San Tian Liang Jiao
Chapter 1123 Mission Complete
The night deepened, but the gaudy city remained boisterous.
Countless zombies shed their daytime attire, transformed themselves, and returned to the streets, seeking souls as empty as their own, to comfort and satisfy each other.
Many others chose to curl up in their nests, using a screen and a keyboard to impersonate the kind of people they could never be, seeking validation and venting their stress.
Humans always find a way to make themselves comfortable.
But tonight, our protagonists are creatures other than humans…
It was a cat, or rather, a female demon from Hell in the form of a male cat.
Assass, wasn't her real name, her true name was…
"Kui Moli, long time no see… I almost didn't recognize you…"
As those words rang out, Assass, or rather… Kui Moli (Gremory, also known as "Gimory," 56th of the 72 pillars of demons under Solomon, holding the rank of Duke) was resting on a swing in the park.
Hearing the words, she slowly stood up and stretched lazily. "I see…" she yawned, "To win, those guys in Heaven have completely abandoned their morals…" She turned her head and looked at the "person" who was talking to her.
At this moment, in the empty park, the figure standing by the swing, speaking to a cat… was a lion; to be precise, a lioness.
"Yes…" the lioness replied, "But then again, the side you're loyal to… never had anything like morals to begin with…"
"Heh… true." Kui Moli smiled and continued, "Then… Atalanta, what's your purpose in coming here today…" As she said this, her tone suddenly turned cold, "Don't tell me you're here to take my life for those guys in Heaven?"
"Heh… even if they dared to suggest it, I wouldn't agree." Atalanta replied, "I'm just a mercenary, I don't want to be a scapegoat for some big shots for such a small reward."
"I understand…" Kui Moli continued, "No wonder your husband didn't come with you…" As she spoke, she jumped off the swing and came in front of the other party, "Your mission is just to stall me, right?"
"It's best if you understand that." Atalanta replied, "We're all old acquaintances, I advise you… let's just chat casually, it's better for both of us. If you insist on fighting me, it won't change the outcome, and it'll make the process very ugly…"
As the words fell, both sides fell silent.
If someone passed by at this time, they would see such a strange scene—a lion and a cat, in the park at night, under the dim streetlights… sitting opposite each other, silently confronting each other.
About a minute later, Kui Moli spoke again, with a long sigh, "Alas… there's really no way around it…"
"So… you agree with my suggestion?" Atalanta replied.
"No, it's just that when I think about what's about to happen…" Kui Moli's eyes changed abruptly at this moment, "I feel very helpless…"
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At the same moment, in Feng Bujue's home.
"Let me guess…" When Jue Ge came out of the bathroom, he saw a lion sitting on the floor in the middle of the living room at a glance, but his tone was still calm, "The zoo was attacked by some radical protection organization?"
"Hehe… you're very humorous, Feng Bujue." It was a male lion, and the voice coming from its throat was also male, "But I think, this kind of humor that's out of place and inappropriate is somewhat sarcastic."
"Okay, then I won't be sarcastic to you." Feng Bujue said as he came to the sofa and sat down, "May I ask who you are, and what brings you here?"
"My name… is Hippomenes." Hippomenes announced his name, and then said, "I'm here to bring a message to you on behalf of 'someone'."
"Hehe…" Feng Bujue laughed, "Do you know what happened to the last guy who came to bring me a message… in the end?"
"Are you talking about Zechariah?" Hippomenes replied.
"Looks like you know." Feng Bujue laughed.
"Yes… everyone knows about it." Hippomenes replied in a rather relaxed tone, "So, the big shots 'above' have changed their strategy…"
Hearing these words, a lot of information flashed through Feng Bujue's mind in an instant: "In other words… those big shots in Heaven have become smarter now. They realized that direct intervention couldn't succeed, so they started looking for 'third-party' forces… like you… to help."
"I didn't say anything…" Hippomenes turned his head away, and said in a self-deceiving tone, " 'Heaven' or anything… it's all your own wild guess."
"Hehe…" Jue Ge saw this and sneered twice, "I roughly understand your position, tell me… what does 'someone' want you to convey?"
"Um…" Hippomenes turned his head again and stared into Jue Ge's eyes, " 'That one' wants you to return from your lost path…"
"Ha! I take back that sentence 'they've become smarter'." Feng Bujue had only heard half a sentence, and immediately interjected with a dry laugh.
"Don't worry, they are, after all, people from 'that side', some things have to be said." Hippomenes continued, "Anyway, as long as you can return from your lost path… whatever conditions Woody offers you, they will accept them all."
"Oh." Feng Bujue heard the words, leaned back on the sofa, thought for a few seconds, and then replied, "Okay… please go and tell that moron who asked you to convey the message…"
"Hey… it's not good to talk like that." Hippomenes was sweating, and he quickly interrupted Jue Ge, "I repeat, that person is a 'big shot'."
"Is that so…" Feng Bujue responded impatiently, "Okay, please go and tell that messenger, whose intelligence is obviously below average but whose status is very high…"
His words made Hippomenes roll his eyes, but this time… the lion didn't say anything else, because he was afraid that Jue Ge would say something even more unpleasant after being interrupted a second time.
"…just ask him, if it were me… who proposed that he 'abandon the light and embrace the darkness' and act as a spy for Hell; and the conditions I offered were exactly the same as his treatment in Heaven, would he do it?" Feng Bujue continued, "Wait until his IQ can figure this out, and then come talk to me."
"Alas…" Hippomenes sighed, "Then you just don't agree?"
"Isn't that nonsense? Do you think everyone is as stupid as 'that one'?" Feng Bujue asked back.
