Chapter 5: Warwick, the Master’s Fang
A faint smell of blood began to spread.
Very faint.
Kairi didn't notice it at all.
Mio's nose twitched slightly, and sensing Kairi's gaze, he shrugged and smiled. "Don't worry, my friend has a very good nose. He'll definitely be here soon."
"Hmph, I'll trust you this time," Kairi snorted, clearly growing impatient. He slumped into the shade and kicked his subordinate's backside. "I'm dying in this heat! Why aren't you fanning me?"
The subordinate grimaced but obediently found a large leaf and began fanning.
Watching this, Mio felt a twinge of envy. "It's nice having people serve you," he muttered to himself. "Well, I don't have underlings, but I do have Warwick." And with that, Mio silently added another title to his loyal companion: Kurokawa Mio's Exclusive Servant.
Minutes passed.
The sun burned brighter, hotter.
Suddenly, birds burst from the jungle in a panic, fleeing into the sky. Kairi furrowed his brow, glancing toward the trees. "What's going on?" he muttered, but saw nothing strange.
He stood and stomped toward Mio, grabbing the boy by the collar and lifting him into the air. His tone turned fierce and dangerous. "You playing me, brat?! You don't have a friend, do you?! Then why hasn't he come out yet?!"