I Was Kidnapped By The Strongest Guild
Chapter 143: Summon the Guardian

I came out of the room and had a conversation with Sophia.

It was a conversation about Levinas.

"Sophia, Levinas said she didn't want to part ways. What on earth does that mean?"

"Hmm..."

"She looked like someone who could leave any minute."

Parting with Levinas now?

I didn't even want to imagine it.

I looked up at Sophia, hoping nothing would happen to Levinas.

"There are many reasons for farewells, but seeing that she's not giving any explanation, she might be under someone's threat."

"Yes, for example, those radicals..."

The radical beast-kin.

They were the faction of beast-kin that Levinas originally belonged to.

Given that the word 'radical' was attached to their name, it wouldn't be strange if they were threatening Levinas.

"Are they trying to take revenge on Levinas for running away?"

"Maybe, or there could be another reason."

"Another reason...?"

"There could be many."

Sophia explained to me some of the reasons.

Reasons why the radical beast-kin would target Levinas.

The radical beast-kin had to keep their enemies in check.

However, since they wanted to avoid conflict with the Yeomyeong Guild, they specifically targeted Levinas.

After all, Levinas was originally a member of the radicals.

As long as they only went after Levinas, it was hard for the Yeomyeong Guild to react.

"It's really too much. The most important thing is Levinas's will."

"It's unfortunate, but adults don't consider such things important."

"Can't the guild prevent it? The guild is something even the radicals can't mess with."

The reason why the radical beast-kin couldn't easily touch us was thanks to the Yeomyeong Guild, one of the world's strongest guilds.

"I'll do my best to stop it, but if they're only targeting Levinas, it won't be easy to act."

"Why...?"

"The guild isn't a violent organization. If we try to solve everything with force, we won't earn people's trust."

"Ah..."

The radicals were only trying to get their child back.

If we punched them, saying no, we'd only be seen as a crazy group.

"Don't worry too much. We'll use every means to stop them."

"Okay..."

I also had to do what I could.

Something to boost Levinas's spirits.

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The next day.

I left home early in the morning with Saebyeok.

I was planning to give Levinas a surprise gift to lift her spirits.

Although Saebyeok wasn't a morning person, she fought off sleepiness for Levinas.

Even as she nodded off, she somehow managed to keep moving forward.

Thud—

"Ouch."

Ah.

Saebyeok, unable to resist her drowsiness, bumped her head against a utility pole.

It didn't seem to hurt much, as she continued walking while nodding off again.

"Saebyeok, wrap your tail around mine."

I wrapped my tail around hers, as she still hadn't fully woken up.

This was to guide her, so she wouldn't bump into walls.

I could've held her hand, but I needed my hands free, so I used my tail instead.

It was fortunate that I had grown a new body part.

"Um, uumyaa..."

I held Saebyeok with my tail as she walked, swaying and nodding off.

If she looked like she was going to bump into a bench or a utility pole, I quickly pulled her back.

In this way, we somehow made it to the convenience store.

Inside, Encia and Argo were waiting together.

"Boss!"

Thump! Thump!

Argo approached with heavy footsteps.

The sound was loud enough to startle the person working at the store.

"Gyeoul, you're up early."

"Yes, I'm here to buy Levinas an Animal King card."

I said, picking up a pack of Animal King cards.

The cover featured a wolf character that looked similar to Encia.

"If a wolf comes out of this pack, Levinas will be thrilled."

"Is that so...?"

"Yes, she hasn't gotten Encia or Saebyeok's cards yet."

More specifically, she hadn't found the silver wolf or the black cat cards.

They were animals that represented us.

"I hope she gets them."

Encia smiled faintly.

Next to her, Argo stomped closer.

"Boss! What about my card?!"

"Argo, Levinas already has your card. She really likes it."

"Ohh!"

Thump, thump, thump—

Argo's wagging tail knocked over a nearby display stand.

It was an unexpected action, but I was the only one among those in the store who was surprised.

"The, the stand..."

"It's okay. This happens often."

"This happens a lot?"

"Yes. Any damaged items are all purchased by Argo, and he cleans it up. So surprisingly, the shopkeepers don't mind."

Thanks to that, Argo lives in poverty.

Encia muttered quietly under her breath.

"Ah..."

Certainly, Argo's clothes were rather shabby.

The distinct wildness of the lizard was emphasized like this, in a way different from mine.

"We'll clean up here, so don't worry and take care of your business."

"Okay... I'm sorry I can't help. I've got a lot to do today."

I bowed.

When I bowed to Encia, her tail began to wag vigorously.

Since my tail was entwined with Saebyeok's, it swayed along with hers.

