Chapter 199
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Chapter 199: Without Money, We Can Only Book a Single Room
Though operating separately, the two weren’t truly acting alone. After Stealth One returned home, Stealth Two, Stealth Three, and Stealth Ten remained concealed within Army Lady’s shadow. Similarly, Lvzi hadn’t come to town unaccompanied – her shadow harbored Stealth Four, Stealth Five, and Stealth Six.
Naturally taciturn, the Stealth Ants grew even more silent upon hearing Lvzi’s startling declaration, privately grateful for their strained relations with other ant colonies. Since the Stealth Ants never initiated conversation, Lvzi and Army Lady typically didn’t engage with them either.
…
Lin Yu would often observe Army Lady and Lvzi’s activities in the human world during her free time. When she first focused her perspective on Lvzi, exactly as anticipated, the normally composed girl immediately began behaving erratically…
Were such peculiar mannerisms displayed before humans, her career as an adventurer would surely end abruptly.
"Mother… this… ahh… it’s my daughter’s first experience, so… I’m particularly sensitive now! Next time! I promise it won’t happen next time!"
Yet Lvzi’s earnest pledge made Lin Yu hesitate before deciding to maintain her observation. Perhaps through growing accustomed, just as Lvzi had vowed, aside from initial connection producing odd vocalizations, no further strange reactions occurred.
Nevertheless, Lin Yu primarily kept her perspective fixed on Army Lady.
While fulfilling commissions, Army Lady and Lvzi simultaneously exhausted the purchase limits for Magic Recovery Potions at all six Apothecaries in town, transmitting them back to Foggy Castle via "Teleport."
This teleportation function required physical possession to activate. Faced with choosing between Lvzi and Army Lady as vessels, Lin Yu selected Army Lady without hesitation.
However, an "unexpected incident" occurred after possession took place.
This transpired after both women had completed all outstanding commissions and submitted their reports at the adventurers’ guild. Their recent accomplishments elevated Army Lady to C-class Adventurer status, while Lvzi advanced to D-class.
They visited all six Apothecaries together, acquiring every available Magic Recovery Potion before returning to their inn.
"Ah, Miss Army Lady has returned! And who might this be?"
The elderly innkeeper was tending accounts at the front desk when he noticed Army Lady’s arrival, offering a warm greeting before regarding Lvzi with evident curiosity. He appeared genuinely astonished by Lvzi’s beauty, which rivaled Army Lady’s own striking appearance.
"My companion."
"How formal! We’re sisters, really – sisters!" Lvzi cheerfully corrected, giving Army Lady’s shoulder an affectionate pat.
"Yes… sisters, I suppose," Army Lady conceded with a sigh, realizing she struggled equally to handle this vivacious personality whether in ant or human form.
"Innkeeper, do you have any available rooms?"
"Well, there are still some—"
Before the proprietor could complete his response, Lvzi eagerly interjected.
"No need, we can share a room tonight."
"Um, but Miss Army Lady’s room is a single."
"Can’t two people stay in a single room?"
"It’s not that, it’s just the bed…"
"What about the bed?"
"The single bed is rather small. It might be a bit cramped for two."
"Cramped is fine! I don’t mind at all, and Army Lady and I are so close—she won’t mind either!"
After addressing the innkeeper, the green-haired girl clung to Army Lady’s arm affectionately while chiding her in a mock-scolding tone.
"We just spent so much on potions earlier, and now we’re nearly broke. We can’t afford to waste money."
"…"
"…"
The exchange left both the innkeeper and Army Lady momentarily at a loss for words.
After a simple dinner in the inn’s ground-floor dining area, they retired to their room.
"You won’t do anything weird tonight, will you?"
Eyeing the barely adequate bed, Army Lady asked uneasily.
"Ehehe, of course not!"
"You… should really get another room. Or try a different inn?"
"No way~ This is my chance to sleep with Army Lady! And I want to stay in *your* room—who knows if the others are clean? I wouldn’t trust their beds or blankets."
*This girl isn’t disgusted by me but worries about other rooms being dirty?*
"Then I’ll leave. The room’s yours."
"No! Don’t go, wuu…"
"You’re such a handful…"
Army Lady sighed.
"Aside from sleeping, no funny business tonight. Understood?"
"Understood!"
Before drifting off, they recounted their recent mission experiences.
Most were monster subjugation requests—targeting Class C or lower monsters—with a few Collection Commissions mixed in.
Mid-conversation, Army Lady froze.
*Mom?*
*Lvzi… is here too? You two—*
Once the connection stabilized, Lin Yu surveyed the room through Army Lady’s eyes.
*Are you sharing a room?*
"Hmm…"
After responding, Army Lady seemed to remember something and hastily changed the subject.
"Mom, don’t you usually go to bed early?"
"Yes, but I overslept during my nap today."
"I see. Oh, by the way, Lvzi and I bought all the Magic Recovery Potions available at the Apothecary today. Would you like to take them home first, Mom?"
"Yes."
Come to think of it, the last bit of Magic Recovery Potion was already used up. Next time, depending on the situation, I’ll allocate my Magic Value to grant Stealth One the skills "Proficient in all Languages" and "Disguise."
As Lin Yu was lost in thought, Lvzi noticed something unusual.
"Army Lady, what’s wrong? You’ve been spacing out."
"Mom connected with me."
"Eh?! What did Mom say?"
Army Lady gave a brief explanation before retrieving the Magic Recovery Potions from her dimensional storage and placing them on the bedroom table.
Shortly after, Lin Yu took possession of Army Lady’s body.
After so long, she once again felt the familiar weight on her chest.
"Mom? Is that you, Mom?"
Noticing the change in the blonde girl, Lvzi’s eyes sparkled as she stared intently at Lin Yu.
"Yes… it’s me."
"Ah!"
Upon hearing the confirmation, the green-haired girl let out an excited cry and immediately threw her arms around the blonde girl.
Lin Yu stiffened but patted Lvzi’s shoulder gently.
"Alright, it’s time for bed. Go ahead and take out your Magic Recovery Potions too."
"Mhm! But Mom, when will you ever possess your daughter just once?"
Hah… Hah…
As she spoke, the green-haired girl inhaled deeply, intoxicated by the blonde girl’s scent.
The behavior sent shivers down both Army Lady and Lin Yu’s spines.
Perhaps because Lin Yu was possessing Army Lady, Lvzi didn’t faint from overexcitement this time.
Lin Yu quickly pushed Lvzi away.
"The potions?"
"Fine, fine~ Mom’s so impatient!"
Lvzi’s eyes darted mischievously before obediently retrieving her Magic Recovery Potions from her dimensional storage and placing them on the table.
Once the potions were handed over, Lin Yu’s attention fixated on them. But before she could store them away, Lvzi lunged at her again.
The blonde girl, now alert, swiftly sidestepped.
However, as she dodged, she noticed glistening droplets of emerald liquid forming at the tips of Lvzi’s slender fingers.
The moment the liquid appeared, the green-haired girl swung her arm forward abruptly.
Caught off guard, a single drop landed on the blonde girl’s face—instantly paralyzing her body.
