Chapter 90: Give It More Effort

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"Oh this... it doesn't matter; if Clara wants to rename him, go ahead." Bochang re-entered a command on his phone and transmitted it to his pet. "Wangcai, Clara has decided to give you a new name. From now on, you will be called Pascal."

"Pascal, I like my new name! Like, like! Thank you... Clara."

With its new name, Pascal danced excitedly, appearing genuinely thrilled.

Bochang muttered, "Why weren't you this happy when I called you Wangcai before? Is 'Wangcai' not good enough?"

After everyone had their fill of food and drink, Pascal's renaming issue was satisfactorily resolved.

Bochang then turned towards Dan Heng.

"Omnipotent Teacher Dan Heng, the back-stepping task is now in your hands."

The stoic little azure dragon, taken aback by these words, realized that without Bochang mentioning it, he almost forgot about the arrangement.

March 7th placed her hands on her hips.

"Bochang, why do you keep mimicking me?"

"Well, it's not incorrect. To me, Dan Heng truly is a teacher," Bochang replied.

After all, Bochang's gun skills were taught by Dan Heng. Although it was only for a few days, they did share somewhat of a teacher-student relationship.

However, Dan Heng wasn't willing to acknowledge it.

Realizing there might be some truth to this, March 7th lowered their stance and ceased arguing.

Dan Heng's expression remained unreadable as he asked, "Should I step on you right here?"

"Foot stomping massage, searching... Pascal... information retrieved... foot stomping technique download complete." Pascal, who had been thanking Clara, turned around, "Master, Pascal... can... assist with a foot stomping massage."

"No, no, no, just wait over there first," Bochang waved his hands repeatedly.

Pascal's exterior utilized the Automaton Grizzly model, which was even larger than Svarog. Just one of its feet was nearly as thick as Bochang's waist.

Letting it do a foot stomping massage?

Better pass on that idea.

"If Bochang feels unwell... I suggest visiting the doctor in the Underworld - Natasha. According to data analysis, she is the best doctor in the Underworld," proposed Svarog.

Svarog offered his suggestion once again.

Bochang firmly declined as before.

It was no joke; claiming discomfort was merely an excuse. The key lay in the rewards from "Dating Options."

Without Dan Heng stepping on his back, the reward remained elusive.

Speaking of which— Clara still needed to step on him too...

With just one stomp from that silver-haired, red-eyed girl, Bochang's physique could improve by a hundred percent. How could he not be enticed?

However...

Getting Clara to step on his back would likely prove quite challenging. It wouldn't be so straightforward.

Under everyone's watchful gaze, Bochang found a clean spot within the warehouse and lay down face-first.

Dan Heng removed his shoes and began stepping on Bochang's back. Although unsure why Bochang sought him out, having agreed, he naturally kept his word.

Just as the stoic little azure dragon's feet touched Bochang's back...

[Reward being distributed—Congratulations! You have received a revolver pistol. This is an ordinary pistol with six built-in bullets.]

"Excellent, another piece of trash added to the system space..." Bochang sighed helplessly. Gambling was always unpredictable, so it wasn't surprising at all. "Seems like I can let others play Russian Roulette when bored in the future."

[Dating Options have been activated.]

[Option 1: Whine softly, "Please don't spare me any gentleness." - Completion Reward: Rib Fracture.]

[Option 2: Remain silent - Completion Reward: Additional 100,000 Credits.]

[Option 3: Shout loudly, "Dan Heng, put more force into it, I can handle it." - Completion Reward: Obtain a random item, ranging from small as a matchstick to large as a star destroyer. Note: Such items will...]

These were quite standard options.

The first option with the fracture reward could be immediately dismissed. Without even thinking, if Bochang uttered such words, Dan Heng would undoubtedly deliver a super-forceful stomp, ensuring a fracture for sure.

As for the second...

Credits? Bochang genuinely didn't lack them, considering the Astral Express provided food and lodging anyway.

«Come on... Just got one piece of junk in the gamble; there's no way the next one will be garbage too.»

«Option 3!»

Bochang shouted loudly, "Dan Heng, put more force into it, I can handle it."

"Alright."

Dan Heng's gaze intensified, immediately increasing his strength.

A heavy pressure surged onto Bochang's back, making him feel as if struck by a mountain.

His face paled, his internal organs churned tumultuously, and the bones in his back crackled audibly.

"So intense...," Bochang muttered just before...

Dan Heng delivered another kick, nearly causing him to lose his breath.

After enduring this for about ten minutes...

[Rewards being distributed - Congratulations! You have obtained the Dog Medal. When worn, your sense of smell will significantly enhance, allowing you to precisely locate targets within a 10-kilometer radius.]

The system's announcement brought a glimmer of comfort to Bochang's heart.

Finally... he received a decent piece of equipment.

At that moment, the stoic little azure dragon also stopped.

"Feeling better now?"

"Much better."

Bochang grimaced as he stood up, feeling like his body was about to fall apart.

However, surprisingly enough,

after Dan Heng's vigorous foot massage, Bochang experienced a sense of overall relaxation, akin to having his energy channels opened in a martial arts novel...

If Clara had attempted the same, it wouldn't have achieved this effect.

After all...

The silver-haired, red-eyed girl simply lacked the strength. With Bochang's exceptional physical fitness, her gentle steps would barely register. Achieving the same impact as Dan Heng's massage seemed impossible for her.

Watching the black-haired youth wince in pain under the stoic little azure dragon's feet, looking almost on the verge of death, Clara felt uneasy. She blamed herself entirely for the situation; if she hadn't revealed her agreement with Bochang, none of this would have happened.

This minor incident concluded swiftly.

Following Clara's invitation, Bochang and his companions settled temporarily within the Robot Settlement.

As for Bronya...

While Bochang was repairing and upgrading Pascal,

the newly appointed Great Guardian, having completed her own tasks, visited once.

However, Bochang and his group were not yet ready to return to the Overworld. Instead, they asked her to bring down some supplies as compensation for Svarog.

After all, maintaining and upgrading Pascal had consumed considerable resources from their warehouse. They had previously agreed to provide restitution, and Bochang never went back on his word.

As the hero who saved Belobog, Bronya did not refuse his request and even instructed her Silvermane Guards to offer three times the necessary compensation to Svarog.

It could be seen as a subtle tactic to gain favor with both sides.

However...

Bochang didn't particularly care about that aspect.

Late at night, while March 7th and others were preparing to rest, the black-haired youth stood outside with his familiar, Sophia, enjoying the breeze.

He patiently awaited someone destined to meet him.

Not long after, his target approached...

"Bochang, it's already very late. Don't you plan to sleep?"

"No need." Bochang shook his head, a smile gracing his face. "Isn't Clara awake too?"

The silver-haired, red-eyed little girl, barefoot, walked up to him and said, "Because...because today, Clara promised Bochang Big Brother to give you a foot massage..."

Surprised, the black-haired youth hadn't expected her to get straight to the point.