The First Step of Cooperation

She couldn't step away now even if she wanted to because Puppeteer was holding her by her collar. However, if he released her, she doubted that she had any chance of escaping.

In the distance not far away from them, in a pool of slimy green swamp, stood a should-be living organism. It seemed to not in a hurry as it dragged its feet and moved slowly towards them. Somehow, while it was moving, Lin Sanjiu heard a weird and hair-raising voice, probably sounded through the crease in its body, "Well, well, I'd expect no less from you. However, it seems like today isn't your day. I would have opted to finish this with my costume intact, but…"

"What, what is this?!" yelled Lin Sanjiu to Puppeteer as horror filled her eyes.