Levi understood: "That thing is quite shrewd. It releases people with no status without a second thought, but it keeps a tight grip on the political figures on the capital planet."
“That’s right.” Kamin nodded hurriedly. “Fortunately, the military personnel are still awake, otherwise even if the beast tide doesn’t come, those small humanoid alliances around here will still be watching.”
The checkpoints on Miles were quite strict; Levi and Cumming waited a while before leaving the port.
At first glance, everything on this chaotic planet seems normal, but after passing several medical centers, one can also see some centrally managed nutrient pods, which are clearly not entirely spared from disaster.
Even so, the world-renowned entertainment venues on this planet remain open for business.
It could even be said that, due to the lack of competition from online entertainment, these venues are even more prosperous than before the catastrophe.
They arrived at dusk on this planet.
Passing by a dimly lit building, Kamin couldn't help but reveal a lewd smile: "The mainframe's trick is effective against normal people. In the middle of the night, the residents of other planets are all in their sleep pods, either browsing the internet or sleeping. But on Miles Star, it's the time to have the most fun. Pretty young men and women, isn't that more interesting than the StarNet?"
A passerby overheard his profound remarks and immediately laughed, saying, "If the empire's marriage rate were higher, not so many people would be locked up!"
Kamin exchanged a glance with the passerby, revealing a knowing smile that all men understand, and subconsciously stepped into the building called "Forbidden Fruit".
Unfortunately, before he could even step inside, he heard a lazy voice behind him: "If you're so interested, why don't you just resign from my ship and come here to solicit customers?"
Camming's face turned green; he then realized that he hadn't come here for fun, but for serious business. He hurriedly took out the black robe: "No way, I'll go find Old John right now."
The last shipment that went on their ship was just a small fraction of what Old John had put in, which is why Cumming thought of coming to Miles Star when he saw this robe.
Although Miles Star is "prosperous," it is actually quite small, with a surface area roughly the size of a province on the Imperial Capital Star. After getting into the car, Camin and Levi drove around the intricate alleyways for a while before quickly arriving at their destination.
As he got off the bus, Kamin held the robe in his hand, a little uneasy in his heart.
He initially thought their captain just wanted to come out and take a look, and maybe check on the robe. But seeing Levi's lack of interest along the way, Camin realized that he was genuinely concerned about the robe.
Damn it, could this thing be related to some ancient ruin or treasure? Camin couldn't help but glance at the black robe in his hand again. Generally, besides these two things, the only things that interested their captains were the cabinet.
Just as he was thinking this, Camin heard Levy ask again, "Let him see when this thing was sold, preferably down to the person. If there's any bargaining, give him a small benefit."
Want some benefits? It seems this thing is actually quite important.
As they passed through the iconic floating structures of Miles, Cumming responded to Levy's words while praying that old John hadn't ended up in the nutrient tank.
Unfortunately, Kamin's prayers were in vain. The two followed the address and found only a tightly closed door with a sign that read "Out of town" hanging outside.
Levy's smile immediately became even more beautiful, so beautiful it sent chills down one's spine.
Just as Kamin was trying to figure out how to fix the situation, the door next door opened, and a woman with curly hair poured water out. The sewage was splashed off the floating structure and quickly turned into a mist.
"Are you here to see old John?" the lady asked.
Camin nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, do you know where Old John went? Could he have really gone into the nutrient tank?"
"Pah!" the lady spat immediately. "This old lecher can get into the nutrient tank? You really think highly of him. He's living in the Forbidden Fruit every day now, who would come back here!"
After saying that, she went back to her room and slammed the door shut, clearly thinking that the two old John's friends outside weren't exactly respectable people either.
After going around in circles, they were back outside the gates of the Forbidden Fruit. Camin looked at the huge illuminated sign above, feeling as excited as if he were on a paid vacation.
Levi leaned against the lamppost outside the door, looking languid and seemingly boneless. However, his handsome face soon attracted a barrage of subtle, suggestive invitations.
