I'll kill you after I finish this game!

He was captivated by Xiaoyou; her gentleness and kindness could only be felt by those who had spent time with her. She was like a little angel... or even purer and more beautiful than an angel.

Xiaoyou's gentleness is not excessive; at least, regardless of whether she has been taught by Lei Zhe, she will not show mercy to her enemies.

Currently, Lei Zhe's avatar has taken Xiao You to the underworld for training, while Lei Zhe himself has prepared all the necessary items for Xiao You's birthday celebration at home with a single thought.

What Lei Zhe really needed to put his heart into was the birthday gift for Xiao You.

Lei Zhe sat cross-legged in his room, meditating with his eyes closed. The dense, illusory images of galaxies and star clusters swirled around him.

In the previous battles against the group of enemies connected to Neptune, Reiji also obtained valuable items from them.

The fantasy immortal path series includes weapon crafting, alchemy, formations, runes, and other materials and equipment.

And the six Infinity Stones and the Cosmic Cube, which can create the most powerful beings, and the photon power of that mechanical god-demon.

Lei Zhe is now using his physical body to inscribe the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array into his body, using his body to carry the Zhou Tian Xing Dou and evolve the boundless killing array.

And he is using his own body as a furnace to forge a weapon.

"Clang clang..."

A loud, metallic clanging sound emanated from his body, like a blacksmith forging weapons in a blacksmith's shop.

After all, the Xiaoyou in her memory had her own scythe, named after the surname Xiaoyou had not yet acquired: Hersez, which means "Hellish Giant Scythe".

Making a handy weapon for Xiaoyou is also so that she can protect herself well when she leaves.

However, in the future, it seems that the weapon that was so important to Xiaoyou back then was absorbed by her as a sacred relic.

Now that Lei Zhe has gained immense power and wants to do things on his own, does that mean all the causes and effects are now connected?

"Click!!"

The weapon was complete, a scythe made of extraordinary metal infused with Razer's immense power, but it seemed to be unable to withstand the force, cracks appearing as if it were about to collapse.

However, at this moment, the runes that Lei Zhe had already inscribed at the microscopic level burst forth with dazzling divine light, and a scythe suddenly extended from Lei Zhe's back, breaking off on its own and merging into the weapon.

As these lights appeared and some of Razer's power was injected, the cracks on the scythe connected, becoming hazy and indistinct.

For a moment, time seemed to stand still, and an incomparably domineering aura emerged from the blade of the scythe.

A moment later, the scythe was fully formed and then slowly fell into Razer's palm.

"Tear-!"

With a gentle swing of his scythe, Lei Zhe tore through space and lightly slashed at the mutated souls drifting tens of thousands of miles away.

As if targeted by something, the wandering, beast-like souls all paused, then their bodies, large and small, immediately disintegrated into basic soul particles, which were eventually absorbed by the scythe's blade, making its edge even sharper and brighter.

"Perfect as a weapon for Xiaoyou, the strength is just right..."

A satisfied smile appeared on Reiji's face, and he slowly put the scythe back into the gift box.

He didn't forge any outrageous divine weapons for Xiaoyou. Now that Xiaoyou's true power is sealed by him, there's no benefit in using any divine weapons that transcend the world.

It's neither too weak nor ridiculously strong, and it has the potential to grow along with Xiaoyou, making it a weapon that Raizet finds quite satisfactory.

Judging by the time, Xiao You should be back soon. After this birthday, he won't be able to stay in this time and space any longer.

On the other side, another avatar of Reiji is talking to another little guy.

A petite and delicate little girl with short, scarlet hair and exquisitely dressed.

This is Negrelia Nebilos when she was a child. She is the strongest person from the Underworld besides Yu in the future. However, Yu and those close to her affectionately call her Nini.

Right now, the other person is also preparing some gift, not wanting Lei Zhe to see it, and is putting it into a gift box.

"By the way, would Xiaoyou really like this kind of thing?"

