Hellhounds were purely devils of the fire elent. In order to treat their ailnts, providing them with fire mana was often the most effective treatnt thod. However, the black egg was in its most primal formit probably didnt possess the ability to convert mana into energy, at least thats what I thought. In other words, all that fla breathing was probably in vain.
Still, the heart wrenching scene continued for another ten minutes or so till the Cerberus finally ran out of mana and was unable to continue. As it laid on the floor, the fatigue it had was laid bare for all to see. Even amidst all that however, the grief reflected in its eyes overwheld any sort of tiredness it felt, and stabbed into our hearts like a burning knife. It gave out a string of woof woofs as if it was crying, all the while rubbing its three heads against the black egg. From ti to ti, it would give the egg a tender lick reminiscent of a kiss
Seeing that, my already broken heart shattered even further. The pitiful sight of it laying there and crying reminded of Mo Ci long ago. Back then, she didnt have to die at all; she simply had to give up on that devil egg and she would have survived. However, she didnt do that, instead choosing to give birth to that egg in a pristine condition. For that, she ultimately gave up her life
Was that a mothers love? Most likely. In order to protect their children, mothers were willing to do anything after all. If that wasnt love, what was?
Perhaps there was sothing I could do to help it? That egg might not be of the sa species as , but its still a child. Speaking of children, Ancarins belly must be pretty big by now. By my estimation, there shouldnt be much ti left before its born
Sweetie, pass one of the elental cores.
Here you go, Mama. Prior to this, I fashioned a tiny box for Mo Na to store those cores for the sake of convenience. The little box ca with its own bone chain to prevent any accidental loss, and was attached to Mo Nas waist. The mont I gave it to her, Mo Na instantly fell in love with the box fashioned out of Fla Devouring Fish bones, and would often play with it.
Opening up the box, she passed one of the Five-stars Fire Elental Cores. Mama, are you going to give this to it?
Thats right, even though we had so unpleasantness between us just now, I can completely understand its desire to protect its child no matter the cost.
Such was my personality in this world and even back on Earth. Often I would do things that people found inexplicable simply because of my sentintal nature. Even after sacrificing my own interests to help a complete stranger, I wouldnt leave my na behind. That applied to people who were most likely out to scam as well. Despite knowing that the other party was most likely a con artist, I couldnt bring myself to ignore a person asking for help. What happened if he really needed help? That was the biggest fear I had even amidst my fear of being cheated.
Those who knew would often joke about embodying the term good samaritan more than the words themselves.
After all, I never left my na behind on purpose or even made a note of it.
(TL: A reference to so Chinese drama figure was omitted here since it wouldnt translate well. The aning was preserved though. )
The cores were supposed to be given to No.3 and Big 4 but because of trust issues, I decided to keep them in reserve till now. Seeing as this mother was in dire straits right now, giving it to her was as good of a use for them as whatever I had planned before. Simply put, this was my way of showing respect for a mothers love.
I received the elental core from Mo Na and placed it beside the Cerberus.
Woof
It listlessly stared at but as soon it felt the surge of fire energies from the core, it abruptly stood up and gave a disbelieving stare. It probably thought of devils like as devious and the complete antithesis to the word kindness. Such a figure actually showed such generosity to a stranger and an enemy no less! That was sothing the Cerberus simply couldnt comprehend no matter how hard it tried.
The Cerberus gingerly probed the core with its claw; perhaps it wanted to confirm whether or not the core was safe or perhaps it simply wanted to check if I was ssing with it.
Thats for you, it might just be of use to you. I pointed at the core before pointing at the almost lifeless black egg. Thats a Five-star Fire Elental Core, Im not entirely sure what it can do but it should at least be able to replenish energy.
Hearing that, the Cerberus gave a grateful look before promptly pressing the egg against the core.
Then, sothing miraculous happened. The mont the core ca into contact with the black egg, the energies within the core flowed into the egg even without needing any sort of guidance.
The egg knows how to absorb those energies by itself? Or was the core sending its energies into the egg automatically?
