I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 204
Chapter 204: Each Flower is a Perfect World
I never thought that I, who rarely even took airplanes, would be riding on a dragon for the first time as a means of transportation in the blue sky.
The dragon Fei Luo transformed into had a body length exceeding fifty meters. If it stood upright, it would be a complete emperor-like giant beast, equivalent to about fifteen floors in height. As a modern city, Shenzhen City had numerous ten to twenty-story office buildings in the city center, catering to office workers and small to medium-sized companies for daily work and rest.
Generally, a ten-story building would be about thirty meters in height, and Fei Luo’s dragon form standing would be close to the height of fifteen floors. To me, there was not much difference between “towering into the sky” and this.
I have no idea what dragons in other worlds look like, and I’m not sure if the dragon in front of me is considered large or small in this context. Whether Fei Luo intentionally strengthened it or not remains unclear. All I know is that when Fei Luo flapped its wings and took off, the cold wind blew fiercely from all directions, lifting my skirt and hair as it took off from the beach next to the island and soared into the sky. At that moment, a strange surge of excitement rose in my heart.
As if, in that moment, I was the hero who once led dragons and allies to charge and rush on the battlefield, bravely fighting for the belief in my heart.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”
The dragon’s flight was not smooth, and I had to firmly grasp the dragon’s head spike next to me to barely stabilize my position. However, it was precisely this instability that made me feel like I had entered a different world.
?Your current name is Yin Nuo’er, right? Momo has set up a language adaptation barrier for us. It’s evident that she really likes you.?
In the moment when we soared into the clouds, a voice suddenly echoed in my mind—
?I didn’t expect the so-called soul-binding curse to have the side effect of memory loss. If you really can’t retrieve any of your previous memories, for Momo, everything is no different from starting over. I guess Momo might have been upset for a long time when she found out about this.?
?But in terms of perseverance, Momo won’t lose.?
This voice was different from the enchanting and magical girl voice Fei Luo had in the cave earlier. Instead, it was a full-on mature and authoritative voice.
?This is me directly communicating with you using the dragon clan’s aura and your consciousness. She can’t hear it, so don’t worry.?
?There is still some time before we go back. Momo doesn’t want me to tell you about what happened back then. I can only choose some ordinary scenes. Momo is a good girl. I sincerely wish you both happiness.?
?……?
Afterward, standing on the dragon’s head, looking at the vast and endless blue sea in front of me, bathed in the soft clouds around, my consciousness felt a moment of blur—
?Impossible…?
A hazy gray sky appeared before my eyes.
The entire world was experiencing a violent downpour.
Black soil, black clouds, black forest.
I stood on a small hill, holding a corpse in my arms.
Around me were numerous severed weapons—broken swords, broken spears, and flags dancing in the fierce wind.
?Impossible… Even if it’s a hero… Even if it’s someone crowned with the title of a hero, has already fallen to the demon…?
?Why did they do this! Why!?
?Can’t you see? His wife and children are in the hands of the Demon King. We’ve been betrayed!?
Faint cries echoed around.
The rain on my head grew heavier.
I could feel the twin ponytails on my back being tossed about by the gusts of wind, fluttering in the air above the mountain of corpses. In a daze, the scene in front of me shifted, and it seemed like a pair of large hands appeared before my eyes—
?Momo, your hair has grown quite long. I went to the village grocery store and learned a bit from the little sister there, bought two hair ties.?
?Come, let me help you tidy it up. If possible, try to remember the steps.?
?The demon clan’s physical development is slow, you’ll probably maintain this appearance for a few hundred years. So, it’s best to keep a hairstyle that leans towards a little girl.?
?Alright, look, isn’t it cute? This is called twin ponytails.?
?……?
?Momo, Xiao Mo…?
?Xiao Mo!?
In the midst of my companion’s calls, “I” returned from the memories to reality, turning around.
?What do we do now? Our plan has completely failed. The orc army and… the Fourth Legion has confirmed betrayal. The dragon has chosen to retreat, and over half of the centaur legion has suffered casualties.?
The speaker was stepping on several companions’ bodies.
On this small hill, the fresh blood flowing from the deceased bodies was constantly washed away by the heavy rain. Along the mountain path, it streamed downwards, converging with the black river at the foot of the mountain, flowing towards the downstream.
Not far from the small hill, two colossal dragons lay motionless, devoid of any signs of life. One of the dragons had seemingly indestructible wings reduced to a skeletal frame, with blurred flesh and blood.
?The hero is dead, and the Demon King’s army will soon come through. The elves on the front line won’t last much longer.?
