(Xyrean Province- Inner Regions)
(The Mermaid's Lake- Forested Outskirts)
"Don't… don't you think that I'm a monster?" Eve hesitantly asked as her fingers continued to tremble ever so slightly in Qin Lan's palm.
"You are definitely a bit scary… but I'm not afraid," Qin Lan warmly spoke as she raised up her left hand and brushed it against Eve's skeleton-like face.
"What those scientists did to you was unforgiveable but… you don't need to let your pain define the rest of your life."
"Most people will be terrified, but their opinions don't matter. I… I can't respond to your feelings yet, but I hope you know that I will consider your confession seriously."
Qin Lan subconsciously took a few steps forward until her body was pressed against the zombie empress who looked down at her with a gentle expression on her face.
"You…" Qin Lan opened her mouth to speak but heard voices coming from the distance.
"Sister Lan! Where are you?"
