ARIWLBBC Chapter 4

“Humanity is classified as a first-level protected species within the Alliance Rare Species, with the majority residing on high-civilization planets equipped with temperature-controlled satellite networks, receiving comprehensive protection from the Alliance from birth.

Once humans reach adulthood, the marriage matching system assigns them partners. In our district, there is an adult human who undergoes monthly health checks conducted by Alliance personnel. They are provided with a dedicated nutritionist and a psychological counselor.”

The orange cat tilted its head, looking at the young man with a cute expression. “My mom always told me that humans are the most wonderful and fragile beings. As the human population decreases, all the beastmen should protect humans. When I was a child, the essays we wrote were all about ‘Protecting Humans, Starting from Myself,’ and my teacher even gave me an A.”

This was completely different from what Huiman said. Bo Ge, perplexed, sat on a tree branch, supporting his face with his hands, finding it difficult to understand the cause-and-effect relationships involved.

The orange cat licked its paw, carefully placing it on the young man’s lap. The fluffy little toes spread wide, conveying a sense of security and satisfaction that could hardly be described in words.

The young man seemed lost in confusion, unaware of his own actions. The orange cat’s eyes sparkled, “To repay the favor of saving my life, how about I assist you in completing the trial mission?”

“I’ve already completed it.” Bo ge took out the last harvested Sel fruit, opened the mission panel, and clicked “Submit Mission.”

Bo ge looked up to see virtual fireworks exploding above his head.

【Congratulations to the player for completing the trial mission.

Player’s nickname: Visitor, no set nickname

Gender: Male

Race: Human

Mission time: 59 minutes and 21 seconds

Aptitude assessment: Stamina B, Intelligence A, Spirit S, Strength B, Agility A, Charm SS, Luck SSS, Overall rating S+.

Recommended development direction: Comprehensive support for the team.】

The orange cat stared blankly at the information panel, then recalled its own C+. It took a while for the realization to sink in.

“Why is it support?” Bo ge poked the last line, somewhat dissatisfied.

“Race limitations.” The orange cat swallowed, eyes filled with astonishment. “Beast races are usually warriors, marksmen, or agile assassins. Elves are mages, alchemists, or poisoners. Dwarves specialize in crafting and mining. It’s uncertain for hybrids, but strategy data shows that the most common profession is gathering. Humans, on the other hand, are typically assigned roles in gathering and support. Besides, how can we let humans handle combat?”

“So many professions?” Bo ge had just heard at least ten professions.

“By now, there are already hundreds of professions in the myriad realms, and players can even create their own professions. But that’s not the focus.” The orange cat raised its tail high, getting closer to the young man. “I’ve never seen a human with a comprehensive rating of S+. With your performance, if you log in with your real identity, you could make it to the top of the racial rankings!”

“I don’t have personal information.” Bo ge regretfully admitted. “I’m an unregistered user and can only play as a trial.”

“Unregistered?” The orange cat was momentarily stunned, then its eyes lit up. “Could you be the legendary wild human?”

Huh???

A string of question marks appeared above Bo ge’s head.

“I’ll treat you to the milk bar. We can chat while having milk.” The orange cat extended its paw generously. “Inviting a human to have milk is my honor.”

Leaving survival mode, the orange cat led the way. The milk bar was a bit different from what Bo ge had imagined. Through the window, he could see warm lights, high-quality decorations, and a giant dreamy maple tree with many fluffy creatures squatting underneath.

“Come in.” The orange cat stood at the entrance, greeting Bo ge.

As soon as the young man entered the milk bar, the animals under the maple tree, some lying down and some licking their fur, suddenly became lively. Their eyes were fixed on the young man. From his slightly raised and cute hair tips, beautiful black eyes, to his milky white skin and cherry-colored lips, he looked like an angel fallen to earth!

The fluffy creatures under the maple tree were eager to move. The orange cat, with Bo ge in tow, sat at the bar. From its slightly chubby neck, it pulled out a golden little bell.

As the bell touched the bar, a milk menu appeared in front of Bo ge. It listed various strange planets and milk products.

“I want the Grass Ball Milk from the Mercurian Star.” The orange cat’s voice had just fallen when a confirmation box popped up. The orange cat pressed its paw, the menu disappeared, and a countdown timer appeared in the lower right corner.

“Do they have… milk?” Bo ge asked softly, looking at his menu.

An empty box appeared on the menu, locked onto Bo ge’s face. After a quick scan, a prompt page appeared.

“Sorry, milk is provided free of charge only for humans, and you haven’t entered your information yet.”

“Do you want to drink milk?” The orange cat tilted its head and looked at Bo ge. “Many human foods are exclusive, and most of what beast people eat, humans can’t stomach.”

Bo ge was a bit absent-minded. Yes, in the current world, it belonged to the beast people, and the mainstream food was what the beast people ate.

“Order the Berry Milk, I remember humans can drink that.” The orange cat chose for Bo ge. “You should register as soon as possible; this way, you’ll receive protection from the Alliance.”

Two holes appeared on the bar, and two cups of milk rose up before the holes closed. Bo ge picked up the cup, took a careful sip, and found the rich milk flavor mixed with a strawberry-like sweetness surprisingly delicious.

“There are rumors about wild humans on the star network. On a deserted planet, there are signs of human survival, but the drones sent found nothing.” The orange cat sounded a bit regretful. “There are rumors that these are humans avoiding assigned marriages, fleeing to desolate planets, only to meet unfortunate fates.”

