Chapter 118

"You're wondering what I put on you, right?" Candy laughed softly at my disheveled appearance.

I nodded; I'd wondered for a long time but hadn't had time to ask her.

Candy glanced outside and then spoke. "It's the only kind of plant that grows in this cave. It would certainly scare you to death, but the truth is that the urine of those monsters raised it. Because of their smell, they won't find you when you put it on you and are far enough away."

I shudder to see the green stains all over my body. Just imagining what Candy said makes me feel sick in my chest.

Suddenly, the atmosphere fell silent, and the monsters fighting stopped. On reflex, I hugged Candy tightly to the cage and looked out. The sound of heavy footsteps echoed as if someone had won and that person was coming to us.

"You run first; ignore me." Candy also sensed danger; she tried to push me away.

I am stubbornly sitting still; never have I felt so useless.

I don't know why, but I haven't been able to find Oralie since t