Grandmother's Reward

The hemp rope was tightly strangling his neck.

Luo Di was dying gradually during this process.

When facing death, the rate of death slows down; some characteristic resists death, allowing Luo Di to exist in this boundary state between life and death.

Images flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.

But these photos were suppressed by Luo Di before they were even finished being shown.

[Immortal]

Just like in movies where serial killers are resurrected in sequels, Luo Di, hanging on the ceiling fan, suddenly opened his eyes, his stiff body completely tense.

Holding the bladeless hilt in my hand,

As if there were some imaginary enemy in front of him, Luo Di slashed while hanging, each swing very slowly, as if the dead were swinging their swords as they breathed their last.

Slow, but deadly.

He swung it like that nearly a hundred times.

The space, which was clearly empty, seemed to have been slashed open, and blood was seeping out.

Luo Di himself seemed to be undergoing a transformation, changing into a 'non-human' form.

Snap!

At the critical moment, the noose around Luo Di's neck suddenly snapped, and he fell heavily to the ground as if he were truly dead.

As my fingers flicked, I slowly regained sensation in my body.

His Old Spine supported him as he slowly stood up, exhaling his first breath.

Whew... Whew Whew~

Then came a series of heavy gasps for breath, which brought color back to his pale, stiff body, and he finally came back to life.

At the same time,

Something soft and light draped over his back again. The pale lips of the dead man pressed against his earlobe and whispered, "You have a real talent for death... Just now you were almost one with death, as if you were about to enter a state of pure slaughter."

"Sister Yu."

"You've helped me, so naturally I'll help you."

Moreover, there aren't many people in the entire sorority who can teach me about death. If someone is willing to accept death, I welcome them very much.

Alright, Grandmother has arrived.

The ground where the two were standing transformed into numerous arms, dragging the sofa down with them.

In the blink of an eye, Luo Di arrived at a familiar place again, a quiet mountain path where all the plants had distinctive features.

"Grandmother's mountain... seems to have something in common with Mr. Question Mark's game building; they can make their own rules within such a fixed area."

Does this mean that monsters powerful enough can all possess such "territory"?

Did they buy the land ownership from a corner and then renovate it?

Or is it formed from their Pituitary Space? If the latter, will I also be able to possess a territory similar to the moon in the future?

The more Luo Di thought about it, the more interesting it seemed. Even though it had only just sprouted, he was already imagining what it would look like when it matured.

Hua Yuan was already waiting in front of the small house on the mountaintop.

The door opened with a creak.

I thought the class monitor, as a traitor who betrayed the sorority, would be executed, but the scene before me was completely different.

Wu Wen sat in front of the dressing table,

Her Grandmother sat down close behind her.

The spurs growing on Wu Wen's face, under her armpits, and other areas are helping her style her hair.

Even Hua Yuan and Yu Lu were stunned.

Even as core members of the sorority, they rarely receive such treatment.

"Grandmother."

"Are you here? Please find a seat."

Grandmother remained focused on dressing up Wu Wen, not even glancing at the three people who entered.

Hua Yuan was extremely displeased with this scene. According to her plan, Wu Wen would be severely injured even if she didn't die after being captured and brought back to the sorority.

Grandmother clearly saw through their thoughts, and while putting on her makeup, she said:

"One of my favorite granddaughters, Wu Wen, brought me some very valuable information. In addition, she is willing to help me with some things, so I will temporarily suspend her punishment until the matter is settled."

"What is it?" Hua Yuan was clearly a little anxious. In her opinion, there were so many people in the sisterhood that there was no need to find an outsider to do the work.

Grandmother opened her mouth, her fingers pointing vertically in a gesture of silencing. "This is a secret. You will know once it's done. It's related to the future development of our sorority."

In addition, Wu Wen will also be staying here for a while. She will be living with us, and will also be accompanying Luo Di to handle a personal matter later.

Hua Yuan continued, "Grandmother, I brought Luo Di back, and I will take care of his affairs..."

