Chapter 143: Hungry Hounds (Part-1) (2/2)
“Yes, but we don’t have to worry about them right now. At least, we know where they are and can plan things ahead. The person who concerns me the most is the White Fox, Naomi,” she says fretfully.
“Why, what did she do?” I ask.
“Absolutely nothing. That’s what makes me worried. She clearly held a great advantage over others up until now. You see, unlike us, she was aware of the peculiarly of your spell from the beginning. In fact, she interfered in your duel because of this knowledge.
“And what’s more, she didn’t even have to report this matter to her superiors and wait for their orders— because no one in the Beastkin countries is above her. She can just act as she sees fit.
“And because of all this, I honestly didn’t expect you to come back from your friend’s house. I thought Naomi would make her move immediately after school—abducting you the moment you’re away from the rest of us. But for some reason, she didn’t do anything,” Zakira says, not looking much thrilled about it.
I see… this is actually quite strange.
“But you’re still concerned because you know that Noami wouldn’t just waste an opportunity like this for no reason, right?” I ask.
“Exactly. She’s definitely planning something. It’s a pity that I can’t figure out what it is,” she says regretfully.
“Anyway, there’s no point in talking about this anymore. We don’t have much time left before the other Princesses arrive. Let’s quickly decide whose invitation you’re going to accept,” she says.
“… Huh? But why? I don’t plan to accept any of their invitations. That’s what you asked me to do, remember?” I say.
“That’s no longer an option, Jacob. Rather than keeping each other in check like before, the representatives from all four races are going to focus on snatching you first. And if you don’t accept an invitation quickly, I don’t think you will make it until tomorrow morning without getting abducted.
“You know, I am permitted to use all the underhanded tactics I can to get you— regardless of the risks involved. And I am sure others are allowed to do so as well,” she tells me.
The fuck…?
“And no one will try to abduct me if I accept an invitation?” I ask doubtfully, raising my eyebrows.
“According to my father, they won’t. Though again, he didn’t exactly tell me why…” Zakira says, sighing to herself.
…
“Well, if your father says so, then I guess it must be true. He is the Vampire King, after all. So, I really don’t have a choice, do I?” I ask with a sad smile.
“No, I am sorry… But you don’t have to worry, Jacob. I believe I will still able to help you out in certain ways to make sure you’re safe. First of all, let’s cut down the options you have right now,” Zakira says, trying to cheer me up a bit.
“Obviously, you can’t come to my country. We will constantly face the risk of my dad finding out about—
Cough
“I-I mean, you know… Your blood is really special. It would be dangerous to go among so many Vampires. Someone will probably lose control and attack you as I did.”
For a second there, Zakira forgot that Layla and others are sitting with us as well. She almost blurted out about the Blood Bond.
Well, nice save though…
“True, I don’t feel comfortable letting Jacob go to the Vampire country,” Layla strongly agrees to this.
“Hmm… So basically, you have to choose between Ilyrana and Leena, right? In my opinion, you can go with either of them. Things are going to be the same no matter who you choose,” Zakira says with a shrug.
“Hey! You skipped me for no reason! That’s not fair at all!” Naomi protests with a pout.
“Well, we still don’t know what you’re planning. Choosing you is not the right— AAAAH!”
Zakira jumps up, screaming loudly. The rest of us reacts similarly as well. Meanwhile, Naomi just chuckles at us, leisurely sitting on one of the sofas.
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