chapter 257 - Mama~
After seeing Wofoo’s tail, Adele was incredibly angry.
But not at Wofoo.
She kept asking,
“Is the gray fog gone? Let’s go kill those bastards now, meow!”
Those bastards, of course, referred to the vampires who had bullied Wofoo in the past.
Adele wanted to kill them all.
If she met her own “wings,” like Hermione and Dorothy, she would also make them join her revenge.
Adele swore to stir up a storm of chaos in this Blood Secret Realm.
Anyway, it also followed the rules of the Blood Trial, competing for points, or rather, only a few, or even just one, could be the final victor.
“Not yet,” Wofoo replied with a smile, having gone to check the situation.
After a while,
“Is the gray fog gone yet!?”
“Not yet.”
Wofoo’s voice was gentle as she came to Adele, wrapping her arms around the girl, offering comfort.
She had returned from the cave entrance again, where, with her werewolf’s superior eyesight, she saw the monster in the gray fog.
It was a huge Gryphon with tattered wings, looking old but still majestic and terrifying.
It had lost its original vibrant feathers and fur, instead, it was covered in what looked like unwashable ash, completely corrupted into a monster.
Or perhaps, it never had any signs of life in the first place.
It was this ash-like state that gave it the power to move and kill intruders based on instinct.
Adele pouted in dissatisfaction.
“This is so troublesome, why don’t we just go out now!” the girl said willfully, but Wofoo immediately vetoed it.
If it was a slightly weaker otherworldly creature or monster, Wofoo might agree with Adele’s suggestion.
But that was a majestic Gryphon.
Whether in any myths and legends, or in travel stories recorded in the magic world, the Gryphon’s power was undeniable.
Wofoo didn’t think that she and Adele could defeat that behemoth without getting injured.
Moreover, defeating it wouldn’t drop any resources or equipment like in a game.
These monsters would only disappear into ashes, while those who challenged them would pay a heavy price.
It was a high-risk, low-reward situation.
So Wofoo finally persuaded Adele, who was eager to vent her anger.
Adele could only curse in her heart, but on the surface, she was still “Obedient Adele.jpg.”
She didn’t actually think Gryphons were that powerful, she had even surpassed a Cat-Bird, which was even more legendary than a Gryphon!
First Snow: Meow!
But what neither of them expected was…
They didn’t go looking for trouble with the Gryphon…
But the Gryphon seemed to have found them.
The ground trembled, accompanied by a hoarse shriek.
Wofoo and Adele exchanged glances, both surprised and nervous.
Wasn’t it said that the monsters in the gray fog only had vision, no other senses!?
That was why they only needed to find an obstacle to hide from these monsters.
Could it be that the experience passed down by the vampire elders was fake?
Wofoo gritted her teeth, she was sure that she hadn’t been discovered by the Gryphon…
But to explain why the Gryphon was coming towards them…
The only one to blame was herself, who had left the cave to scout.
Therefore, Wofoo’s heart was filled with guilt towards Adele, more than unease.
It was because of her that Adele was in danger.
But Adele didn’t want to see such an expression on the girl’s face.
She reached out and stroked Wofoo’s ear.
This was the first time Wofoo had exposed her wolf ears for so long in front of others, not in private.
It made her feel like this was normal.
But in reality, there weren’t many vampires who could tolerate her wolf ears.
Adele was the most precious one among them.
“It’s just a Gryphon, I would be more impressed if it was a Chimera. Wofoo, let’s take it down together~”
“Trust me, it will be fine!”
The Chimera was another magical creature, also known as a “monster,” different from Gryphons and Cat-Birds.
It had the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and a tail made of a python, grotesque and terrifying, it was also one of the most classic chimeric monsters in Western fantasy.
Gryphons were far weaker than it, and also far weaker than Cat-Birds, who were naturally attuned to magic.
With Adele’s encouragement, Wofoo’s nervousness and unease subsided a lot.
And she felt that as long as Adele was by her side, no matter how bad the situation… she could endure it.
The Gryphon stopped in front of the cave. In fact, with its huge body, it wasn’t easy for it to enter.
