I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 225

Chapter 225: Cats Don’t Eat Rabbits

After Yin Xiamo left, the shrine in the central clearing of Moon Orchid Island’s small hill became quiet.

I stepped on the soft twigs and fallen leaves on the ground and walked to the front of the shrine.

As I gazed at the artificial path leading down to the beach below, fragments of memories from dreams seemed to surface before me once again.

I couldn’t shake the feeling… that this scene seemed strangely familiar.

By the roadside at the entrance of the shrine, I leaned against an unknown small tree, one hand covering my chest over the swimsuit.

It was as if… a wife watched her husband leave for the hunt, holding weapons as he departed, silently praying in her heart for his safe return.

Ahead of me lay the boundless sea, representing danger and the unknown, while behind me was the warm and tranquil grove with the small house, symbolizing safety and hope.

Though I knew deep down that Xiao Mo’s “outing” this time held no danger and wouldn’t encounter any trouble, merely a trip to the café for the master to handle something, as she left, a strong sense of longing involuntarily emerged from the depths of my heart, prompting me to instinctively associate it with this relatively simple “love.”

The former hero… must have said similar words to Xiao Mo, right?

Xiao Mo was picked up by the hero. At first, she didn’t know any magic and could only rely on the food and protection provided by the hero.

If I were to be considered the “reincarnation” of the hero now, then our relationship would be like a cycle.

Love you, just as you love me.

“……”

Whoosh…

From this angle, you could clearly see Yin Xiamo resembling a protagonist from an anime. First, she continuously leaped between the path and the surrounding trees, swiftly landing on the sandy beach by the coast.

Then, a brilliant magic circle lit up beneath her, and her petite figure soared into the air, flying towards the vast ocean. Like a high-speed boat, she left long trails on the surface of the sea, quickly leaping over the summit of the circular mountain ahead of Moon Orchid Island, disappearing from my sight in no time.

?Momo, stay here obediently. I’m going out to find something to eat.?

At this moment, faint murmurs appeared in my ears, as if I had heard them in a dream, but I couldn’t recall whose voice it was.

?There are many monsters nearby. Don’t make any noise. Wait quietly for me to come back, okay??

?If you’re bored, just recite the pronunciation chart of the basic human language I taught you a few days ago in your mind. Your human language isn’t very standard yet, so you need to work on it.?

?One day, you’ll grow up and become capable like me, able to fend for yourself. Then, we can go hunting together.?

“……”

I kept staring at the spot where Yin Xiamo disappeared, standing there for several minutes. Only after confirming that she had indeed left did I turn back around and step onto the blanket I had laid on the ground earlier.

In June, on the island, although the average temperature is lower than in the city center, places like Moon Orchid Island still receive direct sunlight. Whenever the sea breeze blows, it brings a noticeable warmth. For an ordinary person, wearing a swimsuit by the seaside wouldn’t be an issue since there are hardly any trees for shade, and the sun shines directly overhead. Plus, there are hardly any light-shy insects or similar creatures. However, if you find yourself in a forest halfway up a mountainside, like where I was standing now, there’s a possibility of encountering various mosquito bites.

However, the constitution that Xiao Mo bestowed upon me solved this problem. So even though I was standing in a small grove wearing a swimsuit, I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all. At most, it wasn’t as hot as when I was modeling by the seaside just now.

“Rustle, rustle…”

Just as I returned to the clearing in front of the shrine’s gate, I heard strange noises coming from the nearby woods, as if some small animals were passing by.

“Huh?”

Turning my head, I looked towards the bushes, where I immediately noticed a large cluster of white fluffy balls hiding behind the clump of grass.

“Rabbits?”

The shape… it was definitely Angora rabbits, and there were several of them!

For some reason, despite being a grown man who should have had no interest in such small animals, I found myself completely defenseless against these chubby, long-haired rabbits. Without thinking, I ran over in my slippers, causing several leaves to scatter in my wake.

“Rustle, rustle…”

Perhaps my movements were a bit too loud because the group of little creatures hidden in the bushes quickly retreated, seeking refuge in the grass behind, staring at me with pitiful eyes.

Huh… did I scare them again?

I tried to squat down and parted the bushes.

“Rustle, rustle…”

Several rabbits backed away again.

Alright… I won’t scare you anymore.

Though it was a bit disappointing not to catch these creatures, which Yin Xiamo referred to as the “second largest animal on the island besides the marine iguana,” I remembered that I seemed to carry the genes and aura of a “cat girl,” and cats considered rabbits their archenemies. So, I stood up and retreated to the side of the “blanket” laid on the ground.

This place really feels perfect for rejuvenating the body.

Taking in the surroundings of the dappled branches overhead, I slipped off my slippers and stood barefoot on the blanket.

