Rise of the Lustful Evil Monarch (Re)

Chapter 83 The Curious Case of the Cat girl

Nyx's POV

I had spent day and night searching for top metals of dark affinity in the Dark Forest and the Northern Fang Highlands, where the werewolves lived to extract the best metals from the special and exotic magnetic metals found there in its mountain peaks, which were specially of dark affinity.

It was a closed guarded secret of the werewolves but I had uncovered the information about it through my efforts.

I had to do a lot of research and findings to learn the world's topography, races, and the places where I could go to construct my armor. I had even tried to learn the forging methods of the dwarves but it was too complex and weird so I had no choice but to drop it.

Finally, I had embarked on an intercontinental travel and visited the cursed Bloom Haven Continent where the dwarves resided as I needed their help in constructing my armor.

I suddenly heard the sounds of girls crying, and I got out of my memory lane which I had unknowingly alighted on due to my atavism after so many years and it had reminded me of the past.

I reminisced about the bitter but sweet experiences and teleported to the mountain peak. The sounds of crying mixed with shouts of joy sounded in my ears and perception. I was a little happy for them though none of my emotions were reflected on my face.

I glanced to the side and saw Altheria appear on the flat peak. Her presence commanded the young girls' attention and she announced their fate for now. I curiously examined their reactions, and they seemed meek and afraid.

I sighed, understanding that they had faced and experienced a lot of terrible things in their short lives. The time of their lives which should have been the happiest had instead been horrendous and would surely leave a lasting trauma for the rest of their days.

But they can transform into strong warriors, especially ones who will uphold actual justice, which is scarce in this world at present, I thought with interest. However, I had no interest in training them or taking them under my wing.

I didn't have any strong desire for justice and morality to exist in the world as I was neither a savior nor a paragon of the people.

Suddenly, I felt a familiar resonance in my soul, and my gaze instantly trained itself on the source.

It was a little girl, probably around ten or eleven. Unlike the fearful or happy ones in the crowd, she was unusually steady. Her gaze was determined and faint fires of hope burned in her icy blue eyes.

I observed her blue eyes with my spiritual sense and suddenly realized why I had found her so familiar.

What is a member of that feline clan doing here in this god-forsaken place? I thought with astonishment.

They were known to reside in secrecy and protect their young ones to the extremes. They had even separated from the beastmen clans due to their dwindling population.

My mind was perplexed by this unique and rare situation before me.

Even Altheria won't recognize her, I thought. They lived secretly, with very few in the world even knowing about their existence.

But my family had been friends with their ancestors since ancient times, and I knew this information as it had been passed down to me through my bloodline memories.

When I had ascended to the Sky realm centuries ago, I had obtained access to the bloodline secrets hidden in my bloodline up to a certain extent.

The information about them had not been too great of a secret so I had been able to access them when I transformed into a Sky Dragon.

Still, her bloodline seems to have only recently awakened. She seems very weak in actual power or should I say, not even as powerful as an acolyte?

But she has great potential to become strong if taught by an expert who knows about her bloodline abilities and the ascension way of her kind. However, only I seem to fit this role. Should I take her under my wing?

I was in a dilemma. I didn't want a new disciple but such a good seedling would lose her potential if I didn't help her and the main problem was that only I could help her.

But I didn't want anyone else to come and intrude on my and Ethan's cozy place.

What if I do that? Then, I'll have also upheld my ancestors's promise and at the same time protected our sanctuary from an outsider.

A mischievous thought came into my mind, and I smirked inwardly. First, though, I had to confirm if she was truly the descendant of that family or if my senses were wrong. Only then could someone of her potential be of help to us in the future.

(Author's Note: whenever Nyx says us or our, she means her and Ethan)

I teleported beside her and touched her hair while activating my bloodline resonance concurrently to gauge her reaction. Her whole body stiffened, and with my powerful senses, I saw the goosebumps instantly arise on her skin before their color changed to silvery white in an instant. Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire

Her whole body bounced away into the sky, and I could tell it was an instinctive jump which she had no control whatsoever.

Well, isn't she overreacting a bit too much? Does she really think she's a cat? I couldn't resist a smile of amusement but quickly hid it as I saw her crouch into a defensive position, baring her teeth and growling defensively at me like a feral animal.

Her hair turned entirely silvery white, and two fluffy cat ears sprouted on her head. From this angle, I could even see a swishing white furry tail. I almost laughed, as the first thought that came to mind was the sheer drama of it all.

This reaction of hers seems... a little too intense and dramatic, I thought with amusement though my outer one was stoic and cold.