"..." I quickly lead Evelyn-sama to the waterfall, spotting a crystal-clear lake. After scanning the area and confirming the lake's surroundings are safe, I bring her to the shore and set her down on the ground.
"..." She says nothing as I immediately dash back to retrieve the core and the meat, ensuring no other monster or animal steals them. I move as fast as I possibly can to avoid leaving her unprotected.
It takes only two minutes to go and return, and when I get back, she's standing exactly where I left her. She watches me with that cold, hurt gaze as I hang the meat from a tree with ropes to let the blood finish draining. I place the core in the bag and walk over to her.
"May... I touch you?" I bow, asking for permission.
"Do whatever you want. Just get me clean," she says with a voice that pains me, but I understand. I was wrong to force her to do something she didn't want to do, so I must accept these negative feelings.
