Regarding the information about the Unknown Port... sometimes its connection extends to reality,
but sometimes... it disappears back into the game. Alain nodded, silently translating 2D Mita's words in his mind.
"This means the Unknown Port can freely traverse between reality and the game world."
Currently, in Alain's impression, there are a total of four individuals who can freely traverse between the game and reality, if he had to count them.
First, there's Monika. Alain had actually seen her disguised as a real estate agent in the real world's mall, and she had left him an email with a monika.chr attachment.
To this day, Alain still hasn't found a way to decrypt that attachment and can only wait for Monika to explain it herself.
Second, there was that fake Cute Mita just now. No... her Mita identity was completely false.
Alain also had a guess about the 'fake Mita's' identity.
"Yang Wanhua..." He murmured the name, his brows gradually clouding over.
There was no theoretical basis for this, it was just Alain's intuition, and he was unwilling to believe such a possibility.
But Yang Wanhua felt... that with her genius, anything was possible.
Even if Yang Wanhua destroyed the game world the next second, he wouldn't think it impossible.
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Of course, the fake Mita's identity could also be someone Alain didn't know at all.
Third... was Crazy Mita.
Crazy Mita was equally intelligent; her ability to cover her ears while using teleportation equipment alone proved this.
Alain also had a certain 'feeling' about her: if Crazy Mita wanted to,
she could actually find a way to go to reality.
Even for the 'body' that reality relies on, she could very likely create one through other means.
For example, thought projection, intelligent machinery, and so on. These were all based on Alain's trust in Crazy Mita—Mina's capabilities.
Moreover, in this 'Forgotten Version,' Alain had heard and
seen information about Crazy Mita more than once.
It was... too suspicious.
Alain, emotionally, still trusted her. But rationally, he had to list her as suspicious.
Finally... the possibility of a completely unknown person appearing out of nowhere was actually the greatest.
The so-called 'deus ex machina.'
In classical Greek drama, when directors faced plot difficulties that were hard to resolve, they would choose to 'drop in' a god, allowing this deity to fill in the logical gaps in the plot.
Because gods themselves are beings that defy logic.
And at the time, this was a very 'popular' approach.
But now, for Alain, this was undoubtedly the most troublesome.
This 'god' who appeared out of nowhere was completely in the dark, while he was in the open...
If this was truly the case, then the only thing he could rely on...
"Tell me, the coordinates of the Unknown Port you've currently deciphered."
Alain said to 2D Mita.
To confirm if it was a 'deus ex machina,' or even to solve the 'deus ex machina' dilemma, was actually very simple.
The dilemma caused by the deus ex machina for Alain was the 'asymmetry of light and dark.' The enemy was in the dark, and he was in the light.
So, as long as he could find the coordinates of the Unknown Port—colloquially, 'opening its box'—
everything could be resolved.
They could even use this information asymmetry to directly attack its home at the exact moment the port coordinates were deciphered.
You can run rampant in the game world, but in reality... can you still get away with it?
"Okay. The confirmed coordinates are..."
2D Mita seemed to be checking the code, her face in the window shrouded in a white light.
"Earth."
"..."
Alain's mouth twitched. You mean I needed you to tell me that?
Unless Musk's Mars plan really succeeded, it would definitely be Earth. Could it be
that an alien would suddenly 'deus ex machina' itself into existence?
"In the same country as you."
"Mm." This alone could rule out a lot.
For example, the Unknown Port was definitely not the parent company that created 'Mita' or related
staff. That was in a place like Russia; a real-world approach wouldn't work.
"In... the southeastern region of your country." 2D Mita said, and with that,
her voice ended. "These are all the coordinate information available for now; the rest requires further
decryption."
"Alright, thank you for your hard work." If 2D Mita were in front of him, he could
pat her head as a sign of gratitude.
Based on the information she provided, the possibility of a deus ex machina was greatly reduced.
And the southeastern part of the country where Alain currently resided... also included his
province.
Alain's city was also in this southeastern region. He wondered if it was
the same city in the same province as him.
If so, it would be easy to handle.
