Look.
People who liked reading really were different.
Even the way they spoke had a scholarly air to it.
"Directional," huh?
At that, Alisa's already cold expression slowly darkened.
"Damn it, what's with that look!"
Alisa knew exactly what the other woman meant, and she knew what this woman thought she was.
So she immediately held up one finger.
Then...
Like a machine, the first joint opened, revealing a pitch-black hole inside.
After that...
A low whirring sound came from it.
Lan Qingyou watched as the hole sucked in the dirt around it.
Just like a vacuum cleaner.
Good grief! So that was the move she was going with!
"You... you're really becoming less and less human..."
The more Lan Qingyou learned, the more convinced she became that Alisa might not be human.
After all, what kind of normal person would turn themselves into a crucible?
And with all the accessories to go with it, too.
"That's rich, coming from you. You talk as if you're human."
Alisa immediately shot back at Lan Qingyou's jab.
Then she turned and flew back the way they had come.
The Moon had already risen in the east, while only a little of The Sun remained in the west.
In other words, if they didn't hurry back, night would fall.
Though it didn't matter to either of them whether it was dark or not, getting back early meant they could rest early, didn't it?
Especially after such a "strenuous" day.
Seeing this, Lan Qingyou followed close behind.
They'd had their fun, so wasn't going home to sleep the only option left?
Besides, even a little exercise was tiring.
A nice hot bath after they got back would wash away all their fatigue. That was what mattered.
Meanwhile...
The portly merchant, Arthur, waited anxiously.
Just