54 - The Freed S*aves Became Obsessed

Chapter 54 Returned to the capital. Three days had passed since Rin collapsed, and she still hadn't regained consciousness. If she didn't wake up, there wasn't much else for me to do either. That didn't mean I planned to idle away the entire day. I had other matters to attend to. No matter how wealthy a city is, where there is light, there are bound to be shadows, and in those places, people rummage through trash bins to survive another day. The city of Bestia was no exception. If humans lived in human cities, then in Bestia... "Alright, everyone. Line up in an orderly fashion. Hey, no cutting in line back there." It was Bolt speaking, a cat beastman. Cat people, with varied appearances ranging from patterns reminiscent of Korean Long-nosed Cats to white, black, and even Hitler-like cats, lined up neatly in front of me. "If I make a contract, will you really give us fish?" "Of course. Look over there. The others are already enjoying their fish." "Are you going to make us do hard labor?" "Absolutely not. You can continue living freely as you always do. Just come here every lunchtime, and I will give you fish like today." "You're an angel!" A cat beastman took a fresh fish in his mouth and disappeared into the alley. One by one, about ten of them, approached me with no sense of caution. I prioritized forming contracts with them. Once they spread the word and brought their friends, the numbers would quickly multiply. All the stray cats of Bestia will become my servants. ‘Gotta rake in those points while in Bestia.’ Beastmen are a hearty meal. Compared to their smaller, dim sum-like human counterparts, they have a larger constitution. What this means is, with just a little care, the points earned from their liberation are more substantial than those from humans. Earn points and save lives. Two birds, one stone. “Did you feed the street cat people again?” “Ha ha, I was just doing what I had to do. Oh, thanks are unnecessary. It's nothing new.” "Ha...” Seira closed her eyes tightly and covered her forehead with her hand. She let out a sigh so deep it seemed like it would bore a hole into the ground, then shot me a sharp glare. “They don’t do any work and are nothing but a headache for the city, creating trouble whenever they can. If you feed them recklessly, they will just laze around even more.” “It sounds like a dream life.” “Well, the administrators who deal with the problems they cause are living a nightmare.” Seira's eyes appeared distinctly fatigued. They mirrored the gaze of a worker at a black company. I understood her feelings. I too generally disliked those who acted irresponsibly, but these were demi-humans. To me, they were cute girls with cat ears and tails, not beasts to languish lifelessly on the roadside. ‘If I can save them, I should.’ It might inconvenience Seira, but perhaps a word of encouragement would help. “Fighting.” “Haah…” Thud! Seira let out another sigh when a dull thud resounded from the inn. It seemed the little fox had awoken. I went straight upstairs. I had practiced conversing with the fox for this day. “Did you sleep well?” I opened the door enthusiastically. Whoosh–! As soon as I opened the door, everything went dark. The sun must have been obscured by clouds. Before I could even recognize what was occurring, it happened. Boom! “Yap!” What had initially blocked my vision plunged downwards. Caught off guard, I blinked slowly, like a sloth, lowering my gaze. “Growl.” Rin lay collapsed on the floor, with Seira pinning her down to immobilize her. Rin's sharp nails threatened, and had it not been for Seira, my face might have been shredded into six pieces. “A beast that hasn’t been socialized is no different from a wild animal. Be cautious.” I had anticipated she might charge, so I had tied her with strong ropes. However, the ropes had been shredded, valiantly destroyed. ‘I guess I need metal chains.’ Especially if I plan to take her on walks later. “She’s alright now. You can let her go.” “She’ll pounce again.” “She won’t. Let her go.” Seira gave me a doubtful look, lacking trust, but since my demeanor was firm, she eventually started to rise while keeping a close eye on Rin. Even with Seira releasing her hold, Rin remained unable to move. I had placed a servitude contract on her the moment we first met. In her juvenile state, she couldn’t defy me. “Growl!” Rin glared at me with the fury of a beast, knowing who was suppressing her freedom. She seemed poised to pounce at any moment. “What will you do now? It seems she’s completely unsocialized.” “She can learn from now on.” “Beastmen are different from humans. Even if of the same species, they won't mingle if it's not their original pack. Especially those like the White Cloud Valley foxes, who have been completely isolated from other species, are even more severe.” What Seira said wasn't wrong. The Jungle Book is an example. A novel based on real events. A boy born and raised among wolves. When hunters discovered him and took him to an orphanage, he