Chapter 808: Catgirl and the Sleep Hat
Chapter 808: Catgirl and the Sleep Hat
"So, you're my master from today onwards? You're not done yet, are you?"
Facing the Evil Prince's incessant taunts, Cat Witch couldn't help but extend her cat claws in annoyance, ready to scratch the scoundrel's pants into a ball and show him the power of a catgirl.
However, before she could finish her first scratch, Cat Witch's movement froze slightly. She tilted her head back, gazing at Lyon's mouth in surprise.
The audacious declaration of servitude had only been partially spoken by Lyon; after uttering "from today onwards," his mouth closed, and the second half of the sentence appeared directly in her mind.
This... this can't be right!
'No, it's correct.'
No, no, no! This must be wrong!
Seeing Lyon's lips not move at all, but with just a glance, he conveyed his meaning clearly. Cat Witch blinked rapidly, wanting to confirm if this was an illusion...
'You heard right. We're indeed communicating telepathically.'
What?! How is this possible?! Have you not been stripped of your powers by Sleepy Tale?!
'Stripped, but not completely.'
Glancing at the faintly flickering Master badge in the slot, Lyon smiled at Cat Witch, who was nestled in his arms with a confused look.
'It's a bit inconvenient to explain in detail, but as long as you don't deny your pet status, we can achieve telepathic communication and understand each other without speaking.'
After briefly explaining the telepathic effect of the Master badge, Lyon couldn't resist stroking the cat's silky black fur, then cleared his throat and thought to himself:
'Although you probably already know this, I think it's necessary to formally introduce myself. My name is Lyon Lane, and currently, I am...'
'The infamous Purification Bureau's God of Food, the madman known as the Deathhound of the Feast Sentinels, the man who devoured half the Dream Realm on a whim, the one who crushed the Earthline Descendants dozens or even hundreds of times, forcing them to surrender to the Purification Bureau as a whole tribe... Oops...'
'...Sorry! Sorry! I'm not quite used to this method of communication...'
Noticing Lyon's slightly stiff expression, Cat Witch quickly apologized for accidentally revealing his thoughts. She blinked and said,
'Your Highness Lyon, you... you... um... I've been a fan of yours for a long time!'
'...'
What am I supposed to say now? Should I ask when you became my fan, and do I need a... rabbit signature?
'What's a rabbit signature?'
'It's a signature for... um... never mind, it's not important.'
Lyon shook his head slightly, trying to clear his mind of random thoughts. Holding Cat Witch, he spoke seriously:
'Let's talk about you first. Your true identity isn't that of an evil witch, but you're Princess Kathleen of the Myphara Kingdom, right?'
'Yes.'
Cat Witch nodded slightly, then sighed in a human-like manner, her eyes filled with annoyance.
'Those bastards from the Butcher King Society have been targeting our lineage for a long time. If it weren't for my good fortune in seeing fragments of the future, setting a trap for the descending Cat and Dance Goddess, and infiltrating the Butcher King Society using her identity, my mother and I would have been killed by them!'
'You captured a true goddess and infiltrated the Butcher King Society?!'
'Exactly.'
Sensing Lyon's surprise, Cat Witch couldn't help but flick her slender tail, feeling a little proud.
'My mother said my talent is exceptional, even surpassing her in her youth. With her meticulous teachings and the secret arts from various societies, by the age of fifteen, I had already reached a level comparable to a Level 1 Purifier of the Purification Bureau.'
Though I might not measure up in raw power compared to the elite First-Class Cleaners, with my ability to glimpse the future, I could give those weakened True Gods a run for their money when they descend.
As for the Butcher King Society, their operations are more secretive. They wear masks during gatherings, and members rarely interact, so they're not very familiar with each other. Getting in isn't as tough as one might imagine."
"Oh, impressive!"
After a few flattering words, Lyon reached out to gently scratch the Cat Witch's chin, causing her to purr contentedly and half-close her eyes. He then glanced at his badge panel.
Aside from the Master badge, which facilitated communication with pets and significantly boosted his rapport with animals, the Trustworthy Elder Brother badge he had just equipped was also faintly glowing.
This badge, his earliest acquired, had a unique ability: when conversing with minors younger than himself, they would easily develop trust in him, and when emotionally agitated, they would often enter a special state called "Confide," sharing their inner troubles and secrets.
Judging by the Cat Witch's current state, she had likely triggered both the Master's rapport bonus and the Elder Brother's Confide state. However, according to Lyon's knowledge, Princess Kathleen was definitely older than him, so...
"When you transform into a cat, does your age change from your human form?"
"How did you know?!"
The Cat Witch's round eyes widened in surprise, and she nodded, replying with astonishment:
"Before the Cat and Dance Goddess descended, I infiltrated her church and replaced the sacrificial maiden with a kitten that couldn't dance, disrupting her plan to descend with the Dance Authority and causing the Cat Authority to overflow.
When she realized she couldn't escape, she cursed me, putting the kitten's soul into my body... Sir Lyon, has your Anomaly, which can gather information with a touch, been blocked by the Sleepy Tale?"
"It's still usable."
Glancing at the Materialist badge in his slot, Lyon cradled the Cat Witch and asked expectantly:
"Since you've infiltrated the Butcher King Society, you should know about the Void Description and Sleepy Tale. Can you share any intelligence?"
"This might be a bit difficult..."
Hearing Lyon's request, the Cat Witch hesitated:
"I know very little about the Void Description. Moreover, my name is still on the Ten Heritage Codex. If I reveal the identities of other members recklessly, I'll surely face punishment from the Codex.
As for the Sleepy Tale, I've only heard others talk about past events. I know it's dangerous; even members of the Butcher King Society who accept the Sleep Hat may be affected, going insane or falling into an eternal slumber."
"Sleep Hat?"
"It's the medium used to enter the Sleepy Tale, a woolen sleep cap with a ball on top."
The Cat Witch lifted her paw and gestured to illustrate:
"Once you put on that hat, you'll be stripped of all Anomalies, just like the targets locked onto by the Sleepy Tale, becoming a material to activate it.
To target a True God-level entity, the price is a True God of equal or greater strength who willingly wears the Sleep Hat created by the Void Description. I also have one."
"???"
(End of Chapter)
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