I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 138
Chapter 138: Change is a Good Thing
On this night, I had a very strange dream. In the dream, I was no longer an ordinary person from Earth but had transformed into a demon girl from another world. All around me, there was a raging storm, and beneath my feet, the snow piled up, reaching above my knees.
I wore thin clothes, a hood covering my head, and a tattered cloak draped behind me as I walked on a winding path leading to the top of the snowy mountain. “Rustle, rustle…”
Because the snow on the ground was too thick, every step was a struggle. My legs, clad in knee-high boots, sank deeply into the snow with each move. Surrounding me was a desolate wilderness where no people or lights could be seen, only the howling of the wind like wild beasts.
Facing the blizzard, I continued to move forward step by step toward the top of the snowy mountain. I lost track of how much time had passed until I arrived at a lonely tombstone. I untied the hood from behind, sat down on a nearby rock, and pondered.
?I have already dealt with those who betrayed you.?
?The Demon King is still alive. Due to our shared demonic lineage, I currently have no means to deal with him.?
Saying these words, I took a flute from behind and placed it on the stone platform in front of the tombstone.
?And… actually, not only did I survive that disaster, I found a sister related to you by blood. I supported a declining royal family, and now she is the queen of the largest human empire.?
?The little princess is very beautiful and cute. She has a similar temperament to you—kind, innocent, and a bit foolish, just like you.?
?You know? Many male demons have shown interest in me, but I’ve rejected them all. It seems I can’t forget you. I always compare you to them and realize they are simply worthless in comparison.?
?Habit is truly a terrifying thing, I unconsciously let so many years pass by.?
?If there is reincarnation, don’t die on the other side. At least wait for me to thoroughly study the only forbidden magic…?
Then followed a long silence.
The sky was an endless, deathly dark.
The surrounding blizzard grew more violent, and snowflakes mercilessly struck the tombstone, shattering and dissolving it.
?Fool…?
?Why did you save someone like me twice? This debt of gratitude you make me… may take several lifetimes to repay…?
?……?
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In the Shenzhen City during the summer mornings, it usually gets bright around six or seven o’clock. When I opened my eyes, I found that the bed next to me was empty. The person who had been constantly fidgeting and declaring, “I’ll make sure the little pet can’t get out of bed the next day,” was nowhere to be seen.
I could feel a lingering warmth on the sheets beside me.
“Ugh…”
Groggily sitting up, I stretched and yawned. It seemed that I had another strange dream last night, still related to another world.
Looking at the gradually brightening horizon outside the window, I habitually glanced at my shoulder. Just like any other time I slept in pajamas, my strap nightgown had slipped down halfway. The left strap had completely fallen, revealing the delicate shoulder and a significant portion of the chest that belonged to a girl.
Merely lowering my head, I could fully see my entire chest.
Reaching out, I tried to touch my head.
Sure enough, there was another strand of hair sticking up.
Could some grim reaper really spare me at this time? It’s truly unbelievable.
With this thought in mind, I hung the fallen strap of my nightgown back in place, quickly tidied my messy hair, hopped out of bed, put on the slippers by the bedside, and walked out of the room.
The door to Yin Xiamo’s room opposite mine was wide open, and there was no sign of the girl inside. Still in a daze, I walked to the bathroom and found a basin of water placed on the table, along with my towel hanging next to it. Various skincare products such as creams that girls use in the morning, as well as toothpaste and a toothbrush, were neatly arranged.
The toothpaste was already squeezed out, and the toothbrush was in a cup.
Had Xiamo already gotten up?
I pondered with my still somewhat fuzzy brain and walked along the corridor to the living room. I could see that many plant leaves here were dewy, indicating that they had just been watered.
The sound of something cooking on the stove emanated from the kitchen.
“Good morning… Ugh…”
In the kitchen, I saw the grim reaper, wearing a crooked apron and standing nervously in front of the stove. “How come you’re in the mood to cook today?”
Wasn’t she always claiming she couldn’t cook?
“Morning.”
In the kitchen, Yin Xiamo turned around. Perhaps seeing me in a loose-fitting nightgown with messy hair, she displayed a comforting smile. Then she walked straight toward me and helped rearrange the straps of my nightgown.
“Why do you look like a little sleepy kitten who hasn’t had enough sleep?” she asked.
“I’m not… Ugh… a kitten.”
I yawned again. “I had another dream last night. Have you been using some magic on me these days, like dream manipulation or something?”
“How is that possible?”
The girl, for once, didn’t argue with me. “I’m not a ‘dream maker’.”
“Do ‘dream makers’ exist in another world?”
“Yes, but they’re not as described in texts here. They don’t simply manipulate dreams. Their main ability is to emit certain brainwaves towards a person’s brain, causing them to see various strange things. It could be called daydreaming or, in modern terms… having seizures on the spot.”
Yin Xiamo shrugged. “When creatures fall into illusions and can’t distinguish between reality and dreams, ‘dream makers’ launch attacks from various angles and then devour their targets.”
“So you really haven’t learned any hypnotic abilities from those ‘dream makers’?”
I asked, “Since you transformed me into this appearance, I’ve noticed a significant increase in the probability of having dreams at night.”
“That’s because you haven’t fully adapted to being a girl. Every day, you still think of yourself as a macho man. Then when you look down and see yourself in a little dress, the contrast creates a psychological suggestion. That leads you to think about the story between me and the hero, and naturally, you end up dreaming at night.”
Yin Xiamo turned around, lifted the lid of the pot and glanced inside. “The situation will ease when the day comes that you won’t feel awkward even if I ambush your chest or when we cuddle at night.”
“I remembered quite a bit about the dreams this time.”
I continued to inquire, “You mentioned that my appearance was modeled after the princess from another world. Is that princess possibly a descendant of the hero’s sister?”
“Hmm?”
Yin Xiamo didn’t give a direct answer. “Nuo’er, do you believe in the content of dreams?”
“I…”
I was caught off guard by this question. “Should I believe in them?”
“If you’re willing to believe in your own dreams, then interpreting them that way isn’t wrong.”
The grim reaper in front of me seemed to be in a good mood. “Alright, go brush your teeth and wash your face. I’ve prepared everything for you.”
“Did you make breakfast?”
“Yeah.”
“Are you sure it’s not some dark cuisine like ink-simmered squid or turtle shell soup with starfish?”
“How could it be? These are things you usually make. I’ve peeked a few times and learned pretty well.”
Facing my questioning, Yin Xiamo lifted the pot lid, revealing ordinary coarse grains like corn, eggs, and sweet potatoes inside.
“Alright, alright, go on, my princess.”
She gave a peck on my left cheek with a “mwah” and pushed me out of the kitchen.
“Today’s café is likely to be a fierce battle. Don’t keep your online fans waiting too long.”
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