Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter 154: The Gray Duck Tavern
Initially, the Players held out a sliver of hope for “Ghostly Cow Souls,” believing it to be a story of tragic separation between a Minotaur Warrior and a human girl.
Now, it seemed the opposite was true…
However, for this world where the entertainment industry was just beginning, such a play was still quite good. It broke away from the traditional setting of princesses and princes from spoken dramas and transformed into a poignant story of a farmer and a Bloodhoof Warrior.
Whether it resonated with the underworld or if humans could understand this art…
It was novel enough!
One only needed to look at the crowd gathered around the announcement board, chattering excitedly and already predicting the play’s content based on the poster.
It was just like those game otaku in the real world.
As soon as a game released a concept CG, they would already be thinking about how to level up, defeat monsters, and explore the map.
“What do we do now? Cyberi Town is so huge, and there are no clues. How do we find and capture the Succubus?”
Looking at the bustling street, (Player Name) (M) felt a sense of helplessness, like a tiger trying to eat the sky with nowhere to start.
“Didn’t Carl hint at it before?”
“Think more, don’t just search blindly. Succubi are not strong monsters, but they are very cunning.”
Nobody Does Human Things (M) spread his hands and continued with confidence.
“A major characteristic of us Players is that we can resurrect infinitely and are immune to mind magic like charm. This is a great advantage we can exploit.”
“Furthermore, according to the monster data I’ve consulted, Succubi, as demons, need to absorb Vital Energy daily to maintain their bodily functions due to the lack of Abyss aura in the Prime Material Plane.”
“The richest sources of Vital Energy are strong adult males and virgin little kids.”
“We don’t have little kids, but we do have strong adult males.”
Nobody Does Human Things (M) said, his gaze falling on Call Me Arin (Male), who was doing push-ups on the ground.
The guild leader of the Black Armored Camp had become obsessed with fitness.
He barely passed up any opportunity to exercise.
Along the way, he had more than once suddenly picked up rocks by the roadside to train his arm strength.
“Strong ♂ adult ♂ males? Ora Ora! Where are the strong adult males!”
Call Me Arin (Male)’s eyes lit up as soon as he heard this. He sprang up from the ground with a backflip, his eyes shining, very excited.
Everyone: “… (●’◡’●)”
“Is there a possibility…”
“That the strong adult male we’re talking about is you?”
…
…
Cyberi Town, nighttime.
As night enveloped the land and most people entered dreamland, for some, the nightlife was just beginning.
Cyberi Town had two taverns in total.
One was called the Nightingale Tavern.
This was the favorite haunt of male mercenaries and adventurers, as it offered not only fine wines at reasonable prices but also charming and affectionate girls.
The other was called the Gray Duck Tavern.
This was a place preferred by female adventurers and noblewomen.
Because it had many well-built men.
There were also some handsome young men, and after a few drinks, for a small amount of Gold Coin, one could choose to spend the night with one of them.
Tonight, the Gray Duck Tavern was as lively as ever.
And even more so than before.
This was because a few newcomers had arrived at the Gray Duck Tavern today – all handsome, well-featured, high-quality men, with one being exceptionally robust.
Inside the Gray Duck Tavern, on the pink stage, (Player Name) (M), Nobody Does Human Things (M), and Call Me Arin (Male) stood in a line, their upper bodies bare, wearing only suspenders.
They stood with their backs to the audience, their shoulders and skin twisting left and right, performing a dance full of ♂ masculine energy ♂.
“Wow! These boys are amazing!”
“I like the skinny one, his skin is soft and tender. He looks so juicy just by looking at him~”
“Oh my god! His pectoral muscles can jiggle! This… this is too amazing! I’m dead!”
…
Under the stage, the ladies wearing exquisite half-face masks no longer maintained their usual reserve. They shouted and clamored, no different from those crude men.
“Hey! Are you sure that Succubus will really come?”
(Player Name) (M) asked, stiffly twisting his hips, and nudged Nobody Does Human Things (M) with his arm.
“Don’t worry. Even if our arms and legs are thin and not very alluring, don’t forget we still have Call Me Arin (Male) as our trump card~”
“Call Me Arin (Male) doesn’t have a wife in the game, and he’s so strong. He’s practically the best tonic for a Succubus~”
Nobody Does Human Things (M) continued his awkward dance, winking at the ladies below the stage with a smile, causing them to become even more frenzied.
After a lively dance, it was time for the most exciting auction of the night.
By now, the ladies had drunk quite a bit, their faces flushed red, full of high spirits and ambition. The Gray Duck Tavern relied on this surge to make money.
They would take a 20% tax from it.
Accompanying the rousing drumbeats, a young host, dressed in a small suit and with slicked-back hair, took the stage.
“Esteemed ladies, good evening! I’m sure you were very satisfied with tonight’s performance and dance!”
“Yes! We are very satisfied~”
“Hurry up and start, I can’t wait~”
“Don’t drag it out, I want that strongest one, right now!”
…
The ladies under the stage began to clamor.
Some who were quite drunk even started impatiently unbuttoning their clothes and were about to climb onto the stage, but they were quickly intercepted by the tavern’s security personnel.
The Gray Duck Tavern was a unique establishment in Cyberi Town.
Other towns did not have anything like it.
Therefore, many of these ladies came from other towns, and some were even minor nobles from Winter City.
Now, wearing masks, no one knew their identities. These pampered young ladies were indulging their wild natures in a rare way.
“Ladies, please calm down. I know the young gentlemen tonight are exceptionally high-quality, but we must still follow the rules: the highest bidder wins~”
“Ladies who don’t win the right to have these young gentlemen spend the night with them can choose other gentlemen in the Gray Duck Tavern’s exhibition hall~”
The slick-haired host paused, smiled slightly, and continued:
“Tonight, there’s a 40% discount~”
It had to be said, this host knew how to handle things.
There were more women than men.
Hearing that the young men in the exhibition hall were now 40% off, the ladies with limited assets who couldn’t get the best were somewhat appeased.
After all, if you couldn’t get the best, you could still get something slightly better, couldn’t you?
Even if that wasn’t possible, the money saved could be used for some unique services.
Suppressing the commotion in the hall, the slick-haired host continued his introduction:
“As per the usual rules, due to Your Majesty Winter’s regulations, the highest price for this type of auction cannot exceed 10 Gold Coins. Reaching ten Gold Coins is the maximum price!”
“To protect the young gentlemen’s human rights, once the price reaches the cap, they can make their own choice and select their preferred companion. The auction money from other ladies will be refunded by 90%.”
The ladies in the audience who were still relatively sober had no objections.
This rule had been in place since the Gray Duck Tavern was established.
They were long accustomed to it.
Moreover, after these young gentlemen made their own choices, they would serve with more care and enthusiasm.
With tenderness and affection, exerting utmost gentleness, they would never be perfunctory, just like real lovers.
For these ladies,
this was also a very pleasant thing.
Updated with a reference picture of Loli.
