"We are considered adults the moment we generate a self geno core. And once that happens, we are sent away from Dark Spirit Shelter in the expectation we will survive and thrive." There was a glimmer of sadness veiled behind the curtains of her speech, despite her attempt to put on a brave and proud face.
Han Sen thought to himself, "It looks like Dark Spirit controls most of the Underworld. If they didn't have a firm grip on the entire place, they wouldn't let their people come and go freely."
"Hmm... so, how can I lure her to the surface? They surely won't come after us up there, so getting her to go and leave this place is the only struggle." Han Sen wracked his brain for a solution.
And as Han Sen pondered this, his attention was drawn to a voice outside the cave.
"Ling Mei'er, are you in there?"
Ling Mei'er's face completely changed. She hopped onto King Snake's back and yelled at Han Sen, "Come on! We have to go."