There was a monster in the room, but somehow Shelly looked far more terrifying than it did.
"Shelly, can we talk about this later? As in…right after we deal with the monster behind you?"
Rin asked hopefully, and Shelly's smile reassured him a little. Maybe Shelly did understand him better than he thought, and he would not have to worry about it—
But she was still walking toward him slowly with that unforgiving smile on her face. She got too close, causing Rin to close his eyes and accept his fate. He was at Shelly's mercy.
The monster decided it wanted to start moving again, and it immediately attacked Shelly and Rin to get the core.
"Shelly, we can resolve our differences right now. I'll fulfill one wish if you just help me avoid the boss for fifteen minutes."
Shelly's eyes widened, and she immediately made a decision.
"This is a promise I will make you keep once we're done here."
