Chapter 152: My Future

— Hokuto —

Hokuto, who was willingly despatched out by the Grasp, was working within the forest, aiming at a sure place.

It is likely to be troublesome for the Hundred Wolves to maneuver within the forest with its large physique, however Hokuto saved working whereas spectacularly avoiding the bushes. Since Hundred Wolves senses had been on a distinct league in comparison with the human, it was potential for him to take action.

Was it as a result of impact of the evolution?

The presence of that Hundred Wolves which he couldn’t really feel besides to a sure extent till now, gave the impression to be fairly clear.

Subsequently, he understood that the Hundred Wolves, who left his companions earlier, was ready as if it had been calling him.

To be trustworthy, he didn’t actually need to depart the Grasp, Sirius, nevertheless it was uncommon to come across an analogous Hundred Wolves as himself. Moreover, the opponent was a Hundred Wolves who was method higher than him.

There have been not often opponents who may make him lagged behind, so he didn’t need to miss this valuable alternative.

Thus, Hokuto went via the forest that had no path as quickly as potential.

The presence of the Hundred Wolves was past a mountain, however for Hokuto, it was like inside strolling distance.

By following its presence, he arrived at that place in lower than a couple of minutes. There was a giant river had been an enormous waterfall could possibly be seen in a distance.

There was massive rock cluttered within the river the place the stream was mild and on high of it, the Hundred Wolves was quietly mendacity down, and ready for Hokuto.

[…So, you have come.] (Hundred Wolves)

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

The Hundred Wolves opened its closed eyes, and checked out Hokuto who beneath its eyes degree.

Nevertheless, these eyes had been calm, in contrast to the time the place it full of hostility. Hokuto observed that these eyes naturally calmed him when he checked out it.

Was it as a result of existence of a guardian who created him, identical to what he had been instructed by Sirius?

Hokuto didn’t come right here to be spoiled, so he was speaking to the Hundred Wolves whereas bracing himself.

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

[You don’t need to be vigilant. I just want to talk a bit more with you.] (Hundred Wolves)

Hokuto was bearing in mind the potential for entering into struggle, however he was relieved when he realized that this was merely a dialog.

He additionally had one thing he needed to listen to about with reference of Hundred Wolves, so he requested questions first.

[I understood your reason to be with that human. In that case, I become curious why you didn’t enlarge your body.] (Hundred Wolves)

Usually, Hundred Wolves would develop greater each time they developed, however Hokuto turned a bit smaller.

That was as a result of Hokuto needed to be that method, however the Hundred Wolves was in all probability couldn’t assist feeling bizarre.

[You want to protect a human who is weaker than you? But, I still don’t understand the reason why you want to be smaller.] (Hundred Wolves)

If he needed to have extra energy and to guard essential folks, greater physique was extra advantageous.

The energy would additionally improve with mass. Principally, it was straightforward to discourage assault with massive physique, and he wouldn’t be picked up for struggle simply by the environment. Apart from the motion turn into boring from what he had seen earlier, there have been no different disadvantages.

In brief, it was out of widespread sense for the Hundred Wolves. Though they instinctively developed their physique tremendously within the first place, Hokuto had motive past that.

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

[So you want to protect the human all the time? But, with bigger body, you–… what? It would be easier to enter the inn?] (Hundred Wolves)

Though Hokuto was smaller in comparison with the Hundred Wolves earlier than him, from an individual view, his physique was massive sufficient.

If folks may perceive Hokuto particularly when the proprietor of the inns had been Wolfkin, they’d give him permission to enter the inn, however since his physique was massive, he typically slept in a steady as a result of he couldn’t enter the inn.

He would come speeding instantly even when there was a ways, however as he anticipated, it was one of the best to be subsequent to the Grasp.

By the way, the most important motive was the brushing time would improve and he can be taken care of if he was close by, however in fact, Hokuto purposely didn’t say that.

[Hmm… is that human weak enough to the point you have to do all that?] (Hundred Wolves)

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

Hokuto stated that it was good to be with them as an alternative of simply to guard.

Though their races and birthplace had been completely different, they had been like a household. Subsequently, Hokuto thought that his place was the place his beloved Grasp was.

Moreover…

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

[Hmm… well, that is true.] (Hundred Wolves)

Hokuto additionally declared that regardless of how massive the scale was, the whole lot relied on easy methods to struggle.

