The morning sun shone down on them, making Phini's beautiful golden hair gleam all the more brightly.
Lin Mo gently held the girl in his arms. Her emotions gradually settled, no longer filled with plaintive complaints or blazing passion.
It was simply quiet companionship. That warmth within reach was the most reassuring thing of all.
Not far away, Shefiliya leaned against a tree without making a sound, quietly watching the scene before her.
It was not until Ally woke up and emerged from the tent, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
The chilly morning wind brushed against her face, making her shiver. Her tail drooped, and she became much more awake.
And so, that conflicted feeling from last night rose in her heart again.
Then, when she looked more closely and saw the two of them nestled together, she felt even worse...
This was bad. She had really helped the enemy.
Ally shook her head in frustration. That said, she did not truly dislike Phini. She just felt a little sorry for her friend.
So she quietly crept closer. Once she confirmed that Phini's emotions were relatively stable, she took a light breath and prepared to speak.
However, just as the words reached her lips, a delicate little hand suddenly covered her mouth.
Shefiliya stood on tiptoe and dragged her back beside the tent.
She would not let this idiot ruin such a rare pleasant atmosphere.
Ally naturally began to struggle, but she could not break free from Shefiliya's grasp at all, only making a few muffled noises.
The two people ahead finally noticed something and turned around at the same time, seeing the awkward scene.
The little interruption did not affect the rest of their journey. After breakfast, the group continued onward toward the second target of this mission—Area 11.