Poison Ivy

The thugs were caught off guard by the sudden attack, screaming as they scattered.

Still weakened, Pamela's attempt to use her abilities caused her to directly faint.

"Poison Ivy?"

Kino knelt beside Pamela, gently touching her skin. It was smooth and supple.

However, a green hue spread along his fingers, and black Venom tendrils appeared on his wrist, neutralizing the green.

[Idiot, don't just touch randomly. Don't you know she's poisonous?]

"Forgot. Venom, see if you can copy her abilities."

Kino finished speaking, and the black tendrils entered Pamela's body from his wrist. Soon, they emerged.

[Success. You try.]

Kino closed his eyes. A Poison Ivy pattern appeared on the crystal in his chest. As the connection formed between them, Kino's body turned green. He opened his eyes and looked at the ground. A tender sprout pushed through the earth, blooming into a white flower.

"What an amazing ability. As long as I have enough energy, I can even turn a desert into an oasis."

[What about her? Kill her.]

"...I'm not a killer. Why would I kill her?" Kino's mouth twitched.

[Then leave her here?]

Kino thought for a moment and began searching Pamela. He found a wallet and counted the money inside. Less than a thousand dollars.

"That's enough for tonight's lodging. Let's get her a room."

He picked up Pamela and walked towards the hotel.

[So you just wanted to take advantage of the situation. Go die!]

Venom emerged and bit down on Kino's skull.

"Shut up!!!"

Walking down the street, passersby mistook the prop on Kino's head and the blood on his face for paint. Even Pamela in his arms thought it was part of an act.

After all, this was Gotham. Anything could happen, especially with a performance artist.

When Kino got to the hotel and opened a room, he tossed Pamela onto the other bed.

"Venom, can you let go now?"

[Hmph, idiot.]

Venom snorted and retracted.

Kino sighed. Sometimes he really didn't understand what Venom was thinking.

He took a quick shower and lay down on the bed, falling asleep.

After Kino fell into a deep sleep, Venom quietly emerged from his chest.

It gently pulled up the blanket, covering Kino, then quietly gazed at his face, lost in thought.

Actually, Venom hadn't revealed to Kino that it hadn't lost consciousness when it was frozen.

It clearly remembered Kino's anxiety, fear, and worry at the time. Those emotions made Venom feel uncomfortable too.

When it saw Kino embracing other women, a strong sense of anger surged within Venom.

[What's happening to me?] Venom muttered to itself. By reading Kino's memories, it learned that this feeling was called jealousy, but Venom didn't understand why it felt this way, as it wasn't human.

Venom silently went to the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror. It began to imitate Pamela's appearance, gradually changing its form until only a single tube remained connected to Kino from behind.

Venom stared at itself in the mirror. Its body became distorted, completely lacking human beauty, its face still retaining Venom's original appearance.

Suddenly, with a "snap," Venom's body instantly disappeared and reintegrated into Kino's body.

[Annoying Kino, so bothersome!]

Morning. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating Pamela's face.

Pamela pulled the blanket over her head to block the sun and went back to sleep.

Pamela suddenly sat up, looking at the unfamiliar surroundings.

"Am I in a hotel?"

She checked her clothes and was relieved they were intact.

"Yeah, who would be interested in me looking like this monster."

Pamela gave a wry smile. This body was poisonous; it could kill a human in seconds.

Click

The room door opened. It was the man from last night.

"You're awake. I bought breakfast, not sure if you'll like it, but let's eat together!"

Kino placed the breakfast on the dining table.

"Ah, thank you, but aren't you afraid of me?"

"Afraid of what?"

Kino looked confused.

"My appearance, my green skin, don't you find it disgusting?"

As she spoke, Pamela covered her body sadly. Every morning, she found her green skin disgusting, especially the toxins on her body that meant death to anyone she touched.

"Honestly, I think it's quite beautiful. Paired with your red hair, you look like a vibrant rose."

After her mutation, Pamela's figure had also changed. She had a voluptuous body, a captivating face, and a head of vibrant, wavy red hair.

Hearing Kino's words, Pamela was slightly stunned, a warm current surging through her heart. She hadn't expected this boy to say such things.

"You really think it's beautiful?" Pamela asked uncertainly.

Kino nodded seriously and said, "Of course. Your green skin is unique, and your red hair is very pretty. Besides, your abilities are also amazing."

A faint smile appeared on Pamela's face. This was the first time anyone had complimented her since her mutation. She walked to the dining table and looked at the lavish breakfast.

"Thank you for the compliment, little boy. My name is Pamela Lillian Isley, you can call me Pamela."

"My name is Kino, Pamela."

"Mhm, I haven't had a proper breakfast in a long time. Thank you, Kino."

Pamela took a bite of the sandwich.

"You're welcome. I bought it with your money."

"Pfft, cough cough cough... Then the money for the hotel?"

"That was yours too."

Pamela took out her wallet. It was empty. That was her entire month's living expenses.

Kino ate his chocolate without a hint of guilt and said, "What can I do? You scared off my prey yesterday, and then you collapsed in an alley. So I used your money to get a room."

"Wait, how did you bring me here yesterday?" Pamela asked, finally realizing.

"I carried you."

Did my experiment succeed yesterday?

"Kino, can you please help me with an experiment?"

Pamela looked at Kino expectantly.

"Sure."

Kino guessed what experiment she was referring to and extended his hand.

Pamela cautiously touched Kino's finger. A trace of green began to spread. Just as she was about to draw out the toxin, the green spread throughout Kino's entire body.

"NO NO!!!"

Pamela panicked. She had controlled the concentration of the toxin; it shouldn't have been fatal. Why?

Tears streamed down her face. Pamela hated the Professor for injecting her with the serum and turning her into a monster.

A green vine grew from the tabletop and gently wiped the tears from Pamela's face.

"Did I scare you? I forgot to mention, I'm a monster too."

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