Hollow Knight: Hallownest

The hustle and bustle outside cannot penetrate the quiet green, nor can it disturb the Queen's Garden. Even the shadow of the plague has not been found on this land.

What it was like when the White Lady went there is what it is now.

But this doesn't mean that she doesn't know about the plague. The roots growing all over the kingdom have already told her.

"Delia, actually you don't need to stay here all the time. It's much safer here than you think."

The White Lady walked among the green, and the rustling sound startled many sleeping reptiles. Delia followed behind her, accompanying the White Lady as she moved forward quietly.

"This is my duty, Queen. Please stop trying to persuade me."

Delia shook her head. If the queen had told her about this during the time of peace, she might have considered it, but how could it be called peace recently? Ordinary residents are lucky to be able to save their lives in this chaos.

"Alas, first there was the mutation in the abyss, and then there was the plague. Hallownest has never had such a troubled period."

"Is this retribution?"

The heaviness in Lady White's eyes has not diminished much since she left the abyss, and now a little sadness has been added, making her temperament look much melancholy, not as approachable as she was in the palace in the early days.

"Please rest assured, Queen. The so-called strong wind knows the strength of the grass. As long as Hallownest survives this difficult period, it will surely usher in unprecedented glory."

"But the price of that glory... Well, I hope it's as you said."

Mrs. Bai sighed and said no more. As they talked, the surrounding stone buildings gradually faded away, and the environment became greener.

This is one of the few entertainments Mrs. White has. Walking around in this vibrant place, her chaotic mood will always be soothed by it.

"Mabwu~~~"

A slightly cheerful voice came from the dense bushes at Lady White's feet, and then a fleshy figure rolled to her feet and stretched out.

It stands to reason that any stranger who wants to contact the White Lady must first pass through Delia, but Delia on the side has a calm face, as if she is not surprised.

"Malmou? I thought you were waiting for me in front."

Madam Bai knelt down, put her hand on the top of her head, and let her roll coquettishly in his palm. Part of the depression in her eyes was replaced by love, and her mood became much brighter.

In fact, during this period of time in the Queen's Garden, the only one who could chat with the White Lady to relieve her boredom was Delia. The guards or sentries other than her only dared to say hello, although the White Lady had mentioned many times not to pay too much attention to herself. identity, but they still couldn't relax when facing her.

Even Delia is the same. Perhaps she has never noticed the impact of class barriers, or she may have become accustomed to it.

So the White Lady turned to make friends with the native animals in the green, but the result was even worse than facing her subordinates. Almost as soon as the White Lady wanted to get closer, the moss-clad creatures hurriedly fled. , as if facing something terrible.

She knew very well that she had restrained her breath, but it didn't seem to be of any use.

Gradually, although the Queen's Garden looks like the same environment, the vitality brought by the animals in it has diminished a lot.

Fortunately, there is this chubby little greenworm in front of me.

Malmu was the name given to her by the White Lady because the little guy always made a cry similar to "Mabwu", so the name was given, which corresponds to her cry and also means a small insect.

This chubby little guy didn't seem to be afraid of her at all. He seemed to be familiar with her when they first met. She was also curious about where this guy came from, but Malmu himself didn't seem to know. There was only pure joy in his eyes. and innocence.

"Mabwu~~~"

Malmu's cry brought the White Lady out of her memories, and she stared straight at the White Lady with her eyes wide open, as if expecting something.

"Today? How about... teaching you some self-defense methods today?"

"Mabwu?"

The little guy seemed a little unable to understand what Mrs. White meant, but after a while he rolled around happily again and looked at Mrs. White expectantly.

As long as Mrs. White is willing to accompany her, she is willing to do anything.

But Mrs. Bai frowned after saying that. In fact, what she said just now was just a sudden thought on her part, thinking that although the little guy is cute, cuteness is not lethal. When threats from the outside come, she must have some means of saving her life. .

I looked up and down several times. I saw the fleshy body, three pairs of fleshy little hands, and two pieces of flesh... No, this tail was actually much thinner.

All in all, there was nothing about the little guy that looked offensive, which really troubled her.

"Delia, come and help me see what self-defense methods are suitable for this little guy?"

After the words fell, Delia leaned over and looked at Malmu who was lying on the ground. She frowned and thought for a long time, then stood up and looked at the white lady with an expectant look on her face.

"I failed to see that I let you down, Queen."

Seeing Mrs. White's expression of regret that "even you can't see it", Delia quickly spoke again:

"The queen doesn't have to worry. The green environment will not pose a threat to Malmu. It's not a bad thing to let her grow like this."

"I know what you mean, but who can guarantee that there will be no accidents in life? Some means are better than no means."

"There's really nothing we can do about it. Malmu may not be born suitable for fighting."

After Delia said that, she looked at Malmu with a look of pity, and this look was happened to be seen by Malmu who raised his head.

Not only did she see it, she seemed to understand it.

So Malmu was angry.

"Mabwu!"

Just when Mrs. White gave up and was about to comfort Malmu, she saw the little guy suddenly curled up, and burst out of strength from nowhere and hit Delia.

There was only a muffled sound of 'dong', and Delia was staggered by this unexpected hit and almost fell to the ground.

After being bounced off by Delia's armor, Malmu shouted and planned to curl up and hit Delia. Fortunately, the White Lady reacted after being stunned for a moment and stopped her in time.

"Malmoo, stop!"

The slightly loud roar of the White Lady made Malmu stop immediately, and turned to look at the White Lady aggrievedly, as if to say, 'She looked down on me first.'

The White Lady comforted Malmu for a while, then walked to Delia's side and smiled:

"It seems that I have been worrying too much. This little guy actually hides his own tricks."

"But the effect of this attack..."

Madam White knew what Delia wanted to say, patted her shoulder and smiled:

"Don't forget that this little guy can still grow. By then, the power of this move will be uncertain."

Delia looked at Malmu and nodded thoughtfully.

"That's true."

Just when the White Lady stood up and was about to praise Malmu, her face suddenly turned cold, and the annoyance in her voice was not concealed at all, which frightened Malmu to the point where he was at a loss.

"What are you here for?"