'I was never the type to stick my nose where it didn't belong, nor the type to act out due to a feeling like curiosity.I only ever did what I needed to do.but this time something is telling me to go. there a voice ringing in my head saying I would regret it otherwise'
Chuckling bitterly to himself Reynard thought how ridiculous all of this is.despite that he couldn't stop his legs from walking to the source of fire.
Following immediately behind Alfred worriedly called" your highness it could be dangerous please leave it to the knights to check out"
"It will be alright it's just a look.I won't jump there" Reynard curtly answered.
Knowing that there will be no stopping him Alfred sped his steps and came in front of Reynard.
"Then please allow me to lead you there. It could be dangerous" he said firmly placing his hand on the hilt of his sword prepared to pull it out at once if needed.
"Alright" Reynard yielded that much to him. Knowing his knight is just as stubborn as he himself is.
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"It's annoying that there were no rooms left but at least we got what we wanted HAHAHAHA!" The middle aged man cackled.
"HAHAHA"
"HAHAHA"
The rest of the party joining him.
"Looks like the brats cried themselves to sleep HAHAHAHA" Tom laughed wholeheartedly.
"Seems like one of them is still up. It's that violent brat the oldest one"
"HAHAHAHA he is still glaring at us"
Clang!!
One of the young men grabbed onto the bars roughly" hey you brat what are gone do glaring like that. Revenge YOU WANNA GET REVENGE HAHAHAHA some dreams are impossible just give up"
The oldest of the siblings zen never stopped glaring bearing his fangs he was not gone submit to those disgusting filthy humans.he is going to save his siblings at any cost.
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"Hmmm....you there where did his highness go?" Bernard who went to check on Reynard after his bath did not find him anywhere within the inn.
The young knight who received the question answered"..ahh yes sir! His highness has gone out through the backdoor accompanied by the captain"
"....So he is with that brat. Alright thank you for answering me"
"....ah yes" the knight bowed and took his leave.
' Will if that brat is with him his highness will be fine' Bernard contemplated stroking his mustache.
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Crunch crunch!!
The group of slave traders were joking around and laughing loudly.their leader who heard the sound of crunching leaves and branches has stopped laughing realizing something was approaching them.
Looking towards the place the sound was coming from he waved his hand and whispered "Shhh.....pipe down"
Noticing their leader's anxious expression the young men shut their mouths up.
He slowly sheathed his sword out of it scabbard and toke stance waiting to jump on whatever comes out of the bushes.the young men did the same and stood behind some of them surrounded the small cage where the jeweled children were being kept.
The sound was getting closer and louder by the second the group of slave traders gulped their salvia and strengthened their grips on the weapons.
Tshhh!
A good looking young man who seems like a knight emerged out of the bushes and stood in front of them with an emotionless face. soon an unbelievably handsome young man followed, the slave traders were struck speechless.
'...a...an...angel'
'.....'
'...is he human?'
Those were the thoughts they had on their minds upon seeing Reynard.
The middle aged man was the first to get his bearings back and a dreadful idea crossed his mind.
'We can actually sell him can't we.....with those looks he won't fetch any less then the jeweled children'
"Hohohoho"
An evil laugh escaped his lips and a disgusting glint appeared in his eyes as he was eyeing Reynard.
"Well well what brought you handsome young men here"
Noticing the way the middle aged man looked at them or more precisely at Reynard.Alfred shot him a fierce glare.
"Hahah there's no need to glare like that. If you're obedient we won't hurt you"
"....."
Without responding to him Alfred pulled out his sword.
"Your highness. Please get back ,words won't work with those kind of people"
Reynard nodded and drew back a couple of steps he also knew that those type of people will never listen to word you need to speak with them with your fists so they can understand.
He didn't get back too far so he could observe the situation and give Alfred a hand if needed. He knew Alfred was a strong knight but a bit of caution is never bad.
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'Hahaha....I was worried for nothing' Reynard laughed internally.
confirming that Reynard has stepped back and put enough distance between them Alfred kicked the ground and started running towards the Slave traders. using the back of his sword he knocked them out instantly it was the movement of an expert.
After finishing off the slave traders around them he glanced at the only one left.the young man who was guarding the small cage which was covered by a piece of cloth was staring back at him with an expression of shock and fear.
Alfred put his sword back to its scabbard and strode in direction of the young man.
The young man flinched and prostrated"s...spare me"
Alfred raised an eyebrow at the young man reaction. It was extreme, it's not like he killed them or anything.well slave traders were known to be such shameless cowards looking down on the weak and poor,shaking their tails to the strong and wealthy.
Alfred was disgusted by them and wanted to get rid of all their kind if possible.
Snorting in disgust he asked " what's in there" pointing to the small covered cage.
"...." the young man was trembling and did not answer.
Seeing this Alfred got angry and was about to grab him by the collar,but was stopped with a hand on his shoulder.
"Calm down beating him won't achieve anything"
Taking a deep breath to calm himself Alfred bowed his head".... I apologize for showing you an unsightly behavior"
"It is fine I understand"
Saying this Reynard walked to the cage and raised the cloth covering it.
'.....this is...'
Reynard eyes stretched wide at what he saw inside.
"..!!"
Alfred who was behind him stammered "...th...those are!!"
"The...they are from the jeweled clan right?"
Reynard nodded his dizzily.he didn't expect to see members of this race here the jeweled clan were a special existence.they were known for their ethereal beauty and immeasurable power they lived in hiding staying away from the other races.which was why it was rare for anyone to see them at all.
Reynard was surprised after all even in his first life he only got to see them from afar once.but right here and now there were jeweled clan children in front of his eyes.
'They look like baby cheetahs but a bit different more fluffy with black fur and silver dots matching their beautiful big eyes and exquisite jewel on their foreheads...above all they are unbelievably adorable'
Reynard eyes shined as he stared at the adorable little creatures in front of him.
"what should we do with them your highness?"
Breaking out of his trance Reynard answered" for the time being let's take them with us,It's not safe for them here.we also need to take care of the slave traders. Call the other knights and tie them up"
"Yes your highness"
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'Those revolting bastards'
This was the thought on Reynard mind as he watched the children.it seems like the slave traders had used some type of tranquilizer On the jeweled children since they were not reacting to the ruckus around them.two of them were out cold while the last was barely holding his consciousness and staring intently at the new faces apparently trying to figure out their intentions.
Reynard smiled bitterly.
'He is a strong one'
"Your highness for the time being you should go back inside I will call the knights and we will take care of the rest"
Nodding Reynard stretched his hand towards the children lying in the cage he used a sleeping spell on the remaining one.after casting the spell he got the key which was taken from the traders by Alfred and opened up the lock picking up the children in his arms. They were small so he managed to fit them in his arms they were a bit heavy but he'll be fine the inn was close by he can make it.
Alfred stretched his arms offering to carry the children but Reynard shook his head in refusal.
"I'll take the children with me and call the knights.keep watch here we don't want those bastards to escape"
"Yes sir!"
Reynard gave Alfred a glance and then left walking back into the hotel.