There are no Three Goddesses in this world. At some point, the three deities who once managed this world disappeared. However, their divine power did not vanish. It continued their work like a program, allowing the world to function normally. Listening to the three goddesses' description, Luo Cheng sat on the sofa, with Godolphin sitting beside him, stroking his head.
"How do you know this?" Luo Cheng asked. How could these AI goddesses know that there were no real gods in this world and understand that the world was running on the power of the Three Goddesses?
"While we are not the true Three Goddesses, we are souls born from this world," Byerley Turk explained. "We were born and learned from the data of countless horse girls. We possess all their knowledge, so we can detect the oddities, contradictions, and illogicalities, and eventually came to this conclusion."
That sounded plausible.
"However, we found something interesting while organizing the AI horse girls' data: the things you said to Unit Zero." Darley sat next to him. "You are an anomalous existence."
"...You seem very interested in me?"
"Of course. After all, you're the only human who can perceive this anomaly." The corner of Darley's mouth curled up, showing an expression of interest.
These girls... even if they weren't the real Three Goddesses, their personalities were no different. Luo Cheng wanted to teach these "troll" goddesses a lesson, but it was a bit difficult at the moment.
In the VR world, besides the multiple operating systems, his physical state and senses were no different from reality. He could feel it when he kissed Darley earlier. Her sweet taste and soft touch were no different from a real kiss. He could even be suffocated by her, and the symptoms of oxygen deprivation were exactly the same!
Where did these girls learn these skills? Was it from the data of those horse girls as well? Of course, none of this mattered. These three goddesses clearly had a "spectator" mindset. They knew what Luo Cheng had done and found it very amusing.
"It seems you hate this anomaly, so you want to find the true Three Goddesses, little lamb-kun," Godolphin said, leaning against Luo Cheng. "I think there's hope. If you're the only human who can observe this anomaly, you might be able to interfere with this world. Then you could find the true Three Goddesses through that interference."
"Interfere? With what?"
"Well, well, I'm just suggesting the possibility. Since you can perceive it, there must be a way to interfere." Godolphin hugged Luo Cheng's head, her firm chest resting against his face.
At first, Luo Cheng thought Godolphin was comforting him. But now, Luo Cheng felt that she was more like a person doting on a particularly cherished toy. Given the goddesses' personalities, his existence could provide them with infinite entertainment. Although his situation had nothing to do with them, their nonchalant attitude still infuriated Luo Cheng.
Just you wait. When I get out, I'll set my body stats to infinite and raise your sensitivity a thousandfold. Then, with just one touch, I'll make you cry out from pleasure!
"Although we don't have any special powers, we have all the knowledge of the Three Goddesses. If you have any questions, you can come here and find us anytime. As permanent AIs, our data won't be cleared," Byerley Turk said, a rare moment of reliability.
The Three Goddesses were the only ones who could communicate with Luo Cheng without obstacles, connecting reality and the game. Leaning against the tracksuit, Luo Cheng inhaled Godolphin's milky scent for a while and felt his spirits lift a little.
When he thought about it, what they said made sense. Although the reason was unknown, he did have the power to enter the underlying system of this world, and as Tokai Teio's story progressed, Luo Cheng had also unlocked more and more functions. Perhaps when he unlocked all the functions or completed the story, something would change.
"Have you calmed down, little lamb-kun?" Godolphin said softly in his ear. Luo Cheng reached back and grabbed her tail.
"Ah! Little lamb-kun?"
Logic was one thing, emotions were another. Since these people were having fun at his expense, he had to get some "return" from them. Regardless, it was the Three Goddesses' responsibility to abandon this world, so as their AI projections, they would pay the price for them!
"Little lamb-kun... hmm, slo-slow down..." As Luo Cheng rubbed her tail, Godolphin panted softly, hugging Luo Cheng tightly with a flushed face.
"Oh? That technique. It seems the little lamb has been training a lot." Darley pinched her chin, showing a half-smile, with no intention of helping Godolphin out. Byerley adjusted her hat and pretended not to see.
"No, not there... ah!"
Godolphin collapsed on top of Luo Cheng, her once firm hands hanging limply.
"Huff... huff... Little lamb-kun, you're too amazing~" Godolphin gasped, her fair face flushed.
Compared to the strong-willed Darley, Godolphin seemed much easier to bully. Her soft appearance made Luo Cheng want to play with her, and her pink lips looked very kissable. Letting go of her large, pleasantly scented sky-blue tail, Luo Cheng showed a satisfied expression. He had found a horse girl with a better touch than the President.
"Can I come here to train from now on?"
"Of course, little lamb. From now on, this is your training ground. You can come whenever you want after we make the announcement."
"Announce what?"
"The official start of the [Master's Cup]," the three goddesses replied.
By Friday, in the office, Luo Cheng heard noisy footsteps in the hallway. At the same time, the broadcast announced, "All trainers, please report to the VR experience room."
He arrived at the room, which was already full of people. Following the instructions, Luo Cheng put on the headset. When he opened his eyes, he was standing on Tracen's training field, surrounded by other trainers. As everyone marveled at how realistic the world was, three figures in red, yellow, and blue stood on the stage.
From a distance, Luo Cheng saw Darley Arabian. Her emerald eyes met his, and a puzzling smile appeared on her brown face.
"Welcome, trainers, to the VR world. We will be your guides, helping you train your horse girls here and answering your questions."
"Three special races will be held here. The winners will advance."
"Only the most outstanding horse girls will be able to challenge the final race, the [Master's Cup]."
"And the opponent on that stage will be us, the Three Goddesses."
"Train your horse girls, and challenge the goddesses!"