However, the Sub-Dragon seemed to have no interest in his challenge, instead turning its gaze to the Slime on his shoulder.
Chen Yu was completely speechless.
"Xiaoka, what are you doing hiding here?"
Xiaoka gave its wings a little shake, like a child caught red-handed. It lowered its head and covered its mouth with its claws.
"Xiaoka… b-blowing bubbles… playing."
"S-sorry, King."
Chen Yu said helplessly, "It's fine. In fact, you can give this Lizardman a ride back. It'll save him the trouble of dragging his feet."
Next, Chen Yu explained to the tense Turk, "Don't be nervous. This is Xiaoka, a guardian of our Slime home. It will take us back."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiaoka turned around, spread its intimidating wings, and docilely lowered its body, gesturing for Turk to climb aboard.
"Guardian?" Turk froze for several seconds upon hearing this. Though his muscles remained tense, his expression had visibly relaxed.
