"So, Master, do you have friends you don't know?"
Tian Shi's explanation made Rita's smile even more dangerous.
"..."
What exactly is the scenario my character is in within Rita's dream?
Mmm... perhaps, given Rita's personality, it should be "a master who depends completely on his maid."
If that's really the case, then she does seem a bit yandere...
However, it is precisely because those surrounding Rita are not ordinary people that Rita, with her personality, could become a machine for creating useless people.
Oh, the perfect maid...
"Do you have anything else to say in your defense?" Rita sighed and looked at Tian Shi helplessly.
"Don't look at me as if I've done something truly wrong!"
Well... but thinking about it, from a certain perspective, I really did say goodbye to Rita and then went to look for another woman.
Although events unfolded differently than Rita had anticipated, the result seemed to indicate that there were no major problems.
"..."
Doesn't this increase your sense of guilt?
Tian Shi rubbed his forehead.
"Ay... Has Rita really aged and lost her beauty?"
Rita looked at Tian Shi, who remained speechless, and sighed softly.
At hearing this, Tian Shi's lips immediately twitched.
"It's not what you think! We've been married for so long! You have to believe me! Am I that kind of person?"
Tian Shi had no choice but to use his public image to refute her.
"Yes."
Rita reflected for a moment and then nodded.
"You spent the night in Lady Bianka's room last night."
"..."
Tian Shi went silent again upon hearing Rita's response.
Can I ask Rita what kind of strange concept is behind this dream?
No, maybe we should ask Rita why she had that dream.
Upon hearing this, Elysia's gaze toward Tian Shi immediately turned strange.
"You spent the night in Lady Ragna's room the day before yesterday."
Rita continued sighing.
"The night before last you spent in Miss MEI's room; this month, you've spent more nights in that unofficial room of yours than in mine, the room of your legal wife..."
"..."
Oh no! Could this dream be turning into a nightmare?
Seeing Rita, who was about to cry, Tian Shi suddenly realized the problem.
Originally, this dream was going to be similar to Mobius's, focusing on the sweet life of an old married couple.
However, Elysia's appearance caused the unstable environment of "dreams" to deviate rapidly...
In short, the story has gone from being a tale of a couple in love to the story of a resentful woman confined to her room.
That's why Rita is now revealing her resentment.
Tian Shi looked at Elysia with a stern face.
She should not be blamed at all for this!
Elysia looked away guiltily.
Well, she's not a fool, so naturally she also realized the problem.
This dream seems to have become a complete disaster.
But... what should I say at this moment?
Or should I smile?
"Eh, Miss Rita, Tian and I have a very pure relationship."
Elysia coughed slightly twice.
"Besides! I also strongly condemn Mr. Tian's irresponsible behavior toward his wife and his infidelity in love!"
Tian Shi: "..."
Actually, we're on the same side, aren't we?
What do you mean by irresponsible and unfaithful? Don't try to blame me for things that happened in my dreams!
And whose fault do you think it is that things have reached this point?
"Really?"
Rita, silently wiping her tears, looked at Elysia with surprise.
"Certainly!"
Elysia gave Rita a very friendly smile.
Then she looked at Tian Shi with righteous indignation.
"Mr. Tian! I think you should apologize immediately and sincerely to your wife!"
"..."
Why should he apologize for something that was completely baffling to him?
This is completely unfair!
(I'm just trying to trick her~)
Elysia winked at Tian Shi, whose expression was rigid.
(Tian, you don't want Miss Rita's dream to turn into a disaster, do you?)
"..."
Tian Shi really wanted to say that things had reached a point where they were a complete disaster.
But... if a beautiful dream can turn into a nightmare, then a nightmare should also be able to turn into a beautiful dream, right?
Even though it seems like things could get even more complicated, it's worth a try for Rita's sake.
But then another problem arose.
How do scoundrels apologize?
I have no experience in this field!
Or rather, having that experience is what makes one look like a ghost!
I have lived my life with rectitude and in a correct manner!
Tian Shi cursed to himself, but still managed to force a smile and said.
