Chapter 103: Rest In Pieces Bat And Ruins of Saltmere
"What a pleasure to see you again, Rael Sutekh," the Beast chuckled. "I hope I'm not intruding or anything, I was just a little bored, you could say."
"Then what's with the grand entrance? 'Walks freely'? Are you serious?" Rael commented. "If you wanted a better catchphrase, why not do something along the lines of: The Beast is about to dominat—nevermind."
"Alune did mention you're pretty bad with names," the Beast said. "On the other hand, may I accompany you for the time being? I know you still have a few monuments left to visit. Four, if I recall?"
"Yep, but what do you mean by that? You want to accompany me? Aren't you already stalking me from above or something?" Rael asked flatly.
However, the Beast merely shook its head. "I don't spend as much time watching over you as you might expect. Alune, on the other hand, watches you daily. She can't wait to meet you. And yes, I want to travel with you to the next monument. I suppose I just want to experience the thrill?"
So I not only have a fan but also an overprotective father who wants to find out my intentions... is that it? Rael thought with a sigh and nodded.
"Sure, come along, it's not like you'll take no for an answer anyways."
"Excellent," the Beast replied with a wide smile. "I'll shotgun."
"Sorry, that spot is already taken, no objections," Rael interjected. "Sweepus Prime watches the road for us and cleans the seats every time we step out. The least I can offer him is a good view."
The Beast furrowed its brows, but after just a few short moments, nodded in resignation. "Very well... I'll sit in the back with the plebeian human woman."
"T-The what...? Rael?" Caedia finally snapped out of it. "T-That doesn't happen to be who I think it is, right?"
"Yep, that's the Beast," Rael replied flatly, causing her eyes to widen. "But don't worry, he doesn't bite... I think?"