The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 420 Chapter Match and Fight

However, the child remained unusually calm in the face of Earl's almost roaring voice.

Its gaze was like a deep pool, completely still, as if everything before it had nothing to do with it.

"But you can't kill me."

Its lips curled slightly upward, revealing a half-smile, and it spoke slowly.

"How...how did you know?"

Upon hearing this, Earl was startled. He looked at the child in astonishment and asked incredulously.

The question slipped out without his even realizing it.

"Because if killing me didn't have serious consequences, you would have attacked without hesitation the moment you saw me. After all, a true warrior would never chat with the enemy on the battlefield, let alone talk about feelings."

The child's smile grew increasingly eerie, yet his voice remained as calm as still water.

The child's words were like a sharp sword, piercing Earl's heart.

Earl's face instantly turned somewhat awkward. He stood there, unable to refute for a moment.

Seeing this, the child's smile widened, but the smile had no warmth whatsoever; instead, it revealed a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

His once golden pupils now seemed devoid of life, empty and lifeless, contrasting sharply with his eerie smile, making him appear even more unsettling.

"Damn, you're pretty smart."

Earl's exaggerated expression vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of surprise and admiration for the child.

His tone did not convey anger or frustration; instead, it revealed an appreciation for the child's intelligence.

"You can't kill me, but you have to stop me, right?"

Seeing this, the child was not affected by Earl's attitude, but continued to ask calmly.

His voice was clear and firm, as if he were full of confidence in his judgment.

"Yes, the boss told me that he can't kill you. As long as he can stop you, he can deal with Fei Bo. So, don't even think about it. There's no way I'll let you do anything else."

Earl paused for a moment, then nodded, acknowledging the child's guess.

His words revealed a resolute determination; he was determined to complete the task assigned by Meros.

"Then why are you answering my question? You could have just trapped me completely!"

The child did not show disappointment or frustration after hearing Earl's words. Instead, he continued to ask questions thoughtfully.

His eyes were filled with doubt, as if he was puzzled by Earl's behavior.

"why?"

The child asked innocently.

Looking at the child's innocent face, Earl couldn't help but think of his own past.

"Perhaps it's because you were reminded of your past. You're still just a newborn child, even if you weren't born naturally. Isn't answering the questions of a newborn child the most basic thing?"

He smiled and then answered.

Earl's words revealed a rare kindness, but the child was clearly taken aback after hearing them.

"You are a good person. I'm sorry."

It, which had been calm, suddenly seemed to have a hint of inexplicable emotion in its voice as it spoke softly.

This statement caught Earl off guard, and he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

However, before he could react, the child did something unexpected—it bowed deeply to Earl.

Seeing this, Earl's unease grew even stronger.

When he heard the child say "I'm sorry," a sense of foreboding washed over him.

"Damn it! Did this little brat trick me?!"

Earl cursed under his breath, a series of unpleasant thoughts surging through his mind.

However, despite this situation, Earl did not stand still like most people, but instead acted swiftly with astonishing speed.

His reaction speed is the result of long-term training.

Earl's first instinctive action was to swing his sharp claws, aiming directly at the child.

His intention was clear: to hold the child down tightly so that he could not escape.

At the same time, his other paw was not idle either, slamming down hard on the ground with lightning speed.

The very tip of that claw, like a sharp sword, pierced the hard earth effortlessly, as easily as slicing through a piece of soft tofu.

However, Earl's shot did not hit the child.

Perhaps it was the child's human appearance that made Earl temporarily forget its previous form, causing it to hesitate for a moment at the moment of attack.

In that instant, the child transformed into its previous form with astonishing speed, darting through the gaps in Earl's claws like a bolt of lightning, successfully avoiding Earl's attack.

Fortunately, Earl was an experienced veteran, and he habitually held back a move during his attacks.

"drink--"

With a roar from Earl, the claws that were stuck in the ground seemed to be ignited, instantly bursting out with a dazzling red light.

These rays of light, like lightning, were fine and dense, weaving together into a heart-stopping net.

"Stab--stab--"

The eerie sound echoed in the air, as if some unknown force was tearing space apart.

At the same time, the red rays spread rapidly along the location of Earl's claws at an astonishing speed. They seemed to be alive, clinging to the ground like a group of hungry snakes, frantically chasing the direction the child had fled.

"You, you can't catch me!"

The child suddenly heard Earl's voice, and its body trembled violently. The child, which had been limp like a lump of mud, instantly grew a head in the middle of its body, staring intently at Earl with a stubborn look in its eyes.

Earl followed closely behind the red light, chasing after the child as they drew ever closer.

"Oh? You knew that?"

Earl's voice carried a hint of mockery, and his face was gloomy, as if he was somewhat displeased with the child's words.

To outsiders, the scene did indeed appear somewhat strange.

Earl was enormous, a ferocious beast, while the child only had the head of a child; the rest of the body was like a lump of mud, as if it could melt into the ground at any moment.

However, the reason this child acted so strangely was actually to facilitate his escape.

Its body can deform at will, like a swamp, allowing it to easily pass through various obstacles.

If it weren't for the red ray released by Earl that locked onto the child's location, the child would probably have already slipped into the ground like an eel and gotten to Philip's side without anyone noticing.

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