Dori looked at Jack with anticipation.
Her big eyes blinked, trying hard to act cute.
However, Jack still kept a straight face, showing no signs of softening.
[Dori's inner monologue: This isn't right. Little Klee said if I do this, Qu Master will let bygones be bygones, so why is there no reaction?]
Nahida helplessly massaged her forehead.
Dori, this child, only learned half of Klee's cuteness; she didn't learn the most essential part, the close-up, face-to-face coquetry, so of course, it had no effect.
After waiting quietly for three to five minutes.
Only when Jack spoke did everyone else resume breathing.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that last sentence."
Jack squatted down, and his thumb wiped away the tears that were almost squeezing out of Dori's eyes.
"The weapons and artifacts I gave you are bonds formed in a past life. The special meaning contained within them cannot be replicated. Even if I'm no longer here one day, you can still remember me, this former passerby, because of them."
"Boo hoo! No, Dori doesn't want to leave Qu Master!"
After saying that.
Dori felt like she was about to be driven away the next second, so she quickly hugged Jack, the blush on her face even fogging up her small glasses.
"I don't mean to abandon you, I just hope you know that the treasures you cherish are also priceless treasures to others."
"Mm-hmm, Dori understands. Dori won't joke about others' cherished treasures anymore!"
"Good girl. Wipe away your tears and re-embrace Senior Faruzan's challenge, showing the magnanimity of Qu Master Sangonomiya Kokomi!"
Jack gently pushed Dori away.
He didn't mind healthy competition among his wives.
But there was also a bottom line.
Those weapons and artifacts, even if they were trash picked up from a main DPS, as a level 60 old salted fish, he tried his best to match the most suitable equipment for everyone, and the quality wouldn't be too bad.
And when the game materialized into reality.
The intention of playing the game seemed to be contained within the artifacts and weapons, becoming his and the girls' memories.
Therefore, when he heard Dori wanted to use Faruzan's and her own "memories" as stakes, Jack became so angry.
...
"Dori's words just now were a bit harsh. Dori apologizes to you. Let me re-organize the challenge... Phew~ The winner will get a kiss from this man!"
"???"
Faruzan's face instantly turned red.
"What in the world are you talking about?! Why do I have to get a kiss from the Traveler?!"
"Hehehe, this isn't just any ordinary kiss~"
Dori returned to her shrewd, merchant-like smile: "The winner can specify the pose and time, and it will be in front of everyone else. How about it? Isn't this way of showing dominance attractive enough?"
This is even more outrageous!
Faruzan wanted to say that.
But the next second, a voice, shy yet firm, answered Dori.
"I'm in!"
Dehya raised her arm and said.
But when Jack looked over, she immediately turned her head away, like a shy little wildcat.
"Me too!" Nilou followed closely.
"And me!" Collei also refused to be outdone.
"Everyone is very confident, I'll join too, just to add some suspense to the game." Candace stared intently at Jack's figure, licking her lips, seemingly already having thought of what bold pose to use.
"You... you all! Fine! If you're in, I'm in too!"
Provoked by everyone like this.
Faruzan, who originally had a more-than-friends-less-than-lovers attitude towards Jack, directly went all out and joined everyone's challenge.
"Oh dear, things seem to be developing in a strange direction~"
Nahida commented with a smile.
Jack waved his hand.
"That Dori, I told her not to use everyone's memories as stakes, and then she turns around and uses everyone's husband as stakes."
"But isn't this also helping you?"
Nahida blinked, motioning for Jack to look at the charming and radiant Senior Faruzan, who was blushing.
"How could I not see that? Otherwise, I wouldn't have let her mess around."
He said that, but Jack still felt a strange sensation.
Since when did his wives' way of pleasing him become helping him find new wives?
Keqing was like this, and Yae Miko was also like this.
If this continues, he'll really have to activate the Happy Planet and "simultaneously" satisfy dozens or hundreds of wives in one night.
Hiss~ Thinking about it this way, perhaps it's not impossible?
...
The battle situation changed.
The rules for beach volleyball were temporarily changed to a singles match.
Dinazade, knowing her strength was inferior to the others, stepped back and quietly stayed by Jack's side, cheering for Dehya and the others.
Nahida stood on the side of the net, acting as the referee.
With her, the Grass God, presiding, no one in the arena dared to object.
"The match begins! The first battle is Dori versus Collei!"
Nahida's voice was soft and sweet, but it had strong penetrative power.
Among the crowd, Dori and Collei stepped forward one after another.
"Please... please guide me!"
Collei nervously clasped her hands together, assuming a receiving posture.
Sports that test body coordination were not her forte, but for the reward of this competition, it was worth a fight!
"Hehe, to please Qu Master, Dori will stop at nothing! Come on, Magic Lamp, show your power!"
Dori chuckled sinisterly, then summoned her Magic Lamp Jinling, a chubby, ball-like fellow.
"Hey! Isn't this a singles match? She's cheating, isn't she!"
"Hmm, strictly speaking, Jinling is a physical entity formed by Dori's elemental power; it's not a complete individual. Collei, you can also use similar methods."
Referee Nahida made the ruling to allow Jinling's presence.
Collei had no choice but to bite the bullet and summon Coriambar.
"We... we're going too!"
The battle officially began.
Compared to the Magic Lamp Jinling, which had self-awareness, Collei's self-made elemental fairy couldn't provide much assistance.
So, throughout the match, it was basically Dori and the Magic Lamp Jinling fighting two-on-one, plus Dori habitually used a greatsword, so her strength was inherently great.
Collei was caught off guard for a moment, and Dori took the first set.
"21 to 16, Dori wins. Both sides switch courts. The second round will begin after a 5-minute break."
Dori was spirited, while Collei was downcast.
The two returned to the stands one after another.
Jack stepped forward to greet them and ruffled Collei's hair.
"Hmm, well played."
"Can losing be called well played?"
Collei was a little dejected.
Jack kissed her forehead as a sign of comfort.
"Winning and losing are for the arena. Off the court, I saw Collei's competitive spirit and vibrant energy. At that time, Collei was very charming!"
"Eh? Is... is that so! Hehehe~"
Collei scratched her cheek shyly.
The sweat she shed was all the taste of happiness.
Candace commented on this.
"Perhaps this is what it means to lose the game, but win life."
This sentiment earned everyone's agreement.
"Unfair! Dori is the winner, she also wants Qu Master's head pat and kiss!"
Dori angrily put her hands on her hips and looked at the harmonious atmosphere between Jack and Collei. Her jealous expression made the audience burst into laughter.
"Haha, alright, our Dori also worked very hard and deserves commendation!"
Jack picked up Dori, then, like playing with little Klee, lifted her high.
"Pfft~"
Collei couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Dori was lifeless: "I don't want this kind of reward that's like coaxing a little kid!"
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