I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 236

Chapter 236: Her Royal Highness, the World’s Number One Overall Attacker, Yin Nuo’er

 

The area referred to by Xiao Mo as “the Zhao family” was related to the Canjing District of Shenzhen City.

This district is quite special.

Geographically, Canjing District is located at the northernmost edge of Shenzhen City, to the north of the central district where I used to live in the Wujia Apartment, to the east of the “North Elderly Care Area” of the Honor District’s wealthy nursing home, and alongside the Central District and Nanqi District, collectively known as the “three major districts” of Shenzhen City.

 

This district is also the one I am least familiar with because neither my work nor my areas of contact are related to Canjing District in any way. In any case, as an ordinary person without power or influence, I wouldn’t have access to that aspect. At the same time, Canjing District also has the strictest requirements for “rules” within Shenzhen City.

 

For example, the “Regulations on the Management of Internet Access Service Places” stipulates that no internet cafes should be set up within 200 meters of primary and secondary schools, but Canjing District directly extends this distance to 2 kilometers.

Basically, there are no entertainment venues around Canjing District schools, and similarly, various factories and commercial streets that might produce garbage or noise are not found around some residential buildings.

 

All along, my only impression of that district has been… very formal. I remember in the past when foreign envoys visited Shenzhen City or important conferences were held, they were mostly busy in Canjing District. It has become one of the few areas in Shenzhen City that is “not so chaotic.”

For example, it has the neatest appearance, the cleanest streets, and so on. Moreover, in terms of area alone, Canjing District is also the largest district in Shenzhen City, without exception.

 

“This person is Zhao’s henchman, the ones from the café during the day are sent by them.”

 

Together, jumping down from the second floor of the small villa, walking on the artificial sand beach path back, Yin Xiamo, dressed in a black windbreaker and black hood, seemed like a messenger in the dark night.

 

She calmly said, “They are not targeting Nuo’er or the café, it’s the power behind the café, namely Uncle Su Yunjin, and Ye Yuqing.”

 

“Isn’t Ye Yuqing the mayor of Shenzhen City?” I was a bit puzzled.

“Are these people really so audacious?”

 

“It’s precisely because Ye Yuqing is the mayor that they dare not come openly,” Yin Xiamo explained.

 

“They can only resort to some minor tactics during the day to disrupt the café’s normal operations and create public opinion to disturb the construction of the commercial street.”

 

“Where there are humans, there are conflicts,” Fei Luo chuckled beside me.

 

“Compared to our world, it’s not bad. In some places in other worlds, power is not very centralized. Even if it’s the Lord’s project, if it annoys the local powers there, the next day, the Lord might face attacks from monsters and bid farewell to the world.”

 

“So I don’t want to intervene too much in their actions,” Yin Xiamo said calmly, putting on the hat behind him.

 

“If their target is Nuo’er, I don’t mind making the entire Zhao family and their henchmen disappear.”

 

Hmm… Even though it was said in a plain storytelling tone, Yin Xiamo’s words still made me feel a subtle sense of murderous intent.

 

Obviously, she should be a little unhappy right now.

Unhappy because our daily life has been disrupted.

 

If it weren’t for the consideration that killing so many people might bring more trouble and doesn’t align with my beliefs, events like the “café incident” during the day would probably have caused a river of blood in Shenzhen City.

 

From this month’s dreams, I can vaguely see some of Xiao Mo’s past.

Combined with what Fei Luo said, Xiao Mo seems to have undergone a period of “darkening.”

 

I have even dreamed of being Yin Xiamo myself, the “Miss Grim Reaper” wielding a sickle, wearing high heels and a black skirt, harvesting lives all over the world.

I can even recall the “hatred” of crushing a traitor’s skull with a high heel in my dreams as “Momo.”

*Click*, the sound of a skull shattering.

 

Fortunately, the one beside me now was just a clone of Momo, still possessing some humanity. If the original were to come, according to that yandere, slightly crazy personality, if she knew someone dared to cause trouble, let alone threaten her, probably half of Shenzhen City would suffer.

 

Not to mention Earth, actually, before coming here, Xiao Mo in the other world was not much different from the “Grim Reaper.”

 

I know Xiao Mo’s weapon in the other world was a gun, learned from the “Hero” because at that time, the Hero was also a gunner, proficient in both martial and magical arts, particularly in water magic and water guns.

 

Saying it’s a gun isn’t quite accurate, strictly speaking, it’s more like a “long-handled weapon” or a “naginata“. It’s a long weapon similar in length to a gun, but instead of a gun barrel, it has a blade at the end, akin to a long sword of similar length to a spear. This type of weapon was suitable for women’s use during the era of cold weapons, while guns were more suited for men.

