CF CH 60: Eating isn't enough? (New chapter. This would have been ch 106 previously) (Patreon)

Few hours later Noah found himself following behind B-54 as she brought him towards his room.

The hallway was thinly decorated. Only row and row of doors could be seen. The walls were decorated with a few paintings and pictures but there was not much else to comment about. 

Ignoring the boring decorations. Noah thought back to what happened.

He had to admit that he went on a little crazy shopping spree and the way B-54 smiled became brighter as he made more purchases confirmed his suspicion about her working on commission based on how much he spent.

The current fashion trends were quite hard to understand as different planets and different systems would have different styles. So the choices were pretty wild.

He even had the choice to appear entirely naked as long as he covered his intimate part. On his way he had seen what he thought was an elf, walking with nothing but three flimsy patches of leaves covering her nipples and her intimate part.

The word appears was very important here because while they did look like they were naked. From what B-54 told him. They were wearing an extremely thin and completely see-through material that had the advantage of also being extremely tough. It was mostly used as the last layer of protection by some soldiers.

Basically a kinkier version of the body suit pilot used for their Mecha or Power armor.

The universe is truly wild.

He was reminded once again that he needed to throw away all prejudice he might have and simply enjoy.

He also bought that see through bodysuit just in case. Not only was it extremely protective. It could also help regulate the temperature. Noah didn't have that feature but he found it pretty cool.

During the shopping spree he obviously did not forget his guide. He proposed to buy some clothes for her if she so wished but she tactfully refused. The staff were not allowed to receive any gifts from the super VIP.

“We are here. Number 25,000. Your luggages and everything you bought was already sent to your room.” B-54 stopped and stepped aside to show him the room.

The implications that this ship could house more than 20 thousand people was not lost on him. But he was more curious about what his room would look like.

“Thanks for the guidance.” He hesitated an instant. Wondering if those people had a tipping culture or not and how he should tip her. 

But, remembering the no gift policy he decided to wait. There would be other occasion.

“So, now what?” Noah asked and B-54 bowed.

“For now. I just need to make the report to the captain and I will once again be available for your service. Unless I am under maintenance in which case. A-54 my assistant will take charge.”

“We will be available at all times for the duration of your trip. Do not hesitate to call for our service.”

“Maintenance?” Noah raised an eyebrow at this. “Do you mean?”

“Android B-54 at your service.” She made a mock salute and giggled before leaving the surprised Noah.

—Eyes up. 

Noah cleared his throat slightly at Eve remonstrance. He had to admit that B-54 was quite the beautiful woman…or android and her uniform or the way she swayed her hips did not help.

Seems like I am either more backed up than I thought or she is just that attractive.

Discarding the horny thoughts that were clouding his mind. Noah looked at the door of his room.

There was no handle. The only way to open it was through his biological print or a special card. Noah had obviously refused the biological print more out of principle than anything else.

Taking the card that was given to him. He pushed it against the door and a response was immediately given.

The door started glowing and a small field formed around him. This was a protection measure to avoid people forcing their way in while the VIP was entering his room.

“I wonder what my room looks like.” He mused out loud. He had been in many VIP suites when he was on earth. 

Each more extravagant than the last and soon he realized he had underestimated the scale those people were willing to go for.

“Well…”

Noah blinked as he entered the room. From the distance between each doors outside he had the room to only be between 20 to 40 meter square. But what he was looking at was a different kind of shocking.

The main room alone seemed to cover around 100 meters square and there were a few more rooms he could see.

Deciding to explore the suite. Noah understood what it feels like to be extravagant.

“Is that…an Olympic sized pool with a waterfall?”

One room had a super sized pool. One room had a dancing floor. A third room looked like a large office with all the equipment.

There was what he summarized to be a small gym. Most of the equipments was different from what he remembered but those could be changed with one click.

The bathroom didn't have a bathtub but a small sized pool with hot water. The water was constantly changed, ensuring that everything would be clean. 

The bathroom could switch the different equipment depending on the want of the client from what he could read. There was even an option to switch the water to lava or to increase the water pressure or change it to sand.

There was a small theater and one could request to watch any of the most popular movies or listen to music.

Finally If TV or cinema wasn't to his taste. He had the right to actually request a true musical or theater group in the selection available and they would come entertain him.

On the actual bedroom side. Things were relatively more mundane. The shape, size and structure of the bed could be adjusted to accommodate most races. He could see a communicators and below the numbers for room service or B-54 and A-54 as well as some more shady contact for mor

The more Noah explored the suite the more he started to wonder if leaving Oz to work with Morgiana and the Dream Chaser had actually been a good idea.

He had to say. This was a level of Luxury like no other and if not for his mission. He would most likely never step a foot outside if it wasn’t for his mission and all the other problems he had.

—You know you don’t have to do anything, right? Why would it be a problem to settle for a life of leisure? We could have some snack on the side from time to time.

You have been more forward about your desire lately. 

Noah thought idly as he jumped on the bed and released a sigh. The bed made him feel like he died and went to heaven. It was so cozy he felt like sleeping instantly. 

—I am simply exploring my own desires in a deeper way. 

It's good. As long as this doesn't transform into a cliche situation of you wanting my body.

Noah readily accepted Eve's words. If this had happened at the start of his exile on the Ice and fire planet, he would have gone crazy with worries. Well…crazier than he already was.

But now he knew that he didn't have to worry about her.

—A body, huh…A body is indeed one of the greatest expressions of individuality. Should I seize a body?

Oh? Do you plan to finally leave my head?

—It’s impossible. The two of us are fused on a level beyond anything I could understand. But I could separate a part of my consciousness and use another body to operate and not just one body.

In short, you mean a new hive mind? 

—...More or less? I need to think about this more.

After those words. Eve fell silent. Leaving Noah to his own thoughts. He imagined an army of Eve at his beck and call. It would be ironic for the hero of earth to have his own army of Parasites.

Still, The Parasites had been a nightmare to fight. They would certainly be very effective allies. 

Well. No need to think about this for now.

Status.

『 Name: Noah Ouroboros

     Tier: 8

     Main Class: Mecha Pilot

     Growth Stage: Hatchling (99%)

     Affiliation: -

     Alias: 13th Constellation; The Serpent Bearer

     Rank: Pawn

     Race: Superior Human

     Path: Voracity

     Thema: Predation, Adaptation, Evolution

     Speed: SS-120

     Dexterity: S-99

     Endurance: EX-160

     Strength: SSS-150

     Aether:  A-80  』

He was only 1 percent away from the next stage but that 1% seemed like a gulf that refused to be sealed. No matter how much he ate or trained, nothing changed. 

From what Tin said. The Tier 7 was no different than becoming the equivalent of a mobile weapon. 

The peak of Tier 7 had the fire power necessary to destroy a mountain. 

Noah understood why Tin despised this power system. It was extremely vague. After all, mountains on different Planets would have different sides.

Still since this system was created by the Gaia empire then — Earth should be the basis, right?

He decided to not overthink more about this. What mattered was that a new tier would make him stronger.

For once. It seemed that Eating alone would not be enough.