"Then... I'll spend the night with Rita?"
"Tonight?"
Rita looked at the office clock.
"Instead of tonight... why not now?"
Rita snatched the documents from Tian Shi's desk, threw them in the trash, and then smiled.
"Anyway, no one will come to the office at this hour; as long as the curtains are drawn, it will be as if it were night."
As Rita spoke, she began to unbutton the buttons on her chest.
"Wait a moment, wait a moment! Isn't it inappropriate to do that kind of thing in broad daylight?!"
Seeing the two buttons already unbuttoned and her chest now free from constraints, Elysia immediately blushed and tried to stop her.
"Isn't it good?"
Rita smiled at Elysia.
"Please, don't worry, I'll lock the door and draw the curtains. Miss Elysia, could you give my husband and me a little privacy? Ah, and could you go out and look for a flat-chested blonde named Otto? We need someone to keep watch; I don't mind if she wants to come."
"..."
Are they going to kick me out?
Elysia looked at Tian Shi.
Hey! Hurry up and refute this! I'm protecting your chastity!
Tian Shi and Elysia exchanged a look, then pretended not to notice and looked out the window.
Although it's not nice to say it like that, Tian Shi still feels quite tempted by the idea of obtaining dream benefits.
Elysia: "..."
So, not only was she betrayed by Miss Rita, but she was also stabbed in the back by Tian Shi?
Elysia lowered her head in silence and reflected for a while, then gave Rita the same smile.
"In that case, I'll have to spread this all over the world."
"Mmm..."
Rita was puzzled by what she heard and lowered her hand with which she was unbuttoning her clothes.
"Is this considered a threat, Miss Elysia?"
"Mmm... maybe?"
Elysia flashed a fake, naive smile.
"Even though I understand how you feel, Mrs. Rita, it's simply not possible."
"You are being irrational, Miss Elysia."
Rita sighed, and then a scythe appeared in her hand.
"If you insist on stopping me, I will have no choice but to knock you unconscious. After all, as a wife, there is no need to be kind to women who behave in an unseemly manner in front of their husband, right? I have already fulfilled my duty to remind you, Miss Elysia."
"So you were insulting me just a moment ago, weren't you?"
Elysia also sighed, and with a flick of her wrist, a delicate longbow appeared in her hand.
"Although I loathe solving problems by force, if Miss Rita insists, I will gladly comply; let's fight for Tian Shi's hand."
"Do you really have to fight?"
Sure enough, the project has started to deviate again.
"I'm sorry, you have no right to speak here."
Rita gave Tian Shi a kind smile, tinged with a sickly intensity.
"And how did things get to this point?" Elysia asked with a sigh, stepping to one side.
"I think you're the least qualified person here to say something like that, Ellie," Tian Shi said, rubbing his forehead.
Elysia ignored Tian Shi and smiled at Rita.
"Miss Rita, how about we go out for a friendly match?"
"With pleasure."
...
Ten minutes later, in the game room.
Tian Shi and Elysia sat side by side on the bench in the room.
"Why are you arguing with Rita about this...?"
Tian Shi looked at the ethereal, pink girl next to him with a silly, fake smile, and felt somewhat helpless.
"No matter what happens, it's someone else's dream; this time is a real disaster."
Tian Shi looked at the system message "Simulation Failed" and the subsequent message "Compatibility with Elysia +30%," and was left inexplicably speechless.
"Well... in a way, it was because of that dream that I dared to train with Miss Rita."
Elysia scratched her face guiltily.
"After all, I was the one who was used and then discarded, so it's natural that I'm a little angry, isn't it?"
"Rita is half-demented... or rather, due to her dreams, she is more faithful to her desires."
Tian Shi rubbed his forehead.
"Actually, I think if I try hard enough, I can pull through; you have to believe in me."
Seeing the "Simulation Failed" message on the system, Tian Shi felt that his professional career had been insulted.
Apart from his first simulation, he has never failed before, right?
This is an absolutely embarrassing incident...
"Do you really think Tian's kiss on the face can fool a girl?"
