All sorts of mysteries weighed on Molly's mind, yet she could not make sense of any of them.
Looking at You'an, who clung tightly to her side with a dependent expression, she ultimately abandoned every thought of taking a risk.
Sending her to Luoxi's place would not work, but taking her home meant worrying about her younger sister's safety. After much deliberation, Molly finally made a decision...
She would take You'an to stay at a hotel!
They could stay elsewhere for one night first. That way, she would not have to face her sister's questions at home, and they could avoid the unknown danger around Luoxi. Once she had sorted out her thoughts, she could slowly investigate everything.
Having made up her mind, Molly took You'an's hand and said softly,
"Since we aren't going to Sister Luoxi's place or going home, how about I take you to stay at a hotel?"
You'an did not know what a hotel was, but as long as she was with Molly, she was happy. She immediately nodded.
"Okay, I'll listen to Sister Molly."
The two slowly walked down the street toward a nearby hotel.
As they passed a secluded alley, Molly suddenly heard the faint sound of men talking inside.
"Such and such... and so on and so forth."
Molly immediately became alert. She stopped, gently pulled You'an behind the corner at the alley entrance, held her breath, and quietly peered inside.
A group of five people stood in the alley. All of them wore neat black protective suits, with tightly sealed black gas masks covering their faces, making their features impossible to discern. Each held an entirely black magic gun that gleamed with a cold metallic sheen, clearly no ordinary weapon.
They stood in orderly formation, obviously an organized unit. A faint, chilling