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The little Cyclop followed Mei in the camp. To his surprise, no one look at him in disgust or fear. Actually, the humans smiled at him and greeted him politely. Soon, they reached the principal tent where was discussing again Elion and Brad. When both of them saw the little Cyclop, their jaw dropped off. Elion went shaking his hand happily.

"Kid, are you lost or something?"

The little Cyclop stayed quiet but you could see in his eyes that he was nervous and scared. He nodded in respond, scared to let a word out.

"We can help you kiddo. First of all,let me introduced myself. I'm Elion, the leader of this group." Elion pointed Mei "This is Mei. She's the one who found you right?" The little Cyclop nodded "Well, she will take good care of you until we find your parents okay?"

He nodded "Shimo." Everyone stared at him confused. "That's my name."

Mei smiled at Shimo and offer him her hand "Then Shimo are you willing to stay with us?"

She saw him nodded and felt his soft hand on hers. "Let's go, we have plenty of things to do."

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Jack was listening to Mary's begging to help her. He was begging to get annoyed and he couldn't help but fall asleep as he was listening to her. "I mean Jack! How could you trust her!"

"Like I said a hundred times, I trust my ultimate leader." He paused and stretched his arms "I trust Mei and you should too."

"Aw, come on! You can't scold me if I just have a doubt."

"You call that a doubt. Mary, you are such a drama queen. From what I know, she's not the one to dye her hair in white to get close to me."

"What nonsense are talking about?"

Mei stepped in tent with Shimo behind her. "I don't know. You tell me."

Mary turned around and her face twisted as she saw Shimo. "What the hell is that Mei?"

Mei raised an eyebrow in confusion "What is what?"

Mary pointed Shimo in disgust "That thing behind you. Gosh, it's disgusting!"

Mei took her sword out and pointed it on Mary's throat. "Watch your tongue Mary." She retreated her sword. "I'll make sure to cut your throat next time."

Jack who was enjoying the show placed himself between the two girls "I don't think there's gonna be a second time. Sooner or later, Mary is gonna be exposed but anyway you're right. This little guy is just like us. You better respect him."