"Maple Mu" looked at Rita with a hint of affection. She said, "Maple Burn, since you've recognized me, why not admit it? I'm telling you, I'm Maple Mu."
Rita's certainty about the current state of "Maple Mu" grew. Her behavior mirrored the times when Rita had gotten too deeply into a role and couldn't pull herself out. After all, since she had become Maple Burn, Maple Mu had always acted like this.
Her mind quickly raced, and she asked, "How many times have you been Maple Mu?"
It was phrased as a question, but Rita's tone left no room for doubt.
"Maple Mu" was silent for a while, then finally gave a resigned compromise. This expression, Rita had seen countless times when playing Maple Burn—Maple Mu always looked strong but would compromise for Maple Cang and Maple Burn. She was the easiest to deal with at home. "Maple Mu" said, "300 years, every cycle, every day."
