Ye Chuqi: "..." She had only just talked that bunch of fools into leaving, only to let out an even bigger fool herself.
Big Black Fish slammed into the tide like a cannonball, punching a dent straight into it. The beast tide's advance seemed to freeze for a moment before returning to normal. Watching the Demon Beasts sent flying by his headbutts, slaps of his fins, and sweeps of his tail, Ye Chuqi sighed and chose to avoid the brunt of the beast tide, retreating swiftly.
Big Black Fish: ???
By the time Xiaojiu arrived, the beast tide had advanced a considerable distance. As Monte City's walls came into view, the Demon Beasts grew even more agitated. Even Big Black Fish, who was in his element amid the tide, slashing, slapping, and ramming away, felt excitement stirring in his blood.
Xiaojiu caught the flash of red in Big Black Fish's eyes and felt his heart jolt. "Senior Sister! Bring Big Black back!"
Ye Chuqi was startled too, and San San immediately summoned Big Black Fish back. This time, however, it did not go so smoothly. Big Black Fish seemed dazed, and the red light flickering in his tiny eyes grew more pronounced.
Although Big Black Fish was called Ye Chuqi's beast companion, he had never actually signed a contract with her. He had simply shamelessly latched onto her, freeloading off her food, drink, and space, and his connection to the space was somewhat stronger. With San San's intervention, if Big Black Fish continued to evolve, he might even become one of the spiritual beings within the space. This was a bond that required no contract at all; what mattered was whether the affection ran deep enough.
Without enough affection, even a contract could turn against its master.
At that moment,