I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 356

Chapter 356: Listening in the Quiet Night from a Tall Building

The first stop for Xiao Mo and me was a high-altitude saltwater lake.

Calling it a saltwater lake might not be entirely accurate because this place is quite remote, and there aren’t many people around. Online, some say it’s a saltwater lake, while others say it’s freshwater. The only certainty is that it is located inland. The lake isn’t very large and isn’t a particularly famous tourist spot.

It’s somewhat like the large lakes in the suburbs of Shenzhen City, near small towns. The transportation here isn’t very convenient.

Xiao Mo and I flew over from the sky, and when we were still a few hundred kilometers away from the lake, there were hardly any people below us.

As we expected, it only took us about an hour to fly from Shenzhen City. By the time we arrived at the small town near the lake, it was already past eleven at night. The sky was adorned with a full moon and clearly visible stars.

Even though Shenzhen City has excellent light pollution control, it still can’t compare to this suburban town. As Xiao Mo and I sat in the air above this unknown town, the only thought in my mind was—how beautiful.

My body still tingled from the sensation caused by someone along the way, and my legs felt a bit weak. However, this didn’t stop me from enjoying the night view here.

“This place… should be considered quite underdeveloped, right?”

I stood up from the large bed in the air and walked to the edge of the magical protective barrier, looking down at the world below.

The catgirl mode has another very practical skill, which is seeing things particularly clearly at night. Xiao Mo said that in this mode, my pupils would slightly dilate at night, making my face look adorably dazed, just like a curious little kitten. I know this is the night vision ability of the catgirl mode at work.

A cat’s eyes adapt to changes in light, in a strong light environment, their eyes become slits to reduce the amount of light stimulation. In a low-light environment, their pupils expand to become round, occupying the entire eyeball, allowing them to see clearly even with a little light.

I once tested it in a café, even when all the lights were turned off and only relying on the moonlight outside, the cats there didn’t experience any vision problems. I used to wonder if cats’ vision was really that strong until I became a catgirl myself and realized… this ability is truly convenient.

For instance, right now, I can see how many counties are around, roughly how many households are in each county, how many houses still have their lights on, or who is using their phone to browse short videos.

In such a remote place, calling these buildings below a “county” seems a bit much. In my memory, the medicinal herb garden around the orphanage where I lived as a child had more buildings than here. And because the houses here are relatively dense, looking down from the sky, these counties appear to be more like small villages.

There’s just one main road going through, surrounded by flat yellow earth or mountains. On either side of the main road are living or residential areas, and I can see a small market and some activity venues.

Take the county below us, for example. At night, only a few houses still have their lights on. There isn’t even a 24-hour convenience store. I suspect that places like this are considered “remote mountainous areas” that haven’t officially integrated with urban life yet. They still follow traditions like “market day,” where people make do with simple meals each day and go to a more populated place for market day to buy a lot of stuff at once.

In such places, the wages and house prices are probably low because it’s so remote—just a village on a national highway’s branch road.

“We chose such a remote place for our first stop.”

Looking at the world beneath my feet from the edge of the large bed in the air, I sighed, “Is this just bad luck?”

Previously, Fei Luo, Xiao Mo, and I had all experienced the feeling of overlooking a big city together.

We used magic to easily reach the rooftops of tall buildings in the big city, sitting on the edge and looking down at the bustling traffic below.

Typically, such a position is reserved for “main characters” or “frequent supernatural events” in anime. For instance, many antagonists in “Shakugan no Shana” like to stand at high places overlooking the city. Even in the popular “FATE” series, the character Gilgamesh likes to stand on a streetlamp when he makes his entrance.

To be honest, that feeling is really amazing.

Being in a high place in a big city with Xiao Mo or Fei Luo, bathed in moonlight and observing the pedestrians below, gives a strong sense of honor or uniqueness. It’s like a vanity boost, making us feel special while the masses go about their lives below.

But now that Xiao Mo and I are in this very remote place, that feeling isn’t as strong. Instead, we just marvel at the surrounding environment.

“It’s all the same to me,” Xiao Mo said as she stood up and with a wave of her hand, removed the barrier around the small bed.

Instantly, the sound of the wind came rushing in, blowing through my messy hair and ruffling the hem of my skirt. The warm summer breeze from this remote mountainous area quickly cleared my somewhat foggy mind.

“Anywhere I can be with Nuo’er is the same to me.”

Xiao Mo came to my side.

“In fact, I like it here more. No one distracts you, you belong to me alone.”