Hippomenes didn't respond to this question, but said: "According to that one's meaning, if you don't agree, then I have to convey another message…"
"Isn't it just intimidation, what new tricks can that idiot have?" Feng Bujue naturally guessed right.
"Since you've guessed it, I won't beat around the bush…" Hippomenes continued, "His original words are—'The game will eventually end, but your life is far from over, I have countless ways to make your future life miserable'."
"Oh?" At this moment, Feng Bujue's eyes, aura… instantly became completely different.
Even Hippomenes couldn't help but feel a chill, and his expression became a little more serious.
"Then you should also bring my words to him, unchanged…" Feng Bujue leaned forward, and said to Hippomenes in a cold tone, "You tell him—'Whether it's the game or life… as long as I want to, I can afford to play and I can win. And you will pay the price for what you said to me today.'"
"Uh…" Hippomenes swallowed, "Okay… I will definitely bring your words." After he finished speaking, he already had the intention to leave, "Then… I'll take my leave today…"
"Wait." Unexpectedly, Jue Ge stopped him.
"I… is there anything else?" For some reason, Hippomenes was a little scared in front of this mortal, Jue Ge.
"It's not a big deal, just want to confirm…" Feng Bujue said, "A few days ago, were you the one who brought a message to 'Shi Long'… too?"
"Oh~" Hippomenes understood what the other party meant, and he didn't have anything to hide, "That's right, it was me. However, I didn't use my current appearance when I brought him the message."
"Understandable." Feng Bujue continued, "The reaction of most people when they see a lion outside of a cage is probably to scream and run away."
"That's one of the reasons…" Hippomenes continued, "Because I didn't want to explain too much to him, so I transformed into an appearance that was very close to what humans imagine as an 'angel'… you know… the kind with armor, wings on their back, blond hair, blue eyes, and a constipated look on their face."
"After transforming, you brought him a message of intimidation?" Feng Bujue asked, taking over the other party's words.
"Hehe… that's normal, isn't it?" Hippomenes said, "He's far from the level where someone would 'negotiate terms' with him, so for him… the simplest and most effective way is to threaten the safety of his family and friends to achieve the goal. Anyway, he can't call the police, and even if he does… no one will believe what he says."
"Then…" Feng Bujue continued, "Then please, transform back to that appearance, and take the time to tell him that 'Feng Bujue has already taken care of the previous intimidation… for you'."
"What?" Hippomenes was stunned, "How do you want to take care of it? Before that… do you know what you want to 'take care of'?"
"Isn't it just a moron? Don't worry, I can take care of it." Feng Bujue responded in a very arrogant tone, "Just pass on the message."
"Hey hey… who do you think I am?" Hippomenes said, "Even if it's just conveying a message, I have to charge a considerable reward."
"If you don't pass it on, I'll report you to the judge." Feng Bujue blurted out.
Hippomenes's face changed when he heard this: "Hmph… don't scare me… I was originally a third party, and I'm only responsible for conveying messages, and I didn't implement anything… the judge can't control this kind of thing!"
"Um… that makes sense." Feng Bujue nodded when he heard the words, but the next second, he changed the subject, "But… do you think that Judge is a reasonable person?"
Hippomenes narrowed his eyes and muttered: "What do you mean?"
"I don't mean anything, I'm just thinking…" Feng Bujue said with a half-smile, "Those guys who 'directly interfered with the competition' were all blown up with a snap of his fingers, so what about your situation… 'due to conveying messages for some people, you interfered with the competition'? Will he snap a lighter finger and blow up your balls?"
"Okay, okay… you win…" Hippomenes paced back and forth in the living room, and his tone of voice already revealed regret, "I shouldn't have gotten involved in this mess in the first place…"
"Then I'll take it that you've agreed." Feng Bujue responded weakly and stood up from the sofa, "Alright, if there's nothing else… please leave." As he spoke, he tilted his head and used his eyes to signal towards Ruo Yu's door, "You can feel it too, right… the one behind the door has been considering whether to come out and beat you up."
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Later that night, in the park.
"Hehehe…" Woody appeared abruptly as always, and gave a lewd laugh before speaking, "You've regressed…"
"Yeah… I haven't fought in too long, so I'm a bit rusty." At this time, Kui Moli had already turned back into a cat, lying on the ground and licking her wounds.
About ten minutes ago, Hippomenes, who had returned from Jue Ge's place, came here, ended the battle, and took the injured Atalanta away.
And after Kui Moli confirmed that Feng Bujue was fine, she was in no hurry to return.
"Hehe… that's not what I meant." Woody said with a smile, "I mean… if it were the old you, you wouldn't have fought this fight at all."
"Hmph…" Kui Moli snorted and replied, "You talk like you know me very well."
"Hehehe…" Woody didn't say anything more on this issue, just smiled silently.
"Speak, what bad news did you bring again?" A few seconds later, Kui Moli asked again.
"This time it's not bad news." Woody replied, "I'm just here to notify you that the mission is over."
Hearing the word "over," Kui Moli was obviously stunned.
"Is this really okay?" After a moment, she replied, "Feng Bujue's ability may awaken at any time…"
"That's no longer your concern." Woody interrupted her and said in a deep voice, "Now the game has entered the final stage, and the council will personally come forward to strictly control it… even the judge's authority is restricted to a certain extent, let alone others…" When he said this, he also revealed a bit of helplessness, "Alright, it's 'inconvenient to talk' here, come back with me first…"
"I…" Kui Moli thought for a while, but still didn't say Jue Ge and Ruo Yu's names, "Don't you need to say hello to 'them'?"
"No need." Woody replied, and the sinister smile returned to his face, "Hehe… tomorrow, I will personally visit… those two."