What?! My anime figurines have all come true!

"No, it's nothing..."

Because the momentary palpitation was so brief, Chen Xiao assumed it was because he had been sitting on the sofa for too long.

However, the girl in his arms was not reassured.

Considering the recent supernatural crime incidents in Shanghai, although Chen Xiao acted nonchalant in front of Shiina Mahiru this afternoon, anyone would be afraid of something that could potentially endanger their life...

Thinking this, the girl immediately climbed off Chen Xiao. Her fair skin above the knees swayed with the thin hem of her skirt, appearing and disappearing like an absolute territory.

To maintain balance while standing on the sofa, the tiny toes at the tips of the feet sometimes come together and sometimes spread apart with each step.

"Qiong-mei?"

This time, Chen Xiao looked puzzled.

"Call me Qiong, don't add the word 'sister'!"

The girl puffed out her cheeks as if she were angry.

At the same time, her identity is about to be revealed: Kasugano Sora, the two-dimensional younger sister who had the title of "[Hate that my sister is not Sora]" in Chen Xiao's previous life.

Then Kasugano Sora opened her arms, gently hugged Chen Xiao's head, and patted his back softly.

Her long, silvery-white hair, as smooth as silk, cascaded down, like moonlight pouring down on Chen Xiao, carrying a faint fragrance that wafted into his nose. Two tufts of hair stood up playfully on her forehead, adding a touch of childlike innocence to her cool demeanor.

A pair of greyish-silver eyes narrowed slightly, shimmering with an almost imperceptible gentle ripple.

Beneath her delicate, straight nose were thin, pink lips that were not very bloody. Just moments ago, her lips had been slightly red from pursing them in anger, but now they secretly curved into a smile, exuding an irresistible sweetness.

But rather than comforting Chen Xiao, it would be more accurate to say that she treated Chen Xiao's head like a catnip ball, practically purring contentedly from her lips.

"I'm not a child."

Chen Xiao, who was being patted on the head and back, was both amused and exasperated.

However, the feeling of being cared for by his 'sister' made him unable to bring himself to push her away, and he also dared not turn his head to look at Qiong Mei, even though she didn't have much to offer in front of her.

because……

Do not look at what is improper.

"I don't believe it. I can clearly feel my brother trembling."

Qiongmei pouted and retorted.

"trembling……?"

Chen Xiao also realized what was happening at this moment.

Although the analogy isn't quite right, he did have a similar sense of fear just now, like when he once did something reckless in the dorm (replacing cola with vinegar) and ended up being attacked from both sides by his roommates.

This is the first time Jack has fought two monsters at the same time.

Chapter Seven: Attacked in a Dream

Will a person always be unlucky?

Although the time span is quite long, Chen Xiao always feels that whenever he thinks his life is about to get on 'the right track,' the world will come looking for trouble.

"I was so stupid, so very stupid..."

Looking at the familiar, dilapidated red-brick old house in front of him, Chen Xiao sighed and rubbed his forehead, feeling both sentimental and resentful.

I was actually attacked.

Not a buddy?

So the world still remembers that I'm a time traveler!

I just saw news about superpowered crimes a few days ago, and today I've run into a criminal?!

Like the protagonist in a classic novel, the moment he sees a crime news story, he's certain he'll encounter the criminal.

Where is my cheat system?

Where are my superpowers?

What, you mean those female figurines at home?

They are different.

"Sigh, I can probably guess the prisoner's abilities; they're related to dreams or memories."

After all, the old house in front of him was something from his past life, buried deep in his memory, and only he knew what it looked like.

"But to be fair, the recreation is really accurate."

Chen Xiao walked to the threshold of the old house, raised his hand and gently stroked the decaying black lacquered wooden door. Then he looked at the brick carvings on the walls on both sides, which had lost their color due to weathering. Even the cracks on them were perfectly reproduced.

Before I transmigrated, I was curious about what the brick carvings of the old house would look like if they were painted. In my previous life, I was suppressed into a two-dimensional world by a great fortune and never got to see them renovated. Instead, in this life, I saw what they looked like painted.

"Oh my, he comes from a poor background."

At that moment, a mocking voice suddenly rang out behind Chen Xiao.

"—?!"

Chen Xiao was startled and immediately turned around.

A tall, thin man wearing a dark hoodie was standing at the gate of his family's old house. The large hood covered most of his face, revealing only a mocking smile on his lips and jawline.

The other person had their hands in their pockets, looking extremely relaxed, as if this dream constructed from Chen Xiao's past memories was their own backyard.

"However, to climb to the point where you can buy a house in Shanghai, hard work alone is not enough."

The hooded man glanced around briefly, then, recalling the address of the upscale residential area in the mission file, he couldn't help but click his tongue.

"Probably become some rich woman's gigolo... No, looking at your delicate skin and 'melancholy' face, could you be some bottom from Sichuan guy's crotch?! Pfft... Hahaha!!!"

