Gensokyo, I am a slime, everyone loves me

After a long while.

Bai Luo admitted defeat. While charm was good, he couldn't keep using it, or it would be too shameless.

The food had gotten slightly cold.

Sakuya Izayoi offered to make another table of dishes, but Bai Luo refused.

As a Slime,

not to mention devouring everything in the world, eating cold food was not a problem.

After eating his fill, Bai Luo both urged and cajoled Sakuya Izayoi into returning to the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

He built the Happy Hut originally to live a carefree life alone, with no one controlling him.

...

September 29th.

The current Collapse value is 94%.

There's no need to check the evolution value now.

Even if Yakumo Yukari successfully goes to the other world and smoothly obtains items like the ender egg that can increase the evolution value, it's too late to reverse the situation.

There are still thirty-one days left.

Bai Luo decided to proceed as planned.

He wanted to be selfish just once, to be willful before he died.

He also wanted to experience sweet love, to experience the taste of being in a relationship.

Since they couldn't watch the snow together,

then during his final moments, having a relationship with Kazami Yuuka and A-San should be possible, right?

Anyway...

In the end, everyone would forget him.

Suddenly, Bai Luo seemed to sense something. He raised his head and looked at a gap opening in the void.

It was Yakumo Yukari.

For some reason, Bai Luo was a little afraid to look at her.

However, the next moment, five slender, fair fingers pinched his chin, forcing his face straight.

"Wh-what's wrong?"

Bai Luo's voice held a hint of guilt.

"Don't you have anything you want to explain to me?"

"Explain what?"

Bai Luo feigned ignorance. Yakumo Yukari took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Who do you think took you to Eientei?"

"I'm sorry."

Bai Luo apologized.

"You don't need to apologize. The ones in the wrong are the Scarlet Devil Mansion."

She bit her lower lip, leaving a tooth mark. She closed her eyes and added: "I should also apologize."

By the time Yakumo Yukari arrived, everything had already been settled.

The scene from that day was still vivid—

Bai Luo lay among the ruins.

Even the remaining half of his body was charred black and still in an unstable state of collapse. His originally tender body now looked shocking, like a porcelain doll that could shatter at any moment.

If it weren't for not wanting Bai Luo's efforts to go to waste,

given her mental state at the time, the Scarlet Devil Mansion would never have been simply expelled.

If only she had noticed sooner, acted sooner, just a little bit faster...

Her chest felt constricted. Guilt, regret, anger, and other negative emotions surged towards her mind.

Just then, a gust of wind blew into the room, gently scattering Yakumo Yukari's hair and brushing against her pale cheek.

Along with the wind, a warm embrace also came over.

"I'm sorry."

Bai Luo gently held her, his eyes closed, whispering softly.

"This time, as a family member, I acted on my own and made you worry. This is my apology."

84

Chapter 84: He also needs to be willful once, and wants to be treated gently.

Yakumo Yukari's nose felt a little sore. She wiped away her tears with the back of her hand and forced a smile.

"There's still time. As long as it's not the very end, it's not over."

Bai Luo saw the strained smile on her face. He extended his index finger and pressed it against Yakumo Yukari's forehead.

"Purple Old Woman, don't pretend to cry like those young people, it's embarrassing!"

Hearing the familiar teasing, Yakumo Yukari forcefully held back the tears welling up. She put on a stern face and gave him a tap on the head.

"Still have the energy to quibble. I order you, live well for me, you are not allowed to die."

"Don't worry, don't worry~ I'm a Slime who's going to become a Demon Lord, how could I die so easily?"

Receiving Bai Luo's assurance, Yakumo Yukari finally relaxed slightly.

She opened a gap and reminded him again before leaving:

"Remember to wait for me. I will definitely find a way."

...

Should he confess?

For the past few days, Bai Luo had been hesitating over this question.

Although he had decided to proceed as planned since waking up,

would doing so be too selfish?

Bai Luo didn't know what to do.

Annoyed.

This question made Bai Luo feel unusually annoyed. He bit his lip tightly, biting it until his lower lip turned pale.

Maybe ask someone?

Ask Yakumo Yukari?

No.

Bai Luo didn't want another person to mess things up.

Ask Sakuya or Patchouli?

Also no.

If he asked them, they would definitely notice something was wrong.

After much thought,

Bai Luo decided to find Keine.

As a Hakutaku who governs history, and also a teacher at the Terakoya, she would definitely have unique insights into such matters.

Bai Luo returned to his room and played a few games.

He didn't get up to go to the Human Village until evening, when the Terakoya was about to finish classes.

He didn't choose to walk.

Time was running out now.

Bai Luo directly opened a gap leading to the Terakoya. Stepping through the gap, he arrived at the Terakoya.

As expected,

Kamishirasawa Keine was still teaching, but the class was nearing its end.

"Dingling—"

The dismissal bell rang, and a group of children ran out, including some familiar faces like Cirno, Rumia, and others...

Only after the children had all left did Keine walk out of the classroom holding textbooks. Seeing Bai Luo, she was slightly startled.

"Bai Luo, why are you here? Are you looking for Meihong?"

Bai Luo shook his head.

"I'm here to find you. There are some things I want to ask you."

"Looking for me?"

Kamishirasawa Keine was surprised for a moment, but quickly smiled gently and extended an invitation.

"It's getting late. Let's chat on the way, and you can have a simple meal at my place."

On the way home,

Bai Luo used a side analogy to bring up the question.

Kamishirasawa Keine thought seriously for a moment, then replied:

"In my opinion, this idea is not selfish. Love is inherently human nature, especially when it's something both parties can accept and sincerely desire."

Hearing this, Bai Luo felt much better, but he still pressed on:

"But he's going to die. Wouldn't doing that be too willful?"

Kamishirasawa Keine smiled and shook her head.

"If I were the other person, I would definitely hope he is willful this once, and even more so hope he tells me the truth."

Bai Luo pursed his lips, just about to speak again, when Keine added once more.

"Besides, hasn't he already sacrificed enough for this? I believe he also needs to be willful once, and also wants to be treated gently once."

Bai Luo froze.

An unspeakable sadness welled up in his heart. He bit his lip, trying hard not to let the feeling of being wronged overflow.

After calming down, Bai Luo cautiously glanced at Keine, confirming that she hadn't noticed anything unusual, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

...

"You've also noticed Bai Luo's condition, right?"

"Although I can only vaguely detect some abnormalities in his cells and soul, I can still deduce the general situation."

Yagokoro Eirin replied calmly, her hands not stopping as she continued to mix potions.

Hearing this, Yakumo Yukari's lips were tightly sealed, uttering only four words.

"Help me save him."

"That's not like you at all."

Yagokoro Eirin chuckled lightly, her tone carrying a hint of mockery.

"Shouldn't you prioritize maximizing benefits? When did the dignified Youkai Sage become so emotional?"

In Yagokoro Eirin's memory, Yakumo Yukari could abandon everything for Fantasy Land, for benefits, even using herself as a bargaining chip, let alone a mere little Youkai.

Yakumo Yukari took a deep breath and slowly said:

"Consider this a favor I owe you."

Yagokoro Eirin shook her head. Looking at the agitated Yakumo Yukari, she replied: