After they left the bustling town and headed into the mountains, Gotō Mari spoke much less. Once they reached the village, she stopped talking altogether.
When Lin Baici asked her something, she would either answer with a quiet "Mm" or nod or shake her head.
It felt to Lin Baici as if he were talking to an emotionless doll.
Gotō Mari was very respectful toward her mother, but there was something strange about the atmosphere in this household. What's more, Lin Baici could clearly tell that they didn't welcome him.
If he'd been treated this coldly in the real world, Lin Baici would've left immediately. But this was a Rule Pollution, so he had to keep the bigger picture in mind.
There was plenty of land in the village, and people could build wherever they liked, so every family lived in a two-story detached house.
After meeting Gotō Mari's mother, Lin Baici followed her up the wooden stairs to the second floor.
Gotō Mari opened a bedroom door, took a set of bedding out of the closet, and laid it on the floor.
There was no need to ask. This was where Lin Baici would be staying for now.
Lin Baici scratched his head, looking as though he wanted to ask something but felt too awkward to.
After making the bed, Gotō Mari knelt formally on the floor and bowed to Lin Baici in apology. "Lin Jun, if you like me, then please endure this for the sake of our future!"
"Mm!"
Lin Baici didn't ask how long he'd have to endure it. He was here already, and once he'd dealt with this Rule Pollution, even if Gotō Mari kicked him out, he still wouldn't leave.
"At most, two days!"
After saying this, Gotō Mari bowed again. "You've been traveling