novelraw Chapter 178: The Kind-hearted Purple Goddess
Chapter 178: The Kind-hearted Purple Goddess
At the border between East China and South China, a place that was originally peaceful now looked like a natural disaster had descended.
The surrounding mountains continuously began to collapse due to minor accidents, and the great river nearby started to breach its banks.
Dark clouds gathered densely, and a torrential rain was about to fall.
Dodging through the falling rocks from the crumbling mountains, Jiang Si ran wildly across the desolate wilderness with Wushui on his back.
Earlier, Jiang Si had been carrying her by hand, but with all sorts of disasters running rampant along the way, he found it too troublesome and simply threw her onto his back, letting her hold on herself.
"Death Note Rule Number One: Once your name is written in the Death Note, you are already a corpse."
A massive bolt of lightning crashed down!
Jiang Si punched the lightning, shattering it!
Wushui, who was still explaining the rules, lost her ability to speak for a moment.
Can a human body scatter lightning?I've never heard of that...
Senior Jincha, where did you find this monster? Have you teamed up with the Witch Association?
"Continue."
Only after Jiang Si urged her did Wushui snap back to reality and hurriedly continue, "Death Note Rule Number Two: Resisting death will only bring about a more terrifying demise."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Disaster Beasts suddenly surged out from ahead, causing Wushui's face to turn pale.
Dozens of Disaster Beasts! Their mere auras were terrifyingly strong!
Yet Jiang Si didn't even try to avoid them, charging straight through as if the Disaster Beasts didn't exist. Just as Wushui was about to open her mouth to speak, she saw a beam of heavenly light descend from the sky.
Those thousands of Disaster Beasts instantly turned into bacon slices and dissipated!
"What was that just now..."
"Now that's what I call a fated death." Jiang Si sneered. "Watch carefully, learn well."
"Are you sure I can learn that?"
"Clearly complies with the principle of irrefutability. Next one, speed."
"Uh, Death Note Rule Number Three: Do not attempt to conceal yourself from death's gaze, it is, has always been..."
Before she could finish, she heard the roar of flames spitting from behind. Wushui turned her head and her eyes widened.
A full dozen elongated fiery trails were charging towards them!
"It's the final defensive line magical weapon from the nearby Disaster Control Bureau! That's the Disaster Beast Mana-guided V3 Annihilation Missile! Once locked on, we're finis—"
Her frantic words were cut off as she saw the dozen missiles suddenly go blind and crash into each other.
They set off a huge fireworks display.
In the shape of a heart, no less.
Wushui felt a bit weak, like she could barely hold on anymore. "Death Note Rule Number Four: Even if the Death Note is destroyed and the names are erased, the rules remain in effect. The curse is irreversible."
The mountainside suddenly collapsed, and falling rubble resembled a tsunami.
Suddenly, a gale-force wind descended from the sky, pressing the tumbling rocks into a massive mudslide that roared down.
Wushui, braving the wind blowing directly into her face, mustered her strength and tightened her grip around Jiang Si.
For some reason, the wind today was bitterly, bitingly cold.
She saw Jiang Si kick open the collapsing mountainside and start sprinting along the mudslide!
Wushui kept looking down at the ground from time to time.
Because this guy's running posture looked as if he were walking on flat ground, to the point where she started having illusions about the mudslide itself.
Could this be fake?
So, holding onto Jiang Si's neck, she carefully tested it with the tip of her toe.
Her shoe flew right off, nearly breaking her toes!
Mom, I'm riding a superhero...
"Alright then, if writing a name unconditionally could kill someone, wouldn't the Curse Realm have ruled the world long ago?"
"Exactly."
At first, she thought the other party only had brute strength, but hearing Jiang Si immediately ask the key question, Wushui couldn't help but admire him. This guy has both brains and brawn.
A formidable physique and a brain sharp enough to detect crucial points.
If there were more people like this, we probably wouldn't need any Magical Girls...
