Nine: Shocked.

I had to do something. Something that wasn't known. Maybe Laury and I needed to act like some kind of Kung Fu fighters. Or yeah, like those Mafia people. It could help.

As for me, I was good at punching. I could be emotionally weak, but that didn't mean I was physically weak as well. Also, Lauretta knew how to handle animals. Threatening the dog and fighting this idiot could be a solution. But how would I fight this huge thing? I was too short for damn sake. My height was always a problem for me, right from my school days.

"Laury." I inhaled, bit my lower lip, raised my shoulder, and squinted my eyes at her. "Let's do this. Life's always hard. Take care of the dog, and I'll take care of this gross thing."

She glimpsed at the huge guy, and shook her head. "You're sure you can do this?" Worry mirrored through her face. "This one seems so dangerous."

"Yeah." I sighed, let out a shaky laugh, actually doubting myself. At least, someone had to save us. I would do it.

"Alright then." She n