In actual fact, the Hundred Wolves needed to admit that it was deceived by Hokuto despite the fact that he was overwhelming throughout the battle.

They is likely to be stronger if the physique grew, however Hokuto knew properly that wasn’t the one factor. Maybe it ought to be stated that it was engraved deeply within the physique and thoughts.

Even when he reincarnated and have become many occasions bigger, there have been nonetheless opponents who he couldn’t win the identical method because the earlier life.

[I see. Because of that, you decided to get along with human and it didn’t come to your mind as a Hundred Wolves to evolve.] (Hundred Wolves)

Hokuto understood that he developed by combating the Hundred Wolves in entrance of him.

Initially, Hundred Wolves would evolve and attain the stage of Spirits, however to be with folks… and Sirius, his purpose was getting additional away from the tip of Hundred Wolves to be a Spirit.

He didn’t know what would occur if he saved evolving because it was, however no less than, he wouldn’t thread the identical path as that Hundred Wolves.

Nevertheless, Hokuto didn’t care an excessive amount of since he hadn’t determined which path but.

The Hundred Wolves nodded after the thriller relating to Hokuto’s scenario was solved, nevertheless it requested questions as a result of there was nonetheless some doubt remained.

[But, there is something I don’t understand.] (Hundred Wolves)

That query floated after it discovered Hokuto and witnessing how he acquired in contact with Sirius and others.

Though Hokuto was nonetheless at child-like age when it comes to Hundred Wolves, when contemplating what number of years he had been born, it ought to be unusual to be succesful in doing this.

[Why do you not talk with human words?] (Hundred Wolves)

Identical to the Hundred Wolves and the Flame Wolves he fought, the current Hokuto ought to be capable of converse with human phrases in an effort to talk with Sirius.

Even so, Hokuto was speaking with the companions by barking like canines.

[You are not using their words when you are with them. It’s clearly contradictory, but what do you want to do?] (Hundred Wolves)

Even when Hundred Wolves had been cussed for not wanting to look in human settlement, they need to be capable of be taught it naturally by listening to human dialog. Therefore, it was unimaginable for Hokuto, who had all the time been with Sirius and others, to not be taught human phrases.

In fact, it might be simpler for Hundred Wolves to bark, however he ought to be capable of talk properly.

Hokuto didn’t reply instantly to that query. He rotated to the path of Sirius as he thought.

Maybe Hokuto determined this for some time out of fear. Then, he opened mouth after confirming that there was no one within the environment.

[It’s because… I am a dog of that person.] (Hokuto)

To be reincarnated and to turn into one of many uncommon tribe that was handled as legends…

To acquire physique and energy that exceeded his Grasp…

Hokuto’s thoughts as a canine of his Grasp remained because it was.

…And canines within the earlier life didn’t speak.

That was why Hokuto didn’t use human phrases.

On the finish of the day, it was a mere stubbornness, when it got here to that relationship, Hokuto had determined that he wouldn’t speak till the right time got here.

Nevertheless, the Hundred Wolves earlier than him couldn’t perceive him and it simply being puzzled.

[A dog? Isn’t that an existence that becomes a plaything for human?] (Hundred Wolves)

[I’m doing it because I want to. Besides, my Master is not a lowly person who thought of me in that way.] (Hokuto)

[I don’t understand. Human are foolish beings who are faithful to their desires, right?] (Hundred Wolves)

[I know.] (Hokuto)

Hokuto was used to human as a result of he spent the remainder of his earlier life with them.

Human had been devoted to want, do foolish issues calmly, and threw it round to the environment.

However amongst such human, Hokuto knew a few of them who had agency beliefs and satisfaction like his Grasp.

[Besides, my Master understands what I meant even if I don’t speak. Besides, I never thought that it was inconvenient.] (Hokuto)

The Hundred Wolves, who acquired to know Hokuto’s beliefs and ideas despite the fact that he was youthful than it, immediately threw a tragic have a look at him.

