Chapter 18: Store
Kaiju stored the Bloodthorn on his inventory, but it didn't mean he didn't stay vigilant. He reminded Snow to stay aware of their surroundings, as the beast has more sensitive senses than humans. While he was at it, Kaiju was staring at his status, wanting to keep updated. After all, the change of his status seemed to happen faster than he could track. However, a minute after, he was distracted by the noise of a monkey, and glancing at Snow, staring at a particular direction with a straight face, he knew who it was. He was glad Little Gorilla was back, but he was dismayed Snow was the only one who benefitted on their journey, when, in fact, it was Little Gorilla who discovered the fruit.
Furthermore, the reason he stayed Little Gorilla on their back, aside from not wanting him to be affected in case of peril, he wanted Little Gorilla to make sure their path of escape was certain. Little Gorilla was aware of his role, Kaiju didn't need to remind him of that.
Now that Little Gorilla sensed his master and fellow pet leaving the domain of the danger he sensed, and making sure there were no hazards on his surroundings, he moved through the branches towards his master.
When he arrived he was a bit surprised by his master's distressing mood. He felt his heart pang a little. After all, almost a week being his side, he witnessed the emotionless Kaiju most of the time. He admired it the most. Now, he assumed that Kaiju must have failed to snatch a fruit. Nevertheless, he never blamed his master, he must blame himself.
He was ready to punish himself, but he must comfort his master first. He walked like a four-legged beast towards his master, uttering a melancholic noise, wanting to comfort his master. Kaiju grasped what Little Gorilla wanted to convey as he smiled in response.
"It's not that. We did obtain a treasure a little, but I think only Snow will be benefitted."
Kaiju then recalled that the Overlord beast stated he would give a fruit to Snow that would aid her. Since Snow was a beast, and so was Little Gorilla, the fruit must be enticing to Little Gorilla, too. He did not want any conflict to spark between Snow and Little Gorilla due to greed. It has always been what he feared the most.
Thus, Kaiju explained what occurred, not leaving any details or mixed falsehood since he did not possess such a character. Little Gorilla listened attentively, even sitting on Kaiju's shoulder. His three crimson eyes darted everywhere, listening while checking the surroundings. When Kaiju was finished, he was astonished.