Rezhe stared at Nini, whose eyes twitched as she assembled the strange inventions amidst sparks and lightning, then placed them into a giant gift box.

The little guy said it was a birthday present for Xiaoyou, but he didn't know what it was. Although he was curious, he didn't look at it.

The reason Lei Zhe got to know the other party was because Lei Zhe took the initiative to appear and talk to the other party several times, and also asked the other party to take good care of Xiao You.

At first, Negrelia was quite curious about Reiji, Yu's guardian. After all, since meeting Yu, Yu's best friend, Yu's lunchboxes were different every day, and the food she ate was so delicious that it made her feel like she was flying to heaven.

Every day when eating lunch or dessert at school, Xiaoyou would share some with her best friend Negrelia. After trying it once, the little girl couldn't stop thinking about Reiji.

Seeing that Xiaoyou's only friend with whom she could maintain normal contact was Negrelia, Reiji told her about Xiaoyou's birthday and hoped that she could come and celebrate Xiaoyou's birthday.

Nini agreed without hesitation, but she ran into trouble when it came to preparing a gift.

After all, Lei Zhe dotes on Xiao You, and he has given her so many things that girls should have, such as clothes and accessories. Nini really can't compare to what Xiao You already has.

So, regarding the things that Lei Zhe was so worried about, the adorable little girl Nini rolled her eyes at him without any patience, pouted, and said:

"I would like to give Yu-chan some gifts that girls should receive, but Yu-chan doesn't need any of those!"

It's all because of this guy in front of her. He gave Xiaoyou all the gifts that girls should receive, and she's in a difficult position because of him.

Yu-chan said she has a family that treats her very well, and that's true. The older brother in front of her completely raises Yu-chan like a princess, and her daily life is more luxurious than that of some nobles or royalty.

At least Nini knows that the delicacies Xiaoyou eats are something that no noble in the underworld could possibly have.

Nini was quite envious of Xiaoyou's daily life. It was said that she never ate the same thing twice, and her clothes were so exquisite that they always attracted attention.

Xiaoyou is torn between wanting to eat the same food she ate yesterday and wanting to eat something unknown tomorrow.

Ke Reizhe had taught her that she should eat as much as she could and never waste food.

So, between yesterday's and tomorrow's food, Xiaoyou either has to give up the unknown food of tomorrow and eat the same food as yesterday, or she can't waste food and should eat properly.

Nini was completely baffled by Xiaoyou's happy dilemma; she was determined to make sure Xiaoyou ate her fill at her birthday party today.

"Sigh, that's fine..." Looking at the grumpy little girl in front of him, Lei Zhe knew that choosing a gift for Xiao You would be quite difficult. The best and most thoughtful gift Nini could offer was his own invention, which he was very proud of.

After all, it was she who invented the armor to suppress the magic when Yu's magic went berserk in the future, showing that she could rival Haruna in terms of inventive talent.

"Come with me, Xiaoyou will be back soon."

With a casual wave of his hand, Lei Zhe opened a stable spatial passage in front of him, since it was unlikely that he could go to the place where he and Xiao You lived.

Xiao You uses the spatial magic taught to her to get to and from school every day.

Nini looked at the stable spatial tunnel in front of her with bright eyes. To be able to control the space in this way without chanting or pre-arrangement, and to move at will, Xiaoyou's parents are really amazing.

So, all those spells that Xiaoyou had never heard of or seen before, as well as necromancy, were taught to her by this older brother, right?

I wonder if I could learn something from them.

With these thoughts in mind, Nini immediately picked up her large gift box and followed Lei Zhe into the space tunnel.

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"Oh!"

The birthday fireworks exploded in unison, and colorful cotton candy filled the sky, turning into snowflakes and drizzling down.

A sweet aroma that instantly lifts one's spirits spread out. Just as Xiaoyou opened the door, she stared blankly at her drastically changed home.

Fragrant cotton candy drifted down onto Xiaoyou's head and cheeks, and she could smell the aroma.

"Happy birthday!!"

