The Third Prey

Ruilin struggled desperately in Taitino's grasp while hurling hysterical curses:

"You damned idiot! If you're hungry, go take it out on those Hunters! What could you possibly gain by attacking me—!?"

Taitino smiled and shook his head as he explained:

"Hehe, those Hunters only add up to a little over ten people now. There's not even enough of them to fill the gaps between my teeth."

"Besides, dear Ruilin, there's no need to howl like you've been so wronged. Let me tell you the truth: from the very moment I learned that Delight Theater existed in name only, I completely lost interest in continuing this childish game of house with you all. At most, I only wanted to join in the fun and catch a free ride~"

"It was just that everyone had always been gathered together before, so I had no chance to make a move and could only endure. But now that the opportunity has come, naturally I won't let it slip away~"

"Little cuties who stray from the pack like you—every one I catch is profit~"

"Anyway, you're useless now, aren't you? So isn't it only natural that you sacrifice yourself for me? Hahahahaha—!"

Too heavily wounded to break free of his restraint, Ruilin could only viciously issue another threat:

"If you really dare do this to me, do you know how Mother will torture you in revenge!?"

Taitino's expression did not change as he answered unhurriedly:

"Oh, Fente. If it's her, then I really wouldn't dare provoke her. But with the situation so chaotic right now, can she really discover that I did it? If she's going to suspect anyone, shouldn't those Hunters be the first ones she suspects?"

After hearing this, Ruilin gritted her teeth and continued warning him:

"Hmph, Mother is suspicious by nature.