The First King of Beasts

'This thing was that powerful? I was yet to use it, so I didn't really now. Damn! And it's a passive skill too!' Dustin couldn't help but imagine how much trouble this skill was to bring him in the future. But, there was still hope. If he could suppress it with his own will, it meant that he had some control over it.

'This is something I have to work on later.' He thought, as he put a pin on it.

Scanning the area with his eyes again, he saw the reaction of the people around, and with a bit of guilt, he looked at those that had shit themselves and still didn't dare to move with eyes of pity, though, in his mind. His pity didn't at all show facially. But then again, Dustin felt something off about what just happened.

He was very sure that the bloodlust that leaked from him was at most just a meagre 5%. It only happened because he considered killing them for just a moment, and yet, it caused this kind of effect?

'This guys are exceptionally weak. Too weak. Or, Am I the one that's just too strong? Maybe it's both.' Either way, he had gained something from them. He could at least respect them as experimental subjects at this point, he thought.

He turned his gaze back onto Mizu who had done a good job so far, controlling her trembling arms ad legs. But he had already noticed it, so that was useless.

"We don't mean any trouble. Like I said, we are just passing by." Dustin said, while maintaining a cool gaze. He could not waste such an opportunity to look cool. He might not have watched many movies, but that was the opposite for anime.

All he did was remain composed, but to Mizu, his eyes carried steel in them as he spoke. Complete domination was what she was experiencing. 'Power is the judge. Those who possess it rule above all other. That is what master said, and I am starting to understand now.'

"S-Sorry for pointing a sword at you. Since you said you are only passing by, I hope you keep your word." She said. Normally, there would be an extra line of 'if you don't keep your words, there will be consequences,' but not today. She wasn't confident enough to face this person, even if her sister was with her, they would still loose terribly.

"Hmm. There's something I'll like to discuss with you, in private if you don't mind." Dustin asked, now, a little less cold.

Mizu immediately lead the after she gave a nod. They walked further into the safe area, until they got to a place with less people and some erected tents, or more appropriately, huts.

"Please, speak. What is it you want?" Mizu asked.

'Aren't we from the same earth? Her manner of speech is kinda old. I like it, though.' "I did say I will be passing-by, but I have a favour I'd like you to do for me."

As Mizu heard Dustin's words, a world of possibilities suddenly opened up to her in her mind. If they could have such a powerful person owe them a favour, wouldn't that be like offering candy to a child with rich parents? They will surely repay you. 'This is an opportunity!'

"What is it you wish for me to help you with?" Mizu asked.

"I want you to take the little girl I brought with me. She is still just a child, and having her close to me might be dangerous. I want you to protect her and also, if possible, teach her how to be strong. The man will also go with you." 'It's not like I can teach anyone how to get a system. Mine cannot be taught.' "I know how strong you and your sister are, so that should be doable right?"

Dustin knew this was the best choice. Having a child by his side? He's not some nanny, besides; it would be hard for him to raise a girl. He only had one sibling, and that one's a boy. He always avoided girls because of their complex needs and requirement, there was no way he was going to take the little girl in, besides, she's a child and can't fend for herself. Raising a child was out of the question. Another thing he didn't know how to do. Sil got matured at a young age, so he was no problem, but not all children are like Sil.

Mizu remained silent for a while, as she thought over his request. "I will have to wait for my sister to come back. Then, we will decide." She couldn't help but cast a strange look on Dustin as she studied him well.

The bloody clothes, the terrifying bloodlust and aura, and he even knew of her having a sister. It couldn't be that he knew them from earth, so it only meant one thing, the only answer she could think of.

"Are you the one who killed those countless goblins?" Mizu asked, her eyes gleaming with a sliver of determination.

'And.. I fucked up. Shouldn't have mentioned her having a sister.' "How did you come to that conclusion?"

"Your clothes and the aura. No normal person has that kind of aura, not even my master. So that day, I really did see someone. You were the one standing next to the tree, right?" Mizu asked, but instead of responding, Dustin simply turned and walked away.

"Call me when your sister is back." He said, as he waved off her question.

Dustin and the other two, John and Aria spent the rest of their time together, just talking while relaxing. Dustin had decided to tell them about his plan and what he spoke to Mizu about. There were bothering him to tell them anyway, so it was something he was going to do anyway.

Contrary to the reaction he thought to get out of the two of them, they were calm. Aria was a little down, and her happy mood changed to a sad one, but Dustin was sure she'll forget about everything later, she's a child after all.

As the evening approached, Mizu came looking for Dustin, her sister was back. He followed her, until they reached one of the huts that the safe area had. As they went inside, Dustin instantly recognised a familiar figure. 'The one called Raven.' He said in his mind. He sat opposite to her, and Mizu, by her side.

"It's my pleasure to meet you, I'm Raven." She said, initiating the conversation.

"Hm." Dustin wasn't used to talking to girls, especially ones that were this beautiful. Normally, they would just pass him by, and he would never dare to even walk up to them, but today, one was greeting him. How could he respond normally?

'He won't tell us his name, huh? Well, that's to be expected.' "My sister told me of your request. We will accept, but as for the man..." she was cut off just before she finished.

"I only need you to guide him until you reach the red dot on the map, the final destination. The girl, I would like you to take care of her, at least till she can fend for herself. Of course, I would owe you a favour for this. That goes without saying." Dustin said.

They talked for a short while more, then Dustin returned to his companions. He made sure to give a solemn warning concerning Aria, before he left. He didn't need to be the intimidating with the warning, they already knew what he was capable of. He reckoned they would be smart. Though, that was just to keep them from doing anything to her. He had done his part and assured her safety. Anything after that, was none of his concern.

..

"We'll be departing tomorrow. They agreed to protect you until you get to the destination, and as for Aria." Dustin said as he bent down before her. "You will be going with them from tomorrow. They will be your new sisters, so listen to them and be a good girl, alright?"

"Yes.."

'Good. With this, I can proceed.'