I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 256
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Chapter 256: The Battle Began, and I Am the Hunter Sent by the Gods
“Sister Gabriel, have you been playing 3D pinball here for almost half an hour?”
Amidst the LED lights continuously changing with the program’s set breathing rhythm, I curiously approached Gabriel and switched to the desktop to check the computer.
This is a computer that can be considered “top configuration” currently available on the market. It’s also the only machine in this basement. If I remember correctly, Ouyang Xue brought people down here to assemble and test it when we went out in the morning. The graphics card is a sample card gifted by the Sikong Yue family, the “Tianqi 3000.”
The latest CPU and motherboard, paired with ultra-high-frequency 64GB memory. The hard drive seems to be also gifted by the Sikong Yue family, with read and write speeds similar to the top solid-state drives on the market. The screen is a foreign-made OLED screen of over forty inches. I don’t recognize the keyboard and mouse, but the lighting is quite cool and matches the atmosphere of this basement very well.
Preliminary estimates put the price of this entire set of equipment at over 30,000 yuan.
However… using such a large screen to play the old Windows XP system’s built-in game “3D Pinball” seems a bit outdated. The graphics are unusually blurry, but it seems Gabriel is thoroughly enjoying herself.
Are there no similar games in this world? Like projectors, gramophones, or something else? Or is it that the Holy Heaven itself doesn’t allow angels to play games?
I did a simple investigation on that bear, Sikong Yue. She mentioned that the country where her family is located is on a relatively remote archipelago. This country mainly relies on animal husbandry and tourism, with an exceptionally good environment. It’s a developed country, and people’s living standards are very high, with good welfare.
The Sikong Yue family is also a large high-tech enterprise in that country, with a wide range of businesses. Ten years ago, in 2012, they started making graphics cards, but they’ve always been very low-key. They’re considered a small brand outside, but in their country, the reputation of their graphics cards seems to be quite good.
But what surprised me the most wasn’t that. I’ve already experienced the wealth of Su Yunjin and Tong Mengwang more than once, so I was not surprised that they equipped the basement with such luxurious computers. What surprised me was Gabriel, a “foreigner” who just arrived on Earth and didn’t even know the Earth language, can actually know how to operate a computer and play games for so long?
“I showed her a dream about computer operation just now,” explained Yin Xiamo, seeing my curiosity.
“Ah?”
I was even more surprised. “You let her familiarize herself with computers first?”
“Dreams about language require a longer learning time. Gabriel and Fei Luo are different from me. They came from their original bodies, and angels learn faster than dragons. Her adaptability is very strong.”
Perhaps sensing what I wanted to ask, Yin Xiamo explained, “She watched memories of me using a computer before, and she probably comprehended a lot of content herself. She now understands computers pretty well.”
“Are there such differences between Gabriel and Fei Luo?”
I pondered for a moment. “Fei Luo is better at socializing, while Gabriel is… more on the technical side?”
“You can understand it as the difference between science and liberal arts. Fei Luo is not very interested in this. During the Demon King War, she liked to charge and fight recklessly. Gabriel, on the other hand, although also a combat angel, played more of a strategic role behind the scenes.”
Yin Xiamo leaned against the nearby lamp tube. “So when I showed Fei Luo dreams related to computers, she didn’t think much about it, but Gabriel could extrapolate and learn from practical operations… She’s naturally suited for this.”
Ah… so, Xiao Mo herself, due to her being a clone, is restricted by her “divinity,” which is why she’s clueless about using a computer. But Gabriel, being the original entity, understood almost instantly with the guidance of Xiao Mo’s “memory dreams”?
No wonder she just started playing this game and already scored over 20 million points. I remember that entering 10 million in this game is already a high score, but over 20 million… with some time control, she could probably enter the world record rankings.
“Yeah, Xiao Mo helped me understand the usage of this machine,” amidst the dazzling lights, Gabriel looked completely excited as if she had discovered a new continent.
“Although I still don’t understand the operating principles, I… I really can’t wrap my head around this… and how these surrounding lamp tubes work.”
“These things make me feel more excited than studying the magic stones of the ancient Rune Continent,” Gabriel bent down, tapped the keyboard a few times, and shook the mouse.
“Input devices, output devices, and this… computer itself. The people who came up with these things are simply geniuses, and… is it really something humans developed in an environment completely devoid of magic?”
