Chapter 695: Chapter 32: Demon Cherry Blossom (Miss Shinki Is Preparing a Big Move)
"How about... asking Eiki for help? She’s a Yama herself, so there’s no need to worry about the power to manipulate death. She could just move the tree away directly."
Gu Mo furrowed his brows and made this suggestion.
Eiki’s full name is Shiki Eiki Yamasanadu. He’s jokingly referred to as Yama, a certain judge, and Shiki Eiki is the actual name, while Yamasanadu is an official title among the Yama, seemingly belonging to the seven peculiar customs of the other side compared to this side.
——In the names of the Ten Yama Kings, they’re generally required to include the name of the Hell department they serve in.
——Truly an incomprehensible corporate culture, which must be a characteristic of the after-death world.
Since she is already in charge of the Hell district beneath Demon Mountain, Gu Mo naturally has had dealings with her over the years, and they’re quite familiar... one might say, too familiar, to the extent that she’s often come to find him.
"This won’t work, she definitely won’t agree. Yama can at most admonish the living but absolutely won’t interfere in the mortal world..."
Yakumo Zi considered for a moment but shook her head.
The living belong to the living, the after-death world belongs to the after-death world; they absolutely can’t overlap, and there’s a strict rule between the two sides that must not be blurred. Yama won’t lead the charge in breaking this rule. No matter what, the hands of the after-death world cannot stretch into the mortal world.
They can only clarify and judge matters related to the after-death world, but they can’t proactively interfere with the mortal world.
Even if there’s a good intention, compassion, or benevolence, however justifiable the reason seems, it might set a bad precedent.
"Small acts of kindness can lead to great evil, while great benevolence seems cold..." Gu Mo roughly understood this principle, tilting his head in thought.
"Yes, that’s the principle, so don’t hold on to such ideas."
Yakumo Zi stated matter-of-factly, while giving him a peculiar look: "It’s like how she often finds you, not because you have a good relationship, but because that’s her nature, to admonish those destined for Hell during her breaks, though it’s just admonishment, not an intention to take you away early..."
"Really... convincing."
Gu Mo’s mouth twitched as he argued, "But wait, why should I go to Hell? I feel that judgment is quite unscientific..."
What sins could he have committed? He clearly hasn’t done anything wrong, so why is he listed as someone destined for Hell, and with sins so grave that Yama finds him first during every holiday to have a talk?
"How would I know, but concerning Hell matters, don’t talk about what’s scientific or not..." Yakumo Zi found it somewhat amusing. She unfolded a fan to cover her face while gazing at him with articulate eyes, "Besides, among us, who doesn’t have to go to Hell? There’s nothing to worry about."
"Huh, nothing to worry about?"
"Of course not, just don’t die..." the Monster Maiden stated seriously.
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"That seems like a valid point, but I feel something’s not quite right." Gu Mo considered seriously with his hand by his mouth, wondering if the answer was overly strong. Besides, wasn’t this something he had joked about with Zi before?
This peculiar maiden who seemed the same as when they first met...
How to describe her, truly "demon-like."
For now, that’s the only adjective, and he doesn’t know when it happened, but they started conversing effortlessly without barriers. At times, Yakumo Zi’s word choice and phrasing made him feel like she came from the same era as himself.
He shook his head, then pondered again: "Then, there’s no way around it. Should we try moving the entire mountain, taking the tree and soil altogether... or should we take a risk and just cut it down directly?"
Either of the two Ghost Kings could carry the small mountain away with ease, or he himself, possessing the Mountain Shifting Skill, could achieve it with enough mana. It’s time to make a decision because once that thing matures, it could cause much more trouble.
"Maybe some risk is needed; the tree is really too dangerous..."
After pondering for a while, Yakumo Zi nodded lightly, with a flicker of fear deep in her eyes.
Mastering the power to manipulate death, if it falls into the hands of a completely mad demon, it would be terrifyingly dreadful. Even she felt threatened, so since the problem has been detected in advance, something must be done soon.
"Should we call for more people?"
Gu Mo thought the team could be more luxurious, making this suggestion.
"Are you referring to Shinki? Well, that’s possible." The Monster Maiden asked nonchalantly as if not caring about the answer at all.
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But it was a brief silence, making her a bit surprised as she looked at the immortal across from her.
"That might not be possible right now, because recently, for some reason, Shinki hasn’t been seeing me, almost refusing to let me into the Demon Realm..." Gu Mo sighed, somewhat troubled as he rested his chin on his hand, gazing at the changing scenery outside the window.