"Death Note Rule Number Five: Equivalent Exchange. When a name is written, the person who writes it dies first, instantly and without delay. That's why there aren't many people in the Curse Realm who can use the Death Note to begin with. The more it's used, the fewer people remain. Back then, Senior Mùjǐn killed a large batch of the Curse Realm's Old World Ghosts in South China, so the Curse Realm now has very few members and doesn't dare to use the Death Note casually."
Although Jiang Si always felt that Mùjǐn, as a Great Emperor, really lacked any sense of imposing presence or mystery.
It was hard to feel she was a peerless genius who suppressed an era.
However, as the situation in the South China region became clearer, it was evident.
Although she herself had no airs, her great deeds as a Great Emperor were truly not lacking.
She did suppress the era of dark turmoil.
Comparing carefully, she's probably more like a Great Emperor who went to the Central Plains, taking a people-friendly route.
"Death Note Rule Number Six: Absolutely do not oppose death! The price of angering death will be the entire world!"
Jiang Si looked up at the sky.
A morning star was shining, and it was getting bigger and bigger.
Wushui also looked up and swallowed hard. "I, I have a bad feeling about this..."
Soon, her phone rang. Wushui immediately answered.
"Wushui? It's Jincha."
"It's me, Senior. We're currently encountering a major rainstorm, a Disaster Beast horde, missile bombardment, and a mudslide. It's snowing for some reason, and I feel an avalanche is coming."
"...It's June, Wushui."
"I know, but death doesn't, Senior."
Jincha massaged her forehead. However, the situation was urgent now, and she couldn't afford to dwell on that. She just asked again, "What's your current situation?"
"Mr. Jiang Si is carrying me on his back while running wildly on a mudslide. Everything is normal for now."
"Generally speaking, running wildly on a mudslide isn't considered normal..." She slightly corrected this retired junior's statement.
Beside her, Mùjǐn said enviously, "Ah, I want to be carried on a back too..."
Jincha could only say somewhat helplessly, "Senior, this is a critical moment. Please don't interrupt casually."
"Sorry~"
When she went to Beihai before, Jincha had contact with An Shiyu.
Although she initially kept saying she was An Shiyu, neither Mùjǐn nor An Shiyu were good at lying.
Jincha quickly saw through the disguise, after all, inner thoughts couldn't be hidden.
Originally, the two strenuously denied the matter, but then, after making a phone call to someone, they suddenly confessed.
Probably someone she trusted deeply told her she could be relied on.
However, for her, the fact that a Full Bloom Magical Girl senior still had a preserved remnant soul was absolutely something that must not be exposed.
Because it meant other Heart Image Remnants might also contain remnant souls of Full Bloom Magical Girl seniors.
Once this matter was made public, the consequences would be unimaginable. Both the old world and the Witch Association would probably go even crazier.
So Jincha also helped keep it secret, but the two exchanged contact information, and Jincha told her to come to her if she had trouble.
And the first thing was to help lift the death curse.
Watching the video feed become clearer and clearer, Mùjǐn and Jincha, sitting in the special mobile command vehicle, saw Jiang Si indeed carrying Wushui on his back while running wildly on a mudslide.
They heard Mùjǐn sigh somewhat proudly, "As expected of my boyfriend..."
Then she immediately refuted herself, "No, he's not."
"Hey, he confessed, you accepted, that makes you boyfriend and girlfriend, right?"
"That confession doesn't count. Even if it did, it has nothing to do with Senior Mùjǐn, right?"
"Why are we so distant? Little An, you're being too formal."
Jincha held her forehead. This self-conversation felt like the left and right brains were fighting each other...
For now, she could only ignore it.
After all, in terms of seniority, Mùjǐn was much older than her. In terms of achievements, Mùjǐn saving South China had always been an idol she admired.
Although meeting her in person was a bit disillusioning, there was still reverence.
"Currently, a satellite is out of control and is falling towards the Aeryin Mountain where you are."
Jiang Si looked up at the star in the sky that was getting bigger and bigger.
To ensure safety, they had been traveling through the wilderness of uninhabited areas.
Otherwise, if this satellite fell, he'd have no choice but to transform.
He leaped up violently and kicked a nearby small hilltop!
The hilltop was sent flying. Jiang Si followed up with another kick, like kicking a soccer ball, fiercely sending the hilltop soaring into the sky!
