章 134: Runaway Murderer Ghost Statue

[Aki Ito. Evening.

Forest of Gluttony. Ebon.]

I stood up and dusted my clothes before looking out the door of the treehouse. Just like any other day, it was dimly sunny and unbelievably humid. It always rained a little at night, but judging from how sticky these few days have been, I can bet it will all come pouring down. Like, a sea-on-the-land situation.

Thinking I try to leave once more, I walked up to the girl. Her shaking was very stable compared to yesterday. Once again, I leaned down, but this time, she didn't react at all.

Did she fall asleep or something?

I shrugged and took what I needed. As I moved a step back, her breathing got tense again. She started shaking again. With each step I took, her trembling increased.

It was scary.

It was scary, but I ignored her and walked towards the door. Just as I reached the edge of the door, the trembling girl behind me leaked a squeak.

"Don't hurt me... please... don't hurt me..."