That didn't fit the rat's usual cautious, careful nature...
But given the situation, the rat couldn't think of any better way to solve the problem.
The rat was just about to speak when it heard—
"Shan Beast, don't move."
"I'll help you get out."
The rat froze.
This human was going to help the big oaf get out?
How?
He was only human.
Uh...
But there was a monster with him...
So...
Maybe this person really did have some way to get the big oaf out of its predicament...
The rat decided to wait and see.
But when it saw the big oaf actually staying perfectly still, the corners of its eyes twitched.
It lowered its head and pecked the big oaf.
What an idiot.
He listened to this human so obediently...
He wouldn't even know if he got sold off.
Shan Beast looked confused.
It didn't understand why its friend had pecked it again.
But it didn't mind.
After all, its friend often pecked it for no reason.
Sometimes it just wanted to peck, so it did.
Xiao Xiao summoned Gu Diao again.
Gu Diao let out a long cry.
The rat shuddered all over.
Wh-what was that sound?!
Shan Beast was startled, too.
But it quickly realized this was the second time it had heard that sound...
Before it could think it through...
It felt a sudden pain...
Shan Beast went flying.
Gu Diao grabbed Shan Beast and tossed it out.
Xiao Xiao gave a light hop.
He grabbed both sides of the manhole cover.
With a push from both hands, he climbed out.
"You—"
Xiao Xiao turned his head.
He found himself face-to-face with a staff member.
"...You fell down there?!"
The staff member