Boss explained, "I only started venturing into the Art Building recently. Before that, even when I reached the layer where the Art Building was, I never went deep inside... it was as if there was a subconscious thought telling me 'don't go in.' But recently, that thought disappeared."
Lin Yi's expression grew more serious. "Recently... when did it start?"
"It's been a while, I suppose, but if I had to say, probably when the Principal went missing at sea," Boss said slowly. "I asked the School Doctor. That was the answer she gave me, but I don't quite understand the logic behind it..."
At this point, she suddenly turned to look at Lin Yi. "If you find that logic someday, tell me the answer."
Lin Yi was slightly startled. He did not quite understand why Boss would suddenly say that, but he still nodded solemnly. "Through fire and water, Boss!"
"Enough wisecracks. What matters is staying alive." Boss gave him a sidelong glance and stirred the water a few times with her hand, then suddenly added, "If I remember anything, I'll tell you too."
"Mm-hmm, all right!" Lin Yi, who had not held out much hope to begin with, still nodded.
"Huihuizi." Boss looked at Li Huiyuan.
"Ah! Here!" Li Huiyuan instinctively straightened up in the water.
"The water is just right now. You can try swimming around and getting some practice."
Li Huiyuan's eyes lit up. "Okay! I'll get right to it!"
After answering Boss, she turned and slowly began to swim.
Seeing that Li Huiyuan was finally away, Lin Yi seized the chance to quietly consult Boss. "Boss, Boss, what's with Huihuizi today? Why was she so different before and after my swim? It was like she became a different person..."
At that, Boss could not help pressing