First familiar*

"Kyuuu ky kyuu kyuu?" It auto-translated to 'Master you called me?'

An adorable black, fluffy slime shaped rabbit came out of the magic circle.

It's large round eyes look towards my direction. It would be any girl's dream to have this rabbit to be their pet. "Kyuu kyu Kyuuuu!" it said with enthusiasm, 'Greeting Master's friend!"

Gill familiar wasn't only respectful but also wise and knowledgable.

'Now I want a familiar of my own.' I didn't realise I pout till Gill said, "It is alright young master, young master will get your own familiar soon enough"—Gill said with more enthusiasm, "just be patient!"

As I look at him my expression brightened. That day I dedicated my time to learn how to summon my first familiar. From the book, 'How to summon your first familiar' was a very thin book and have a very mundane name. 'My guess is that it will be easy to summon my first familiar?' I thought out loud and didn't realise Gill approaching me.

"Ahem! Young master, would you like to have a stroll near our neighbourhood?"

I looked at him with a suspicious gaze. it was as if Gill can read my thoughts, "No young master, I asked mo-Bethany before telling you this. I reasoned with Bethany that staying coup up at home is not good for your health"—my smile became wider 'Gill I give you my praise!' "after a while she allowed me ... so do you want to go on a stroll young master?"

"Yes, I do Gill! Let's go!" still in the midst of learning courtesy as I couldn't keep my enthusiasm hidden. My baby speech had 'improved' since I last spoke which is good while Gill train to conceals his emotion with his 'mask'.

Gill started to use 'super-efficient butler' skills, it felt like a few minutes but in reality, took only a few seconds.

"I'm finished young master, shall we go?" I nodded quickly. We walked towards the fragile wooden door. He opens the door as I walk into the light.

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'Honestly, how did young master survive in this wooden cabin with just mother alone?'

'Shouldn't the Clades family should be taken care of like a King? I mean they are known as the King's right-hand man.' My family is known for having the best serving and assassin talents. Though mother doesn't know about the assassin part... as Grandfather Jones, had hidden this secret very well. He hides this secret from most of the women in the household.

'If the Clades butler, did put me here that means they haven't completely abandoned him, right? Could it be? It is because of his white hair?' Many assumptions went spiralling around my brain, but I kept it hidden well behind my 'mask'. Mask is needed to have in the family, a skill that we will refine from young. So is our five senses, our taste, hearing, touch, sight and lastly smell.

'Did the young master ask me how to summon familiar earlier? I will teach him to my best abilities!'

I heard the unusual rustling sound of the nearby bushes. 'Someone or something is stalking us.'

"Young master, shall we go this route? It will lead us to a better view of the lake." I whispered loud enough for the young master to hear. He looks up at me with his crystal blue eyes and nods. I began chanting a silent spell. Once the spell was executed I immediately told the young master of the situation and held him in bridal style, one arm under his legs and the other supporting his back. He protested softly with a deep blush appeared on his face but in the end, giving up as he let me proceed with my duties. I wanted to tease him but it isn't the right time.

I quickly got up on a tree with a stable branch using my shadow manipulation skill as young master squirm in my grasp.

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Gill 'teleported' to the nearest tree branch still in a princess carry position.

My blushing subsided gradually. As we both look downwards a shady figure hidden behind the bush. It came out of the bush showing a mythical looking tiger cub, it was similar to a tiger cub but it was white silver instead of orange, the stripes were red and a pair of silver feathery wings on it's back.

It looked adorable but I could not ignore the sharp teeth and claws. I held on to Gill's shirt and tug slightly to get his attention. He looked down with a slightly confused gaze. I pointed down at the tiger cub and whispered, "Can we go down?"

Gill looks at me like I was deranged. A few seconds later he replies with a nod and brought me to the ground. I was going test out Gyrent's gift 'The one who is loved by magical beasts' if it would work handily. The cub was extremely vigilant when Gill appeared out of thin air.

I put on my most casual smile, "Hi nice to meet you. I was just on a stroll and my butler noticed your presence and came to meet you." The cub was surprised that I start a conversation and he replied, " Who are you, what are you doing here and what do you want?" He spoke with a roar. "I am just on a walk there is no need to be afraid of me." I warmly smiled at him.

He frowns and gets closer to me.

I patiently wait for him and not to make any sudden movement. He cautiously licks my finger and I pet his head as he purred. He let done his guard and steadily becomes a playful cat. He looks like a big cat waiting for his owner to come back. As the sun was setting I had to leave the cub but he did something unexpected, he bit my finger, enough for a little bit of blood to flow through as he tastes it. A bright light engulfs both the cub and me.

"Now you can summon me anytime you want." He said with a toothy grin as he walked off.

I walk to the wooden cabin with Gill. Both Gill and I was dumbfounded. 'Was that the gift Gyrent gave me?'

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