 

In the other world, the Hero was a water attribute gun warrior, while Xiao Mo was a lightning attribute gun knight. After the Hero’s death, Xiao Mo bent the long blade into a sickle shape, with a determination to cut off one side of her own ponytail, becoming the later “Miss Grim Reaper”.

 

As for more specific details, I’m not too clear. All I know is the current situation, which can be considered the biggest compromise Xiao Mo has made.

If someone caused trouble at the café, even if their target wasn’t me, it has already disrupted the tranquility of our daily lives, affecting the safety of “Yin Nuo’er.” According to Miss Grim Reaper’s thinking, anyone involved in this incident should die, as only dead people keep secrets.

 

However, if she were to kill so many people in one go, it would drastically change the situation in Shenzhen City, and our daily lives would likely be completely disrupted. Although with Xiao Mo’s abilities, she could handle enemies worldwide, that’s not what I hope for.

 

So she compromised a bit, coming alone at night to deal with this “Zhao family henchman” in the villa area, using some means to make the person yield, then directly contacting the Zhao family members for discussion.

 

Most people who could climb to this position weren’t stupid. As long as they understand who they’re dealing with, they’ll choose to submit. So, at times like this, all I need to do is silently stand by Xiao Mo’s side and support her decisions.

 

It feels like… how should I put it? Imagine your girlfriend passing by a battlefield and getting caught up in it. As a man, you know you have the strength to take a Gatling gun to the center of that battlefield and take out everyone who upset your girlfriend.

But doing so would only bring more trouble.

So instead, you decide to simply give those people a slap as a warning, telling everyone not to mess with your wife.

 

At that moment, your girlfriend just needs to silently stay by your side, preventing you from making any rash moves. Although this example might seem extreme, let me clarify: I’m not Xiao Mo’s doting wife. I just want to stick with her to prevent this girl from causing trouble.

 

“Ah, it feels like the scent of Xiao Mo when she turned dark.”

 

Fei Luo covered her mouth and laughed, “It seems bringing Nuo’er here was the right call. Weren’t you itching to take action just now? Planning to turn this world into a river of blood?”

 

“I’m not that foolish.”

Yin Xiamo gave Fei Luo a look, “Alright, you can go enjoy your nightlife now.”

 

“That’s so unfair! I helped bring your doting wife here, and as soon as you want some alone time, you kick me out!”

 

Despite her words, Fei Luo flapped her wings twice, “Alright, I’m off. Have fun, you two!”

 

Huh? With the flapping sound of her wings, Fei Luo left the spot under my gaze, flying into the night sky and disappearing among the dazzling night lights around.

 

“……”

 

Watching Fei Luo leave, Yin Xiamo turned to me, reaching out to try wiping away my eyeshadow.

 

“Don’t learn bad habits from that dragon.”

 

“I… I haven’t learned any bad habits, have I?” I felt a bit embarrassed.

“She told me a lot, and I feel like it makes sense.”

 

“What did she tell you?”

 

Seeing that Fei Luo’s eyeshadow couldn’t be wiped away, Yin Xiamo took out a handkerchief from her pocket and helped wipe away some sweat stains on my forehead.

 

“You didn’t even bring the rabbit bag. That’s not like you.”

 

“It’s too cute, doesn’t suit the occasion.” I gestured to my shorts.

“Today, I’m going for a cool look!”

 

“Only you would call it cool.”

 

Putting away the handkerchief, Yin Xiamo turned her back to the moon.

 

“Are you sure you want to come with me? Those people over there aren’t simple.”

 

“I’m sure.” I nodded.

“I want to broaden my horizons. It’ll be a big help for a novelist like me.”

 

“Does your website allow writing about these things now?” Yin Xiamo asked doubtfully.

 

“Well…”

 

I scratched my head. “It’s not allowed now, but who knows if it won’t be allowed in the future? Maybe one day… the world suddenly becomes kind?”

 

“Nice one. As if the world would ever be kind with you around,” Yin Xiamo teased, finding amusement in my innocence.

 

With a wave of her hand, she drew a circle at her feet.

 

Suddenly, with the pleasant sound of “ding ding ding ding,” five shimmering stars appeared around the pale blue circle, connected by five lines, forming a standard pentagram.

 

“Since you want to be cool, I won’t carry you this time.”

 

Yin Xiamo stepped onto the pentagram and waved her hand again. The translucent, magnificent magic circle slowly rose about thirty centimeters from the ground, lifting Yin Xiamo up with it.

 

“Come on up.”

