I'm Not Safe Walking Alone at Night, So I'll Stay Here Tonight

Listing Loki's famous mischievous children, whether it's Jörmungandr, the world serpent; Fenrir, the wolf who killed Odin; or Hela, the goddess of death and queen of the underworld, all of them could easily defeat Níðhöggr.

In other words, he's just a nobody!

Even a minor character like Níðhöggr is part of the mythological system. He survived Ragnarok before dying, so he must have some merit. Even a single hair he plucked is thicker than Russell's thigh. Considering that black dragons don't have leg hair, what Níðhöggr plucked must have been a nose hair, which makes him even more impressive—thicker than Russell's waist.

The last Character Card, Stanley Epkins, took Russell quite a while to figure out who he was after browsing the webpage. He also had some connection to Loki.

The protagonist of the movie "The Mask" is an ordinary, even somewhat repressed, bank clerk. Due to his timid and insecure nature, he is frequently bullied until he finds a mask of Loki God of Mischief. From then on, he transforms into a midnight psychopath, defeating the gangsters who dominate the city, and ultimately marrying America's sweetheart, becoming a winner in life.

The good news is that the system notes Stanley Epkins is Loki Mask version, not just an ordinary bank clerk; he possesses real power.

The bad news is that it's hard to determine the character's strength. Russell found that old movie to watch, and the green-faced guy seemed to be able to fly and disappear at will, and was even Immortal Body. He had almost reached the point where he could do whatever he wanted. There was nothing he couldn't do. But the villains in the story were all ordinary people, so it was impossible to determine his maximum potential.

The character's role is ambiguous, and its use should be carefully considered. It's like the two major sports in China, football and table tennis. They are both unbeatable, but their significance is completely different and cannot be compared.

This card put Russell in a dilemma, as he couldn't decide when to use it appropriately. If he used it as a trump card but it was easily countered, then things would get really messed up.

After searching for the four individuals, Russell downloaded related information, which was the most crucial step in assessing their strength, as it was a matter of life and death and could not be compromised.

He spent most of the day looking at the script, so he went out and quickly ate lunch, packed two portions for dinner and a late-night snack, and prepared to work through the night to organize the plot.

Russell spent the afternoon in a daze, took a nap, and after waking up and washing up, he heated up his dinner in the microwave and wolfed it down. He then brewed some goji berries in his teacup and sat back down at his computer desk. The opening time of the mission world was uncertain; it could be three to five months, or it could be the next second. He had to make the most of every second to process the newly acquired cards.

Bang bang bang!

Russell was watching the blonde woman and the governor having a passionate encounter in the bathroom when he was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door. He pressed the pause button, glanced at the time (9 p. m.), and instinctively gripped his teacup tighter.

Last time, at the same time, in the same bedroom, he was tormented by Supergirl all night!

My kidneys are starting to feel unwell!

When the door opened, it was indeed Shen Menghan, who had a bright smile on her face and had brought some barbecue for a late-night snack, "It's been a while since we last met. I just happened to be passing by downstairs and thought I'd drop by to see you."

It wasn't long; we fought side-by-side for 24 hours straight, and you were as green as Gamora back then.

"Let's make it clear first, it's just for taking a look!"

Russell inwardly complained, but his body betrayed him as he accepted the bag of snacks and made way for Shen Menghan to enter the house.

Shen Menghan's smile deepened as she walked into the house and sat down at the dining table with Russell to eat. Russell also brought out the late-night snack he had packed.

"Hey, you quit your job to become a landlord, and now you never leave the house?"

"No, I go for a run every morning and occasionally go to the gym to stretch my arms and legs."

The conversation was simple, but the relationship between the two was strange; it was easy to see why, yet neither of them spoke up. Shen Menghan didn't force the issue. She knew that Russell was somewhat chauvinistic, and if Russell didn't speak up, she would stall for time until Russell changed his mind.

That's life. Vows of eternal love are not important, and romantic moments under the moon are just illusions. Only when you get used to each other can things last.

Shen Menghan was prepared for a protracted battle. After all, she was the one who initiated the breakup, and now that she was asking to get back together, she had to make Russell put on airs and calm down.

However, she didn't know that Russell wasn't putting on airs; rather, the difference in strength between the two sides was too great, and he was just being pretentious.

After finishing her late-night snack, Shen Menghan took the bowls and chopsticks to wash them. Everything seemed natural, and Russell didn't think anything was wrong. He sat down at his computer and watched a movie.

Five minutes later, Shen Menghan carried a chair to Russell's side. When she saw the Ultimate Nullifier movie playing on the computer, a knowing look flashed in her eyes. Without saying anything, she sat down and watched it with Russell.

Ultimate Nullifier 3!

Shen Menghan had seen this movie before, and after becoming Reincarnator, she watched it three more times. Every Reincarnator tirelessly watches movies, reads novels, plays games, or watches anime, so she didn't bother Russell and quietly stayed by his side watching.

Unbeknownst to her, Shen Menghan leaned on Russell's shoulder. Russell ignored her, neither pushing her away nor casually putting his arm around her.

After the movie ended, Russell put on Ultimate Nullifier Genisys, still starring the Governor. Actually, this movie is more relevant than Ultimate Nullifier 3. In Ultimate Nullifier 3, the robot played by the Governor is an upgraded version of the T-850, which is slightly different from the card he drew.

