Alaric continued feeding the wolf cubs with the jerky.
They are already big enough to eat meat so they’re probably around a month old.
“Bring me some water and a few bowls.” Alaric calmly instructed.
Hearing his words, the warriors quickly brought him the things he asked.
Alaric took the gourd and poured water into the bowls.
He then stood up and told everyone about what he had observed.
They looked visibly relieved, but some were still skeptical. After all, there was a chance that he could be wrong.
Charles was starting to get impatient, but he decided to wait and see the situation.
If something happens, I will prioritize my safety.
Suddenly, Charles’s eyes brightened as he thought about something.
Now that I think about it, isn’t this the perfect opportunity to get rid of him? If the cubs’ parents were to return, a fight would definitely break out. A Knight won’t survive against a pair of furious Disaster-grade monsters.
Charles snickered in his mind.
“What should we do with these cubs, my lord?” Henry asked in a low voice.
Alaric thought for a moment as he looked at the small, fluffy little creatures.
If we take them with us, I’m positive that the cubs will attract unwanted attention. We might even be targeted by some opportunists, but it would be a pity to leave them here.
After a full minute of internal struggle, Alaric opened his mouth. “We will bring the cubs with us.”
Henry didn’t seem to be surprised by his response and it even looked like he had already expected this answer from him.
“It seems like you have already guessed my thoughts, Sir Henry,” Alaric muttered with a wry smile.
“To some extent, yes.” The old man laughed.
Over an hour later, the two teams he had sent to investigate the area finally returned.
Aldrin and Chulmo immediately reported their findings.
“My lord, we found no threat nearby, but there’s something unusual…” It was Aldrin who had spoken.
“Did you find a monster corpse?” Alaric muttered.
Chulmo and Aldrin were shocked.
“H-How did you know, my lord?”
Alaric rubbed his chin. “Is it the corpse of a Saber-fanged Wolf?”
Both Knights stared at him in disbelief.
“How…”
“Is there only one corpse?”
“Y-Yes, my lord! And it’s already in a bad state. It has probably been dead for a couple of days, but we found this from the corpse.” Chulmo took out a blue crystal and handed it to Alaric.
A beast soul crystal and it’s at the Disaster-grade!
Alaric was stunned when he sensed the powerful mana contained within the crystal. It was even denser than the beast soul crystal from the goblin chieftain!
That’s a beast soul crystal!
Greed flashed in Charles’s eyes when he saw the blue crystal in Alaric’s hand. From the mana he sensed from it, he had a strong feeling that it could help him advance and become a Transcendent Knight!
As if sensing his unusual gaze, Alaric turned his head.
What a perceptive bastard!
Charles smiled at him and even gave him a friendly nod to which Alaric responded with an indifferent nod of his own.
It seems like my Uncle is interested in this beast soul crystal. Unfortunately, I will never give this to you, dumbass!
Alaric pulled his gaze away from Charles and stowed the beast soul crystal inside his leather pouch.
“You two did a great job finding this. I will reward you handsomely once we return to the estate.” Alaric tapped Chulmo’s and Aldrin’s shoulder.
The two Knights looked visibly excited upon hearing his words.
“Alright go and discuss amongst yourselves on who will perform the night watch.” Alaric waved his hand.
“Keep your eyes peeled and immediately alert everyone if you sense any signs of danger.” He warned them.
“Yes, my lord!” The two Knights acknowledged his command with a salute.
“You may go.” He dismissed them.
As soon as they left, he noticed someone approaching him. “Hm?”
When he saw who it was, his lips curved upwards.
“My dear nephew, can you show me the thing that you got from the Knights?” Charles rubbed his hand with an overly friendly smile.
Alaric was peeved by his pretentious smile, but he didn’t show it to his face.
“Oh? Are you talking about the beast soul crystal?”
Charles eagerly nodded.”Yes! Yes! The beast soul crystal! Haha! Can you let me have a look?”
“Of course!” Alaric took out the beast soul crystal from the leather pouch and handed it to Charles.
“Here.”
Charles almost had the urge to absorb it when the crystal touched his palm, but he held back his desire.
Now I’m certain! This thing can help me breakthrough! Hahaha!
Now, how should I get my beloved nephew to give it to me?
“It looks really beautiful! I would love to put this on my mansion as a decoration.” Charles stared deeply at Alaric while maintaining his cordial smile.
“Hahaha! That’s a good idea, Uncle!” Alaric quickly snatched the beast soul crystal from his hand.
“Maybe I should put this in my room as a decoration.” He chuckled while playing with the crystal.
Charles’s smile stiffened. He felt a strong urge to punch his face.
This stupid bastard! Did he not get the hint from my words? I should have made it clearer! Dammit!
“Let’s chat later, Uncle. I still have something to do. Please excuse me.” Alaric brushed past him and walked away without waiting for his response.
The veins on Charles’s face protruded.
That fucking bastard!
His face darkened as he stared at Alaric’s back.
Meanwhile, Alaric was gleefully laughing. Without even turning his head, he could already tell that his uncle was glaring at him.
“My lord, you look happy. Did something good happen?” Henry asked when he saw Alaric laughing.
“Yes. Chulmo and Aldrin found a beast soul crystal.” Alaric explained the situation.
“Oh, wow!” Henry didn’t expect this, but his expression suddenly turned serious.
“Since they only found one corpse, this means that one of the cubs’s parents is still alive.” The old man muttered.
Alaric’s face also turned serious. “That’s right.”