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Chapter 1440: Chapter 1439: Courting Death!! (Roll Over Here, Roll Over There)

The girl in the mirror was lively and beautiful, incredibly cute. Her two red ponytails swayed with the movements of their owner, full of youthful energy. Just looking at her made people feel seriously dazzled.

”Hmm, I’m definitely the cutest.”

Transformed into Red Ponytail, Fang Zheng contentedly glanced at her reflection in the mirror and nodded. Hmph, what’s with all the talk of crossdressing. If I could bring my Transformation Bracelet into the World of Love, I’d show everyone what it means to be the world’s number one princess.

But come to think of it, if I could bring my Transformation Bracelet into the World of Love, I wouldn’t have encountered so many vexing situations.

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng let out a helpless sigh. If only I could transform in the World of Love, I probably wouldn’t have ended up almost getting stabbed with a kitchen knife. After all, if I transformed into a girl, no matter how much others liked me, they wouldn’t want to confess, right?

Of course, maybe some guys would confess to me... Just thinking about it is kind of disgusting!

Though, on second thought, there didn’t seem to be many men in that world.

Hehe.

Forget it, let’s not worry about these things for now. I’ll go buy a gift for Yuzhu.

After all, every time Fang Zheng goes to her house, it’s always free food and lodging, so I have to at least bring a little gift, right?

As for what to buy... Of course, it’s food.

First, it can express my intentions; second, we can share it.

A win-win!

So, what kind of food should I buy?

Walking down the street, Fang Zheng pondered while looking around. At this moment, Fang Zheng was still in her twin ponytail form, since she planned to visit Yuzhu’s house; the act had to be convincing. Fang Zheng didn’t intend to invite Yuzhu to the festival; knowing her personality, she wasn’t interested in crowded places, so it was merely a simple visit.

However, right then, a low voice reached Fang Zheng’s ears.

”Are you Asakami Fujino?”

”Hmm?”

Upon hearing the somewhat familiar voice, Fang Zheng turned her head, looking towards the direction of the sound. Across the street corner, a tall, imposing middle-aged man, dressed in a trench coat with a cold, stern expression as if someone owed him a fortune, was standing there. Opposite him was a girl in Liyuan’s uniform.

At the moment, the girl was looking at the man with confusion.

”Ah, yes, that’s me. Is there something you need?”

”Are you in pain?”

”Eh? I don’t understand what you mean...”

Looking at the man before her, Asakami Fujino was puzzled. In fact, after entering Liyuan, Fiore, who had learned about Asakami Fujino’s situation from Fang Zheng, once arranged a medical check-up and cured her spinal and appendicitis issues. Currently, Asakami Fujino was gradually recovering, and her abilities were temporarily isolated by Fiore using magic artifacts, so she hadn’t caused any disturbances.

As a result, right now, Asakami Fujino was just an ordinary high school student.

At least, for now.

So when she was blocked on the street by such a strange and frightening man, Asakami Fujino felt a bit uneasy. She didn’t know the man, but he carried an intense aura of intimidation that left Asakami Fujino at a loss for words.

”Um... Who are you? I don’t know you...”

Speaking as she searched around anxiously for help. Being stopped in the middle of the street by such a man was certainly terrifying. However, for some reason, despite the bustling street filled with people coming and going, no one was looking their way, as if they didn’t exist.

”Don’t worry.”

As he spoke, the man extended his hand towards Asakami Fujino.

”I’ll make you understand...”

”Get lost!!”

However, before he could finish, a furious shout suddenly erupted. The next moment, Asakami Fujino saw a petite figure darting through the air, crashing into the man and kicking him away. The figure spun and landed steadily.

”Araya Souren, dare attack a student from Liyuan? Are you seeking death?”

Only now did Asakami Fujino see clearly that a girl, seemingly about thirteen or fourteen years old, had appeared before her. She wore a chic outfit, her twin red ponytails like flaming torches, lively and adorable. The girl glared at the man and shouted sternly.

Fang Zheng was genuinely angry this time. Damn it, all the mages in the world know that Liyuan is my territory. You bastard, dare show up? Do you not regard me, the Mage, at all?

Even Xuanwu May wouldn’t dare come causing trouble here, yet you dare to sneak around?

Having watched Boundary of the Sky before, although it was cryptic and hard to grasp, Fang Zheng at least knew Araya Souren was a villain. Astounded by the intricate narrative of Spiral of Discord, Fang Zheng felt glad he followed the subtitles; otherwise, it would’ve been mind-boggling. Nonetheless, he knew the villain before him.

