Chapter 209 – Fleet Beacon (2)
The bleak relationship between Artemis and Solaver changed with the creation of the signal station.
‘I will look like a thief trying to rob you because I saved your life, so I don’t like it enough. I feel fortunate that I wasn’t kicked out.’
I don’t know if it was for the reason he said, but Artemis was the one who communicated minimally through writing.
However, with a large project ahead, we had frequent discussions with Solaver.
However, the content contained little information about device design or technical principles. The problem started from a much more basic point.
“What I imagined was something where the old man would call you this and that, and you would make it in a snap, or something like that. Just like I reverse engineered every time I brought something back from an expedition.”
“It’s easier said than done, Jinsu!”
Artemis’ words were cut off with a groan. She subtly lets out an erotic snort and the corners of her eyes flutter.
“It’s okay, so keep going.”
When I spoke to the nymph who stopped her hand with a confused look on her face, her hand moved again cautiously.
We were getting massages at an aroma massage parlor in the upper cultural district.
The lighting in the cozy space was dim, and Artemis and I were lying face down on each of the two clean massage beds.
Perhaps because the nymphs who set up this place paid attention, the sheet that Artemis lay on is white, and the sheet that I lay on is yellow.
The strength in the hands that were massaging my arms and shoulders rapidly diminished. When I heard Artemis’ moans, was I worried that I might be in pain too?
Casting.
A hand comes into view as I lie face down. These hands are large but not clunky, and still retain a feminine touch.
“Hippolyte.”
“Yes, manager.”
The muscular young woman looked at me with her nervous face.
“It’s okay, just do what you normally do. It was just the right intensity.”
“I understand.”
This young lady, whose name I gave you a while ago, cares too deeply about her muscular body.
I understand that it’s her complex, but my strengthened body only stimulates her to the extent that she does. There is a reason why I personally nominated and brought you.
‘From today onwards, you are in my exclusive charge.’
When she was called, her big eyes were cute and incongruous.
“It is true that they definitely have advanced science and technology. But if there is a clear blueprint and a shared understanding of the technology, imitation is not difficult. It may be too much for human scientists, but it is possible for me.”
“I guess so.”
“The problem is the material. How can there be so many materials that do not exist on Earth? He said this planet has overly biased resources?”
For example, something like a blue bird dish. Even if there is a recipe, there is no way to get the ingredients.
“So now I’m thinking about replacing it with a different material. If you don’t have red pepper paste, you should at least use hot sauce.”
“There are a lot of strange substances, but it won’t be easy.”
Solaver consists of the best and intermediate materials, and materials that must inevitably be replaced. In this way, the necessary materials were divided into various grades.
Among the best materials, there were some strange ones I had never heard of, but I had no idea that the floating stones I only saw in movies existed.
“As expected, the Earth is a shitty place.”
“In a vulgar way. “Could you use the word barren?”
Artemis’ expression frowned. Like her breasts squeezed between the massage bed and her body.
Even though it is still large compared to its age, it would have been an amazing sight if it had been an adult version.
“But Artemis, you sympathize. “On some planets, materials that can be extracted through future industries can be found by digging in the ground.”
When I heard the explanation of the situation, even I, who didn’t know much about this field, laughed out loud.
“That’s true, but… When I listen to the material presented, I feel like it’s unfair. This is especially true in the battery field.”
How much suffering did mankind have to endure to achieve an innovation that, however imperfectly, came close to a battery revolution?
However, the capacity limit is still clear. Because of the battery problem, the Hercules robot cannot be put into actual use despite its performance.
Although extraterrestrial civilizations also suffered from batteries, the level of suffering was significantly less than that of humans.
This is because some civilizations had natural super-capacity battery ores that were found buried.
Even in places where the highest quality products were mined, energy was even charged. It can be said to be the ultimate form of coal.
Just as oil-producing countries on Earth enjoy enormous wealth through oil money alone, these civilizations were able to accumulate enormous wealth just by selling battery ores to the Space Federation.
“Hmph.”
Artemis is someone who thinks more deeply about science and technology and pursues it more than anyone else.
From her perspective, it would feel unfair that someone didn’t even need to research the technology she was able to achieve through so much hardship.
Just like the resentment that humans feel when they see the difference between a dirt spoon and a gold spoon.
“Relax.”
“I’m not angry.”
“You look angry?”
“I heard it didn’t work out.”
During her time with Artemis, she had seen her get angry about various things.
They were anger arising from shame or unwanted situations.
Displeasure that arises from differences in given conditions, such as the present, a sense of deprivation. It might be the first time she’s felt that kind of emotion.
“What’s so funny?”
“Because you’re pretty when you’re angry.”
“What are you saying?”
Boom! Tung!
