"Son..."
As Sett's mother, she understood what Sett was about to do. After all, those people had been following the two of them.
"Be careful... If, I mean if, they mean us harm, then run... Don't fight them. Mom is afraid you'll get hurt."
As she spoke, Sett's mother reached out and stroked his head.
She stroked her son's beast ears.
She felt somewhat guilty toward Sett, this half-beastman. Ever since he was born, children his age had rejected him.
Seeing the faint glimmer of tears in his mother's eyes, Sett hugged her.
He gently patted his mother's back.
Feeling her frail body.
His hatred for that irresponsible father deepened a little more.
"Don't worry. I'm just going to take a look. I won't fight."
"Stay safe... If you run into danger, run home. Mom is still here. Mom can protect you."
She pushed Sett away and helped him straighten his fur-collar.
"Okay~"
Under his mother's gaze, Sett walked toward Wen Xuan.
When he arrived before Wen Xuan, the gentle look in Sett's eyes vanished at once, replaced by the fierce gaze he wore during fights.
He took out two knuckle dusters from his pockets and slowly put them on.
Because of his height, Sett looked down at Wen Xuan, Yuumi, and Lux, who were a head shorter than him.
"Talk... Why have you been following my mom and me...?"
As he spoke, Sett twisted his neck several times, producing a crackling series of bone pops. His fingers kept rubbing together, their joints still cracking.
"If you won't talk... don't blame me for making a move. After all... you outsiders, I don't mind using my fists to teach you reason."
Hearing his arrogant words, Yuumi was the first to speak.
"How dare you talk to my Husband like that? This