Katie stood before him, her petite frame covered in sleek, tawny fur that glimmered softly in the ambient light. Her large, expressive eyes, a striking shade of emerald, widened with concern as she listened. Her ears, pointed and tufted at the tips, twitched slightly, capturing every nuance of his words.
"Katie, I ran into some trouble, so I left and wasn't able to inform you," Ben explained, his tone calm but his eyes betraying a hint of wariness.
'Who would want to live their whole life in a dump?' he thought to himself.
"What trouble could there be? The one who was troubling us has already backed off," Katie replied, her eyes wide with concern.
"Migali, It was him who was providing all our information to them," Ben stated, his voice steady but his jaw clenched in frustration.
"You aren't injured, are you?" Katie moved closer, placing a gentle hand on Ben's shoulder as she examined him with worried eyes.
However, Ben gently halted her, his expression turning serious. "I'm fine. Just tell me why you were looking for me," he said, his tone firm and his gaze intense.
"You aren't injured, are you?" Katie moved closer, placing a hand on Ben's shoulder as she examined him with concern.
However, Ben gently halted her, his expression turning serious. "I'm fine. Just tell me why you were looking for me."
Katie's eyes widened in surprise at Ben's sudden shift in demeanor. The previous owner of Ben's body had shared a close relationship with her. They were good friends, though it was more of a one-sided affection from Katie's side. The former Ben had never been as close to her, maintaining a distance that made her affection seem unanswered.
Katie was taken aback once again. For a moment, it seemed as though Ben had finally let her in, giving her a chance to be closer. But the change was short. Ben's demeanor reverted to its distant self, confirming her fears that he hadn't truly changed but had only grown more aloof.
" I have a new mission to help you," Katie said smilingly trying to lift the atmosphere.
Ben was skeptical and said with a hand flap dismissing the mission "What of the new mission, I am not doing any more missions"
" Ben, listen. The mission is from the same person who requested that cube they said you can keep the cube with you but you will have to complete their request," Katie said with teary eyes she had a soft spot for Ben she didn't want anything harming Ben.
' Wait, if it is that, then I will not have to join the camp and will be saved from involving in the plot, I am joking too even if I do not join camps I am sure I will have to look for another to grow stronger and save or one day I will die.' Ben was going through a cycle of thoughts in his mind.
" Are you sure about that, what If this is a trap to capture me?" Ben remarked and raised his eyebrows.
'status' Ben thought with suspicion
After experimenting Ben was able to confirm he can see information of others. A wide opaque screen appeared displaying the information.
[Name: Katie (cat species, Age: 24)]
[Level: 15]
[Rank: Novice]
[Ability: X-ray vision] Information: user can perform complex visual scans on their environment or creatures around them and determine their intimate properties or detect their presence. They can also diagnose the condition of what they observe and find inconsistencies or errors.
[Remark: She cares very much for you...Do not hurt her ><]
" No, I have confirmed by myself they will leave you all alone " Katie didn't back down and said
' How is she so sure? very first, I should confirm who is the person who still believes one even after stealing their items and giving requests again.
" If you have confirmed it yourself, then you should know who is this requester, "Ben with a sly smile asked.d
"You never asked the name of any other requester before... WHO ARE YOU !! "Katie's demeanor changed her surroundings started changing suddenly bright laser-like light appeared scanning him. Ben's breath was ragged. he sowed his deathbed sweat bead formed on his forehead several thoughts telling him he was stupid. He should keep his behavior questions in control.
Katie was easygoing she never took steps until she confirmed everything was safe. But the single question made her raise her suspicion.
when one who was never really interested suddenly started asking about things. Then that means whether the person had changed or the person was someone else this was the case for Ben and Katie was doubting, so she used her ability to scan Ben's body to find the truth but she didn't find anything he was her Ben.
Her demeanor softened again, changed to that of a lovely one Ben maintained his previous form, clearing doubts uttered
"I just wanted to know to avoid future trouble if they encounter"
listening to the valid reason Katie nodding added,
"Her name is Valine. She is Princess's Sophie personal guard "
'wait why is this stupid involved with a royal family and the strongest valine who can just kill me with a breath, Why do they even need a thief for '
" So what is the mission about " Ben asked stopping his questioning thoughts from running rampant
Finally Ben accepts the mission with a cute smile Katie says " The mission is to kidnap the princess "
" WHAT!!!"
Katie flinched back from their sudden outburst Ben it was the first time for her to see Ben expressing emotions so fully. Well, she was surprised that he showed such a reaction to her.
' Is this woman straight in mind? To kidnap Princess it is the best way to die without any effort I am not doing it no, never, Elle,'
Katie, with starry eyes, again said " She also said she would provide you with a transcended martial book if you complete the request.
[Ding!!!]
[ Quest found ]
' No, not now, ' Ben said, grabbing his head
[ Kidnapp the princess ]
[Reward: A-class rank weapon(random)]
[ Flaiure will result in host's death]