A little bit of truth

"As long as she's connected to you, her life will always be in danger."

Raikisha's words gave Anon goosebumps. It wasn't the first time he had heard that if someone found out about his true identity, he would be in danger. The Spirit had already warned him about this and hinted at his past. But this was the first time that someone had directly told him that his existence was a danger to Susu. And it was unbearable. He did not want and could not expose Susa to such a threat.

"Who am I? And why are you all talking in riddles? Why don't you tell me directly who I am and why my existence is dangerous for Susu?" asked Anon in a fit of frustration and anger, still not believing what he had heard.

"Ho? According to you, I'm not the only one who knows about your identity, am I?" Raikishi sounded surprised. Remembering the day when Anon participated in the awakening ceremony and failed to awaken, she realized that if he had contact with someone, then perhaps it happened on that day. And she was not mistaken.

"Let me guess. Have you made contact with a spirit?" asked Raikishi, and her question startled Anon greatly.

"She knows about spirit!"—that's what he immediately realized after her words. With his abrupt behavior, when he heard the question, he gave his own answer, so he did not confirm what was already clear.

Seeing the shock on Anon's face, Raikishi only confirmed her assumption.

"Ha, it's written all over your face that it is. But don't be surprised. You do understand who I am, don't you?" she asked.

"What?" Anon still couldn't get over the shock. He didn't understand what this question meant. "Who is she? She is a fox, the ancestor of Susu, a rank 8 beast lord. Yes, that's right. She's a Rank 8 beast lord, which means she must be a very old monster who has lived for many years."

"I'm not going to brag about the fact that I've lived so long, and I haven't counted my years for a long time. Over the years, I've come across a lot of strange and amazing things. There were spirits among them, creatures that seemingly shouldn't exist in this world. I already talked to one of them once, and from his words, I realized that for some reason, spirits follow people like you," explained Raikishi, why she assumed that Anon had already encountered a spirit.

At that moment, Anon realized that he had made a mistake. In a fit of frustration and anger, after hearing Raikishi's words that he was a danger to Susu, he himself directly hinted that he had already met someone.

"This simplifies the situation somewhat. I'm sorry, Anon. It's not that I want to hide it and not tell you who you are. But we really can't do that. The reason lies in the very strange force that tried to interfere in my relationship with Susu," Raikishi wanted to dispel Anon's doubts about herself. She wanted to explain that she wasn't specifically hinting. She really can't tell him who he is.

She then began to explain why she believed that Anon's existence was dangerous for Susu. According to her, the power that draws people's attention away from Anon and makes them ignore him, the power that Anon called a curse, is not really a curse. It's exactly the opposite.

What Anon had always considered his curse was actually a blessing meant for people like him to shield them from the attention of outsiders. However, as Raikishi noted, good intentions often turn into even greater suffering and loneliness for their victims, which can break even the strongest people like Anon.

Anon couldn't believe it. All his suffering and misunderstanding were the result of someone's good intentions. It seemed absurd to him. He didn't know how his life would have turned out if it wasn't for Susu, who was always by his side.

Raikishi also warned him that as soon as the world finds out about his true identity, a real hunt will begin for him. This did not surprise Anon much, because the Spirit also told him that he would be hunted if they found out about his so-called true identity. This thought began to annoy Anon.

His surprise and shock were caused by Raikishi's words that the path he was destined for had nothing to do with the paths of beast tamers and contractors. To put it simply, she directly told him that he would not be able to sign a contract with Susu.

Upon hearing this revelation, Anon completely lost his will. "How... how is that? Why? Why can't I sign a contract with her?"—questions avalanched into his mind. He began to panic and despair. The very thought of it destroyed his entire will and dream. Instinctively, he hugged Susu tightly, afraid of losing her.

Susu, noticing the sudden changes in his mood, looked at her ancestor with hostility. She didn't have to think long. There was no one else in the house except the three of them. If there was a reason why Anon had changed so much, it was because of her ancestor.

Raikishi noticed the sudden change in his mood and could understand his feelings. She only sympathized with him, not wanting to deceive and give false hope. However, despite this, Raikishi felt unwell, and the gaze of her descendant only intensified this feeling.

From what she knew, the path Anon was supposed to take was very ancient, even older than the paths of beast tamers and contractors. At one time, this path was very powerful and desirable for many. However, due to a major catastrophe that happened several thousand years ago, this path was cursed and "cut off".

Over the following years, this path lost its grandeur, and the current beast tamers, beast lords, and contractors rose in its place. Raikishi understood that they were the main reason for their rapid decline and plight. But even after all this time, they have not disappeared, but, on the contrary, have become an integral part of the modern world.

Although this path is cursed, it still remains a part of this world, and those who are destined to be chosen will not stop appearing. This path will continue to attract those who are destined for it, condemning them to the sad fate of being "eaten" by the powerful of this world.

For the past three years, Raikishi had been watching Anon and was well aware of his desire to become a beast tamer or contractor in order to form a contract with her descendant. After the activation of the blessing, a special bond developed between them, and they became almost indispensable to each other. The realization that Anon was not destined to fulfill the wish of her descendant hurt him.

Looking at the two of them, Raikishi made a decision. She swore that from now on she would protect Anon and take care of him until he was strong enough to stand up for himself in this world. She would not abandon her descendant and would not allow others to offend him.

At the same time, she had some selfish thoughts.

"I'll have to be by his side while I guard him. Does that mean he can pet me whenever I want?"