there dumbfounded......It’s so sorrowful......Waaaah!!”

The next moment, Eiriri curled up in her chair and started sobbing uncontrollably.

”......Uh......Did I say something wrong?”

Looking at the sobbing Eiriri, Aoba was unsure of what to say, while Shinong sighed quietly.

”Although it’s unclear what’s going on, the detailed description doesn’t seem like a fictional plot... Just let her vent for now.”