Unfortunately, the man only had an ambiguous smile on his face, and no one could get him to straighten up and greet them properly.
Feeling ignored, Kaming was speechless. If their captain were left standing outside any longer, rumors would probably spread within two hours that Forbidden Fruit had acquired another high-quality male.
The thought of their boss soon holding the titles of pirate captain, imperial prince, and top courtesan made Camming feel that the empire was doomed. So he went over and said, "Boss, let's go in and get a private room, and then ask the manager which room Old John is in?"
Levi did not refuse, and the two were led into the private room.
Kamin grew increasingly excited. Although he frequently visited Miles for business, this was only his second time attending such an event. These space pirates were so "disciplined" thanks to their mentally unstable captain.
Levy didn't restrict their behavior, but he left whenever he felt like it. He would leave at the drop of a hat, and a few times several guys had barely taken their pants off before rushing out, almost forgetting to pay.
Doing this twice might cause health problems, so this place became a place they could only admire from afar but not touch.
“Boss, if we’re looking for someone, it’s best to ask for some service first to make things easier, don’t you think?” Camin asked tentatively.
Levi lifted his eyelids and glanced at him: "Whatever, just find the person for me, otherwise... I think you'd be fine staying here."
What are we doing here?
Be a duck.
Kamin's enthusiasm was dampened by the threat, so he only ordered two people to accompany him for drinks, and then had someone call the manager over.
Levy casually opened a bottle of wine and poured it into a glass.
Camin watched enviously, but he didn't touch the alcohol himself. It's best not to drink in this kind of situation; it might not be anything serious, but if you do, it might be difficult to leave.
Only someone with their boss's physique can eat and drink whatever they want, no matter where they are.
Given this extraordinary physique, there were rumors on the ship that their leader wasn't very capable. Otherwise, why would someone with such a long, attractive face not only be alone but also show no interest in staying on Miles Star?
When Kamin was young and naive, he also believed this rumor, but after spending more time on the ship, he came to understand its other meaning.
Perhaps... they and the captain are not of the same race.
Otherwise, how do you explain the way the captain sometimes looks at them like they're food when they've just woken up? And it's not even the kind of food that doesn't quite suit their taste.
After thinking about it carefully, Kamin realized it reminded him of his nephew who hated cilantro looking at a bowl of chicken soup covered in cilantro.
This makes perfect sense when you think about it: would a human get hard for a plump turkey?
That definitely won't work...
Unaware that his subordinates had already connected his thoughts to the love between humans and food, Levi leaned back on the sofa, idly stroking his wine glass. At first glance, he seemed no different from the others, but in reality, he was simply lost in thought amidst this decadent atmosphere.
He was thinking about the man in the black robe.
The stories told by the man in black robes did indeed have some impact on him. Over time, those stories seemed to become his own memories. Occasionally, in his dreams, he would add some interesting little details that the man in black robes hadn't told him, as if he were seeing the whole story from the perspective of another participant.
The feeling was novel, but Levy was more interested in the storyteller than in the impact the story had on him.
Cold and aloof, with a terrible temper, and so hard to catch...
He swirled the wine in his glass, the dim light casting shadows on the clear amber liquid, the light seemingly outlining a dark patch that then vanished in an instant.
Tsk, how exactly do we catch him?
Levy belatedly realized that he felt like a cat crouching in front of a hole, catching mice.
The analogy was quite interesting. He gave a self-deprecating smile, when suddenly a clear, cold voice rang in his ears: "Mr. Cat."
The name was fleeting, and when Levy came to his senses, he hadn't even caught a glimpse of it.
The noise washed away the last trace of indifference in his ears. Levi looked up and saw that Camin and the manager who had entered the private room were about to start arguing.
"No, no, no! Sister, I'll call you sister, but we don't need this today!" Kamin made afterimages with both hands, trying hard to push something.
"Yes, yes," the manager said firmly. "I have to show it to you; it's our rule here!"
