"...?"
The blonde girl was still deeply confused by his words. She seemed unable to remember how she knew him, nor did she recognize that name. After struggling for a moment and finding herself unable to get up at all, fear flashed through her eyes as she softly asked, "Then... where exactly is this?"
"Sorry! I can't tell you that for now..."
Looking at the girl before him, Hong Yi felt an indescribably strange sensation.
"Why? Is this your home?"
The beautiful girl tilted her head, too afraid to look at Hong Yi. Her fear was plain to see. Naturally, anyone who woke up to find themselves locked in a place like a basement would feel uneasy. The fact that she had not screamed and made a scene already showed how strong she was.
"Guess..."
"Why?"
The girl's voice trembled with tears and anger, and so did her body.
"Why... why am I shackled?"
The girl gathered her courage and asked the question. Although... she had already thought of something, she did not dare think any further. Because... if that was the case, then what would happen next...
"For your safety..."
Hong Yi pondered for a moment before giving her a very definite answer.
Besides, he had not yet obtained magical power and was still just an ordinary person. Before he gained it, he had to make absolutely sure nothing went wrong.
"My safety...?"
The girl's eyes widened in shock at Hong Yi's shameless, incomprehensible words! At the same time, fear rose uncontrollably in her heart. Perhaps... the thing she dared not consider was really about to come true.
But after glancing around, the girl felt despair... This place was sealed off too well. Even if she called for help now, it would be difficult for anyone to hear her.