Chapter 36: It's Her Indeed
Not long after, my initial excitement settled, and I began to calm down. Despite just being drenched in sweat, a sudden chill swept over me, a common reaction after such exertion.The air in the stone chamber felt thick with moisture, and I worried about catching a cold. Calling the girl over, she helped me rebutton my shirt, hesitating for a moment before darting off. I kept my flashlight fixed on her, afraid to let her out of my sight, as the thought of being alone in this place filled me with genuine fear.Watching her head towards what looked like a small pool, she crouched down and started rummaging through the water, searching for something. To my amazement, when she withdrew her hand, she held a lively carp! Catching a fish bare-handed in the water left me utterly astonished.With a surprised expression, she flashed me a smile before darting to a corner and returning with a sharp stone shard. Though it shared the same black rock texture as the cave, it appeared to have been polished, explaining its sharpness.Smiling at me, she expertly scaled and gutted the carp, displaying impressive skill. Holding the fish, s
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