Chapter 542

Chapter 549: The Chosen One～? (Please Subscribe!)

At this moment, facing Izay and Artemis irresponsibly passing the buck, as well as Ailuke’s curious gaze looking over.

Red Lake Boar felt something akin to a divine beast galloping through her heart.

How was she supposed to answer this!?

“Red Lake… What is a rendezvous?”

Hearing Izay’s words, Ailuke obediently inquired of this family member who had accompanied her for hundreds of years.

「T-this… Please forgive me, Young Master, but this is not something you should be curious about now.」

You’ll naturally understand when you grow up. Red Lake Boar said.

She ultimately resorted to the delaying tactic, which was almost an ultimate skill used by elders to placate children.

Once this move was out, a hint of disappointment quickly appeared on Ailuke’s young face, “But I don’t know how long it will take to grow up…”

And why does one have to grow up to know?

So troublesome.

In truth, Ailuke didn’t have much desire to grow up.

Because she was already quite satisfied with her current state of life.

Not only did she have a new home, but also many people who cared for her, and everything in Orario was very intriguing.

—Satisfied with the present.

This was Ailuke’s most pure thought at the moment.

Red Lake Boar couldn’t fathom what her young master was thinking.

But observing her young master’s actions, she knew that this time she had managed to get away with it, and thus sighed in relief.

(Intelligent as me…)

Kougyoku praised herself inwardly.

Izay also seized the opportunity to speak, smiling and saying, “Since it will be a long time before Ailuke grows up, let’s put this matter aside for now and not worry about it, alright~?”

“…Alright, I’ll follow Izay!”

Gently tilting her head, Ailuke revealed a radiant smile.

The curiosity of the young star deity came quickly and went just as fast.

Before long, Ailuke’s attention was diverted, wanting to pull Izay to read adventure tales to her.

Although slowly flipping through them alone was a nice experience,

she still preferred Izay reading them to her.

Perhaps because during those initial days, Ailuke learned about these adventures through such means.

During the process, in order to listen better, the little one pushed her chair next to Izay, leaning against him, both arms hanging around Izay’s body.

Artemis watched the two interact with a smile, finding the opportunity to re-prepare tea and snacks, occasionally answering Ailuke’s questions about the adventure tales alongside Izay.

Seeing there was nothing for her to do, Red Lake Boar curled up into a circle on the table, motionless, taking a short rest.

A peaceful and harmonious scene in the courtyard~

However… Such tranquility did not last long.

“Meow~ I smell the presence of someone chosen by fate!”

The star symbol on Izay’s hand faintly flickered, and suddenly a white cat appeared out of nowhere, instantly transforming into human form.

The long-lost Cat leaped from Izay’s arms, landing lightly, her magic-linked clothing gently trembling.

Landing on tiptoe, a habit of cats, after being done by a human body, the white stockings tightly hugging her legs subtly tightened, outlining her soft ankles, and the straight, slender calves also became visible.

Thanks to her innate talent, Cat’s legs were flexible and powerful, her skin full of elasticity, and her movements were silent like a cat.

Even with shoes on, the sound when stepping on the ground was barely audible.

“It’s Cat! I haven’t seen you for many days!”

The sudden appearance of Cat delighted Ailuke, immediately causing her to forget about the adventure tales.

This was understandable.

Because for Ailuke, Cat was a friend, holding a special place in her heart.

Different from the kind of “special” she had with Izay.

To put it simply — Cat, Xiao You, Laentoluca, and Nafude.

These four were the first friends she had made in her centuries-long life.

Though they had only been together for a short while, in Ailuke’s heart, it was still a precious experience!

For this reason, Ailuke had a high level of affection for them.

As for what Cat said upon appearing, Ailuke didn’t fully understand, so she didn’t pay much attention to it.

And Cat, seeing Ailuke notice her, immediately became proud, hands planted on her narrow waist.

“Hmm, the Chosen One! Long time no see!”

“Ohhhhh… What’s that? So cool?”

“Hmph! I just thought of it! Impressive, right!?”

Ailuke was awestruck by the confident tone. Cat, however, ignored her and proudly raised her little head.

The two began their exchange, spanning half a channel apart.

“Chosen… One?”

Her eyes on the suddenly appearing Cat, Artemis’ expression was somewhat strange.

The goddess knew that Izay kept two special spirits as pets.

She also knew they could transform into humans. Thus, Cat’s appearance didn’t startle her.

After muttering this word twice, she inexplicably felt the urge to criticize.

“She’s probably just greeting… Just the phrasing is somewhat… unique.” Izay explained.

Forgive him for only being able to describe it as “unique.”

Though he originally knew Cat’s personality was a bit hyperactive, this sudden burst of middle-school syndrome was unexpected by Izay.

Damn… Where did she learn all this stuff?

“Not intentionally learning anywhere oh? Just a whim, the younger sister is overly excited right now~”

Just as Izay’s doubts arose in his mind, a crisp reply sounded in his ear.

Xiao You followed closely behind Cat, her princess dress of a color similar to the goddess’s garments wrapping her budding tender body, her delicate face showing a hint of apology, seemingly troubled by her inability to manage her younger sister.

She answered Izay’s previous mental question.

As long as Izay didn’t deliberately block it, he and the two girls could share thoughts to a certain extent.

Even without speaking, ideas could be mutually perceived.

Overexcited?

Izay turned his head after hearing Xiao You’s response, carefully examining Cat, then looked back at Xiao You, quickly noticing something amiss.

“…You’ve grown taller?”

“It’s growth! Dad, please mind your wording~!”

Xiao You puffed out her cheeks, indignantly saying.

For star spirits like them, growing taller could happen anytime, merely a matter of changing forms.

But true growth was difficult.

No matter how many forms they changed, it was all superficial; their actual “age” wouldn’t change.

Only when they truly grew would their appearance reflect the corresponding changes.

This was a rare occurrence, hence Cat’s excitement, even to the point of losing herself (middle-school syndrome).

“Because Dad’s power has grown stronger, we’ve received feedback accordingly, currently growing a little bit…”

Xiao You stretched out her hand to make a classic gesture, continuing her explanation.

Currently, they had completely digested the power gained after becoming stronger.

Their strength now was incomparable to before!

If measured using Orario’s levels,

Xiao You could confidently guarantee with her growing chest.

An ordinary Level 5 was no longer a match for her!

To suppress her, at least Level 6 was required!

Such a level in Orario could already lend some help to Izay~!