As the Monster's gaze remained on her for a little too long, Lady Alicia quickly put it back down and stepped back.
"My Lady, are you okay?" The half-Elf maid asked as she ran to join her mistress's side.
"Yes..." Alicia whispered with a nod, gaze stuck on the Monster.
Alicia was the daughter of a famous and successful merchant who had risen from his humble status to gain the status of nobility through hard work and riches alone.
Many believe that his wealth was created through the commerce of rare and foreign fabrics and materials, but the truth was that his humble beginnings had allowed him to create contacts with many mercenaries and thieves.
He controls a big portion of the black market, and has been dabbling in the buying and selling of Monster parts, often used by Adventurers to create weapons, armour, and other equipment.
Lately, he has gotten into the illegal trade of rare Monsters, hence the baby dragon standing in front of Alicia.
"I knew this was a bad idea... A horrible idea...!" The maid muttered while holding her face. "Taking them out was a bad, bad-"
"Could you please take a breath?" Alicia sighed. "They're bound to be sold to Monster Tamers, right? What's wrong about me practicing a bit-"
"My lady!" The maid pulled on her mistress's ear, having completely lost her cool. "Not only is it dangerous for you, but that beast almost lost its life!"
"No, it didn't! It's completely fine! It just looked like it was in danger!"
Meanwhile, a dumbfounded Nero stared in shock at the System messages appearing in front of him.
[In a world where many choose to abandon, beat, and shock their companions, you sacrificed yourself for another's companion without hoping for anything in exchange.]
[The Gods were impressed by your final moments, and have answered your call.]
[You have been Reborn in a different world.]
'I get that... But why am I on all fours?'
[Your soul has entered the most suitable host.]
[Status Window:
Name: Nero
Title(s): Evolving Monster[Legendary]
Species: Chaos Dragon
Developmental Stage: Wyrmling (Baby Dragon)
Level: 0 (10 Experience Points To Next Level)
Skill(s): (None)
Stats:
-Strength: 2
-Agility: 5
-Perception: 10
-Stealth: 4
-Health: 3
-Endurance: 3
-Mana: 15
]
[Through your Evolving Monster Title, you can Evolve into stronger Species by Leveling Up and consuming the flesh of other creatures.]
'So I won't stay a Baby Dragon forever,' Nero sighed internally. 'How come she knows my name though?' He turned towards Alicia, which made her tilt her head.
[It is nothing but a coincidence.]
'I see, guess it will make things easier...'
The Baby Dragon raised an eyebrow, remembering the words he had heard a moment earlier.
'Bound to be sold?'
[Correct.]
[If you look over your shoulders, you will find the Taming Seal.]
'The fuck...?' Nero frowned as he found a circular seal. 'So am I a slave to them or something?'
[Negative.]
[The Taming Seal is used to Tame a Monster.]
[However, as a Chaos Dragon, your blood is too strong to be Tamed by such a Seal.]
[As such, the Seal is useless on you.]
[However, the Chaos Dragon had previously decided to obey the Humans nonetheless.]
'Ha... Well, I guess it'll depend on how they treat me.'
"My Lady!" The maid shouted as Alicia approached the Baby Dragon again.
"I think..." Alicia whispered as she laid a hand on the Baby Dragon's head. "I think he likes me."
The Baby Dragon froze as it was pet. It didn't move a muscle.
Alicia stood at around 160 centimeters, which made her huge compared to the Baby Dragon's 30 centimeters.
This also meant that she had to lean quite a bit to pet him, revealing a large portion of her perky breasts.
'Hehe, boy...' Nero chuckled internally as he stared at those beautiful and firm titties. 'I guess I can obey some humans.'
Alicia straightened back up and turned towards her maid.
'Oh, lord...' Nero thought as his eyes fell on the Half-elf. 'Goddamn, she's so thick...'
He almost felt the need to gulp.
The maid's large breasts and wide hips were beautifully outlined by her dress, and the perpetual expression of slight timidity only made her more attractive in Nero's eye.
'Too bad I'm a freaking...' The baby Dragon's eyes slowly widened. 'Wait, even though I am the so-called Evolving Monster, I'll be able to turn into a humanoid kind of creature, right?'
[As long as you consume Humanoid creatures or Level Up enough, that is correct.]
'In that case, I should try to do so as fast as...'
Nero's words trailed off as the sound of something moving closer grabbed his attention.
He turned left, only to find a Wolf Pup walking his way.
Its pelt was white as snow, and its eyes bluer than the sky.
The Wolf Pup, despite being the same size as the Baby Dragon, actually seemed bigger. It walked while holding its head as high as possible, almost arrogantly.
"Dante...?" Alicia whispered.
'I see, so he's one of her Tamed Monsters as well-'
"What the hell happened to you?"
Nero frowned and turned towards Alicia. 'No reaction... So we can understand each other, but Alicia understands us.'
The Baby Dragon turned in the Wolf Pup's direction.
Gulp-
'Why is his voice so feminine?'
"Did that Goblin hit you on the head or something?" Danter frowned, walking closer until standing right in front of the Baby Dragon.
Sniff- Sniff-
"You seem fine."
The Baby Dragon stared blankly for a moment.
"I'm pretty sure that Dante is a boy's name," Nero said.
A crack appeared on the Wolf Pup's arrogant expression.
"It is not." Dante shook her head. "You are mistaken."
"I am not." Nero shook his head as well.
Meanwhile, Alicia watched with a wide smile as her pets seemingly conversed with one another.
In the distance, a carriage suddenly stopped.
"My Lady..." The maid whispered, directing Alicia's attention towards that carriage.
"Oh, no..." A drop of sweat went down the Lady's forehead. "It's Roxanne, isn't it?" She gulped, imagining the earful she was about to receive.
Dante turned away from Nero, seemingly bored by the argument, and convinced that Dante was a girl's name.
"The Master is here." She sighed.
"How is the Master?" Nero asked. "Is he nice?"
Dante's facial expression turned into a mix of disgust and confusion.
"She's nice, yes." Dante answered. "As long as you do as she says." The Wolf Pup let out an audible sigh. 'Guess that Goblin must have hit his head pretty hard.' She shook her head. 'Though I guess he was always pretty slow and stupid, as most reptiles are.'
Nero stared into the distance as a cloaked figure quickly approached, internally debating whether to run away or not.