Slash the Scarlet Eyes: Start with a Starburst Air Stream Slash Chapter 108

The plot has been heavily revised, please skip this part.

In the imperial capital’s early morning, golden sunlight pierced through the carved windowpanns, casting dappled shadows on Lin Yu’s bed.

He slowly awoke from his sleep, his mind involuntarily recalling the “battle” filled with strategy and skill he had with Esdeath last night – not a physical fight, but a contest of tactical deduction and clashing minds.

Despite the absence of any vulgar elements, this “battle” made him deeply appreciate Esdeath’s wisdom and cunning. Those intense debates andcooperations were still vivid in his memory.

Lin Yu gently shook his heavy head, trying to dispel the lingering drowsiness.

When his gaze fell beside him, he found Esdeath sleeping peacefully, a faint smile on her lips, the morning light casting a soft halo over her face.

He carefully tried to get up, but as soon as he moved, Esdeath hugged him tightly.

“What, still trying to sneak away?” Esdeath’s voice carried the laziness of just waking up.

“I had no such intention, just wanted to get up and wash up to welcome a new day,” Lin Yu explained with a wry smile.

Esdeath gently released him, elegantly got up, and began to tidy her crisp military uniform.

[Ding! Detected Esdeath’s interest value has reached 50%, unique special route has been unlocked.]

[Current Toughness Value: 52%, random reward has been issued.]

“Open random reward.”

[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining one item “Zero Stone”.]

[Zero Stone: A divine stone that can grant the user attribute abilities, current attribute: Ice.]

[Usage: Place on the chest. (It will merge with you, cold and refreshing)]

[Reminder/Suggestion: None.]

“Oh, is it that tough? A duel of ice and ice? Why not fire and ice? So classic.”

Lin Yu flipped his palm, and the Zero Stone floated up, glowing with a faint blue light, slowly moving towards his heart.

The moment it entered his body, he expected a violent, painful transformation, but nothing happened.

Hey! You know what, it was cold and refreshing, just like secretly sneaking into the refrigerator when it was too hot in summer as a child, his whole body felt incredibly comfortable.

[Ding! Detected host has reached Special Grade Danger Beast, please continue to work hard.]

Status refreshed, full health revived.

“Special Grade?”

Lin Yu’s five fingers slightly curled, and cold air condensed in his palm, a sharp-edged ice crystal quietly forming.

As his fingertips trembled slightly, the ice crystal suddenly burst into tiny ice dust, but in the instant of falling, it re-condensed into an ice sword. Then its form twisted and reassembled, solidifying into a giant ice hammer covered in spikes. When the hammerhead hit the ground, spiderweb-like frost patterns instantly spread across the surface.

“Weapon form is fine, what about defense form?”

Lin Yu shook his arms, and cold air surged, countless ice crystals rapidly condensed around his body into a sharp-edged ice crystal armor.

He tapped the ice crystal armor, hmm… passed.

Next up was this.

Frost began to grow wildly, instantly engulfing him completely—thick ice rapidly spread from his feet to his head, ultimately sealing him into an airtight “ice sculpture zongzi,” only a vague human outline visible within.

“Per… perfect.”

A snap of fingers sounded from within the ice.

A fine crack appeared on the surface of the ice sculpture zongzi.

“Crack!”

Immediately after, the cracks spread wildly like a spiderweb, instantly covering the entire ice shell.

With a crisp pop, the ice sculpture exploded! Countless shards of ice splattered.

Lin Yu stepped out from within, still surrounded by lingering cold air.

He casually brushed off the remaining ice chips from his shoulders, a slight smirk on his lips. He could show off again.

Lin Yu shook his head helplessly, opened the door, and walked towards the living room.

In the hall, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating tiny dust motes.

Kurome was curled up on the sofa, holding a bag of snacks, nibbling small bites like a food-guarding cat.

Wave leaned by the window, his gaze casually sweeping over the imperial capital’s streetscape, his fingers gently tapping the window frame, as if waiting for something.

The door opened, and Lin Yu shuffled in, faint dark circles under his eyes.

“Yo, Lin Yu, did you sleep well last night…” Wave turned around, paused mid-sentence, and raised an eyebrow, scrutinizing him, “…doesn’t look like it?”

Lin Yu rubbed his temples and sighed, “Women are tigers, the captain is a giant dragon, and you can’t surrender.” He glanced at Kurome, muttering under his breath, “Luckily, everyone else is at most a small kitten…”

“Kurome, eating snacks before lunch? Are you not planning to eat the food I made?”

Lin Yu watched Kurome eat cookie after cookie, crumbs still clinging to the corners of her mouth.

“Can you make sweet candies?” Kurome looked at Lin Yu with a blank stare, then stuffed another piece into her mouth, “If not, it’s okay, I’m not picky.”

Lin Yu: “…”

You seem to be implying something about me.

But at this moment, Wave’s gaze quietly fell on Kurome, thinking to himself:

“Ever since I saw Night Raid’s wanted poster, I always feel like Kurome and the wanted Akame are similar…”

As if sensing the gaze, Kurome suddenly hugged her snack bag tightly, glaring warily:

“I won’t share with you.”

Wave hesitated, then spoke, “Um… this might be a bit offensive, but you look… very similar to Akame on the wanted poster.”

Lin Yu internally: “Not only are they identical, even their appetites are the same, and they even guard their favorite food.”

Kurome’s movements paused, then she revealed a sweet yet icy smile:

“Ah, you mean my ‘honor student’ sister.” She crunched the sweet biscuit in her mouth, her voice light, “So excellent, yet she betrayed the Empire… I really want to see her soon.”

Her fingertips unconsciously stroked the snack bag, a hint of morbid fanaticism flashing in her eyes: “Then, I’ll kill her with my own hands. After all, she’s my most beloved sister.”

The air suddenly froze.

Lin Yu internally: “Well, she’s been heavily brainwashed. Looks like I need to increase the dosage.”

Just then, the main door was pushed open, and Esdeath strode in, the sound of her military boots crisp against the floor.

She saw Lin Yu and also revealed a satisfied smile.

“Alright, Lin Yu.” Esdeath spoke directly, her blue eyes filled with excitement, “For the next few days, we’ll go hunting Danger Beasts in Figmar and deal with some lurking bandits along the way.”

Lin Yu internally: “Big sister, can you stop acting like nothing happened? It’s very disheartening for me. Why are you perfectly fine?”

Esdeath continued, “Wave and Kurome will come too. Before evening, we’ll act in pairs. Kurome and I will be responsible for the east side, Lin Yu and Wave for the west side.” She glanced at Kurome, a slight curve to her lips, “Kurome’s strength is still unclear, I’ll take this opportunity to observe her closely.”

“And you, Wave, you have a good master. Stand tall, your strength is already very powerful.”

Esdeath straightened her military cap, encouraging Wave. Wave’s master was also a formidable naval general, and the disciples he trained were all naval elites.

And Wave was the elite of elites, otherwise the Noble Chariot wouldn’t have fallen into his hands. It seems that old man highly recognized Wave’s strength.

“Oh, and we’ll switch at night.” Esdeath’s gaze fell on Lin Yu, with a meaningful smile, “You and I will be a team.”

Lin Yu felt a chill down his spine. Damn it, the Danger Beasts at night were terrifying. His quota for shadow soldiers was already full. Although he could dismiss them on his own, being with Esdeath, even if he killed powerful Danger Beasts, he wouldn’t dare to openly extract them.

If he exposed himself, Kurome knew what his shadow soldiers looked like.

Meanwhile, outside the door, Dr. Stylish quietly hid in the shadows, his glasses reflecting a sinister light.