Ear Mouse

Why are the protagonist's cheat abilities in other people's novels so powerful, while mine is so useless!

Don't play favorites like this, God!

At least give me some ability to save my life, since you've let me see this world filled with demons and monsters, and given me the stepping stone to enter it.

Then why not give me some assurance for walking around in it?

Could it be that I can only rely on my body's self-healing ability to survive this?

Honestly, being passively beaten isn't my style.

Huh? Thinking of his body's self-healing ability, he suddenly remembered the black notebook he had put aside.

That notebook, which only had two monster illustrations so far.

Standing in the Small Forest, even in such a tense situation.

Xiao Xiao inexplicably recalled the memory of seeing another monster here before.

Compared to the one in front of him now, that monster was much more benevolent.

His eyes flowed with Golden Light, and the black notebook slowly appeared before him, its pages rustling, finally stopping on one page.

"...Ear Mouse?" Xiao Xiao looked at the figure drawn with vivid vermilion ink on the yellowed page. It was so lifelike that he suddenly seemed to see that arrogant monster turn its head to look at him, its beast-like vertical pupils flashing with a scarlet light, its gaze like a sword, sharp and imposing. Xiao Xiao instinctively closed his eyes.

When Xiao Xiao opened his eyes again, he was stunned.

Before him was... an Ear Mouse!

Its small body was on all fours, its head held high, facing the monster several times its size without fear. A sound like muffled thunder rumbled from its throat, seemingly shaking the very air.

The monster on the branch shifted its gaze from Xiao Xiao for the first time.

"Hiss~" the "Bee" let out a piercing shriek, flapping its wings. The stinger at its tail gleamed coldly, radiating a bloodthirsty light.

The two monsters, one large and one small, stood their ground, neither giving way.

Having escaped the center of the storm, Xiao Xiao finally caught his breath, blinking his sore eyes and observing the "battlefield" as discreetly as possible.

The sudden appearance of the Ear Mouse was undoubtedly a great thing for Xiao Xiao, not to mention that it seemed to be on his side.

The tense situation left Xiao Xiao with no energy to think too much. He was now just worried whether this Ear Mouse could defeat that "Bee."

The size difference was quite significant.

Xiao Xiao was very worried.

But he was powerless, and besides, he wasn't sure if the Ear Mouse had confronted the "Bee" because of him.

If the Ear Mouse turned to deal with him later, that would be a huge problem.

The best outcome, naturally, would be for both monsters to be mutually destroyed.

Or... he had met the Ear Mouse a few times before, and this monster hadn't really harmed him, not counting the library incident. Moreover, it hadn't harmed the girl he had accidentally seen.

So, this monster should be a monster friendly to humans, right?

If that were the case, he naturally hoped this monster would win.

Freed from the monster's relentless pursuit, Xiao Xiao realized that the Small Forest was eerily quiet, as if even the air had frozen.

The surrounding trees were in a state of decay.

The yellowed, withered branches and leaves exuded an aura of rot.

The pale moonlight was even more lifeless, casting strange and distorted shadows.

The Ear Mouse's silver-gray fur shone even more brilliantly, as if it were about to ignite.

Two pairs of scarlet eyes met.

One pair of round pupils was filled with death and malice.

One pair of vertical pupils was contorted with arrogance and cruelty.

"Hiss~" The monster on the tree swooped down, creating a fierce wind as sharp as a knife. The "whoosh~" sound swept through, and the sharp silver stinger, gleaming with a bright red light, arrived in an instant.

The Ear Mouse showed no fear, its entire body seeming to ignite with soaring silver flames. Its small body dodged the "Bee's" stinger, and its huge, fluffy tail whipped out fiercely.

Xiao Xiao watched as the two, who had been locked in a stalemate the moment before, began fighting at a speed imperceptible to the human eye in the next moment.

"Bang~"

"Clang~"

"Rumble~"

Fallen leaves flew, trees toppled, creating a scene of earth-shattering chaos.

