70 Clearly the Winner (1/2)

Serket glared and Mina looked at her with constricted pupils, tracking her every move. The bird had her head up, its colorful body rigid and her feathers flared out while maintaining eye contact with her.

Sensing Serket's territorial stance, Mina stared back at her. Everyone exchanged meaningful glances across the table and Mina couldn't help but anticipate what the bird would do next.

\”Are you done?\”

The general's booming voice echoed in the room and Mina felt a bit guilty when she heard the question.

Alarmed, the first thing she thought of doing was licking the paw resting on the table.

Curious on how the aggressive parrot is faring, Mina sneaked a peek and saw that the majestic display of feathers was no longer visible. Serket was leaning back and her wings were shut tight as she stretched her neck.

So, this bird fears the general too?

She felt delighted with the realization.

She was not the only one who cowers before this man, he must really be someone scary.

\”Barca\”

Without saying anything else, Mina knew that it was a command. She had no idea what happened to Tarou after the ruckus but her little underling was back to his docile and gluttonous state.

The mouse was eating out of Barca's hands greedily as if it was the most important thing in the world.

How could this creature shift priorities in a split second?

Mina still had no idea how her little underling's mood can change in a split second but who was she to judge?

Looking at Tarou's state and Serket's current mood, it was clear to see who won between the mouse and the bird.

One was eating all his worries away and the other one had a sour look on its face.

Unable to hide her satisfaction, Mina purred.

Serket was eyeing the general but when the bird heard the sound, it gave her the evil eye. Mina shrugged and licked another paw with a satisfied smirk, annoying the bird further with her actions.

With the collar still trying to restrain her, Mina didn't want to commit a mistake. The electric shock was quite uncomfortable after all.

She had to take it easy and concentrate on what she should be doing.

From her position on the general's lap, Mina could only see the table by standing on two paws. While she struggled to see what was going on, she rolled her imaginary human eyes at the man.

This person was not one to carry a poor cat like her in his arms like a baby.

This man! Argh! He is not helpful at all.

Moreover, she didn't like this position.

Argh! Annoying!

While doing her internal monologue, Mina happened to glance at Serket who glared at everyone.