And Shaggy Ghost had spent its own demonic energy just to let the girl who couldn't see demons hear its voice, so she would bury the rabbit.
"And besides, you scared her half to death."
She'd even come to a complete stranger like him for help.
She'd clearly been half-skeptical of him, yet had still told him everything. She must have been hoping, however faintly, that he could help.
"Now that the problem's solved, it's better for all of you."
"Thump, thump~"
Shaggy Ghost nodded vigorously, its eyes shining.
"Thump, thump~ Thump, thump, thump~"
Thank you, Lord Xiao Xiao.
It had heard the white snake address the human in front of it that way.
Indeed, with a human's help, things would be much simpler.
It could finally go home.
Shaggy Ghost narrowed its eyes, beaming with delight.
"Come with me."
Xiao Xiao stood up and walked around to the back of the tree.
The two girls had finished talking.
The curly-haired girl had told her friend everything about what had happened.
Including the rabbit.
In the end, she'd told her.
If she hadn't run into Xiuxiu today, she wouldn't have said anything.
But since they had met, there really wasn't anything she needed to hide, was there?
Seeing that Xiuxiu's expression hadn't changed, she felt a weight lift from her heart.
Then a bitter smile appeared on her face.
She really was the sort of person who worried over nothing.
"Master Xiao."
Chi Xiuke quickly spotted Xiao Xiao walking toward them.
She took a few steps forward.
"Master Xiao?"
The curly-haired girl hurried after her, unable to keep the questioning, hopeful look from her eyes.
Now that she'd explained everything to her friend, she felt as though she'd finally put down one of the burdens