But Adele and Wofoo were worried that the Gryphon had discovered them and would crush the ground, causing a cave-in.
That would be troublesome, so Adele and Wofoo didn’t plan to wait passively, but to take the initiative at the right time.
But to their surprise, after the Gryphon stopped, it was unusually quiet outside the cave.
Adele was ready to cast magic at any time, as for Wofoo, she was a Body Technique type vampire, coupled with the werewolf’s berserker talent, she possessed strength far exceeding that of ordinary Body Technique type vampires.
Both of them cautiously walked out of the cave and looked towards the entrance.
They could see the Gryphon’s terrifying gray claws, deeply embedded in the soil, but it didn’t make any further movements.
Just as Adele and Wofoo looked at each other, wondering if they should strike first…
A soft “thud” came.
A girl in a red dress fell from the Gryphon’s back.
Because she was still far away, they could only make out her general features.
She looked like a human child.
Compared to the petite Adele, the girl’s figure was too small, only reaching Adele’s waist.
“Danger!” Adele couldn’t help but blurt out.
It was no wonder that she reacted so strongly, anyone who saw this scene would put aside all other thoughts and prioritize the little girl’s safety.
That was, the combination of the Gryphon monster that emerged from the gray fog and a living little girl.
Adele didn’t doubt that the Gryphon, which had already lost its soul and consciousness, could kill the little girl, who didn’t know why she was in this Secret Realm, with a single swipe of its claws.
But Wofoo was clearly calmer, and her eyesight was sharper. She clearly saw the moment the girl in the red dress fell from the Gryphon’s back.
A chill ran down her spine.
What unknown secret was hidden behind this seemingly innocent little girl?
Could she control the monsters in the gray fog?
At this moment, compared to facing the lifeless Gryphon, Wofoo was more wary of the little girl who had appeared so strangely.
She grabbed Adele’s arm.
“Don’t be impulsive, Adele… something’s not right with her!”
“The Gryphon is obeying her commands!”
“What…!”
Adele’s struggling stopped, her eyes widening.
At this moment, her reason returned, and she instantly realized that the appearance of a living being in the gray fog was far more terrifying than a dead monster.
Thinking of this, she also felt a chill down her spine.
But unlike Adele and Wofoo, who were instantly on high alert…
The little girl in the red dress looked innocent and pure.
She looked around, then her gaze landed on Adele in the distance.
The little girl’s eyes lit up, and without any hesitation, she ran towards the cave.
This made Adele and Wofoo unsure whether to flee or not.
In a normal adventure, seeing a terrifying monster rushing towards you, it would be natural to turn and run for your life.
But what if the so-called “monster” was a cute little child?
Wouldn’t it be too cowardly to just run away!?
After entering the cave, with the gray fog no longer obscuring their vision, Adele and Wofoo could finally see the little girl’s face clearly.
Two eyes, two ears, a nose, and a mouth, all in the right places, her features incredibly beautiful, her skin as white and soft as snow.
But even so, the little girl’s presence still felt eerie.
Wofoo even thought she looked familiar, but after recalling her poor werewolf relatives, she couldn’t think of any child who was lucky enough to be so beautiful.
But when she turned to look at Adele, whose expression was now filled with shock…
Wofoo’s heart trembled.
She finally understood the source of that eerie feeling!
Because the little girl’s appearance…
Was almost identical to a younger version of Adele!
The same cherry blossom pink eyes, the same delicate features, and the same cute and charming demeanor.
Seeing that no one was welcoming her, the little girl pouted, seemingly throwing a tantrum, and mumbled something, repeating a certain word.
This was very similar to Adele when she was angry and acting coquettishly!
“What is this…?”
Everything in front of her was completely beyond Wofoo’s imagination, she didn’t know what to say.
She couldn’t possibly ask Adele, who was equally confused: Could this be Adele’s illegitimate daughter?
Although Adele was emotionally rich, she wouldn’t have a daughter in secret!
And this wasn’t outside the academy…
But the Blood Secret Realm, which could only be opened by True Ancestors!