She lay face down and hit the bed with her legs massaged at right angles. A clicking sound rang out as her shins and insteps collided.
The sight of Artemis learning more about human emotions and actions brings me joy.
“Oh, sorry.”
She kicked her three or four times and stopped in an awkward position.
This is because her nymph, who was in charge of her, stopped touching her in a helpless position to avoid her kicks.
The instep of her foot, which had risen at a right angle, carefully comes down and settles down gently.
Did he understand Artemis’ feelings?
A wooden tray was placed between us.
The inside is filled with aromatic liquid to the point where it is flowing, and an unknown herb is floating on top of it. In between, you can see scented candles rising like islands.
Chic.
When the nymph in charge of Artemis lights the fire, three scents rise in harmony.
A pleasant scent gently lingers in the room, and with the added massage that relaxes your muscles, you literally feel like you’re melting alive.
The same goes for the girl next to me, her face relaxed.
“Chrollo sent it to me. “Is this something you made yourself?”
Artemis said.
This is the difference from the time when they lived only in cyberspace.
Since we have a body, we can exchange sincerity with each other through it.
“I would have gotten something else besides that, like fruit. In the end, I didn’t even say anything.”
Artemis flinched.
“Ah, Chrollo and the residents cultivated it with great care and gave it to us with the best of it, but they don’t even know our feelings.”
“… It all went into your mouth.”
“That’s because the person who received it didn’t eat it. “You have to eat it before it rots.”
“…”
Although Artemis is arrogant, she cannot be cruel to the sincerity that someone sends her. It looks like she has nothing to say.
“Please turn over and lie down.”
Nymphs seem to be slowly learning how to serve their superiors.
“Do you like the scent? “If it’s too dark, should I reduce the candles?”
When his owner became embarrassed, he changed the mood.
“No, it’s just right.”
With a satisfied voice, Artemis’s plump chest rises towards the ceiling.
Normally, when receiving this kind of service, we cover the top and bottom, but we are naked as we were born.
Me, Artemis, Rose, Chrollo, Kiz, and several nymphs.
We are a small society intertwined with unique relationships.
Would you say it is a combination of a tribe and a monastery? It is a relationship in which there is no such thing as betrayal and is instead bound by infinite protection and service.
Artemis behaved like a medieval royal who would freely get naked in front of her maids and be served.
Wouldn’t it be strange for me to feel embarrassed alone next to him?
“Humm~.”
As Artemis took a deep breath, her oiled white naked body stood out dynamically. Her chest puffs out even more, and her cute nostrils get a little wider.
“As expected, the scent is good. It’s sweet, but unlike eating or drinking, it’s clean. “Isn’t this a luxury product that really suits me?”
Even she, who hates eating it with her mouth, indulges in her scent.
One time, she jokingly offered me a cigarette and was scolded with a bug-like look.
The nymph’s hands began to delicately smooth the front of Artemis.
A sunken stomach, a slim waist, soft armpit skin, and even breasts.
Hippolyte also started massaging my chest and arms.
I glance at her face and see that she is flushed and has a smile on her lips. Since I always saw a scared face, I felt better.
“Going back to the story earlier, if it is difficult to secure materials, will it take long to complete the signal station?”
“No. There were no materials that could not be replaced at all. The design or technology itself wasn’t that advanced. “It’s literally just a signal transmitter.”
“Thank goodness.”
“… Whether I should be happy or not.”
Artemis sighed.
A vaccine that will be a game changer in this situation, a spaceship containing a huge legacy of science.
These are things we absolutely cannot miss, but we cannot just like them.
“I’m going on another expedition and coming back.”
“Says things so easily.”
Her golden eyes look at me.
“But it’s the last time, right? This will really be my last expedition. Once I finish that, I’ll just stay here and not go anywhere. As you wish, I will spend every day just playing and eating like an unemployed person.”
“… You haven’t given permission yet?”
“The day before yesterday, one of the colonies tried to go down as if they were parting ways. “It is small, and we were able to repel it from our lines, but it is impossible to keep blocking it.”
It was only after using up all the firepower that they could muster that they were barely able to organize it. But what will happen in the future?
You can’t cover dozens of people with a few umbrellas.
Not all survivors can escape to the island, and it is unclear how long even that island will be safe.
“I have no choice but to think of a fundamental solution. Or we can just stay indoors forever, avoiding the outside world.”
“I’m bad at that too…”
“Shh.”
Just like Rose did to Seyoung, I also interrupted Artemis.
I was extremely happy in my heart, but I didn’t want to ruin her flawlessness for my comfort.
“Stop.”
“… Yes.”
Artemis always respects my wishes for the most important decisions.
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. As if trying to push away her worries by filling every inch of her body with scent.