In the end, the hooded man burst into laughter, the sound echoing jarringly in the courtyard in front of the old house.

"This guy..."

Chen Xiao's expression gradually turned cold, and his fists clenched slightly. If he hadn't been unaware of the specific situation and the enemy's strength, he would have already rushed forward and punched the hooded man in the face!

"Oh my! Judging from your expression, did I hit a nerve?"

Seeing that Chen Xiao was just looking at him coldly, without the expected rage or shame, the hooded man became even more excited.

"Tsk tsk, look at this shabby place, it reeks of poverty... No wonder it raised such a good-for-nothing like you. Why not take the golden road to heaven and instead choose to rot in this place?! Oh, wait, I almost forgot this is your hometown... Ha! So what's the point of that villa you live in now? Even a pheasant can't become a phoenix by climbing a branch! Therefore, the only answer is..."

The hooded man's belittling and slander came like a machine gun, and he deliberately dragged out the last few words.

"Your back door has been ruined long ago, so you don't even have the courage to go to the academy anymore! Am I right?"

"..."

Chen Xiao did not respond to the insults.

The character designs of you villains are all so cliché.

The only tactic they use to provoke someone is [foul-mouthed].

And what did my old house do to you?

This is an antique that has been left over from the Ming and Qing dynasties!

"Hey...this is kind of funny. Aren't you angry at all?"

Seeing that Chen Xiao remained calm and standing there, the hooded man became intrigued and stopped trying to provoke him with words.

Chen Xiao naturally had no intention of exchanging trash talk with this guy, because doing so would not only allow the other party to control the pace of the game, but also prevent him from buying time.

I've been keeping a close eye on the news these past few days.

The official superpower crime countermeasures team has carried out several operations in various districts of Shanghai, reportedly raiding criminals just before they are about to commit a crime.

Although each operation ended in failure, making people doubt the authenticity of the news, there have indeed been no more victims falling into a coma for unknown reasons in the past few days.

All I need to do is stall for time as much as possible and wait for the official to take down this guy's real-world counterpart!

"So...you're the guy who was recently in the Shanghai news, the one who used superpowers to put people into a coma?"

Chen Xiao asked.

"That's right, it's me."

The hooded man nodded readily.

Why are you targeting me?

After all, he had never caused any trouble in high school or college, nor had he ever slapped the face of any rich young master.

“If a client commissions me, I will naturally comply.”

"The sugar daddy..."

As expected, someone was behind the recent attacks.

"It's because of Shenzhou Nova Academy, right!"

"A question you already know the answer to."

The hooded man smiled dismissively.

"But I clearly didn't apply for admission! Why are you attacking me?!"

"I don't even know where the end of the universe is, how could I possibly know why the benefactor specifically requested you?"

Perhaps convinced that Chen Xiao had no chance of escaping, the hooded man, feeling pleased, transformed into an omnipotent answerer, answering every question Chen Xiao posed.

However, almost ten minutes had passed, and he had almost exhausted all the questions he could ask, but there was still no response from reality, which made Chen Xiao sweat a little.

Could this guy's ability be 'Tsukuyomi'?

A fleeting moment in reality, three days in a dream?

That would really make me look ugly...

"Kid, you're stalling for time, aren't you?"

At this moment, the hooded man, who could barely contain his laughter, spoke up.

Chen Xiao: ——！ ！ ！

Chen Xiao was startled upon hearing this.

"Hehehe!!! Yes, yes, yes! I love this expression! It tastes so good~! Are you scared? Are you uneasy? Are you secretly praying that those cops catch me quickly? Hahahaha!!!"

The hooded man, now completely relaxed, stuck out his tongue at Chen Xiao, revealing a malicious and maniacal laugh!

"Impossible! That so-called 'actor' is like a blind man right now, he has no idea that I've used my ability! Let alone lead a team to rescue you!"

"Why do you think I answered your question? Well, kid! Because I love seeing those expressions on your faces—the slow ignition of hope within you, followed by the instant plunge into despair! Hahahaha!!!"

"This is absolutely disgusting..."

Chen Xiao's lips twitched.

"How much longer... fifteen minutes! Hehehe~ I'll enjoy you for these fifteen minutes~! Cry all you want! Shout all you want! But no one can come to save you!"

The hooded man, still sporting that disgusting smile, slowly approached Chen Xiao.

"you……"

As the enemy slowly approached, Chen Xiao appeared flustered on the surface, but he was actually relieved inside.

It's good that it's not 'Tsukuyomi'.

I can hold out for fifteen minutes.

"Let's begin with the 'main course'!"

Just as the hooded man got within two steps of Chen Xiao, he suddenly moved as if he had been startled!

Still as a pine tree, swift as a rabbit!

call----!

The faint sound of something cutting through the air vanished in an instant.

Chen Xiao delivered a powerful punch to the chin of the hooded man who was sticking out his tongue and grinning!

"Waaaaaahh ...