“I haven’t tried to understand the workings of this machine yet, but that doesn’t stop me and Nuo’er from living our daily lives.”
Seeing Gabriel still dawdling, Xiao Mo grabbed her hand. “Alright, turn off the machine, put on your shoes, we’re going back.”
“Go… go where?”
“To mine and Nuo’er’s rental house. You can stay with us for now,” Yin Xiamo tucked the shoebox into Gabriel’s arms.
“After we go back, Nuo’er and I will go out to buy you some clothes, and also pick up dinner for tonight. We’ll prepare a bed for you. Didn’t you say you wanted to stay here to work and play games?”
“Oh, yeah, I guess so. I got too caught up playing…”
Gabriel looked a bit reluctant. “When can I come back to continue playing this? I feel like I can still break the high score…”
“We have a computer at home, and it’s connected to the internet. There are even more complex games than this one!”
Yin Xiamo chuckled at the little angel’s expression. “If you want, you can stay there and play all afternoon.”
“Oh, okay…”
The little angel opened the shoebox and took out a pair of casual shoes that could be seen everywhere on the streets, priced at around twenty or thirty yuan. Then, she expressed surprise again.
“Huh? These shoes… the craftsmanship is so exquisite. What material is this? It doesn’t look like leather. Is it also a product of human technology here?”
“Didn’t you notice when you came over? Many people around here wear similar clothing. Most people’s shoes are much more expensive than this style.”
“I didn’t notice… I was completely focused on the food.”
“Alright, alright, hurry up and put on your shoes to go back. You’re quite something…”
“Let me appreciate them for a moment!”
“……”
After playing around in the basement for a while, half an hour later, Gabriel, who had changed her shoes and socks and tidied up her clothes, finally came out of the café with us.
“We’re heading back now.”
Finding Fei Luo on the second floor busy making bubble tea, Yin Xiamo said, “Help this fallen little angel tidy up the bed, then go buy some clothes and food. Fei Luo, what do you want to eat tonight?”
“Me? Of course, I want to eat meat, lots of meat.”
Fei Luo shook the milk with one hand and rolled the pearls in the pot of bubble tea with a small shovel in the other.
“You’ve already discussed it, right? Little Gabriel has made a decision? Want to become a fallen angel?”
“I’m not becoming a fallen angel!”
Gabriel blushed. “I’m just… just here to inspect and understand what a world without magic is like. And I’ve also asked Momo to take leave to come here! It’s not running away, let alone falling!”
“Alright, alright.”
Fei Luo handed over a cup of bubble tea. “Here, I was too busy just now to make it, so you can have this on the way back.”
Gabriel took the bubble tea. “What is this?”
“Bubble tea. I mentioned it to you before. Basically, it’s milk with tea, and then some tapioca pearls… Anyway, it’s delicious. It’s a popular drink in this era on Earth. Give it a try.”
“Oh…”
Gabriel took the cup of bubble tea. “Why do they make even the drinks… so meticulously, and even the packaging!”
“Haha, so just settle down here, right? After all, the war is over, isn’t it?”
Fei Luo blinked and said, “Be good and wait for me at home. I’ll take you out to play after work.”
“Get out of here, silly dragon. I’m not going out to play with you.”
“I hope tonight, after Nuo’er and I drag you out and you see the city’s night view, you won’t be as stubborn as you are now.”
“The night view of human cities is at most a few torches or some glowing gems. Hmph, I’m not falling for it. Fei Luo, you love to brag the most.”
“I won’t argue with you. See you after work tonight.”
“Hmph, I can’t be bothered to argue with you either.”
This time, Gabriel, holding the bubble tea, took the initiative to go downstairs.
“Nuo’er, Momo, let’s go.”
“I’ll stop by there tonight, explain your situation to the Dragon Clan and the Holy Heaven briefly, and then bring something back from the Elven Forest.”
Yin Xiamo took the lemon tea handed by Fei Luo and took a sip. “I’ll rely on you to take care of Nuo’er tonight.”
“Don’t worry.”
Fei Luo said in a mischievous tone, “I’ll try my best not to eat up this little cutie.”
“No, I mean when you guys go out to play, keep an eye on her. She’s small and can easily get lost.”
Seemingly intentional, after saying these words to Fei Luo, Yin Xiamo turned directly to me.