Once 2D Mita completely deciphered the Unknown Port's coordinates,
Alain could directly take a bus, bring the three Mitas, and 'visit' its home.
With his combat power enhanced by the game controller, plus the Mitas' physical strength already surpassing
that of adult males...
At that time, with a swing of a baseball bat, a stun from an electric saw, and a closed door...
All problems would be solved.
"It seems you've already found the answer." 2D Mita smiled.
"Mm." Alain nodded, feeling refreshed.
The true identity of the Unknown Port... if possible, Alain hoped it was that
fake Mita.
And the true identity of the fake Mita... whether it was Yang Wanhua or not, no longer mattered.
His immediate goal was simple: to drag that rat, who had been hiding in the gutter all along, out
into the sunlight...
To face the Mitas' judgment and retribution.
And regarding more hidden information about the Unknown Port...
Alain looked to the side, where the two girls were having a tender moment.
He needed to get information from Cute Mita.
She must know something, otherwise... she wouldn't have faced danger alone
and ventured into 'The Forgotten Jigsaw Puzzle,' such a dangerous version of the game.
And the information she knew must have enough weight to tip the scales,
giving her the resolve and confidence to face such danger...
So, what exactly did she know?
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"Cute Mita... Cute Mita? Wake up! Look at me!" Cool Mita
leaned their intertwined bodies against the wall, gently shaking her shoulders.
The twin-tailed girl's eyelids fluttered slightly, and between her lashes, a ray of light pierced
through her eyelids, reaching her eyeballs.
"Ugh..." Her eyes ached from the stimulation of sunlight after being in darkness for so long.
"It hurts a little..." The girl instinctively covered her eyes, the disturbing sensation of swaying
having just disappeared.
"Cute Mita, Cute Mita! You're awake?!"
The voice in her ear reached her brain through her hazy consciousness.
This voice was exactly like hers, but the familiar tone in its words... was
completely different.
The image of the voice's owner gradually formed in her mind...
A high ponytail; a waist that was nothing like a girl's; something that made her very worried...
"Cool... Mita?" She struggled to move her slightly dry lips, trying her best to open
her eyes, and saw that worried face.
"Mm, mm... I'm Cool Mita!"
Her friend was desperately hugging her, her ample chest pressing against her, making it a little hard to
breathe.
Damn it! Even though they were both Mitas, the other one always felt a bit bigger... just a difference in muscle!
But, it felt so warm... a friend's embrace.
It felt like a long time since she had felt it. The last time she was hugged like this was when Cool Mita had just 'been born.'
After that, the two became friends, and there wasn't much physical contact.
This opportunity to express emotions seemed to be the first time.
How nice... to meet a warm old friend again.
Cute Mita smiled faintly, gazing at the hazy sky.
She had successfully survived and seen her friend...
"Ah—ugh..."
A moment later, the drowsy Cute Mita could finally barely stand up.
Long periods of inactivity left her limbs weak and soft, as if she had turned into a puddle of mud.
She could only stand by leaning against the wall.
"Aren't you going to sit a little longer?" Cool Mita's worried expression, which she hadn't seen in a long time, made her feel a bit nostalgic.
"It's fine..." The twin-tailed girl stretched, her round little belly button faintly visible.
"I feel like I've slept for a long time, and a lot has happened."
Cute Mita struck several energetic poses, and only after confirming she could still perform her dream intimate gestures did she let out a sigh of relief.
"Excellent, full of motivation! Manager, you must properly supervise my idol career in the future!"
"Mm, absolutely." Seeing her friend like this, Cool Mita couldn't help but smile sweetly.
The two, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, looked at each other, not saying much, just exchanging unspoken smiles.
Hmm, hmm, hmm...
At this moment, an untimely footsteps sound came from behind Cool Mita, attracting the girl's attention.
"Hmm?" Cute Mita squinted in confusion, looking at the person.
Short black hair and black pupils, an above-average Asian appearance, without the stereotypical dull eyes.
His physique was quite good, with a straight waist, and he even seemed to have abs.
But unfortunately, he wasn't suitable for an idol. Nowadays, Asian idols seem to prefer the 'chubby' type.