“Avoiding assigned marriages?” Bo ge wiped a milk stain off his mouth with the back of his hand.

“Yes, humans are assigned a mate once they come of age, and the candidates are usually beast people.” The orange cat drooped its eyes. “But many humans don’t like beast people; they prefer elves that match their aesthetics. So these humans try various ways to evade the assignments.”

Bo ge recalled Mr. Huiman, who always had a pale face, pointed ears, and, despite his exquisite appearance, elegant demeanor, and exceptional eloquence, always exuded an aloofness that kept people at a distance.

“I still think beast people are better.” Bo ge raised his hand and ruffled the orange cat’s head. The fluffiness was simply adorable.

“But humans don’t need to hide anymore.” The orange cat felt the pressure on its head, almost rolling its eyes in comfort. “The marriage assignment system is about to be abolished, and the chief advocates free love.”

“My hometown also practices free love.” Bo ge nodded in agreement.

“I have a book here, written by the chief.” The orange cat pulled out a book from the system backpack and handed it to Bo ge. “It’s a gift for you to read.”

Taking the book handed over by the orange cat, Bo ge softly read the words on the cover, “‘Marriage and Freedom.'”

The orange cat was called offline by its cat mom for dinner, leaving Bo ge alone at the bar. While sipping milk, he flipped through “Marriage and Freedom.” Although many professional terms were incomprehensible, Bo ge could discern that the beast person who wrote this book must have extraordinary consciousness and abilities, along with a heart yearning for freedom in love.

If a beast person forced into a marriage match, that would indeed be a tragedy.

After finishing a page, Bo ge was about to turn the book when a white, fluffy paw stepped onto the page with gentle force.

Following the paw upwards, a fluffy ragdoll cat with clear and charming eyes, a soft body, dominated Bo ge’s entire line of sight.

The ragdoll cat’s big watery eyes were hesitant, and Bo ge couldn’t help but raise his hand. Making sure no one was watching, he gently stroked the cat from head to tail. The ragdoll cat let out a soft meow, and its tail curled slightly.

In his previous life, Bo ge had always loved fluffy things. He had been to many cat cafes where you paid for both the drinks and the pleasure of stroking cats.

Although Bo ge was penniless, he couldn’t resist the temptation of the ragdoll cat. Taking the risk of working to wash dishes to pay off his debt, Bo ge gently kneaded the cat’s ears, scratched its chin, and, following the direction of the fur, softly caressed the ragdoll cat’s face, giving the ethereal cat a facial SPA.

The ragdoll cat made a comfortable “purr” sound in its throat. While scratching its chin, the ragdoll was so blissed out that its whole cat-like demeanor disappeared. Bo ge lowered his head, burying his face in the soft cat belly and taking a deep breath.

The ragdoll cat, with its disheveled fur and unsteady steps, stood up, highly satisfied with the young man. When the cat’s paw touched Bo ge, he heard a system prompt, 【Star Coins +300】.

Huh?

Bo ge opened the status bar and found that he had a balance of 300 Star Coins.

Behind the balance, there was a small question mark. Poking it open, he saw the recharge and withdrawal exchange rates.

1 credit point was 10 Star Coins, and vice versa.

300 Star Coins were 30 credit points. If Bo ge remembered correctly, Huiman had mentioned that a bag of nutrient solution cost 2 credit points. With this, Bo ge’s meals for the next five days were covered!

Unexpected windfall left Bo ge slightly puzzled. Even if beast people liked humans, it shouldn’t result in getting paid just for a touch.

With curiosity, Bo ge contacted customer service. After briefly describing his encounter, a sweet-voiced customer service representative answered his questions.

“Hello, darling. Because of the wild nature within beast people, they may occasionally lose control. However, human comfort can quickly calm them down, maintaining a peaceful state for a certain period. Therefore, some beast people wait in places like milk bars where humans gather. After receiving comfort, they reward the human, and such transactions are permitted by the Alliance. To maintain social stability, we suggest that darlings do more comforting!”

Bo ge couldn’t help but widen his eyes. There was such a good thing!

Recalling the brown bear he encountered in the spaceship cargo hold, Bo ge suddenly realized.

In the milk bar, there were many fluffy creatures waiting for comforting, but Bo ge estimated that it was almost time. Regrettably, he reluctantly logged off, returning the holographic helmet to its original place.

Mr. Huiman hadn’t come back yet. Bo ge took out the remaining meat patties and slowly ate them bite by bite.

Recalling the eighteen years on the deserted planet, Bo ge felt a bit sad. Those days of hardship were something he didn’t want to experience again.

Huiman finally returned before dark. As soon as he opened the door, he saw the young man sitting quietly at the table.

“What’s wrong?” Huiman looked into the young man’s eyes, his expression unchanged.

“Mr. Huiman,” Bo ge looked up, his voice resentful, “do you have anything you want to explain to me?”

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Author’s Note: Thanks to the little angels who sent landmines: Bencao, ╭(°A°`)╮Yusheng, Xino 1 each;

Thanks to the little angel who irrigated with nutrient solution: Dongli Shuishui 1 bottle;

Today’s reward: Please four little angels have some milk. It’s my honor, please~

¹TL: YSIAD “You can support me if you like my translations by leaving a comment below, or by sending me a Ko-fi. Thank you ❤️”

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  TL: YSIAD “You can support me if you like my translations by leaving a comment below, or by sending me a Ko-fi. Thank you ❤️”