The two crisp slaps became the most unsettling sound Lin Sanjiu had ever heard in her life.
She was so terrified that she felt her stomach turn over. If she wanted to, she could throw up at any time. The anxiety, anger, and helplessness she felt just now had all been wiped away. Her face was blank and cold sweat was dripping down.
The tall, stout Santa Claus was as big as a hill even when he was sitting in a chair. His white beard, which was dyed pink with flying blood, slowly rose as if he was smiling. Then, his hand rose and fell again, and he slapped his thigh a few more times.
"Come, sit here and make a wish," Santa Claus said. When Santa Claus smiled, his hook-like eyes curled into a hair-raising shape. The black holes in his beard were barely visible, "Oh, hurry up."
Lin Sanjiu recalled her [Female Slave Bondage Rope] and stopped Soulsqn from following her. Then, she walked stiffly toward Santa Claus.
Perhaps she should thank herself for making the right choice for all of this to happen.
Ten minutes ago, when Santa Claus slowly turned his head, Lin Sanjiu finally made up her mind. She saw that the first three posthumans had turned into blood bubbles, and she thought about what they said. She decided to try another way. She told Santa Claus everything that happened between her and Puppeteer, including how Puppeteer waited for her at Progressor Alliance and how she escaped from his clutches.
Only God knew the relationship between this weird-looking Santa Claus and Puppeteer. While Santa Claus was telling her story, Lin Sanjiu couldn't feel any other part of her body except for her throat. Her eyes were glued to Santa Claus. She was afraid that if Santa Claus missed a single movement, she would end up like Santa Claus. When Santa Claus finally finished his story, Lin Sanjiu was already drenched in sweat. Even her eyes were starting to sting.
Fortunately, Santa Claus seemed to be very satisfied with her "story". In the end, he decided to give her a Christmas present.
"Your present is different from those three stinky guys," Santa Claus's deep voice drifted into her ears. His deep voice drifted into her ears. "… If you're a little more obedient, I'll give you more than just your life."
At the moment he understood that he could survive, he felt a chill run down his spine. Lin Sanjiu felt a tingling sensation from all the pores on her body.
"… What do you want me to do?"
No matter how terrified she was, she would never be able to utter the word "you" even if she was beaten to death.
Fortunately, Santa Claus didn't seem to notice this little disrespect. He still maintained his smile and waited for her to walk over. "… After you make a wish. You'll know. "
He didn't say a single word, but the subtle tone in his words made Lin Sanjiu's hair stand on end. If she didn't make a wish, then she wouldn't get a "gift". The consequence of not getting a gift was the slippery floor beneath her feet.
There was no … no chance to make a move, and there was no hope of victory.
When Lin Sanjiu finally sat on Santa Claus's knee, she wished she could scratch the skin that had touched him. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. However, it was useless.
She couldn't tell if it was panic or disgust. Every muscle in her body was so tense that it couldn't get any tighter. The smell of Santa Claus's brand-new clothes, mixed with the stench of decay and fresh blood, wafted into her face.
She felt nothing beneath her body.
"… Tell me, will you listen to Santa Claus and be a good child?" Santa Claus asked in a sweet voice. The last syrupy syllable seemed to stick to her ear and couldn't be wiped off.
"I …" Lin Sanjiu was willing to exchange all her Special Items for a chance to look at those Growth-type monsters. However, when the snow-white, curly beard slowly lowered, she knew she couldn't delay any longer. "I … I will."
The next second. She felt a tightness in her abdomen as if she had been hit by something. Then, a deafening laugh pushed her off his knee.
Santa Claus's carefree laughter made her ears go numb. Lin Sanjiu had no idea what she had agreed to. Her legs turned to jelly as she got up from the ground. When she looked up, she saw Honeysuckle staring at her blankly. He couldn't figure out what Santa Claus meant.
"Great! Not only is he a Growth-type, but he also has a grudge with a doll … "Santa Claus shifted his eyes away from Lin Sanjiu and stood up," … That's great. Oh, oh. Now, I need to find where the doll is hiding. So, you have to follow me to a place — "
When the last word left his lips, Lin Sanjiu felt a chill run down her spine. Lin Sanjiu finally understood what he meant by "making a wish".
Actually, the answer had always been obvious. She didn't know why she couldn't figure it out. Before "be a good child", it was "listen to Santa Claus".
It was an indescribable feeling. It was as if she knew she had to eat when she was hungry and sleep when she was sleepy. Every cell in Lin Sanjiu's body was telling her that she had to "follow Santa Claus to the place".
The spot where she felt a tightness in her abdomen was the dividing line where the other posthumans exploded.
"Wait, wait!"
Lin Sanjiu didn't dare to waste any time. She took a few steps to catch up to the green figure in front of her. Lin Sanjiu couldn't help feeling anxious and called out to Santa Claus. When Santa Claus turned around, Lin Sanjiu quivered and tried her best not to think about whether she was disobedient or not, "My friend … Can you come with me?"
