Gensokyo, I am a slime, everyone loves me

"I accept this commission! Just come back around this time tomorrow, and I guarantee I'll have the culprit caught for you."

That fast?

Bai Luo glanced at her suspiciously, but seeing her confident expression, he didn't doubt her anymore.

"If you can really catch the culprit and bring them to me by tomorrow, I'll give you extra money."

"Alright!"

Finally, after the Hakurei Shrine Maiden welcomed him with a beaming smile, Bai Luo left the Hakurei Shrine. It was still early, and his house had been demolished, so for a while, he didn't know what to do.

Before the culprit was caught, there was no rush to rebuild the Happy Hut.

Bai Luo didn't want it to be half-built only to be deliberately destroyed again.

After some thought, Bai Luo decided to go back to the Yakumo Residence to take a look.

However, upon returning to the Yakumo Residence and searching around, he didn't see any sign of Yakumo Ran.

After a final glance at Yakumo Yukari's room and confirming Yakumo Ran wasn't home, Bai Luo decisively decided to leave and wander outside.

Only Yakumo Yukari was home, he couldn't possibly seek her out.

The age gap was too large, there were no common topics.

Bai Luo quietly left Yakumo Yukari's room, closed the door again, turned around, and took a step.

"Creak—"

He stepped precisely on a soda can, producing a crisp sound. The next moment, his foot felt empty, and a sense of weightlessness came over him.

Bai Luo fell from a gap onto the bed, and in front of him was Yakumo Yukari, looking at him with a smile.

"Ara~ Is there something Xiao Bai Luo needs from me?"

Yakumo Yukari sat lazily on the edge of the gap, her long legs crossed, her tone carrying a hint of teasing.

"I was looking for Ran, who would look for you?"

Bai Luo retorted mercilessly. Looking at the soda can by the door, a few black lines appeared on his face.

Where did this soda can come from?

Moreover, getting discovered just by stepping on a soda can was too ridiculous, completely comparable to Reimu's donation box being able to summon the Hakurei Shrine Maiden.

Her purple eyes narrowed slightly, and Yakumo Yukari spoke:

"So you weren't looking for me. Then it's quite impolite to just enter a maiden's room~"

Saying this, she flicked Bai Luo's forehead with her finger, making him grimace in pain.

"Entering my room is one thing, but to be looking for another woman? It's a good thing it's me. If it were someone else, they might just eat you in a fit of pique."

She feigned displeasure, and towards the end, she put on a fierce appearance, baring her fangs and claws.

Bai Luo's expression was subtle. A strange thought popped into his mind—Why does a hunched old woman pretend to be a young maiden?

Of course, this thought could only remain in his mind.

"I have a feeling you're thinking something unpleasant."

Her purple eyes narrowed, forming a slit, from which dangerous light emanated.

Although she couldn't read Bai Luo's thoughts, Yakumo Yukari still keenly sensed something.

"No way, it's an illusion, it's your illusion."

Bai Luo's eyes darted away as he waved his hand dismissively.

He couldn't admit it at a time like this, or he'd definitely experience a gap rave.

Her purple eyes twitched slightly, as if scrutinizing him. Fortunately, Yakumo Yukari didn't dwell on this topic and changed the subject:

"You should have an ability related to devouring, right? What are the current limitations of this ability?"

Bai Luo was a bit confused by this sudden question, but he still nodded in response.

"If I had to say, it's probably my racial ability. As for limitations..."

Bai Luo recalled for a few seconds, grinning widely, and said proudly, "Currently, there's nothing a predator cannot digest."

An almost imperceptible arc curved on her lips. Yakumo Yukari stepped down from the gap, lay lazily on the bed, and waved her hand at Bai Luo beside her:

"If there's nothing else, you can leave."

"Remember to close the door and turn off the light," she added.

Bai Luo's eyelids twitched a few times, not understanding why.

"So? What were you trying to do by asking me that question just now?"

"Can't I just simply ask~"

She yawned, her eyes lazily narrowed. Looking at Bai Luo, who was still sitting by the bed with a displeased expression, she suddenly smiled:

"Don't want to leave? If Xiao Bai Luo is warming the bed, I don't mind."

Yakumo Yukari had moved closer at some point. The two were very close, almost touching.

"Hoo~"

Her red lips slightly parted, and wisps of faint wind brushed past his nose.

Bai Luo's mind was slightly flustered. After realizing what was happening, he quickly retreated half a step, his cheeks visibly flushed.

Yakumo Yukari didn't press closer, and said with a smile:

"Why so nervous? I won't eat you. Or are you... thinking of something unhealthy just now, Xiao Bai Luo?"

Her red lips curved slightly, carrying a playful meaning. Her charming eyes, however, were full of cunning light.

A flash of red light flickered in Bai Luo's eyes. He stiffened for a moment, then returned to normal, his expression calm:

"Anything else? If not, I'll leave first."

Yakumo Yukari was startled. Her body leaned closer again, her tone carrying seduction:

"Ara~ So eager to leave? Did I hit the mark? It seems Xiao Bai Luo really has thoughts about me~"

However, Bai Luo ignored her teasing, turned around, and walked straight out. Before leaving, he glanced at her with eyes full of disdain—causing a few veins to pop up on Yakumo Yukari's forehead.

