Raising The Zombie King

The medicine Xiao Xiao made seemed to be more effective than the offensive aroma Xiao hong used. Zhaocai stayed in a coma until evening.

Anyway, it won’t be cold in summer and Lin Yuzu is too lazy to move the big cat so she let it lie on the porch.

When the sun set and the moon rose, Lin Yuzu came out of the shower. The half-open window let in the night breeze while the faint light of the candle pulsed a little.

Xiao Xiao, who was writing in her diary at her desk, was illuminated by the candlelight, and when she heard the door opening, she turned her head and smiled. The warm light in her ice-blue pupils wavering.

Lin Yuzu smiled as a response upon seeing her smile. She stood and looked at each other for a while. They didn’t say anything as time slowly ticked by.

Ugh. . . this is a little silly.

Lin Yuzu now very much agrees with the conclusion that love makes people stupid. Even if it’s one-sided, she seemed to have become less resourceful.

She was a little embarrassed, but Xiao Xiao looked very happy and slightly urged her with an expectant look.

Not really knowing where to look, Lin Yuzu reluctantly moved the stool and sat in front of her, “Alright, you can come and wipe it for me.”

“Mm-hmm~”

Xiao Xiao picked up the towel and began wiping her hair.

Does she like taking care of people?
As if hearing the happy tone at the end of her sentence, Lin Yuzu said, “If it was before, you would definitely be liked by those little brats at our base.”

If it was before. . . where was Xiao Xiao before?
Lin Yuzu stopped her train of thought.

Xiao Xiao answered, “Does sister Yuzu like me too?”

“. . . Mmm. Like you.”

“Like Yuzu too. Well, like only Yuzu.”

“. . . I know.” One word can make her feel elevated. Lin Yuzu pressed her hand against her face. her hand was warm after the bath, but it was actually her cheeks that were a little hotter.

The refreshing night breeze couldn’t dissipate the heat on her face but only fluttered the pages of the diary.

It was already a new one, but because Xiao Xiao has been using her diary more and more, half of it has already been used up.

Lin Yuzu was really curious about why she had so much to write. Obviously, the two of them are living the same life and Lin Yuzu can only write two sentences at most about it.

The wind became stronger and the diary rustled. Lin Yuzu reached out to close it, only to get a glimpse at the last sentence.

[She likes me more than cats]

. . .

. . . . . . . cute

Nothing came up in Lin Yuzu’s mind except for this word. She then broached the previous topic and said softly, “I only like Xiao Xiao.”
It’s just that my kind of like is different from yours.

“Hmm~~!”

Xiao Xiao joyfully gave her a hug. This time, Lin Yuzu clearly heard the prolonged happy tone at her remark.

With her hair almost dried, Lin yuzu was about to let Xiao Xiao take a shower when she suddenly heard the commotion outside the fence. She then poked her head out the window, “Zhaocai! You’re not allowed to leave for two days. . . huh?”

What’s this. . .

Zhaocai, who was made to carry the pot, was still lying on the porch. He then suddenly woke up upon hearing his name and turned his head in confusion. Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai, who was nestled inside his furry belly while grooming each other’s feathers, were also startled and turned their head to look over.

And Xiao Hong, who had been resting, opened her mouth wide at this moment and lifted her vines while curling up a bunch of small things to send in her mouth.

Lin Yuzu relied on her good eyesight and poor knowledge to barely recognize the animal that was often seen on snack packaging bags, “. . . A small raccoon?”

“It’s raccoon.” Xiao Xiao said next to her.

“Hmm. . .”

Lin Yuzu looked at the small animal on the ground. It had a fluffy ebony coat, very short limbs, small round ears that twitch with every move, a flat round face, black fur surrounding its black sockets like wearing a blindfold, looking up like a tamed animal with grape-like wet eyes.

Ah, its paws are also black and so small. . . really cute.

Lin Yuzu’s understanding of raccoons is limited to ‘Racoons of the Same Mound1‘ and she doesn’t know why, but whenever she sees this word, she always imagines a groundhog on a hill.

Now that she saw one, she replaced that image of the little animal in her imagination that suddenly became so cute. She couldn’t utter a word as she lovingly stroked the head of the little animal in front of her.

It whimpered twice and obediently let Lin Yuzu pet it. After she rescued it from Xiao Hong, it seemed to consider Lin Yuzu trustworthy.

“. . .” Xiao Xiao looked at it, “Want to raise it?”

“I kind of do, but. . .”

The vines drifting outside the window stared at them intently. Lin Yuzu glanced at the open door and saw Zhaocai sitting there, his golden cat pupils faintly glowing in the night.

It silently stared at the raccoon rubbing around Lin Yuzu’s leg.

Xiao Xiao also followed Zhaocai’s line of sight, “. . .”

“Not raising.” Xiao Xiao picked up the raccoon that was trying to pick at Lin Yuzu’s leg.

Eh?
Although Lin Yuzu was trying to let the raccoon go, it was the first time that Xiao Xiao had an opinion on such a trivial matter since she usually listen to Lin Yuzu’s decisions.

How rare. Lin Yuzu lingeringly stroked a handful of the raccoon’s soft mane and watched Xiao Xiao shut it out with Zhaocai with a smile, “Well, since you don’t like it, then we won’t keep it. Let’s let it free tomorrow.”

Xiao Xiao then nodded approvingly.

But. . .

Perhaps the continuous rainy weather hindered travel or maybe it felt too comfortable in being raised, the raccoon didn’t have the intention to leave.

Even if it was ostracized by the old members of the family.

Lin Yuzu grabbed Zhaocai’s nape and hugged the raccoon hiding in the corner, “I told you many times, don’t fight in the house, Zhaocai, especially indoors!”

