Chapter 206: Deserted Island Survival 30

However, having eaten nothing, Misty Cloud had limited stamina. She quickly grew tired and was soon gasping for breath.

Meanwhile, sensing its prey’s struggles, the carnivorous plant began to secrete its digestive fluids more rapidly.

Noticing the increasing amount of slime on the walls, she was filled with regret. ’If I had known it would come to this, I would have been more ruthless back then.’

That way, no one would have discovered her secret, and she wouldn’t have been forced into this dangerous, helpless situation, all because no one would team up with her.

Clutching at a sliver of hope, Misty Cloud began to shout for help.

At this moment, only one thought consumed her: ’I absolutely cannot die. I can’t. I’m still young, and there are so many wonderful things I haven’t experienced yet. I can’t die.’

As luck would have it, the Black Wolf had just brought Moira Lynch to this very spot.

The moment they arrived, Moira Lynch spotted the Cannibal Flower hidden deep in the woods.

"Why did you bring me here?" Moira Lynch asked.

"Awoo."

The fruits of the Big Mouth Flowers here made one’s fur soft and shiny.

As if to demonstrate, the Black Wolf shook out his dark coat.

At this, Moira Lynch nodded. "It is pretty shiny."

[Big Mouth Flower: Also known as a Cannibal Flower, it is a giant, extremely dangerous carnivorous plant that captures any prey entering its territory.

To ensure the survival of its seeds, the Big Mouth Flower encases them in nutrient liquid, which provides nutrients for germination and growth after they land.]

At the Black Wolf’s urging, the pair entered the woods where the Big Mouth Flower resided.

Whether it was because the plant had just captured prey or because it was wary of the Black Wolf, they encountered no attacks on their way.

They reached the area behind the Big Mouth Flower without any trouble.

Hidden beneath a patch of weeds, Moira Lynch found the fruit of the Big Mouth Flower.

There were about ten fist-sized purple fruits, all emitting an alluring fragrance.

Upon seeing them, the Black Wolf eagerly gobbled one down. He then gestured for Moira Lynch to store the rest for later, indicating it would be best if she could plant one in her space.

’I’d rather not.’

"I have a better way."

"Awoo?"

’What way?’

Moira Lynch placed one of the fruits inside her Pharmacy Box.

"You only eat this fruit to make your fur softer, right?"

The Black Wolf nodded in response.

At that moment, several new buttons appeared on the Pharmacy Box: Growth Potion, Regeneration Potion, and Hair Soft and Fluffy Potion.

The first potion allowed the user to have another growth spurt—’All those guys who are just shy of six feet tall would probably be desperate for this Medicine,’—while the Regeneration Potion could regrow limbs.

And the last one was the Hair Soft and Fluffy Potion, just what the Black Wolf wanted.

Having found what she came for, Moira Lynch was about to leave when she suddenly heard faint cries for help coming from nearby.

"Do you hear that?" Moira Lynch turned to ask the Black Wolf.

The Black Wolf nodded. "Awoo."

’I heard it ages ago.’

Moira Lynch was speechless.

After listening carefully, she confirmed the cries for help were coming from inside the Big Mouth Flower.

It seemed some unlucky player had become the Big Mouth Flower’s meal before they arrived.

Inside the Big Mouth Flower, Misty Cloud was on the verge of collapse when she suddenly heard voices outside. A spark of hope ignited, and she used all her remaining strength to cry out.

"Help me! Since we’re both players, please, save me! I’m begging you!"

Though the voice was weak, Moira Lynch recognized it instantly. It was Misty Cloud.

Misty Cloud’s reputation on the game forums was in tatters. Some players had even started calling her the Black Widow.

This was because she only ever teamed up with male players, yet she was usually the sole survivor.

But if you play with fire, you’re bound to get burned.

After the last round of the game, a few players who had been double-crossed by her but were lucky enough to survive had banded together to expose her true nature.

Inside the Big Mouth Flower, Misty Cloud waited a long time without a response. Her voice took on a pleading tone. "Please, save me! I’ll do anything to repay you, just save me!"

She no longer cared about the game; she just wanted to live.

Hearing this, Moira Lynch, who had been about to walk away, paused. She lowered her voice and said, "Saving you isn’t out of the question. But you have to give me everything you brought into this game. I mean *everything*."

Inside the Big Mouth Flower, Misty Cloud fell silent. ’These items are essential for my survival in this game,’ she thought. ’And this person wants to take them all? How selfish can you be? Saving me would barely be an inconvenience for them.’

No matter how reluctant she felt, Misty Cloud didn’t dare voice her complaints. After all, the other person held all the power right now. ’It’s fine,’ she reasoned. ’I’ll just find a chance to take them back later.’

Having made her decision, Misty Cloud said, "Alright. But the items are on my person. You’ll have to rescue me first before I can give them to you."

’That’s exactly what I was waiting for you to say.’

"No need. I can get them myself."

At that moment, Moira Lynch thought she was a truly good person. ’I could have just robbed her, but here I am, insisting on saving her life as well.’

In the time they had been talking, she had already pinpointed the rough locations of all the items on Misty Cloud’s body.

Inside the Big Mouth Flower, Misty Cloud still hadn’t processed what was happening when, in the next second, the kitchen knife she was holding disappeared.

After taking the items, Moira Lynch didn’t immediately rescue Misty Cloud. Instead, she mounted the Black Wolf and rode several hundred meters away. Only then did she draw her Thousand Feather Bow and shoot an arrow, severing the pod that held Misty Cloud.

Once she saw the pod containing Misty Cloud hit the ground, Moira Lynch rode away on the Black Wolf.

Back on the beach, Moira Lynch hopped off the Black Wolf’s back and took out the four items she had acquired from Misty Cloud.

The first was a ring-shaped Space Button with about ten square meters of storage, but it was already crammed full of supplies.

Moira immediately guessed Misty Cloud’s plan. ’Too bad for her, she completely miscalculated.’

Bringing a full Space Button into the game rendered the item practically useless.

The other three items were a kitchen knife, a fingerless glove that temporarily boosted the wearer’s strength, and a Snow Lily Brooch.

’Looks like she also completed the Snow Lily quest in Snow Rabbit Village.’

However, the level of this Snow Lily Brooch was obviously lower than her own Snow Lily item.

’Oh well,’ Moira thought. ’It’s still an item. Better than nothing.’

With that thought, Moira Lynch stored all four items away.

Just then, Everrise came jogging over to her.

"Oh, there you are! We’ve finished our boat and we’re leaving the island today. The captain sent me to ask if you want to come with us."