"Ugh, what rules? What kind of time is this to be in charge..." Camin's face turned green. "Sis, to be honest, if this thing is just left out here, who's going to be interested? Please, just pretend we've already seen it!"
"That won't do, this is a legitimate venue..."
As the two pushed each other, a simulated e-book fell to the ground.
Perhaps it was the interesting expression on Cumming's face that piqued Levy's interest. He reached out and picked up the e-book, flipping through a page at random.
Chapter 54 That Person
As he turned the book upside down, Kamin's face turned deathly pale, and he almost screamed, "Don't look!"
Damn it, their captain was already in a bad mood, and when he saw this kind of mood-killer, he'd just take it out on him.
Ignoring the piercing cries of Cumming, Levy paused for a moment after opening the book.
The contents of the book are hardly appealing; they consist mostly of rotting, damaged lesions and gruesome organs. Regardless of gender, reading this book will make one question the meaning of life and lose interest in any sport for a considerable period of time.
Honestly... the person who thought of making this thing a must-read in a forbidden fruit setting is a genius.
Levy's expression grew increasingly strange as he read on. Finally, he flipped to the cover, and sure enough, several large characters appeared before his eyes: "The Complete Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases".
Even before Levy started looking through it, Cumming had already resignedly covered his face, feeling that he was about to face the worst possible life—being sold into prostitution by the captain.
After waiting a while without any response, Camin cautiously peeked through his fingers and saw...
Then they saw their captain actually let out a muffled chuckle?
That laugh seemed to have flipped a switch; Levy, one hand on his forehead and the other gripping the book, laughed so hard his shoulders shook. It was as if he hadn't seen a beautifully illustrated disease information booklet, but rather a collection of jokes.
This reaction was so bizarre that the manager and the two male escorts behind him were stunned.
For a moment, only Levi's low laughter echoed in the huge private room.
This person was already good-looking, and his smile was even more captivating.
A pair of icy blue eyes rippled with a powerful, almost menacing aura. Unfortunately, the onlookers in the room had no interest in appreciating it; only one thought occupied their minds: "That's it, this person's probably been scared out of their wits."
In all his years in the business, this was the first time the manager had ever seen someone react like this upon seeing the booklet.
Before he could even hand over the medical examination form, the manager hurriedly shifted the blame to Camin: "Sir, as you all know, after the last rectification, the same rules apply throughout Miles Star. This was set by that person; we business people didn't do it intentionally, right..."
So please don't blame us if your brother goes crazy.
"I understand, I understand!" At this moment, Camin didn't care about Yu Xi anymore; he was just afraid that Levy would go crazy. He even forgot about Old John's matter and hurriedly got up to push the manager and the two people who were drinking with him out.
Just as they were about to push the person out of the private room, the man who had been laughing to himself for a while finally stopped, looked up, and asked, "Who is that? Who booked this place...?"
He glanced down at the book again, a playful look in his eyes: "Such interesting rules?"
Levy was genuinely taken aback by this move, and before anyone could answer, he asked again, "Is he just planning to blow up this planet?"
Upon hearing this, the manager's face immediately turned a bit green.
He was someone who had experienced that industry restructuring, so Levy's prediction was quite interesting. The moment that gentleman set foot on Miles Star, his expression could only be described in one sentence—"I'll blast this place to smithereens sooner or later."
He even started in this way at the beginning, but the industries on Miles Star were too numerous to handle, so he eventually had no choice but to create this booklet.
Furthermore, they stipulate that they must provide this booklet to every guest on such occasions, regardless of whether they are new or old customers.
In addition, the manager must ensure that the guest completes the reading before continuing to provide service.
Damn it, once this rule is introduced, let alone customers, the people who want to leave the most are those in the industry.
However, there was one advantage: the medical industry on Miles Star developed rapidly after that, and several more medical examination centers were opened.
Once Cumming was sure that Levy had finished laughing and that it was normal, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.