Chapter 112: Chapter 112: "When Will You Choose Me?
The Black Robed Beastman who had escaped from Paradise—his right wrist had been crushed and was now completely numb.
He ignored the pain racking his body, his voice laced with terror. "...The... The Young Master is there too."
"—This subordinate deserves death!"
After speaking, he kowtowed heavily several more times, blood starting to seep from his forehead.
In the ancient Divine Hall, a night mist lingered. A tall, ruggedly built man heard the heretic’s words but didn’t react at first. "What Young Master?"
"...Young... Young Master Yusen," the heretic stammered, trembling.
He had actually raised a weapon against the Young Master—such an offensive act. He knew full well that Young Master Yusen was the lord’s only younger brother.
Of course, having his wrist crushed was something he had brought upon himself.
Hearing the name "Yusen," a look of realization dawned on the male Beastman’s face. "Now I remember. The female who bought him is indeed from the Rabbit Clan."
"Do you need our men to rescue the Young Master?"
"That won’t be necessary."
"But if we continue with the assassination of the Rabbit Clan Lady, the Young Master might get caught in the crossfire."
"Then just avoid him, wouldn’t that solve it?"
"We... we might not be able to." The Black Robed heretic, still prostrate on the ground, spoke with difficulty. "The Young Master seems to be protecting that little female rabbit."
"...He’s protecting his keeper?"
The male of the Beast Clan standing before the mural raised an eyebrow, as if he had just heard something incredibly strange.
"Yes. This subordinate’s hand was injured by the Young Master."
A faint smile flickered in the man’s deep eyes.
"Send word. There’s no need to be polite with the Young Master. Cripple him, maim him, whatever. Just leave him breathing."
"...Yes, my lord."
Outside the wooden cabin.
Louis had already wiped the blood from his hands, but his chest was a mess. He hesitated for a moment before speaking softly through the door.
"Miss, it’s all over now. You can rest."
"Louis, are you all right?" Yu Zhizhi opened the door from the inside.
She saw the young man standing in the doorway with a faint smile on his face. The smell of blood on him was overwhelming, and the front of his clothes, in particular, was soaked through—
Seeing the panicked look on the little female’s face, Louis quickly reassured her, "It’s not my blood. Don’t worry, Miss, I’m not hurt."
"Then, then come in and wash up." Yu Zhizhi stepped aside to let him pass.
Louis walked into the cabin and glanced at the Mermaid. "You, or me?"
Yusen gave Louis a cold look and turned to walk toward the attic.
That was his answer.
’He’s just a piece of merchandise bought for amusement, not the little female’s personal bodyguard.’
’How could he possibly stand careful watch by her side while she slept?’
Besides, Yusen had already guessed the identities of the heretics who had come this time. With a little deduction, it was easy to figure out *his* objective.
"Miss, one moment. I’m going to go take care of the blood on me."
"Mm..."
The bodies in the yard were all loaded onto the snowmobile.
A guard reported, "Captain Luther, one more thing. Tonight, besides us and Louis, there were two Beastmen helping from the shadows."
"It seems they were also here to protect the Rabbit Clan Lady."
"We just don’t know who sent them."
The Guard Team from Paradise, the Rabbit Clan Lady’s Housekeeper, and a pair of incredibly strong Hidden Guards—
Luckily, everyone was there.
That was the only reason these heretics didn’t succeed.
Luther nodded. He glanced at the Rabbit Clan Lady standing in the doorway, walked over, and bowed slightly. "Ms. Zhi Zhi, please rest assured. We’ll be standing guard outside."
"Okay. Thank you for your hard work."
"It’s our duty."
Yu Zhizhi returned the bow and gently closed the door.
Louis, now clean, walked out of the bathroom. He followed Yu Zhizhi up to the second floor.
Yu Zhizhi had assumed Louis was just escorting her back to her room, but to her surprise, he came into the room as well—
The door was broken, so it made no difference whether it was closed or not.
The bedside lamp was dimly lit. She watched Louis follow her in, a stunned look in her eyes.
Louis explained, "To prevent any other heretics from launching a midnight attack, someone must be by your side at all times, Miss."
"But there are people in the yard," Yu Zhizhi murmured.
Louis looked at her and said earnestly, "It’s just in case. You can sleep peacefully, Miss. I’ll just sit on the sofa. I won’t make a sound."
Yu Zhizhi had never had someone watch over her while she slept.
The thought alone made her feel a bit awkward.
She froze for a long while, her rabbit ears drooping slightly, before finally thinking of a solution.
"I... I think I’ll go find Yusen. Louis, you’ve had a long day, too. You need to get some proper sleep."
Yu Zhizhi went to the bed, folded the comforter, stacked the pillow on top, and, hugging the bundle, walked out the door.
Louis instinctively reached out to stop her.
But...
In the end, he could only watch as the little female’s figure disappeared through the doorway.
Louis stood in the shadows, his dark, choppy hair obscuring his eyes.
’Does it have to be the Mermaid?’
’Am I not good enough?’
The young man in the dark green uniform spoke in a soft, low voice, "Miss, when will you be willing to choose me?"
Yu Zhizhi arrived at the attic.
She pushed the door open and tiptoed inside.
She was about to gently lay the bedding on the floor beside the bed, but halfway through, a hand wrapped around her waist.
The youth behind her lifted her by the waist and tossed her directly onto the bed.
While she was still dazed, she saw Yusen finish spreading the rest of the bedding on the floor. He lay down on it and said, "You sleep up there."
"Thank you..."
Yusen turned on his side, facing away, so the little female couldn’t see the slight smile gracing his lips. It was because, once again, the little female had come to him of her own volition.
Just as he was about to say something, he heard the sound of even breathing from behind him.
Yusen’s expression grew complicated.
He turned his head to look. The little female lying on the bed was clutching the covers, already fast asleep.
She was asleep.
’Just like that... asleep?’
’The little female knew perfectly well that I didn’t take my medicine today, nor was I chained up. Isn’t she afraid I’ll snap her neck in her sleep?’
This inexplicable trust... for a moment, Yusen didn’t know whether to call her foolish...
’What a stupid rabbit.’
’She probably won’t even know how she died when the day comes.’
Yusen let out a slow sigh.
The youth sat on the floor by the bed, watching the little female’s peaceful sleeping face.
Faint moonlight spilled from the window in the attic ceiling. The little female lay in the white comforter. Perhaps because it was stuffy, she turned onto her side, hugging the covers between her legs.
The little female’s fair, beautiful legs were inadvertently exposed. As she lay on her side, the curve of her waist was highlighted. While she slept, her soft rabbit ears rested against the pillow, and her tender pink lips looked all the more enticing.
The Mermaid Youth just watched her quietly.
He had to admit...
...this little female’s appearance was very much to his liking.
If it hadn’t been at the auction house, if they had met for the first time in the Deep Sea Empire, on the boundless Glaciers, he might have truly been moved by her.
At this thought, Yusen couldn’t resist gently stroking her snow-white cheek.
’But what can I do?’
’That guy wants to kill you...’
I could just do nothing and watch you die. That would be okay, wouldn’t it?
