Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

After traveling for about four hours and going through a few security checkups, they finally entered the most populated and most dangerous realm of Nebula.

The Beast Realm.

Two things about this realm—there are several kingdoms across the realm since this domain covers almost one-third of the whole planet's land region. So for better governance, several Kings were named based on their contribution during the great war.

However, rather than 'King,' they prefer to be called Tribal Chief.

Tribal Chiefs around the realm often get into collisions for several things, so they are not organized and peaceful like humans.

Well, human Monarchs have a reason they don't fight among themselves and that is their pitiful amount. There are majorly four kingdoms in the whole realm, as such, they believe maintaining peace could be the only way for them to deal with any kind of foreign danger.

Another thing about this realm—Elders.

Those beings who are considered the descendants of the Mighty Hero Kirb, who sacrificed himself during the great war, are treated as Elders. This is a post, not a lineage; that's why it's not necessary for those who possess the blood of Kirb can only be called an Elder.

It is decided based on their contribution to the world and their realm. And these people are respected by every Tribal Chief across the realm.

The invitation Alex received is from an Elder of the beast realm—a friend of Azeroth and possibly the most ancient being in this domain.

"It would take another two hours to reach there." The carriage driver informed them.

Celestria stretched her arms as she said, "It's boring."

Rebecca nodded, "Agreed. If only we knew the way..." The pace of carriage was awfully slow in the eyes of these supernatural entities.

However, they have no other choice. Not only did they not know the direction, but they were also unaware of the field restrictions, which might land them in prison.

"Be a little patient. It's a part of the training." Natasha, in her usual stern voice, called out.

Jullie, who was pouring some orange juice she brought along, asked, "Will you be accompanying us to the human realm, Natasha?"

The Vampire Princess slightly shook her head, "I will be heading back. My responsibility is to keep you safe until you are within this domain."

Visiting the human realm without permission was not possible for Natasha. The last time—when she sensed her Father—it was an emergency so she broke the rules.

Alex heaved a sigh, "I just hope they don't keep us here for long-" Suddenly, a shiver ran down Alex's spine and his eyes narrowed in alert.

Hearing his words coming to an abrupt halt, everyone turned to look at the silver head, as Sarah asked, "Alex?"

"Someone is calling...." Alex didn't know why but he heard a cry for help which didn't arrive from far away. And for some reason, he couldn't stop himself from responding to the call, as he jumped out of the carriage.

"Alex?!" Celestria called out, seeing the boy breaking the carriage doors in the rush and heading towards the south.

Rebecca followed her instincts and rushed out as well.

Alex didn't know why, but his skin crawled upon hearing that loud cry.

It felt like it was someone familiar who called out...someone very close to him.

However, it was impossible, considering all those people about whom he cared were with him.

Then—

"Ah!" Alex finally caught the figure of a young girl rushing in his direction. She was about four feet tall and was wearing a ragged piece of clothing.

Her hair was disheveled, her face pale, and while she ran, she kept looking behind, as if someone was chasing her.

*Dhak*

Alex wasn't able to move away and the girl crashed into him, resulting in her fall.

"Nngh ..." She groaned upon falling on her butt.

Alex looked down at the silver-haired girl who had eyes full of tears. His heart was beating strongly enough to be heard.

With his breath caught in his throat, he crouched to her face level.

The girl was startled as she looked at Alex.

Red eyes met blue. No words were exchanged between the two but neither Alex showed impatience nor the girl seemed as scared as before.

"Who is-" Celestria, who was about to walk forward and ask him, was stopped by Sarah.

The Saintess shook her head towards the Princess with a frown on her face

Natasha, as well, felt a very familiar presence from the little girl but she didn't come between them.

Alex slowly raised his hand before the girl.

The girl mirrored his movement and raised her hand too.

Very cautiously, Alex moved his hand toward hers.

The girl flinched first, but once his skin touched her, she didn't show caution and allowed their palms to be connected.

Alex took a sharp breath as suddenly, a series of memories began flowing down his head.

His eyes widened slightly as he read her memories ever since she woke up in this world, to the point she ran away.

He saw it...what caused her to be so fearful. And those memories shook him down to his core.

'Curse...she is...'

[Yes. She is my daughter.]

Alex gritted his teeth, 'Why didn't you try to protect her?'

[Because I didn't have a way to help her. But now, I think I can trust you.]

Alex realized that venting on the Curse was pointless. He was not connected to Alex until not so long ago, so there was no way for the Curse to get in contact with his children even if he wanted to.

"What is your name, child?" Alex softly asked as he rested his hand on her head.

The girl didn't flinch this time...feeling a familiar warmth from Alex that told her that he wasn't dangerous.

She parted her mouth to respond, but,

"Awaaagh..." Only a sound was produced from her throat but no comprehendible word came out.

The girl instantly closed her mouth upon realizing that she couldn't mutter her name. Her eyes turned moist as she lowered her gaze.

Alex frowned as he asked, "You can't talk?"

When he asked that, the girl parted her mouth and showed him.

Her tongue...was removed.

And her teeth...most of them were pulled off except for the molars.

Alex's anger flared as he again connected with her memories—and soon found out the reason.

*Crunch* *Crunch*

The girl trembled upon hearing the sound of hurried footsteps.

Her whole body was quivering as she turned towards the forest and curled in fear.

Alex's heart trembled to see the child being so traumatized.

"Sarah." He called out, and in the next instance, he felt the woman standing beside him.

"Please take care of her."

The Saintess didn't ask a question before picking the girl in her arms and stepping back

She sensed by their actions and Alex's tone that the child was abused. And the one who abused her was also approaching.

The little one was so terrified that she didn't even protest when Sarah picked her up. Rather, she was snuggling in the embrace as if trying to hide from a monster.

"She is my sister...." Natasha voiced in a daze. It was clear now that the small child held the same essence as Natasha.

Celestria shuddered, seeing the teeth marks on the little one's legs, arms, and neck.

'What kind of demon it is...' She muttered with her fists clenched.

Alex just stood there, with his hands crossed behind his back, until it appeared.

Standing at a height of eight feet was a feral beast. The face of a hyena, long limbs, and curved legs.

Long black fur and golden eyes, which were currently filled with hunger, searched around the place.

"Where is she? Where did you take her?!" He growled, his eyes never stopping even once.

Finally, when he caught the child in the arms of Sarah, he jolted towards her—however,

*TING*

A greenish barrier appeared before Sarah and the others that prohibited the beast from reaching his target.

Gritting his teeth, the monster kept clawing the barrier but to no avail. It was a Monarch-rank barrier after all.

Finally, the hyena turned towards the only person who wasn't inside the barrier.

"Hey, man...can you tell your woman to give me that girl...s-she is my food...and I need to eat her right now or I will go insane..."

Alex smiled at the being, "Oh, so she is your food who ran away from you. But can't you catch someone else? I am sure your-"

"You don't understand! She is the perfect meal! Her bones and flesh...she just tastes perfect! And the best part? She can fucking regenerate! Hahaha! It's like she was born to satiate my hunger!!!"

The monster started laughing like a madman.

If not for Jullie, Natasha might have attacked the beast already.

Celestria and Sarah also didn't have a good expression. However, they all left the judgment to Alex.

The silver head, on the other hand, very calmly raised his hand and when his hand dropped, the world before the monster's eyes, turned black.

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.