10 Departure from Red Winter Fores (2/2)

”Th-that's a Dark Fang Beast!... They're one of the most powerful Minor Ranked Transcended Beasts! Even more powerful than the One Eyed Ape!”

”Well done, Master, Young Master. The claws and teeth alone will be worth at least 200 gold each.”

”Even more importantly, the Haven Organ will be worth 1000 gold! Hahahaha! Quickly, little nephew, store it in your Magic Pocket! my one's getting full.”

”Yes, Uncle.”

With that, Jonathan detached a small leather bag that was hanging from his waist and unstrung it. When the little kitten peaked into the bag, all she could see was darkness, an unusual darkness that stayed dark even in the light of the sun. Jonathan then raised his right hand towards the Dark Fang Beast corpse and using magic, lifted it towards the small bag held in his left hand. The little kitten looked on confused. What was this fool doing? But then, the bag seemed to act like one of the most terrifying things she had seen in her previous world. The hoover! With a powerful suction force, the corpse was dragged towards the bag, and then the corpse started to become distorted as it was dragged into the darkness of the bag. This greatly shocked the little kitten and she squealed in surprise.

But when she thought about it, things she had previously wondered about had begun to make sense. She had been wondering where all the beasts they had killed went as well as the tents when they moved. She hadn't been paying much attention because she had been engrossed in her own experiments and training, but now these questions had been answered.

”Hahahaha! The look on your face, little lass! It's priceless.” Jonathan's laugh interrupted her thoughts and she Realized her mouth had been hanging wide open the whole time. She clenched her teeth hard, glaring at Jonathan with distaste. But how could the glare of a cute little kitten shut Jonathan up? He just laughed louder and even Uncle Kil and some others joined in to her annoyance.

”Hahaha... Okay, that's enough. We should continue on. Here, return her. I can't get enough of her soft fur!” Jonathan relented.

'Ah, he is a pervert!' The little kitten was passed over and she was now back in Jonathan's hands, however, she was now on guard. 'If he attempts anything with me, I'll claw his face off! Hmph!'

”Hahaha. What're you thinking, little lass? Don't worry, I ain't into bestiality. Hahaha.”

”Meow!!”

'And I ain't into... What's the word for being interested in human?... Well, whatever, it's not like he can understand me...' The kitten's eyes suddenly turned solemn. 'I can't wait for half a year passes and they give me this communicator thing they've been talking about. I'll finally be able to talk to humans... Then I'll show you whose the boss. Hmph, hmph!'

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Days passed in relative peace. All the while, the little kitten continued the cultivation of her magic, growing ever closer to her breakthrough. The Uncle and Nephew duo continued to slay more and more of the Magical Beasts of this forest. They even slayed another Minor Transcended Beast. But finally, after another week had passed, they had finally reached the edge of the forest.

”That's the end of the forest, Master, Young Master!” The excited voice of one of the Wilderwolf soldier's rang out.

”Ah, so it is. Little Nephew, what city are we going to again?” Uncle Kil turned to Jonathan and asked.

”Ah, you've got as terrible a memory as always, Uncle!” Jonathan quipped.

”Shut it, punk. Let's see how good your memory is when you reach my age. Now what city is it?” Uncle Kil grumbled.

”Haha. We're going to Evergale, Uncle. And by the time I'm you're age, I'll definitely go beyond Spirit Rank and gain a Reformed Body like my father!” Jonathan's held absolute confidence and determination.

”Hmm... You're gonna have to work hard kid. I've been stuck at Spirit Rank for decades and I was also praised as a genius as a kid. You're gonna need a lot of talent and a lot a luck, got that kid?!” Uncle Kil suddenly turned serious, speaking wise words that were unlike him.

”Yes, Uncle!” Jonathan answered confidently, he knew the path ahead was not as simple and certain as his previous words made it out to be.

”Enough of this, we've gotten off track. Alright men, let's depart from Red Winter Forest. We're off to Evergale City!!” Uncle Kil swung his sleeves and continued to walk forwards, the end of the forest in his sight.