She murmured to herself, “Indeed, it feels like a date.”
“It’s quite nice~”
Yi Mo wanted to call her a little vixen and tell her she was being too loud.
However, he reconsidered.
‘Maybe Dieyu is doing this on purpose,’ he thought.
So, he stayed silent and didn’t say a word.
About fifteen minutes passed.
The water level gradually lowered, and the Back Hill finally came into view.
A moment later, at the end of the stream, a small lake finally appeared before them.
The sky was a clear, washed blue, and the lake was calm, with ripples spreading across the surface whenever a small fish came up for air.
Smooth, large stones surrounded the lake.
To the left was a sizable forest, while the right side of the shore was bordered by the village fence.
A few birds circled in the sky, making the place feel like a hidden paradise.
After stepping onto the shore, Dieyu excitedly ran toward the small lake with bare feet.
Yi Mo’s attention, however, was drawn toward the Ancestral Hall at the foot of the mountain in his direction.
He intended to head over and take a look.
But before he could reach the Ancestral Hall, he heard Dieyu calling out to him.
Yi Mo turned his head at the sound and witnessed quite a sight.
Dieyu was standing on a large white rock by the lake.
She looked at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes, placed one hand on the edge of her denim skirt, and used the other to pull down the zipper.
And then…
The denim skirt just… slid down Dieyu’s smooth, porcelain legs, pooling around her small feet…
***
Flawless as jade, perfectly proportioned.
This was the best description.
Dieyu pressed her legs slightly together and smiled mischievously.
“I thought you would look away.”
Yi Mo waved his hand dismissively.
“I considered it, but my body has a mind of its own, and it doesn’t seem to agree with my head.”
“Besides, I’m not the one losing out here.”
Dieyu chuckled, covering her mouth, but said nothing more as she continued to remove her top.
This time, Yi Mo didn’t keep staring; he obediently turned his back to her.
“I didn’t think you would still be shy, Mr. Shiba Daye~”
Dieyu’s cheerful voice came from behind him.
Yi Mo crouched on the ground, rubbing his temples to suppress the fantasies in his mind.
“You’re just too bold,” he said.
“We’ve only known each other for one day, and you’re already putting on a swimsuit show in front of someone else.”
“Did you call me over just to seduce me?”
“I suspect you’re a Werewolf trying to use your charms on an honest Hunter Village Chief like me!”
Yi Mo’s tone was relaxed, as if he were chatting with a close friend.
Dieyu replied, “Oh my, I’m surprised you can distinguish between lingerie and a swimsuit, Mr. Shiba Daye. You must be quite experienced~”
“I’m an actress and a model, so of course I wouldn’t be shy.”
“But~ if it were anyone other than Mr. Shiba Daye, I might actually feel a bit embarrassed.”
“The pressure of the Death Game is quite high. Since there’s a place to bathe, I really wanted to come and wash up.”
“I was scared to come alone, so I looked for my trustworthy, honest Hunter Village Chief~”
“It’s a black string bikini. It’s quite cute. Don’t you want to turn around and look~?”
Yi Mo waved his hand without turning.
“I won’t. I’m afraid I won’t be able to stop myself from turning into a wolf and giving you exactly what you want.”
“If you catch me in a compromising position, wouldn’t you be able to do whatever you want with me?”
Dieyu pouted.
“How can you say that about me? I’m a very proper girl!”
“In that case, does that mean Mr. Shiba Daye is actually the Werewolf?”
Yi Mo immediately denied it.
“I’m not. Are you?”
“Guess?”
Dieyu teased.
“Anyone who doesn’t give a straight answer and plays coy is automatically treated as a Werewolf in my book!”
Yi Mo stated.
“Alright, alright. You’re so heartless!”
Dieyu sighed.
“And here I was, trusting you and thinking so highly of you!”
“It’s never a good thing to be trusted by a Werewolf,” Yi Mo replied.
“I’m not a Werewolf! I’m a total Good Person!”
Dieyu insisted.
“Mr. Shiba Daye can rest easy.”
“What’s your identity then?”
Yi Mo asked.
“Mr. Shiba Daye should tell me his first!”
Yi Mo found Dieyu incredibly difficult to handle; her coquettish tone made it very hard to refuse her.
“I’m the Hunter. Everyone knows that.”
“You big liar, I feel like you’re being dishonest!”
Dieyu countered.
“Honesty is a prerequisite for a deeper relationship, you know!”
“If you’re honest, something unexpectedly good might happen!”
Yi Mo scratched his hair.
“If you say you’re my girlfriend, I’ll tell you my real identity.”
Dieyu went quiet for a short moment before speaking.
