Chapter 13: No, who the hell are you?!
After dumping Hui Hui's work on Naruto, Luo Su quickly returned to his residence.
Thanks to the sweat of Hui Hui and Naruto, and Valon's selfless generosity, his life was gradually getting back on track.
But, it also brought some problems.
For example, due to the law of causality, the Thousand Years of Death, he acted like a really arrogant villain in front of Talulah.
Talulah, the adopted daughter of Grand Duke Koschei, the Black Serpent.
Koschei, the immortal from Slavic mythology; that demon was inside Talulah's body, waiting for Talulah to accept him and be assimilated by him.
Since he left a deep impression on Talulah, he would obviously be noticed by the Black Serpent.
And that monster, who fancies himself the national will of Ursus, upon discovering a force suspected of wanting to seize the throne of Victoria, it would be unscientific if he didn't react.
Hmm, he might encounter some probing later?
Seems a bit troublesome.
But, on second thought, it doesn't seem like a big deal.
After all, Hui Hui had already gone to prepare items that could utilize the Shadow Mask.
The Shadow Legion, as their name suggests, are both demons and shadows.
They can lurk in shadows, and can even achieve effects similar to spatial leaps through shadows.
In fact, using the Shadow Legion as laborers is completely wrong.
— Their true calling is assassins.
Imagine waking up to find yourself surrounded by a hundred or so ninjas; without the invincible traits of Big-Nosed Jackie Chan's furniture store, your balls would be kicked to smithereens.
Even if the old pervert snake goes all out, he could have the Shadow Legion take him away, or simply have a Chat Group member open a portal... He'd go back to Valon's world to find other masks, and then directly lead the Ghost Shadow Legion to rush these guys.
Thinking of this, Luo Su's mood improved significantly, and he prepared to sleep.
Then—
"Oh, buddy, did you forget something?"
In his vision, the prompter suddenly popped up.
Huh?
Luo Su was stunned.
"You promised to help Raiden Mei feed Kiana."
Luo Su understood.
It seemed there was such a thing.
Raiden Mei's keys and bank card were all in his hands.
It's just that Valon suddenly gave him the Lord's statue and the Shadow Mask; he was so busy thinking about how to control the Ghost Shadow Legion and torture the Lord that he forgot about this.
Emm... Luo Su looked at the night outside the window, his expression a bit embarrassed.
Kiana had been completely forgotten by him.
Although he didn't know Kiana at all, he naturally wouldn't feel guilty for letting her down, but this was, after all, something Raiden Mei had asked him to do... Luo Su still cared about Raiden Mei's feelings.
After all, she was a member of the Chat Group; barring any accidents, everyone would be in the same boat in the future.
As one of the grasshoppers, Luo Su obviously couldn't do things that would greatly infuriate another grasshopper.
"Host, are you suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's at such a young age?"
The system's response was quite merciless.
"Is there a possibility that you're too useless? If you had given me a simulated star chart or the Ophiuchus Saint Cloth at the start, would I be this busy?"
Luo Su got up and started packing, while also retorting to the prompter on him.
Actually, there wasn't much to prepare.
After all, the Dragon Talisman was in the mine as equipment, and the Shadow Mask was taken to Crimson Demon Village by Hui Hui.
The only thing he could take was a Sheep Talisman.
Honestly, going to the Honkai World with just a Sheep Talisman was a bit reckless. The energy in the Honkai World's worldview is Honkai energy, which is extremely corrosive. Honkai energy in a normal environment is very low and not very harmful, but if you encounter an infection source, you'll definitely be in trouble.
But fortunately, the mission this time was just to find Kiana, drop a bank card in front of her, and then return.
If he wanted to be even more secure.
He could directly use the Sheep Talisman's ability to send a dream, telling Kiana in the dream where Raiden Mei's bank card and apartment keys were.
If he wanted to add some drama, he could coldly say, "Now take this money and get out of the Raiden Family."
Hmm, the advantage is having fun, the disadvantage is that Kiana might load the Dragon King script and directly become the Herrscher of Flamescion in two days, beating Luo Su's dog head.
Cough cough, for the sake of his dog head, no more drama.
Thinking this, Luo Su quickly changed his clothes and then sent a Crossing application to Raiden Mei... The taste of eel rice is excellent. Dipping the eel in a sweet and savory sauce, then placing it over white rice, the combination of the rice's sweetness and the eel's flavor instantly activates the taste buds.
Sukiyaki, with a special Japanese sauce as its base, adding sliced meat and various vegetables, cooked and then dipped in raw egg, is also extremely delicious.
Of course, for people with high physical exertion, fried foods are the most delicious of all.
Wrapping seafood, fresh vegetables, and other ingredients in an egg batter, then deep-frying them, results in an explosion of calories and supreme enjoyment.
The white-haired girl walked along the food street, exuding an aura of a starving ghost, making people look on in awe.
Kiana Kaslana.
Daughter of Kaslana and Schariac.
From a bloodline perspective, she was a true noble young lady, one could even say a princess.
But, just as one becomes Hokage by being revered, only those with power and influence can be called a princess.