[Do you trust that person to that extent? But… don’t regret it later, alright? Human and Hundred Wolves have different life spans.] (Hundred Wolves)

[Of course. I wonder how long the lifespan of Hundred Wolves is.] (Hokuto)

[Since your evolution is out of ordinary, I don’t really know. But there is no mistake that we will live longer than human. In other words, are you planning to see the end of that human?] (Hundred Wolves)

[… It doesn’t matter.] (Hokuto)

[What?] (Hundred Wolves)

[I am fine with that.] (Hokuto)

There was a remorse that he couldn’t keep collectively perpetually, however he was glad to spend the remainder of his earlier life with the Grasp.

The time when the Grasp nursed whereas hugging him till the tip… it was a reminiscence that he may transfer on in satisfaction.

So…

[This time… it’s my turn to take care of him. What happen after that… I will consider it at that time.] (Hokuto)

At the moment, there is likely to be kids of Sirius.

He deliberate to look at the youngsters on behalf of the Grasp, and in some circumstances, it is likely to be good to take a journey with the elf, the spouse of his Grasp.

He felt despair interested by the longer term, however there was nothing he may do if he ignored the current second.

Till then, he would proceed to help the Grasp with all his may, and he wish to see him transfer on with happiness and smiles.

[Anyhow, you don’t have to worry. More importantly…] (Hokuto)

Because it didn’t actually matter if the Hundred Wolves understood or not, Hokuto was making an attempt to settle the true goal of coming right here.

[Please tell me more about Hundred Wolves. It’s because I want to be stronger.] (Hokuto)

It was uncommon for himself, who was a Hundred Wolves, to fall behind people and monsters.

Nevertheless, in an effort to defend folks, Hokuto knew properly that it was ineffective simply by being robust.

Though the Grasp was nonetheless rising, it was unimaginable for him to not develop up. So, any longer, not solely the Grasp, but in addition the wives and juniors… and future kids… he needed to guard all of them.

After that, the questions requested by Hokuto nonetheless went on, and when it was practically two hours, he was taught numerous data.

As Hokuto thought that the Grasp can be fear if he didn’t return quickly, he rounded up the speak and determined to interrupt up.

Now that he selected a distinct path from the Hundred Wolves earlier than him, there was nearly no motive to satisfy with it once more.

So, when he rotated whereas pondering that this could be a goodbye… the Hundred Wolves immediately referred to as to cease him.

[Oh yes. I have something I want to ask you…] (Hundred Wolves)

Hokuto, who heard the main points, overtly confirmed a disgruntled expression.

—

— Sirius —

“Welcome again, Hokuto.” (Sirius)

“…Woof.” (Hokuto)

Hokuto returned in about two hours from that point, however one thing was unusual.

He appeared in hassle…. No, he was exhibiting an expression as if saying that he couldn’t agree with one thing.

I used to be questioning if he can be glad with listening to significant speak from the Hundred Wolves, nevertheless it gave the impression to be completely different.

Nevertheless, since there have been no indicators of combating like within the daytime, I used to be pondering that they’d arguments, however… then, it made look.

[Do excuse me.] (Hundred Wolves)

For some motive, the Hundred Wolves that we thought that we might by no means see it once more, got here in entrance of us.

It didn’t intend to cover this time as a result of I used to be capable of sense its signal coming nearer, however I wasn’t certain why it confirmed up once more.

The Hundred Wolves, who stood subsequent to Hokuto and the curious us, opened his mouth whereas us.

[You don’t have to be so nervous. I have a request, human.] (Hundred Wolves)

“Request… is it?” (Sirius)

“Is there one thing we will do?” (Emilia)

[It’s not a big deal. But, before that… let me praise for taking care of my brethren.] (Sirius)

Whereas saying so, the Hundred Wolves put its left forefoot on the pinnacle of Hokuto who was subsequent to it.

Maybe, it needed to do one thing… because it was indebted due to its personal youngster, however Hokuto averted by transferring sideways on the velocity that left afterimage.

[…] (Hundred Wolves)

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

“““““…””””” (Sirius/Reus/Emilia/Fia/Reese)

“Hokuto, that was fast!” (Karen)

Was it as a result of we had been about to point out a depressing sight of Hokuto?

Because the silence glided by whereas envying how carefree Karen was, the Hundred Wolves lied on the spot as if nothing had occurred.

“Truly, I’ve one thing to ask you, human.] (Hundred Wolves)

“…Let’s neglect what occurred simply now.” (Sirius)

“Sure.” (Emilia)

‘Let’s not dwell with it.’