“Nuo’er, you too. Remember to stick close to Sister Fei Luo when you’re out playing. If you encounter strangers, don’t foolishly follow them even if they offer you candy, and don’t pick up anything from the ground to eat…”
I didn’t wait for this girl to finish speaking before I ran over and grabbed her wrist, then opened my mouth—
“Yow!”
“Nuo’er, when did your fangs get so sharp?”
“……”
……
Back at the rental house, it was already past two in the afternoon. Yin Xiamo and I quickly tidied up the utility room, found a mat, spread it on the floor, and then gathered some blankets and pillows.
“Let’s leave it like this for now. Anyway, angels aren’t picky about where they stay. I reckon Gabriel these days here will be like Fei Luo, she probably won’t sleep at all.”
After preparing Gabriel’s “bedroom,” Yin Xiamo took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat off my face.
“You’ve worked hard, Nuo’er. Take a rest for a bit. I’ll give her some guidance on basic language and living habits here.”
“Okay.”
I yawned and grabbed a pillow, then ran to Xiao Mo’s room and closed the door.
Just like usual, even if I don’t set an alarm, I can hardly sleep for long at noon. Plus, not going to work today, I didn’t feel too tired in the morning. I just closed my eyes briefly and woke up.
After changing my shoes and returning to my room, I saw Yin Xiamo guiding Gabriel on how to use the computer here.
“Do you understand everything? Computers aren’t just about the game you were playing earlier. In this world, everything is interconnected, and people can engage in deep communication and learning through the internet.”
“We’ve been quite busy lately, and Nuo’er’s computer doesn’t have many games. If you really want to try…”
“Xiao Mo, Gabriel.”
I approached the two as my nap ended. “What have you learned so far?”
“I’ve shown her all my memories related to computers,” Yin Xiamo turned around and pointed to a red icon on the desktop. “She understood quickly. She even said she wants to play your game.”
“Huh? She wants to play that straight away?”
I looked at the “APEX” icon that Yin Xiamo pointed to, feeling surprised. “Are you sure that’s okay?”
APEX Legends is a first-person shooter game where players need to parachute with three other teammates, land, pick up weapons, fight against other teams, or cautiously avoid detection by other teams. Surviving until the end and becoming the last team standing in the entire game counts as victory.
Most people are familiar with battle royale-type games, but Gabriel… it’s her first day using a computer!
Back when we were kids, we only had one computer class per week. It took most kids at least half a month to become fully familiar with computer operations, let alone playing complex games like this.
“I want to try.”
Under my gaze, Gabriel looked determined. “Momo said this is the only game on your computer, and it’s more exciting than 3D Pinball.”
The only game… games can be downloaded, you know.
“Alright then.”
I leaned over, logged into my account, and opened the game. “Just so you know, my computer isn’t specialized for shooting games. The screen refresh rate is only 60, and the keyboard and mouse aren’t that great.”
“I don’t understand those things.”
Gabriel shook her head. “But I can’t wait anymore.”
“Don’t underestimate the angel race.”
Yin Xiamo, who was nearby, chuckled. “As long as they’re proficient, their brain’s ability to process information far exceeds humans’. Look at me, I just let her briefly see my memories of using a computer, and she’s already proficient with this machine in less than half an hour.”
Is it really that miraculous?
“This game is mainly designed for simulation. You can think of it as a kind of magical launcher.”
After logging into the game, I briefly introduced Gabriel to the basic operations of the game. “Here, these keys are for moving forward, moving backward, sliding, this one is for shooting, and then these options, this is the training ground, this is matchmaking, this is ranked.”
I opened the training ground mode and casually picked up a gun. “Once the game starts, you jump off the ship, pick up a gun, and then attack enemies. Different guns have different damage and firing rates… This is the mini-map button, or you can open this menu to see all the keys and even customize them according to your preferences…”
“This is armor, this is the health bar, and then these items… You can try them all. When your armor is gone, use armor, when you’re injured, use medicine, but be careful not to use medicine in front of enemies.”
After spending some time explaining the basic operations of the game to Gabriel and letting her try playing it herself, answering her questions, I yawned.
“Ah… Sister Gabriel, you can explore on your own here for a while. Xiao Mo and I will go outside to buy you some clothes and groceries.”
“Okay.”
Gabriel, who had already become completely familiar with the controls, picked up a gun from the ground without turning back and started firing at the farthest target with a burst of shots. Her excited face turned red. “This is amazing… This world… It’s so magical…”
“Guns have recoil.”
