Mini Reaper Garden, Deep in the Hot Chocolate Sea
In the abode of the Blue Reapers, a group of Blue and Yellow Reapers had gathered, working on sothing together.
The Blue Reapers, looking hesitant and fidgeting, handed sothing over to the Yellow Reaper. Despite their shyness, they expressed their request in small, timid text.
The Yellow Reaper listened attentively, with a slightly awkward smile, to the Blue Reapers' request. Hearing them out, the Yellow Reaper quickly produced ten new golden doll costus, radiating with confidence. Each doll costu featured a witch hat on its head.
The Blue Reapers could receive a customized golden costu, but they seed too embarrassed to try them on. One brave Blue Reaper finally shut their eyes tight, removed their own hat and clothes, and put on the costu.
The other Blue Reapers looked on with admiration, blushing and turning their faces away. The one wearing the costu fidgeted, visibly embarrassed, and tried to cover themselves with their hands.
They quickly took off the costu, hurriedly dressed back in their clothes and hat, and presented a new request to the Yellow Reaper, pressing down their hat firmly.
The Yellow Reaper seed puzzled by the tricky request, but soon enough, a solution appeared in the form of a new doll costu, with an opening for the head, allowing the costu to be worn over clothes. Though it barely resembled a traditional doll costu, the Blue Reapers watched with expressions questioning its effectiveness.
'To humans, it will look like a Golden Reaper.'
The Yellow Reaper, covering their mouth with both hands, chuckled, assuring them that humans would only see a Golden Reaper.
Grateful, the Blue Reapers gathered around the Yellow Reaper, repeatedly expressing their thanks. Ten Blue Reapers in golden costus then took off on brooms toward their beloved humans.
In the Isolation Room with Floating Golden Reaper Puddings
The low sound of the TV echoed, reporting on Japan’s colossal Object, "Red Lightning Island."
[The "Red Lightning Island," previously unobservable by satellite, beca visible recently following a collision with the Cloud at Object.]
On the screen, a translated broadcast from Japan played, showing the Cloud at Object crashing into the barrier surrounding the island, struck by red lightning and vanishing instantly. The impact created a hole in the sky barrier, allowing a glimpse into the island below.
[Due to the interference between these Objects, we can now investigate the cause of recent disappearances across Japan.]
Through the gaping hole, the news broadcast showed images of missing people seen wandering on the island. Despite the rapid repair of the hole, Japan’s satellites kept a close watch on the site.
'Wow, satellite image quality sure is impressive.'
I was more fascinated by the satellite’s clarity than the Object responsible for the disappearances. The Cloud at must have been ridden by a Mini Reaper on a journey to Japan to find their beloved human, aligning with their high "natural eting" standards.
The Golden Reapers, clustered around my bed, jumped up and down with their arms raised, cheering.
'Little sibling!'
Waiting in the pudding factory, the number of Golden Reapers had multiplied significantly. Back during the Mapo Incident, their numbers barely covered the population, but now, they’d grown exponentially.
I wondered what had caused this sudden increase. Was it because there were more beloved humans, or had the Golden Reapers absorbed more emotions from humans? While they consud emotions slowly, their absorption efficiency was poor, but I felt I’d uncovered the reason behind their proliferation.
It must be that the absorbed emotions fueled their multiplication.
The TV continued with reports on Japan’s special-grade Object. Curious about the Mini Reaper's quest for a "great eting," I decided it was too much trouble to go all the way to Japan. If there’s any danger, I’m sure they’ll call for .
With that thought, I picked up a pudding made by the Golden Reapers and changed the TV channel.
Approaching the Labyrinth’s Entrance
As the girl slowly approached the labyrinth entrance, she heard the bustling noises and the crunching of gravel beneath her feet. The lively atmosphere of the nearby stalls was vibrant, with vendors selling a variety of goods under tented covers.
Though usually, the girl would indulge in so food from these stalls, today was different. She forced herself to ignore the aroma of sizzling at and exotic fruits, feeling her stomach rumble.
Grrr.
Despite the mouthwatering sll, she turned away and entered the labyrinth. As she ventured further, she felt the atmosphere beco distinctly “labyrinthine.” She passed large jewels, antique-decorated swords, magical artifacts, and a bright tombstone engraved in multiple languages, promising to grant a wish upon clearing the labyrinth.
A wish, huh?
The girl thought it impossible, but hoped that the labyrinth might return her ho.
With a renewed sense of purpose, she stepped deeper into the labyrinth. The room morphed into a narrow cube. She looked up and read the ceiling markings: "[1P4B]".
Unfazed, she consulted a map she had bought, recognizing the fourth pattern. The labyrinth's first floor reshaped into an endless maze of rooms. Approaching a torch on the right wall, she twisted it upside down, and as expected, the ceiling and floor reversed. She quickly adjusted mid-air, landing on her feet as the torch vanished.
"Phew."
The wall softened, allowing her to push through, revealing a precious herb known as “Dungeon Rose” at the room’s center. It was rare, but valuable enough to cover her lodging and als.
However, upon looking up, she was stunned to see a new code: "[7P9X]". Frustrated, she knew this room wasn’t on the map. As she swung her bag, a wolf with eight green, flaming eyes approached. Her precious herb scattered, and the wolf lunged.
'Sorry, Mom, Dad.'
The wolf halted before her, its body twisting and snapping grotesquely as yellow eyes glowed within. Terrified, the girl watched as it disintegrated into a pool of darkness. She passed out when a stray eyeball landed on her face.
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