Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game.

Chapter 212 Death on the Spot
"Then, let's talk about monsters."

Hank decided to explain his plan.

"As I've mentioned before, according to the monster and my observations, the monster's physical state is problematic, which makes its body unstable... It has always longed to obtain another perfect body."

He coughed lightly: "In other words, it's about finding a body to possess. One of the things the monster ordered me to do on the island was to find a suitable person, and I can choose one of you and claim that he is the most suitable new body for it."

"Do monsters need to possess human bodies?"

Ye Ming was somewhat puzzled.

"It's to obtain information about organisms."

Baijie touched his chin.

“When a demon ‘takes flesh,’ it receives information from its original body and the organisms it ingests, and then reconstructs its physical body in the present world. If a demon wants to move freely in a world like ours, it needs to obtain a physical body similar to that of humans and animals.”

“You can call them ‘possessed’ or mediums. Their existence is to become material, allowing demons to manipulate the bodies they acquire to adapt to the real world. Because demons that are merely information life forms probably can’t even move a tree branch in reality.”

Hank also explained: "An animal's brain tissue is inherently limited and difficult to expand, so it is only natural to choose humans with high intelligence as the host body. Moreover, the better the host body, the stronger the power it can exert after possession by the demon."

Just as one must be equipped with special diving equipment to dive into the deep sea, a demon must actively absorb information from the three-dimensional world, that is, the material world, in order to achieve stability in quality and form in order to enter the material world.

Similarly, the better the diving equipment, the deeper it can dive.

"That's true, but I'm not the kind of high-quality body that monsters prefer, am I?"

Bai Jie pressed for an answer.

"Don't worry, I have a way to get through this."

He smiled.

"Are demons so easily fooled?"

Bai Jie's eyes were filled with suspicion.

"Besides being an alchemist, I'm also a professional con artist."

Hank was very confident.

"These life forms are not omniscient or omnipotent beings, and they have various flaws in their personalities. In Europe, they are called demons, but in this Far Eastern island nation, they are called tengu. In essence, they are the same type of beings..."

Hank laughed and said, "It seems that in your country, they believe that these are monks who were born with 'arrogance and ego,' and after death they fell into the Heavenly Dog Realm, which is outside the Six Realms, becoming celestial demons who have no desire for enlightenment and cannot be reborn in the Pure Land. This is similar to the explanation of the early formation of demons in our culture..."

The earliest European accounts claim that the most powerful demon was a great demon who fell from heaven to hell. This archangel who served the Lord before the throne also fell because of excessive pride.

"So, according to you, one of us will be the one to take on this role?"

Ayaka frowned slightly.

"Yes."

Hank's gaze shifted to Bai Jie.

“Originally, I hoped that someone else would play the role of the decoy, but now I think it might be better for you to play the role of the ‘mediator’.”

"No !!!!"

Before Hyakusuke could answer, Yoruaki and Ayaka objected in unison.

"This is too dangerous..."

"I'll be the bait."

"can."

Bai Jie did not object.

“No one else is suitable either. After all… I was the one who was captured. Also, Ye Ming, your mission is very important, so you are not suitable to be the bait.”

Night's Light ability has a direct attack effect on monsters.

In fact, the "Soul Slash" technique is effective against most enemies. Although demons do not have souls, as information life forms that need to rely on human bodies, they are still affected.

However, the opponent was far stronger than her, and the young swordswoman couldn't even get close to the monster.

"Monsters should have the ability to distort space."

Although Ye Ming was defeated by her opponent in three moves during the battle, she had also figured out her opponent's attack patterns.

"Because it can distort space, it can deflect both spells and sword strikes at will."

She suppressed the urge to sigh and shook her head.

"In addition, that kind of distortion can also change distance, pulling people from a distance or using this move to keep enemies away from you."

Ye Ming's Heavenly Awakening Eye is stronger than before because she has undergone a second awakening, and the power of her "eye" has been further enhanced.

She can now unleash sword energy remotely within a certain range, using the air-piercing slash to release "Soul Slash".

In other words, Yue Jialuo Yeming no longer needs to get close to the opponent to hit them with her sword and activate her Soul Slash attack, as she did before.

