[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-160":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1882011,2498,"Chapter 160: A Suspicious Sense of Deja Vu","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>\"Eep——！？\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri, who had planned to sneak past the men quietly, was startled when her name was called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her strange reaction made the three pause, looking at her in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah——! I-I-I......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri stammered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right! I’m not feeling well, so the head chef let me go home early......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Oh, so you’re just unwell. I thought you were up to something bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri’s face turned pale instantly, her hands clutching her clothes tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...... You look really pale. Seems like it’s serious—hurry home and rest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, but she didn’t leave immediately—she just stood there frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s get back to our business!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the three didn’t suspect her odd behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked straight toward the back kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait...... No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri’s body stiffened again just as she was about to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got away with the ticket thing just now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch! You caught on that fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man clicked his tongue and suddenly ran away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy! He’s escaping!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chase him—he must have extra tickets! Catch him——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two chased after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, Shiri’s legs almost gave way and she collapsed to the ground, as if all her strength had been drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then carefully identified the direction and stumbled toward the exit of the mansion......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulim, you really love sweet food. The clerk at that dessert shop yesterday was shocked by you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the mansion, Hulim and Miko were wandering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it that exaggerated? I only added a little extra sugar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah??? \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from NovelBin. Please report it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko stared at Hulim in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Can half a cup be considered 'a little'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, maybe it was a tiny bit too much......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? Is this the back gate of the mansion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they knew it, the two had reached the back gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me check...... Yes, this is the back gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko nodded after looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, let’s go out from here directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! But what are we going to do today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm......\" Hulim thought for a moment. \"Are there any other famous dessert shops in Helinks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...... Can we not go to a dessert shop......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards opened the gate. Just as Hulim and Miko were about to leave, an adult woman walked toward the back gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw Miko and Hulim, she panicked and lowered her head quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"G-Greetings, Your Highnesses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, are you leaving too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes. I’m done with my work here, so I’m going home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri replied with her head down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko lost interest and pulled at Hulim’s sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulim, let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t pull Hulim away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim’s gaze was still fixed on Shiri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulim, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the mansion through the back gate, Hulim and Miko walked in the opposite direction from Shiri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Hulim turned around to glance at Shiri again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there something wrong with that person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just...... have a sense of deja vu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right. From Shiri, Hulim felt a similar aura to someone she’d met before—and that person had ended up in prison......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim looked away and continued walking forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko, following behind, had a big question mark over her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deja vu? What kind of deja vu? Hey, wait for me—tell me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri had no idea how she made it back. When she came to her senses, she was already home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...... my home. Am I back already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice sounded inside the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri was shocked, but quickly recognized the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you! Why are you here?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why am I here? To wait for your news, of course~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still wearing the hood that covered his face, the man walked out from the depths of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri looked at him, clutching her fists tightly. The anger in her eyes seemed almost tangible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, she loosened her fists and said weakly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did what you asked. Can you return my son now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be in a hurry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiri’s eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going back on your word?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe~, I didn’t say that. But since it’s a deal, it’s common sense to pay the final installment only after seeing the result, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. As soon as we confirm that everyone in that mansion is poisoned, we’ll reunite you with your son immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Can you tell me how long the confirmation will take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won’t be too long—just in a day or two. You can use this time to think about where you want to go next. Of course, that’s only if...... you really did what you said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......You won’t lie to me, will you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hooded man shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink it~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, now that I’ve confirmed, I’ll take my leave~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he passed Shiri and walked slowly out of her house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left, Shiri squatted down slowly and burst into tears, hugging her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why...... Why did this have to happen to me?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White Cat Clan’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirei sat bored in the courtyard, swinging on a swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So boring. I’ve been here for days—why won’t Dad let me go out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak! Squeak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of the swinging swing echoed in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grumble~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swing stopped suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirei rubbed his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s not dinner time yet......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about three seconds,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirei jumped off the swing and walked toward the kitchen, as he remembered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Bars wouldn’t let him run outside, he’d been wandering around the mansion these days. Thanks to that, he’d roughly memorized the layout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, Mirei reached the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still two or three people working inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirei peered inside cautiously, then dropped to the ground and crawled in carefully. He didn’t want to be caught sneaking food—otherwise, he’d get scolded by his father again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was small, and the kitchen staff were all busy with their work, no one noticed him sneaking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirei searched around the kitchen and soon spotted a plate of exquisite pastries that had already been made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked his surroundings carefully, confirming no one was watching, then quickly crawled toward his target......\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.917Z",1,"novelbin.me","5cd4c6c20ac0e49ed1998a1e2da9ac7968729fdade3ab898c01153dca219969d","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-161","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-159",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]