Chapter 564: Little Kitty

Chapter 564: Little Kitty



Seeing the little girl cheerfully run toward him, Adam was at a loss for words.

Who is this child? And what is she doing in Professor's office? He thought to himself.

"Kitty! Kitty!" The little girl started running around Adam, jumping in joy and reaching out her hands toward Valerian, who was sitting on the young man's shoulder.

Valerian glared at the child and hissed, "I am not a kitty!"

The little girl covered her mouth in astonishment. "The kitty can speak..."

A moment later, she beamed with happiness. "Kitty, come play with me!"

She then tugged on Adam's cloak and asked with an innocent look on her face, "Mister, can I please play with your kitty?"

"Myu! I am not a kitty!" Valerian glared at her.

Meanwhile, Adam was rooted on the spot witnessing the interaction between his familiar and this little girl.

He couldn't help but look toward Professor Whitaker and ask," Uh, Professor... Who is this child?"

Professor glanced at the little girl and spoke warmly, "Her name is Autumn, my pupil."

Adam's eyebrows rose in surprise. "Your pupil?"

He then looked at the little girl, wondering, But she's yet to become a Magus. Where did Professor find her?

"Autumn, this is my research assistant, Magus Adam Constantine," said the Professor to the little girl. "He is your senior so go ahead and introduce yourself."

Hearing her words, the little girl stood straight. She placed her right hand over her chest and respectfully bowed. "Good morning, Mister. My name is Autumn Godsaint. Pleased to meet you."

Then, she looked up and requested the young man with beady eyes, "Now, may I please play with the kitty?"

Seeing such an adorable expression on her face, Adam couldn't help but gently pat her head. "Nice to meet you too, Autumn."

He then grabbed Valerian by the fur on his neck and handed him over to the little girl. "And yes, you may play with the kitty."

"Brother, what?!" Valerian flailed his paws around. "Why must you do this to me?! I am a mighty dragon! Not a kitty!"

"Val, behave." Adam looked at his familiar with mocking eyes. "Play with her for a little bit while I talk to Professor."

Autumn reached out for Valerian and then hugged him tightly. "Kitty, your fur is so soft! Hee hee, let's play now!"

With that said, she took the young dragon to the other side of the room, toward the fireplace.

Meanwhile, Valerian was gazing at Adam with vacant eyes, seemingly hurt by the latter's betrayal.

Adam ignored his familiar and took a seat across from Professor Whitaker. "So what's the deal with her?" He asked.

"Oh, she's a splendid child," said the old woman with a doting smile on her face. "She was born with an A-grade aptitude, so I thought why not take her in as my disciple?"

Adam resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "Surely, that cannot be it. I admit spellcasters with A- grade aptitude are rare, but that's not enough to pique your interest."

"Huhu, do you really wish to know?" Asked the old professor with a chuckle.

"Yes, please."

The old woman took a deep breath and began, "Truth is, I happened to meet her during my travels a few months ago. I saw her first in a forest, surrounded by a group of animals from various species."

"Surrounded by animals in a forest?" Adam spoke with a raised eyebrow. "Was she going to get attacked by them or something? And you saved her?"

them."

"Of course, I have them." Adam nodded.

But what he actually meant was - of course, I can write them.

"Good." Professor Whitaker nodded with a smile. "So what do you want in return? I have

some advanced texts on the School of Summoning."

"Oh, don't worry about it." Adam waved his hand.

"Are you sure?" Asked the old woman. "You can ask for anything you like."

"Yes, I'm sure." Adam nodded. "If I ever need anything, I'll let you know."

"Alright, now tell me, what did you want to see me for?" she asked.

"Ah, right. I'll be away from the castle for two months. I just wanted to inform you before I

left."

"Two months?" The professor's brows furrowed ever so slightly. "What is it for?"

"It's a mission from the Herbalist's Guild," Adam blatantly lied through his teeth. "Apparently they've found a new type of magical ingredient a little west of here, and want me

to go inspect it."

"Hmm, alright." The professor nodded.

However, deep down she had a guess that this was something related to the Raven

Inheritance. But she didn't call him out on this.

She then thought of something and asked with a smile, "In a few years, Autumn will go through the ritual of becoming a Magus. At that time, would you mind teaching her a thing or

two about the arcane arts?"

Adam was slightly taken aback. "You... want me to teach her?"

"Why not?" The old woman chuckled. "Your three students have turned out to be quite the capable Magi under your tutelage. I'd love for Autumn to study under you from time to time." Adam thought for a moment before nodding with a smile. "Sure, I'd be happy to!"

He then got up from his seat, intending to leave. Suddenly, he recalled something and said to

the professor, "In the years leading to the ritual, I would suggest having Autumn spend the majority of her time in nature.

"For a future Magus of her capabilities, it is imperative that she forms a connection with nature and live in harmony with it in her formative years. Anyway, the book I'll give you will

explain more about this."

Professor Whitaker couldn't help but smile warmly. "Thank you, Adam."

"No problem." Adam nodded with a smile.

He then turned around and walked toward the door. He noticed that Autumn had already fallen asleep near the fireplace. Meanwhile, Valerian was cozily napping on her lap as well. Seeing such a scene, Adam couldn't help but chuckle. "Alright, little kitty, time to go."

Valerian's ears twitched and he slowly opened his eyes. He first silently hopped off of Autmun's lap, making sure not to wake her up.

Then, he ran after Adam with a menacing look on his face.

"I am a mighty dragon! You will come to fear me! Myuu!"