Chapter 34: Godfather! I Want To Improve So Badly!
The disinfectant smell suddenly became pungent.
The reaction of the familiar Female Grim Reaper Tessa, whom he had known for two days, left Ian confused. He even suspected if he had mistaken her for someone else, and what he was seeing now was Grim Reaper Tessa’s twin sister?
There are quite a few Grim Reapers.
Grim Reapers exist all over the world, distributed in every place with life in every corner of the world. They are a kind of higher life wandering in the mortal realm, with the duty to guide those who have departed to their rightful destinations. Places like hospitals are definitely frequented by Grim Reapers.
Every soul about to pass will encounter a Grim Reaper.
There are also theories and evidence suggesting that Grim Reapers might be a special kind of angel, just with duties different from those angels in heaven; the essence of life can be seen as a special form of angel. And regardless of which theory, the undisputed fact is that all Grim Reapers’ authority comes from the “Death Knight” among the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
He is the most special one among the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, second only to God, one of the oldest lives in the universe, and like Miss Death, an incarnation of the concept of death.
And precisely because of this.
【Death Knight’s Kin】 identity could indeed bring Ian immense benefits. Of course, it could also be an immense cost, but either way, it’s something current Ian cannot refuse.
What does the Big Shot think.
Ian cannot guess.
He only knows that if there are benefits, he will accept them submissively; if there are downsides, he will resist fiercely without fail. And from the current perspective, being able to see the existence of Grim Reapers is still a pretty good benefit.
“Tessa?”
Ian saw the Female Grim Reaper walking toward him.
“Huh?”
The Female Grim Reaper’s expression became even more surprised. Clearly, Ian had not mistaken her; she was indeed Female Grim Reaper Tessa. However, she showed a strangeness toward Ian as if meeting him for the first time.
“Seriously, you can’t be mad just because I used your blessing—no, your curse—to slack off in the restroom a few times, and now pretending not to know me, right?”
Ian’s first reaction was that the fickle super old woman’s petty mindset.
However.
“I don’t understand what you’re saying, child. You shouldn’t be able to see me; this violates the rules.” The Female Grim Reaper’s eyes were full of doubt, and her expression was so confused it didn’t seem like acting.
“Are you sure we haven’t met?”
Ian’s Adam’s apple bobbed.
Very nervous.
Not just because of the approaching Female Grim Reaper, nor merely her unfamiliar attitude, but because as she got closer, he didn’t smell that pleasant scent.
This made Ian shudder upon further thought.
If the Female Grim Reaper Tessa in front of him was not the same as the one he had met, then who exactly was the fake Tessa he had seen?
【Temporary Curse: For the next twenty-four hours, you will be immune to death.】
Besides Grim Reapers.
Who else has the rights to issue such a curse?
Cold sweat.
Started breaking out on Ian’s forehead.
Perhaps his subconscious mind already had some guesses, but Ian’s will and soul clearly had their own ideas; he was unwilling to think about the reason for his cold sweat.
Refuse to think.
Round it off, then self-deceive four or five more times, and it approximates the whole world still being calm and peaceful. Ian gradually regained his calm through his perfect logic closed loop.
“Have we met?” The Female Grim Reaper stopped in front of Ian. The two were close, one tall and one short. She examined Ian with a serious expression and then shook her head.
“I’m very unfamiliar with you. I think this is our first meeting.” Female Grim Reaper Tessa found no trace of any memory related to Ian in her long memory.
“Gulp~”
The boy’s swallowing sound became clearer.
The corridor lights suddenly flickered.
The Female Grim Reaper suddenly turned her head toward the room where rescue was underway. On the instrument connected to the patient’s chest, the ECG representing life fluctuations was about to flatten into a straight line.
“Sorry, I don’t have much time. Though I don’t know why you can see me, this isn’t right.” The Female Grim Reaper raised her slightly pale right hand.
“Relax, there won’t be any pain. You need to forget our encounter. I think such a special fate will guide our reunion when you leave this world in the future.”
The Female Grim Reaper’s voice was very gentle, even carrying a sense of intimacy. Her hand was about to touch Ian’s forehead, but she found Ian proactively leaning his head forward.
Only.
The Female Grim Reaper’s hand didn’t touch the boy’s forehead; instead, the boy with his mouth open bit down on her wrist, catching her off guard and making her entire body stiffen in place.
“What are you doing?”
Female Grim Reaper Tessa was completely baffled; she felt Ian’s teeth exerting force.
Moments later.
“Sorry, facing your unorthodox attack, I just wanted to try.” Ian awkwardly released her hand and politely pulled out a tissue to wipe the saliva from the Female Grim Reaper’s hand.
“It seems Einstein’s theory still has its limitations.” Ian’s expression was melancholic; he actually didn’t want to believe science has limits and preferred to think his teeth weren’t good enough.
“????”
This newly met Tessa was still confused. She could understand every word Ian said but couldn’t comprehend what he meant. However, she discovered something unbelievable.
“Teeth marks.”
The Female Grim Reaper raised her wiped hand and saw clear teeth marks emerging on her bitten wrist, conveying a bodily sensation she had never experienced.
That was pain.
This was absolutely impossible. Grim Reapers should be immune to all physical harm from the human world. Ian, knowing Grim Reaper traits, could roughly understand the Female Grim Reaper’s confusion.
“I think it’s because of this. Can’t you see it?” Ian raised his hand back, where the mark from the Death Knight was flashing.
“Some magic power?”
The Female Grim Reaper couldn’t see it or sense it. She just frowned slightly and suddenly spoke into the air, “Andrew, I need some help here.”
As the words fell.
The next moment.
A man in a black uniform with slicked-back hair appeared silently behind Ian. He was clearly a Grim Reaper too; his distinct-knuckled hand pressed directly onto Ian’s crown.
“Tessa, you can’t even handle a little boy with spirit vision?” The voice from behind carried laziness, and he mischievously squeezed Ian’s head hard.
“Brother, you’re messing up my hair.” Ian was first startled, then without hesitation turned around and delivered a backhand punch to the Grim Reaper behind him.
Hit precisely.
The handsome Grim Reaper named Andrew stiffened up, then knelt on the ground, incredulously clutching his crotch with both hands, letting out a near-heart-wrenching howl.
“It’s broken! It’s really broken! It shouldn’t break!”
Increasingly painful.
This made the male Grim Reaper roll on the ground madly. Around them, there were many passing people, but they couldn’t see the Grim Reapers and just gave strange looks to the oddly behaving boy.
“This is impossible! You can really hurt a Grim Reaper!” Female Grim Reaper Tessa saw her companion’s misery, felt her legs tighten, and quickly backed away to put distance between her and Ian.
Ian didn’t answer the Female Grim Reaper’s question. After discovering he could really harm a life like a Grim Reaper, he just lifted his fist with the flashing mark thoughtfully.
“This should be the big date you gave me, right, Big Shot.” Ian pulled out the mysterious pendant from his clothes and held it to his mouth like making a telephone call.
“If it’s really you, then trouble the Big Shot to make a sound! Otherwise, I might have to call you Godfather.” Ian’s tone wasn’t actually flattering.
It just carried a longing to progress, to exploit bugs and level up every day. This “telephone” call might not have connected, as Ian heard no whisper from the Ancient God.
However.
【Death Knight’s Kin】
On the status bar.
The original icon was twisting.
Deforming.
【Death Knight’s Follower】
It changed in appearance and in name.
