Just as Lin MuMu had expected, that meal used up every last Beli she had.
It was only her second day since running off with Little White.
Once they had eaten their fill, the three of them left the seafood restaurant.
Lin MuMu first took Little White and Shusuke to the shore to catch a fish. She had Little White cut open the fresh fish on the spot, then smeared its blood all over him.
Then the three returned to the small town and found its only tavern.
"Little White, it's all up to you now," Lin MuMu said with a smile.
A tiny question mark appeared over Little White's head.
Lin MuMu continued, "Play dead."
Little White: "..."
Shusuke seemed to understand. "That trick of yours really does bring in money fast."
"Of course." Lin MuMu sounded pleased with herself. "Little White is worth a fortune."
Seeing no reaction from Little White, Lin MuMu urged him, "So we can find Baltigo sooner, get to Gold City and find the boss sooner, and eat whatever we want every day, it's all up to you, Little White."
Little White asked blankly, "If I play dead, we'll have everything?"
Lin MuMu nodded, all smiles.
After a short silence, Little White obediently lay down on the ground.
Lin MuMu added, "Stay put. No matter what happens next, you can't move. Otherwise, they'll see through us, and we'll get nothing."
Little White gave a quiet "Mm," then fell silent.
"Shusuke, wait outside." After giving him that instruction, Lin MuMu grabbed Little White by the feet and dragged him into the tavern.
The tavern was full of patrons drinking and chatting, and the atmosphere was lively.
Everyone had been enjoying themselves, but when Lin MuMu dragged the supposedly dead Little White inside, they suddenly fell