She was naturally referring to Soulsqn.
With Soulsqn, she would have an extra card in her hand. If there was an opportunity, she might be able to use it to escape. However, would Santa Claus just let her bring along a helper?
To her surprise, the tall and stout old man in front of her didn't seem to care at all.
No, in fact, rather than saying that he didn't care, for some reason, Santa Claus seemed to welcome the idea.
"Oh, not bad. Of course, you can." He even took a few steps back and looked at Soulsqn and Honeysuckle. "Which one do you want to bring?"
Lin Sanjiu didn't even look at Honeysuckle. She stretched out her hand, "She — the other one is someone I met before I came here. It's useless."
Since she had taken Honeysuckle's red crystals, she might as well help him and give him a chance to escape.
Soulsqn raised her head and looked at Santa Claus. Lin Sanjiu couldn't make out its expression due to the human skin it wore. It carefully walked around the figure and quickly walked towards Lin Sanjiu.
Santa Claus narrowed his eyes and stared at Soulsqn's back.
He slowly tilted his head. When the footsteps disappeared from the hall, Honeysuckle trembled and raised his head.
The hall of the Encyclopedia Forum was still brightly lit. Countless screens were lit up at the same time. Various notices and announcements were still rolling silently from one side of the hall to the other. With no one around, the Encyclopedia Forum didn't seem like the same place it used to be.
The place where Santa Claus was just now was empty. He had already disappeared with Lin Sanjiu and Honeysuckle. The only evidence of his presence was the splattered flesh and blood on the ground.
Fortunately, no one paid attention to him.
When he took a step forward, Honeysuckle felt his blood freeze. It was as if he had been frozen solid in the short half an hour.
"Gosh, how can I be so unlucky," he mumbled to himself as he stumbled toward the main entrance, "Santa Claus hasn't appeared in such a long time. I thought it was just an urban legend …"
The closer he got to the entrance, the more courage he regained. When the sunlight shone on Honeysuckle, he squinted his eyes and vaguely heard someone shouting, "Someone is coming out!"
As one of the most important places in Red Nautilus, the incident that happened in the Mokugyo Encyclopedia Forum had already spread throughout the Free District. The few people waiting outside the door said, "He's gone. There's no one inside. "Honeysuckle felt that he didn't have the energy to answer their questions anymore. He just walked into an alley.
He needed to find some money and rest.
Perhaps he was still feeling dizzy. Honeysuckle's reflexes had slowed down quite a bit. He almost bumped into another shadow when he turned a corner. When he staggered and finally regained his balance, Honeysuckle looked up and his expression changed immediately.
"Hello." He wiped the sweat off his forehead, hoping that he could look more presentable in front of the other party, "Hello … I'm so sorry. I didn't watch where I was going …"
"It's okay. Don't worry," the other party forgave him for his rashness, "Since I've met you, I have a question to ask you."
"You're welcome … Go ahead!"
"It's my first time here, so I'm not familiar with many places. Can you tell me where I should go if I want to ask for information? "
"Oh, you're right. Usually, we would go to the Mokugyo Encyclopedia Forum. There's all sorts of information there … But … it's best if you don't go there now. "
"Why?"
"Just now … a dangerous person came. Someone died and there was blood everywhere … I'm afraid it's a mess now," Honeysuckle said worriedly.
"Oh … I don't mind." The other party's tone was gentle. Whether it was the frequency of his whiskers shaking or the way he occasionally licked his paws, he seemed to be well-mannered. "After all … I don't know why, but it's hard for you humans to reject me."
The kitten's big green eyes sparkled with a bright and moist light. (To be continued.)
PS:
Deadlines are the number one productivity! Today, I came back from the art studio and was praised by my teacher. On the way back, I was so proud that I didn't even know how to walk … As soon as I got home, I saw a surprise on the page. Sinful Dream, Yamada Miya, did you two agree to send Heshibi together? I was so shocked! Thank you! Fortunately, I have to start writing next week. Otherwise, how can I eat and sleep well with so much debt …
I also have to thank you for the scented bag of remedial mushroom, the bread and milk hut, the colorful Telent, Zhijun, Shueyou 151215121600824, the five amulets of my unique way of seeking death, and the three amulets of Hyuga ~
Well, as for the monthly votes, I missed several votes from Mu Qingchen, I'm really sorry … Speaking of which, it's too easy to miss the monthly votes. (It's not that I'm blind! If anyone says I'm blind, let's go out and chat!) How about I build a post on the top floor, and if I miss anyone, just leave a message, how about that?
Thank you to the following monthly votes: 2 votes from A Mouthful of Rotten Teeth, 2 votes from Maple Night Star, 2 votes from Lingqiao Youyou, Forbidden Spell Rakshasa, Leilay, Blackteas, Q _ Juliet, Bashful, Four Seasons of Spring! (Did you notice? There's a delay …)
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