Speech cut-off,

Thin, long arms, like those of an infant, grew out of Hua Yuan's mouth, even completely splitting her upper and lower jaws, almost tearing her brain in two.

As the arms slowly faded away, Hua Yuan stopped saying anything and squatted alone in the corner, sulking.

She won't apologize; this is a matter of principle.

"Hua... you and Wu Wen should get along well. You two are growing at about the same rate, and you complement each other physically as well."

The two of you will be jointly responsible for Luo Di's subsequent hunting trips, and you will both grow from the experience.

During this time, Wu Wen will also stay at your apartment temporarily.

Is everything alright?

"Yes... no." Hua Yuan, who was squatting in the corner, buried his face in the wall. Various swear words ran through his mouth several times, but he couldn't utter a single word.

"You did a great job on this trip. Mr. Question Mark is too mysterious and too neutral. Just establish a basic relationship; there's no need for a deep connection."

I especially want to commend Luo Di. I heard that Mr. Question Mark extended an olive branch to you, but you declined?

"Um."

"Very good~ As a reward, you'll stay with me tonight."

"OK."

Even though Luo Di had already sprouted, his body began to tremble slightly and he was drenched in sweat when he heard the request.

"You can leave anytime after you've rested. I've already checked the amusement park invitation tickets, and there's nothing wrong with them."

The only thing to be careful about is that the other person isn't alone.

"OK."

After finishing dressing and grooming,

Wu Wen's face was covered in rouge and powder, and her hair was tied in pretty braids, making her look like a village girl about to get married.

Such attire signifies the Grandmother's favor, and even outsiders are allowed to participate in activities within the sorority.

The next second,

The Grandmother spat out a special Fear Crystal, giving one to Yu Lu and the other to Hua Yuan as a reward for completing the mission.

Yu Lu took the opportunity to ask:

"Grandmother, I don't know if Wu Wen has told you about what happened on our return trip?"

"Tongue, right... That thing basically doesn't operate outside. When I first started the sorority and needed to acquire a lot of resources, I accidentally saw this thing in an undeveloped and dangerous area, but it wasn't hostile and slipped away on its own."

There's no rush. Since he didn't kill you, and his only target of Luo Di was the tongue seal, let's assume he wasn't hostile.

Next time you go out, make sure you hang my arm properly! Looks like you completely forgot about it on the way back."

Only when his Grandmother mentioned it did Luo Di remember this matter.

This outing was mostly spent participating in games, and items beyond the permitted limits were kept by Hua Yuan. The tongue was aimed at Luo Di, so the arm effect was not triggered.

Hua Yuan, who was squatting in the corner, threw the arm pendant to Luo Di with his backhand, still refusing to turn around.

Grandmother didn't mind; in her view, having emotions was normal, and being too obedient was actually detrimental to development.

Compared to Hua Yuan, she cared more about Yu Lu, who was also one of her most favored granddaughters. "Lu~ you seemed to talk a little more this time when we went out."

"Is there?"

"That's fine, let's leave it at that."

You can all go back to your rooms now. Hua Yuan, you and Wu Wen should get along well. If I find out you two are fighting in your rooms, you will be punished.

Next, it's time for Luo Di's reward.

Numerous arms appeared and swept the Three Sisters away, removing them from the scene before they could say anything, even erasing their scent.

Only Grandmother and Luo Di remained.

There was no communication in any language.

Grandmother had habitually lay face down on the round bed, her perfect back fully exposed.

"Finally, you've sprouted! Come on! Let me try out the new massage techniques and the Hell System after my ascension. If it satisfies my true self... I'll be your sparring partner."

If I'm not mistaken,

You haven't shown your full strength since you sprouted, have you? The killing urge within you is practically overflowing from every pore.

Upon hearing of such benefits, Luo Di's desire surged instantly.

As a serial killer, he craves hunting down strong individuals, and such opportunities are extremely rare.

He immediately took off his shoes and socks and stepped onto the bed.

Imagine the bed as a chopping board, and the perfectly white back as a piece of meat.

Begin the execution!