Chapter 10: Chapter 8: Cerberus?

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"Woof!"

...

"Is that a freaking dog?!"

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The bright light from the egg faded and I could clearly see what was in front of me. It was a dog. It was a three-headed dog.

"Woof?"

It tilted its head...heads? I mean... it still looks like a puppy, and I guess it's pretty cute... Is this what people call a Cerberus? But it doesn't look ferocious at all...

[Hatching Completed. The host has obtained a legendary Cerberus. For it to acknowledge the host as its master, the host has to name it.]

Name it? I mean... it has three heads.. looks like a puppy... it's also black and grey in colour...red eyes... like a certain villainess I knew...

"Hmm... You remind me of Batman."

[Cerberus has been named Batman]

Wait what- I didn't- Wait!!

The Cerberus started glowing red.

I sigh. I'm the worst pet-parent aren't I?

[Yes.]

Damn even the system...

I stare at the puppy in front of me. I mean... it can't be that-

"Are you my master?"

Holy Shi- it talks?!

[Note: After naming a familiar it is able to mind link with the host.]

Oh. Well that's useful.

"Yes.. I'm your master."

The Cerberus' eyes lit up as it immediately pounced onto me...

"Oof-"

That hurt. I'll never underestimate this pup's strength...

"Nice to meet you... Batman..."

The pup starts licking my face.

"Wai- stop! It's ticklish!"

I giggle.

"N/N...?"

Is that the villainess...? She's knocking on the door... if she sees the Cerberus-

"N/N, I'm coming in."

She opens the door. Wonderful.

"Uh... N/N... what is that...?" She points at Batman. Let's see here... how should I explain this?

—> Tell her about the system.

—> "Uhm... I picked this pup up on the road... look it has three heads :D"

—> "This is Batman. He's a good doggy I promise.. *puppy dog eyes*"

Option 2 it is.

"Uhm...I picked this pup up on the road... look it has three heads :D"

She stared suspiciously as I try to give her my most innocent smile. There's no way she can scold me now, right?

Yeah this is not working.

I raise the pup up just like the scene in lion king.

"Look it's just like you."

For some reason I feel like she's even angrier after that comment.

"You're replacing me with a dog?"

Uhm... I feel like there's a misunderstanding here-

"No! Of course not... Uhm... I just found this puppy and I thought it looked kinda cute... just like you."

Elise flushes red.

"You... think I'm cute...?"

I quickly nod to please the villainess. I sense my plan is working well!

"Yep! That's right! You're so pretty and cute... and pretty cute..."

I smile awkwardly. Is this the reason why I died single?

"...name..."

Huh?

"What's its name?"

Is that... a sign that she approves?! I knew I had some skills after all. Totally.

"It's Batman!"

"Bat...man...?"

Guh...! Of course she doesn't know him...!

"Y-yeah... that's right. Batman."

"I see... I won't further question about your... taste in names..."

I sweatdrop. Is it that bad?

[Affirmative.]

I look back at Batman.

You don't think your name is bad... do you...?

"Woof!"

I sigh.