Chapter 148: Man in Black 2 (Ch.148)

And so Neveah was unfazed when another of the hideous beasts emerged from the forest, it's beady eyes reflecting it's blood thirst.

It stood a short distance from Neveah, it's breaths loud and heavy as it's gaze settled on her, the thick stench it exuded clouded Neveah's nostrils and Neveah forced down the urge to retch.

The beast stood so close but did not attack, it only stared at Neveah... awaiting an order from the one seating on a branch above.

Neveah guessed he had been watching her, perhaps trailing her all along and she had not even noticed his presence until a moment ago.

"Who are you?" Neveah asked in a dark tone, referring to the strange man seated above.

"Nobody of interest..." The man replied casually.

"What do you want from me?" Neveah asked again.

"You are not the one I am after... the one of ruby scales... that is who I want." The man responded.

"And you hope to find him with me?" Neveah asked again.