The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon

Roughly six hours passed as I quietly watched her sleep. I considered fetching some water, but even in her sleep, she wouldn’t let go of me.

How inconvenient…

I glanced at her stat window. Her Strength didn’t even hit double digits, and yet I couldn’t shake her off. Maybe she possessed some kind of special skill. Just a few shared breaths, and the air in the cave had become warm and drowsy.

"Mm… mmgh…"

After waiting a little longer, she let out a soft moan.

"You’re awake."

Rubia rubbed her eyes gently with both hands. She looked around briefly before slowly parting her lips as her gaze fell on me.

"A dream…" Her voice, thick with sleep, drifted out loosely.

"It’s not a dream." I interrupted.

"Hic!"

A small gasp caught in her slender throat as she flinched. She gave a little shudder before continuing.

"That’s… what I was going to say! How did you know?"

"Just a guess."

Her eyes widened in surprise....