In those days of Plants vs. Zombies

Chapter 655 I Will Find You

A cold and damp atmosphere wafted out from the entrance of the passageway, which seemed strangely out of place compared to the originally sacred and warm atmosphere inside the church.

Without the slightest hesitation, Mo Chen immediately slipped into the passage.

Using the faint glow emitted by the fluorite embedded in the walls of the passage, he continued down the steps.

The further he went, the more unsettling the silent road ahead became, and a strange chill crept up Mo Chen's spine.

That chill wasn't a physical low temperature, but a coldness that directly affected the depths of the soul.

It was as if many invisible hands had appeared, trying to strip away the last remaining warmth and hope from Mo Chen.

Mo Chen ignored the inexplicable chill; at this moment, all he wanted was to find his Adele.

Each step on the stairs was light, yet it became the only sound in this deathly silence.

The downward staircase seemed endless, constantly swallowing up the barely visible glimmer of light.

Mo Chen took a deep breath and continued forward. No matter what, he had to find Adele and tell her his decision.

Just then, Mo Chen suddenly stopped in his tracks, as if he could hear a soft sobbing sound.

The sound was so faint that it could be easily masked by Mo Chen's footsteps if one wasn't paying attention.

Without a doubt, that voice belonged to Adele, to the enchanting mushroom spirit who had always cherished and loved her.

"Adele!"

Mo Chen's heart skipped a beat, and all his vigilance and defenses crumbled at that moment.

The heart-shaped ring on the left ring finger also emanated a warm feeling at this moment.

This only means one thing—Adele is nearby.

Mo Chen no longer cared whether there were traps under his feet, nor did he pay attention to whether there were hidden dangers around him.

He ran frantically down the stairs as if he had gone mad.

"Adele! Don't cry! I'm coming to you right away! Don't be afraid!"

Mo Chen's calls echoed in the narrow passage, but could not drown out the increasingly clear sobs in his ears.

The despair contained within it made Mo Chen's heart tremble more than any formidable enemy he could face.

The downward passage finally came to an end, and what appeared before Mo Chen was a dimly lit secret room that wasn't very large.

The secret room was not as gloomy and terrifying as he had imagined; there was only a slender figure curled up in a corner.

The alluring succubus nun, however, was now hugging her knees with her arms, burying her face deeply in her arms.

The once clean and tidy veil and nun's habit were now covered in dust.

Her smooth, long pink hair had become dull and lifeless, and the heart-shaped tail behind her drooped limply beside her.

Even the pair of small, delicate horns on the top of her head had lost their former luster, turning grayish-white and covered with cracks.

Mo Chen's breath caught in his throat for a moment; he had never seen Adele like this before.

Fragile, broken, like a fine piece of porcelain abandoned in a corner.

Mo Chen didn't even dare to take another step forward, for fear that his heavy breathing would blow her away.

As if hearing approaching footsteps, Adele's body trembled slightly, and her sobs stopped abruptly.

After a long while, she slowly raised her head, revealing a haggard face covered in tears.

Although she was still beautiful, those captivating eyes that usually gazed at Mo Chen with affection were now heartbreakingly empty.

"Lord Mo Chen..."

Adele's voice was also much hoarser than before, carrying an uncertain tone.

She seemed to be confirming whether the familiar figure in front of her was just her imagination.

“It’s me, Adele.”

Mo Chen finally took a step forward, walked up to Adele, gently squatted down, and extended his hand.

But just as he was about to touch Adele's cheek, his fingertips froze in mid-air, trembling slightly.

"I'm so sorry... Lord Mo Chen..."

Adele's voice was soft; she didn't touch Mo Chen's outstretched hand: "I've let you see me in such a disheveled state..."

Lowering her head, Adele hugged herself even tighter: "I must look ugly right now, right?"

"Do not."

Mo Chen raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears from Adele's eyes.

The sensation was so real that he couldn't tell whether he was in a dream or in reality.

Without further hesitation, Mo Chen opened his arms and embraced the girl in front of him.

Adele's body stiffened for a moment in his arms, then, as if she had found someone to lean on, her stoic strength crumbled at that moment.

She didn't break free from Mo Chen's embrace; instead, she trembled and reached out her hands, tightly gripping the front of Mo Chen's clothes.

It's like a person about to drown suddenly grabbing a piece of driftwood that just happens to be floating by.

“I know where you are, Adele.”

Upon hearing these words, a faint light suddenly shone in Adele's empty eyes.

She looked up at Mo Chen, who was so close to her, and her colorful eyes welled up with tears again.

"What...did you say?"

Adele murmured softly, her voice tinged with disbelief.

"Deep within the war zone, the Path of Redemption took you away, to that underground stronghold. You had three days left..."

Mo Chen held Adele tightly and solemnly promised her, "I know you're there. I will find you and rescue you from them."

He paused for a moment, then added, "No matter where you are, I will find you and take you home."

"Home···"

Adele murmured the word repeatedly, as if savoring a bitter candy melting on her tongue.

For a lonely, wandering, and guilty lustful person, the so-called "home" is such a distant concept.

She couldn't help but bury her face in Mo Chen's arms, her soft sobs turning into louder whimpers.

The limp, heart-shaped tail twitched, wrapping around Mo Chen's arm, conveying a faint yet genuine affection.

At this moment, Mo Chen also noticed the Heart-Connecting Ring on Adele's hand.

Their matching rings were now very close together, and the two originally dull gems shone with an even brighter luster once again.

The light wasn't a blinding white, but a soft pink, gently dispelling the darkness in the secret room.

Mo Chen and Adele intertwined their fingers, the pink light of their two love rings swirling between them, weaving their heartbeats together.

"Hold on, Adele, I'll find you soon."

He held the fragile girl even tighter, as if trying to convey his warmth and strength to her through the dream.

Adele's breathing gradually calmed down. She stopped sobbing and crying, and simply enjoyed Mo Chen's embrace.

"Did he tell you where I am...?"

Suddenly remembering something, she looked up and asked softly.

Mo Chen looked down at Adele: "Him? Who are you referring to?"

Adele pursed her lips slightly and described the other party's characteristics in detail: "That guy who transformed into a potato plant spirit and wore a strange mask is also a sinner who holds the power of great sin."

Sure enough, the "he" Adele was referring to was none other than Yingyu, who had just invited her to meet him in the ruined city.

Mo Chen nodded and gave the masked actor's name: "Ying Yu?"

"Yes, it's him, Lord Mo Chen. The Heart-Connecting Ring that belongs to you was also entrusted to him by me to be delivered to you."

As if she had heard the most satisfactory answer, Adele breathed a sigh of relief and leaned her head back into Mo Chen's arms: "Even though she is a sinner burdened with 'deception,' she is so honest."