13 Another Exorcis (2/2)

”Move.” He barks at me, as he tries to throw a knife at him. His face glowing again with the strange Rune.

”Wait! That's my pet, don't hurt him.” I quickly tell him, grabbing his arm he looks at me and then back towards Royal. Before he lowers his arm and I give him a grateful smile, turning I wrap my arm around Royals head, he nuzzles into my chest.

”This is Royal.” I quickly explain, looking back towards the sleeping man. The glowing rune had vanished and his face was back to normal. He didn't move from his spot, he just looked at Royal with hesitant eyes.

After a second, he takes a step forward. ”Did you summon him with your skill or did you tame him?” He finally asks as he pushed his hands into his pocket.

I hesitated for a moment, should I tell him. As if sensing my hesitation, he takes another step forward until he's only a couple inches away from me.

”I'm Haru an Exorcist, I'm also level ten. If you have any other questions you can ask me, you also don't have to answer my first question.” He states simply, his voice was a low whisper, then he took another step backward's giving us some more space between us.

I was a little surprised he told me easily, we'd only just met less than five minutes ago. Could I trust him? Or was this another trick?

Turning my head, I look behind me. However, there is nothing not even a ghost in sight. Looking back towards him, I give a small smile.

”I summoned him, and I'm a level seven summoner,” I told a half-truth, one couldn't be so trusting. I didn't want to seem weak, considering I was only level three. I felt a twinge of guilt lying to him, but I wasn't going to be trusting and naive either.

He leaned his head onto his hand as he gave me a peculiar look, but a small smile soon dawned on his lips. ”Pleasure to be working with you.” He replied evenly, reaching out his hand.

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding, reaching mine out I take his hand. ”Likewise.”