Picking on the Honest Guy?

After coming back to life, Fang Cheng's senses had become much sharper.

The sound from outside the bathroom was very faint, but he still heard it clearly: the lock was being picked.

Fang Cheng's first thought was that the female Vampire had followed him home.

But he quickly realized something was wrong.

Given how casually that Vampire killed people, she wouldn't be sneaking around picking the lock even if she had followed him home.

Besides, his original self had been a bona fide orphan with no friends or relatives, let alone a childhood sweetheart or a close friend who would show up in the middle of the night.

Could it be a burglar?

Fang Cheng glanced around the bathroom, but couldn't find anything he could use as a weapon.

The only thing that felt right in his hand was the toilet plunger he'd had for years. The yellow-brown grime on it looked plenty threatening.

His clothes were all outside, so Fang Cheng could only cover his vital parts with a towel. It was a little small, though, and only covered a small area.

Holding the towel with one hand and the plunger with the other, he gently opened the bathroom door and stepped out.

The apartment had a simple layout. Outside the bathroom was the living room, which connected to the kitchen and bedroom.

As soon as Fang Cheng crept out, he saw a girl standing in the living room.

She looked about seventeen and wore black camouflage, a tactical vest, heavy combat boots, and fingerless gloves. She was dressed like a tactical police officer.

But no police officer could be that young. Was she a cosplayer who'd gotten lost?

Kanzaki Rin was turning her head as she surveyed the apartment. Her first impression was that it was dim, dirty, and cluttered—a typical home for a single guy who lived alone.

Her gaze happened to turn toward the bathroom, where it met Fang Cheng's.

They both froze.

Fang Cheng got a clear look at Kanzaki Rin's face. His first thought was that she was beautiful, and then he thought he might have seen her somewhere before.

Before he could remember where, Kanzaki Rin took in the naked man who had suddenly appeared in front of her. Her brows shot up, and she snapped, "You pervert!"

She abruptly raised her hand and snapped her fingers at Fang Cheng.

With a sharp snap, a mass of scorching, brilliant flames appeared out of nowhere and sprayed straight at him.

"Holy shit!"

Fang Cheng gaped and hurriedly ducked.

The flames flew over his back and crashed into the wall behind him. Tongues of fire splashed out like waves with a muffled boom, scorching the wall black.

The heat seared Fang Cheng's back, leaving it burning and sore. Without stopping to check whether he'd been burned, he hurled the toilet plunger at the girl as hard as he could.

Kanzaki Rin's attention was drawn to the plunger. When she realized what it was, her expression changed, and she hurriedly dodged to the side.

By the time she looked up again, Fang Cheng had already scrambled back into the bathroom and slammed the door shut.

Kanzaki Rin followed him to the bathroom door but didn't try to force it open. Instead, she shouted, "Come out!"

Fang Cheng leaned against the bathroom door, panting. Then he hurriedly turned to the mirror to check his back. There were clearly some burns, but the wounds were healing at a visible rate.

Hearing Kanzaki Rin shouting outside, Fang Cheng snapped. His temper flared in an instant.

He yelled through the door, "Who the hell are you?"

He'd been in this new world for less than an hour, and a Vampire had already toyed with and abused him. Now some girl who'd come out of nowhere was chasing him around and setting him on fire.

Even a death-row inmate didn't deserve to be treated so inhumanely.

The key was that he hadn't done a single thing to deserve this.

Wasn't this just picking on an honest guy?

There was silence outside for a few seconds before Kanzaki Rin spoke again, her tone calmer this time. "Come out. I'm with the Countermeasure Department. As long as you behave, I won't hurt you."

Yeah, right!

Fang Cheng spat through the door.

He wasn't an idiot. How could he believe the words of a woman who'd broken into his home and set him on fire?

Was this what she called not hurting him?

The problem was, she had him trapped in the bathroom. He couldn't escape even if he wanted to.

The bathroom had only one window, a tiny ventilation opening. He could shave his head down to a point and still never fit through it.