Seeing that the girl’s burst of shots only hit about half of the target, I reminded her, “If you want to hit enemies in real combat, you need to control the recoil with the mouse…”
Before I could finish my sentence, Gabriel, having finished her burst, skillfully opened the “keyboard settings,” found the “reload” button, compared it to the keys on the keyboard, then canceled, and pressed the reload button.
*Da da da da…*
Then, with the second shot, Gabriel seemed to be using an aimbot, as almost all of her bullets hit the center of the farthest target.
“Huh?”
I was astonished. “What’s going on?”
“So, as I said, angels have this kind of talent.”
Xiao Mo patted my shoulder. “After the first shot, her brain recorded all the bullet rebounds and mouse sensations. When she fired the second time, her body automatically corrected all the trajectories. Their control over their bodies is even more precise than the supercomputers here.”
But isn’t this too exaggerated?
The first time she fired, out of 30 rifle bullets, 18 were misses, but the second time, there were only 2 misses? What kind of progress is this?
Moreover, Gabriel was shooting at least 250 meters away, which is the domain dominated by sniper rifles. Yet she could still be so stable with a rifle…
This effect is basically equivalent to having an aimbot installed on a human!
Is it that my understanding of people from another world is flawed, or have I underestimated Xiao Mo and Fei Luo, these long-lived beings?
“Let’s not worry about this miss angel for now. Nuo’er, let’s go buy some clothes first.”
Xiao Mo beside me pulled me along. “Let’s go.”
“Yeah… Oh.”
I nodded. “So, Sister Gabriel, you play here. If you get hungry, there are plenty of fruits and drinks in the fridge.”
Completely immersed in the game world, Gabriel didn’t even turn her head. “Okay.”
Leaving the room, I grabbed my bunny backpack and changed shoes with Xiao Mo in the hallway.
“The difference in personality between Gabriel and Fei Luo is quite significant.”
After leaving the house, standing in the elevator, I commented to Xiao Mo, “Fei Luo is like a lively older sister who is optimistic about everything. Gabriel usually looks very serious, but if she encounters something she’s interested in, she becomes… well, a little obsessed.”
“You can understand it as her being squeezed too much by the people in Heaven.”
To this, Xiao Mo just smiled.
“Most angels in Heaven have to practice abstinence, which includes appetite, playfulness, and even romantic desires. For thousands of years, Gabriel has fought alongside us for thousands of years. As a demon, if the pressure is too great, I can do whatever I want. Fei Luo is a giant dragon and has her own way to decompress, but only angels… even if the war is over and they return to the Holy Heaven, they still have to continue their ascetic practices.”
“I feel a bit sorry for them…”
“Most angels don’t see anything wrong with it. In their perception, worldly desires lead people into the traps of sin. But because of this, once an angel falls… they can never go back.”
“We essentially turned into sinners, making the angel fall.”
As we spoke, the elevator reached the ground floor, and Xiao Mo walked out first. “Forget about her, Nuo’er. What clothes do you want to buy?”
“Xiao Mo is the one!”
I followed her out, linking arms with Xiao Mo. “What clothes do you want to buy? Today, I’m treating!”
“Buying clothes and treating?”
Yin Xiamo thought for a moment. “Then how about going to the women’s clothing store next to the cake shop downstairs? Let’s buy some everyday clothes. Anyway, I feel like Gabriel will probably stay in her room for a long time in that state.”
“Okay.”
The cake shop Xiao Mo mentioned was actually the one I visited on her birthday before, where you can customize designs on cakes. I still remember the owner, a very gentle older sister.
Next to this cake shop was a women’s clothing store, offering many trendy styles, seemingly targeting ordinary female college students.
“Welcome!”
Like the cake shop, the owner of the women’s clothing store was also an adult woman. She looked very happy to see us come in.
“You two are so beautiful. Are you here to buy clothes?”
“Yeah, we’re looking for some summer styles.”
I scanned the store. “We’ll take a look at clothes, pants, skirts, and shoes.”
This store gave me a pretty big impression. Besides tops, bottoms, and skirts, they even sold women’s shoes, which surprised me a bit.
“What style do you like? Something cute? Or more mature?”
The owner led us to a rack of clothes.
“You two are probably still in school, right? How about checking out this style, it’s been popular in schools lately.”
“This…”
Because the clothes rack was a bit high, I had to tilt my head back to see the clothes on top. However, when I looked up at these clothes, I was “shocked” by the design styles of some of them.
