Chapter 432: Chapter 432 - The Fierce Hell Lord
Chapter 432: Chapter 432 - The Fierce Hell Lord
Chapter 432: - The Fierce Hell Lord
Broken and Ivana continued their leisurely stroll along the beach. Deadbay, with its sprawling coastline and pristine, untouched beaches, always made these walks feel special. For Broken, it was an experience he rarely found in the real world, a peaceful escape.
As they walked, the waves gently kissed their feet, and their hands, naturally intertwined, added to the familiar comfort of the moment. It was something they did often without a second thought.
Ivana couldn't stop laughing as Broken recounted Fokil's scolding.
"Oh, he got mad? He didn't seem upset at all when I told him about it."
"Yeah, well, he was mad enough to kick me out right after he finished."
"So, you didn't even get to talk about anything else?"
"I barely got a 'hello' in, and that was it."
Ivana moved closer, slipping her arm around his right arm. In moments like this, with her casually dressed in a simple dress, no one would ever suspect she was a warrior with immense potential. To an outsider, she looked like a delicate chef who needed protection. But in reality, Ivana was always ready to go beyond expectations, even willing to sacrifice herself if it meant keeping those she cared about safe.
They sat down on the edge of the beach, just far enough from the waves so that the water didn't reach them. The midday sun was warm but comfortable as they relaxed in the sand. "I want to introduce a new member of the family to you, Ivana," Broken said with a grin.
"Yes, I've been wanting to meet the creature that hatched from the egg."
"Polly, Pawpaw, come out. I want you to meet each other."
In an instant, Polly, the white fox with four tails, appeared next to Ivana, who was seated on Broken's left. Polly seemed startled, bouncing nervously as if looking for a place to hide. Meanwhile, Pawpaw, the little kitten, appeared beside Broken, sitting calmly, its large eyes scanning the surroundings with a watchful gaze.
"Polly, this is Pawpaw," Broken introduced.
But Polly, clearly shy, quickly ran to Ivana's side, hiding behind her and covering her face with her front paws, almost as if embarrassed. Ivana giggled softly, gently patting Polly's head as she peeked out from behind her.
"There's a fox... it's making me hungry," Pawpaw said, yawning widely.
"She's a Spirit Beast, not a snack. You two are supposed to work together, not eat each other, okay?" Broken said firmly, giving the kitten a pointed look.
Ivana giggled at Broken's response and then turned to Pawpaw. "Hi, Pawpaw, my name is Ivana."
Pawpaw tilted his head, staring at her. "Can I eat you?"
Broken tapped Pawpaw lightly on the head with his finger. "You'll hunt monsters later. Don't think about eating anyone without my permission, got it?"
"I'm hungry, I want to eat," the kitten grumbled.
"You'll have your chance on our way back to Slumdon. Plenty of monsters along the way-you can eat as much as you want."
Pawpaw yawned again, his gaze drifting back to Ivana. "I still want to eat her."
Ivana giggled again. "You're both adorable and a little scary, you know that?" she said, amused by the kitten's bluntness.
With that, the kitten sank into his shadow and zipped towards the carriage window.
Polly, however, paused, looking back at Broken for direction.
"Go ahead, Polly. Just stay close to the carriage and keep an eye on Pawpaw, okay?"
Ivana leaned over and opened the carriage window, flashing Polly a kind smile. "Go on, stick with Pawpaw, and take care of your little brother, alright?"
Polly nodded, running along the walls of the carriage before gracefully leaping through the window to join Pawpaw outside, ready for whatever adventure awaited them.
Elincia, who had been quietly observing until now, finally spoke up. "I think you need to start paying Ivana more, Broken. She's basically become the babysitter for your pets."
Ivana giggled at the remark. "They're just so cute, Elincia... don't you agree?"
"Yes, a Demon Beast with that kind of level," Elincia replied, raising an eyebrow. "I'm sure only you would find a monster like that cute, Ivana. The beast's level is even higher than some members of the Ass Guild."
Ivana smiled back at Elincia. "You'd be even more shocked if you knew Broken has another beast. And its level is even higher."
Elincia turned to Broken, letting out a sigh. "It seems Maylock was right. You really should
start your own guild, Broken."
Broken looked at her, confused. "What exactly did Maylock say?"
But as he tried to focus on Elincia's words, his thoughts drifted back to the other egg he still had in his Inventory. What if it hatches into a sea creature? he mused, imagining the possibilities. Would Pawpaw try to eat it? Cats love fish, don't they?
Their journey to Slumdon was almost over, only minutes away. However, one piece of good
news had been on Broken's mind since yesterday. Freya had informed him that Elowen and the others had arrived in Slumdon safely, and everyone was in good health.
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Author's Note:
Okay, let's be real here: Pawpaw's idea of "playing" sounds a little... questionable.
Sure, he's cute now, but let's not forget the kitten literally asked if he could eat Ivana.
Imagine what he'd do to actual enemies. Would he nibble them away, bite by bite, or just swallow them whole? Yikes!
Let's hope Broken keeps a tight leash on him, or we're going to need a lot more than monster
snacks.
Drop a comment below if you think Pawpaw will ever learn the difference between "friend"
and "food"!
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