Since You Couldn't Keep Her, I Will

The hand resting on her chest continued to slide downward. An Xiaotong's hairs stood on end, silver light gathering faintly in her right hand as she prepared to form the Pure Silver Cross Sword—when she suddenly felt the restraints around her body loosen.

Cat Eyes had actually untied her.

"Come on, handsome. Let's play a game. It's called... hide-and-seek!"

Smiling, Cat Eyes pulled a strip of black lace from his pocket and tied it over his eyes.

He actually wanted to catch An Xiaotong with his eyes closed.

Like some ancient tyrant emperor who deliberately blindfolded himself to catch his beloved consorts in the palace hall.

An Xiaotong's face darkened. Silver light flashed in her hand, and the Pure Silver Cross Sword instantly took shape!

She gripped the sword in reverse and thrust it toward Cat Eyes's chest.

Cat Eyes's light, supple body moved like that of a real cat. With a gentle twist, he evaded the incoming blade.

An Xiaotong seemed to have anticipated that he would dodge. The thrust had merely been a feint; halfway through, the sword abruptly changed direction and swept sideways.

"Not bad combat experience. Unfortunately... you're too slow."

An Xiaotong's vision blurred, and Cat Eyes vanished.

Then the blade suddenly grew heavy. A foot clad in a little black leather boot landed lightly atop the Pure Silver Cross Sword, accompanied by a teasing laugh.

An Xiaotong changed moves again, sharply drawing back her sword as she prepared to attack once more.

"I'm playing hide-and-seek with you, not letting you fight me. It's your turn to run. Don't let me catch you, or else... hehehe..."

Bang!

A tremendous force erupted from An Xiaotong's chest, sending her flying backward like a cannonball and smashing her into a steel pillar in the factory.

A deep crater was