“Don’t suddenly become so yandere!” I muttered, turning to grab my socks.

Outside, there’s no need to wear thigh-highs or pantyhose. Since it’s still summer, I just go for comfort. I put on the lace-trimmed short socks I brought, noting how my feet’s stance had changed due to the “rabbit feet.” I tried on the flat shoes I had brought, stood up, and took a few steps.

Not bad.

Although these shoes weren’t specifically designed for walking on tiptoes, they are very soft, so maintaining this walking posture shouldn’t be uncomfortable.

“Recently, Xiao Mo’s personality has changed a lot,” I said as I returned to the bed.

“Not only has she become more and more flirtatious, but also more and more domineering.”

“Hmm? Haven’t I always been domineering?”

Xiao Mo turned around. “Did you think I was just joking with you before?”

“I mean in terms of feelings!”

Instinctively, I tucked my tail under my skirt and laid my ears back.

“It’s like you don’t give me any chance to react…”

Since we left tonight, how many times has this girl made a move on me? I’ve lost count. If I were an ordinary girl, I probably wouldn’t be able to get out of bed by now.

“Isn’t this great? My understanding of a honeymoon should be like this.”

Xiao Mo showed no sign of remorse and instead moved closer, pulling me into her arms.

“Nuo’er, who accepted my confession, is now mine.”

“Mmm—”

I was caught off guard and struggled instinctively. “Stop messing around, we’re still in the air. If you speak so loudly, what if someone below hears us…”

“Even if someone saw us and recorded a video, from down below, this Mobius Circle would only look like an airplane.” Xiao Mo gestured below our feet.

“I specifically studied the colors and blinking patterns of airplane lights. The entire way here, we were mimicking airplane lights.”

“You even studied that!”

I looked down and indeed saw the bed-shaped magic array beneath us glowing.

“This is how modern society is, or rather, this is the current situation in this country—comfortable, cozy, and lacking a sense of crisis,” Xiao Mo said, holding me and gazing forward.

“I’ve experienced countless cycles like this. In our world, most countries only exist for about seventy to eighty years. They start wars, establish their nations, work together to defeat enemies, and quell chaos. This usually takes around twenty years. Then, the country begins to prosper. Typically, after about thirty years, the domestic environment stabilizes. The children born in this era, when they grow up to be in their twenties or thirties, hardly remember the initial wars.”

“When I was researching in the library, I found that in the past, people seemed interested in UFOs and similar phenomena. They would excitedly take pictures of any unidentified flying objects they saw. But there were also many special effects experts trying to gain attention by faking things. Over time, as people’s lives became more comfortable or busy, they became desensitized. Even if we didn’t simulate airplane lights, flying with sparks and lightning like this, not many people would care.”

Really? I tilted my head, looking at the small town below us that had almost fallen asleep. Worried about going too fast and the wind being too strong, Xiao Mo had slowed down our flight.

“We’re almost there.”

Xiao Mo gestured toward a nearby lake and turned to grab our luggage. “Shall we spend the night there?”

“Won’t anyone come here at night?” I asked, a bit worried. “Like night guards or lake keepers?”

This lake is one of the local attractions. Occasionally, during short holidays, some bloggers or influencers come here to take pictures and have fun, but that’s very rare. Only during holidays like May Day and National Day might you see three or four bloggers.

Even during peak tourist seasons, you can walk around the lake and see fewer than ten people in a day. It’s said that the locals hardly manage the lake.

Xiao Mo and I brought a tent, blankets, and pillows, so sleeping by the lake shouldn’t be a problem.

“If anyone’s around, I’ll let you know.”

Xiao Mo reassured me with her usual calm demeanor. She took my hand and guided the magic array down towards the lake.

“Besides, this is a perfect chance for you to practice surfing magic without anyone noticing.”

I widened my eyes. ” Can surfing magic be used on a lake?”

“Yes, the advanced form of surfing magic is called wave walking, which allows you to walk on water, but it requires a high level of magical talent.”

Xiao Mo said casually. “You already have a strong affinity for water magic, so it should be no problem for you.”

“We’ll play around here for a bit,” she continued. “I don’t use water magic, but I remember quite a bit from before and can guide you.”

The magic array quickly descended to a small grassy area by the lake. The moon and stars in the sky cast a silvery veil over the surroundings, making the scenery exceptionally beautiful.

Finally, when the magic array was about thirty to forty centimeters above the ground, it stopped. Xiao Mo, carrying the luggage, jumped down first and extended her hand to me.

“We’re here.”

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