Xiao Xiao stood frozen in place, afraid of accidentally stumbling into the range of the two monsters' fight.

He tried his best to widen his eyes, watching a monster battle. Unfortunately, tears were welling up, and he could still only see a blurry shadow.

Xiao Xiao was not resigned, and closely followed the shadow's movements.

In his eyes, Golden Light gradually appeared, like a nimble Fish, circling his pupils once before disappearing again, leaving only a faint afterglow.

Xiao Xiao felt his vision suddenly sharpen.

He didn't have time to be surprised.

He joyfully poured all his attention onto the monster ahead.

Although the Ear Mouse was small, it didn't live up to its usual arrogant demeanor. It faced off against the "Bee" without falling behind at all.

In fact, due to its extremely agile movements, every time it dodged the opponent's stinger attack, it could deliver a massive tail whip!

The Ear Mouse's tail looked fluffy and soft, but it was actually a formidable weapon, capable of smashing stones and breaking wood with ease.

Not to mention that this tail could grow or shrink, lengthen or shorten, making it impossible for people, or rather, Yao, to defend against.

This also meant that the "Bee's" wings were no longer an absolute advantage.

"Swoosh~ Swoosh~" The fiercely attacking tail produced a piercing sonic boom, sweeping towards the "Bee" as it dodged and weaved in the air with destructive force. The angle was incredibly tricky, and the changes in movement were incredibly flexible, combining power and agility. It was simply a bug-like tail!

Xiao Xiao sighed with genuine emotion.

So, judging a Yao by its appearance is wrong. Now it seemed the Ear Mouse had a higher chance of winning.

"Hiss~" The Ear Mouse's tail suddenly changed direction, and with a sweeping strike, the "Bee" couldn't dodge in time. It let out a sharp, high-pitched scream, filled with deep hatred and madness. The powerful sonic waves spread out, causing the air to ripple violently, wave after wave, pushing forward. Wherever they passed, tree trunks snapped and leaves were crushed.

Xiao Xiao couldn't dodge in time. His head felt like it had been struck by a giant hammer. Sharp pain surged through him, as if a saw was cutting and churning through his brain. Xiao Xiao's world spun, and he almost lost his balance. Stumbling, he grabbed onto a nearby tree, while the other hand desperately beat his throbbing head.

Pain, so much pain!

Veins bulged on Xiao Xiao's forehead, and he gritted his teeth, gasping for air like a Fish deprived of water, as if trying to alleviate the intense pain in his head, but it was useless. His throat felt burning dry.

Xiao Xiao was in so much pain he wanted to roll on the ground. "Heh~ heh~" dry, hoarse gasps continuously escaped his throat.

At this moment, he no longer cared about the two monsters fighting wildly.

If this pain continued, he would die without the monsters doing anything!

But, Xiao Xiao's fingers dug deeply into the tree bark, drawing blood. What a joke? How could he be defeated by mere a headache? If he could endure it, he didn't believe this wouldn't have an end.

Just endure it, as long as he could get through this period!

Xiao Xiao bit his lip tightly, and a metallic taste spread in his mouth.

Beneath his lowered gaze, a wisp of Golden Light began to swirl around his eyes, growing brighter and brighter.

The pain in his head began to lessen.

"Hoo~" Xiao Xiao slid down the tree trunk, the sweat on his eyelashes reflecting a golden sheen.

He was completely unaware, grateful for the end of the nightmare.

Xiao Xiao felt his entire body go limp, as if he had been wrung dry, completely devoid of strength.

He lowered his head, his chest heaving violently. His throat and mouth were filled with the metallic taste of blood, with a hint of sweetness that made him even thirstier. He licked his lips, and a sharp pain shot through him – from the place he had bitten earlier.

His lips were also cracked and peeling.

He was so pathetic, but the feeling of surviving a disaster was wonderful!

"Heh~ heh~" His cracked, hoarse voice was intermittent, rough and unpleasant, yet it couldn't hide the joy within.