Morning came. When I was done, I ran into the woods, but I couldnt find her. Theyre gone. The hour grieved. It felt like a hole had been made in his chest. I caught two birds with one stone and went home.
On the way, I heard a rustle under a bush. I looked it up. Oh horror theres a little magical raccoon. Just a baby. Just born and all wounded. Probably, the wolves wanted to eat, but could not cope, here is the body of one lying next to it. Ill need his hide. I took it off. The raccoon came up to me and licked my hand. I examined it. The raccoon girl. Pretty girl. With a healing spell, he cured the baby. She came alive. I cut off a piece of the wolf and fed it with my hand. She was eating. It was delicious. I patted the baby. She liked it, I like it too, its so soft and fluffy. He conjured up some water and gave her a drink. I guess I havent eaten properly since my mother died. I started getting ready to go home. She came with me.
Dont come with me. Theyll kill you in the village. Shes not in what room. Youll live here. I dug out a badger hole, put some grass and wolf meat. I need to give you a name. You cant get rid of me. She licked my hand. Paris, thats what theyll call you. Ill come to you. There are no friends left in the village. At least there will be a friend in the forest. Magical raccoons are good trackers, and a pet can help me teach my abusers a lesson. She seemed to understand and fell asleep in her new home. I ran home. Then he came to check on the beast for two days. She was so happy to see me.
On the third day, I arrived in the small town of Kau. We need to buy new equipment. Maybe Ill sell the skins in varnish.
Hey, kid. Selling skins again. Said the familiar Uncle Yegorian drakonid. Draconians were not much different from humans, except that they had wings and small horns.
But look at Uncle Yegorian. I dumped some skins out of the bag on his counter.
So thats two coppers. Thats five coppers. He started counting. So here are five silver coins. And dont give them to the folder. Or else hell get drunk again. Better buy ice cream or sweets. Buy some clothes, and the way you walk like a ragamuffin. By the way, I have one outfit-only one silver one. He pulled out a stale-looking doublet.
No, Uncle, Im fine as it is. I wont wear such rags. And someone to show off to. In the forest and in the field, you dont need beautiful clothes. But in front of a beautiful demon with red hair, I would like to dress up nicely. Something in my heart ached.
Kid. Why are you holding on to your heart? Fell in love means. It doesnt matter. I have love potions. Five gold pieces and its yours. Add it to the water or pour it on yourself. You can do it all night.
No, youre not an uncle. Im too young for this. And yet shes gone, I dont know where to find her.
All right, kid. You know where to find me.
I left Uncle Yegorians house to buy a bow and arrow. And I know where I need to go. I walked for a long time. There was an inconspicuous sign in a dark corner that read Stuff.
Oh, my dear. Come in. A pleasant-looking lamia was standing behind the counter. Lamias called people who were snakes from the waist down.
Good day, Uncle Marcos. I need a new bow, otherwise the old one has become quite bad. I put it on the table. Its in exchange for a surcharge. As always. Ive done it more than once.
Youre lucky. We have a new delivery. Some rogue adventurers came in about an hour ago. They sold me a magical raccoon skin and various old equipment.
And the demon with red hair was called Elsa?
Yes, a beauty. And youre a kid who knows her. Liked to see. Thats how my heart rate grew. We lamias have good hearing and vision. Although it is already visible. But heres my advice. You village boy cant handle it. Shell eat you up in bed. Trust my experience. I have a demon wife myself. He even looked sad.
Where did they go?
You wont catch up, kid. Better look at the goods here is her bow. Old of course but. He pulled it out from behind the counter
I immediately grabbed it. The pleasant smell of demon perfume filled my nose. Same as back then.
Ill take it.
I see you care about her. Ill give it to you for a silver one. Although it costs more than ten. But you wouldnt have left without him. I see the dope of love. Throw it off your head. You dont need this.
I paid for it, ran around town looking for it, but couldnt find it, and went home. Then he spent an hour hugging her, hugging her, kissing her. I couldnt sleep tonight.
The next few days were fun. I used to come to the woods after lunch and play with Parisa. Shes a very cute raccoon. She understood commands. With her, hunting became a game. Its very fast. If you tell her to find something, shell have something in her mouth. I found medicinal herbs easily. Especially rare ones. Probably a natural talent. Over time, I began to notice strange looks from her. Conscious or something. More and more, I began to trust her. I bathed her, fed her. Treated for lice. She was licking my face. You can even say that he loved her as a pet.
