The clouds parted, and moonlight spilled down over the white sands.
Nel lay spread-eagled on the white sand, just one eye-roll and a trail of drool away from being completely played out.
Su Feng crouched beside her and lightly poked her cheek, making that green-haired head sway from side to side.
Since she had yet to become an Arrancar, Nel's face was covered by a mask resembling an antelope skull, with only a little fair skin exposed.
Countless battles had long since made her familiar with Su Feng's personality.
That was also why she could lie at his feet without any guard up.
In Nel's eyes, Su Feng was different from the other Soul Reapers.
If she had to describe it with her limited vocabulary, he was the very special kind.
"Stop playing with Nel's head."
Nel turned her face aside in protest. "If this keeps up, Nel will become even less smart."
"Like you're smart now."
Su Feng poked her cheek again and tested the waters. "So, how about becoming my subordinate and fulfilling your dream?"
Hearing that, Nel frowned deeply. She might not look very smart, but wasn't that a little too much?
What did he mean, become his subordinate and then fulfill her dream?
Even if he wanted to fool someone, shouldn't he come up with a better reason?
With that thought, Nel puffed out her cheeks and glared at the all-too-familiar face above her, considering how hard she would need to hit him to ruin that face.
"Look, as a Soul Reaper, my duty is to eliminate Hollows, including Menos."
Su Feng began his earnest persuasion. "But why have I chosen to spare you so many times?"
"Why?" The innocent Nel foolishly took the bait.
"Because I realized that Hollows can never be completely eradicated." Su