Autumn Chill Knows Warmth and Cold

She knew full well that she was the Otherworldly Flower on the banks of the River of Three Crossings. Yet when faced with this little wildcat who had gained human-like intelligence, even drinking poison to quench her thirst felt like a pleasure.

He said, “I’ll give you a proper status.”

As if she’d just heard some amusing joke, she replied, “A proper status? You’re dreaming. Between us, there’s only using and being used, nothing more. You used me before, and now I’m using you. It’s as simple as that...”