Episode 30: Learning Like A Wolf

"Demoko, use Counter!" Warwick yells as he charges at Demoko with the knife, as Demoko gets into a defensive stance.

Warwick attempts to stab the knife into him, but Demoko easily swipes away the strike and guts Warwick with his claws.

Warwick revives where he is and tries to get back up, the wound in his chest still causing immense pain.

"Ow..." Warwick states, falling back onto the ground, "I forgot about pain..."

"Master, I am sorry! You said-" Demoko starts to frantically state as Lassar interrupts with a "Step aside."

Lassar quickly heals Warwick and tosses a potion to him.

Warwick stands up after drinking it.

"I hope you don't plan on continuing to die."

"No Lassar, I just needed to witness a Counterattack first hand."

"I am sorry master."

"Don't worry about it Demoko, but I'm going to need you to come at me with as much restraint as possible."

Demoko nods, as Warwick gets into a defensive stance.

Demoko, with one claw, pokes at Warwick.

Warwick deflects the attack, causing the claw to stab into his shoulder, as he Counterattacks the blade slides off Demoko's fur as Warwick falls forward... Onto his face...

Ranald breaks out laughing, as Demoko rushes over to help Warwick up.

Lassar heals Warwick's wound.

"I take it back, this is totally worth the potions!" Lassar laughs.

"You know what's funnier? That was a successful attempt!" Ranald informs laughing.

Lassar buckles over from laughter.

"Haha, yeah, laugh at weak little Warwick. At least I'm trying!" Warwick angerly resputes.

"It's not your fault. No doubt you've gotten stronger already," Ranald informs between laughter.

Warwick takes a deep breath and turns back towards Demoko.

"Demoko, are you up for some more?" Warwick asks.

"I do not want to hurt you again..."

"That's fine. Will you use defense, and let me attack you?"

Demoko nods, as the two step back from each other.

Demoko gets into a defensive stance, as Warwick charges at him with the knife, which Demoko easily deflects.

This goes on for about an hour until Warwick backs off.

"Thanks, Demoko, I don't think I can learn any more training like this right now."

Demoko smiles back at him, "I am glad I can help."

"It would probably help more if you fought something that could seriously fight back. Try killing some foxes up the road," Ranald instructs.

"I think first me and Demoko should get some food! How does that sound?"

Demoko nods, as he follows Warwick to the bank.

"Hey Bebhinn, how ya doin'?" Warwick asks as they enter the bank.

"Hey Warwick, how- iyia! I didn't expect you to bring... that into... here... Is... it... as safe as Lassar says?"

"Yeah. We're just here for a few chunks of meat and a couple loaves of bread."

"Was not that public torture supposed to get people to like me? Why do people still think I am just a monster!?" Demoko shouts out, as he starts to cry.

Warwick's eyes go wide, as Demoko falls to his knees.

"I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to upset you... um... fomor guy... Is there something that can cheer you up?"

"No, I was just hoping master could get us some Potato & Egg Salad, and some Roasted Bacon, but it turns out we do not have enough, on top of everyone treating me like a monster!.." Demoko states between tears.

"I'm sorry, one day we can get those things. For now, we still have plenty of ambiguous meat and stale bread. I can even try to get some wool for us to sleep on to soften the stone! It's not all bad!" Warwick comforts, as he figures out what Demoko's doing.

"Here," Bebhinn says, handing Warwick a banknote, "Give this to Caitin, tell her it's on me."

"I can't accept that, you're already doing so much for me!" Warwick states as Demoko starts wiping away his tears.

"Nonsense, it's the least I can do!" Bebhinn insists, as she practically forces the note into Warwick's hand.

"Really! Thank you so much lady!" Demoko happily says, as he stands up, the fur around his eyes still wet from his tears.

"I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused. Thank you for doing all this for us!" Warwick thanks her.

"It's no problem, really. I'm glad to help!" Bebhinn happily smiles back.

Warwick nods back, as they both leave the bank.

"You're a freaking genius!" Warwick yells, hugging Demoko.

"I have learned it from you, master."

"And you've learned well. Let's go get the best meal of either of our lives! You wait around back and I'll go get the food!"

Warwick walks into the grocer.

"Hello Caitin, Bebhinn gave me this voucher for some food," Warwick states, handing Caitin the banknote.

"Wow! I'll get that for you then," Caitin states, as she turns to her stove.

The smell of sizzling bacon and steamed potatoes starts to fill the room before long.

A few minutes goes by, as Caitin finishes the meals.

"Thank you so much!" Warwick states as he piles the plates of food into his arms.

"Anytime, I hope you enjoy!"

"We will!"

Warwick steps out and lays the food out in front of him and Demoko.

Demoko gulps at the sight.

"Let us eat!" They say in unison, as they begin to chow down.

The juicy bacon with just enough crisp to crack against the teeth, the creamy egg and potatoes melting into the mouth with every scoop.

After eating, they both Rest back into the grass.

"I think I died, this is so good!" Demoko comments.

"Don't say that. That's something that can actually happen! Though it feels like it has nevertheless."

They both relax in the grass, as one after another, they close their eyes just long enough to doze off.

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Introduction: A Djinn's Wish
Introduction: The Protagonist
Episode One: Nighttime Detour, A Meet With A Djinn
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