?Moreover, the Seventh Legion, the lizardmen… the situation seems dire. According to the intelligence from the front lines, those lizardmen seem to be betraying us.?
?Report! A dragon has been spotted ahead!?
At this moment, shouts came from nearby, accompanied by a colossal shadow that darkened the sky—
A black dragon, covered in visible deep bone scars and blood, descended from the sky with a resounding crash, smashing into the base of the mountain of corpses. The dragon’s massive body sent numerous boulders flying, dragging for dozens of meters before coming to a halt. The shockwave, centered around the black dragon, scattered in all directions, hitting the flags on the mountain top.
“Huff, huff, huff… Bang!”
The already battered flags could no longer withstand this impact, breaking into two pieces from the middle. The flag, stained with blood, was blown far away by the strong wind.
?It’s Princess Fei Luo! She’s severely injured!?
?Priest! Priest!?
?I… I’m fine…?
A golden light illuminated, and in the field of vision, Fei Luo stumbled towards them.
?Is there really no way for him??
?I can no longer sense his soul’s presence.?
“I” automatically uttered these words: ?He should have gone to another world, that’s the flaw of the soul-binding curse.?
?So, what do we do now? Do we just give up like this??
?Fei Luo, I have a task for you.?
?What is it??
?Take him to the Dragon Forest and protect his body.?
?And what about you, Momo??
?We haven’t lost yet.?
?Momo…?
?The title of hero is just a name. If necessary, I can also become a hero.?
?Are you serious??
?Yes.?
While speaking, “I” handed the corpse in my arms to the girl in front of me.
?Take him to the Dragon Forest.?
“I” pulled up a polearm lying on the ground, infused it with magic, and soon the blade of the polearm rapidly bent into a shape resembling a scythe, all within a blue-purple glow.
Lifting the scythe, “I” extended a hand, raised the left ponytail, and with a swift motion, cut it in half from the middle using the scythe. The strands of hair in my hand were thrown towards the mountain of corpses, where blood flowed like a river, allowing them to fly in the fierce wind and pouring rain.
Finally, “I” put on the hood on my back and turned to face several human soldiers: ?Where is the Seventh Legion??
?Liz… Lizardmen? West, Battlefield 3. Are you planning to go there, Xiao Mo??
?Better not. I suspect those lizardmen have also fallen under the influence of the Demon King’s army. They might have changed by now.?
?Xiao Mo, you’re just a girl. Better retreat to the second line and hide. Once the hero… once news of the hero’s death spreads, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to the morale of the allied forces. We might…?
?Xiao Mo? Momo? Momo, where are you going…?
?……?
The scene shifted, and before me appeared a large group of upright-walking lizard-like “humans.”
?The hero is already dead… Shouldn’t we just escape…?
?I always said the hero is unreliable. A water-element mage like him can’t achieve much!?
?The hero is too kind, and kind people… can’t become kings.?
?So, is the Demon King’s side stronger? Shouldn’t we also…?
?If any of you are planning to betray, I don’t mind settling the traitors right here.?
?Who?!?
?Aren’t you the little demon that followed that kid from the Demon King? What’s the matter, feeling like the Demon King’s army is too strong, and you want to switch sides too??
?She’s originally a demon, there’s nothing to switch to or from. At most, she’s just making a trip back home.?
?Hahaha…?
?Pfft—?
?What… you… you killed him??
?Anyone else planning to betray the allied forces, I’ll personally take care of you.?
?Impossible… why, why does this little girl have such strong power, and it’s even lightning-based… you’re also a magic martial dual cultivator?!?
?Who else intends to desert today? Choose between the fear of the Demon King’s army and the fear of me.?
?……?
……
The scene flickered, and “I” found myself in the midst of a battlefield.
?Don’t… don’t kill me. I had no choice. Momo, you’re a demon, and your strength is formidable. If you surrender to the Demon King, they will surely welcome you…?
Gripping the polearm scythe and stepping on slender high heels, “I” elegantly walked towards the man who was continuously crawling backward.
?Momo, considering our long acquaintance, spare… spare me…?
?Hasn’t the hero always taught us? To harbor compassion and hope for the world, to give love and warmth to everyone, even… even if he is the enemy…?
“Snap, snap.”
The high heels clicked on the hard stone pavement, emitting a chilly sound. The weight of the twin ponytails on my head felt slightly different, with the left side being a bit lighter. The ponytail on the left had been cut in half, leaving only a small section, while the one on the right was slightly longer, reaching below the shoulders.
?Momo… Momo, please don’t stay silent. The previous you were so lively and cute, this version of you sends shivers down my spine…?
