章節 123: Hospital (7)

Juin hesitated for a while before nodding. 

"In which case, you are kind of a wild card," Mr. Thompson said. He then looked at Cyrus and asked, "Before this, did anyone see your human face?" 

Cyrus shook his head. "I was in my original form until I arrived here…"

"Good," Mr. Thompson said and looked back at Juin. "That makes him a wild card too… When you finally decided on a group, just say that Cyrus is a beast who is also your pet, but don't mention his true identity. That way, Cyrus and you can be considered as one entity, and he won't be forced into joining as well."

"A pet?!" Cyrus gasped indignantly. "I'm an almighty Zheng!" 

"Unless you enjoy being captured and tortured, I'd suggest you do as you're told," Mr. Thompson said with a stern expression. "We are trying to keep the both of you alive for as long as possible."

Cyrus pouted and folded his arms angrily. "This is stupid!"