20 The Search (2/2)

Right now, I'm mentally preparing myself for the worst.

I glanced at the tavern doors.

Hopefully Miceter doesn't encounter any trouble during his mission...

”Hey, black cat.” A voice jolted me out of my thoughts.

Turning back, my eyes landed on a haggard-looking man holding onto the reins of a grey horse. He had silver hair and hazelnut eyes. He looked as if he hadn't slept for ages.

”Meow.” I meowed in response.

What could I do? I'm in my Beast Form and I can't transition into a Human so a ”Meow” is all I can offer.

The man narrowed his eyes at me. ”Hmm... this must be your first time talking to a Beast Man in their Human form... Try sending your thoughts towards me.”

Sending my thoughts toward him? What the hell does that mean?

”Meow.” I meowed again.

The man frowned. ”Either you're dumb or doing this out of spite. One last time, try talking to me like you usually would with other Beast Men.”

WHAT?!

YOU DARE QUESTION MY INTELLIGENCE?!

”HOW DARE YOU!” I screamed aloud.

Oops. I didn't mean to say that.

The man ignored my angry outburst and continued after confirming my ability to speak. ”Have you seen a white mouse running around, by any chance? He has a red ribbon tied around his neck and goes by the name of 'Miceter'.”

My jaw hit the floor as I stared at the man in shock.

ZED!

IS THAT YOU?!

”Who's asking?” I asked.

Please say it! Please say you're Zed!

”Me.” The man glared at me. His ice cold eyes sent a shiver down my spine.

”Who's me?” I persisted.

The man answered, his voice impatient. ”My name is Zed.”