Originally, everyone wanted Kevin to be the head of the Execution Department, but Kevin refused.
How great was being the Head of Security? All he had to do was wander around the company every day. If someone needed to go out, he followed. If no one did, he could go to the R&D department to find Dr. MEI. Occasionally, he could even go fishing with Su and Simon. It was a life fit for a god.
So, Kevin happily passed the role of Execution Department Head to Sakura. Then he elbowed Kalpas out of the Security Chief position, banishing him to be the Head Chef, and claimed the leisurely Security Chief role for himself.
"That won't do. You're a guest. Sit down and have some tea." Simon pressed down on Kevin's hand, stopping him from leaving. "Besides, even if you want to leave, Ellie won't. She's definitely still harassing Mei right now."
"That... is true."
As a fellow married man, Kevin sympathized with the plight of having his wife harassed by Elysia. If not for the fact that Elysia harassed all the girls in the World Serpent Group equally, Kevin would have suspected she had some mysterious, strange fetish for married women.
"Here, taste this. I learned this technique from Hua."
Soon, Simon handed a cup of hot tea to Kevin.
The tea bowl was scalding, but Kevin was used to it. He took the bowl and had a sip.
"Good tea. Hmm, it feels similar to what Hua brews."
"You punk, since when did you learn to flatter people? I know the gap between me and Hua clearly."
Simon gave him a side-eye.
"Uh..."
Kevin felt a bit awkward. Actually, he couldn't really taste the difference between good and bad tea. During tea parties, he usually just gulped down whatever Hua and Eden brewed.
"Cough. Eden's concert is coming to Nagazora next month. I have two tickets here. If you have time, go see it."
Kevin forcibly used his "money ability" to change the subject.
"Oh? Eden's concert tickets are hard to get. Aren't you and Dr. MEI going together?"
Simon accepted the tickets without hesitation but asked curiously.
"MEI has to work overtime that day. Actually, she's been working overtime for two months straight. Besides, we've seen Eden's concerts plenty of times."
Speaking of this, Kevin's expression was somewhat resentful. It couldn't be helped; his wife was a workaholic.
Thank god Mei doesn't work overtime, or I'd be miserable.
Simon, accustomed to having someone cook for him every day, felt fortunate. Still, he comforted his friend:
"It happens. Mei sometimes has Kendo practice and comes home late too."
Simon's Hokushin Itto-ryu was actually learned while accompanying Mei during her practice sessions.
"Sigh." x2
For a moment, the two married men shared a profound sense of mutual understanding.
"Mei~ My good Mei~ I haven't seen you in so long! Come, let me see if you've gotten prettier!"
Elysia grabbed Mei's arm, suddenly thrusting her face right in front of her.
"How could I become prettier that easily?"
Mei looked at Elysia helplessly. It was hard to refuse her requests. An adjective flashed through her mind: Pink Puppy?
"No way~ Let me see..." Elysia leaned in close to examine Mei's face, then gasped. "Wow! Mei, your skin really has gotten much better! How exactly do you maintain it?"
"I don't really do anything special... just use common skincare products..."
"Do you use our company's? The one Eden and I endorse? Do you? Do you?"
Elysia held Mei's hands, her eyes sparkling.
"Yes, it's from your brand. It works very well, I've been using it."
Looking into those big pink eyes, Mei answered truthfully.
"Mmhmm~ I knew the products developed by Dr. Mobius were trustworthy~" Elysia was in a great mood, but then she looked puzzled. "Strange. I use our company's products too, so why isn't my skin as good as Mei's?"
She pressed her cheek against Mei's, using her skin to feel the difference between them.
Mei couldn't do anything about Elysia. She could only let the girl nuzzle against her. After all, she couldn't exactly tell Ellie that her skin was good because she was being "moisturized" by someone every day, right?
When Simon walked in, he saw Elysia clinging to his wife.
Gwah! You Pink Fat Lady! Get away from my wife!
You aren't allowed to touch her!
Simon was about to roar at the Pink Fat Lady, but hearing the commotion, she turned around.
"Ya~ It's Simon! Long time no see~ Let me get a good look at you!"
Elysia instantly zoomed in front of Simon.
Mei: "..."
Did I hear that line somewhere before?
A wave of fragrance hit him in the face, forcing Simon to take a half-step back.
S-Such strong pressure. As expected of the Pink Fat Lady?
Simon cast an innocent, pleading look at Mei.
Mei shook her head, expressing helplessness. She had given up too.
Elysia looked Simon up and down, left and right, and actually noticed something different.
"I feel like... Simon, did you get buff? Have you been working out lately?"
Ellie-neesan, don't do this!
"Did... did I?"
The corner of Simon's mouth twitched as he raised his hands in surrender. He had intended to save Mei from the fire, but he didn't expect to get thrown into the flames himself.
Boss Kevin, save me!
Simon called out internally to Kevin, who had gone to find Vill-V. If he had known, he would have dragged Kevin along. Then this Pink Fat Lady wouldn't be so unrestrained.
"Eh~ Simon, why are you so afraid of me? Would a cute and beautiful maiden do anything terrible to you~?"
Elysia leaned in closer, looking at Simon with feigned innocence.
I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself!
Simon denounced the Pink Fat Lady in his heart. She had just performed "NTR right in front of the husband," and now she planned to do "NTR right in front of the wife"? This was simply against all moral principles!
"Cough cough—I estimate Vill-V should be done soon. Why don't we go over together?"
An angel! Mei really is my angel!
Simon looked at his wife, who had come to his rescue, with teary eyes, proving his innocence while expressing his loyalty.
Mei was also quite helpless. She didn't dislike Elysia's overwhelming enthusiasm, but the problem was that every time Elysia visited, she would cling to Simon for a while. It made it hard not to suspect Elysia had ulterior motives. Look, if she hadn't stopped it, they were about to enact a live NTR scene right in front of her.
"Okay~ My good Mei ♪"
Elysia hooked her arm through Mei's, pulling her out of the office chatting and laughing as if nothing had happened.
Simon, however, stood frozen, staring at the System panel before his eyes.
[Name: Elysia]
[Charm: 19]
[Description: Chairwoman of the World Serpent Group. A beauty blogger loved by many. A maiden as beautiful as flying flowers, gathering all the beauty in the world. Recommended for capture.]
[Affection: 40]
[Bond Mission 1: Elysia is curious about you and wants to become your friend. Will you accept this cute maiden's request? (Completed)]
[Mission Requirement: Agree to Elysia's request and become her friend.]
[Reward: Free Attribute Points x2. Talent: [Pristine Heart (Excellent): Increased adaptability to Honkai Energy]. Strategy Reward: Toxic Points x100.]
Why is the strategy reward "Toxic"?