ARIWLBBC Chapter 5

The typically elegant elf remained composed, sitting across from the young man with exceptional calmness.

“There is indeed something I need to tell you,” Huiman stared directly at the young man, his demeanor cool to the point of being almost emotionless.

“You have been an adult for seven days and six hours; it’s time for you to leave and live independently.”

The young man tilted his head in unexpected confusion.

“Though I dislike beast people, I appreciate their way of raising children,” Huiman said expressionlessly, “After becoming an adult, it’s time to leave the nest. I don’t have extra credit points to give you. On the contrary…”

Huiman tapped on his light brain, and a form appeared between them.

“This is the bill for your eighteen years, totaling forty-five thousand and eight hundred credit points.”

Bo ge stared at the bill in astonishment.

Starting from the cost of milk powder in childhood to today’s 20-credit point meal, every expense was meticulously recorded, and surprisingly, it even had a nice rounded zero at the end.

“Don’t think there’s such a thing as free milk powder.” Huiman noticed Bo ge’s gaze lingering on the milk powder section and courteously smiled, “You should consider yourself lucky; I managed to get discounted smart diapers, although they might leak a bit.”

Bo ge widened his eyes, staring at the middle-aged elf before him, and even the two tufts of hair on top of his head stood up in shock.

No wonder it felt a bit tingly down there every time he peed!!!

“Don’t give me that look.” Huiman seemed to recall something amusing, a slight blush appearing on his face, “I showed you the bill not to make you repay it. After all, I enjoyed your company during the eighteen years on the deserted planet.”

“Of course, if possible, I’d still like you to give something back, considering those credit points are not insignificant.” Huiman closed the bill, adopting a leisurely posture. “Since it’s late today, you can sleep for one more night. Tomorrow morning, I’ll send you off.”

Bo ge returned to his room, his mind in chaos. Huiman had mentioned planning a new training program for him at noon, but for some reason, after meeting an old friend, he decided to make Bo ge leave.

There must be some reason behind this, but Huiman would never be straightforward about it.

Bo ge lay on the bed all night, thoughts of an uncertain future swirling in his mind. He might go hungry, and he might not have a place to stay, but for the sake of freedom, all these sacrifices were undoubtedly worthwhile.

Early the next morning, Bo ge, with dark circles under his eyes, packed the holographic helmet and the snacks, carrying a small bundle, and went to find Mr. Huiman.

Huiman seemed to be busy and had already left early. The room was empty, but on the living room table, there was a small gift box with a card on top.

Bo ge picked up the card, and on it was Mr. Huiman’s distinctive cursive.

“Goo goo coming-of-age gift.”

Bo ge carefully opened the gift box, and inside lay a wristwatch-like white light brain.

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At the Alliance Population Information Registration Office, Bo ge sat in the waiting area on a high chair, happily swinging his legs, repeatedly touching the light brain on his wrist.

“Number D301, please come to counter three for service.”

Hearing his number, Bo ge jumped off the chair with his small bundle and quickly found counter three, which resembled an ATM. “I am an unregistered individual, and I want to register my information.”

“Counter three is happy to assist you.” The large screen on counter three displayed a smiling face, and the voice was crisp and clear. “Minors are advised to have a guardian accompany them for transactions.”

Bo ge patted his baby face, “I’ve been an adult for eight days.”

“Okay, to become a member of the Alliance, you have three options. One, you need to work for more than three years within the Alliance’s jurisdiction, contributing to the Alliance, and have a recommender with no bad records.

Two, be assigned by the system to work on a planet not fully developed by the Alliance for eighteen months with no adverse records.

Three, recommended by a person with a rank of three stars or above within the Alliance, allowing direct entry into the Alliance.”

All three options sounded challenging, and Bo ge scratched his head, “Are there any discounts for rare species?”

“What species are you?” counter three asked.

“I am a human.” Bo ge, a bit embarrassed, touched his nose. “I heard that the Alliance protects humans.”

“Please lift your head for a preliminary iris scan.” Counter three remained calm.

Bo ge tiptoed to face the scanner on counter three, for some reason, things here seemed a bit taller.

After two seconds, the screen on counter three showed a continuously changing checkmark.

“Lovely human friend, could you hold my hand?” Counter three’s voice suddenly became gentle and careful.

Bo ge scrutinized the machine, hand? You…have?

It was like witnessing a close-up view of a transformer’s transformation process. Bo ge stared dumbfoundedly at the originally square machine, transforming into a robot with a screen face, smiling and half-crouching, extending a mechanical hand toward him.

With a bewildered expression, Bo ge was led by counter three to the nearby lounge. Seated on a comfortable smart chair, counter three soothingly comforted the young man, “I have informed the relevant personnel. We’ll wait here for a moment. Lovely human friend, would you like something to drink?”

“Milk,” Bo ge’s eyes lit up.

In the Rare Species Protection Center, more than a dozen big cats and a dozen dogs were separated on two sides, tilting their heads together to watch a holographic movie about humans.

