I Was Kidnapped By The Strongest Guild
Chapter 146: Just Don't Die

Levinas left in the middle of the night.

It was no coincidence that I knew.

The tail that had been placed under her body.

As the tail lightened, I naturally opened my eyes.

It was a kind of alarm.

I immediately woke up Sophia and Yeoreum, and ran after Levinas.

-Wait.

Someone shouted from behind, but I ignored it and chased after Levinas.

Hearing and smell.

I could easily track her using all my senses.

'···There are other beast-kin around too.'

The beast-kin were about ten in number.

It was quite a lot just to take one young Levinas.

Each of them was stronger than me, but it didn't matter.

This mountain was my 'territory' after all.

A mountain I had roamed alone for several years.

I could compensate for my lack of skill with geographical advantages.

Feeling the approach of my allies, I loaded an arrow into my bow.

It was a special shock arrow given to me by Jung Yu-na for use in emergencies.

It had no lethal power.

It was a suppression arrow that would send the target flying backward with tremendous impact.

"Levinas, I will count to three and then you run. Got it?"

I didn't wait for an answer.

Because I knew Levinas would definitely run.

That's why I counted without hesitation.

One.

Two.

I counted in a small voice that only Levinas could hear.

We had tested our hearing together many times, so I knew which volume to use.

I knew she would hear it.

Just.

"Three."

I softly called out the last number.

"Yah!"

Levinas ran towards me with a cry mixed with fighting spirit.

I reacted faster than the beast-kin trying to catch her.

"You b*tch!"

A man in a snake mask ran to capture Levinas.

I shot an arrow at him from a blind spot hidden by grass and trees.

Swoosh-!

Bang-!

"Kuhak!"

With a loud impact, the snake-masked man rolled onto the ground.

Thanks to the shock arrow given by Jung Yu-na.

"Who the hell are you!"

Some beast-kin guarded and some ran to catch Levinas.

I aimed at the running beast-kin.

Bang-!

"Kek!"

I sent one beast-kin flying, and immediately loaded another arrow.

Someone threw a net-like thing at Levinas and charged.

Bang-!

Bang-!

The net and the beast-kin flew together.

Levinas ran towards where I was, not even looking around.

"King!"

"Levinas!"

Hop!

I caught Levinas as she leaped up like a horned rabbit.

The moment our cheeks touched, her tail, which had been still, began to wag.

"King! Levinas was totally invincible!"

"Yeah. Levinas is invincible."

I took a step back, holding Levinas in my arms.

It was because of the fox-masked beast-kin watching us silently.

"Is the guild involved in this? The justification seems to be on our side..."

He spoke while looking at the forest around me, not directly at me.

He seemed to know that guild members were hiding among the trees.

"Justification?"

Right next to me, Jung Yu-na stepped forward.

Even in the forest, the sound of her heels echoed.

"Yes. You understand that we have the rightful claim to the child, don't you?"

"...That's right."

The radical beast-kin abused children.

Unfortunately, there was no evidence to prove it.

There was no legitimate way to refuse to hand Levinas over.

Jung Yu-na pursed her lips, aware of this.

"We just want the child back. How about we each leave without fighting?"

"Hmm... The Master asked me to send a message."

"What message?"

The fox mask showed curiosity.

In response, Jung Yu-na pressed my ears tightly, as if she were about to say something that shouldn't be heard.

Naturally, I covered Levinas's ears.

Seeing my actions, Jung Yu-na smiled and spoke harshly.

-F*ck off before I rip you apart.

Even though my ears were covered, I could understand what she was saying from her lip movements, thanks to my sensitive beast-kin senses.

Wait, what did she say just now?

My body trembled in shock.

Somewhere in the forest, Sophia came rushing over, leaning on her cane.

"You little...!"

Thump! Thump!

Sophia tapped Jung Yu-na on the head with the handle of her cane.

Jung Yu-na's shoulders shrank.

"Why, why?"

"What are you saying in front of the child?"

"I covered her ears..."

"The child is sensitive. She could understand what you were saying just by reading your lips."

"Huh...?"

Jung Yu-na looked at me.

My perked-up tail was trembling.

"Gyeoul, did you hear... see it?"

"Yes..."

