On the pitch-black island, Han Jiangxue held Little Candle Flame in her arms, providing a faint glow for the surroundings.
In Jiang Keli's guise as Nanako, she stood with her hands behind her back and her head lowered, studying the pitiful little thing that had come up to her feet.
Jiang Keli did want to squat down and comfort the lonely little fellow. However, judging from what Jiang Xiao had seen during the previous time rewind, Nanako treated Star Beasts like slaves. There was no excessive emotion involved—only a purely master-and-slave relationship.
So, although Jiang Keli wanted to, she couldn't squat down to comfort the Black Mist Doll.
Jiang Xiao said, "It's no longer a cub, but it has a certain level of intelligence. It should be able to stay by someone's side."
Since Jiang Keli didn't know Japanese and couldn't speak English with that neon accent, she hadn't said a word. She merely lowered her head and watched the little fellow.
The Black Mist Doll carefully moved to Jiang Keli's feet, raised its enormous head, opened a pair of ruby-red eyes, and gazed at its mistress with longing.
After a while, having received no response from its mistress, the Black Mist Doll extended its little hand and cautiously tugged at Jiang Keli's trouser leg, looking utterly pitiful.
Seeing this, Han Jiangxue said, "Have it stay beside your mecha?"
Jiang Xiao said, "Having Jiang Keli transform into Nanako and meet it is already the limit.
"Jiang Keli doesn't even dare to speak right now. That would definitely expose her.
"Let this Black Mist Doll follow you. It can serve as an extra safeguard. If any Star Warriors approach you, it can restrain them."
Han Jiangxue frowned slightly and said, "You're not planning to let Little Candle Flame try relying on