Amid the “snap, snap” sounds, “I” reached the man’s side, lifted a foot, and ruthlessly pressed the sharp high heel onto his face.
?You know what I’m going to ask.?
?I… I really don’t know anything… about the portal to the other world… that is… cough, cough, cough… it’s a forbidden magic. I’m just an ordinary person…?
?Hmm, then you have no value to offer.?
The cold scythe rested against the man’s neck.
?Wait… wait! Momo, have you really forgotten the teachings of the hero? You’re so ruthless, if he sees this…?
A “thud” sounded as “I” applied a bit of force to my foot, instantly crushing the man’s skull with the high heel.
?Gurgling.?
?……?
Another sequence of flashing images passed like a revolving lantern, and I saw myself sitting on the head of a colossal dragon. In front of me was a neatly lined up army that extended beyond sight.
Fei Luo’s voice came from beneath me: ?Momo, you haven’t rested for several years. Even if you have a long lifespan, you can’t keep pushing yourself like this…?
?I’m fine.?
?The difference between long-lived species and ordinary ones is their vague sense of time. If you live according to human ways, you’ll quickly lose interest in this world’s life and death, which is very dangerous…?
?I’ve found a way to save him.?
?What did you say??
?I’ve found a way to save him, and for that, I’m willing to risk everything.?
?But before that, let’s win the world where he once lived…?
?……?
“……”
……
“Hehe, it seems like the psychological resilience of your household’s member isn’t that great. Just a few kilometers of flight and they’re already scared silly.”
I wasn’t sure how much time had passed, but when I snapped back to reality, Fei Luo’s steady and mature voice came from below, “Wake up, we’re almost at land.”
“Huh?”
Looking around, I shifted my gaze forward. There, a clear coastline image was rapidly expanding. At our current height, I could even see Nanqi Port to the east of Nanqi Tower, the café on the small hill north of Nanqi Port, and the commercial street under construction behind it.
“Ah…”
I took a deep breath on the dragon’s head, expressing, “Indeed, it’s a bit uncomfortable being so high up for the first time.”
“Little kitten, it’s understandable.”
Yawning, Yin Xiamo beside me didn’t seem to notice that in these few short minutes, Black Dragon Fei Luo had already filled my mind with numerous battle scenes from the “otherworld.”
She said, “I actually hope that some giant squids or something suddenly pop up below. That way, the little kitten would get scared, fluff up, and then hide in my arms while trembling and meowing for comfort.”
“How could I possibly be scared and tremble because of giant squids!”
I turned my head, saying, “Squids aren’t scary!”
“Aren’t they?”
Yin Xiamo made a teasing expression, saying, “Giant squids that are tens of meters in size, with tentacles of various sizes all over. The large tentacles have powerful strength that can tightly bind prey, while the small tentacles are soft and flexible, capable of reaching any hidden corner and crevice. They can simultaneously attack from above, below, left, and right. Additionally, they have special suckers and paralyzing toxins on the upper side. Once the suckers adhere to the skin, they’re almost impossible to pull off. The toxins can leave the prey completely paralyzed, with the central nervous system paralyzed, but the sensation in the peripheral nerves remains. If caught… the consequences for the little kitten would be unimaginable, you know?”
Uh…
Listening to Yin Xiamo’s description, I couldn’t help but shiver, “Can you not be so detailed…”
“Of course, it’s safe here on Earth. We won’t encounter such strange squids or octopuses.”
Under my gaze, Yin Xiamo smiled slightly, “Moreover, Nuo’er is still under my protection. Even if there were squids, they wouldn’t get close.”
Really…?
“By the way, won’t we be noticed with this big dragon?”
As I watched the dragon getting closer to the continent in front, entering a diving state, I felt a bit worried. Ignoring the whooshing wind around us, I unconsciously raised my voice a bit, “Isn’t there any surveillance around?”
“Don’t worry, even if there is, I can handle it.”
Yin Xiamo stood up, “In a couple of days, once Fei Luo becomes familiar with the environment and life here, if she plans to stay, I’ll have to figure out a way to get her an ID!”
The dragon underfoot turned its head, “What’s an ID?”
“You can think of it as the Tana Empire’s honor badge, but in this world, the ID is more important and has broader applications.”
“Do you know the king of this place, Momo?”
“No, I don’t.”
“If I get that thing here, will the king give any rewards?”
“Well… Fei Luo, I don’t know how to explain this to you. This isn’t an empire, and they won’t treat you differently just because you, as a dragon, join their country. Here, there’s no concept of dragonkind, and as I mentioned earlier, it’s better not to appear in dragon form near human society, it’s troublesome.”
