8 Helping the Ancient Beast

My back stings so much. I forgot that the count is here. I kind of felt embarrassed about what I did earlier. Maybe it runs in my blood since I'm an Alexio. Everyone will suspect me.

"That's great." It was a grudging compliment. I mean, in this kind of situation, I'm just a piece of extra baggage, so I didn't expect him to compliment me.

"I just want to help." The number of words I say these days continues to decline. I'm too lazy to talk, that's why. I wish I could go back to Alexio, but Ellen uses her vines to stop me. I'll just consider assisting an ancient wind beast to be one of my greatest adventures.

"Wither." His butler was already behind him, and I was shocked to see this. I was not even aware that he was there. Since the assassins reside in the Lysanthir household, he must be a proficient assassin.

"Take him to a safe place."

"As you wish, then please follow me." I trailed behind them silently and without complaint. There were a lot of soldiers fighting the guys in black cloaks when we went outside.

"Father!"

"Killian!"

"Young master?!"

"Why are you here?!" The count seemed shocked when he saw his son.

"I went here with the soldiers because I was so worried!" If they discovered that they had sent your father to a dangerous location, who wouldn't be concerned?

"Wait! Why is that guy here?!"

"A coincidence." The red-haired guy was about to speak when the count cut him off.

"Now is not the time to argue with him. We have to take care of them first."

I followed the butler to the safe house, where the people were holed up. With the humans and the two knights manning the entrance, he left me.

I must go in search of the ancient beast. But with the two knights observing me, it doesn't seem like I can get away. I doubt that they are watching me every time I move.

I need to divert their attention, but I'm not sure how. I scoured the entire area in search of a decoy.

"Kkkyyyaaahhh!!!'

Perhaps I don't require one. The woman screamed as I turned to face her. The knights advanced toward her. I seized the opportunity and departed from the safe house.

I planted my hands on the floor and concentrated on locating his spot. I bolted north after opening my eyes. I flew by using my powers.

I lingered outside his house and am now standing in front of his cave a few minutes later. I knew he sensed my presence in his territory, so I was waiting for him to arrive.

A few minutes later, a powerful wind blew straight toward me. The wind turned into a whirlpool, and then all of a sudden, the whirlpool disappeared, and a white, winged lion materialized in front of me.

"Do you want something from me?" A bitter tone of voice came out of his.

"Heh... do I look suspicious enough to show your beast form?" I asked

"You don't look suspicious at the same time you are. You are not inherently good or evil." The ancient creature said.

"I hear that a lot." I said.

"Your existence itself is a threat to everyone." he said while staring at me.

"....."

"You are not an ordinary human. Who are you?" He asked but I didn't answered him.

"....."

"Your aura is so familiar, but I can't remember." He continued talking and noticed that I didn't answered.

"...."

"Aren't you going to say anything?" I sighed out loud and stared at the ancient beast.

"Zephyr, was it?" There was a minute of silence between the two of us. He was taken aback when I called its name.

"How do you know my name?" Zephyr the ancient wind beast.

"How can I not know? After all, you're one of the superior commanders who controlled the first knight brigade of Alexio." I said, but now, Zephyr was not answering my question.

"..."

"Am I right?" I asked.

"..."

"Well, it doesn't matter anymore since it's all in the past." I removed my hood. He saw my face, and my silver hair gleamed in the moonlight. The color of my eyes changes every minute.

"T-this can't be true!" He was astounded to see my face. Without delay, he bowed his head.

"My lord, this humble servant of yours apologizes for being rude." His whole body is trembling, and his sweat becomes visible.

"It's fine, you don't need to lower your head." I said and tried to raise his head.

"But what I did is unforgivable!" Zephyr said with respect.

"Come on now lift your head, it's fine." I commanded him and He gently lifted his head and softly stared at me.

"I came here to give you this." I handed him a feather that was glowing.

"This is!" He was shocked and reached for it.

"It's yours right."

"May I ask why you have this, my lord?" Zephyr asked.

"It was in my treasure box. At first, I didn't know what to do with that feather, but I decided to give it back to its rightful owner. Just think of it as my gift to you for protecting this town." I answered.

"Then I, Zephyr, will accept your gift. Thank you so much, my lord." He lowered his head again. He put the feather on his chest, and suddenly his entire body was engulfed by a bright light. The light spread throughout the entire town, and all living creatures were cured.

"Go, and spread your wings." He flies up high in the sky and annihilates his enemies into ash. He heads into the center of the town and creates a spell, and everything goes back to its place.

I stretched out my hands and let out a small sigh. It seems like my mission here is over. I turned around and saw the count with his butler, and son. They looked astonished when they saw my face.

"Hi?" I felt embarrassed when they stared at me and slowly walked in my direction. They fell to their knees.

"My lord." The Count said while they lowered their heads.

"Count, what are you doing? Raise your head." I nervously said while watching them.

"We apologized for the sins that we commit towards our lord." the count said, but I could feel him twitching when I touched his shoulder.

"It's fine now, it's fine. You can stand now." I reassured them, but they only lifted their heads.

It looks like another problem has appeared in my life. Dear Ellen, what should I do?