"This... how is this possible? Why would the Stellaron Hunters take in an old dog like you? If our Hound Family hadn't taken you in, how did you think you'd survive?!"
The Hound Family's head shouted in disbelief. His frantic loss of composure drew scornful looks from the heads of the other Families.
"Please show some respect to Mr. Gallagher, our newest member. Otherwise, we will take it as the Hound Family provoking the Astral Express!"
Welt stood with a smile as he spoke. He had finally grown a backbone—wonderful!
Old Yang was overjoyed inside, though he merely looked calmly at the pale-faced Hound Family head.
"I... I'm sorry. I lost my composure... I apologize, Mr. Gallagher."
The Hound Family's head lowered his head and muttered unwillingly.
"Is that how you apologize? Put some feeling into it!"
Stelle grinned as she shouted at him. Gallagher was now one of the Stellaron Hunters, after all. Bullying him was the same as bullying the Stellaron Hunters!
"That's right, do it again!"
Himeko joined in the heckling. Their words made the Hound Family head flush bright red. He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and kept his head lowered, not daring to look up.
He deeply regretted coming to this meeting today. He had humiliated himself beyond measure. After living for so long, he actually had to apologize to a down-and-out old dog. He was furious enough to die, yet completely helpless!
The Stellaron Hunters had an Aeon backing them. What did he have? The Family would never offend an Aeon for his sake!
"I sincerely apologize! Mr. Gallagher, I offended you!"
The Hound Family head shouted at Gallagher, his face red to the ears. His unwilling expression sent Gallagher soaring with delight!
"Hahaha, good. That's exactly the expression I wanted to see.