Clack, clack, clack...
The friction of mechanical parts filled the air as the entrance to the underground room opened. Lilith, who had been resting, looked up. Nothing seemed out of place. Soon, the entrance closed again, leaving her utterly confused. She didn't think Su Xiao was the kind of person who would open and close doors for fun when bored.
"Woof."
A bark left Lilith frozen in place. She turned her head stiffly and saw a large black-and-white dog with glossy fur sitting beside her.
"??"
Lilith was dumbfounded. As far as her senses were concerned, the dog had never appeared at all.
"He's an ally of the Demon Clan."
Su Xiao suddenly spoke.
"Hmm?"
Lilith grew even more confused.
"Woof (I see)."
Bubu Wang looked Lilith up and down. When he saw her sheep hooves, he became interested. He turned to Su Xiao with an inquisitive look in his eyes. Master, why does this demon girl look so dazed? Are all members of the Demon Clan this dazed?
"This should... count as an exception."
"Woof~"
Bubu Wang brought his dog face close to Lilith. She didn't reject his approach and instead patted him on the head.
"Hello."
Lilith rarely took the initiative to greet others. Moreover, judging by the fact that she hadn't attacked when Bubu Wang first appeared beside her, this demon girl probably had a fairly positive impression of canines.
Bubu Wang's ears perked up. He raised a paw and returned Lilith's greeting.
However, innocent Lilith didn't yet know that Bubu Wang would completely change her impression of canines. No, it would be a world-shattering change—the kind that destroyed her entire worldview.
"Bubu, don't tease our ally."
Su Xiao took out a map and spread it across the table. Bubu Wang looked completely innocent.
"The objective is