Chapter 48: Dark Familiar

‘Princess, look out!’ Viex yelled in my mind and grabbed me using his tails to pull me out of the way as Custard charged at me. I let out a yelp when I felt the intensity of the air when he landed. Our eyes met briefly before Viex placed me on his back and secured me with his tail.

‘What the hell is wrong with you!?’ Viex growled at Custard. ‘You let an evil spirit possess you just as you are about to become a royal familiar? How shameful. You even attacked our princess!’ Viex chastised him.

In response, Custard lowered his front legs to the ground and growled. I was stunned. His beautiful white fur whenever he transformed was now as black as night. Paired with his red eyes and horn, he looked like a literal evil spirit.

He barked loudly and lunged at us again. Viex held his ground and used two of his six tails to throw Custard to the side. Custard skidded harshly, leaving marks on the ground.