The hurdle we faced just now was finally over and we returned to our carriage to rest.
Mai also followed us inside as she had something to discuss with Anaia.
"Lady Anaia..... I don't know if I should show you this but... Here."
Saying so reluctantly, Mai held out both of her hands and on it was a cute and adorable white snake.
The size of the snake is not that much larger than her hand and its big snake eyes make it look cute.
"Sssss!"
It hissed but it seemed that it had a friendly reaction towards Anaia.
"Is this! Is this that snake's baby? So that's why It didn't use any fire attributed attacks earlier."
"Fire attributed attacks?"
I inquired and after seeing me confused, Anaia began to explain.
"Yes, you see the name of the species of the snake we just killed is called "Titan". Once they give birth all their powers actually transfer to their offspring.
That's why most Titans only give birth to only one offspring.
That's also the reason why the fight ended much earlier than expected as it lost its powers."
"So are you going to keep it as a pet?"
I asked but for some reason her face suddenly became gloomy.
"A pet is a bit..... I don't think it'll be good to keep it as a pet.
Let's just sell it and buy you new clothes."
She said that however I can see a hint of unwillingness in her eyes.
As expected girls like cute stuff after all.
"We can't? I mean I can help you take care of it and we can watch it grow bigger together."
Happiness filled my face as I said those words.
Honestly, I always wanted to keep a pet in my previous life but I didn't have enough time to take care of one.
Let's just take this opportunity to get a pet.
"Y- Yeah I guess we could do that! Let's raise it together then, thank you Aither!"
She's happy, just like I expected, she wants to keep it as a pet.
But why was she reluctant to do so? Did her previous pet die or something?
Maybe something along those lines but one thing for sure she didn't have a good time.
"By the way, Anaia, what exactly is that bead for? Mai said that it could help you reach the 10th stage or something?"
I asked Anaia.
The bead really piqued my interest and they said that it could help you get stronger.
Maybe I could increase my strength using it too.
"You mean this thing? This is a bead that you can get from a dead origin beast.
It's called the origin star bead but most people call it the origin bead as it is much shorter.
It can also help you increase your strength as long as the origin bead is the same level as you are."
So those things are called origin beads.
I have a few of them right now, maybe those things could also increase my strength.
"Actually, I also got an origin bead from those three, could you please teach me how to use them?"
"I can but not right now Aither, let's wait until we reach the town and check in on an inn first."
She put my request on hold for now until we reached the inn.
And so with nothing to do I played with the snake as Mai returned to the horse.
Along the way, I noticed something and it seems that the snake is especially fond of Anaia and me.
Maybe because of our white hair? Or does beauty transcend race?
Just kidding but looking at her. There is indeed a possibility.
"Oh, right I forgot to ask you this but where exactly are we heading?"
I asked Anaia while my hands played and petted the snake.
"Originally, we were actually planning on going to one of the largest cities in the kingdom but...
Our plans changed when you came along."
She replied as she gestured to the snake to move into her hands from mine and held it in front of her eyes.
"I'm sorry about that."
I apologize, I feel bad that their plan changed because of me.
"Ah, don't worry about it Aither, were not blaming you and also because of you I got an opportunity to advance to the next stage.
That's why you don't need to feel bad, Aither, we're going to Dale town to help you get stronger first.
I'm planning to stay there until I advance to the next stage maybe for a month or so."
"Well, I'm glad to hear that Anaia, I felt guilty when I heard that your plans changed because of me.
But don't worry I'll do my best to at least help you Anaia."
"Thank you, Aither."
Our conversation ended at that and I focused on practicing with formulas until we reached out destination.
Dale town.
One of the towns where most people start on their journey.
And now it will be the place where I'll start my adventure.
I don't really have an ambition to become the strongest or anything like that.
But in order to not get bullied or get out of dangerous situations.
I should at least have the strength to protect myself.
After all, this world to me, even with a rewind that can help me.
Is still full of dangerous unknowns.