After Lei Zhe led Xiao You home, the fireworks were followed by Lei Zhe and Nini's smiling faces and welcoming voices.

Xiaoyou saw the living room in front of her, which had changed drastically. Gift boxes were piled up almost the entire living room, and an outrageously large cake was placed on the new dining table.

On the living room ceiling hung a birthday greeting for Xiaoyou, all written in underworld script.

Xiaoyou understood what was going on after seeing those words. After her stunned state came to her senses, her nose tingled, and the turbulent emotions in her heart made her want to cry.

Birthdays are something I've almost forgotten about in my deepest memories.

Besides being a wanderer, she had forgotten who her parents were in the beginning. From the time she could speak, everyone around her would gradually leave her.

She didn't tell Razer that she had once been a princess of the kingdom, after all, those memories were so hazy that she could hardly remember them anymore, let alone her birthday.

"Zhe, how did you know my birthday?"

Shaking her head and tossing her wet silver hair to one side, Xiao You, deeply moved, suppressed the urge to cry and looked at Lei Zhe, who was holding her little hand beside her.

How did he know my birthday when I had almost forgotten it?

Lei Zhe's avatar didn't answer for the time being, but smiled and closed the door, picked up Xiao You and placed her in front of the cake in the living room.

His form dissolved into basic particles and returned to his original form, Rai Zhe. Beside him, a cheerful Nini patted Xiao You's head and said with a light laugh:

"I told you from the beginning, you are the most important person to me, and the person I love the most. How could I not know your birthday?"

The most important and beloved person, I didn't understand the meaning of this sentence back then.

But after going to school and learning so much, Xiao You, who is a year older this year, now understands.

Recalling her encounter with Lei Zhe, the expression and look in his eyes that she remembered brought a genuine smile to her face. She wiped away the tears that were about to fall and looked at Lei Zhe earnestly, saying:

"Zheye is the most important person to me, the person I love the most."

Just then, Nini, who had placed the birthday hat on Xiaoyou's head, leaned closer with her delicate face, smiling as she looked at the deeply moved Xiaoyou.

"What about me? What about me? Yu-chan, I'm also a very important person to you, right?"

“Nini is my first friend, I like her... and we got too close.”

Xiao You blushed deeply after being made to blush by Nini's enthusiasm, but still shyly confessed her feelings for Nini. Unable to bear the other's enthusiasm any longer, she pushed Nini away with her small hands, who was already pressed against her face.

Now Xiaoyou is shy. She no longer needs Lei Zhe to serve her when she takes a bath, and she doesn't need Lei Zhe to accompany her to sleep. Even a gesture of affection like rubbing her face against Lei Zhe's makes Xiaoyou shy.

Although Lei Zhe was quite disappointed, he was also happy to see You growing up under his care, since he loved You very much.

Next came the cake-eating time. As Xiaoyou blew out the birthday candles and cut the cake for her, Lei Zhe, amidst Nini covering her eyes and Xiaoyou's shy gaze, placed a kiss filled with blessings and affection on her forehead.

Happy birthday, Xiaoyou. May you be happy every day, and may loneliness and unhappiness stay away from you.

The words, full of protectiveness and blessings, made Xiaoyou feel shy and uneasy, especially since Nini was watching with wide, curious eyes.

Nini keenly sensed that her best friend's guardian's affection and doting on Xiaoyou was genuine, but she always felt that besides the loving care, there was more emotion that was unfamiliar to her.

The way this older brother looks at Yu-chan... it's kind of like how her dad looks at her mom, so strange...

Despite her curiosity and oddity, Nini was incredibly envious of the sumptuous meal and sweet cake laid out before her.

She's never had such a grand and luxurious birthday celebration before; I'm really a little envious of Yu-chan's brother.

Next came the time to enjoy cake and food. The cake that Rezhe made was so delicious that the two little ones ate it all over their mouths.

Lei Zhe, who takes care of the children, still helps the two little ones wipe their mouths and clean up after them.