Need you ask about villains? Naturally, they’re crushed without negotiation!

Dare steal people from me, acting as if I don’t exist?

”Well, um, may I ask who you are...?”

”You should leave here quickly.”

Fang Zheng gestured to Asakami Fujino with his hand.

”This guy is dangerous, leave him to me.”

”Ah, okay, thank you......”

Although she didn’t know who the red ponytail girl in front of her was, Asakami Fujino nodded obediently and then quickly turned to leave.

”Hmm......”

At this moment, Araya Souren, who had been kicked away by Fang Zheng, also stood up, looking at her coldly.

”Who are you?”

”Mind your own business about who I am. You dare to mess with my people? I think you’re asking for it!”

Fang Zheng snorted softly, then suddenly reached out his hand, touched the top of his head, and took out a greatsword.

”Sealing!”

With Fang Zheng’s words, the surrounding scene suddenly changed. The bustling city was replaced by the Lothric Royal City at dusk, covering the entire world.

”This is......an Inherent Barrier?”

Seeing this scene, Araya Souren was also surprised, his eyes widening. His expression quickly became serious. Although he still didn’t know who the red ponytail girl in front of him was, the fact that she could easily deploy an Inherent Barrier showed that she was definitely not an enemy to be taken lightly!

”Unafraid, King Kong, Scorpion!”

With Araya Souren’s shout, three barriers instantly unfolded as he released beams of light towards the red ponytail girl in front of him.

However......

”In your dreams!”

Facing the beams flying towards him, Fang Zheng was completely unafraid and directly charged towards them. But what Araya Souren didn’t expect was that his barriers shattered like glass hit by a stone, breaking apart easily upon contact with the opponent!

How is this possible?!

”Heh heh.”

Seeing Araya Souren’s bewildered expression, Fang Zheng sneered. ”You must be joking. I’m the Time Dragon, do you know how high a dragon’s magic resistance is? Even a Legendary mage can’t break through an adult Time Dragon’s defenses. With you, a mere magician, trying to mess with me, it’s like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, a path to self-destruction!”

”Die, Scorching Burst Slash!”

Fang Zheng didn’t plan to waste words with Araya Souren. A small-time villain like him wasn’t worth his time. The sooner he finished, the sooner he could go buy roasted buns!

So, she roared furiously, and her greatsword split open, sweeping down with blazing flames, slicing into Araya Souren’s body.

”Uwaaah—————!!”

With this strike, Araya Souren let out a miserable cry, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Even so, he refused to admit defeat, reaching out to try and grab Fang Zheng’s head. But Fang Zheng wouldn’t give him the chance. His greatsword turned, and in the next moment, crimson flames erupted, enveloping Araya Souren’s body.

”Aaaaaaahhhhh!!!”

In a series of screams, Araya Souren’s body quickly turned pitch black, and in an instant, turned into a wisp of dark ash, disappearing in the swirling flames.

”Phew, done.”

Watching the flames disappear before him, Fang Zheng nodded in satisfaction. Then, with a snap of his fingers, the Lothric Royal City around them vanished, replaced by a dark, dim alleyway.

”Hmm......feels good to do good deeds.”

After personally taking down a minor villain, Fang Zheng felt a lot better. She stretched lazily and then swaggered out of the alley.

As for whether Araya Souren would revive or not, Fang Zheng wasn’t worried at all. Joking, the Primordial Fire even burned his soul to ashes, so resurrection was out of the question. Even if Aoko Aozaki came, one fire from Fang Zheng would send her where she needed to be, no number of spare bodies would help.

For Fang Zheng, casually taking down Araya Souren was like helping an elderly person cross the street, just something done offhand. After that, she bought a ton of food and then, with ease, returned to the gate of the Kuonji Family.

Then, she unceremoniously pushed the door open.

”Suruma, your Emperor has returned again!”

”............”

However, there was still not a sound in the room.

”Out again?”

Fang Zheng scratched her head, then walked into the living room to take a look and found both Yuzhu and Aoko were not there. Judging by the time, they probably went to school and haven’t returned yet.

Why is it like this every time I come?

But Fang Zheng was clearly used to it. She casually placed her things on the coffee table, then went to the kitchen, made herself a pot of tea, opened the food she had bought, nibbled a few pieces, drank some tea, and then lay on the sofa watching TV.

Come to think of it, living like this occasionally isn’t so bad.

Yawning, Fang Zheng dozed off watching TV, and before long, fell asleep with her eyes closed.