The massive hilltop collided with the falling satellite. The huge satellite instantly shattered into pieces, falling like rain.
Jiang Si nimbly and swiftly weaved through the falling satellite debris.
Jincha took a deep breath.
In front of her admired idol, she didn't want to appear too undignified.
But watching the non-human in the footage, she never thought maintaining elegance could be so difficult.
The last time she struggled this much to control her expression was a long time ago...
Wait, no, it seems it was just a few days ago, also in Beihai.
"Huh? What is that?"
Mùjǐn beside her suddenly asked, "Didn't the satellite fall?"
Jincha looked down and saw that in the space observation, a huge comet was eagerly flying towards them!
"Death has gone mad!"
...
Kaka also didn't expect Twins to be able to contact the Azure Cloud Sect so quickly.
And even contact the Azure Cloud Sect's second-in-command, the Magical Girl Winter.
She originally thought it would take a lot of effort.
After all, in Kaka's view, the Azure Cloud Sect was the true decision-maker of this world.
Although the Disaster Control Bureau was still the nominal top dog, many Old World Ghosts—whether newcomers, old-timers, those about to enter the coffin, those already in coffins, or even those turned to dust—had tried to negotiate with the Disaster Control Bureau.
After negotiations failed, they would go to the Witch Association.
After all, being in an unfamiliar place, you always need a local guide.
And the local gang organizations were all quite rude.
The Disaster Control Bureau always chased people away, the Witch Association liked to backstab, and other local forces were even more erratic and unpredictable.
However, everyone believed these two organizations were the biggest, capable of deciding the world's fate, so the Old World Ghosts focused on negotiating with them.
But the Curse Realm was an exception.
As someone who observed the entire Heart Image Remnant incident back then, Kaka saw at a glance that the Azure Cloud Sect was extraordinary.
So she was the first to adjust her strategy.
Give up on negotiation requests with the Witch Association and the Disaster Control Bureau, and instead seek an alliance with the Azure Cloud Sect.
After all these years, can't you see the situation clearly? If the Disaster Control Bureau were useful, what would we need the Azure Cloud Sect for!
And after some investigation, it was clear that the Azure Cloud Sect's relationship with both the Witch Association and the Disaster Control Bureau was not good.
Of course, its relationship with the Disaster Control Bureau wasn't hostile either, just not much interaction.
But the Azure Cloud Sect and the Witch Association were practically locked in a fight to the death.
Coincidentally, their Curse Realm was the same.
Back then, being tricked into going to the Mirror Kingdom caused the death of a large number of their members, making them now use the Death Note with extreme caution.
If they weren't careful, they wouldn't need anyone else to finish them off;
they'd wipe themselves out.
So for Kaka, their Curse Realm and the Azure Cloud Sect were practically natural allies!
They shared a common enemy, also didn't get along well with the Disaster Control Bureau, and more importantly, the Curse Realm needed the Azure Cloud Sect's power, and the Azure Cloud Sect probably needed the Curse Realm's pinpoint instant-kill curse ability.
She couldn't think of any reason for the Azure Cloud Sect to refuse cooperation!
However, just in case, Kaka sacrificed a member of the Curse Realm, choosing to take out Simo Tu to express sincerity.
After all, this Simo Tu's performance had been too dazzling. The Azure Cloud Sect must have a headache over him, and the Curse Realm didn't want to see the Witch Association grow stronger either.
Losing one member to kill such a character, weakening the Witch Association while also having a gift for cooperating with the Azure Cloud Sect.
For the Curse Realm, it was a deal that couldn't be more profitable.
When Twins helped contact Winter, Kaka immediately arranged a call with Winter.
After all, meeting in person for the first exchange seemed a bit unsafe. It was better to be prudent, both for the Curse Realm and the Azure Cloud Sect.
However, when she saw Winter appear without any protection, projecting her real self into the Curse Realm space, Kaka was still taken aback.
She remembered asking Twins to tell them about the Curse Realm's curse abilities and even proactively suggested the other side take protective measures to gain trust.
"Uh, Miss Winter, did you forget to take some protective measures..."
