Dark Forbidden Zone!
The four sword-wielding demon gods slowly sank into the ground. A black curtain stretched from heaven to earth, rolling down upside down and turning into clumps of churning black mud that burrowed into Russell's robe.
At the center, the black sphere split open. Its hard shell melted into black arms that supported Shen Menghan and placed her before Russell.
Looking at the five-foot-three flat-chested girl, he raised a hand toward the Potara Earrings.
The earrings were covered, and Shen Menghan suddenly opened her eyes. Covering her ears with both hands, she blinked. "No, I just came out. Don't make me leave so soon."
"It's dark. Little kids need to go to bed early, or they'll stay flat-chested forever." As Russell spoke, he pried Shen Menghan's hands away from her ears.
"Waaah! Eee-yah-yah—"
Shen Menghan struggled with all her might, to little effect. Russell easily removed both earrings.
Thirty seconds later, Russell looked at the sulking, silent Shen Menghan. A vein throbbed on his forehead as he punched her on the head. "What's going on? The energy's run out, the earrings are off, so why haven't my people come back?"
Shen Menghan turned her head away and said angrily, "Unless I'm willing, you'll never see them again."
Well, aren't you asking for it!
Russell's face darkened. He raised his hands, gripped Shen Menghan's cheeks, and squeezed them together. "Little brat, you want to pick a fight with me? Believe it or not, I'll make you cry all the way home."
"Ki' me an' I'll le' go."
"What?"
Russell released her. Covering her face, Shen Menghan coyly said, "Kiss me once, and I'll give the two old women back to you."
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"Kid, puppy love is wrong!"
"I only look young. If you add the ages of those two