“I’m also confused…”
Adele was indeed confused at this moment, she didn’t know what to do.
The Gryphon crisis was completely forgotten.
Of course, it was also because the Gryphon was quiet, as if obeying the little girl’s commands, not disturbing this special reunion.
The little girl who looked exactly like Adele finally arrived in front of her.
One big and one small, they stared at each other.
Adele held her breath, and the little girl imitated Adele and held her breath too.
The similarity between them at this moment…
It was like a scaled-down figure and a figurine!
But the little girl soon couldn’t hold it in anymore and exhaled.
Okay, she was a breathing creature, which made Adele feel a little relieved.
And the little girl, seemingly not understanding why Adele was looking at her like that, tilted her head.
The instant cuteness overload made Adele’s heart race.
She quickly repeated in her heart,
I’m not a lolicon!, I’m not a lolicon!
Or rather, if she really was a lolicon, Adele had reached a new level.
—-The highest level of being a lolicon, even being atracted to her younger self!
Of course, this wasn’t to say that the little girl in the red dress was Adele as a child.
It «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» was just that they looked too similar, looking at her was like looking at her younger self.
The head tilt wasn’t enough, “Little Adele” suddenly opened her arms, clearly asking for a hug!
Now, not to mention Adele, even Wofoo, who was standing beside her, almost couldn’t resist.
She couldn’t resist Adele in the first place, let alone a double-dose of cuteness, a younger version of Adele.
This was the ultimate weapon of cuteness!
It even made Wofoo have strange fantasies…
Would her and Adele’s daughter look like this…
Then hugging her… wouldn’t it be like hugging her future daughter?
With this strange thought in mind, Wofoo’s gaze towards the little girl was no longer filled with suspicion and hostility, but gradually softened with tenderness.
Seeing this, Adele was shocked.
What!? Did this little girl also have the charm ability of her witch form!?
Otherwise, why would her little wolf, Wofoo, show such a fascinated expression!?
Just now, Wofoo was the one telling Adele to be careful.
But in the blink of an eye, she herself had fallen for the little girl’s cuteness!
But more than that, what Adele should be more concerned about was – her mind and body were gradually becoming dissonant.
Mentally, she didn’t fully trust the little girl in front of her, she was even suspicious and uneasy.
But her body, against Adele’s own will, couldn’t help but step forward, her arms even opening involuntarily, as if to hug the little girl.
Oh no! Why was she also charmed!?
Was this the power of “kawaii”!?
Adele suddenly felt that if her younger self was the one conquering the girls… perhaps the process would be much easier.
Because “herself” was simply too cute, meow!
Even First Snow, who held the number one spot on Adele’s cuteness ranking, had to take a step back and become number two because of this little girl.
First Snow, I’m sorry!
But First Snow probably wouldn’t be angry with Adele because of this.
After all, she had already passed her childhood and become an adolescent Cat-Bird.
In other words, having become a “girl” in the human sense, the evaluation she hoped for should no longer be “cute,” but “mature” and “sexy,” meow.
The little girl seemed a little dissatisfied with Adele’s slow movements, her cherry blossom-colored eyes quickly welling up with tears.
Now, Adele had to surrender!
She immediately crouched down and pulled the little girl into her arms, hugging her preciously.
That soft and fragile feeling, the urge to protect her at all costs, was unforgettable.
At this moment, she didn’t want to think.
Besides hugging the little girl and making the sad expression disappear from her cute little face, she had no other thoughts.
No matter what strange abilities the little girl had.
No matter whether she was a being born from the gray fog, whether she had the terrifying ability to control the creatures of the gray fog.
Adele only knew…
That if she didn’t hug her, she would feel heartbroken.
A heartache that felt like her heart, bones, and blood were all connected to the little girl’s.
Wasn’t that what family was…
What a strange thought.
How could she have a daughter?
But it was at this moment, when Adele unconditionally embraced the little girl…
That a soft, childish voice, like a thunderclap, exploded beside Adele’s ear.
It turned out that the little girl wasn’t mute.
She could speak.
And she could even call out,
—
“Mama~”