Chapter 2 The Stone
Everything was going well. Five years have passed. Im eighteen. Legal age. I didnt have a holiday like in other families. My father still drinks a lot. But apparently, the fact that hes an elf gives him vitality. Thyme keeps picking on me. But in a different way. He says Ill be poor forever, and hes going to college soon. Well, maybe hell finally leave me alone. My pet raccoon has grown into a one-and-a-half meter beast. And it helps me a lot. I dont sell a lot of skins, otherwise they will immediately guess something is wrong and start asking unnecessary questions. In the city, he began casually buying books on animal domestication, along with with many other books on herbs and mushrooms. Gold had to be spent on two interesting books called Taming demons an old book completely worn out and The Evolution of animals. I trained her on it. The book is very interesting, it says that all magical animals can evolve into a human form. I really like the idea of making Paris human. He will help me in the field and in the processing of hides, too. Maybe Ill teach you how to cook. But heres where shell live. Although what to think about it, she is still not a human. The demon lady was never seen again. Too bad she was beautiful.
But while I was thinking, my pet ran off somewhere. I looked around, but there was nowhere to find it. I went to look for it. I see hes digging the ground. Again, probably found a den of giant worms with a meter growth and wants to profit. I didnt bother him. Although it is tame, but when there is it is better not to approach it. Instincts, after all. But this is something else. He pulls out a rock. Large in appearance meter by meter. Coming up.
What you found, girl. When she heard me, she began to lick my hand. So affectionate. Hisses on the stone, scratches. What is it? It looks older. I put my hand up.
Hey, kid. So a new vessel has arrived. We need to go around. A strange substance has entered me. She tried to take control of me. But something didnt work out. What a strong spirit. It happens in two cases. Or youre a hero like never before. Or you are so much rotten life that you outplayed it and did not bend to the changing world. I bent it down myself.
I knew that the soul of the demon lord Alejandro was here in the woods since I was a child. So I trained from the book Taming Demons that I bought a long time ago.
Then you cant be conquered. So well have to be friends. As you know, my name is Demon Lord Alejandro. How many years have I been in my prison, mortal friend?
Five thousand years. And Im not a mere mortal Im a quarter elf and therefore immortal. So be more polite. Otherwise, I know a spell that will drag you back into the stone. Check my thoughts, demon.
So thats it. Youre an interesting specimen. An elf and a catman indeed. You really know the spell. Youve prepared well. This is the first time this has happened to me. I come to this world like this periodically once in thousands of years. Before that, all the people who found me were weaklings. And youre absolutely unique. That is, special.
I know that already. Now here are my rules.
So its very interesting that you also set a rule for me.
And shut up, demon. I raised my hand to the stone, and Parisa licked the other. If you say a word, Ill put it back and bury it. He was silent. First, I decide when you can talk, but at other times you dont. Second, you will share your knowledge with me, but you will not tell me what to do. Third, any disobedience from you will return to the stone immediately. Fourth, you have no right to harm me. Any violation and youre back in jail. Thats all for now, but the rules can be added. Therefore, swear that you will fulfill all the requirements.
I swear. At his words, my body was covered in a bright light. Level increased to tenth. Its already good. You really are an interesting fellow. Well definitely be friends. And what do you want? How can I help you?
Im looking for a lady. But before I meet her, I want to get stronger.
And love. Ill give you some free advice, my friend. Love burns worse than a flame.
I know, not a brat. But first, help me turn my magical beast into a human being. So I have a book.
All right, read the last spell in the book with me.
He began to read the text, and I repeated it in a strange language. My pet didnt respond. But when she finished repeating the words to him, she was literally pounding. She rolled on the floor, spitting. Then she stopped abruptly. A bright light illuminated everything around me, and moments later, an eighteen-year-old girl appeared in front of me. She was wearing a bright yellow sundress and a small blue hat.
Hey, friend. Youre a human beast now.
At priv.".privv hi. Her pleasant voice said. I really liked the freckles on my face and the blonde hair. Shes not exactly pretty, but shes not ugly either.
Well be friends like before. I want you to be my family. Kind of like the sister I never had.
I agree, little brother.
We hugged each other. Im so glad I got a sister.
Ill pack my things and well go around the world together. But to others, youre my wife. This is necessary so that you dont get molested. Good. There are many bad people in the world.
I understand. The human world is cruel. My mother was killed by a demon thing. But I understand you want to go with her. Well, as you say.
Well discuss that later. Wait here.
I went inside
Demon, what should I tell her so that she wont be offended, I thought she would become obedient and wont remember who killed her mother.