Being alone brings peace, but after a long time, it can still be quite lonely. Additionally, the unique cultivation route Lynch arranged for Annie requires constant observation, thus he keeps her by his side for mentoring.
There are certainly risks involved, but if even an apprentice meticulously nurtured by oneself ends up betraying you... In that case, Lynch thinks the first thing to reflect on would be whether there's a major issue with his way of dealing with things.
The gentle sound of the teacup clinking against the saucer awakened the luminescent mayflies resting on the windowsill. These rice-grain-sized creatures fluttered into the air, weaving a flowing star crown above Annie's head.
"Isn't a certain little night owl also still up?"
Annie walked in hugging Frankenstein, the peculiar doll suddenly blinking its button eyes.
After placing Frankenstein by Annie's side, Lynch did some modifications to it —