"Unnecessary." However, the Azure Cloud Sect's second-in-command just smiled slightly. "The Azure Cloud Sect doesn't need to hide or conceal."
What boldness!
As expected of the second-in-command of an organization that will rule the world in the future, she completely disdains disguise.
Kaka became even more convinced her judgment was correct.
In the future, the Azure Cloud Sect would inevitably replace the Disaster Control Bureau and become the true ruler of this world!
Making connections with the Azure Cloud Sect in advance, becoming allies, was definitely the most correct move!
Although it was just a projection, Kaka still received this Azure Cloud Sect second-in-command with the highest standard of treatment. The elites of the Curse Realm surrounded them, bowing respectfully and solemnly as if saluting Winter.
"Welcome Miss Winter of the Azure Cloud Sect!"
They even laid out a red carpet for her along the way, scattering flowers.
The Curse Realm's independent space was relatively spacious, divided into two layers. The outer layer was protective, guarded by many elites, and even strange curse inscriptions could be seen around.
These were all curses that meant instant death upon contact.
The interior, however, appeared bright and magnificent, with light cyan as the main color tone on the walls, even seeming quite refreshing.
The hall was also simple: just a long table, a few stools, a few paintings hanging around, and almost nothing else.
Kaka eagerly pulled out a stool, letting Winter sit first, then sat down beside her herself, speaking gently, "Our Curse Realm has long wanted to meet the Azure Cloud Sect. I didn't expect to have such an opportunity so soon. It's truly fortunate to meet you."
"Skip the pleasantries."
Winter interrupted her words indifferently. "Let's get straight to the point. I have other matters to attend to and no time to waste."
Immediately, Kaka thought of that Prince of the Mirror Kingdom.
Although the temperament was slightly different, that aloof, keep-your-distance aura was similar.
If the Prince of the Mirror Kingdom was arrogant, then the Winter before her was detached.
Although both were existences she couldn't afford to provoke.
But how to put it... from Winter's eyes, Kaka felt she was even colder and prouder than that Prince.
The Prince's arrogance still treated them as people.
This Winter's gaze didn't seem to be looking at people.
"Apologies, then I'll be direct. The Curse Realm hopes to reach a cooperation agreement with the Azure Cloud Sect. Currently, the Old World Alliance is restless, and in the future, many old worlds will surely attack your world."
Kaka said sincerely, "But we are different. The Curse Realm does not wish to save our own world. We only want a place to survive. The Disaster Control Bureau refused to give us this opportunity. The Witch Association betrayed us. But these two organizations don't matter, because the Disaster Control Bureau is arrogant and overbearing, and the Witch Association is lowly and despicable, destined to perish sooner or later. And we know the true ruler of this world is the Azure Cloud Sect. As long as you are willing, we can live here!"
Winter looked at her with interest, as if appreciating her performance. "Reason?"
Kaka weighed her words. "The Azure Cloud Sect's strength is unquestionable, but it has always been isolated and without support, still unable to quickly surpass the Disaster Control Bureau and the Witch Association. Although the Azure Cloud Sect is powerful, to surpass the Witch Association and the Disaster Control Bureau in influence, it still needs help. And our Curse Realm happens to possess such ability."
Her tone grew more and more fervent, even beginning to envision the future:
"Think about it, Lady Winter. The Azure Cloud Sect is unstoppable on the front lines, while all those who dare to oppose you in the shadows, who are hostile to you, will die from the Curse Realm's curses. Absolute power, plus the pervasive fear of curses—everyone will submit. Then, the entire world will belong to the Azure Cloud Sect! And we only need a tiny piece of territory..."
"Why do you think the Azure Cloud Sect needs your help?"
Winter smiled. "My Azure Cloud Sect needs no allies."
"Please don't refuse so quickly!"
Seeing Winter had no interest, Kaka continued:
"We can also not become allies."
Winter finally showed a bit of interest and inquired, "Meaning?"
