Chapter 60
After dinner, shower and a bedtime story, Zero was passed out like a light . Truen snatched the opportunity to take a picture of the treasure and send it to the group chat .
Gaia received the message and squinted at the picture . It looked really familiar . She was sure that it was an egg of a magical beast .
"Many magical beasts lay eggs but it's been a while since I've seen an egg as big as this . "
Truen's heart fell . "It could put Zero in danger and I can't defeat a magical beast just yet . "
Gaia frowned . She knew that magical beasts can be dangerous . However, like all babies, they won't attack anyone just after they were born . Animals had a strong sense of imprinting and it was highly possible for them to see Zero as their parent .
"Truen, it might not be a bad thing . Magical beasts are hard to tame . If raised right, this beast can become Zero's strongest ally in times of need . In fact, this is a very rare find . Solely from the picture, I can tell that it is at least an S rank magical beast . "
After hearing it, Truen felt like fainting .
"S rank?!"
The elf was hardly a B rank adventurer with his skills . If it weren't for his nearly indestructible body, he wouldn't have survived Zero's teleportation earlier . For all of Freya's training, Truen couldn't shoot to save his life . Without Sureshot and the blessing of accuracy, the elf was a combat deadweight .
"Don't worry too much, I'm sure things will work out . This is Zero after all . "
Hearing this, Truen paled . How were the Great Gods so confident in Zero's skill? He was a child who'd nearly drowned when he fell into a deep hole while jumping in puddles . He was a child who got stuck in a bush with his butt out like an easy meal for any wild animals . He was the child who would put any unknown thing into his mouth and risked consuming something poisonous at the drop of a hat .
"But you're forgetting that he is also the child who teleported thousands of kilometers effortlessly in a day . He is the child who'd created Gods and Divine Entities . He is the child who cannot die . "
Truen kept silent . Maybe he was just being overprotective at this point . Everything that Gaia mentioned was true . In terms of strength, Zero was a lot stronger than he was . In terms of existence, Zero was definitely a lot older . What as there to worry about?
"But you are right . Zero still doesn't know many things about the world . There are many ugly things and people who want to hurt him . Although he is unable to die, he can still feel pain like the rest of us . Your duty is to protect his heart . We cannot do that because of our duties and that is why you need to be strong . Don't hesitate to guide him when you see him going down the wrong road . While you are his bodyguard, you are also part of his family . "
Understanding reflected in Truen's eyes as well as gratitude . He'd sometimes feel excluded from Zero's life with the involvement of the Great Gods . However, after hearing Gaia's words, he was touched . More than a friend, Truen wanted to be part of Zero's big family . His greedy heart was no longer satisfied with being friends . During their travels, he'd come to see Zero as his little brother .
Unknowingly, Truen had come to love the overpowered but adorable brunet with all his heart .
"I understand . Please help me grow stronger so that I can stand beside him . I am in your care . "
Gaia laughed . "With pleasure! However, it is still Freya's turn tonight . You better not keep her waiting for too long . "
The elf grinned and hung up the call . He couldn't keep Freya waiting after all .