Chapter 10

Myohan didn't hesitate to walk away. He didn't have to hear more of what Sajun was saying, nor did he have any reason to listen. He regretted coming and wasting his time. He turned to go home, but then the wind carried Sajun's voice to his ears.

"I heard you're looking for the twelve zodiac animals?"

That made Myohan's feet stop immediately. How did he know about it? Had he heard him and the others talking at the library? Or by the taps? He could make more than one or two guesses.

Sajun smiled like a serpent and took a step towards him. He said soothingly, "Let me help you."

"No."

The reply came without any hesitation. Myohan retrieved his bag without even looking at Sajun.

"Is that all? I'm going, then."

"But then people will find out you're a cat."

Sajun could hear the sound of a breeze. It all happened in the blink of an eye. Myohan came to him and grabbed him by his collar.