Building Mental Stamina? (edited)

"Whatever happened to that monster?" Lillian asked. Just now, remembering the thing that watched them from behind darkness.

The memory of it easily piercing through a Brawler's shell caused shivers to pass through her body.

Marionette faced her, thinking for a brief moment. Most likely, recalling back something before answering.

"Could you clarify?"

"Well... did it like... try to approach us?"

Marionette shook her head before responding, her voice calm and rather interested as well.

"Did it approach us? No. Rather... it did the opposite once night fell. It seemed more hesitant of coming near the hill rather than coming in contact with the light."

'Well, that's not totally worrying in a way.' Lillian internally grimaced, glancing down at the hill before gazing at the tree.

"Do you think it could be because of this tree? It does look pretty unnatural... like most things in this world."