Tunbao watched as Stella acted cute and clingy in Derek Su's arms.
A trace of jealousy slowly surfaced in her eyes.
She clenched her fists.
Then...
She turned and rushed toward Imperial Scale.
"Boss, you're incredible. I love you so much!"
Shouting "Love and peace," she threw herself forward, trying to dive into Imperial Scale's arms.
But Imperial Scale had already anticipated it. With a cold expression, she stepped back half a pace and extended her right hand, neatly stopping Tunbao by the forehead.
No matter how much Tunbao paddled her arms, she couldn't move any closer.
"Ah~♥ This is Boss's hand. So soft, so warm~"
Even without making it into Imperial Scale's arms, Tunbao was already satisfied.
Even a simple touch from Imperial Scale was more than enough for her.
After indulging in her antics for a while, Tunbao finally remembered why she had come.
She was here to check on Boss.
"Boss, you're not hurt, right?"
Tunbao looked Imperial Scale up and down. "I know you're tough, Boss, but that damn gray-haired monkey rammed into you several times, didn't she? Especially your rear!"
She circled behind Imperial Scale, her eyes lighting up as she stared at her round, lifted hips. She raised both hands, fingers spread, a foolish grin creeping across her face.
"Boss, I can help check for you, okay? It'd be bad if your butt got damaged. Heh, heh heh."
As she spoke, her hands reached forward.
In the next instant.
Boom!
Tunbao felt the world spin.
By the time she realized what happened, she was already flipped upside down onto a seat.
The world was inverted, yet her gaze at Imperial Scale remained full of fascination.
As expected of Boss, even a shoulder throw felt gentle.
Tunbao climbed out of the broken seat, grinning as she edged closer to Imperial Scale again.
Meeting Imperial Scale's cold gaze, she finally behaved a little.
She glanced at Derek Su, who was still comforting Stella, and muttered quietly, "Boss, Boss Su didn't do anything weird to you, right? Stella told me Boss Su really likes touching butts, says it passes on some kind of 'must-win belief'?"
Her face showed clear disdain as she scoffed.
"That kind of thing might fool someone as simple as Stella. Don't believe it."
Imperial Scale didn't respond, only watching Derek Su and Stella.
Tunbao followed her gaze, thinking Imperial Scale might be jealous.
Just as she was about to speak...
"He wouldn't do that," Imperial Scale said calmly.
"That's good then." Tunbao let out a sigh of relief, her clenched fists relaxing.
The first touch of Boss Imperial Scale's hips belonged to her.
If Derek Su dared to take it first, she would...
She would hide under the blankets and cry all night!
"Still, Boss, you're really that confident?" Tunbao couldn't understand.
Imperial Scale's charm was unmatched. Beautiful, well-built, cold yet alluring, with a great personality.
And that contrast made her even more perfect.
Could someone like Derek Su really hold back? She didn't believe it.
"He is... my father."
"What?!" Tunbao froze, not catching it clearly.
"Nothing." Imperial Scale withdrew her gaze and flicked Tunbao on the forehead.
A crisp smack rang out.
She said coldly, "Take your hand off my chest."
Tunbao chuckled awkwardly and quickly pulled back her wandering hand.
If she kept messing around, Imperial Scale would get angry. Even though Imperial Scale looked charming when angry, Tunbao didn't want to lose any favor in her eyes.
...
Nearby, Purple Lightning's gaze shifted back and forth between Derek Su and Stella, then Imperial Scale and Tunbao.
Her amethyst-like eyes sparkled, her cheeks flushed, and she kept munching on sunflower seeds without stopping.
So captivating. This was way too captivating.
If only everything could intertwine, forming a complex, tangled loop.
She would be completely hooked.
Seeing Purple Lightning's intense expression and unusual blush, Blazing Wind and Lingwind instinctively took two steps back in alarm.
From any angle, her behavior didn't seem normal.
Meanwhile, Absolute Shadow was already contacting a helicopter.
In this Brana Ruins Advanced Tournament, Stella and Imperial Scale had contributed greatly. They needed a good rest after returning.
At the same time, the Stella Club's championship had to be properly celebrated.
Derek Su probably hadn't planned anything.
But as the self-appointed manager of the Stella Club, Absolute Shadow had to arrange everything in advance.
She wanted everyone to follow her schedule and fully enjoy some post-race relaxation.
But where should they go?
Absolute Shadow frowned, feeling a bit troubled.
There were too many choices, but finding a place that would satisfy every Mecha Girl in the Stella Club was difficult.
Stella didn't need much consideration. As long as she was with Boss Su, she would be happy even digging coal.
Imperial Scale likely wouldn't enjoy childish places like amusement parks or arcades.
Purple Lightning preferred quiet environments, so scenic natural areas would suit her.
Lingwind was lively, easy to please, and loved food. A food street alone would make her happy.
Blazing Wind was also easygoing and seemed better suited to places with small animals.
As for Tunbao...
Absolute Shadow looked at Tunbao, who was still hovering around Imperial Scale.
A humanoid Mecha Girl fighting tournament might suit her. Tunbao would definitely enjoy that.
Taking everything into account, satisfying everyone meant going to too many different places.
Before the next advanced tournament, they still needed to train, and Derek Su might even take them to training matches. They couldn't afford to get too distracted.
"What a headache." Absolute Shadow rubbed her temples.
At that moment, a functional Mecha Girl in a gray work uniform and a baseball cap approached, holding a stack of flyers. Her face was expressionless.
She was petite, her gaze dull, and she handed a flyer to Absolute Shadow.
After confirming Absolute Shadow had taken it, she said nothing and turned to continue distributing flyers to other Mecha Girls and drivers in the stands.
Absolute Shadow glanced at the flyer.
Her eyes lit up immediately.
[Magic Sea City Vacation Island. Meeting all Mecha Girls' entertainment needs!]
The flyer showed a bustling island, with a bold and eye-catching title.
Absolute Shadow carefully examined the listed attractions.
There were amusement parks, hot springs, a zoo, food streets, scenic areas, and all kinds of entertainment facilities.
There was also a featured attraction.
AI Competition. Drivers would compete against AI-controlled Mecha Girls of the same type, with a generous prize.
"I was just worrying about how to arrange something for Boss Su..."
Absolute Shadow's pale green eyes glanced at Derek Su, and a faint smile formed on her lips.
"He'll definitely love this. Much more interesting than everyone soaking in hot springs together."
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