“Okay, since Momo said so, I’ll leave these headache-inducing matters to you later.”
The dragon’s head turned towards the coastline ahead, “Hold on tight, we’re descending.”
Just as Fei Luo said this, I felt a moment of weightlessness.
“Wowww!”
The rapid descent, weightlessness, and the embarrassment of my skirt being lifted made it challenging for me to decide whether to hold down my skirt or grasp the spikes. I could only awkwardly balance my body, trying not to fly off.
“Let’s land on those rocks over there, I used to go fishing there a lot when I first came here. There aren’t many people around.”
In contrast, Yin Xiamo remained calm, calmly pointing to an area of the sea next to Nanqi Tower.
“Okay.”
Another strong sense of weightlessness hit, and when I regained my senses, the dragon beneath my feet had landed with a splash in the shallow water, creating a large spray.
“How does it feel to ride a dragon for the first time, especially as the Dragon Princess and the current Dragon King?”
Leaping down from the dragon’s head while holding me, gently landing on a few rocks before reaching the beach, Yin Xiamo placed me on the ground.
“A bit dizzy,” I admitted. “And it’s a bit thrilling.”
“I find it quite exhilarating.”
The dragon behind us transformed back into the well-endowed girl amidst a burst of golden light. “The once mighty and dignified Hero has turned into a little loli… It’s super thrilling.”
Can’t let go of that joke, can you?!
“This area is considered a no-man’s-land belonging to the surrounding cities.”
Yin Xiamo gestured with her eyes towards the road ahead. “Going up along here, you’ll see human villages, but the style here is quite different from over there. It took me a long time to adapt initially.”
“I noticed that just now,” Fei Luo nodded. “The city here… has a unique architectural style. At least, I haven’t seen anything like it in that world.”
“Mainly due to technology.”
Yin Xiamo reached into her skirt pocket, pulling out a cellphone. “Even for me, without the help of the Godrealm all these years, I haven’t fully adapted to the technology here.”
“What’s that?”
Fei Luo took the phone. “A magical device?”
“Do you sense any magic in it?”
“Oh, right, none at all.” Fei Luo played with the phone in her hands. “What is this used for?”
“Its uses are… very extensive.”
Yin Xiamo took the phone back, lit up the screen, and showed it to Fei Luo. “Look.”
“Huh? Magic capturing? How is this done?”
“And it also has calling capabilities.”
Finding my number in the contacts list, Yin Xiamo pressed the call button. My phone started ringing.
“One of its functions is communication.”
Seeing that Yin Xiamo seemed to be showcasing Earth’s technology to the Dragon King, I cooperatively pressed the answer button and handed her the phone.
“Did you hear that?”
Speaking into the phone’s microphone, Yin Xiamo opened the video player, lifting up the screen. “If I were to explain its functions using words, it would probably take several days. Later, when we have time, I’ll use the magic illusions of the Dragon Tribe to let you experience it firsthand. Oh, by the way, it’s better not to go into human cities looking like this, it could easily attract the enforcers here.”
“That sounds interesting.”
Fei Luo crossed her arms. “Enforcers dare to disrespect the Dragon Tribe?”
“Enforcers are just a term. What I mean is, if you go out dressed like this, you’ll attract attention, and eventually, the police will take you away.”
Yin Xiamo assessed Fei Luo, who was only covered by a layer of scales on her chest and a small waist, as well as her buttocks covered in dragon scales. Finally, her gaze landed on Fei Luo’s two small feet. “How about waiting here for a moment? I’ll go back with Nuo’er to get some clothes.”
“Human clothes, huh…”
Hearing this, Fei Luo frowned. “Do I really have to wear those?”
“Look at the clothes we’re wearing, and the styles are completely different from the Empire over there. Trust me, you’ll come to like human fashion. This is also a change brought about by technology.”
Yin Xiamo took my hand. “Wait here for about ten minutes, we’ll be back soon.”
“Okay, okay.”
Fei Luo raised a hand to block the sun. “What should I do if a human approaches me in these ten minutes? Kill them to silence them?”
“Not necessarily. You can completely… hide in the water.”
Yin Xiamo gestured to the rocks behind. “Think of it as tourists coming to swim.”
“That sounds a bit troublesome.”
The girl turned around. “Alright, and also, is there a general store here?”
“Yes, there is, and the variety of goods is much richer than over there. What’s up? Do you want to buy something?”
“It’s just… um, that… *cough cough*.”
“Got it. I’ll go check the general store downstairs later. If they have it, I’ll bring it for you.”