“That’s far too blunt. It completely ruins the mood, Mr. Liar!”
“If I say it, you’re just going to tell me you’re the Hunter anyway, aren’t you?”
Yi Mo laughed.
“Hehe, it seems we’re on the same wavelength. Maybe we really are a couple!”
At that moment, Dieyu was swimming around the lake, looking relaxed and happy.
She splashed some water, trying to hit Yi Mo, but unfortunately, he was too far away.
She puckered her lips.
“You’re cheating!”
“Hmph, I bet that poker face of yours is just a mask!”
“I know the truth!”
Yi Mo raised his arm and waved.
“Didn’t you change your appearance too?”
“I don’t believe for a second that an actress or model would use her real face to participate in a Death Game.”
“I’m very beautiful in the real world too, I guarantee it!”
Dieyu shouted.
Yi Mo replied somewhat bluntly, “Let’s wait until we both survive before we discuss that.”
“You keep swimming. I’m going to check out the Ancestral Hall!”
He had been brushed off by Dieyu again and still didn’t know if she was his “girlfriend.”
This was crucial because it affected how he should play the game and what moves he should make.
Yi Mo felt that no matter how much more he said, Dieyu wouldn’t reveal anything else.
He didn’t intend to stay and waste time chatting, so he stood up to leave.
However, Dieyu called out, “You’re not allowed to leave!”
“If you leave and I’m here alone, I’ll be uneasy!”
“The daytime voting in this game is very important.”
“I’ve already decided to hand over the full command of my vote to Mr. Liar.”
“Abandoning a weak girl and leaving her here alone is definitely a point-deduction!”
“Let’s see… Great Emperor Zhenwu, Pikachu, and Taoqimao will most likely listen to you.”
“Unrivaled follows the wind, so it’s hard to say.”
“You have 1.5 voting power.”
“There are ten people now. Including my vote, that makes exactly 5.5 votes. You can completely control the daytime vote and force anyone you want out of the game!”
Hearing this, Yi Mo stopped in his tracks.
He turned his head and looked at Dieyu, who was watching him from the water.
He had to admit, the black string bikini accentuating her curves was indeed incredibly seductive.
To say he wasn’t tempted would be a lie.
But Yi Mo knew that Dieyu was not simple.
If he fell for her trap, he might not even know how he died.
She was dangerous!
Therefore, at least within the Death Game, Yi Mo would absolutely not entertain any unnecessary thoughts.
Absolutely not!
“You’ve finally turned your head to look at me. Hehe, I’m so happy!”
Dieyu said, splashing the water with her hands and sporting a very natural smile.
Yi Mo gave up his resistance.
There was a beautiful girl in a swimsuit to look at, so why pretend to be a monk?
He walked over to a large rock by the shore, leaned against it, and watched Dieyu play in the water.
“Pikachu’s vote is easy to get. Great Emperor Zhenwu is a bit of a hothead and too easy to trick.”
“Compared to me, I think Taoqimao is more likely to listen to you.”
“And as for you, I still can’t see through you.”
“As for Unrivaled, if he gets the chance, he’ll definitely kill me. But I won’t give him that chance — not even once!”
“So his vote is definitely mine!”
“The most I truly control is only 3.5 votes.”
“And what about my enemies?”
“On the surface alone, Conan, the Ferryman, and the Ordinary Girl Village Chief will definitely not side with me and want me dead.”
“I haven’t talked to Cthulhu much, so he’ll likely be won over by Conan and the Ferryman.”
“In the shadows, who knows how many traitors or Wolves are watching?”
“I don’t know.”
“So, Dieyu, what is your identity? Why are you so fixated on me?”
“To be honest, out of everyone, I think you’re the most dangerous.”
Hearing this, Dieyu stroked the lake water with her fair arms.
She turned to look seriously at Yi Mo and said with conviction, “Mr. Liar, please rest assured.”
“I will stand by your side. My vote is reserved for you.”
“If you want to know why…”
“Well, love at first sight seems the most appropriate.”
“Your eyes are so pure.”
“You might not even realize it yourself, but I can see it.”
“It makes me love you to death~”
Dieyu’s smile was undeniably alluring, like a butterfly fluttering its wings.
However, Yi Mo felt a chill run through his entire body.
He then replied, “Love at first sight, huh?”
“Perhaps I feel the same about you.”
“I will also do my best to support you.”
“No matter what your identity really is.”
***
The autumn air was crisp, and the lake sparkled in the sunlight.
As the beautiful woman played in the water, her sweet voice lingered in his ears.
As Yi Mo and Dieyu continued their conversation, he felt himself completely relaxing.
Eventually, he fell asleep while leaning against the rock.