Beauty and the Beasts - Chapter 1292
Chapter 1292: Arthur Returns Home (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The little fox hid behind Harvey and slowly got closer, probing his head out to take a look at Right. Suddenly, his nose twitched furiously and he cried out agitatedly.
“Woof woof woof! Woof woof woof!”
Bai Qingqing protected Right out of reflex, then looked at the little fox. “What’s the matter with him?”
Harvey was perplexed, too. He picked the little fox up and asked in a gentle voice, “Why are you crying out?”
“Woof woof woof!” The little fox’s expression was agitated, his eyes gleaming. He kept on howling, splattering saliva onto Right.
Right shook his body in disdain, then hid by his mommy’s side, looking at him coolly.
Harvey said, feeling baffled, “He isn’t usually like this. It could be some scent on Right.”
As he said this, he also took a whiff, then let out a cry of surprise. “Right also has the scent of a fox on him. And…”
“And it’s very similar to the little fox’s?” Bai Qingqing continued his sentence, took a look at Muir, then said, “This little fox… can’t possibly be Arthur’s child, right?”
“Woof woof woof!” The little fox kicked his feet excitedly, wagging his fox tail vigorously.
Bai Qingqing smiled and said, “That seems to be it, then. Muir, go outside and take a look. I hope Arthur is still nearby.”
“Alright,” Muir immediately replied, then turned into his beast form and flew off.
After knowing that the little fox held no hostility toward Right, Harvey let go of him. The little fox was unable to suppress his excitement and kept on going in circles around Bai Qingqing and Right as he cried out.
Arthur was staying near the borders of the city. This city’s defense was too strict, and he’d always be noticed by the eagle beastmen before he could even get close to the city walls.
The eagle beastmen must have received instructions and thus didn’t make things difficult for him. They only chased him away.
He had no idea why he was so obstinate in getting the little eagle back. He just had the feeling that he must go in to take a look. Something inside seemed to be calling out to him.
Screech—
An abnormally bright eagle cry rang out in the sky above. Arthur paused. Was he discovered again?
Muir landed on a tree branch on top of him, turning into his human form and saying, “You’re Arthur?”
“Wuu?” Arthur threw him a doubtful glance, turning into his human form and then standing up. He threw a glance at Muir’s face and then immediately averted his gaze.
Many wild beasts would take direct gazes as a challenge. This was even more so for beastmen. When one wasn’t as strong as the other party, it was a great taboo to look at them straight in the eyes.
Although this male was like him, having no animal stripes on his face. Just by standing there, this guy emitted the disposition of someone strong. He was probably not to be trifled with.
“You are?” Although he phrased it as a question, Arthur vaguely had an answer. This male with a strong physique was the little eagle’s father.
Arthur felt complicated to know that the little eagle had such a strong father. He suddenly felt a sense of inferiority, and the thought of finding the little eagle receded for the first time.
With a father like this to teach him, the little eagle would definitely become a powerful eagle beastman in the future as well. It was much more suitable than being taught by him.
While Arthur was assessing Muir, Muir also threw him a few assessing glances.
It was similar to what he imagined. Weak, cowardly, wary, defensive.
Muir didn’t reply to the question but said in an emotionless tone, “Someone from our City of Beastmen has picked up a fox beastman child.”
Arthur’s eyes opened wide, and with a “swoosh”, he looked straight at Muir.
Muir felt some admiration after seeing Arthur’s reaction. He could sense this guy’s great love for his child.
“I’ll bring you to meet him.” After saying that, Muir turned into his beast form and flew at a low altitude toward the City of Beastmen.
Chapter 1293: Arthur Returns Home (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Arthur quickly went after him. He felt a little awkward after running a few steps, only to realize he had forgotten to transform.
To think he still had one child alive. That was great! His mate would probably accept him again.
While running, tears welled out from the fox’s eyes, and a few drops of glistening droplets glided down and landed on a leaf…
…
Screech~
Woof!
Screech~
Woof!
The fox and eagle cried out at each other. The fox had been brought up with a wild nature by Harvey, becoming more daring. He kept on finding chances to pounce at the little eagle.
The scent on the little eagle made him feel at ease and also made him jealous.
It was a strong scent of his daddy. He felt really angry that his father had treated him so well.
Right compared the difference in physique between himself and the little fox, feeling that he was stronger. Therefore, he wasn’t too wary. Seeing the little fox charging over again, he reached out with his neck and pecked at him.
Howl~
The little fox jumped two meters high from the pain, like a cat who had its tail stepped on.
Before entering the house, Arthur heard the cries of a fox and suddenly paused in his footsteps. Taking in a deep breath, he took each step carefully as he headed inside. His heartbeat was even more frantic than when he was running.
“Qingqing.” Muir turned into his human form and called out.
Bai Qingqing turned and looked at him. “You’re back? Where’s Arthur?”
Muir turned his head to take a look. Bai Qingqing also looked out, following his gaze.
As if sensing something, the little fox suddenly turned quiet. He opened his eyes wide and looked quietly toward the door.
A brown-fur fox that had become slim, long, and slender from fatigue and hunger walked to the door. After looking around, his gaze locked onto a chubby little fox, unable to turn away. He then uncontrollably moved forward.
“Wuu wuu~” The little fox let out aggrieved cries. He suddenly ran toward the big fox, placing himself between the big fox’s front legs, nudging against him non-stop.
Howl~ Howl~
The child’s cries were soft, with hints of sobbing, making one’s heart ache upon hearing them.
“Wuu~” The fox replied, his voice sounding even more heart-wrenching than the little fox’s. He lowered his head and kept on licking the little fox’s back, smoothing out his messy fur.
Right was stunned. He had thought Arthur would come over to hug him but didn’t expect that he had completely forgotten about him after seeing this little fox.
This made him a little sad.
Bai Qingqing noticed Right’s gaze and was caught between laughter and tears. She patted the little eagle’s back.
“That’s Arthur’s child,” Bai Qingqing explained in a soft voice.
“Screech~” Right nodded after understanding the situation.
Arthur also returned to his senses under her voice. He raised his head and looked at them gratefully, turning into his human form.
Bai Qingqing no longer found it strange to see a beastman suddenly turning into a naked man. She remained composed and lowered her head, observing the situation from the sidelines.
Muir moved to stand between them.
Arthur picked the little fox up, checked through his fur for a while to check his condition. He then looked toward Harvey with certainty. “His body is scarred. He must have sustained a lot of external injuries. Were you the one who saved him?”
He then looked around, noticing the medicinal herbs everywhere in the room. He had been too agitated from seeing his child earlier that he didn’t notice the environment.
Harvey let out a sigh and said, “He was badly bitten by fishes and was unconscious, almost unable to make it. He only completely recovered a few days ago.”
Arthur’s gaze was filled with pity, and he stroked the little fox’s body hard.
Harvey smiled and said, “He must have a strong will to have been able to make it through such serious injuries. He’ll definitely become strong in the future.”
Arthur’s eyes were filled with tears as he said, feeling consoled, “He was the strongest one in the litter since young. I knew he wouldn’t die!”