Kaka breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said seriously, "Currently, the Curse Realm's combat power is indeed insufficient. We are deeply aware of our shortcomings. Wanting to become allies is a bit wishful thinking. But we can become subordinates of the Azure Cloud Sect. As long as the Azure Cloud Sect provides us with a piece of land, the Curse Realm is willing to become an affiliate of the Azure Cloud Sect, at your disposal!"
Kaka immediately added, "I know mere words lack sincerity, so we have also prepared a gift for the Azure Cloud Sect! This gift represents our Curse Realm's sincerity and our determination to submit!"
Then she saw Winter reveal a half-smiling expression. "What gift?"
Thinking for a moment, Kaka said mysteriously, "An absolutely satisfactory gift for you! One that can allow the Azure Cloud Sect to eliminate future troubles forever, no longer needing to worry about those dirty scoundrels of the Witch Association!"
"I dislike beating around the bush."
"Please don't be impatient. He will be brought over immediately, immediately..."
Actually, Kaka was also a bit puzzled in her heart. It had been quite some time since Simo Tu was hit by the death curse.
To ensure he died sooner, Kaka even made a new deal, guaranteeing death's pursuit would definitely kill him within a short time, lest it drag on too long and displease the Azure Cloud Sect.
Yet until now, the Old World Ghosts outside hadn't been able to bring him back.
"Please rest assured, it won't be long. It's not that I'm deliberately being mysterious..."
Before she could finish speaking, the pitch-black door of the hall was violently smashed open!
Kaka was stunned and immediately turned to look.
She saw a drenched young man walk in from outside.
Stunnedness quickly turned into wild joy. She immediately said, "It's him! Lady Winter, this is the gift we prepared for you. Take his head..."
Then the words got stuck in her throat.
Huh? Where's the head?
She saw the girl who had always been cold and detached towards her, with an indifferent expression, suddenly reveal a gentle smile. Both her eyes and her aura seemed to have changed into a completely different person all of a sudden.
From the lofty second-in-command of the Azure Cloud Sect, she became a gentle, lovely girl.
Kaka was dumbfounded by the other's transformation, her words becoming halting. "It, it's him, Simo Tu..."
But Winter didn't even glance at her, paying no attention.
She just respectfully bowed slightly towards the young man. "Welcome, Sect Master."
"Enough with the false courtesy."
"I am absolutely sincere, Sect Master."
"Is it this person?"
"Mhm, it's her. Also, Sect Master, where's the girl you were carrying on your back earlier?"
"Thrown outside."
"I want a piggyback ride too."
"Don't you have legs?"
"Nope."
"..."
Watching the two interact intimately.
Kaka stared blankly for a long time.
Only when that Simo Tu looked at her did she react. "Hello there, little friend who likes playing with Death Notes."
Then Kaka fell onto the floor with a thud. "Haha, hahaha..."
Scrambling back several steps with her legs, Kaka just shook her head. "Impossible, absolutely impossible! Simo Tu is the rising star of the Witch Association! Don't try to fool me!"
"Are all people in the Curse Realm this neurotic?"
"Don't know. Probably. Playing with curses too much does that to you."
Seeing the two converse completely ignoring her, Kaka's gaze immediately turned fierce.
She took out the Death Note from her bosom, along with a pen.
"I still have the Death Note! I'll write you all to death!"
Then she saw the young man also pull out a small notebook from his own bosom. "Death Note? I have one too."
Kaka looked at the pitch-black notebook. Simo Tu quickly wrote a few words.
When he turned it around, Kaka saw the words he had written on it.
Curse Realm.
But the most obvious were the words next to 'Curse Realm'.
All recent expenses, savings...
Bingtang helplessly rubbed her forehead, thinking she should buy Jiang Si a nicer, more expensive notebook later.
This cheap thing bought for fifty cents on the street was really a bit shabby...
"That's a damn accounting book! You're messing with me!"
Facing Kaka's roar, Jiang Si just sneered, closed the accounting book, and tossed it behind him.
Bingtang caught it steadily.
"Your Death Note's efficiency is too low."
With that, a pitch-black fire lotus rapidly condensed above his palm.
"Watch closely. This is how you use a Death Note."
The next moment, the fire lotus took form.
A pitch-black color instantly enveloped the entire independent space!