Chapter 44: THE MYSTERIOUS HUSKY

VIVIAN / EMELIANNA

Vivian held the little Husky in her arms, gently stroking its soft fur.

The puppy seemed perfectly comfortable and its eyes closed.

Arin, however, was having a complete breakdown.

"My Lady!"

She pointed at the animal. "Where did you pick up a baby wolf?!"

Vivian blinked. "A wolf?"

"Yes! A wolf!"

Arin looked around nervously.

"Please return it before someone sees us! If we get caught with a Wolf Beast, we could be arrested! You know they are rare and important to Haxia."

Vivian hugged the puppy closer. "It was abandoned by its parents. Besides, it’s not a wolf. It’s a Husky dog. Don’t you know husky?"

Arin stared at her. "A what?"

"A Husky."

"What is a Husky? I have never heard such a name. Is it their name?"

Vivian looked down at the puppy. "This."

Arin pointed at it.

"That is a wolf."

"No, it’s a dog."

"It has four legs, fur, sharp teeth and a tail!"

"So does a dog."

"That makes no sense!"

Robot 99 suddenly approached.

His eyes scanned the puppy.

[SCANNING...]

[SPECIES: UNKNOWN.]

[POWER LEVEL: UNKNOWN.]

[CLASSIFICATION: WOLF BEAST.]

[HUMAN TRANSFORMATION ABILITY: NONE DETECTED.]

Robot 99 paused.

Then displayed:

[CONCLUSION: WOLF BEAST WITH NO HUMAN FORM.]

Arin’s face immediately relaxed. "Oh."

She placed a hand over her chest.

"If it can’t take human form, then we’re safe. It’s not from the wolf clan. It might be husky like you claimed."

She looked at Vivian. "But you still have to return it."

Vivian nodded.

"Fine. If the owner makes a missing-person..."

She stopped. "Missing-pet post, we can give it back."

The puppy licked her chin.

Vivian’s heart melted. "I’ve always wanted a pet dog."

She kissed its fluffy head. "So this is my happiness."

Arin rolled her eyes. "Just don’t kill it later."

When they returned home, Vivian immediately carried the puppy to her room.

Then she headed straight for the bathroom.

The moment the Husky saw the bathtub, its ears stood up.

It looked at Vivian. Then at the bathtub. Then back at Vivian.

Vivian smiled sweetly. While the husky saw a smile of a pervert trying to take advantage of him.

"Come on baby. Let’s have a cool bath. I will scrub you clean. You will love me.!"

The Husky jumped off her arms and backed far away from her.

"Come here."

It backed away faster. Vivian took one step forward. The Husky turned around and bolted.

"Hey!"

Vivian chased after it.

The puppy ran around the bathroom like its life depended on it.

"Stop!"

The husky barked with its little voice.

She said, "You’re so dirty! So I got to wash you."

The Husky suddenly squeezed between Vivian’s legs.

Vivian lost her balance.

"Whoa!"

She fell forward and landed on the floor.

The Husky tried to escape. Vivian quickly grabbed it. "Got you! You wanted to hurt mummy and I will punish you for that with a cold bath."

The puppy struggled furiously.

Vivian held it against her chest and stroked its head.

"You look so dirty, so I have to wash you first. You don’t want to smell like a pig right? You should thank your god for meeting a good and sweet owner like me."

The Husky glared at her.

"I’m sorry, okay? I will be gentle."

The puppy’s eyes widened in disbelief.

What is this female doing?

How dare she insult my dignity!!

And now she’s apologizing like she’s doing me a favor?!

Vivian carried it toward the bathtub. "I know Huskies hate bathing."

The puppy froze.

Husky? What ridiculous name is that?

Vivian filled the bathtub with warm water and gently placed it inside.

The puppy immediately began splashing.

"Hey! Don’t move!"

Water flew everywhere. Vivian wiped her face.

"You’re naughty! But I like you."

The Husky looked offended.

I am a noble beast!

Vivian picked up her body wash. "Let’s get you clean."

She carefully washed its fur.

The puppy’s expression became increasingly miserable.

This is humiliating.

Then Vivian gently lifted it. She turned the puppy over to wash its belly.

Her eyes suddenly widened. "Oh."

She looked at the puppy.

"So you’re a male dog."

The Husky’s cheeks somehow turned bright red. Its entire body stiffened.

THUD! It fainted from the humiliation.

Vivian stared at it.

"...Did you just fall asleep? The bath must be refreshing right?"

From inside her hair, Beeny’s tiny voice suddenly sounded.

"Vivian!!!"