Waving at me, the girl on the magic circle stepped back a bit.

 

“Be careful, if you fall, I won’t catch you.”

 

“Wow…”

As I cautiously examined the nearly two-meter diameter magic circle, I carefully stepped onto it.

 

“Can any pattern be drawn on it? Or are there strict magical standards?”

 

The texture of the magic circle underfoot felt like glass, very hard but not as slippery. At least with the pair of casual round-toed shoes I was wearing today, I could feel the friction as I stepped on it.

 

“Junior mages need to follow the most basic format, otherwise it’ll make its movement unstable. But for forbidden spell level mages, they can do as they please.”

 

Yin Xiamo slowly walked up behind me and wrapped her arms around my waist.

 

“Ah!” The sudden tickle made me laugh involuntarily.

“Xiao… Xiao Mo, what are you doing?”

 

“Showing Nuo’er some magic from the other world.”

 

The girl behind me had one hand around my waist and extended her index finger, which then glowed with a faint starlight.

 

?Yin.?

 

With the brightly glowing finger moving slowly on my chest, Yin Xiamo behind me wrote the character “Yin” on the pentagram magic circle in this way. It was a very familiar font, exactly like the girlish font Xiao Mo usually used when ordering.

 

“Look, only a forbidden spell-level mage can do this.”

 

After writing the first character on the magic circle underfoot, the girl behind me continued to wave her finger.

 

?Yin Nuo’er, I like you.?

 

Soon, a line of text appeared in the middle of the magic circle, which originally only had blue light on the edges and a vague pentagram in the center.

 

“Is it nice?” Yin Xiamo leaned in close to my ear.

“Just giving Nuo’er an early introduction to how to tease girls in that world, so she won’t be fooled by other big-chested girls.”

 

“I…”

Looking at the line of text on the magic circle beneath my feet, I felt a bit shy for a moment.

 

“I won’t be fooled by other girls!”

 

Then, I reached over and grabbed Xiao Mo’s hand, trying to add a line below the existing text—

 

?I like you too.?

 

Then a big dash—

 

?I like you too—Nuo’er, the world’s most assertive one.?

 

“Huh? So I can use magic too?”

 

Seeing the words on the magic circle actually writing themselves according to my will, I felt excited.

 

“What’s the principle behind this?”

 

“Silly, I’m the one casting the spell.”

Yin Xiamo chuckled. “You just moved my hand.”

 

“I don’t care, this should count as my first time using magic.”

I turned my head. “This will go down in history—”

 

Then, my mouth was covered.

 

By someone behind me…

 

“……”

 

……

 

This kiss lasted for almost half a minute before we parted.

 

Still feeling a bit dazed from the lack of oxygen, I hadn’t fully recovered my senses when Yin Xiamo released my hand and stood in front of me. With a sensation of weightlessness, the magic circle beneath our feet swiftly lifted us into the air.

 

“Ah!”

Startled, I quickly crouched down, looking around and grabbing the edge of the magic circle with both hands. Just like when I stepped on it, the texture of the magic circle felt similar to glass, but not as cold, and about half a centimeter thick.

 

“I won’t let you fall.”

 

Yin Xiamo sat directly on the edge of the glass next to me, with her feet dangling outside the magic circle.

 

“Today’s Nuo’er has a sweet scent.”

 

As the glass beneath us continued to ascend, the speed increased, carrying us higher and higher until we were thousands of meters above the ground, then flying towards the north of the city. I recognized it as the direction of the Canjing District in Shenzhen City.

 

“How could I possibly have a sweet scent?”

 

“Maybe it’s the smell of love?”

 

Yin Xiamo glanced back slightly, gesturing to the neon lights and bustling streets below us.

 

“Look, this is the kingdom I’ve conquered for you.”

 

“Stop it, you’re being cheesy.”

 

Gradually getting used to the movement pattern of the magic circle, I tried to release my hands and slowly stood up.

 

Wow.

This thing is so amazing.

Since there’s this kind of flying magic circle, similar to those in ‘Magical Girls,’ why did Xiao Mo always have to carry me when we went to the island or Nanqi Tower?

 

“What’s the situation with the Zhao family?”

 

I walked slowly towards Yin Xiamo on the rapidly flying magic circle and sat down next to this beautiful and handsome girl dressed in a black windbreaker with a hood. I followed her example and stretched out my legs, swaying them left and right under the night sky.

 

“I heard you mention something about Miss Zhao from the Zhao family…”

 

“The Zhao family is probably the largest force in the vicinity before the establishment of Shenzhen City, something like landlords.”