couldn't adapt to human society despite being human. Where and how one is born and raised carries significant influence. Especially for the beastmen, who possess both human and animal traits, it must be even more difficult for them. But that’s okay. “Don’t worry. I can raise her without any issue.” “You don’t mean to use violence, do you?” “I’d never do that, trust me. Please, leave now since you’re hindering us from bonding.” I picked up the immobilized Rin, tucked her under my arm, and showed Seira out before closing the door. I opened the door again. "Could you please bring some food from downstairs? The little one must be hungry." "Playing the dad, huh—" Thud. I closed the door. Then, sitting on the bed, I laid Rin horizontally across my thighs. Though I wished to set her free at heart, it was still too early for that. I'll have to find some chains and secure her to a column before releasing her. "Let's see... most of the wounds seem healed, but her fur is damaged and needs some grooming." I had dressed her in a simple fluttery white dress for now, with no plans to buy anything else since she's still growing. Any nice clothes would soon be outgrown. "Grrr..." "The lady downstairs will bring us some food, so let's have a bit of fun with your master until then, shall we?" "Roar!" Sniff. Did she not understand me? But that's not an issue. I memorized some fox language for moments like these. "Harti harti harti ho." "Grrr..." "Wapapa pow wow." "Yip—!" Emergency. It seemed to have only angered her further. ‘Sniff, that’s odd?’ What's wrong? My fox speak should have been flawless. Clearly, the issue lies with uneducated Rin, not with me. No matter. As her master, I must show magnanimity. For now, there seemed no use trying more, given her high hostility toward me. Instead, I decided to pet her tail. I waited, and eventually Rin's growling subsided, replaced by her nose twitching as she sniffed the air. Her head turned toward the door. Creak. "The meal is here." Seira appeared holding dishes in both hands. It looked like she had used her foot to open the door as one leg was slightly raised. "Thank you. Please place them on the floor." "Are you aware of how vulgar it is to use basic needs as a means of coercion?" "That complaint should be directed at the White Cloud Valley foxes, not at me. Can you say such things seeing those frail limbs?” “……” Unable to think up a retort, Seira sighed, placed the dishes on the floor, and exited. The scent of meat quickly filled the room, whetting my appetite. If it was this tempting to me, imagine how it would affect Rin. Sure enough, her nose seemed glued to the food. Literal drool cascaded from her mouth like a waterfall. If my memory serves right, Rin in the village lived off a scant diet of scraps like potatoes and sweet potatoes. Meat? She didn't even have a glimpse of it. While Rin lured the beasts away from the village, the villagers hoarded the food for themselves. Even if foxes are omnivores, imagine centuries of nothing but potatoes. Even a fictional character would question, "Is there nothing else in your house besides potatoes?" No worries. Today, daddy will feed you until you’re full. Not free, of course. "Want some?" Flinch. Rin quivered. Her food-obsessed gaze drifted toward me. No growling. Her mismatched eyes, one like the sun and the other like the moon, shone vividly as if a big bang had occurred. Even without words, the understanding was clear. To taste that, she needed the permission of the one before her. "If you promise me something, I'll let you eat.” "...!" “All you have to do is listen to what I say. That's it. Sounds doable, right?” With her intelligence akin to a five-year-old, Rin's instincts were primarily driven by basic desires. She nodded vigorously. "Good. If you're obedient, then you deserve a reward." I seated her on the bed and brought a plate over. I intended to feed her myself. Even though we made an agreement, a verbal contract with a child isn’t truly binding. A slight mishap, and I might end up contributing to cannibalism. I stabbed a juicy piece of meat with a fork. As I raised it, Rin’s eyes followed, locked on it like magnets. It wouldn't break away, no matter which way I moved it. Enough teasing. I brought the meat to her lips, and “Nom!” she snapped her jaws wide to devour it. In that instant, Rin’s eyes widened to their fullest. Since she couldn't move her hands freely, I gradually fed her the meat. While she was engrossed, I petted her head with my other hand. Let her slowly grow accustomed to this touch. Let her accept this gesture. “Remember the taste of the meat you're having now. Follow my words well, and you can dine on delicious meals every day.” “Grrr!” “Oh, come on.” Only until meal times, huh? Feeling satisfied? Sly little fox. Puringkle Seasoned Chicken 2024.10.20 23:53 Report So that's what it was, lyrics from a song, haha. 0 Desk10 2024.11.06 19:26 Report The song, haha. 0 Only logged-in members can post comments. 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