The little raccoon nestled in Lin Yuzu’s arms and gently licked her cheek.

Xiao Xiao, “. . .”

Lin Yuzu half hesitantly and half bitterly asked Xiao Xiao, “Does it not want to go back?” After feeding it for a long time, she began to get attached to it.

Xiao Xiao responded, “It wants to.”

Lin Yuzu still trusts Xiao Xiao, who has the same skills as a certain Disney princess, “Then why won’t it go?”

“It’s lost.”

It sounded very fake that Lin Yuzu was suspicious, “. . . really?”

“Mm.” Xiao Xiao nodded seriously, picked it up, and placed it back to the ground, “Raccoons are herd animals. It must by now, miss its family. Just like, me and Yuzu.”

Xiao Xiao looked at her with affectionate eyes, “I too, hate to separate from Yuzu.”

Lin Yuzu, “. . . Un. Mmm.” She was convinced by Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao continued, “When the sky is clear, I’ll send it back.”

“The sky is clear. . .” Lin Yuzu also thought that the weather would clear up soon. If it continues like this, she would get moldy. “Then let’s wait for a while longer and take advantage of the opportunity. Let’s go camping!”

Xiao Xiao blinked, “Camping?”

“Mmm! Ah, but,” Lin Yuzu remembered, “Someone needs to take care of the fields. . .”

“It’s okay.” Xiao Xiao answered with glistening eyes, “Camping, want to go with Yuzu.”

It was then decided.

The rainy season finally ended and Lin Yuzu’s injury completely healed. She then found a tent that hasn’t been used for a long time, took Zhaocai and Xiao Xiao camping, and sent the raccoon home on the way.

Although she couldn’t figure out how the raccoon gave Xiao Xiao directions. . . all in all, it was returned smoothly in the end.

The place where the raccoon lives were filled with large broad-leaved forest with a clear river winding through the forest and cascading down from the cliffs, forming a waterfall pool.

This is the right place for it!

Lin Yuzu decided to set up camp in the area.

She has a lot of experience in staying in the wilderness, she was forced to survive before while she’s out to play now. Their locations are different and more importantly, her companions are also different. She was obviously doing the same thing, but her mood is very different.

“I’ll do it.” Xiao Xiao put down the things she was carrying and took over Lin Yuzu’s tent.

“Does Xiao Xiao know how to set up a tent?”

“Hmm.” Xiao Xiao recalled for a moment and answered, “I might have used it before.”

She should be referring to her experiences before she lost her memory so Lin Yuzu didn’t ask, “Okay, then just in case, let me guide you.”

In fact, she didn’t need any guidance at all.

Xiao Xiao’s movements didn’t look skilled but were clean. It looked like she can do it alone, but Lin Yuzu still gave her a hand as the two of them felt better when working together without even realizing it.

“Dinner?”

“Look for suitable ingredients nearby. The essence of camping is living in the wilderness.”

Although for them, it isn’t much different from their daily life. . . .

It was getting dark and Lin Yuzu and Xiao Xiao sat by the campfire while eating roast meat, “This atmosphere is perfect for singing campfire songs or telling adventure stories.”

Zhaocai lying next to her twisted his head to avoid her greasy hands.

Xiao Xiao recalled Lin Yuzu’s ‘genius’ musical talent, and after a moment of silence, she politely asked, “Well, what story?”

Lin Yuzu responded, “Since we’re in the forest, you should tell stories about the forest. . .”

Before she finished her words, the ground suddenly shook.

“Eh, what?!” Lin Yuzu immediately stood up. The first occurrence was an earthquake but was immediately followed by a second tremor accompanied by the sound of tree branches being broken and heavy footsteps. It sounded more like some giant animal walking.

Zhaocai got up from the ground and arched his back, creating hissing, threatening sounds.

Bear? Mutant creatures?

Whatever it is, there’s nothing to be afraid of with Xiao Xiao around.

Lin Yuzu suspiciously looked in the direction where the sound came from., the dark woods. Amidst the shaking of the earth came out a. . .

“. . . A raccoon?”

“It’s a raccoon.” Xiao Xiao confirmed.

Ah, it’s a raccoon. . .
Lin Yuzu tilted her neck, but no matter how she looked at it, the small mountain-like creature in front of her looked extremely similar, “It’s so big. . . Why is it so big! Wait. . .”

“Ang—“

The familiar giant raccoon let out a low cry, shaking off a few leaves before lowering its head to try and rub Lin Yuzu with its head.

It was held down by Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao said, “No, she will fall.”

Lin Yuzu understood its familiar actions, “It can’t be. . . Is this the one we kept?”

Xiao Xiao nodded, “En, because of mutation.”

It can become bigger or smaller because of mutation?! That’s a little too convenient. . . isn’t it a magical creature instead of a mutated creature?

The giant magical raccoon left a bunch of fresh fruits and left, just in time for Lin Yuzu to peel an after-dinner fruit plate.

Xiao Xiao was finishing the bedding while Lin Yuzu took a slice for herself and ate it while lamenting, “It’s the story of the raccoon repaying the favor.”

Zhaocai was playing happily outside the tent. As a nocturnal creature, it was extremely energetic at night.

Lin Yuzu poked her head out to tell it to be quiet, but it pretended to be deaf and continued to be silly. She then turned back to let Xiao Xiao handle it and called out to her, “Xiao Xiao. . . eh?”

There’s no Xiao Xiao.

Under Lin Yuzu’s surprised expression, the piles of clothing on the ground moved and emerged a soft little ball.

Long snow-white hair, light blue skin, and diamond-like prismatic crystals embedded in its forehead.

Her features are undoubtedly right, however, the girl looks no more than five-years-old looking at her with her moist ice-blue eyes with her mouth open.

Eh. . . Eh? EH?!