The Strange Cat from Fuuto

Xiaomini flapped the tail of the tabby cat You Liuxian back and forth, just like a kitten playing a butterfly chase.

Where did that big dog go?

Glancing at Miku, who was dozing in the kotatsu, You Liuxian wisely refrained from asking, and simply muttered to herself.

You Liuxian, who had been coaxing the child in the one-bedroom apartment for who knows how long, subconsciously grabbed Minnie into her arms and stuck out her tongue to lick her fur.

Xiaomi obediently squinted her eyes and enjoyed the moment. Miku had never licked her fur before. You know, one of the ways cats communicate with each other is by licking their fur, which is also a way to establish a hierarchy.

But Miku has never done that before, not even to his two kids, let alone to his daughter, Mimi.

As for Izzy?

What can you expect from someone who can turn lifting someone up into a dangerous game?!

"Snoring..."

With a contented, affectionate purr escaping her throat, Xiao Mi leaned against You Liuxian's chest. You Liuxian nuzzled Xiao Mi's head, thinking to herself, "She seems pretty good like this now!"

"No, no, I was forced, I can't give in!"

At the same time, another spatial rift opened up inside the one-bedroom apartment.

A zipper-like spatial rift opened, revealing a different dimension created by Miku, where water and sky merged into one.

"Space has cracked open again!"

Having witnessed it once before, You Liuxian exclaimed in surprise again, "Iqi entered the spatial rift before and then disappeared without a trace."

But now it's cracked again.

Just then, Miku lazily yawned and crawled out of the kotatsu.

The cat, its eyes still heavy with sleep, strolled into the spatial rift, while You Liuxian hesitated as she looked at it.

Should I go in or not?

"Wow!" Xiaomi exclaimed, and quickly followed Miku into the spatial rift.

"It seems we have no choice but to go in!"

With a sigh, You Liuxian slowly followed.

Inside the alternate dimension, Iggy has returned to normal, but now he's sticking his head underwater to see if there are any fish.

"Fairy!"

Upon entering, You Liuxian exclaimed in surprise.

Edith, the frozen fairy, floated on the water, his face still showing shock and pain.

Why was he frozen in the ice?

"Because this old guy is so clueless, we're letting him calm down!"

Miku glanced at You Liuxian with a half-smile, and You Liuxian shuddered and quickly lowered her head.

"Now it's time for the important stuff!"

Miku, his body swelling, transformed into a monstrous form, his star-studded cloak cascading down, concealing his powerful physique. A hazy light reflected off his golden mask, and a magical aura hovered behind him, slowly rotating.

Minnie stared wide-eyed at her adoptive father, a hint of longing and admiration flashing in her eyes, but she didn't even notice it herself.

"Now let me read your life story!"

Miku made no move, and suddenly a piece of the ice that had frozen the fairy Edith cracked open, right at the part of his head.

"Buzz!"

Amidst the flickering magical light, a faint glow enveloped Miku's hands.

With a flick of his finger, the immortal Edith floated up, and Miku pressed him down on the head.

"Let me take a look!"

Miku, with wisps of data flashing in his eyes, began to read memories from the brain of the immortal Edith.

Edith, already severely injured, rolled her eyes back and let out a painful groan.

A moment later, Miku released his palm, and the faint light from his palm dissipated.

"I see. You really are a prime example of someone who brought trouble upon themselves!"

Miku sneered and froze it again before sinking it to the surface.

What do you plan to do with him?

Upon seeing this, You Liuxian couldn't help but ask a question. Miku, without even looking at him, replied, "Just let him sleep here for a while. He won't die!"

"That's it!"

"But I have to warn you about something!"

Yu Liuxian, trembling after being glanced at by Miku, replied, "Yes!"

“I have given you a new life. Everything you have from now on belongs to me. You can only die if I let you die. If I don’t let you die, your death will not come.”

"So you need to understand your own position. You are a member of the Mi Clan, and you are Minnie's nanny!"

"Don't forget this!"

"Otherwise, I could easily replace you. When that moment comes, even death would be a mercy to you!"

"Yes, I understand!"

The trembling You Liuxian answered in a trembling voice, lowering her head in fear.

"very good."

Miku nodded slightly and ignored her, instead opening another spatial rift and leaving the area.

Along with the clone of You Liuxian beside him.

Looking at the spot where Miku had stood, a hint of fear flashed in You Liuxian's eyes.

"What a terrifying existence!"

.............

Big Sky Temple.

Miku appeared silently above the Great Sky Temple. With his hands behind his back, Miku glanced at the chaotic and smoky temple, ignoring the bizarre scene of demons dancing wildly within. Then, Miku stepped into a room inside the temple and entered one of the sealed pods.

"It looks like this is the place!"

Looking down at the white-haired face inside the sealed chamber, he said, "Hey, now my plan is complete!"

With a casual snap of the camera, the sealed capsule silently turned to ashes.

Ashes scattered everywhere, revealing the physical body of the fairy Edith. Miku extended a finger and pressed it against the forehead of the fairy Edith's body.

"Work for me now!"

The data flowing through Miku's eyes added a new personality to this body, a personality that was completely loyal to itself and obeyed its own arrangements.

Edith, whose eyelids had been trembling incessantly, opened his eyes directly. A glint of light flashed in his eyes as he respectfully knelt down before Miku.

"grown ups!"

"Now you'll go to the world of the Eye Demon and become my inside man!"

"Yes!"

.................

The world of beholders.

Royal Palace.

Between prayers

"The Great Emperor!"

"Um?!"

Adnis, with his eyes closed, frowned slightly. He was not allowed to be disturbed while he was praying.

"Commander Edith requests an audience!"

“My old friend!” Adnis opened his eyes, a hint of doubt in them. “I understand!”

"Yes!"

The eye demon who brought the news left, but Emperor Adnis did not leave immediately. Instead, he continued to finish the prayer he had not yet completed.

At the meeting place in the palace, Edith, a fairy dressed in a green uniform, sat in her seat, waiting patiently.

Adnis's other three children should have been here with him, but none of them are here now.

Soon after, Emperor Adnis arrived at the meeting place. He sat down leisurely and looked at the immortal Edith in a deep voice, saying, "My old friend, is there something you need?"

“Hmm!” Edith nodded: “About the human world!”

"I guessed that was the case, so do you have any suggestions?"

"I think we need to slowly accumulate strength now, plant our seeds in the human world, and then, in the near future, when everything is ready, seize it in one fell swoop."

Is that what you think?

After giving Edith a deep look, Emperor Adnis closed his eyes, leaned back in his throne, and began to ponder.

Edith remained silent, her eyelids slightly lowered, awaiting Adnis's answer.

“Actually, I’ve already started doing this, but…” Adnis opened his eyes and looked at the empty seat, “but Adel and the others I sent to the human world have been disappearing one after another.”

"All of them?"

“All of them, not just Adair and Aaron, but Aria as well.”

"I sent Aria to the human world before, but I haven't heard a word from her since."

"I understand, Your Majesty!"

Understanding Adnis's implied meaning, Edith stood up and bowed respectfully to him. "Then leave the rest to me!"

"For our ideals!"

"Yes, I'm counting on you, my old friend!"