Then, the Hundred Wolves instructed us in regards to the requests, however I used to be stunned to listen to a wild voice that leaked out unintentionally.

[I want you to do this… what you call ‘Brushing’.] (Hundred Wolves)

“…Eh?” (Sirius)

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

[Are you asking them to refuse? Don’t say something foolish. Isn’t awesome to let them touch me?] (Hundred Wolves)

The Hundred Wolves had an awe-inspiring and gallant picture, however I by no means thought that he needed brushing. Furthermore, the half the place it conveniently defined was like between a guardian and a toddler.

[I’m not asking impossible thing. I’m just concern how much it is for you to the point of being captivated by this brushing.] (Hundred Wolves)

“I don’t actually thoughts doing it, however…” (Sirius)

Sadly, there was no brush appropriate for the large physique in entrance of us. So, the one method was to make use of the comb for Hokuto.

I considered brushing Hokuto when he returned, so once I picked up the comb devoted to Hokuto which was close by…

“Woof…” (Hokuto)

“…Sorry.” (Sirius)

Hokuto stared at me sadly.

Because it was solely this time, I stroke the pinnacle and persuaded Hokuto one way or the other. Then, I stood earlier than the Hundred Wolves.

This brush was nearly twice greater than the peculiar brush, however for the reason that Hundred Wolves was many occasions greater than Hokuto, it appeared small. Plus, it appeared like I used to be going to take a while to brush this large physique.

After I was determined the place to begin, Reese and Karen got here with a brush to assist me.

“I may even assist.” (Reese)

“Me too!” (Karen)

“Aah… my brush…” (Emilia)

“My brush…” (Reus)

Apparently, the brushes that the 2 of them had been holding had been brushes devoted to Emilia and Reus.

I didn’t need to use issues devoted to them for others, however for the reason that opponent this time was a Hundred Wolves which was additionally an absolute existence for Silver Wolfkin, they need to be honored if I needed to say so…

“That’s that, that is this…!” (Emilia)

“That’s my brushing!” (Reus)

The fixation surpassed the hierarchical relationship… huh?

Nicely, within the case of the siblings, they all the time keep along with Hokuto, so the sensation towards this Hundred Wolves is likely to be a bit completely different.

Anyhow, whereas I used to be stabbed on the again by the unhappy stares of Hokuto and the siblings, the brushing with a sense of nervous started.

[Hmm…] (Hundred Wolves)

“I see, the Hundred Wolves have completely different texture. Both method, it’s distinctive.” (Sirius)

[Houu…] (Hundred Wolves)

“Alright… It’s onerous with this forefoot this large.” (Reese)

[Ooh…] (Hundred Wolves)

“Kuhh–…” (Karen)

“Since Karen fell asleep, I’ll do as an alternative.” (Fia)

[…This winged person is surely bold.] (Hundred Wolves)

Because it was already late at evening, Karen fell asleep whereas brushing. I believed that she was crafty for sleeping on the again of the Hundred Wolves whom she stated she needed to experience.

After Karen was recovered from its again, Fia put her on a mattress and continued working for some time. Immediately, Hokuto was barking towards the Hundred Wolves.

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

[You said that was that enough? They haven’t finished half way, though. Human, do it at the next one more time.] (Hundred Wolves)

“Garururu…” (Hokuto)

[You always have it, so it should be fine, right? Aah, I don’t mind if you do it harder on the tail.] (Hundred Wolves)

Initially, it was the time for his brushing… and it appeared Hokuto was jealous.

The Hundred Wolves ordered quite a bit and it didn’t wag the tail or confirmed its stomach like Hokuto, however there was no mistake that it was in a very good temper.

It appeared comfy because it loved the texture of the comb whereas closing his eyes as if it was at present drained.

By the way in which, Hokuto was exhibiting his again, telling that he had turn into sulky.

[…That was good. I understand why he becomes weak because of this.] (Hundred Wolves)

“The brushes are small, so it was type of onerous.” (Sirius)

[Then, it’s fine to make a better brush. If there is a chance, I can have you brush me again.] (Hundred Wolves)

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

At that second, Hokuto got here in entrance of the Hundred Wolves and barked, telling him that was inexcusable.

He gave the impression to be fairly indignant, however the Hundred Wolves, who was fully relaxed, opened one in every of its eyes as if irritated.

