Chapters Chapter 78. An Unexpected Harvest (1/2)

“W-What?”

Staring at ‘its’ front legs, one of the people in the sidelines mumbled in a dazed manner.

‘Front legs from the egg?’

Kang Chul-In himself was also very startled.

Since the egg was very large, Kang Chul-In thought that a dragon or a bird would come out, but that was not the case.

Instead, what came out was the large legs of a mammal. And it also had the claws attached that could easily rip through even steel.

“Y-Your majesty… that… that is…”

Nilus seemed like he knew what was inside the egg.

“That?”

Nilus seemed like he couldn’t breathe, due to his astonishment.

And suddenly, the powerful legs of the beast managed to finally crack the egg, and made a huge visual impact to the people watching.

“T-This… can I truly keep something like this?”

Looking at the scene, Dorian regretted him asking for the egg. It seemed like he was unable to control something like the beast.

BAM!

The beast inside the egg finally broke its shell apart, and stood on the ground with its four feet.

The beast was incredible, and majestic. Even Kang Chul-In who was watching fromat the sides nodded his head, and had an appearance that anyone could admire.

“I-I found it, so… can I keep it?”

The beast was so majestic that even a pushover like Dorian wanted to keep it.

“If you want it, you can keep it.”

Kang Chul-In nodded his head.

But it was not purely of kind intentions, but Kang Chul-In was ready to use Dorian in the future as he pleased.

“Kuu… as expected of my friend.”

Dorian’s lips parted in happiness, and appreciation.

“Hey there, buddy.”

And as Kang Chul-In accepted, Dorian treated the beast as if treating a puppy.

“I’m your new owner… OW!”

And started bleeding.

ROAR!!

The beast bared its fangs at Dorian, completely ignoring what he had to say.

“W-What the hell?”

And Dorian seemed like he was about to cry, After all, his hands were almost bitten off by an animal.

“Kuku… as expected.”

Nilus laughed it off.

“Uhh… why are you doing that to me? I’m telling you, I’m your new owner!”

Although Dorian tried to calm it down…

ROAR!

There was an indifferent response to him.

Yes.

Dorian had failed to make the beast recognize him as histhe owner of it. His ‘imprinting’ had failed.

But it made sense for him to fail.

Imprinting only worked against weaker species like birds, not fierce beasts like the one in front of him.

HMPH!

After snorting at Dorian one last time, the beast turned its head away from him, walking slowly towards where Kang Chul-In and Arshelly were, on the white horse.

‘Oh?’

Kang Chul-In’s eyes gleamed.

“Kuku, as expected of an Altaica! It truly is an intelligent one, recognizing his majesty in just a glance.”

Like Nilus had said, the Altaica was a symbol, as well as a godbeast that originated from the Ancient Kingdom. Even though it was just born, it had the size of a fully grown hound.

Meow~~!

But in front of Kang Chul-In, it made noises like a cat, trying to appeal to him.

‘Look at this thing.’

And Kang Chul-In was speechless at the Altaica’s behavior.

Golden eyes that shone brighter than those of a dragon, fur that was closer to pure silver than white, intimidating black stripes on its back, sharp, glistening teeth and claws, as well as a third eye on its forehead.

A beast like this that had a visual appearance that could scare away most monsters was trying to appeal itself to Kang Chul-In, even turning over and showing its belly to him, made him speechless.

And it was turning its body in a cute (?) manner, looking at Kang Chul-In with its eyes. It was a clear sign of it obeying him.

“Father.”

Arshelly spoke.

“It seems like the baby Altaica wants to serve you as its owner.”

“Yeah, seems like there’s no other choice.” Said Kang Chul-In.

Although he was planning on giving it up for Dorian, there was nothing he could do but accept it since the Altaica was like this.

“Dorian.”

Kang Chul-In spoke.

“It seems like I have no choice.”

And Dorian spoke back, depressed.

“... Your right… It seems like me and it are not destined to be together.”

Dorian sounded depressed, and it made sense. For Dorian, who was in love with the animals in Pangaea to almost lose his hand and be humiliated by a newborn baby was very depressing to him.

“Can you ride a horse?”

Kang Chul-In spoke to Arshelly.

“Yes, father.” She answered.

“Then hold the reins.” He spoke, before getting off the horse, and walking towards the Altaica.

MEOW!!

As he got closer, it started to appeal itself even more to Kang Chul-In. It had a completely different attitude to when it was facing Dorian earlier.

MEOW!!

And when Kang Chul-In stroked its fur, the Altaica moved, as if it was satisfied. It seemed like nothing more than a cat in front of Kang Chul-In, and was astonishing from an onlookers perspective.

And this was how Kang Chul-In became the owner of the godbeast Altaica.

And when Kang Chul-In got back to the territory, he was met with the best reception as well as treatment he could.