34 Entering the Thunder Mountain Ruins (2/2)

What she saw amazed her, as in front of her was a translucent monkey-like beast that looked somewhat humanoid, yet had short red fur. Its red eyes were squinted in mischief and its irritating laugh seemingly never ending.

'Whose this freak?!' The little kitten exclaimed in thought as her front body lowered in a battle stance. She would look menacing if not for her cute appearance of a small, 2-3 month old kitten.

”Hey, how rude! Who you calling a freak, freak!” The monkey-like beast reprimand, its mouth bloating up in its anger.

'T-the freak read my mind, it really is a freak!' The little kitten's eyes bulged in terror.

”Hey, hey! I'll bully you, I'll bully you dead!” The monkey-like beast warned with an exasperated expression as it pointed shakily at her.

'W-who are you?!' The little kitten demanded, baring her teeth as a threat.

”Kekeke, are you trying to threaten me, puny cat?” The monkey-like beast's anger dissipated in an instant and began to snicker. ”What a typical Magical Beast from the Feline Family!”

'Huh? Feline Family?' The little kitten queried. 'A-And who are you calling puny, freak!'

”You don't even know about the Magical Beast Families?... How interesting... Puny cat, let my analyze you a little!” The monkey-like beast's red eyes suddenly lit aglow at this moment in a bright glow.

In response to the monkey-like beast's glowing eyes, the little kitten suddenly had a feeling of deja-vu. She experienced the familiar feeling of an invisible eye prodding her bodies inner workings. It was the same feeling when the Sky Magician's, Hidden Blade and Mist Step had used their conscious eye on her and the rest of them a few days prior. Except, the little kitten could somehow feel that this monkey-like beast could examine her at a much deeper level.

'T-This pervert, get your prodding sight out of me!' The little kitten hissed with puffed cheeks.

”Quiet, I need to concentrate!” The monkey-like beast sneered back.

Eventually, the monkey-like beast's glowing red eyes dimmed to its usual luster and a 'o' expression appeared on its face as soon as it did. ”How interesting, never would I thought I'd see something like you in this small world!”

'Eh, what's that supped to mean?' The little kitten asked with narrowed eyes.

”Kekeke, like I'd tell you, puny cat!” The monkey-like beast stuck out its tongue, taunting the little kitten.

'Y-' Before the little kitten could growl back, the monkey-like beast spoke once more, interrupting her.

”Okay, okay. Don't get all emotional on me, I'll stop the bullying for a few seconds. Kekeke.” The monkey-like beast said with a smirk. ”But still, I think its better for you to wait a little longer until you learn more of your origins. There's a reason your knowledge is capped off, after all!”

'Huh? My knowledge is capped off?' The little kitten exhaled. 'What does that mean?'

”Kekeke, you want to know huh?” The monkey-like beast grinned tauntingly. ”How about this puny cat, if you pass my trial, beyond the usual reward, if you impress me enough, I'll also add on some information about who you are.”

'Trial?' The little kitten studied the monkey-like beast in deep thought. 'Wait, who are you anyway? Why are you in the Thunder Mountain Ruin's?'

”Oh, me?” The monkey-like beast's eyes lit up in an excited gleam. Obviously, he had been waiting for this question for a while now. With a large grin, the monkey-like beast stuck out its chest and spoke in a prideful tone. ”Kekeke, I am the Guardian Spirit of this 'Blessing of the God's'. In other words, I am but a humble artificial being!”