Chapter 156 (2/2)

Cat Monster was desperately running away from Dinosaur Monster, but Fish Monster was simply watching the spectacle from the shade of a tree in the woods.

When I stopped to observe the situation, the other members followed suit and then gathered around me. Mao, who was being carried on my back, asked me,

[Otto-dono, is there something the matter with those monsters?] (Mao)

[Hmm? Oh, actually.....] (Wazu)

I explained about how I had encountered Cat Monster and Fish Monster a long time ago, and our relationship. Everyone had a ”.....so?” expression on their face.

It's fine..... I never expected them to understand it.

However, Freud put his hand on my shoulder and nodded to show his understanding.

Oh, I don't feel happy in the slightest, even if you are the only one who understands me here, but I will thank you in my mind. In the end, we decided to take a break in this place while watching the situation together.

The legs of the Monster Cat who was being chased, were caught on something and tripped magnificently. Without missing this chance, Monster Dinosaur opened its mouth wide and tried to bite Monster Cat.

However, as if waiting for that moment, Monster Fish came out of the shade and jumped up into the sky, spun its body in mid-air, and then glided down with an amazing momentum. Its leg? Its fin? .....kicked Monster Dinosaur.

The giant body of Monster Dinosaur fell to the ground along with a thud-ing sound. Monster Dinosaur seemed to have passed out because of the attack.

Monster Cat turned its eyes which seemed to say ”I believe in you!!”, towards Monster Fish.

Monster Fish landed brilliantly and received Monster Cat's gaze calmly.

Eh? What the heck is this? I thought so upon seeing this situation.

Monster Fish pulled Monster Cat up by the scruff of its neck, using its mouth, to help it stand, before going together to Monster Dinosaur who was still unconscious. The Monster Fish's hand? Fin? slapped Monster Dinosaur's cheeks again and again.

Monster Dinosaur woke up because of the pain. Perhaps realizing its current situation, Monster Dinosaur immediately fixed its posture to try and launch an attack again, but instead received a sideways strike from Monster Fish's hand. Or fin?

Monster Fish seemed like it was holding back, because Monster Dinosaur still retained its consciousness this time. Monster Dinosaur touched its beaten cheeks with its small and short hands while looking at Monster Fish.

Monster Fish released a crying voice that was most likely its way to communicate. Monster Dinosaur lowered its head to Monster Fish after hearing that. Then, led by Monster Fish, the three monsters disappeared into the nearby woods.....

I, who saw everything, thought --- I wonder if there is a meaning behind what Fish Monster did..... I mean, why didn't Monster Fish fight Monster Dinosaur head-on from the start? I wonder if this means they've become friends..... While I was thinking about such a thing, I noticed something crucial.....

Who gives a damn about it!?

I think that it really was a waste of time. The other members were resting while leisurely talking to each other. I called out to them and began to advance toward our destination once again.

Well, if I ever encounter them again, questions and answers are unnecessary, just get on with it. Or rather, do your best, Monster Cat.

**Proofreader : Meihua**