Now that Ninth knew Tenth's background, she felt much more at ease.
The most frightening thing was the unknown. Before she understood why the other girl was being so kind, every one of Tenth's actions had a Pseudo-human vibe to it, making her feel creeped out whenever they were together.
Moreover, Tenth's identity was just right. On one hand, it explained why she wanted to help people; on the other, it kept Ninth from daring to order her around. Tenth was about to graduate, after all. Bothering her now was pretty much like asking a coworker to work overtime three days before they got fired. Following behind Tenth, Ninth carefully avoided the low-hanging trunks ahead and asked the proudly striding Tenth, "What are we doing now?"
"Looking for medicine. First is seriously ill, so I need to find something to save her."
"You actually know what medicine to use? Is this the foundation of repeating a grade for five years? As expected of a catfish, you're incredible."
Tenth blushed furiously at the praise. After a long while, she said awkwardly, "Actually, I don't know."
"...Then where are we going to find it?"
"We'll look for some honey on the platform. It has high nutritional value and some medicinal properties, so maybe it can cure her."
Ninth froze, then accidentally ran into a passing dragonfly and had half her face swollen by its wings.
Covering her face, she asked in astonishment, "What if it doesn't cure her?"
"Then she was unlucky."
"What if it does cure her?"
"Then I was lucky. I can ask her family for a reward."
Ninth immediately felt disoriented. The good impression she had just formed vanished in an instant.
"Tenth, what you're doing is basically murder!"
"Do you understand medicine?"
"No."
"Then do you know what