“Thank you.”
After exchanging a few words in secret with Fei Luo, Yin Xiamo carried me in her arms. “Nuo’er, we’ll go back and prepare first.”
“Prepare?”
I asked curiously, “Prepare for what?”
“When you get home, get the bed and bedding from my room ready. Fei Luo will sleep on our side tonight.”
Yin Xiamo smiled, “Then, I’ll go prepare the clothes she needs. There happens to be a set of clothes in my wardrobe that I don’t wear much. I can give them to Fei Luo first.”
Are you sure your clothes will fit her?
I glanced at Yin Xiamo’s chest, which was close at hand, and then at the large rabbit ears of a certain dragon princess not far away.
Then, a somewhat “yandere” voice came from above, “Are you thinking of something disrespectful?”
“Ah… no, no.”
I quickly shook my head, “Let’s go back and get the clothes. It’s not good for Fei Luo to be in the sun for too long.”
“Hmph.”
Without making a fuss, Yin Xiamo carried me and went straight up into the sky.
……
A few minutes later, we landed in an uninhabited patch of grass behind the residential area. As usual, we followed the small slope to the back gate, took the elevator to Ai Luodi’s rental house, and once inside, Yin Xiamo went straight to her wardrobe.
“Let’s go with this set. There’s no underwear, so she’ll have to endure it for now.”
Taking a pair of hot pants and a T-shirt from the wardrobe, Yin Xiamo briskly walked out of the house’s front door, saying, “Nuo’er, help tidy up the room. There will be a reward later!”
A reward?
Watching the girl leave and hearing the door close with a “thud,” I turned and walked towards Yin Xiamo’s room.
Generally speaking, the so-called “reward” usually involves a kiss or something, right?
Well, anyway, today is Xiao Mo’s birthday, so let her do whatever she wants.
Back in the room, I took out the bed sheets, comforter, and pillows that Yin Xiamo had previously placed in a side cabinet.
Since ordering that set of little succubus bedding online, Xiao Mo has been coming to sleep in my bed every night. Gradually, I’ve gotten used to the life of “cohabitation” with this little grim reaper. This room has become our secondary storage room.
By the way, if Fei Luo moves in, do I need to treat her specially when cooking? What do dragons usually eat? Do they have big appetites? Are there any precautions in terms of food when in human form?
Also, considering Fei Luo doesn’t seem to have the currency of the human world, buying clothes and daily necessities for her will be a significant expense. Communicating with others might also be a problem due to the language barrier.
“……”
I carefully cleaned the dust on this small bed with a small broom, arranged the bedsheet, tidied up some personal items in the room, and placed the miscellaneous items brought here over the past few days in the outside storage room. Following Yin Xiamo’s instructions, I spent about ten minutes cleaning her unused room.
In ordinary life, for regular people, household waste mainly comes from the body’s metabolism, such as fallen hair and shed skin. If you have a cat at home, the main waste becomes cat hair and the metabolic byproducts of the cat. However, due to Yin Xiamo’s and my slow metabolism in this regard, there was very little trash in the room, and hair didn’t shed much, making it easy for me to take care of.
“I’m back!”
About ten minutes later, as I finished tidying up the room, I heard the sound of the front door being opened in the living room.
“Nuo’er, come here. This is your reward.”
Fei Luo, wearing the hot pants and T-shirt set, entered the room with a curious expression. Yin Xiamo handed me a milk bottle.
“What’s this?”
I took the milk bottle and carefully examined the translucent liquid inside, filled with a strong milk fragrance. “Did you buy a milk?”
Yin Xiamo neither confirmed nor denied, saying, “Try it. It’s delicious.”
“You didn’t add catnip or something, did you?”
“Who adds catnip to milk? This is pure milk.”
“I’ll trust you this time.”
Just finished the housework and feeling a bit thirsty, I unscrewed the cap of the milk bottle and took a sip.
Hmm… how should I put it?
The taste is quite peculiar.
It has a rich milky aroma, not too sweet, but very mellow and clear, resembling natural spring water. After drinking it, it felt like my whole body received a replenishment of some kind of “vitality.” My slightly tired body suddenly became energetic, and I felt a lot more spirited.
“Tastes good, doesn’t it?”
Seeing me drink the milk from the bottle with great trust, Yin Xiamo pointed at Fei Luo.
“This is a gift from someone in another world, very helpful for the growth and development of my little cat.”
I suddenly had a bad feeling, “What did you say?”
“Princess Fei Luo gave you a gift from the dragon clan.”
The girl had a look of ‘you silly little girl.’
“It’s dragon milk.”
“……”
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