The sound of dripping water still fell along the pipes to the cold ground from time to time... Keeping quiet, the two small figures held hands, one after the other. After walking for a long time, a bright light appeared at the end of the pipe.
After experiencing consecutive hours of darkness, suddenly seeing light was undoubtedly heartening.
Creatures living on the ground naturally crave light; there was nothing strange about it.
Mono was also rarely a bit happy. It was finally over; the pipe space filled with darkness and stench was truly unpleasant.
"Keep it down..."
With a soft gesture, he slowed his pace and walked toward where the light shone.
After walking for a bit, they reached the end.
A huge hall came into view.
The hall was divided into two levels, with wooden boards, shelves, and iron cages fixed to the walls.
A radiating beam of light fell from beside the high wall, constantly circling back and forth, swinging left and right along the floor of the hall.
The light seen from a distance was emanating from here...
As he was observing, Mono's gaze suddenly froze.
What was that in the corner?
The beam of light happened to turn toward where Mono and the other were.
Little Six also stood beside Mono, silently watching the scene before them.
After passing through that light gate, she had already overcome her fear of these lights and was now treating it with a calm heart.
However, as she was watching, her body was suddenly pulled into a corner by Mono and then pressed against the wall.
In the next moment, a beam of light turned over and swept past them.
The bright yellow light was so clear that it allowed one to see everything it illuminated. It seemed darkness could not hide anything, making one involuntarily feel relaxed.
But Mono felt a lingering fear.
This beam of light falling from the wall and constantly spinning was no ordinary light.
Fortunately, he had been alert just now and noticed something wrong.
Otherwise, by now... there would probably be big trouble...
There happened to be a pipe by the wall they were leaning against, which blocked the beam of light, so it didn't shine on them.
As he silently waited for the light to recede, Mono suddenly heard panicked breathing coming from in front of him.
Looking down, he saw Six with her head buried, clutching her small hands tightly.
"Mono... what... do you want to do..." a whisper came.
Though her voice was as calm as ever, it seemed to carry a hint of pleading... Her curved eyebrows trembled, her pitch-black eyes were misted over, and her cheeks were flushed rosy red...
Mono was stunned.
He finally realized the distance between the two of them at this moment.
They were so close they could feel each other's heartbeats; even the scent of their breath was so clear. That cold body temperature, too...
This?
Shaking his head, Mono quickly banished the strange thoughts from his mind and explained:
"Hey, idiot, don't go getting any wild ideas. I wasn't trying to do anything weird to you!"
Little Six looked up at Mono, her face still feeling a bit hot.
He didn't want to do anything?
Then why? Why was he still pinning her down? There were no enemies around, and there was no danger.
"Mono... no need to explain..."
She buried her head again, then replied in a low, lingering voice,
"Little Six won't... won't mind..."
Even if Mono wants to... do some... strange things, it's not... like it's impossible...
Her head hung lower and lower, the fine strands of her hair covering her eyes.
Then, Mono saw the little person before him slowly lift her small head. With eyes closed tightly and her head tilted up slightly, her pure face bore a faint rosy glow.
Mono~
Then, a soft sound came from those thin little lips, still carrying that hint of a pleading tone.
Like a kitten begging its master for a pat...
It looks like...
Mono's palms couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat...
This is too hard to resist, isn't it?
How can Six be this cute?
After hesitating for another 0.001 seconds, Mono finally followed the choice of his heart.
A long time passed...
At some point, the light had already moved away from the corner.
But Mono didn't let go.
He felt a bit strange.
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"Um... don't get the wrong idea. I was just... to avoid that light, so I..." Mono wiped his mouth and explained.
How should he put it?
This wasn't what he wanted at all; he was simply trying to avoid danger. But what about Six?
She actually learned to take the initiative to tease him?
She even made him give up his precious N-th active initiative.
So, no matter how you look at it, the fault seems to be hers.
"Mono..."
Six's breathing was still a bit hurried, but hearing Mono's words, she lowered her head and whispered,
"I know... Mono did it to avoid that light... not because he intentionally wanted... wanted to do this..."
Though she said this, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl into a slight arc. Mono was always so dishonest with himself and so annoying; she was used to it... Mono was stunned and looked at her suspiciously:
"Hey, you couldn't possibly not believe me, right? I'm telling the truth. That light is really dangerous, otherwise why would I hide?"
"Mm... Little Six believes Mono..." Little Six nodded her head again.
But her words seemed a bit... non-committal.
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Good heavens...
Why was she laughing? He was clearly the victim, so why was he being treated like someone with ulterior motives?!
Mono felt a bit depressed.
If Six ever used that expression to attract him again, he swore that even if he died, he would absolutely never again... never again...
Well... actually... forget it...
There was no need to use an oath for such trivial matters.
"Alright, I'll be the bigger person and forgive you this time, but... what I said is really true."
Saying this, Mono pulled Six out from the corner again.
Then, he waved a finger.
"Look over there."
Confused, Little Six followed the direction of Mono's finger.
She saw a human-shaped stone statue standing quietly on the spot.
"Anyone hit by that light will turn into that damned state, so be careful. I'm not joking."
Mono's explanation came.
Hearing this, Little Six was slightly stunned. Mono... so... he didn't lie to her...? Then, thinking of something, her ears couldn't help but turn hot. If it was true, then wouldn't that mean just now it was entirely her...? No,
She just... lifted her head a little, but Mono... Looking at the conflicted Six...
"Alright, stop overthinking and let's go..."
Mono walked over, patted her small face, and took her hand.
Now was not the time for such thoughts; they had to find a way to leave the The Maw as soon as possible.
Little Six nodded "calmly," her expression returning to normal.
However, beneath her hair where it couldn't be seen, her cheeks were still a bit hot...
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