episode_0054

Enic is a very unique creature.

Because it possesses the characteristics of both an animal and a plant, Enik can actually stay alive as long as it drinks water and is exposed to bright sunlight.

However, if there was one problem, it was that it was limited to the Enic of the adult body.

‘It’s no different from animals…

Even though it grows, it consumes nutrients… … ‘

Plants can cover all of their growth with nutrients produced through photosynthesis, but Enics must absorb and utilize external nutrients instead.

The example was meat-eating.

Something I’ve only done once before.

At that time, I wrapped myself around the woman’s body, tore her flesh, sucked out her blood and flesh, ground her bones, and so sweetly coveted all the nutrients that made up her.

For me, who had never even dreamed of being a cannibal, it was inevitable that the shock of that time still remains to this day.

After that, I tried to find another way, but fortunately, following my instincts, I learned how to absorb the nutrients contained in the bodily fluids shed by the female of the animal used for reproduction.

‘That’s the problem… …

Because it’s not very efficient… … ‘

Of course, if you look at the fact that it produces nutrients with something that is no different from water, it is true that it is very efficient.

However, it meant that there was bound to be a limit to filling one’s stomach with bodily fluids, which were merely by-products or wastes, rather than the nutrients themselves contained in any living thing.

So, in a sense, it was no different from raising Vivian and Ranie, who were locked in the den, by sharing my nutrients with them.

No matter how hard they bounce around like horny bitches and spurt out water, how great is the nutrients they contain?

If we had to be honest, it would have to be seen as a situation where the additional body fluids collected by spiders from the women’s restroom in Mado-dong were barely making up for the shortage for me, Vivien, and Ranie.

In the meantime, I had no choice but to face a huge difficulty…

‘How are you feeling?’

“It’s okay.”

Arachnella didn’t even look at my tentacles and gave a curt answer.

At least she only opened her mouth after filling her stomach with nutrient solution, because her reactions from yesterday to today were absolutely cold.

As I remembered the unpleasant events between her and me and Arachnella’s crying expression at that moment, I kept my mouth shut, feeling as if those tearful red eyes were tormenting my mind.

And even for a carnivore like me, that alone probably isn’t enough to satisfy her.

Leaving behind her, who was bound to be on edge due to hunger, I turned my head towards Pina and the beasts.

‘Where? ‘Is everyone okay?’

“Hey… Everyone wants to go out… …

I know it can’t be helped, but… … ”

No prisoner would want to live trapped in a small space underground.

For them, although they got out of the dungeon they wanted to get out of, it would be no different from being trapped in a new dungeon called my lair.

When I saw the prisoners in the distance, leaning on each other’s arms and finding comfort, I began to get lost in thought as I saw them looking completely hopeless.

‘Pina. ‘Tell it to the people.’

“Yes… ? I beg your pardon… … ?”

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“Wow… … ”

Ranie was sucking the saliva from the corner of her mouth that was about to drip and looking at the scene in front of her with a bewildered expression.

And it was the same for Vivian, as she began to think deeply about something, taking in the details of the surrounding scene as if she could not believe her own eyes.

That’s right, how surprising it would be to find that the prisoners who couldn’t even see their noses in the special evaluation were in Enic’s lair when they returned after the special evaluation.

In addition, Arachnella, who was thought to be dead, was also seen quietly resting in the corner, sitting on a swing-shaped structure made of tree roots.

It doesn’t hunt and eat beastmen, but just sits quietly and organizes its long, red hair by swiping it with the tips of its sharp nails.

However, the sight of Arachnella just squinting slightly in this direction and frowning was enough to make this situation more surprising to them.

Vivian’s eyes reflected the image of a beast woman with rabbit ears approaching them cautiously.

“Hey… Which one is Vivian… … Is it… … ?”

Vivian, who was wary for a moment as she saw her approaching, was surprised when she heard the prisoner begin to open her mouth first.

Because asking that question meant knowing that you were here.

More than that, have you ever seen this beastman somewhere who knows your name?

Vivian couldn’t help but feel very nervous as it was not good for her to be known that she was here, but fortunately, she was able to understand the situation after hearing the woman’s next words.

“That… I am ‘Pina’…

That person… ? therefore…

That monster… … He told me to tell him… … ”

Pina, who seemed to be thinking about what to call that thing while looking at Enic, pointed in my direction and eventually made up a rough name and called it.

“I heard you’ve been here for a long time.

So, he tells us what to do when we go out… … ”

Vivian, who suppressed her laughter at the not particularly appropriate title, asked Pina, who said something equally surprising, a question.

“I heard… ? therefore…

Hey… go… I mean, I said it… ?”

“That.. So… It’s not a big deal… !!

Because this is like my talent… … !!

More than that… ah… … yes… …

Go out to the entrance at night and go for a walk together… … ”

Vivian, who was looking at Pina blankly with an expression as if she had been in cultural shock, suddenly came to her senses and asked back.

“That… Take a walk… He told me to go… … ?”

“Yes. That’s what you said… … ?”

At this point, I’m starting to wonder about the intentions of the tentacle that caught them.

Not only was it not enough to let him out after being captured in his lair, he also had a purpose this time, so he let him out at the risk of the beasts he brought in running away.

I knew that this being could understand speech.

So, while I was sure that he was listening, I tried to hide my affection and even complained on purpose.

“Okay. Because that kind of thing isn’t difficult.

We just have to be careful of those who go out with us.”

It was impossible not to know this as this tentacle, which seemed to have intelligence equivalent to that of a human, stopped the girls who were about to take off their uniforms and rush at them as soon as they returned to repay them for giving them a nice tour.

Just by having them meet the beastmen dressed like them instead of naked, I could tell that these tentacles were equipped with common sense.

“If you just listen to me carefully, there will be no danger.

Because I will make it happen.”

Will there come a time when you too will be able to have a conversation with this unknown being?

And, will the moment when you can hear him respond to what you say really come?

and… …

‘What are you thinking… I want to know too… … ‘

Even as she calmly opened her mouth, Vivian’s eyes, filled with some unknown bitterness and envy, were still staring at Pina.

“I’ll tell you about precautions before you leave, so prepare appropriately and gather here.”

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As the ceiling of the den opened with a small sound of the ground shaking, the frightened prisoners began to rush out towards the moonlight streaming from outside.

Since I had already set all alerts for the surrounding situation, all they had to worry about was following Vivian’s instructions in preparation for any unexpected situation.

“Kill as many voices as possible.

You didn’t come out to have fun, right?”

“Vivian said that!!

Don’t make a loud noise!!”

“Rani… You are the loudest.”

“Ah… haha… … yes… … ”

How long has it been since I last experienced the outside air?

Of course, the prisoners who heard the situation from Pina also appeared to some extent to follow Vivian and Ranie’s words that they were experienced people…

For them, the joy and exultation of seeing the outside world for the first time in a long time could not be compared to other things.

Perhaps because Vivian had some concerns about Pina, she seemed to leave them alone as long as they did not do something dangerous.

From those who sit down on the flower bed and pray in an uncharacteristic way for beasts, to couples who have endured this far by relying on each other and hug each other and shed tears, to the beasts who run all over the flower bed.

Looking at their slightly more energetic appearance, I was able to conclude that I too had overcome the difficult moment for the time being.

There is nothing more cruel than locking up people who want to leave.

But maybe I should have thought about it more.

Cruel to them.

I did not yet know how far the spirit of those who wanted to avoid it could be pushed.