Kiana felt that she was not at all like a young lady.
Instead, she was like a refugee.
Chang Kong City is a very prosperous city.
And prosperous cities are never short of delicious food.
"So hungry…"
The girl felt her wallet, shook it vigorously, and then a single hundred-yen coin fluttered out.
One hundred yen, equivalent to three RMB.
Clearly, this was not enough to fill the hungry Samoyed's stomach.
Kiana was very hungry.
Not just hungry, but extremely hungry.
When she was very young, her father mysteriously disappeared, and she had to leave Northern Europe to search for him.
She heard that a white-haired man was active in Chang Kong City, so she came here.
However, she didn't find the white-haired uncle; instead, she encountered the byproduct of the Honkai source—the zombies.
The Kaslana are a family of knights.
Out of a sense of honor, she naturally stayed, attempting to deal with the problems in this city.
Investigating the Honkai source alone was undoubtedly arduous, inefficient, and extremely energy-consuming.
Kiana clutched her stomach, her expression very pained.
She hadn't found Siegfried, hadn't caught the Honkai source, and had been hungry all day.
Life seemed to have lost all meaning.
Only Mei's chest offered some warmth.
Thinking of a certain beautiful senior, Kiana's expression finally brightened.
Raiden Mei.
The senior who was willing to offer her all help, and also her best friend over the years.
Elegant, calm, accustomed to taking care of people.
Just being with her made her feel warm.
Her old man once said that when you meet someone who makes your heart flutter, you should strike hard; a man's pursuit should be as grand and magnificent as a rumbling earthquake!!
Undoubtedly, Raiden Mei was the person worth her utmost pursuit.
Thinking of this, Kiana's steps couldn't help but quicken.
Like a nimble cat, she easily scaled the high wall and entered a very luxurious apartment complex.
In her sight, a certain apartment light was on.
Mei... Is she waiting for me?
The girl's face was filled with excitement.
Oh oh oh oh!!
Was Mei used to preparing meals for her, and even decided to leave the light on because she hadn't eaten?
This was too much like a fairy tale.
Smiles constantly bloomed on Kiana's face.
This was a big step in their emotional development!
Taking the elevator upstairs, knocking on the door, waiting for the beautiful girl to open it for her.
Kiana's face was full of smiles.
After she knocked, in less than five seconds, the sound of the lock turning came from the door.
Mei, I'm here!!
The smiling girl leaned forward slightly, then rushed straight in. Based on her past experience, this position would perfectly hit Mei's chest, allowing her to fully enjoy the bouncy softness.
Charge, charge, charge!!!
Following her usual experience, the girl transformed into a train king.
But, whether it was an illusion or not, she felt that Mei's chest was not only not soft, but rather a bit... uncomfortably hard.
Feeling that the touch was a bit off, Kiana vigilantly raised her head.
A man with a piece of bread in his mouth had a troubled expression.
???
Who are you!!
Kiana, this girl, is even more lecherous than I thought.
Luo Su looked at the girl who had directly slammed her face into his upper abdomen. He was quite a bit taller than Raiden Mei, and judging by the current position of her face, she was aiming for Raiden Mei's chest.
One glance, and it was clear: a pure yuri pervert.
Luo Su quickly came to this conclusion.
If this got out, the Kaslana Family's already meager reputation would probably be completely wiped out.
However, that had nothing to do with him.
He was just here to deliver something.
Thinking this, Luo Su calmly pulled out a bank card from his pocket and handed it over.
"Here's your living expenses. Mei won't have time to prepare your three meals from now on."
Won't have time to prepare her three meals from now on?
It was like a bolt of lightning struck.
Kiana stiffened as if she had been struck by lightning.
Why wouldn't she have time to prepare her three meals anymore?
She stepped back in disbelief, looking at the apartment that had almost become her second home. In her mind, it was her and Raiden Mei's love nest.
Here, she couldn't come anymore?
Her brain trembled.
Her heart twitched.
Kiana looked around, seemingly trying to find the source of this unexpected news.
Naturally, her gaze focused on the man who had opened the door.
His features were striking, his eyebrows prominent.
Even with the casual act of opening the door with bread in his mouth, he exuded a sense of uninhibited freedom rather than sloppiness.
If you were to ask why he was described as 'Chic' (unfettered/elegant) rather than 'Laziness' (lazy)... it was naturally because he was handsome.
Xi Shi clutching her heart would evoke pity, while Dong Shi doing the same would make people feel their sanity draining.
Luo Su clearly leaned more towards the former.
Undoubtedly, he was a very handsome fellow.
If he were to invite someone for a coffee at a street cafe, ninety-nine percent of women would probably give him a chance.
Such a guy appearing in Raiden Mei's home... "This is... my husband, Kiana, why don't you introduce yourself too."
In a daze, Kiana seemed to see a girl in a wedding dress shyly putting her arm around the man next to her, saying this to her.
Ah ah ah ah!!!!
Not that! Not that!
Kiana felt as if a thousand Ottos were galloping through her head.
Is this child stupid?
