308. Want Some Ice Cream?
The competition begins with a timed format, and rankings are determined by the time taken.
The game is a two-player cooperative mode where teamwork is crucial for completing levels.
Bronya and Zhuge Kongming have made some progress after half an hour of training and are undoubtedly in the lead.
As for Yun Ling, things are more difficult for him. He has to find a way to pass the level while also getting Luna Kindred to help him.
However, seeing the tense and slightly flustered expression on Luna Kindred's face, Yun Ling suddenly felt that the outcome of the competition was not so important, as long as Luna Kindred had fun.
As for that extremely rare and limited edition Homu doll, you can always find a way to buy one online at a high price.
Bronya and Zhuge Kongming undoubtedly reached the finish line first, far ahead of the second place.
The rankings and times were displayed on the big screen, making the players on the field even more tense, and Luna Kindred was no exception.
Luna Kindred, he gripped the joystick tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white.
Suddenly, her hand trembled, and she fell into the trap again. Just then, another group crossed the finish line, and Luna Kindred was so anxious that she almost cried.
"Alright, don't be so nervous," Yun Ling reassured her.
"But...but..." Luna Kindred looked at Yun Ling, a hint of self-reproach welling up in her eyes.
If it weren't for her holding them back, she believed Yun Ling would definitely have won the championship.
She wasn't afraid of not getting the Homu doll as a reward; she was just afraid of dragging Yun Ling down.
No matter how rare that Homu doll is, how can it compare to Yun Ling's emotions?
Yun Ling smiled and gently stroked Luna Kindred's head.
"I don't care, it's just a pity that I probably won't be able to get that Homu. doll"
Yun Ling watched as the remaining two groups crossed the finish line and then lowered the handle.
Ultimately, they were outmatched, and the screen was already filled with the scores of all four teams.
"Perfect timing! How about we go out for a stroll later? There are still some places we haven't been to yet, right?" Yun Ling suggested, looking at Luna Kindred, who seemed a bit downcast.
"Mm." Luna Kindred nodded and took Yun Ling's hand as they left the arena.
Bronya and Zhuge Kongming exchanged a glance but said nothing.
Under Yun Ling's guidance, Luna Kindred quickly emerged from the shadow of her previous failure, and her face beamed with a smile once again.
"I want to eat that!" Luna Kindred pointed to the Houmu ice cream stall not far away.
"Hmm..." Yun Ling stroked his chin, seemingly deep in thought.
"Hmm...can't I?" Luna Kindred gently shook Yun Ling's hand, as cute as a spoiled child.
"No, of course not! But I suddenly remembered that I had left something inside the venue. Could you wait for me at the ice cream stand?" Yun Ling asked.
"No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you," Luna Kindred said earnestly.
Those were such tempting words. If there weren't other people around, he would have loved to hug and kiss her.
Such a cute girl, she must taste as soft and chewy as a marshmallow.
"Don't worry, it won't be long. I'll be back soon," Yun Ling promised.
Luna Kindred bought two ice creams, holding one in each hand. She stuck out her little tongue and gently licked one, the icy sensation sending a shiver down her spine, while the sweet taste spread from the tip of her tongue.
About five minutes later, Luna Kindred had finished her ice cream, but Yun Ling still hadn't returned.
The ice cream in her other hand was almost melted.
Just as she was debating whether to eat it first, a familiar scent slowly approached.
A person dressed in a huge Homu costume walked over.
Without almost any hesitation, Luna Kindred rushed forward.
"Beautiful Miss Luna, this is your prize for this competition, a Homu doll - Yun Ling Limited Edition. I wonder if you like this gift?" Yun Ling's voice entered Luna Kindred's ears through the heavy Homu costume.
"I love it!" Luna Kindred hugged Yun Ling, who was dressed in a Homu outfit, tightly.
"This is the best gift I've ever received!" Tears seemed to glisten in Luna Kindred's eyes.
No matter how rare a Homu doll is, it can never compare to the one in front of her, the one and only Homu that belongs to her.
The two embraced quietly, creating a beautiful picture.
"Alright, stop crying. You'll look ugly if you cry your face all over." Yun Ling took off the Homu doll's headgear and wiped away Luna Kindred's tears.
"I just... oh! The ice cream melted!" Luna Kindred suddenly remembered that she had been holding an ice cream in her hand, but now the ice cream was in an awkward position.
The cool touch made her cheeks flush under the moonlight, and she wanted to wipe them with a tissue but found that she didn't have one with her.
The next second, Luna Kindred mustered her courage and, with all her might, managed to utter a single, barely audible sentence.
"Would you like some...?"
The white ice cream looked even whiter against the snow-white background.
Yun Ling was slightly dizzy from the flash of white, and a fierce internal struggle was raging within him.
"We...we need to decide quickly..." Luna Kindred reminded him, her face flushed.
The ice cream had melted and was about to flow into the ditch.
"After all, it's... a token of affection from Luna..." Yun Ling stammered as he spoke.
Luna Kindred's feeling is very special, like the sweet and warm feeling of first love during the confusion of adolescence. So even though Yun Ling has experienced a lot, he still feels a little nervous.
Then, Yun Ling took Luna Kindred to the Theater of Domination and cleaned up the ice cream little by little along the trail it had flowed down.
But it seems they were delayed a bit too long, so the ice cream has already spilled inside.
Luna Kindred, with a shy yet expectant expression, Yun Ling slowly untied the bow on her chest, carefully savoring Luna Kindred's feelings bit by bit with her tongue until she swallowed them all.
But Yun Ling still wouldn't give up, because there was still a lingering fragrance on it, perhaps the fragrance of ice cream, or perhaps the fragrance of the moon, or perhaps a mixture of both.
After carefully savoring every inch of the flavor, Yun Ling stood up with satisfaction and helped Luna Kindred, who was about to lose her balance.
"Thank you for your hospitality," Yun Ling whispered in the moonlight.
"Hmm... I'm glad you like it..."
Luna Kindred embraced Yun Ling again, then pressed her fangs against his neck and gently sucked his blood.
This is the return gift she received.
By the time the two came out, the competition inside the venue had already ended. Bronya unsurprisingly won the championship and took home the ultimate, invincible, and extremely rare limited edition Homu doll.
Zhuge Kongming also has a rare, limited-edition Homu doll, which is most likely the prize for the runner-up.
"Where have you two been? I've looked everywhere for you, and you haven't replied to my messages." Bronya looked at the two of them with suspicion.
Luna Kindred blushed and hid half of her body behind Yun Ling, who was wearing a heavy set of Houmu clothes.
"We were just strolling around here. We probably just happened to miss each other. After all, this place is quite big. My phone was out of battery, so I didn't receive it." Yun Ling shook his black-screened phone.
It's not that the battery is dead; it's just that the screen isn't turned on.
But Bronya wouldn't bother investigating that for no reason.
"Never mind, do you guys want ice cream? It's on me," Bronya said generously.
After all, they won the championship, so they had to do something to show their appreciation.
Upon hearing this, Luna Kindred trembled violently and then shrank completely behind Yun Ling.
"As for ice cream, Luna and I have already had some, so you guys can have it."
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