On the other hand, although her Heavenly Eye is more powerful than before, she cannot overuse it, otherwise she will fall into the weakened state of being unable to activate her eye power again after launching a long-range slash like last time.

Another point is that Ye Ming had no knowledge of the "Sword of the End" that he used when he killed the fox girl Zhu Ling last time.

Her brain and mind are not fully matched with the power of her "eyes," which makes it impossible for her to reproduce that sword strike. For her, that attack method is currently just a kind of "fiery force," a power that was accidentally triggered in a near-death state.

"...Space distortion? That's a terrifying spell that combines offense and defense," Hyakusuke thought to himself, feeling frustrated. Why were all the enemies he encountered such troublesome characters? Even though Yoru had improved his strength, his new moves couldn't be very effective against enemies who could distort space for defense.

He quickly pressed Hank for more information: "Are you really sure you have a way to defeat them?"

He suspected that this great demon must have other powerful spells and skills, and definitely not just a single "space distortion" technique.

"The monster is very powerful. It is proficient in many strange spells. As far as I know, there are spells such as 'Body Corruption,' 'Petrifying Evil Eye,' 'Dazzling Demonic Melody,' 'Sealing the Five Senses,' 'Breath of the Underworld,' 'Frozen Shadow,' 'Sky-Splitting Claw,' 'Multiple Bindings,' and so on..."

This alchemist had an unexpectedly deep understanding of the monster. He was even able to describe in detail the characteristics of the spells that the monster could cast. Moreover, the monster did not use its full strength when fighting against Yeming.

"However, there's no need to worry too much."

Fearing that the group might back down, Hank quickly explained to them, "It is true that the monster is very powerful, but the total amount of its magical power, or what you call demonic power, is not particularly strong. In fact, it has not broken through the level of a demon general and is still just a high-ranking ferocious demon."

"is that a lie?"

Ye Ming stared wide-eyed as he asked back.

"I'm not lying."

Looking at the incredulous girl, Hank said calmly, "As I said before, it is just a degraded version of an information life form. Strictly speaking, it is still different from the great demon king who started the human-demon turmoil in the past... However, its 'spatial distortion' skill is too invincible, coupled with its superb control over combat, it is not easy to defeat it."

"It's not just not easy; the power of spatial distortion alone is practically without any weaknesses."

"It can be said that monsters themselves do not have many weaknesses, so we can only create weaknesses for them."

Hank explained in a low voice.

"Attacking it while it is transferring information, that is, in the process of re-copying its own information, is enough to expose a huge vulnerability."

"Then we'll find an opportunity to fire the Holy Arrow, using its guaranteed hit effect to weaken it, right?"

Bai Jie asked suspiciously, "But even so, Ye Ming's side still won't be able to find an opportunity to kill their side, right?" "Yes, but I still have a way."

At this point, he took out a device that was about the size of a black box.

"This... is the 'Heart-Breaking Barrier' that I improved. As long as you hide the barrier on your body, the moment the monster reveals a weakness, you can activate the barrier through your spiritual power, which will create a Heart-Breaking Barrier with a small area. However, within this area, both you and the monster will be drawn into it."

Hearing this, Bai Jie finally understood the purpose of his bait; he was using me as a time bomb.

"Fine," he could only grit his teeth, "So, while the Heart-Breaking Barrier is in effect, both the monster and I are immobilized, allowing Ye Ming to unleash a slash from a distance and then use 'Soul Slash' to defeat the opponent?"

"Yes."

Hank nodded again.

"Bai Jie, I still think this is too dangerous. Let's try another way?"

Ye Ming felt the risk was still too high.

"no problem."

He pretended to say this, but secretly conveyed the message.

"It's nothing, Hank might be lying to us... If things get bad, we'll find a chance to escape. We don't need to fight the monster to the death. Of course, if there really is a way to defeat it, we'll still try."

Ye Ming still felt uneasy about what he said.

Why... does he always have to sacrifice himself to protect others during times of crisis?

She suddenly felt a surge of sadness welling up inside her.

My own strength is not enough to protect him.

She deeply regretted her lack of real power; if she were strong enough, she wouldn't have put him in danger again.

Just then, Oni-hime's voice appeared in her ear again.

