"You are doing nothing, Mister Grind," the Director said with a grim expression on her face. She got the report that Long Zhen was still alive and thriving. Meanwhile, her incompetent spy and assassin was no use after three attempts.

"Are you serious about this mission or not? I heard from my people that you went to the garden with Long Zhen and kissed him there. Why are you taking my mission so lightly? Do you know how evil he is? He is the number one, most dangerous man in our country!"

James Grind could only lower his head because he was guilty of his incompetence and his conflicting feeling. He was truly dedicated to his job. He wanted to save many people by assassinating many evil overlords, such as Long Zhen.

But when Long Zhen slowly touched his heart with his consideration and gentleness, it made James Grind hesitate and wonder if this was the right thing to do. He wished there was another way for him to complete this mission without hurting anybody, including Long Zhen.

"Now tell me, will you be able to kill that Long Zhen in the next mission?"

…

"Answer me!"

…

The Director saw that James Grind could only lower his head without giving a clear answer. She lost her composure and slammed the table.

"JAMES GRIND! LOOK AT ME!" the Director screamed. James Grind immediately straightened his posture and looked up to his Director. The Director saw the puppy eyes of this beautiful man, but she had been immune to James Grind's charm. She threw the document on the table to James Grind's face.

"Agent 69 James Grind, I've had enough of you and your incompetence! There is no use in keeping an incompetent assassin and spy. You may leave now before—"

~Baby, baby, baby ooooh yeah~

The Director paused when her phone rang. She glared at James Grind and told him to stay first because she hasn't done yelling at him.

"Good Morning, Master," the previously angry Director turned into a puppy when the real Master called her.

…

"Ah, Agent James Grind? Yes, he is with me right now," The Director answered.

…

"Huh? Keep him? Long Zhen will come here?! That Mafia Lord? Our main target?! M—Master, he is the strongest mafia lord in this country, if we can stop him—"

…

"You are going to give me ten million dollars?!" The Director gawked at the fantastic number. She almost got a heart attack, but then she started counting the amount in her head, and she drooled a little bit.

"Okay, Sir, I will keep James Grind here," The Director said.

She hung up the call and stared at James Grind, now with a sweet face. "Ah, James Grind, you know that I was just joking before. I would never fire such an important assassin for the organization. Don't worry about the mission. You are good to do anything you want. You don't need to assassinate Long Zhen anymore, okay?"

"Wha…" James Grind shook his head, unbelieving. "W—What about the evilest mafia crime lord syndicate and integrity to save the world—"

"Jamie, your beloved Director just got ten million dollars for letting you go! TEN MILLION DOLLARS! I'M RICH!"

James Grind gawked at the Director. Then he protested, "Director, you are going to sell me for ten million dollars?! At least share some of that money with me!"

"I can always give you more," a voice suddenly heard from the door. Both James Grind and the Director turned their heads and saw Long Zhen standing with his arm crossed. He had a thin smile on his face when his eyes met with James Grind.

"I've bought your mission and yourself, James Grind. You don't have to do anything anymore. Just stay by my side."

James Grind stared at Long Zhen. His eyes were full of uncertainty. "But you are evil…"

"I know," Long Zhen admitted. "It will take a while, but for now, your mission will be my private assassin. You will not partake in any other mission other than mine. You are safe now."

"B—But, I want to save the people! How could you buy me with money, don't you know that I despise—"

"How much do you want? Fifteen? Fifty million dollars? I can always give you more," Long Zhen said.

"…"

"… Just go now, James Grind," the Director said.

James Grind nodded and walked towards Long Zhen awkwardly. "I… Uhm… I am at your service now, Master Long Zhen."

"That's my darling," Long Zhen said without shame in front of the Director, but the Director didn't seem to mind either. They finally walked out of the organization and entered the car. Like the previous cycle, Long Zhen and James Grind sat on the back seat with Long Zhen hugging James Grind's waist.

James Grind felt uncomfortable and nervous. Thus he asked, "Master Long Zhen, why are you doing this?"

James Grind looked up so their eyes could meet. Long Zhen stared at those beautiful eyes, and he couldn't help but kiss the edge of James Grind's eyes. Actually, he had been listening to their conversation the whole time. He thought that James Grind would say that he would kill him later on.

But James Grind didn't answer, which indicated that James Grind also hesitated about this whole assassination thing. Maybe both of them had slowly opened up to each other because James Grind didn't have the heart to kill Long Zhen. Long Zhen was also thinking about making his organization cleaner, so James Grind wouldn't despise him so much.

"I just think it will be better for us not to get separated for too long, don't you think?" Long Zhe said.

"B—But you are still a mafia crime lord, I will uhm… I will hurt you later! So you won't be evil anymore!" James Grind exclaimed, but Long Zhen felt warm all over.

"Yes, if you want to target me, it's alright, as long as you don't take your eyes off me. But I will make sure that you are comfortable with me," Long Zhen said. He started considering the best move to make his deep-rooted organization to be cleaner and more presentable.

"Anyway, since I've saved you from that maid café punishment, you should show do it for me privately, how is it? Good deal?" Long Zhen grinned perversely.

James Grind covered his body and yelled, "S—Shameless pervert!"

[Pupa: Ding! Fatemeter increases to 60%.]

[Pupa: Ding! Breakmeter increases to 60%.]

[So everything becomes very similar to that first cycle when we enter this world.]

[Pupa: Indeed, it is up to you on how to handle the situation. Just make sure that Long Shen hit that 100% Fatemeter. As long as he hits that 100% Fatemeter, the world is considered done.]

[Aww, not going to lie, though. This world is challenging but also really rewarding. Long Zhen or Long Shen is a gentleman. He might be evil and ruthless, but when he genuinely falls in love with you, he will devote his life to you. He reminds me of the fanfiction I made once in high school.]

[Pupa: Fanfiction?]

[Yep, a fanfiction of Bai Yunyu and Male God, Movie Emperor Han Ye. With cutiepie Bai Yunyu as a handsome spy/assassin and his male god Han Ye as a mafia overlord. It's an enemy to lovers trope!]

[Pupa:... what a wasted talent.]