The Story of Demon Hunter
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“I'm sorry Arthur.”
Hearing Lily who was suddenly apologetic, Arthur looked puzzled.
“Why are you sorry Lily?” ask the young man.
“I've made you hassles.”
Looking at the guilt-ridden Lily, Arthur's expression became more tender. Putting a smile on his face, the young man replied in a relaxed tone.
“Just relax, Lily doesn't bother me.”
“Really?” lily asked as she looked at Arthur right into her eyes.
“Ya.”
Arthur's answer made him feel happy. The little girl immediately jumped in the young man's arms and said, “You're the best, Arthur.”
Poking Lily's petite body with her left hand and poking the girl's little nose with her index finger, the young man smiled amiably. Lily immediately rubbed her nose, looking dissatisfied. After he got down, he followed Arthur.
Go buy a suitable pet for the little girl.
After some time, they finally arrived at the best pet store in the city.
Arriving there, Arthur and Lily were immediately welcomed. After all, it was different in the previous world where pets were popular. In a world where foraging is difficult enough, ordinary pets without certain uses are not popular.
Unless an animal such as a dog is used for guarding or hunting, other pets are less in demand for wasting food. So only a few nobles, or at least wealthy merchants would be willing to buy them.
Unlike the pet shop in the previous world which was displayed per cage in a flashy and neat place, here everything was placed in an iron cage so as not to escape. It seems to be treated like a beast.
“What kind of pet are you looking for, Young master and Miss?”
Looking at the enthusiastic salesman, Arthur stared at Lily. After all, he had no interest in keeping pets.
If you think about it again, Arthur still wants to keep pets like Arima's. The outer appearance is indeed a funny dog and looks stupid, but it can change its shape. It could even beat a cultivator like Joe to black and blue.
‘If only such an animal could be found and controlled.’
Thinking of that alone, Arthur shook his head. The young man was still waiting for Lily to speak. But the little girl pinched her chin, seemingly thinking very seriously.
“I ... want cute pets!”
Hearing that, Arthur and the shopkeeper looked relieved. They let out a long sigh, feeling lucky that Lily's request wasn't strange.
“How about this cat Miss? Cute looking and soft fur.”
“No!”
“How about this dog Miss? Looks funny, agile, and likes to play?”
“No! Too small!”
“How about this dog? Bigger and looks strong. Not only does it look elegant, but it can be trained to be a guard dog.”
“No! Lily wants something funny!”
“...”
Looking at the girl who seemed to be very picky, the shopkeeper looked at Arthur. It seemed to start to doubt whether they had come to make trouble or not.
In response, Arthur simply shrugged with a flat expression on his face.
“OOOH! Arthur, Arthur .. look at that! Isn't that cute?”
Lily walked to the corner. In addition to pet stores, this place also sells animals that can be consumed. Coming to the place where the consumable beast was, the little girl approached the rabbit cage.
Inside are dozens of small rabbits that are usually bought to be used as seedlings. Among the many rabbits, there was one striking rabbit.
“You really have good eyesight Miss! This rabbit is a strange rabbit that-“
Not having time to finish his words, the seller fell silent from feeling Arthur's gaze. He hurriedly coughed then explained.
“Actually this rabbit was born unintentionally. Unlike his brothers and sisters, this rabbit had a mutation. I don't know if this is going to be a monster or not.
The reason why I brought him here is because maybe there are people who want to try to develop it. Create a new breed of rabbits that may be superior.
I also doubt whether anyone would dare to keep it or not. So I want to take a risk. Do not sell it and make it as a display, slaughter it if it starts to show strange omens.”
“Ten times adult rabbit price.” Arthur said flatly.
“SELL!” said the man with a smile blooming on his face.
Hearing that, Arthur did not care at all. Even for him, the price was still too cheap. But he also understands. For normal people like them, good or evil monsters were considered a calamity. It makes no difference at all.
“Do you have any other strange creatures? If you have, I can buy it at a high price.”
The shopkeeper smiled wryly as he listened to Arthur's words. Sighing deeply, he said, “If not for the rabbit being a baby and not looking dangerous, I would not dare to sell it Sir. Let alone other creatures that seem more dangerous.”
“It's rather regrettable.”
Arthur nodded lightly. Meeting the rabbit was considered lucky. So he's no longer greedy.
While Arthur paid, Lily, who was carrying the little bunny cub, kept giggling.
Out of the store, Arthur finally asked, “Is there anything funny Lily?”
“This rabbit is similar to you Arthur.”
“En? Similar to me?”
“Mata is rather sleepy, indifferent but rather arrogant expression, instead but confident ... really similar to you.”
“...”
Seeing the little rabbit as Lily explained, Arthur was at a loss for words. He wanted to protest, but no longer took heart. Let the girl have fun.
“Because he has a little horn like a crown, how about we call him Ou-sama, Arthur?” ask Lily with sparkling eyes.
Arthur sees the rabbit in Lily's arms. The creature was not struggling at all, he was just there with a lazy expression as well as arrogant. Looks like a silly little king.
“Then we will call him KING.”
“KING?”
“Yes. That means king.”
Hearing that, Lily again giggled. It seemed to be completely satisfied with the name given by Arthur.
The girl picked up the little rabbit then said, “Then from now on your name is KING.”
Arthur smiled when he saw the happy Lily. He then followed the little girl to the market to buy various vegetables and fruits. Of course, other than for KING's food, it would be them to eat or sell.
After shopping, they walked home. But just then Lily hugged the white rabbit with a serious expression.
“Is there a problem?” ask Arthur.
“Is KING a man, Arthur? If it's a female, will we still call it KING?”
Lily's question made Arthur stunned as well. He then took the little rabbit from Lily and examined it. Realizing that KING is a stud, Arthur heaves a sigh of relief.
“Let alone Lily, KING is a real stud. There is absolutely no drama of females pretending to be males in order to become KING.”
>> Connect.
