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Normally at this time he would stay in the archives room reading and drinking a cup of coffee that had not been poisoned by Ji Zi. His leisurely life as a guard was like a security guard who had avoided thirty years of detours and entered the retirement stage early.
But because he was somewhat worried about March, he gave up being alone and listened to the little girl's whispers like a quiet elder.
"Some 'big shot' who met with Sora today tampered with my memory so that I didn't remember her presence... you know... that's what I fear the most... so I said a few rude words to Sora, and although I made up for it later, it still felt a bit petty... it was that woman's fault, not Sora's fault."
The pink-haired girl made an "oh oh" sound like a seal, stroking her thighs and scratching the table with her index finger. If you didn't know her, you would think she was just bloated because she had eaten too much.
"Should I formally apologize to Sora?"
"In my opinion, he doesn't take it seriously at all." Dan Heng made a direct conclusion.
"Eh? Really?"
"He is the kind of person who is very tolerant of children's rude words. As long as the child is a 'good' child."
"...Child, child..."
Sanyue sat up immediately and wanted to refute, but when he thought of Kong's inexplicably kind expression and the things he had in common with Lao Yang, he wilted again.
"So even he's pampering me... I really haven't made any progress at all."
"Being able to realize that he is doting on you means that you have grown up, March."
Dan Heng took a sip of coffee.
"But……"
March was still conflicted and took out the phone case she was going to give to Kong from her bag.
It was a black and gold shell that looked quite vulgar, but it was somewhat similar to the color of the train, and it also matched the color of Sora's hair.
The most detailed thing is that there is a tuft of silver-grey background underneath the golden carvings, which was carefully selected by March after carefully observing the gradient color at the end of the empty hair.
"He already has Sister Haiya. I feel a little sorry for Sister Haiya for intruding into their lives like this."
"puff--"
Hearing Sanyue's explosive mumbling, Danheng spat out a small mouthful of coffee.
Dan Heng quickly picked up the napkin to maintain his aloof personality. It took him a lot of effort to adjust his mentality, but his tone was still a little uncertain: "How did you come to the conclusion that he dotes on you because he wants you to enter his life?"
"Because he's attracted to me—and I'm a little bit..."
Sanyue blinked immediately, as if she had figured something out: "Yes, he is in a state of being ownerless now! Danheng, you know, in the emotional arena, not refusing and not keeping a distance is tacit consent! He must have some ideas!"
"...I have to remind you again, Sanyue, although love is free, Sora's experience is definitely much richer than you think."
Even though Danheng didn't like gossiping or talking behind people's backs, he still explained how Kong had "occupied" the observation car with the girls in the morning.
I don’t know if March has watched too many melodramas, or maybe Kong is just much more attractive in the eyes of the opposite sex than the same sex... How could such a good person become love-brained?
"If you want to join that battlefield, not to mention Ms. Holhaiya, you must first get past Estelle."
"It doesn't matter. After the car leaves, we will definitely have more time to spend together. Ah, is it a bit rude to Estelle to say this..."
"I don't recommend it... Never mind. As I said before, free love is not prohibited on the bus."
As if he had foreseen the stomachache in the future, Danheng felt a little bit reluctant when he saw Sanyue's full of energy.
Kong’s rank is too high. March fell in love with Super Aquaman at first sight. In a sense, it was a good vision, but it was also her misfortune.
"Click."
"Well, I feel refreshed after some exercise. Have you had dinner, Danheng, Sanyue?"
The door opened automatically, and the owner carried Paimon, who was picking his teeth all the way, into the observation car, as if the Beast King was patrolling his territory.
Dan Heng really had an illusion that Kong was a lion, and the train was his hunting ground and the den where he gathered lionesses. The entire atmosphere changed with his arrival.
"I brought you some snacks. We haven't had enough ingredients lately, so Belfa can only save some vanilla and cinnamon for driving. The desserts we make can't be too extravagant... Do you want some snacks?"
As he said this he placed the snacks on the table.
But even with this ability to treat the train as his own home in just a few days, treating every passenger as a family member or sibling, and the househusband-like lifestyle of "going to the market to buy vegetables" after work every day, Danheng still couldn't hate Kong.
Maybe he just has the physique and temperament to attract girls, and he can't control it.
Because of Dianxin and Kong's sincere smiles, Dan Heng's plan to warn Kong not to harm the train crew's favorite disappeared - even if it was said to be dirty, it was still internal consumption after all.
He even gave March a wink: There are no extra women around, you should take this opportunity to give the gift away.
"Sora, this is the phone case I picked for you. I forgot to give it to you before!"
Love can make a person's IQ decrease while their EQ increases. The pink-haired girl understood it immediately and quickly presented it to him with both hands like a junior girl giving Valentine's chocolate to a senior.
"…Thank you for your kindness."
Kong was completely embarrassed.
He could see at a glance the anticipation in March's nervousness, not to mention the unusually pink cheeks that almost said "I like you" all the time.
He had seen similar emotions too many times. It seemed that after the little girl had lost her temper today, she somehow used some self-strengthening tactics to improve her impression of him.
It is obvious that Lao Yang is the safest person in the car, calm and reliable, and Dan Heng is handsome and considerate, perfectly fitting the image of most girls' dream lover. Why is it that after being with them for so long, Sanyue still has expectations of herself that go beyond friendship?
The fastest Gundam in Teyvat had taken down a Gundam in nearly a month, but he had only known Sanyue for a few days? Three and a half days? There was no buffer period at all?