As the movie ended, Russell was about to turn on Ultimate Nullifier X when Shen Menghan suddenly grabbed his hand and shook her head. "It's very late, go to sleep early. Staying up late is bad for your health. You've already been drinking goji berry tea."

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Russell was furious. "Don't you have any idea why I soak goji berries in water?"

He coughed lightly, stood up and said, "Alright, it's getting late, I'll see you downstairs."

Shen Menghan lowered her head and said softly, "Oh no, it's almost midnight. It's not safe for me to walk alone at night. Uh... I'll stay here tonight."

Russell: "..."

Damn it, who in Fengning City could make you feel unsafe, Doomsday or Darkseid?

When Shen Menghan said this, she also felt a pang of chest pain. This line didn't fit her strong woman persona, but just like she said to Duan Xinlan, she didn't want to be single, so she had to work harder and decided to try her best to seduce Russell.

Duan Xinlan has found her target; with her looks, it would be hard for any man to refuse her.

Shen Menghan figured the matter was practically a done deal, and she didn't want to be overtaken by someone else, so she had to feed Duan Xinlan the dog food first.

Russell struggled to find the right words, but the point was too obvious, and he really didn't know how to respond. He forced a smile and said, "You're right. It's not safe for a woman like you to walk alone at night. You could easily get Deadman. How about this, I'll get ready, and you can sleep on the sofa tonight, okay?"

Shen Menghan: (￣△￣;)

"If that doesn't work, I'll go and clean up an empty room..." Russell blinked, looking completely innocent.

"No, I'll stay here!"

Shen Menghan glared at Russell angrily. "You sleep in the bed, I'll sleep in the bed too, that's it, understand?"

Russell was furious again. This wasn't just fear of walking alone at night; it was clearly a plot against him. However, considering the disparity in their fighting abilities, he had no chance of winning and could only swallow his anger in humiliation.

"Okay, I understand!"

It's not that he lacks integrity, but rather that the enemy is strong and we are weak, and we are forced by the situation. In military strategy, this is called a delaying tactic!

Half an hour later, Shen Menghan emerged from the bathroom, her long, damp hair styled in a bun, and wearing a white Russell shirt. The combination made her skin appear as delicate as white porcelain, gleaming softly under the light.

Russell narrowed his eyes. Although the enemy was stronger than him, he was not without a chance of winning. He was determined to avenge his defeat tonight and show Supergirl how terrifying a sorcerer could be.

However, there was nothing to fear. In front of Supergirl, Russell proved that wizards were incredibly weak.

"System, use Skill Card..."

"Riding!"

[Skill Card: Riding (Anything can be ridden as long as it has a back)]

After a hard-fought battle, barely managing to hold on until the end, Shen Menghan fell asleep contentedly, while Russell shakily got up and added some hot water to the cup of goji berries.

[Bite!]

[Host acquires skill: Ace Driver]

[Skill: Ace Driver (Any vehicle, even if it's not a vehicle, as long as it moves, Old Driver can drive it skillfully)]

Permanent skill!

Russell: "..."

Russell was speechless. His Vehicle Driving Mastery skills had improved, but instead of becoming a driving god, he had gone astray and become Ace Driver.

Because Supergirl's level was too high, he used 250% of the skill when riding her, and the system automatically upgraded him. After all, if he could ride Superman, what couldn't he ride?

The reasoning was so compelling that Russell didn't know how to refute it, and upon closer examination, it did indeed make some sense.

The next day, after getting up early in the morning and tidying up, Shen Menghan handed the Ring of the Goddess of Fortune to Russell before leaving.

The moment Russell received the ring, the system notified him that the Ring of the Goddess of Fortune had been modified and upgraded, now possessing the function of Space Ring, and had been enhanced by Shen Menghan.

"Last night... I sensed the Magic Power within you. Although I didn't intend to expose you so soon, you should have noticed by now. I am also Reincarnator." Shen Menghan's smile was somewhat forced. Russell had actually embarked on the path of becoming a strengthening mage, and mages were what she hated most. Fate always seemed to be playing tricks on her.

"This ring... is different from the last one?" Russell's expression remained unchanged, as if he had already seen through the trick. He was more concerned about who had enhanced the ring, and he coveted the clever modification method.

"Okay, I asked my teammates to help me level up. You can take it first; it'll save you a lot of Reward Points."

Having already made her point clear, Shen Menghan didn't intend to hide it any longer. She had stuffed quite a few practical items into the ring, but she didn't say it outright. Giving a man face is also one of a woman's modesty.

"Hmph, what do you take me for? I'll earn what I want myself. Now that I've given you this ring, I won't take it back." Russell, looking like a hopeless, hopelessly straight man, shoved the ring away, as if Shen Menghan saying another word would be an insult to him.

Just kidding. I'm reluctant to give you anything else, but if I take the ring back, how am I supposed to mooch off dungeons in the future?

"But..." Shen Menghan was a little dumbfounded, and opened her mouth as if to say something else.

"There's no 'but,' it's decided. Oh, right, didn't you use this ring as an engagement ring? If you return it, I'll immediately find a woman to give it to." Russell waved his hand dismissively, leaving no room for negotiation.

Shen Menghan: "..."

I'm so tired. I feel like Russell's "straight man" traits have become even more pronounced than before!