"Sorry. I thought you wouldn't know..."

"It's okay. You weren't talking about me."

I was just surprised to hear such harsh words after so long, but I understood that it was all to protect Levinas.

There was no reason to be afraid of her.

"I got too excited."

"Yes. I was just a little surprised because it's been so long."

"...So long?"

Jung Yu-na, who had been trembling, closed her eyes tightly.

With her eyes shut, she gestured towards a tree behind her.

From behind a large tree, Choi Jin-hyuk appeared.

"Jin-hyuk, can you take the kids down?"

"Need any help?"

"It's fine. Did you think I would need you to handle that?"

"...Guess not."

Choi Jin-hyuk approached and took Levinas's hand.

He extended her hand to me as well, so I placed my tail there instead.

I needed to keep my hands free just in case.

"Sophia, let's go down together."

"Yes, let's go together."

With Sophia, I retreated away from the fox mask.

The guild members filled the space between us.

There were Yeoreum, Encia, Argo, and a few familiar faces.

So many people had come for Levinas.

It was touching.

I should return the favor somehow.

With that in mind, I went down the mountain.

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Soft.

Where was I?

As soon as I carefully opened my eyes, I remembered what had happened yesterday.

"Ah!"

What happened to Levinas?

I quickly gathered my thoughts and looked around.

Fortunately, it was a familiar room.

I was on the bed in my own home.

Next to me, Levinas was sleeping soundly.

Saebyeok was curled up and purring.

"Oh."

I must have fallen asleep once I came down the mountain and let my guard down.

I was grateful to whoever had carried me home.

'What a relief.'

Seeing everything as usual, I felt reassured.

I tried to quietly leave the room without waking the children, but I heard voices outside the door.

"So, how did it go yesterday?"

"We just beat up one of them and let him go. Couldn't take care of them all."

"You mean that snake guy?"

"Yeah. I couldn't stand him."

"...Well done."

Even the gentle Sophia praised it as well done.

The snake beast-kin was that bad.

'He called Levinas a b*tch.'

I could tolerate insults directed at me, but I couldn't stand anyone insulting the kids.

With a flick of my annoyed tail, I opened the door and stepped out.

"Sophia."

I rubbed my eyes and walked toward Sophia.

She patted the sofa next to her, inviting me to sit down.

"You're up."

"Yes. Was everything alright yesterday?"

"Yes, it went smoothly."

"That's a relief."

Whew.

I sighed and looked at the clock.

It was almost time for lunch.

"Ah!"

My ears and tail fur bristled.

How could I have slept for so long?

I hurriedly got up from the sofa to prepare to go out.

Sophia grabbed my tail as I was about to leave.

"Where are you rushing off to?"

"I'm going to work! It's already twelve o'clock..."

"You had a rough day yesterday. Take it easy today."

"But..."

"This kid."

Sophia pulled on my tail.

Pulling using her mana, I had no choice but to be dragged backward.

"Sophia..."

I was forcibly laid back down on the sofa by Sophia's hand.

I ended up lying down with my head on Sophia's thighs.

"Your body must be quite shocked by yesterday. Just relax today."

"I slept well. I'm ready to work now."

I had slept until lunchtime.

That should have been enough to wash away all my fatigue.

I tried to get up to work, but Sophia firmly pressed down on my stomach.

Startled, I just blinked up at her while lying on her thigh.

"Gyeoul, you should learn to take care of yourself first."

"Me? I actually take good care of myself."

"You do?"

"Yes."

Sophia was overly worried.

Of course, I understood her concern.

"In my eyes, you're just abusing yourself."

"Me? I'm still alive and well, aren't I...?"

"Kid, using death as the standard is the strange part here."

Stretch-

Sophia pulled my cheek.

It didn't hurt, but I could tell she was displeased.

"As long as I don't die, isn't that enough?"

"Death is..."

Sophia trailed off and closed her mouth.

Then she silently stroked my hair.

What is this?

I wasn't as weak as I used to be, and after a good sleep, I felt even more energetic than yesterday.

I looked over my body just in case, but there were no injuries.

"Hmm."

I couldn't figure out the reason, but I didn't want to disappoint Sophia.

So, I decided to take it easy today.

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