Walking out of the room, the red light in his eyes flickered again and vanished. Emotion returned to his calm face. Bai Luo let out a long sigh and patted his chest:

"It's a good thing the Great Sage is here. Otherwise, I'd really be suppressed by this guy."

[Mhm]

The Great Sage responded.

I can only say, as expected of an old geezer, does she really like teasing kids this much?

Bai Luo glared in the direction of Yakumo Yukari's room.

Chapter 13: If Apologies Worked, What Would a Hakurei Shrine Maiden Be For?

Hakurei Reimu was very efficient. The next day, Bai Luo arrived as expected and indeed saw a young girl tied up like a zongzi.

She wore a black and white outfit, and her golden hair on the left side was tied into a braid.

The moment she saw Bai Luo, her delicate face was filled with terror. While struggling, the black witch hat on her head fell to the ground.

"Boss, this is the culprit! I've tied her up and brought her for you!" Reimu patted her chest.

Bai Luo looked at the unfamiliar girl in front of him suspiciously for a while, confirming he had never seen her. He became even more confused.

But before he could speak, the girl first pushed out the cloth stuffed into her mouth, panting angrily:

"So you're the one who hired Reimu to kidnap me! If you have the guts, let's have a one-on-one fight!"

Yesterday, she was at home eating mushroom rice when Reimu suddenly appeared at the door, knocked her out with a blunt object without a word, and when she woke up, she found herself tied up like a zongzi with cloth stuffed in her mouth.

At that time, she only heard Reimu smiling terrifyingly, her voice eerie:

"Don't blame me either, someone paid a large sum to tie you up."

...

"Kidnapping?"

Bai Luo made an 'X' gesture, correcting the girl's words.

"Strictly speaking, this isn't kidnapping. This is capturing, arresting the culprit."

Marisa's heart thumped. She asked nervously, "Arresting the culprit for what?"

She liked collecting all sorts of strange and unusual items.

On normal days, she would wander around Fantasy Land, picking up things every day, and occasionally she liked to fire a few Magic Cannons, which caused her to offend quite a few people.

And according to Reimu's description, it seemed she really did provoke someone first.

"Of course, it's the culprit who destroyed my house!"

Seeing Marisa ask the obvious, Bai Luo glared at her unhappily, making Marisa even more guilty. She turned her gaze away, not daring to make eye contact.

"I'm sorry." After hesitating for a moment, she meekly apologized.

Meanwhile, Reimu, seeing Marisa completely take the blame, let out a sigh of relief. She rubbed her small hands together, her eyes fixed eagerly on Bai Luo.

"Tycoon, how's the efficiency? Are you satisfied?"

"Quite good."

Bai Luo nodded. Reimu continued to look at him with fervent and expectant eyes, waiting for his next words. Bai Luo felt a bit uncomfortable under Reimu's gaze and couldn't help but ask:

"Is there anything else?"

"...Mhm." Reimu's smile stiffened for a few seconds. "Tycoon, did you perhaps forget something?"

Bai Luo frowned upon hearing this. He thought for a long time but couldn't remember, tilting his head in confusion: "Did I forget something?"

Reimu's mouth twitched, but she couldn't say it directly. She could only take a resentful sip of tea and remained silent.

[Notification. You previously told Reimu: If you do a good job, you'll get extra money.]

The Great Sage reminded him.

Bai Luo suddenly realized. He took out a bag of silver coins and handed it over. "Here, this is your tip."

"Boss is generous!"

Reimu couldn't hide her excitement. She took the money, gave Marisa a regretful glance, then retreated to a corner and opened the bag to count the money.

"Reimu, how could you! Have you forgotten our feelings for each other!"

Watching Reimu excitedly count the money, Marisa's eyes widened. To sell out a good friend for a bit of external wealth, that was too much!

Reimu glanced at Marisa, and as if to show her stance, moved slightly away. Then she said seriously to Bai Luo:

"Boss, the person is here. You can take her away anytime, just don't kill her."

"What do you mean 'just don't kill her'!"

Hearing Reimu's words, Marisa complained indignantly. Wasn't she afraid of being arrested and having her innocence falsely stained?

Glaring at Reimu in grief and indignation, Marisa's gaze turned to Bai Luo. Looking at his delicate little face, she fell into thought. After a while, her pretty face slightly flushed, and she gently nodded.

A bizarre thought popped into her mind—it didn't seem like a loss either.

Bai Luo suddenly shivered. Seeing the other party's abrupt excitement, he only felt bewildered.

"What happened before was my fault. Maybe when I was playing with Magic Cannons, I accidentally blasted your house... I'm sorry!"

Marisa apologized sincerely, her bound hands still trying to break free. As a qualified magician, how could she let herself be manipulated?

"If apologies worked, what would a Hakurei Shrine Maiden be for!" Bai Luo swirled his teacup and took a small sip.

"Exactly, exactly." Reimu nodded in agreement.

"Then... I'll let you hit me, with one shot?"

"Pfft—cough cough..."

The tea he had just drunk was sprayed out directly. Bai Luo's eyes looked as if he was seeing a pervert, his expression gradually becoming strange. Reimu also looked at Marisa with a subtle gaze.