Faced with this feeling that shouldn't have come so quickly, Kong became alert and rolled a 1D20 dice using his perception and intelligence. After passing the test, Kong realized the secret behind his popularity.
"I will use it well... Danheng, there is something important I need to discuss with you. Let's go to the archives room to talk."
64. Still no sleep in March
"Sora, haven't you noticed the change in Mitsuki's attitude towards you? Is there anything you can't say in front of her?"
Dan Heng, who was pulled back to the "bedroom" by Kong, rarely expressed some dissatisfaction to him.
He couldn't bear to see Sanyue feeling down, nor did he want the girl's heart to be casually ignored by Kong.
It may sound a bit inappropriate to say this, but Danheng really does give off that "old father" feeling.
"It is because of March's overly earnest attitude that I have to talk to you, because you seem to be the least affected."
Kong Ban straightened his face and returned to the "bounty hunter" mode he had been in when Dan Heng first met him.
"Think about it carefully, Danheng, we have only known each other for a few days?"
"what do you want to say?"
Dan Heng frowned.
"It was a short time, but in such a short time I gained the trust of everyone on the train. Although Lao Yang helped me to vouch for me, you saw that the emotions that Sanyue put into me were not what you should put into someone you just met."
"...A hero saves a beauty, and they fall in love at first sight?" Dan Heng tried to show off his negative sense of humor.
"It was Holhaiya who saved her, not me."
Kong sneered and said, "To be honest, if I want to integrate into the train faster, I can indeed attack Xiao Sanyue, but if I do that, I'm afraid I will fall into the trap of some disgusting guys."
"Ok?"
Dan Heng was a little surprised when he heard this.
"Do you know the ability called 'Charm'?" Seeing that his thoughts were very clear, Sora continued to explain.
“…I’ve heard of similar techniques.”
Dan Heng was knowledgeable and immediately understood Kong's purpose of leaving Sanyue behind to talk to him alone.
"I have never actively used this ability on anyone, and the system has never given me a similar cheat, but the power I have received may subtly project the path that the Star Gods want me to practice on their behalf onto my body."
Sora's tone became more serious. "For example, that psychopath Aha might give me the ability to win the favor of others more easily, or He might personally hypnotize the people around me. Don't rush to deny it. He is capable of such cheap things. Before and after Chunmei's fall, He seemed to be very keen on playing with people's hearts, such as sneaking into a team and then leading the team to collapse."
"That sounds like something that only destruction would do."
"Aren't there enough people in this world who destroy others just for fun?"
Golden Hair sighed, "I also heard that Aha once sneaked into Akivali's pioneering team for fun, and then found an opportunity to blow up half of the train and a large group of unknown guests... He is a very dangerous guy, and I am running around with the power that he gave to the Messenger. I can't guarantee that it will not bring adverse effects to everyone."
"Is that what you're worried about?"
Dan Heng stared into Kong's eyes very seriously for most of the day.
"That's right. Charm that cannot be controlled by oneself will bring disaster. Do you feel inexplicably fond and relaxed when you are with me? I need to find out."
Sora looked back at him sincerely.
"It's not inexplicable. You are very sophisticated and tactful in your dealings with others. You know how to share benefits, which makes it difficult for people to harbor hostility." Dan Heng said lightly.
Too true review.
Hollow complained in his heart.
"But I can give you a definite answer. I don't hate you, nor do I have any extra affection for you... I have no objection to you boarding the train, because you are very strong and capable of doing the job of a guard. In comparison, the trouble you cause is much less."
Dan Heng added in his heart, "At least much less than me," and then continued, "If you have this concern, you should talk to Sanyue, not me. After all, if she is really affected by Aha's blessing, your reminder may help her realize her discordant emotional changes."
"Thank you. I'll make that clear."
Kong made up his mind and turned to leave, while Dan Heng stared at his back and carefully recalled the process of himself going from being wary of Kong to slowly relaxing. In the end, he chose to stick to his judgment that "he was not hinted at".
"If you're worried that Aha will invade the train again, go talk to Jizi about strengthening defenses. Pam is also very concerned about foreign objects in the train - if the other party has been moving around us, Pam will definitely notice it."
"it is good."
……
By the time Sora returned to the observation car, Mitsuki, who was somewhat disappointed with Sora's avoidance of her, had naturally gone back to her room.
The girl's delicate sensitivity allowed her to determine that Kong's worried look was not directed at her, but it was also a disguised rejection.
After thinking for a while about the empty carriage, the boy took out his phone with a new cover and sent a message to the girls' group chat:
"I'm going to knock on Sanyue's door later. I'm not that keen on talking to her because I'm worried about what Aha might do to me, but it seems that I've made her sad..."
"You made that little girl cry?" Even though they were using a chat app, Kong could imagine the unfriendly tone in Eula's voice.
"It shouldn't be that serious, but she must be very disappointed. The gift she carefully prepared was ignored by me in one sentence. I have to explain the reason to her."
"So what did the doctor mean by sending that message in the group chat? Telling us that he might not come home overnight?" Haiya was still joking.
"I was afraid that you would think I was going to attack March, so I reported it in advance. I won't do that."
"...If you send me this explanation in private, I'll be happy. Okay, go quickly. If you really make March cry, I'll tie you to the beam with a belt all night long--" Eula started to drive people away.
Why are you rewarding me?