บท 77: Let's hurry now...

"Do you think I could sneak it inside with me?" Aether finally voiced his query, his eyes shifting between Delphine and the snake.

"Well, taming a creature isn't uncommon, but..." Delphine's response trailed off, her expression reflecting a mix of understanding and unease.

Aether caught her implication immediately.... Slave!!

Aether pondered his options. It was evident that the snake had formed some kind of attachment to him, possibly due to his sedu--ahem, Unknown reasons.

Let's go with that!!

He hesitated, unsure of the implications of taking the snake with him.

"Should I leave it here and retrieve it later..." Aether mused quietly to himself, weighing the consequences of his decision.

"~SSSS~"

Before Aether could finalize his decision, the small white snake hissed and leapt onto Aether's head, fixing him with a fierce glare.