 

Yin Xiamo calmly explained. “After Shenzhen City developed, many of the Zhao family’s industries were confiscated by the government. They’ve had long-standing conflicts with the authorities, but they dare not act recklessly openly.”

 

Then, Xiao Mo added, “It’s not a big problem. The two sides haven’t reached the point of life and death. It’s easily solvable.”

 

“As for this Miss Zhao… Are you interested in her?”

 

“No, no, no,” I quickly waved my hand. ”

Do they not have young masters like before?”

 

“The Zhao family only has one daughter, named Zhao Yue.”

 

Yin Xiamo gestured towards the vast lights of the Canjing District ahead.

 

“I’ve already contacted her. We just need to go over and explain things later.”

 

I nodded. “Hmm…”

 

“What’s wrong?” Yin Xiamo glanced sideways.

“Does the little pet have any objections?”

 

“No, no, no, I don’t have any objections.” I smiled.

“I just feel… when Xiao Mo gets serious, it’s like she’s a different person from her usual self.”

 

Before, when I first met “Yin Xiamo” or “Miss Grim Reaper’s incarnation,” she always gave me the feeling of being a “tsundere lady,” lacking common sense, sometimes very clever, and other times foolishly needing care.

For example, when she sneaked into my rental apartment to drink my chicken soup, she seemed like a silly girl who didn’t even know how to cook.

 

But now, she gives me an exceptionally… reliable feeling?

 

I didn’t know how to describe it, but anyway, Xiao Mo in this state felt very reliable, giving a strong sense of security.

 

“Little fool.”

Hearing me say that, the girl beside me chuckled lightly.

 

“This is a big matter related to your safety, so I must take it seriously.”

 

“They’re only targeting the café or those people from the Su family, right? We weren’t even working that day…”

 

Or maybe not even Su Yunjin was the target. It was Su Yunjin’s “uncle,” Prosecutor Su, who was the target.

 

“Not even a bit.”

Yin Xiamo shook his head. “As long as there’s any possibility of a threat to Nuo’er’s existence, I won’t let it go.”

 

Well, that makes sense.

 

Just like the novels the Editor Tuzi sent me before, no matter what, the protagonist cannot leave behind any “troubles.” For example, if the protagonist has a conflict with an antagonist, hesitates, doesn’t kill, lets the antagonist go, and then the antagonist returns, causing losses for the protagonist, that kind of plot falls into the category of “toxic” or “disappointing.”

 

Given my current background and setting… it’s a slice-of-life novel, relatively light-hearted, and there’s hardly any violence. But if the protagonist gets accidentally injured by a passerby and doesn’t give back ten times as much, that’s also not allowed.

 

During the day, those big guys bullied the café. Even though they didn’t directly come to bully me, it still made me “unhappy.” According to the logic of daily comics or anime, the protagonist would definitely go back to “settle the score,” have a fight, or make the mastermind behind it suffer some consequences.

 

Xiao Mo took away 20 years of life from the ringleader of those big guys with a single strike, and also attached a fear effect. Fei Luo also beat them up heavily. Those people will definitely never approach the café again in their lifetime.

 

Then Xiao Mo just scared the “boss” of those big guys. I didn’t know what method she used, but he was terrified. Next, all we needed to do was find the source of the problem, which was the “Zhao Family” here, and get the Zhao Family to promise not to target the café anymore, and that was it.

 

“Xiao Mo…”

 

Above the sky, sitting on the words “I like you,” I shifted my position toward Yin Xiamo and then grabbed the girl’s soft hand.

 

“During the battle with the monsters… you must have suffered a lot, right?”

 

I could feel the slight tremble of the girl’s small body.

 

“Did you hear it from Fei Luo?”

 

After a brief silence, Yin Xiamo continued in a calm tone, “That dragon is not serious, and she likes to exaggerate things. Just treat it as a story.”

 

“Even if it’s a story, you are the one who experienced it, right?”

 

I insisted, “I have no memory, I don’t know what happened at that time, and it may not represent anyone. And as you guys said, I’m still very young and can’t help you with anything. But I still hope that in the future, when Xiao Mo encounters similar situations, she can bring me along—I mean, I probably won’t be of much help, but at least I can learn more knowledge. Maybe I’ll be able to help in the future, right?”

 

“Well, like now, on the way to find Miss Zhao, I can accompany Xiao Mo and chat a little in the sky, right?”

 

“……”

 

For some reason, a glimmer of tenderness flashed in the girl’s eyes as she heard me speak.

 

“I once… said the same thing as you.”

 

A few seconds later, Yin Xiamo avoided my gaze. “When he went out hunting, he often instructed me to stay home and not follow him.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“We’re almost there.”

