Zongman: Evolution Paradise Chapter 094

After yesterday’s rain, the sky cleared, the sun shone brightly, and the air was fresh.

The entirety of Chiba seemed to have been cleansed, exuding an air of settled dust and refreshing newness.

At a time when most people would prefer to laze at home, Xu Lun and Kanroji Mitsuri were enjoying a leisurely time at a dessert shop in a shopping mall.

After asking Busujima Saeko and Marikawa Shizuka to buy items missing from the apartment, Xu Lun brought Kanroji Mitsuri here.

Xu Lun sat on the other side, reading the free manga provided by the shop, occasionally signaling the waiter for another serving of dessert.

At this moment, Kanroji Mitsuri was engrossed in savoring a chocolate mille-feuille cake, her eyes narrowing in pure bliss.

When she ate, her face appeared rounder, adding a touch of cuteness.

Especially since Kanroji Mitsuri had also picked out new clothes at the mall; her long stockings had a constricting feel, and the buttons on her white shirt looked like they could give way at any moment under pressure.

Speaking of which, Kanroji Mitsuri, like Marikawa Shizuka, was the type with ample curves.

“Are there any fun places to go in Chiba?”

Xu Lun typed and sent the message to Hikitagaya Hachiman.

As everyone knows, photos and descriptions of scenic spots on mobile phones often don’t match reality.

“A seamless blend of sea and sky” might not refer to the azure extending from the sea to the horizon, but rather the equally gloomy weather and ocean.

Xu Lun hadn’t really gone out much in Chiba during the past two years, mostly staying active around the school.

To avoid encountering any boring places, it was best to ask a local who had been there.

Soon, Hikitagaya Hachiman replied to the message.

“For popular attractions, Chiba Zoological Park and Sea World are good choices. For something a bit more niche, I recommend the antique coffee shop a bit further out in the suburbs… its unique decor attracts many students to check it out…”

When Xu Lun saw the antique coffee shop, he remembered those ghouls.

Either it was a coincidence, or a player who had completed a mission in the Ghoul World.

Xu Lun decisively rejected the niche option.

“Mitsuri, let’s go to the zoo later,” Xu Lun looked up and said to Kanroji Mitsuri, who was sitting opposite him.

“Ugh… just a moment more.”

Kanroji Mitsuri’s eyes sparkled with stars as she meticulously marked down the desserts she found particularly delicious on the menu.

After ordering through the menu once, Kanroji Mitsuri still felt unsatisfied and planned to order the specially marked items again.

Xu Lun was not in a hurry and continued to lower his head, looking at the manga in his hand, “Love Triangle.”

The manga in this shop weren’t famous works; it seemed the owner used the dessert shop as a venue to display some works that needed promotion for a fee.

As for the content of the manga, it was rather heartwarming and innovative.

By the time Xu Lun pulled her out of the mall, Kanroji Mitsuri’s originally flat stomach had gained a bit of a curve.

Cars coming and going, towering buildings—even after seeing them all the way, Kanroji Mitsuri still felt a bit surprised.

“If nothing changes, the Demon Slayer world will probably look like this in a few decades.”

Xu Lun told her this, which only added to Kanroji Mitsuri’s confusion.

However, Kanroji Mitsuri didn’t dwell on it further and instead took Xu Lun’s hand.

Rather than thinking about the differences in this world, Kanroji Mitsuri was more focused on her intimate contact with Xu Lun, feeling shy yet secretly delighted…

Chiba Zoological Park was indeed a landmark in Chiba; its icon was quite prominent on the map, and there was even a dedicated direct bus service.

After buying tickets, Xu Lun led Kanroji Mitsuri into Chiba Zoological Park.

According to the park guide, Chiba Zoological Park’s main attractions were the Panda House and the Deer Park.

The former was rare enough, while the latter was unique.

Even though today wasn’t a special holiday, the zoo was already crowded with many people.

Especially the Panda House; although not yet to the point of being stuck together, it was practically impossible to find a place to step.

So, their first stop was Monkey Island.

Perhaps due to low costs, monkeys were always the most numerous and diverse species in zoos, and crowds would disperse here.

However, looking at the monkeys on the island, Xu Lun always felt that this group of monkeys was unusually intelligent.

They sat on the rocks with drooping faces, glancing sideways at tourists, their working state somewhat listless.

Especially when Xu Lun put the apple he had brought from nearby into his own mouth, the monkey’s face showed a visible expression of disdain.

After chattering among themselves for a while, the monkeys suddenly moved, one climbing onto another, stacking together to form a monkey bridge, swaying precariously as they approached the fence.

Then, the leading monkey handed Xu Lun an apple.

Xu Lun: “…”

“How amazing,” Kanroji Mitsuri watched the scene in shock.

The passersby next to them were also laughing, and a staff member came over to explain, “The monkeys here will give apples to visitors they like, which is a special feature of the monkey exhibit. It’s quite rare to see.”

A sideways glance, an unruly expression, and reluctant fingers.

Xu Lun didn’t see any sign of affection, but he still accepted it and politely thanked them.

“Where to next?”

“Maybe the lions or something.”

——

Buna flew alone over the zoo, casually scanning the enclosures below.

As long as they were within Chiba, Jorōgumo could perform spatial transfers, retrieving them into the Infinity Castle at any time.

So Buna also flew out with Kurohi, but Kurohi still disliked how talkative it was, leaving it behind after a few turns.

Buna’s mind was a bit slow to process, never realizing it was its own problem.

Although in the form of a crow, Buna didn’t actually flap its wings but floated in the air.

It drifted casually until Buna flew to the aviary and accidentally bumped into the netting, which made it stop.

Looking at the birds inside that couldn’t fly high, Buna tilted its head, feeling a strange sense of emotion. Then, the mechanical parts forming its wings began to transform, and vibrating blades cut a huge opening in the high cage.

However, Buna waited for a long time but didn’t see any birds escaping.

It wasn’t until a certain moment that a cockatiel with blush on its face flapped its wings and flew over.

Before Buna could react, the parrot opened its mouth and sucked it inside.

Unexpectedly encountering such a thing on its way to work, the cockatiel’s expression showed visible surprise.

It looked left and right but found no trap, so it decided to take action itself.

Sensing the strange crow inside its body, the cockatiel was a bit puzzled.

After repairing the cage, it flew towards other sections of the park.

When Buna was spat out, it was surrounded by many animals, who were pointing and whispering about it.

“A strange thing, not a summon, nor like a pet or follower.”

“Must be a new player…”

“It has a good heart, even knowing to save its kind after gaining intelligence.”

“Too bad this guy has already gone down the tech path; it’s probably useless later, why not just kill it.”

Buna was a bit socially awkward, shrinking to one side and observing its surroundings without responding.

Finally, the cockatiel stepped forward and decided Buna’s fate.

“My aviary doesn’t have a crow, so you can stay for now.”

“Remember, don’t destroy the cages. The living standards at Chiba Zoological Park are quite good…”

The cockatiel, who was explaining the rules, suddenly paused, remembering that this crow was tech-based and probably wouldn’t eat the zoo’s feed. Unfortunately, it hadn’t seen many animals that played with technology. After some thought, it asked, “Do you drink 92 or 95 octane?”