This one, at first glance, was a future tough guy template... or rather, a tough guy in an unevolved state?
Mm-hmm, I see, I see...
Cute Mita nodded, silently evaluating him.
Then the girl saw Cool Mita quickly walk over to that 'unevolved tough guy' as soon as she saw him.
"Alain, you're here?" Her friend's charming smile made Cute Mita slightly stunned.
"What's going on? Why does it feel a bit... strange?"
Looking at Cool Mita's bright smile, and the warm blush on her cheeks...
By all appearances, she looked like a girl in her first love, didn't she?
Cool Mita would make such an expression?
The next moment, she intimately took the 'unevolved tough guy's' hand, and the two slowly walked toward her together.
"Sorry, you two haven't finished talking yet, have you?" The unevolved tough guy seemed a little embarrassed.
And her friend replied, "No, not at all... friends don't always need words to communicate."
Cool Mita thought for two seconds, then her face flushed, as if she had found the answer,
"Telepathic connection—you know?"
Telepathic connection my ass!!!
Cute Mita didn't know why she wanted to curse. From the time she fell asleep until now, she had only exchanged about four or five sentences with Cool Mita. Her friend's awkward farewell situation hadn't even ended, and she was talking about telepathic connection?
And... what was this feeling?
Cute Mita glanced at their intertwined hands, then her gaze focused on the clothes the 'unevolved tough guy' was wearing.
"!?
Those clothes! I gave them to Cool Mita!! Why are you wearing them!!!
"Oh... it's good that I didn't disturb you two. I was afraid you'd find me noisy."
The 'unevolved tough guy's' awkward smile made Cute Mita even angrier, wanting to punch him.
"No, not at all..." Her friend, completely like a love-struck fool, smiled, "Everything that's happened is all thanks to you."
Cute Mita's friend, fighting partner, and bestie—Cool Mita, glanced at their joined hands, and slightly pursed her lips. Then... she tentatively linked her arm with the 'unevolved tough guy's' arm.
And the 'unevolved tough guy' said nothing, dotingly stroking Cool Mita's head, tacitly approving everything.
"???"
Cute Mita was shocked. She had just woken up and was already being force-fed such a huge bowl of dog food!
And...
The twin-tailed girl rubbed her eyes, then opened them wide, staring at Cool Mita.
That thing... was Cool Mita? The Cool Mita who buried herself in fighting, training, and had terrifying strength?
Her friend's past image of sparring with fists, and her current image of shyly smiling, formed a stark contrast... and a sense of disconnect.
"Oh, right." Cool Mita, immersed in their own world, finally realized someone else was present, "Let me introduce you, Alain. Although you already know..."
The single-ponytail girl still didn't let go, leading him to Cute Mita.
"This is my good friend, Cute Mita."
Cute Mita could confirm that Cool Mita's gaze toward herself and toward the 'unevolved tough guy' was completely different...
Like one was dull, and the other was radiant.
"Cute Mita, let me introduce you too..." She shyly scratched her cheek; at least from her habitual gestures, this 'should' be her friend.
"This... that, is my..." Cool Mita shyly turned her head away, completely unsure how to describe her relationship with Alain.
If she said 'friend,' it felt like something was missing.
If she said 'boyfriend'... their relationship wasn't there yet.
And Alain seemed to have noticed her dilemma, smiling calmly, "Let me say it."
Under Cute Mita's gaze, the 'unevolved tough guy' stroked Cool Mita's head, then took a step forward,
"I am Cool Mita's player."
"..."
Cute Mita looked at him with dead-fish eyes, "Mm, nice to meet you. I'm Cute Mita."
She replied in an uninflected voice, quietly listening to the two continue to flaunt their affection.
"Alain... what you said, that... is it true?" Cool Mita twirled her hair, a little conflicted.
"Whether it's true or not, it mainly depends on you." The 'unevolved tough guy' appeared to be thinking seriously.
"After all, as we went through countless hardships and repeatedly broke through the obstacles of fate, I already considered you my Mita."
"...Mm." Her friend didn't say much. But the girl's shyness said it all.
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