Chapter 17: Reuniting with Companions
After rescuing Su Ling, the pink-haired girl let out a sigh of relief and said with lingering fear:
“We’re finally saved! Thank you, Lonis and Elus!”
“Mm, it’s good that Su Ling is alright. Su Ling just now… was she also caught in a trap?”
“A trap, ah, no… A staff member was just saying strange things on their own, and then locked me in this box.”
“Staff member!?”
“Yeah, Su Ling wanted to greet her, but she had no sense of humor at all… *sniffle*, always picking on people.”
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Su Ling’s words sent a shock through Lonis’s heart.
Because her earlier chaotic actions had interrupted her thoughts, she almost forgot that it was a mysterious person who had locked her up in the first place!
So…
“Su Ling, the staff member you mentioned. Was she wearing a mask?”
“Yes, did Lonis also encounter her?”
“Mm, she said something about revenge before, but I was too nervous at the time and couldn’t remember clearly…”
“Ah, it was the same for me. She said that although my crimes weren’t punishable by death, because I was afraid of death, I had to suffer the punishment of whipping. So, Su Ling was locked up.”
“Eh, so was Su Ling whipped?”
“No, after that, it was these ropes that wrapped around me and they locked me in the box and didn’t let me out.”
“Mm… What a strange person.”
“Indeed, very strange. Mm, oh, right… What is that book in Lonis’s arms?”
“!”
“Hero’s Many… What does ‘many’ mean? It feels so interesting!!”
“Su Ling, don’t worry about that!!!”
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If it were possible, Lonis really wanted to hide this book!
But, after all, they were currently on a journey through the haunted house… If it were found by other companions as a clue for decryption, it would be terrible.
So, despite her shyness, Lonis could only carry the book and move forward.
On the other hand, Elus wasn’t doing much better. However, while Lonis was flustered, this black-hearted girl directly grabbed Lonis’s big tail and hugged it to her chest.
This way, the fluffy big tail blocked the title of the book. However…
“Elus, don’t hug so tightly! It’s so itchy!”
“Hmph, my exclusive little pillow is talking nonsense here. If you’re not satisfied, I’ll knock you out and hug you!”
“Wuwu…”
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Although Elus was fierce, this pose made the two of them seem exceptionally close.
The fluffy big tail was directly held in Elus’s arms, and the tip of the tail even touched a magical part~~
…
(Eh? Is that… is that boobs?)
Because the tail was cylindrical, its end naturally got stuck in that place. The head’s position was already sensitive, and at this moment, it felt a full and wonderful sensation.
(Wow, so comfortable, this is…)
Lonis was about to twitch her tail to adjust the angle slightly.
However…
“Idiot fox, no moving!”
“Wuwu!”
“It’s too itchy, don’t move the tip of your tail, or I’ll activate the little switch.”
“Lonis, what is the little switch? It sounds so interesting!><" "Su Ling, don't mind this kind of thing!" ... ... Thus, the three of them walked together to the next area. The small hall here was decorated to look like a battlefield—but in reality, it had also been a battlefield. A hundred years ago, people had fought enemies here, so there were many sword marks on the ground and walls. And by collecting some weapons and parts from outside and arranging them as decorations, the murderous aura became even more intense. ... "Wow, so many ancient traces! Elus, should I be serious now, and not be so cheerful?" "It's okay, anyway, the companions who unexpectedly left are all in the Land of Eternity, and they lived to a ripe old age." "Oh..." "And it's been such a long time, even the bloodstains have dispersed? Wait, what is this?" Although Elus wanted to express herself nonchalantly, she discovered a treasure chest in a corner! The wooden box was not small, about 1 meter long. And the surface of the box had a very heavy iron lock, making it look very ominous. "Is this... something from the past?" "No, the lock position is still quite new, it should have been placed here recently." "Oh, so it should be a clue for solving the puzzle, meaning there should be a key in this small hall?" ... Lonis looked around, and because the light was dim, finding the key among so many scattered weapons was not an easy task. However... "No, Lonis, don't speak!" "Eh?" "Don't say 'Eh', hold your breath!" ... With Elus's request to hold her breath, Lonis realized something... From inside the box, there was a sound of breathing! Although it wasn't rapid, it was indeed a girl's voice, and faintly, there was also a hint of a gasp. ... This surprised Lonis: "Elus?!" "Mm, Lonis, squat down and turn around." "Squat, squat down?" "Mm, your big tail is just right for a lock pick, don't move, let me insert it." "Wuwu!!" ... Being grabbed by a beautiful girl's tail and then inserted into a keyhole... that feeling was incredibly strange. It was like your private part was grabbed by a girl and then inserted into a strange place! Lonis only felt ticklish and couldn't help but cry out. "E-Elus, is it done yet?" "Mm... It's done. Next, I'm going to twist your tail." "Uwa!" ... ... Lonis's tail was twisted, and Elus also picked the iron lock—but what greeted them was a silver-haired girl bound tightly! She was wearing a beautiful dress and looked stunningly beautiful. Only, those ropes were tightly binding the girl's white-stockinged legs. The girl's arms were also bound behind her back, and her fingers were covered with covers, leaving her lying flat in the box. The girl's mouth was also securely sealed with tape, and her eyes were covered with an eye patch—Judging by her physique, this was Princess Cécile, but it was unknown if she had drunk something, as even when the girl called out to her, she remained unconscious. ... "Is this... Sister Cécile? Wasn't Sister Cécile a staff member of the haunted house? Why is she also caught in a trap!" Su Ling looked a little nervous, while Elus leaned down and carefully examined the girl's skin. "No, there are traces of a struggle here." "Eh?" "Princess Cécile was likely ambushed and subdued unintentionally—her neck even has bruises." "H-how could this be?!" Hearing Elus say this, Lonis's heart sank. She had previously felt that the mysterious person had murderous intent towards her, but since she ultimately came out unharmed, Lonis had assumed it was a joke. So now... "Cécile was knocked out not long ago, that mysterious person shouldn't have gone far." "!" "Follow me, I want to see what that guy is planning to do?" Elus stood up and looked into the distance.
