Supposed to be

"You... think?" Jazorth didn't quite believe it. "What do you mean?"

Rean shrugged. "Well, I didn't really have a sentience before reaching Stage Five, you know? Naturally, I can't remember where or how I was born. But after many years, I've never found any other Cat Race similar to my own. Well, I got my sentience around 70 years ago, so I might simply have never seen one."

Rean continued. "However, I have a basis to think I am a cat."

Jazorth was obviously interested. "Which is?"

Rean then took out his CD, opening it to a certain page with information regarding rare occurrences. "As mentioned here in the Wrdlem Empire Network, it is possible for a previous common animal to become a Demon Beast. As long as they swallowed something rich in Spiritual Energy and compatible to their bodies, the chance of them developing a core exists, although it is extremely small. I believe I was one of such. I just can't confirm it."