The clothes at the front of this rack were short-sleeved summer shirts similar to T-shirts, with an overall black and white design style, and the words “Fallen Angel” printed on the chest. Is this really popular at school?
“Let’s buy this one.”
While I was still hesitating, Yin Xiamo had already pointed to the T-shirt with “Fallen Angel” printed on it. “Do you have anything similar?”
“Yes.”
The shop owner went to the side and brought over a T-shirt with “Cat Slave” printed on it.
“How about this one?”
“This… let’s pass on this one.” I quickly shook my head.
“Do you have anything else?”
“Then only this style is left.”
The shop owner walked to another rack and took out a set of tops, red and green with big leaves and flowers.
“This one is very popular on short videos nowadays. Women over 20 shouldn’t dress like children anymore. Many people buy this style from me. Wear this out with canvas shoes, and you’ll look like you’re 60 years old. Guaranteed to get over 100,000 views on your videos.”
“……”
Finally, Yin Xiamo and I helped Gabriel buy a T-shirt with the words “Fallen Angel” printed on it, a pajama similar to the one worn by the sister in “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid,” and a top with the words “BLACK★ROCK SHOOTER“, along with two skirts, a pair of pants, and two pairs of casual shoes, all packed up.
At the same time, we each bought some everyday clothes and returned home carrying large and small bags.
“Sister Gabriel, come try on the new clothes and shoes.”
Moving a pile of stuff into the room, I said to Gabriel, who was playing games at the computer desk.
“See if they fit. If they don’t, we can exchange them… Huh? Are you playing the game?”
Then I noticed that Gabriel had exited the training ground of the APEX Battle Royale game while we were shopping downstairs and had started a ranked match.
“You’re playing ranked right after starting this game… Is that okay?”
Curious, I leaned over and happened to see Gabriel rushing into the crowd in the final circle with all three of her teammates down, in a one-versus-many situation.
In the top right corner, it showed the progress of her game this round — 13 kills, 3 assists, and 2 collaborations.
【Brother, you’re about to take on three, really, you’re about to take on three… No, it’s five.】
Even though there was some distance between us, my excellent hearing still picked up the excited shouts from Gabriel’s teammates coming through the headphones —
【Are you a streamer? How come I haven’t heard of such a skilled streamer coming to play on a smurf account?】
【Brother, did you see that clearly just now? Although she walks a bit dumbly, her shooting is really accurate. Could she be using cheats?】
【It seems like it, but I’m not sure. The main thing is she’s too accurate, and her reactions are extremely fast. I didn’t even see the person in the corner just now. She almost instantly pulled out her gun and took them out.】
Amidst the discussion between these two teammates, Gabriel’s hands swiftly moved across the keyboard, and her mouse danced around —
*Rat-tat-tat-tat…*
【One down! One down! Quick, heal!】
【It’s a one-versus-three, you’re really taking on three!】
【Two down! Nice!】
*Rat-tat-tat-tat…*
【Oh my god, what kind of aim is that? This is definitely cheating! We’re screwed, bro. That one frame of her aiming can’t be erased. A normal person couldn’t react like that.】
【She’s definitely using cheats. Who aims like that, empties a magazine without reloading, and then instantly snaps to another person nearby? That’s not skill, it’s cheating.】
Amidst the astonished exclamations of her two teammates in the headphones, I watched helplessly as Gabriel effortlessly eliminated the remaining players in the final circle, and then the match ended —
【You’re a new defender.】
In the end, Gabriel’s performance in this ranked match was 17 kills, 3 assists, 2 collaborations, with a total damage of 3998.
I was at a loss for words in front of the computer desk.
“Hmm?”
It wasn’t until the game ended that Gabriel noticed me and Yin Xiamo behind her. “You’re back?”
“What’s going on here?”
I pointed at the screen. “Weren’t you… using a computer for the first time today?”
“I got used to it in ten minutes.”
As if it were nothing out of the ordinary, Gabriel stood up.
“I’ve figured out all the… guns you mentioned. The training ground map is a bit small, and shooting at dummies is boring, so I tried playing the ranked match you mentioned.”
Then, the little angel in front of me looked bewildered. “Was I really bad?”
“You see.”
Yin Xiamo, who had finished organizing the clothes, walked in at this moment.
“I told you, she’s perfect for this job.”
“……”
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