"Gyeoul, have a wonderful day."

"You too, Encia."

After exchanging goodbyes with Encia, I bought the Animal King cards.

Instead of just one pack, I bought an entire box.

'Got the cards...'

Next up, cake and chocolate.

There was a bakery in the neighborhood that I had seen before.

It was so popular that people lined up to buy from there.

I remember seeing carrot cake too.

Levinas would love it if I bought one, right?

I led the still-drowsy Saebyeok out of the park.

Cake, chocolate, and Animal King cards.

I planned to give them all at once to lift Levinas's spirits.

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Morning and fresh bread were inseparable.

That was why the bakery opened early.

The bakery opened at 7 a.m.

There were still thirty minutes left before opening time.

Joo Eunha, an employee of the bakery "Sky Bread," yawned as she cleaned the floor.

She planned to wipe away the dust that had accumulated overnight before opening.

Squeak, squeak—

As Joo Eunha mopped the store, she noticed a child.

Outside the store.

A child was clinging to the glass wall of the store.

It was an adorable child with white ears and a cat's tail.

Next to her, a black version of the child was sleeping with her cheek pressed against the glass.

'Gyeoul and Saebyeok, right?'

They were famous kids in the neighborhood.

The bakery's sales had risen significantly because of them, so she couldn't be unaware.

Had the kids come to buy bread?

It wasn't opening time yet.

Seeing the adorable kids peering into the store, Joo Eunha had no choice but to open the door.

"Welcome... Oh!"

The two kids entered the store with their tails entwined.

Thump, thump—

Their tiny arms swung back and forth as they walked, looking utterly endearing and lovable.

"Hello..."

"Hi. Hello."

"Do you have any carrot cake?"

Their clear, shining eyes struck her heart.

She couldn't take her eyes off the kids' tails wrapped around each other so adorably.

"Y-yes, we're just making some fresh now. It'll be ready in about five minutes."

"Oh... Can we look around in the meantime?"

"Sure. Feel free."

With Joo Eunha's permission, Gyeoul wandered around the store.

She placed her hands on the display case, which was about chest-high for her, and sniffed at the bread.

"Ah."

Freshly baked bread.

Gyeoul wagged her tail entwined with Saebyeok's, then grabbed both their tails tightly with her hands.

She didn't want any fur to get into the bread.

Joo Eunha, unaware of this, was simply captivated by how adorable they looked.

"Chocolate."

The most expensive chocolate displayed in the store.

Gyeoul picked it up and hurried to the counter with tiny steps.

Thud, thud, thud—

Her light skips seemed to compress all the cuteness in the world.

She looked like a creature created solely to be loved.

Joo Eunha genuinely thought so.

"Excuse me, I'd like this chocolate and a carrot cake, please."

"Ch-chocolate?"

"Yes."

Joo Eunha blinked at the chocolate Gyeoul held out.

As someone who owned a cat, she knew that chocolate was toxic to them.

'She's a cat beast-kin, so can she eat chocolate...?'

Although she knew about cats, Joo Eunha didn't know much about beast-kin and couldn't help but worry.

If something went wrong, it would be entirely her fault.

'But still, she's half human...'

The kids wouldn't buy something that was harmful to them.

They must have had at least basic education.

Just as Joo Eunha accepted the chocolate, somewhat convinced, Saebyeok, who had been dozing off leaning against Gyeoul, let out a "meow."

It sounded exactly like the meow of the cat back at home.

"A c-cat...!"

"Yes...?"

I really shouldn't sell this.

Joo Eunha hid the chocolate behind her back.

"Ch-chocolate is not allowed!"

"Wh-why not...?"

"Because chocolate is poison for cats...!"

"Oh..."

A misunderstanding due to not knowing much about beast-kin.

Gyeoul decided to try and persuade the staff member who was just being considerate.

"It's okay. We're not going to eat it."

"St-still, no. If you really want to buy it, bring a guardian."

To buy just chocolate, they were being treated like kids buying alcohol or cigarettes.

Gyeoul was baffled and could only look up at Joo Eunha.

"...We're allowed to eat chocolate."

"E-even so..."

"Hmm..."

Is there no other way?

A misunderstanding due to unfamiliarity with beast-kin.

Since she couldn't keep arguing with someone who wasn't convinced, she decided to call Yeoreum.

"Hello, is this Gyeoul?"

"Yes..."

"What's wrong? You don't sound good."

"Well, they said to bring a guardian..."

"A g-guardian?! Did something happen?!"

"Um..."

How should she even explain this?

In a situation that was hard to explain, Gyeoul silently held her smartphone.

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