Tentacle Monster Appears

When A Xian woke up, she immediately began fighting Night Soul Grass for territory atop her head.

Night Soul Grass twisted its grassy body in grievance and left A Xian's nest of golden hair.

It looked extremely reluctant to go.

Xi Xiu had been quietly laughing.

This was the first time she had seen Night Soul Grass like this.

It was far more interesting than its usual aloof attitude toward people.

It was not as clingy as Ebony, so Xi Xiu had always thought it was simply a quiet little plant that intended to remain a blade of grass.

Apparently, that was not the case.

Even grass had its own personality.

It wanted to be close to A Xian.

Unfortunately, aside from Xi Xiu, A Xian allowed no person or object near her.

She rarely even awakened her own robots. She brought Night Soul Grass along purely because it was highly useful, and because Ebony could have a companion.

After all, the two had come from the same place. They could be considered fellow townsfolk.

Seeing Night Soul Grass's pitiful, aggrieved appearance, Xi Xiu could not bear it any longer and had Ebony send it some loving care.

She had Ebony weave a nest out of vines and place Night Soul Grass inside.

Sure enough, the little plant became happy. Xi Xiu could sense that it was smiling.

Xi Xiu smiled as well...

After that pleasant interlude, the two of them felt refreshed after waking up.

They took a walk through the forest before returning to their dormitory. Xi Xiu handled the various messages she had received, while A Xian chatted with Anvile's family.

The holiday passed in the blink of an eye.

That night, just as Xi Xiu and A Xian were about to lie down and rest,