Chapter 202 – Rebran’s Story (1/2)
Chapter 202 – Rebran’s Story
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“What in the heavens is that?”
“It’s huge!”
“I think it’s a diseased cat…”
Numerous pedestrians whispered amongst themselves as Roran and Rebran passed by them in the streets.
“I’m a Griffin, not a cat!”
Rebran shouted at the man who called him a sick cat. The image of a two-meter white lion roaring at someone was a truly menacing sight to behold.
“Hush, don’t upset the cat.”
The woman walking next to the man pulled him away in case Rebran decided to attack.
“Pft.”
Roran snickered at Rebran being addressed as ‘diseased cat’ due to his abnormal white coloring.
“Humans are stupid. Brother, how long until we reach Boss’ place?”
Rebran ignored the stares of others and glanced down at Roran while continuing to walk.
After seeing the size of the large lion, Roran sent a message to Calron saying it would be impossible to sneak Rebran inside the inn, so it was better to take the beast to the Raizel clan where fewer people will find his presence suspicious. Calron had already taken Ellie to the mansion and was currently waiting for Roran to bring their guest.
Avor was busy managing the shop due to their absence, hence he did not come with them and remained back.
“We’re almost there.”
Roran answered, seeing that they were closing near the location of the Raizel clan’s mansion.
He still felt awkward with Rebran, but after experiencing the young lion’s naivety and honesty, he couldn’t find it in himself to hold a grudge against the beast. Besides, Calron passing the Blood Legacy onto Rebran wasn’t the young beast’s fault.
It was simply Roran’s refusal to accept a stranger as his martial brother.
“Great! I haven’t seen Boss in a while, and I’m excited to show him my progress in the legacy arts.”
Rebran enthusiastically bounced ahead, almost like a cat dancing around.
He’s going to be a pain.
Roran sighed as he could already foresee the troubles this overly-excited cat would bring to their group.
“We’re here.”
After several minutes, the duo finally arrived in front of the mansion’s gates.
Observing the serious expressions on the guards’ faces, Rebran quieted down and silently followed behind Roran. The young beast had an instinctual feeling that these guards were fully capable of exterminating him right there if he made a wrong move.
Roran gave an impressed glance to the large lion noticing his change in behavior. Only a warrior or talented individual would be able to sense the dangerous aura surrounding the Raizel clan’s guards.
“Rebran!”
A strong and youthful voice sounded out once the duo appeared in front of a small hut.
It was Calron.
“Boss!”
Rebran’s eyes lit up as he pounced on Calron’s smaller body and rubbed his head against the latter’s chest. The young lion’s tail was wagging akin to a puppy.
“Hahaha, it’s been so long. You’ve grown more than three times your previous size!”
Calron exclaimed with surprise, stretching his neck to inspect the length of the white lion.
“Yup! I’ve been training hard by myself since last year.”
Rebran eagerly nodded his head.
“Oh, it’s a large kitty-cat!”
Ellie suddenly popped out of the hut and yelled after seeing Rebran standing there.
“I’m a Griffin, not a cat!”
Rebran protested miserably, his tail slumping down.
“So soft…”
Ellie hugged Rebran’s furry paw and brushed her cheeks against it to feel the softness of the fur. Ellie was like a small gnome in size compared to the giant lion.
“Well, I do take care of my fur.”
Rebran complimented himself, nodding at Ellie’s appreciation.
“Wait, who is this midget, Boss?”
As if recalling that he didn’t know the identity of the little girl, Rebran turned to Calron in confusion.
“She’s in my care, don’t worry about her. Rebran, you still haven’t told me what you’re doing here? I never said I would be in Selior city, so how did you find me?”