6 Oh, How Nice (2/2)

'Where did that voice come from?'

'Surely not from behind the flames?'

Just as that thought crossed through his mind, the ring of flames opened, revealing what was behind.

With a proud stance and clear golden eyes filled with wisdom, a black cat stood. Miceter held his breath as that pair of gorgeous, profound eyes settled on his figure.

”Oh?” The cat blinked. ”Why, it's a little mouse.”

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Back to Me

[Excellent! I'm glad we could come to an agreement, resident of the Corridor of Wandering Souls. I hope you have fun while completing your task. Until then, adieu!]

With those words, I was teleported out of the white room.

It's not like I had a choice, did I?!

You didn't even give me the chance!

Oh how I hate you, System!

In the blink of an eye, I was trapped inside of a circle of black flames.

”Oh, how nice.” I said sarcastically.

I mean, come on, stop being a try-hard System. I need no flames to make my grand entrance. All you're doing is embarrassing me.

I'd rather complete my tasks without trying to be flashy, thank you.

As the flames parted, I was greeted with the most adorable sight I have ever seen in my life.

A little white mouse, with a teeny tiny red ribbon tied around his neck, stared up at me with clear and watery red eyes that pierced my heart.

HE'S SO CUTE!!!!

I tried to contain myself so I didn't scare him away.

”Oh? Why, it's a little mouse.”

So please, little Beast Man, tell me your name before I cuddle you to death.