'Do you need my help?'

"You, can help us defeat the great demon Mephistopheles?"

'cannot.'

The Oni Princess answered decisively.

'The opponent is, after all, a great demon king of the same rank as me. Even if I show myself, given his personality, he won't give me any face. With my current strength, the chances of fighting against a fallen angel who has at least gained a physical body are slim.'

Suddenly, the once-fierce ghost woman chuckled.

'However, I can save his life for you, three times… I can save his life three times when it is in danger.'

Ye Ming did not answer.

The ghost woman only let out a soft chuckle while covering her mouth.

'No need to answer right away. Just shout "I agree!" in your mind, and I will keep my promise...'

After saying this, Oni-hime returned to silence once more.

This great demon king from a hundred years ago, a demon of the past, was very patient. At the same time, it also knew very well that Ye Ming could not maintain the same level of patience as it.

Ultimately, she had no choice but to make a decision.

……

“I’ve already told the monster the ‘false information’ that I’ve discovered a highly skilled exorcist. Next… we’ll go and meet the monster together.”

Hank placed Bai Jie in a mechanical coffin, a metal coffin made of steel. The black iron surface was covered with a thin layer of ice due to the cold air inside.

Inside the coffin, where the head should be, there was a small viewing window, through which Hyakusuke's face could be seen.

Beneath the upright coffin lay a mechanical base and four wheels, which, bearing an excessive weight, began to move along the ramp.

The wheels creaked as they rolled over the ground. The black-haired girl, Yue Jialuo Yeming, dressed in a Western-style long dress, pushed the coffin with both hands, walking deeper into a passageway.

Inside the coffin, Bai Jie was also subjected to a series of restraint spells by Hank, rendering him virtually immobile and fixing his limbs in place.

After all, the monster would definitely conduct a series of checks on him, so Hyakusuke had to pretend to be someone who couldn't do anything so as not to arouse the other party's suspicion.

Finally, Ye Ming, accompanied by Hank, pushed the huge coffin once again into a spacious stone chamber, as large as a hall.

This is a chamber deep within a cave. On a stone chair, a monster from the other dimension of "Hell" stares intently at Hank.

Its eyes exuded an air of domineering arrogance as it rested its chin on its hand, staring meaningfully at Hank and the steel coffin.

"Hank, is this the person you said is most suitable to become my new body?"

Along with the monster's gaze, two other tall figures in this large, cavernous room also looked at the three people who had arrived.

One of them was a black humanoid figure radiating lightless flames, and the other was a monster, like a chimera, forcibly pieced together from the limbs of various animals and beasts.

These are powerful experimental subjects cultivated using spores, materials such as humans and animals, and the facilities within this underground cavern.

However, the control of these experimental subjects also rests with the powerful demon. With just a command from the monster, these two terrifying experimental subjects will come and tear the three of them to pieces.

So strong!

Even inside the coffin, Bai Jie felt an immense pressure different from the wavelength of demonic energy. The monster, which was like an avatar of the great demon Mephisto, was a powerful enemy he had never encountered before.

"Yes, you are right... my master."

Hank felt a sudden chill run down his spine.

He quickly knelt down and curtsied.

"Only those with exceptional qualities among the psychics can become the bodies for my Lord's rebirth... This is the new body I have prepared for you."

He answered calmly.

“This person is not particularly powerful, but his spiritual energy wavelength is extremely close to your demonic energy wavelength, which proves that the two can achieve a higher synchronization rate.”

"That's right. For me, the strength of the original physical body is not important. The key is the synchronization rate between us."

The monster smiled and said, "You are indeed very clever. I chose you to be the director of the experiment and entrusted you with creating the prototype and cultivating a suitable vessel. You did a very good job, Hank. Your loyalty has deeply moved even me, your master."

As it said this, the corners of its mouth turned up in a smile.

"For this, as your master, I must reward you, so... you should just die!"

The monster waved its right hand gently.

In a mere instant, the face of this man—the former monk, alchemist, and conman Hank—flew through the air.

Blood spurted from the severed neck, which had lost its head.

Before his plan could be carried out, he was beheaded in an instant. He died on the spot.

(End of this chapter)