The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 400 Protection

Finally, Lin Xiyue felt a faint response, which was Moros's reply to her.

"Can you let me see what you look like now?"

A surge of joy welled up in her heart, and without hesitation, she pressed her advantage and asked directly.

As Lin Xiyue finished speaking, the black mist in front of her suddenly trembled violently. The black mist churned restlessly, like a disturbed swarm of bees.

Lin Xiyue stared at the black mist; she could sense that Moros was hesitating.

He seemed hesitant to let her see him, or perhaps he was afraid of frightening her.

However, Lin Xiyue did not back down.

"Don't be afraid to scare me, I'm not afraid."

She took a deep breath and said softly.

Her voice was firm yet gentle, as if it could penetrate the black mist and reach the depths of Meros's heart.

At the same time, the images presented by the system's scan allowed Lin Xiyue to roughly guess Moros's thoughts.

She saw the tentacles beneath the cat, outlined by green lines, writhing even faster, clearly a sign of Meros's inner tension.

"I really want to see you, and I won't be afraid of you no matter what you look like."

Lin Xiyue smiled slightly and continued.

Her words were like a gentle spring breeze, bringing warmth and comfort.

She believed that as long as she showed enough trust and acceptance of him, Melos would let go of his concerns and let her see the real him.

As soon as Lin Xiyue finished speaking, the black mist between her and Moros slowly dissipated, like a thin veil blown away by a gentle breeze. As the black mist dissipated, Moros's figure gradually became clear before Lin Xiyue's eyes.

This was the first time Lin Xiyue had seen Moros's current appearance so clearly.

Its appearance was almost identical to the outline presented by the system scan, and it was a huge cat.

However, when Lin Xiyue was able to see the details beyond the outline, she was surprised to find that the Moros in front of her was simply a giant, enlarged version of his previous cat form.

One of Melos's eyes was even larger than Lin Xiyue's entire body.

His eyes, like deep lakes, were set in his massive body, exuding an aura of majesty and mystery.

"Why won't you let me see? Don't be afraid, how could I be afraid of you?"

Lin Xiyue gazed into Molos's eyes and spoke softly.

Lin Xiyue stood steadily on Meros's claw, which was now her foothold.

Her gaze met Melos's eyes, and she waited quietly for his response.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the whole world consisted only of the two of them.

Meros raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. In his slightly open mouth, sharp teeth gleamed coldly in the dim light, as if they could easily tear everything apart.

"Because if your mental threshold isn't high enough, I'm worried something bad will happen to you."

His voice was deep and magnetic, yet carried a strange echo, but his concern for Lin Xiyue was evident in his words.

Surprisingly, the words didn't come from his throat, but rather floated in the air like a ghost before drifting into Lin Xiyue's ears.

[Don't worry, Boss Mo, I'm here for you! (￣～￣;)]

Just then, the system suddenly interrupted.

Its tone was somewhat urgent, as if it wanted to show off its abilities in front of Meros and get his praise.

"Okay, I understand. Good job."

Meros turned his head, glanced at the system, and his smile widened slightly.

His voice remained calm, but to the system, his words were like heavenly music.

Upon hearing Meros's praise, the system became as excited as a child. It grinned foolishly, then quickly hid to the side, savoring Meros's words as if they were the most precious treasure in the world.

Why are you staring at me?

Lin Xiyue felt a little uneasy under Molos's stare, and a blush rose on her face. She couldn't help but whisper shyly.

Melos seemed unaware that his gaze was a bit too direct; his attention was completely focused on Lin Xiyue, as if he were thinking about something important.

"A fight is probably about to break out. I'll ask you one more time, do you want to come with me?"

After a while, as if he had finally made up his mind, Meros asked again.

His voice was deep and serious, exuding an irresistible power.

Lin Xiyue looked at Molos, feeling somewhat hesitant. She knew that following Molos might lead to danger, but she didn't want to be abandoned by him again in what he called a "safe place."

"Of course! Don't even think about getting rid of me again!"

Lin Xiyue answered almost without hesitation, her tone firm and decisive, leaving Moros no room for refusal.

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's answer, Meros's already large pupils seemed to brighten even more, as if ignited by a surge of joy. Clearly, Lin Xiyue's choice made him very happy.

"Then don't move yet."

"Melos said softly, his voice low and gentle, as if it contained a reassuring power," he said.

After saying that, he slowly raised the huge paw that was holding Lin Xiyue, his movements gentle and careful, as if he was very worried that he might accidentally hurt her.

Melos gently placed Lin Xiyue on his neck, allowing her to stand steadily.

This position was a bit high for Lin Xiyue, but Moros's neck was exceptionally broad, providing her with ample standing space.

Are you holding on tight?

"Melos asked with concern, his gaze falling on Lin Xiyue through the senses of his tentacles, as if trying to confirm her safety."

"Hold on tight, don't worry."

Lin Xiyue took a deep breath, feeling the warmth and softness of Moros's neck, and then answered firmly.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xiyue suddenly felt a powerful force tightly enveloping her.

She looked down and saw that Meros's black fur, like gentle tentacles, stretched out from all directions and tightly wrapped around her.

These soft yet strong fibers gave Lin Xiyue a strong sense of security.

Not only that, Lin Xiyue also discovered that some tentacles, which seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, had quietly wrapped around her body, further securing her position.

The appearance of these tentacles surprised Lin Xiyue, but she was not afraid. On the contrary, she felt very safe, as these were all protective measures that Moros had taken for her.

After hearing Lin Xiyue's affirmative answer, Meros finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Although he had taken various precautions for Lin Xiyue, he was still worried. Only after hearing her answer with his own ears did he feel at ease to proceed with the next steps.

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