Vivian replied. "What?"

"You’re not supposed to bathe a male beast!"

Vivian blinked. "Why?"

"Only their parents and spouse are allowed to see them like that!"

Vivian stared at the unconscious puppy.

Then rolled her eyes. "It’s my pet now. So I can do whatever I want."

Beeny went completely silent.

A few seconds passed. Then she muttered under her breath. "That’s definitely not a pet dog..."

After the bath, Vivian dried the Husky and carried it to her bed.

The puppy was still unconscious.

She gently placed it on the soft blanket. "Sleep well."

The Husky curled into a ball and slept.

Vivian sat beside the bed and stretched.

Finally, she crossed her legs and relaxed.

"Ah..."

She closed her eyes.

Her consciousness sank into the familiar golden sea.

The moment Vivian appeared inside her Sea of Consciousness, the golden Lotus began to glow.

Its petals swayed gently.

Then...Two golden eyes opened in the center of the flower.

Vivian stared at it. The Lotus stared back. Vivian crossed her arms.

"Now tell me."

Her eyes narrowed. "What the hell are you?"

The Lotus remained silent for a moment.

Then its voice echoed across the golden sea.

"I am the Flower Guardian of your White Fox ancestors."

Vivian’s eyes widened. "Flower Guardian?"

"Yes."

The Lotus’s golden light became brighter.

"I was passed down through generations, from only qualified female to another."

Vivian listened carefully.

"You are the only one chosen to awaken me."

A strange warmth spread through her chest.

The Lotus continued.

"And you are the only one capable of carrying the power needed to restore and raise the Fox Bloodline name again."

Vivian frowned. "Raise what Fox Bloodline? How is that my business?"

Astronova Mansion

The atmosphere inside the mansion was tense.

Several Federation officials were searching every corner. They were the Federation Zerg search team.

Some used scanners to examine the walls, floors and furniture.

Others released their mental abilities, sweeping through the mansion in search of any remaining Zerg traces.

A third official stood before a holographic screen, reviewing the security recordings from the attack.

Emelianna sat calmly in the main hall.

Her expression was cold.

After several minutes, a high-ranking female official approached.

She stopped several steps away and bowed deeply.

"My Royal Princess."

Emelianna lifted her eyes. "Anything?"

The female official swallowed hard. She was extremely cautious of what to say. "We detected a Zerg trace."

Emelianna’s eyes narrowed. "And?"

The official hesitated. "In the brain of the Orc maid."

Silence filled the room.

"We found clear evidence that the Orc’s body had been occupied by a Zerg. Her core was eaten."

Emelianna’s fingers tightened around her glass cup.

"But?"

"We searched the entire mansion."

The official lowered her head. "We found no other Zerg traces or attack on another beast."

Emelianna’s expression instantly darkened.

A terrifying wave of heat spread through the room.

Flames flickered around her body. The air was so hot it could fry a small beast.

Her voice was sharp. "Do you mean I’m lying about the attack?"

The female official immediately trembled. Her legs were shaking. She was trying to stand still and not fall from.Emelinna spiritual power.

"No, My Princess!"

She bowed repeatedly.

"No! The attack happened. We have confirmed that the Zerg entered the Orc’s body."

"Then why did you find nothing else?"

"We... we don’t know, My Princess."

Emelianna stared at her for several seconds and she took back her power.

Then calmly sat back.

She crossed her legs and took a slow sip from her cup.

The female official remained frozen in place.

Emelianna finally spoke. "I don’t have to teach you what to say, do I?"

The official’s face paled. "No, My Princess. I know what to report."

"Good."

The officials immediately bowed and left.

A few moments later, Elena entered the room.

"Mother."

Emelianna looked up. "I told you not to come out while the officials were here."

Elena frowned. "You said they were investigating the attack."

"They were."

Emelianna placed her cup down.

"The news reported that you were attacked. If those officials saw you walking around perfectly fine, what do you think they would assume?"

Elena crossed her arms. "But we’re the Phoenix Clan."

Her expression was proud.

"None of those officials would dare go against us. And I’m a Saintess. Why should I hide?"

Emelianna sighed. "I’m sorry, my precious princess."

She reached for Elena’s hand. "But I have to be careful."

Elena’s expression softened slightly. Then she smiled.

"Mother."

"What is it?"

"I found the female soldier."

Emelianna’s eyes sharpened.

"Which female soldier?"

"The one who pushed that female..."

Elena’s lips curled into a cold smile. "The one who is trying to seduce Caelan. Lydia reported Caelan was keeping another Female."