A Former Police Officer Who Died And Get A Second Life!

Chapter 186: A Frightened Child

Since Joa’s hands had been full, Mayo had wrapped its body around the child to protect him.

Seeing that neither of them was hurt, Qiong Xing felt relieved.

"I hope we never run into them again," he said. "But judging from how they acted, that’s probably not going to happen. Just in case, we should tell Albe and the others to keep watch around the hideout."

"Yeah," Joa agreed. "And don’t go trying to meet them alone."

"I understand," Qiong Xing replied. "That younger brother especially seemed troublesome."

"The older brother too," Joa added. "He only looked better because the younger one was worse. But he was still looking for you."

Qiong Xing nodded slightly.

So in the end, neither of them was safe to deal with.

Qiong Xing didn’t really understand what that person had wanted to know, but getting dragged into something troublesome over something like that was the last thing he wanted.

"That’s true," he said. "Let’s tell everyone about what happened today and have them stay alert. Cari, let’s go home."

"...."

Although the trembling had stopped, Cari still didn’t lift his head.

Seeing that, Qiong Xing decided it would be better to return quickly, so they hurried back.

"Qiong Xing! Are you okay!?"

"Are you hurt!?"

"Is everyone safe!?"

Just before they arrived, Albe had already been informed, so the three of them came running toward them.

After confirming that everyone was safe, they went inside and began talking about what had happened.

"He was already annoying when we saw him before, and now he’s got an even worse little brother? ...They should just die."

Hey now, that’s going a bit too far... isn’t it?

"He wants to make Qiong Xing his pet? Then we have no choice but to kill him."

"If he turns back into his original form, it’ll be troublesome. We should attack together before that..."

While Rlias muttered to himself and started planning something dangerous, the group decided that, for now, they should strengthen their patrols.

This wasn’t just Qiong Xing’s problem anymore, so when they told everyone, they all agreed to help without hesitation.

"By the way... is Caribert okay?" Albe asked.

Even after they returned, Cari still refused to let go of Qiong Xing, so Albe couldn’t help but worry.

"From what they said, it seems like his magic didn’t match well... or maybe he was overwhelmed by the pressure," Qiong Xing explained. "The shaking has stopped, so I think he’ll be fine, but..."

Qiong Xing himself hadn’t felt anything unusual, so he couldn’t be completely sure.

But for someone as young as Cari, it must have been a shocking experience.

Still, Cari neither spoke nor moved, which made Qiong Xing even more worried.

"Albe," Qiong Xing called.

"Hmm?"

Qiong Xing gestured for him to come closer. Then, while holding Cari, he guided Albe to hug him from behind.

"Send some of your magic to him," Qiong Xing said quietly.

At the same time, Qiong Xing also slowly let his own magic flow into Cari.

"Cari, can you feel it?" Qiong Xing said gently. "It’s okay now. That scary presence is gone. Right now, the only ones touching you are me and Albe. Alright?"

They had practiced this before.

If Cari could recognize their magic, then he should be able to tell the difference.

"It’s okay. If they come again, I’ll beat them up," Albe said, trying to cheer him up with a bright voice.

"Cari... it’s alright, really," Qiong Xing said gently. "There’s nothing scary anymore. So lift your head. Let me see your face... the face I love so much."

"...Mama... Mama, Mama, Mama..."

As Qiong Xing spoke softly and patiently, Cari finally lifted his head and looked at him.

Qiong Xing smiled warmly to reassure him.

The moment he did, Cari burst into tears as if something had broken inside him.

Albe gently patted his head and telling him it was okay.

"I’m right here," Qiong Xing said softly. "I’m sorry you had to go through something scary. It’s okay now."

"That’s right," Albe added. "As long as you’re here, you’re safe. Everyone is here. No matter what happens, we’ll protect you."

They kept reassuring him that nothing here would hurt him.

Gradually, Cari calmed down.

His crying slowed and eventually because of tired, he fell asleep just like that.

"If I see those guys again, I’ll beat them senseless," Albe muttered.

"That’s reassuring," Qiong Xing replied calmly. "I’ll help too."

To think they had scared Cari this much...

That night, for Cari’s sake, Albe decided to sleep beside him.

It was his first time sleeping next to Cari and although he looked a little shy, he also seemed very happy.

Things that happen twice will happen a third time.

The moment Qiong Xing saw that face again, that thought crossed his mind.

"Do dragons have a good sense of smell?" Qiong Xing asked.

"Hm? I think it’s actually pretty bad," the red-haired man replied with a carefree laugh.

From beside him, Qiong Xing could hear Albe quietly mutter, "Just explode already."

Although the man’s eyes looked human this time, his face and especially his attitude had not changed at all.

Qiong Xing recognized him immediately.

"Are you alone?" Qiong Xing asked.

"My brother just disappeared~," the man said casually. "Isn’t it funny? Getting lost at his age."

"To me, you look like the one who’s lost," Qiong Xing replied calmly.

"That works too! Hahaha!"

This was hopeless.

Just talking to him was already exhausting.

Qiong Xing grabbed Albe who looked ready to attack at any moment and turned back the way they came.

"Hey, hey, who’s that?" the man asked, pointing at Albe. "I’ve never seen him before."

"I have no obligation to tell you," Qiong Xing replied.

"Hahaha, that’s great! That’s really great!"

For some reason, the red-haired man kept following them.

Qiong Xing felt completely fed up.

"You should go look for your lost brother instead," Qiong Xing said coldly. "Following us is a nuisance."