318 Assassination attemp (1/2)

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”AHHHHHH.”

Allan screamed for dear life as he found himself flying in the air. He didn't even had the time to register what Raven just did, nor he cared anymore since the deed was already done.

What Raven did was simple.

As soon as Allan picked a hand, Raven used that swiftly grab him and threw him up where Dennis was. He did it that since he really didn't have much choice.

The poor ape fell not too far away from Dennis, who's mouth was still wide open from realizing what just occurred. Skipping sounds occurred behind him, when he looked behind him, he saw Raven already standing there without an ounce of sweat on his face.

Dennis' lips twitched as he went over to his big bro to check his condition.

”Big bro, are you okay.” Dennis asked as soon as he came over.

Allan nursed his rear and said: ”I'm a bit hurt from the fall but it's nothing too serious.”

He then glared at the direction of Raven and said: ”A warning could've been nice you know?”

”Oh, I know.” Raven said in a 'matter-of-fact' tone. ”I just thought that it's faster this way. And I did got you out of there right?”

”Still!” Allan said in an aggrieved tone, he wanted to say more but he realized that nothing will change since the deed was done. ”Anyways, thank you for aiding us.”

”You're welcome.” Raven said in a neutral tone. He then asked: ”So, you guys are going to back to your tribe now?”

Dennis helped Allan up, it was the latter who replied: ”Yes. We've been out for a while, our Elder Bro must've been worried.”

”But a least we have a contribution for the festival. He wouldn't be so mad.” Dennis said but his face showed hesitation, ”At least, I think he wouldn't be mad at us.”

”Festival?” Raven's brows raised as he asked.

”Ah, yes.” Allan replied, ”The Monkey King's Festival.”

”There is a Monkey King out here?” Raven unknowingly blurted out.

”No, no.” Allan shook his huge hands along with his head, ”It's just a tradition. Think of it as uh…birthdays. Yeah, it's like a birthday celebration for humans.”

”Oh, I see.” Raven said with a visible pity on his face and voice.

This isn't the first time that Raven heard the term 'Monkey King's Festival', though it had a been a while since then.

Just like Allan said, the Monkey King's Festival is very similar to a birthday celebration. It is celebrated in a yearly pattern, though the activities that happen during the said festival vary from tribe to tribe.

He had once seen a tribe celebrated the festival during his time in the Divine Realm. The monkey's celebrated it but sacrificing human lives in front of what they called 'The Monkey King's Holy Totem.' It wasn't pretty and it always caused a massive disturbance.

This is reason why Raven unconsciously asked if they had a Monkey King in their tribe. If they did, then Raven might've already left.

Nevertheless, Raven never knew that there is a monkey tribe that celebrated the festival, here in the lower realm. And knowing that it was being celebrated by monkeys that speaks his language, it is safe to say that he is slightly curious about it.

”Do you want to come with us?” Dennis asked, seeing that Raven was contemplating.

”Can I?” Raven asked back.

”Of course!” Dennis nodded while sneaking a glance at Allan. ”Anyone can join the festival at the premise that you won't do anything bad. Right, bro?”

”That's right.” Allan agreed. ”You will be treated as a guest so there is no need for you to submit any kind of resources.”

”Well, since you say it like that. Then I'll be in your care.” Raven said as he walked towards them.

Dennis smiled and pulled Allan's hand. They then walked hand in hand, leading the way towards their tribe.

Raven followed the two and remained silent as they talked to each other. His thoughts was pre-occupied by random things as they went deeper into the woods.

It was then that his instincts went off and he suddenly dashed towards Dennis and intercepted an attack heading his way.

*Boom!*

There was loud explosion that occurred, causing the ground to shatter and clouds of dust to rise.

”Dennis!!” Allan roared as he called out, his vision was slightly obscured by the dust cloud.