Luo Su looked at the girl, who was stiff as if she had been stared at by the legendary Medusa, with a puzzled expression.
"Do you want it or not?"
"If not, I'm leaving."
Luo Su said this.
Just like a statue in a horror story being cracked open to reveal the human body inside, Kiana finally snapped back to reality, regaining her ability to move as a living being.
"Who are you!!!"
Kiana felt her entire body burning up.
Desire flowed through her blood.
Yes, the desire to attack.
He took Mei away from her, and now he was going to humiliate her with charity?!
Outrageous!!!
Her sapphire eyes almost turned crimson, making one suspect that in the next instant, she would start breathing fire like Talulah, ready to roast Luo Su into barbecue.
This guy, he couldn't possibly be taking her as an imaginary love rival, could he?
Ah... it feels like we're about to fight.
Luo Su looked at the person who seemed ready to pull out twin pistols and perform Kaslana Gun-Fu at any moment, with a troubled expression.
He didn't really like fighting.
He needed to clear up the misunderstanding quickly, otherwise, there would be a fight. But explaining his relationship with Raiden Mei involved the Chat Group, which would be very troublesome to explain.
So, let him tell a little lie.
"Luo Su, Mei's distant cousin."
The young man answered simply.
"For various reasons, she was taken away, but she was worried about her friend named Kiana, so she asked me to look after her."
The young man looked at Kiana again, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny.
Like an elder scrutinizing a son-in-law.
"Mei said you were a lively, cute, and very polite child... She said I would like you very much. Now it seems her judgment might be a bit off."
Ah... Kiana instantly froze.
Not an enemy.
Hmm, he knew her name, so he clearly knew Mei and was very familiar with her, and he even claimed to be Mei's cousin.
Wait... cousin!
In that case, isn't he the older brother-in-law?!
Wait... so, she had just put on an act as if she was going to beat up her older brother-in-law?
Like a dam opening and gushing out water, Kiana's anger instantly vanished.
No, it wasn't just vanishing.
It went straight to below zero!!!
Asking for help, please, what if I put on an act as if I was going to beat up my older brother-in-law the first time I met him? Is there still hope?
If she could connect her brain to the internet, Kiana would quickly type out this question, along with a GIF of herself kowtowing for help.
She only wished for a glimmer of hope.
She believed that the omnipotent netizens would definitely be able to help, definitely!!!
It's just—
"Miss Kiana Kaslana, how much longer are you going to keep your fists clenched?"
In her perception, a giant, Titan-like young man looked down at her, his tone like that of Yama, announcing that this short-sighted thing should be sent directly to the eighteenth layer, to have a layer all to herself.
Kiana's lips stiffly pulled into a smile.
"Haha... Brother Luo Su, hello."
"I'm not well."
"The card's password is Mei's birthday. If you don't even know that, you can just get lost."
The young man placed the bank card on the table, snorted coldly, and then turned away, giving Kiana no chance to try and butter him up.
Ah!!!!
This was really going to be the end of her!
Kiana's brain worked faster than ever before.
At a speed that even Luo Su found astonishing, the girl quickly pulled out the best tea from Raiden Mei's house, brewed it, and then, with an extremely fawning expression, brought it to Luo Su's hand.
"Hm?"
Luo Su made a sound.
"I don't recall asking you to make me tea."
This guy was actually putting on an act!
"Mei mentioned you to me, um, Brother Luo Su seems a bit cold, but he's actually a very good person."
Kiana, in a moment of quick thinking, immediately started using the cold reading trick.
Since he claimed to be Mei's cousin, she would use Mei's identity as an intermediary to ease the atmosphere.
Luo Su didn't seem like a very lively person, so someone must have said he was cold. Besides, most people had a pretty good self-image.
Many corrupt officials thought they were honest people who had made one or two small mistakes.
This was a matter of self-perception.
Kiana believed that Luo Su would think of himself as a gentle and easy-going person.
Hmm, first use Mei to get closer, then subtly flatter him!
I'm such a genius!
Kiana gave herself a mental thumbs-up.
?!
Luo Su looked at the person who was openly lying, stunned. For a moment, he almost really thought he had a cousin named Mei.
Good heavens... she's really putting on a show, isn't she?
"Are you two that close?"
Luo Su's expression seemed to relax a little, then he frowned and massaged his shoulder.
Kiana instantly perked up, then, extremely obediently, she went behind Luo Su and, with precise force, began to tap his shoulder.
"Mm-hmm, Mei and I are the best of sisters!!"
This Bai Mao Tuan Zi had completely mastered the art of reading people, and she even tried to make her voice a little softer.
"By the way, Brother Luo Su, how's your neck? You must work very hard every day."
Good heavens.
She's really turning into a tea-drinker!
Luo Su had a new understanding of a certain seemingly carefree Paramecium.
This girl was a master at speaking to people in their own language!
Things seemed to be getting interesting.
Luo Su felt the perfect amount of pressure on his shoulder, and a strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Your strength is a bit weak. Also, my shoulder isn't sore. Instead of massaging my shoulder, you should help me relax my cervical spine."