168 [Bonus chapter] the birth of the devil

Three days after Rinnie left Belcoot...

Hugo grunted as he weakly opened his eyes. He blinked countless times until his vision grew clearer, seeing Alice's worried face hovering over him.

"Ugh... fuck." His first words were obviously profanity, making Alice heave a sigh of relief. "Why am I seeing your ugly face the first time I wake up?"

"Goodness. Now I'm certain you're out of danger." She chuckled, clicking her tongue as she turned her head to Daniel. 

Daniel was sitting on the armchair beside the bed. He nodded at Alice before setting his eyes on the woman, perching on the chair across the bed. 

"Hugo, you should rest more." Alice reminded him, but Hugo already propped his elbows against the mattress to sit up. As soon as he did, his eyes caught Daniel's figure.

"Why are you here?" he inquired with an arched brow, showing his attitude while stretching his neck. "Damn... where's Rinnie?"