“Humans can reproduce throughout the year, with male and female differentiation. The gestation period is relatively long, usually between 37 to 42 weeks, and usually, there is only one birth.”

In the movie, a small baby lay in the crib, innocently blinking its big eyes, sucking its little hands, and kicking its small feet.

“Wow…” The dogs looked at the baby, emitting a low whimper in their throats, and their tails couldn’t help but wag wildly.

“Meow.” The cats calmly licked their paws, but their pupils involuntarily dilated, their whiskers leaning forward, and their ears stood straight.

“Emergency! At the 18th District Alliance Population Information Registration Office, there is an unregistered human coming to register! Please have the relevant departments provide comfort and contact!

Repeating, this is not a drill!”

The message suddenly popped up on the light brain, and the cats and dogs were stunned. The next moment, like arrows leaving the bow, they rushed into the changing room.

“Meow! Don’t pull my clothes!”

“As usual, one cat and one dog will go out!”

“Stinky dog, let go of my socks! Humans like cats!”

“Dogs are humans’ best friends!”

Inside the changing room, chaos ensued. Three minutes later, a slender man with three red scratch marks on his face successfully squeezed out.

“Meow of the cat!” A woman with two cat ears on her head forcefully reached the door sill, and with incredible flexibility, she flipped out of the changing room, closing the door from the outside.

“Let’s go; it seems like only the two of us.” The man glanced at the light brain, then at the woman who was still in a daze, “Take the hovercar; don’t keep the human waiting for too long.”

“Isn’t that hard to say.” The woman struggled to get her fluffy tail out, “Those few last time, didn’t they go to the black market for plastic surgery, implanted human irises, and pretended to be humans?”

“Then why did you expose your ears and tail?” The man disdainfully wrinkled his nose, sneezed, revealing his canine ears on top of his head.

“Who knows if it works?” The woman blinked her eyes, and her emerald vertical pupils showed a hint of mischief.

Thinking about meeting a human, the three-minute drive seemed unusually long. The two ran into the registration office, and upon opening the door to the lounge, they completely fell.

The human scent, filled the lounge, even carrying a faint smell of milk. Could it be… a human baby!

The two couldn’t wait and rushed in. On the smart chair, they saw a young man with his legs swinging, drinking milk.

With soft black hair shining like silk and a striking fair complexion, the young man’s two hands held the cup obediently, his black round eyes incredibly cute.

Bo ge was openly drinking his milk, intending to rescue his height with the third cup. Just as he got the cup, he saw a man and a woman rushing in, staring at him intently.

Startled, Bo ge hiccupped.

“Oh…” The woman made a heart shape with her hands, her eyes almost bursting with hearts.

The man suddenly regretted not exposing his tail; he heard humans liked dogs wagging their tails.

“Hello.” Bo ge nervously put down the cup. “I would like to register my information.”

The man secretly nudged the still dazed woman, answering quickly, “No problem!”

The two patiently waited for the young man to finish his third cup of milk. Bo ge picked up his small bundle, and the two flanked him to complete the registration. The woman gently asked questions, and Bo ge described while the man entered the information.

“What’s your name?”

“Bo ge, nickname Bo gu gu.” Bo ge sat obediently.

“How old are you?” The woman’s eyes were full of affection.

“Eighteen years and eight days.”

“Eighteen?” The man recording lit up, looking at the young man. “Do you know that humans can undergo marriage matching at eighteen?”

“I know,” Bo ge nodded. “I heard that the marriage matching system is about to be abolished, so I might miss it.”

“Do you think I still have a chance?” The woman had already been blurred by cuteness.

The man silently kicked the woman below.

The remaining questions were all asked by the man, who also conducted a medical examination and drew some blood for Bo ge.

“What are you carrying on your back?” The woman couldn’t help but ask when she saw Bo ge always carrying a small bundle.

“All my belongings,” Bo ge looked up. “I don’t have a place to live.”

“The Alliance can provide free housing for humans!” The woman enthusiastically introduced various benefits to Bo ge. “As long as you don’t violate Alliance laws, the Alliance not only provides you with a place to live, but also a monthly subsidy of three hundred credits, free medical examinations, and psychological guidance. Many human foods are provided free of charge, or you can knock on any beast person’s door, and they won’t refuse your request.”

Bo ge listened with a dazed expression, and the only point he caught was that there was a place to stay and a three hundred credit subsidy!

Three hundred credits could buy one hundred and fifty bags of nutrient solution! It’s enough for a month!

Long live the Alliance!

With the help of the two, Bo ge registered his identity information, activated his light brain, and even received a house with free water and electricity, and no need to pay taxes on income!

Long live the Alliance!

Although the subsidy credits hadn’t been credited yet, Bo ge is already full of hope for the future. Being a person is really great!

Meanwhile, at the Control System Tower, Civil Affairs Department, a girl who was so bored that she drank viruses received a batch of new lists and mechanically began matchmaking.

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Author’s note: Thanks to the little angel, Mingwan Buling, for irrigating with nutrient solution: 50 bottles. Please accept a kiss from Mao Tao, little angel! (pouting)~

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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 ❤️”