I had no way of knowing which of the two it was but that really didnt matter now. As ti passed, the energy within the core decreased while the life force within the egg increased almost to a breaking point.
The mont the energies crossed that threshold, we heard a crack echo throughout the air. Soon after, a tiny little puppys head could be seen sticking out of the egg.
It was a black puppy that was completely jet black all over except for so red patterns running through its fur, and looked remarkably similar to a chinese farm dog.
Bark bark bark bark! The little puppys clarion call was filled with life, completely different from the dying wreck it was just monts ago.
The puppy surveyed its surroundings for a mont and upon noticing that Cerberus lying on the floor, it excitedly barked.
By now, the Cerberus was beyond tired but the joy it felt was visible on its haggard faces. Lowering one of its heads, it gently licked the fur on its childs body. In response to that, the little black puppy humd in pleasure before rubbing its little noggin against the fur of the Cerberus.
Seeing such a heartwarming sight, I was instantly filled with a sense of satisfaction that could have only co from performing a good deed. Even if I had just lost a Five-stars core, it was completely worth it.
Mama, look at them, Mo Na feels so happy right now. As the little scamp wrapped her arms around my back, she quietly leaned in and whispered in my ears. Seeing that little puppy pop out of the egg like that is so interesting, Mo Na wants to give birth to a baby too.
What the heck, youre just two months old! Did you really have to enter into the giving-birth stage right away?! Also, if any potato dares to touch my daughter, I swear Ill dice him up and feed him to the dogs! Dont doubt for a second!
Completely oblivious to the damage her words did to but still aware of my sullen look, Mo Na asked in a concerned voice: Whats wrong Mama? Your face isnt looking too good.
Sweetie, giving birth isnt sothing you should joke about. Youre still young, wait till youre older before saying that.
In order to maintain the peace in our little group, I made sure to explain the matter to her. However, just after I said that, she said sothing that made explode right away.
As if she was swearing an oath, or just marking her target, she waved her fist in the air before saying: Okay! Once Mo Na grows up, Mo Na will have a baby with Mama!
I swear shes trying to kill here.
No longer willing to waste more ti on this topic, I promptly changed the topic: Theres nothing more noble than a mothers love.
Mothers love? She looked at , confused. Did Mama say a mothers love?
Thats right. A mothers love is the unreserved love a mother shows to her children. I gently rubbed her head and smiled. That Cerberus had been protecting her child all this while. Even though she knew that there was a chance that it wouldnt succeed, she still didnt give up till we appearedperhaps in her eyes, we were potential threats to her baby so she attacked ushonestly, I never expected that we would end up helping her.
Mo Na blinked her eyes and in a voice as clear as day, said: But Mamathat big doggieis a male dog.
Male?
Mo Na nodded her. Mhm, male.
Kill pleasesoone tell wheres the nearest hole I can hide myself inplease.
Looking around, I saw No.3 and Big 4 promptly turn their heads away as if they heard nothing at all; Big 4 even whistled a little ditty to emphasize that point
In the midst of my sha-induced ntal collapse, the middle head of the Cerberus, which was still snuggling against his child, barked once to catch my attention. Seeing look at him, he nodded his head at before taking a few steps forward and turning around to face again. Seeing stand there, he called out once more and beckoned for to follow him with his head. He then turned around and continued walking.
He wants to follow him?
Dont tell my determination has finally been recognized by the heavens? Is this my reward?
Follow it, quick. Lets see where he plans on leading us to. As if I had just struck the lottery, I excitedly chased after the footsteps of the Cerberus.
Doesnt this happen all the ti in novels? After helping a sentient beast, they would hand out a reward like leading their saviour to a treasure trove or sothing. Judging by his attitude, it has to be sothing good! I wonder what kind of divine weapon will I find there? Honestly, Im not asking for much, just a divine weapon or two is enough. But if Im offered seven or eight of them, I wont say no either!
Mama, wheres the big doggie leading us to?
No idea, but Papa feels its definitely going to be a good thing.
Mo Na tilted her head and asked: Really?
Really really. I gave a confident smile and said: You must trust your Papas instincts.
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