Kanzaki Rin waited outside for a while, then suddenly raised her voice again. "You think you'll be fine hiding in there? Get out now, or I'll tear the door down."

Fang Cheng was frantic, but still managed to yell back, "You're the one who should get out! This is my home. If you don't leave, I'll call the police!"

He was bluffing. He had no idea where his phone had gone.

But she probably didn't know he didn't have one. Who took a shower without bringing their phone these days?

Hearing Fang Cheng tell her to get out, Kanzaki Rin's face remained expressionless. She raised her hand toward the bathroom door and lightly snapped her fingers.

Bright flames burst from her fingertips, more fierce and powerful than a flamethrower, and slammed into the closed bathroom door.

The door shook with a loud bang. Through the glass, Fang Cheng could see the flames roaring outside.

Fang Cheng jumped in fright. Was this woman going to burn him to death?

She had some nerve. Didn't she know there were other people living in this apartment building?

But Fang Cheng didn't have time to worry about anyone else right now. He had to save himself first.

He hurriedly set a bucket under the faucet to fill it with water, then opened all the body wash and shampoo and poured them into the bucket.

The aluminum bathroom door melted rapidly under the flames, and the glass in the middle began to crack with a series of sharp pops.

The temperature in the bathroom climbed rapidly, and sweat beaded on Fang Cheng's forehead. He stared intently at the bathroom door, which was about to burn through.

He wasn't completely sure he was immortal. Even if he was, he didn't want to burn to death alive again.

Finally, with a piercing crash, the glass in the door shattered, and the entire door melted and collapsed.

The moment the bathroom door fell, Fang Cheng picked up the bucket and hurled it out.

As the bucket flew toward her, Kanzaki Rin stepped to the side and easily dodged both it and the water spilling from it.

She'd heard the faucet running in the bathroom and guessed that Fang Cheng might try to use water against her, so she'd been prepared.

But the bucket had been full of more than just water. Foam sprayed everywhere, too.

"Wha—"

Kanzaki Rin had guessed Fang Cheng would use water, but not that he'd launch a chemical attack. The foam hit her in the face, immediately making it hard for her to see.

Fang Cheng grabbed a toothbrush cup and took the opportunity to dash out of the bathroom, ramming his shoulder into Kanzaki Rin.

He put all his strength into the blow, sending Kanzaki Rin crashing backward. He lost his balance too and fell with her.

Kanzaki Rin landed in the living room and quickly rolled onto her back. Her vision was still blurry, but she could make out Fang Cheng's position. She hurriedly raised her hand toward him and began to snap her fingers.

Fang Cheng had already gotten back to his feet. He was still a short distance away from Kanzaki Rin, so he hurled the cup in his hand at her, knocking her hand aside.

Then he lunged at her like a starving dog and slammed her to the floor.

Kanzaki Rin had clearly received combat training. She immediately raised her knee to brace against Fang Cheng's stomach while punching him hard in the face.

A series of thudding blows left Fang Cheng seeing stars. Then he felt a sharp pain in his chest.

Kanzaki Rin had somehow produced a silver dagger and stabbed him in the heart.

Fang Cheng's mouth fell slightly open. All he managed was a single "Fuck" before his strength left him and he slumped on top of Kanzaki Rin.

Kanzaki Rin pushed Fang Cheng aside and sat halfway up, panting.

She'd thought she was only coming to deal with some unlucky guy who'd turned into a Vampire. She hadn't expected him to be so difficult to handle.

Looking down at Fang Cheng lying on the floor, Kanzaki Rin silently apologized to him.

She knew the boy, who was around her age, was innocent. But he'd already turned into a Vampire. His fate was either to be locked up or to attack people until he was eliminated.

She'd only meant to take him away. Who could have guessed things would end up like this?

Kanzaki Rin sat blankly on the floor for a while before bracing herself with both hands to stand.

The instant she rose, Fang Cheng—who had been lying motionless beside her—suddenly sprang up and tackled Kanzaki Rin to the floor again.