[You’ve been noisy until now. The one who decides this is that human, so keep silent.] (Hundred Wolves)

“Aah… I’ve numerous issues, so I can’t promise you. However, I’ll give it some thought if you happen to come now and again to coach Hokuto.” (Sirius)

[…Alright. I will also think about it.] (Hundred Wolves)

Hundred Wolves had been existences that developed a number of occasions, so the one ones who may struggle Hokuto in the intervening time had been the excessive rating dragon, Asrad and Shishou.

Subsequently, I judged that it might be positive if it got here to see us now and again.

Hokuto, who perceive my intention, appeared to don’t have any alternative… so he reluctantly stopped interrupting.

After some time, when the brushing time was over, the Hundred Wolves ordered additional because it stopped being modest.

[By the way, I’m curious about the mana that you create. I want to taste it for a bit.] (Hundred Wolves)

“I don’t thoughts doing it, however I nearly give the whole lot to Hokuto at the moment, I can’t put an excessive amount of mana, alright?” (Sirius)

[It’s fine.] (Hundred Wolves)

I had completed consuming and correct relaxation since then, so there ought to be no drawback.

Then, I made a lump of mana which contained much less mana as requested, and once I tossed it to the Hundred Wolves’ mouth…

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

[Whattt!?] (Hundred Wolves)

Hokuto immediately got here from the facet and on the lump of mana.

He scoffed the mana fully like a chook swept away fried meals, and he escaped like a rabbit.

[Kuhh… I was careless!] (Hundred Wolves)

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

[You! How about I eat your mana!?] (Hundred Wolves)

Then, the tag recreation between the 2 Hundred Wolves started.

A excessive degree recreation of tag that working via the bushes like a wind and working across the mountains at extremely excessive velocity continued till simply earlier than we had been about to sleep.

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Further/Bonus Act 1 – Rental Brush

“I additionally need to brush large Hokuto!” (Karen)

“Nicely. It could be robust with Sirius alone, so lets assist him collectively?” (Reese)

“However, we don’t have brush, proper?” (Reese)

“Aah, sure. It’s completely different from my hairbrush, so… hey Emilia. Are you able to lend me your brush?” (Reese)

“Eh!?” (Emilia)

“Ah, uhm… if you happen to don’t prefer it…” (Reese)

“No, if it helps Sirius-sama’s work… kuhh!” (Emilia)

“It’s onerous to lend…” (Reese)

“I acquired a brush!” (Karen)

“Wait, Karen! That’s my brush!” (Reus)

“I’ll do it too!” (Karen)

“My brushhh!” (Reus)

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Further/Bonus Act 2 – The Cause

Prior to now, Sirius and others stayed in a sure inn in a small city…

The proprietor of the inn was a beastkin, so Hokuto was allowed to enter the inn.

Then, Hokuto walked together with his large physique via a slim hallway, whereas wagging his tail.

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

“It appears you’re in a very good temper.” (Sirius)

“In fact. That’s as a result of Sirius-sama can brush him slowly if it’s inside a room.” (Emilia)

And after they had been about to enter the room booked, Hokuto’s physique caught on the door.

“…Woof!” (Hokuto)

“Aniki! I can hear one thing is creaking!” (Reus)

“Wait a sec! Cease it or you’ll break the door!” (Sirius)

“Woof…” (Hokuto)

“Sorry. It seems like you may’t enter the constructing with this measurement.” (Sirius)

That day, Hokuto stayed in a steady with tears.

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[Hmm… is that human weak enough to the point you have to do all that?] (Hundred Wolves)

“Woof!” (Hokuto)

The Hundred Wolves nonetheless didn’t know the start of the rationale why Hokuto determined to turn into smaller.

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Further/Bonus Act 3 – Enter the Parody

Not solely Hokuto, Sirius additionally headed towards the Hundred Wolves.

Sirius shouted whereas wanting up on the Hundred Wolves who was mendacity on the upper rock.

“We should always launch Hokuto from the destiny of Hundred Wolves. Hokuto is free!” (Sirius)

[Silent, human! Get out of the way of Hundred Wolves. Our happiness are different from human–…] (Hundred Wolves)

“Woof…” (Hokuto)

“…He appears very glad when he snuggle a lot.” (Sirius)

[…Go home.] (Hundred Wolves)