Elysia reached out and pinched Tian Shi's face, showing her clear displeasure.
"Tian, do you want to explain why the girls around you treat you like their husband in their dreams?"
"Do I really need to explain it?"
Tian Shi remained silent for a moment.
"Although it's not impossible to explain, by the time we finish explaining it, today might already be over."
"Then it's not necessary."
After hearing Tian Shi's words, Elysia immediately understood what was happening.
"Actually, when I think about it carefully, I can understand this kind of pure and beautiful dream quite well... although the experience of being a third party is terrible."
"Do you want to go back?"
Tian Shi sighed tiredly.
"I don't really mind, but Elysia... you can't fight everyone, can you?"
"If I could, I wouldn't want to resort to force... It's just that Miss Rita was too aggressive." Elysia put on an innocent face.
"Actually, regarding the issue of 'husband's infidelity,' I think Rita has been quite tolerant..."
As Tian Shi spoke, he looked at Elysia.
"And since you hit Rita and caused the dream to collapse, you can no longer be considered innocent."
"Yes, it's true; it's practically a bad start as far as affection is concerned..."
As a guest who attacked the host's family, Elysia could not defend herself.
"Speaking of which, couldn't Tian choose... someone kinder?"
"Kinder?"
"I know this person, and I want to get to know her better; she is currently close to Tian."
"Regarding the conditions, Hua meets those last criteria." Tian Shi rolled his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Elysia couldn't help but smile, but still shook her head.
"Although I'm glad Hua can cope with our last days, in a way she's too boring and traditional; Hua's dream is nothing more than a husband, children, and a warm bed."
"Mmm, that's a surprisingly irrefutable argument, but as for a more moderate candidate... I do have one."
The image of Bronya appeared in Tian Shi's mind.
No, maybe Seele is more... than Bronya.
[Integrated simulation has started]
[This simulation is a dream simulation: Bronya's Dream]
The landscape around them changed instantly.
When they regained consciousness, Tian Shi and Elysia were already standing in front of the door of a high-tech building.
Their attire also changed, adopting that of an office worker.
[Provisional objective of this simulation: Incorporation Principles Study]
"Ah... ETStudio?"
Elysia gazed in awe at the imposing building in front of her.
"Einstein-Tesla-Studio - the full name of this company."
Tian Shi explained in a low voice to Elysia.
Tian Shi was actually very interested in this company founded by Einstein, Tesla, and the father and son Welt... well, after all, the company is mainly dedicated to robot anime.
He even built robots himself; well, that didn't appeal much to Tian Shi.
After all, Tian Shi is no longer very interested in building Titans or colossal robots.
It's a pity he's been too busy with important matters to go see it with his own eyes.
However, to be fair... this level of skyscraper construction is not because Tian Shi doubts the technological capabilities of the time, but rather because the style doesn't quite fit the personality of Anti-Entropy.
It's too tall... Tian Shi can't even see the top of the building when he looks up.
Furthermore, the entire building is too white; the silver-white skyscraper doesn't fit the heavy metal aesthetic of Anti-Entropy.
But ETStudio + Bronya... this combination will create a chemical reaction, right?
"Einstein? Tesla?"
Elysia tilted her head; she did recognize the first one.
"Are we going to meet Dr. Einstein this time?"
"No, we... or rather, I might be in for a big surprise this time."
A hint of expectation appeared on Tian Shi's face.
I wish I could see Bronya in her adult form...
"And judging by our current attire, we could be employees of this company."
Elysia nodded repeatedly at Tian Shi's words.
"Then do we have to go in?"
"That's right."
Tian Shi nodded, then looked at the curious and restless Elysia, but the next instant he froze.
"Ehm... Ellie, don't you think you're lighter?"
"Lighter?" Elysia was puzzled. "Eh? Is Tian praising me?"
"No, this is a very appropriate question."
Tian Shi's gaze directed to Elysia's chest.
Elysia's gaze followed Tian Shi's.
And then she saw her toes.
"..."
"Where are my perfect breasts, those that make me a beautiful girl?"