Volume 1 Chapter 61: Pranking Carmilla And Opening The Chest

Volume 1 Chapter 61: Pranking Carmilla And Opening The Chest

But I'm still glad that the unknown effect that affected my vision did not happen, and no darkness suddenly befalls me.

After walking for a few seconds, I started to see Master and Eve standing near the opening. However, it seemed that the darkness that affected the outside opening was also affecting the vision of Master and Eve. They should have seen me by now since I could already see them.

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Seeing that they will not see me, I increase my walking speed.

Near the opening, I stop and begin to contemplate how to surprise Master and Eve. However, I doubt I can surprise Eve due to her rigidity.

I begin using blood magic to create a hannya mask and remove the ribbons tying my hair, letting my hair flow freely down.

After completing all of the preparations, I position myself in front of the opening, ready for the surprise.

With all preparations in place, I initiate a countdown in my mind. I avoid making any noise to prevent alerting Master and Eve, as the darkness might only obscure their vision and not their hearing on the other side. So, I silently count down in my mind.

Pepper: '3'

Pepper: '2'

Pepper: '1'

Pepper: '0'

After completing the countdown, I bend my knees and propel myself forward, leaping through the opening.

Pepper: "WAahH!!!"

As my head emerges from the opening, I let out a loud shout.

[Carmilla's PoV]

After Pepper enters the opening, Eve and I remain standing here, observing from the opening.

Since I have nothing else to do, I begin to focus on my connections with Pepper. Fortunately, the opening doesn't block my connection with her, unlike how the darkness can obscure my vision of the opening.

While the connection with Pepper provides some information, it still has several limitations. I can only sense her condition, whether she's walking, and roughly how far she is, but I cannot fully comprehend what is truly happening to her. The connection has its restrictions, leaving me uncertain about the specific details of Pepper's experiences.

Even though the connection with Pepper has its limitations, having the ability to feel her condition and know her whereabouts is still a valuable advantage. Being aware of her general well-being and location can be crucial in certain situations, providing you with valuable information to stay connected and make informed decisions. It may not be complete knowledge, but it's definitely a significant plus.

I start focusing to sense Pepper's movements through our connection. It appears she walked forward for a brief moment, then began to circle around a few times before resuming her straight path. Her behavior might hold some significance, and it could be essential to stay attentive to any changes in her actions.

It seems that Pepper started falling down after walking straight for a short time. This unexpected turn of events raises concerns, and it's important to monitor the situation closely to understand what might be happening with her.

After falling, Pepper appears to have transformed into a bat or hover in some way, although I can only speculate based on the connection's sensations. Fortunately, there are no indications of any damage or fatal consequences. Nevertheless, it's crucial to continue monitoring her condition closely to understand what is going on and ensure her well-being.

It appears that Pepper's presence is moving straight up, indicating she might be flying or possibly climbing a ladder. The limited information from the connection makes it intriguing to follow her actions, and I'll continue to observe to see how the situation unfolds.

As I sense Pepper's presence returning to where it was before she fell, I notice a brief pause before she resumes flying straight again.

It's intriguing to observe Pepper's presence flying for a moment, then descending before pausing and resuming her flight in a straight direction again. These changes in her movements could indicate different actions or reactions to her surroundings. I'll continue monitoring her movements closely to gain further insight into her journey.

Pepper's sudden stop in her flight, followed by a u-turn and flying back, is an interesting development. These abrupt changes in her path suggest she might have encountered something noteworthy or encountered an obstacle. I'll closely observe her movements to understand what's happening and to be prepared for any further changes.

Pepper's presence falling down again, pausing in one place, and then gaining height once more indicate a dynamic situation. These fluctuations in her movements might be indicative of her navigating through different obstacles or exploring her surroundings. I'll continue to closely observe her actions to ensure her safety and be ready for any further developments.

It seems that Pepper's presence is getting closer to our location, suggesting that she might be on her way back.

It's a relief that Pepper's presence is getting closer, but the darkness continues to obstruct my sight, making it challenging to see her.

Pepper's presence coming to a sudden stop right in front of me is unexpected. I can sense her proximity through our connection, but the darkness still prevents me from seeing her directly.

Carmilla: 'Strange, is there something blocking her?'

But I stopped worrying since she appeared fine and didn't sustain any damage.

So, I made the decision to patiently wait for her to safely cross through the darkness.

After 30 seconds had passed, Pepper's head suddenly appeared in front of me, and she shouted abruptly.

Pepper: "WAahH!!!"

Suddenly, Pepper's body flew towards them. Witnessing this, both Carmilla and Eve quickly moved to the side, ensuring Pepper's flying body wouldn't collide with either of them.

*Bang!*

Pepper: "Ouch! that hurts"

Seeing Pepper on the ground, I walked closer and knelt down beside her.

Carmilla: "Pepper what are you doing?"

Pepper: "I wanted to surprise you."

Carmilla: "And how are you planing on surprising me?"

Pepper: "I thought I could surprise you by suddenly popping out of the opening. Since you didn't know I would appear, it seemed like a perfect way to surprise you."

Carmilla: "When did you think I didn't know you were just across the opening?"

Pepper: "Of course, since you and Eve can't see me."

Carmilla: "Sigh, I can't even think anymore. Are you playing dumb or are you actually dumb? Please don't say that you're dumb; it's going to be embarrassing."

Pepper: "Really, what are you talking about, Master?"

Hearing what Pepper said, Carmilla sighed and looked at Eve.

Carmilla: "Sigh, Eve, you explain it to her."

After saying that, Carmilla started to look towards the opening, checking how it was producing the darkness that was blocking their vision.

Hearing this, Eve started to think about what to say to Pepper, but before she could speak, Pepper began talking to Carmilla.

Pepper: "Master, why does Eve have to explain it to me? Can't you explain it to me yourself?"

Pepper, who was waiting for Carmilla to say something to her, only received a brief glance before Carmilla looked towards the opening again. Before Pepper could talk again, Eve suddenly pulled her close.

Eve: "Pepper, stop annoying Master. You don't want to be kicked again."

Upon hearing what Eve said about being kicked by Carmilla, Pepper suddenly remembered the time when Carmilla kicked her in the stomach. When she asked why Carmilla needed to kick her so powerfully that she flew across the cave, Carmilla replied that she had only kicked her 'lightly.' However, even now, Pepper still vividly remembers the pain in her stomach and back.