 

I wanted to say something more, but Yin Xiamo had already stood up, her black windbreaker dancing in the wind.

 

“Follow me closely later. Miss Zhao’s interests are quite unusual.”

 

I nodded and stood up as well. “Is it very dangerous?”

 

“It’s not dangerous with me around, but it might be a bit thrilling for you.”

 

At this moment, the magic array beneath our feet began to descend rapidly, heading towards a building resembling an “arcade” located to the west of the Canjing District.

 

This direction…

 

Estimating roughly the area where the magic array was descending, I looked at the rows of “Seaside Villas” on the left and the “colorful lights” of the Canjing District on the right.

 

Is this location still part of the Canjing District? This should be the Beiyang District, right?

 

Beiyang District, the second “Honor District” of Shenzhen City, or the “Retirement District” of the Honor District.

 

Beiyang District has no noteworthy industries, only real estate. It’s filled with high-end villas and upscale residential areas, serving as retirement homes for the affluent residents of the Honor District. Compared to the bustling urban area, this could also be considered the “suburbs.”

 

First-time visitors to this place, especially those who have played the popular battle royale game “PUBG,” would probably find the layout here very familiar, giving them a feeling of “Huh? Isn’t this the Paradise Resort?”

 

In fact, the population of Beiyang District is indeed very small. You could call it remote, but the large villas here have water and electricity, good signal reception, and there are quite a few high-end restaurants and “fitness bars” and similar establishments.

 

However, you could also say it’s bustling, as you might not see a single person for several kilometers. It has a layout reminiscent of those “single-person villas” in some North American regions. Filming zombie or horror movies here at night feels completely natural, with no sense of dissonance.

 

The place that Xiao Mo and I are heading to is a high-end venue located between Beiyang District and Canjing District, resembling an entertainment city or bar in terms of layout.

 

*Whoosh—*

 

In the blink of an eye, the magic array had brought Xiao Mo and me to a grassy area several hundred meters away from this “high-end entertainment venue.”

 

“Is Miss Zhao from the Zhao family here?”

 

I glanced at the “glittering and magnificent” scene ahead, feeling a bit astonished.

This kind of place was indeed my first time there.

 

As I looked at the golden lights, neon signs, and various buildings around, I, who was accustomed to living in urban villages and the remote Nanqi District, felt a sense of unreality.

Was this still Shenzhen? How had the style changed just a few tens of kilometers away?

 

“Yes, she’s on the underground floor.”

 

Jumping down from the magic array first, Xiao Mo waved her hand, and the magic array under our feet disappeared in a burst of starlight.

 

“That’s where the boxing ring is.”

 

I didn’t understand, “What does boxing mean?”

 

“A boxing ring, boxing matches.”

 

Xiao Mo turned back, “Miss Zhao Yue’s biggest hobby is boxing, and she practices it herself.”

 

Boxing?

Well, it’s another field completely unfamiliar to me.

 

“Let’s go. After we handle this matter, didn’t we say we’d watch a movie together?”

 

Seeing me standing there in a daze, Xiao Mo waved her hand.

 

“Come on.”

 

“Oh.”

 

I hurried to catch up, “So, about the boxing… does that mean there will be boxing matches here? Or is it a martial arts gym?”

 

“Both. The underground floor here is a martial arts gym, and they also hold some boxing matches.”

Finally, the girl in front added, “It’s just like in those movies.”

 

I nodded, “Oh, I see…”

 

A young lady who enjoys boxing? Isn’t that a bit too fierce?

Walking behind Xiao Mo for a while, we crossed a small street and arrived at the magnificent building.

 

“Do you two have an appointment?”

 

Seeing us approaching, the two security guards who were chatting at the entrance of the building immediately stepped forward.

 

Perhaps noticing that neither Xiao Mo nor I looked like “those people,” one of the security guards frowned and said, “Young lady, we require an invitation to enter here. Please leave.”

 

“We’re looking for Zhao Ming.”

 

Xiao Mo raised her head. “You can call her to confirm. Just tell her we’re the ones who invited her for coffee during the day.”

 

“Zhao… uh, Miss Zhao?”

 

One of the security guards, upon hearing this, looked surprised. The two of them exchanged glances, hesitated for a few seconds, and then tried to take out their phones.

 

“Miss Zhao, there are two people outside who claim they invited you for coffee during the day… Hmm, alright, can we let them in? Hmm… understood.”

 

After hanging up the phone, the security guard’s attitude towards me and Xiao Mo suddenly became much more respectful.

 

“You may enter. The elevator to the basement is on the right side, 20 meters behind the billboard.”

 

“……”

 

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