“Ying…”

Perhaps having soaked my feet too long in the sea earlier, they had become soft, and I wasn’t used to the sensation of the flat ground beneath my tender soles. The strange feeling coming from below almost caused me to lose my balance and stumble.

Given the hot weather, I decided not to change out of my swimsuit for now.

Sitting on the blanket, I glanced down at my chest wrapped in a sky blue swimsuit tied with ribbons, and the cute, chubby triangle below my belly button. I let out a small yawn in place.

The reason I wanted to come to this little island today was primarily to see Xiao Mo’s painting skills. Secondly, I wanted to relax in a place without people. And thirdly, I wanted to find a small forest with good air quality where I could bask in the sun anytime and rejuvenate my body.

My constitution isn’t bad. I don’t suffer terribly during menstruation, but I’m not completely symptom-free either. Sometimes, like now, I feel an odd sensation in my lower abdomen. It’s uncomfortable but not quite painful. Along with that, my chest feels a bit swollen, as if the two little rabbits in front are about to grow up.

I’ve looked it up online, and some girls, especially those with smaller breasts, do experience similar things before and after menstruation. This is because the estrogen levels in the body increase during this period, which can lead to swelling and discomfort in the breasts.

Besides that, my mood isn’t as cheerful as usual. I always feel a bit stifled, and it’s hard to describe exactly where. It’s like when you accidentally bite your mouth or tongue one day, and it turns into a canker sore. It doesn’t usually hurt, but if you accidentally touch it while talking or if your tongue grazes it, the sudden discomfort can make you feel unusually irritable, like “I’m injured, and I can’t be as happy and comfortable as usual for the next few days, which really annoys me.”

So, my first thought was to come to this island.

Perhaps this is also because the so-called “elf” genes in my body are dominant. I really enjoy being close to nature now. The flowers, trees, and bushes that are everywhere here, along with the dappled branches overhead and the little rabbits and squirrels occasionally running by, all of these things make me feel much better whenever I see them.

Plus, the temperature on the island is very pleasant, and there’s no one else around. I can confidently wear my swimsuit and move around here. There’s a kind of… strange sense of openness.

“Don’t be afraid, I’m not going to eat you.”

I waved to the furry little bunch not far away and sat on the ground in a duck-sitting posture. I picked up Xiao Mo’s sketchbook from the side of the drawing board, pulled my rabbit backpack to my chest, and pulled out a crispy shark with white chocolate flavor from inside.

Hmm… eating sweets during menstruation to replenish energy, soaking up the sun to soothe the stomach, perfect.

Tearing open the packaging of the white chocolate crispy shark, I placed the sketchbook on my thigh and began to nibble on the snack while admiring Xiao Mo’s masterpieces.

From the time we arrived in this area to summoning the ocean overlord orca, Xiao Mo “created” a total of seven paintings in less than half an hour. Six of them were realistic style, and one was anime-style, and without exception, all of them were of extremely high quality. Especially the six realistic pencil drawings, if you don’t look closely or look from a distance, you could even mistake them for cheerful black and white photos…

As for the anime-style drawing, it depicted the scene where I instinctively crouched down and covered my head with my hands when I felt danger as the orcas brought two big fish over.

The girl in the picture had beautiful long hair and a petite figure, squatting pitifully on the rocks in the shallow water. Behind her were the laughing orcas and the big fish flying overhead. The background was the “beach” surrounded by a circular mountain range, with fluffy white clouds floating in the sky. The overall style was exceptionally lively and cheerful, conveying the vitality of a cheerful teenage girl.

No, this sketchbook must be kept hidden in our room, and no one is allowed to see it…

As I nibbled on the crispy snack, I flipped through the picture book in my hand a few times and felt my face getting warmer and warmer.

Why did I look at my own swimsuit drawing… even I feel embarrassed, geez!

“Rustle rustle rustle…”

While I was looking at my picture, perhaps sensing that I posed no threat, the Angora rabbits that had been scared back into the bushes before cautiously stuck their heads out again and took a few careful steps towards me.

“I’ve told you, I won’t eat you.”

With a bit of amusement, I watched these little creatures slowly inching closer to me. I stood up, glanced at the time on my phone, opened my rabbit backpack beside me, took out a sanitary pad, put on my slippers, and found a slightly more secluded spot to change.

Hmm… this is one of the troublesome aspects of being a girl, especially during that time of the month.

After packing up the used items in a bag, when I returned to the open space in front of the shrine, I glanced at the still incredibly blue sea ahead and then looked at the few rabbit groups nearby.

It seems that my schedule has become fixed this month while working at the café. At this time, I’m not very tired. In fact, I feel quite energetic. After all, in the restaurant industry, during peak meal times at noon or in the evening, you have to be extremely alert to deal with sudden increases in customers. You can only rest when there are fewer people in the afternoon or evening.

So…

As I stood at the shrine’s entrance, I turned to look at the almost unadorned little house.

…Should I go in and take a look?

“……”

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