Followed by the Chaotic Creature
Arang Shaman

"I don't need wealth yet because my life is still underwritten by my parents. I feel like my life has been materially fulfilled. I don't want any more power either, because the power I have is enough to make me difficult" I replied, rejecting the king's offer.

"While your condition is not yet safe, you do not know what kind of punishment I can give you. You'd better use those two requests for yourself instead of you for someone else who isn't necessarily grateful to you."

"I'm not asking that to get a thank you. I just don't want to be responsible for other people's lives either. I've been bad enough in the eyes of my other friends. If anything happens to her when she's with me, I'll be the first to blame. My family might be in trouble if that happens."

"Because of that, at least if he is released, my burden is reduced. This wolf beside me has nothing to do with me either. So I don't want him to be punished for me."

And the reason why I didn't use my two requests to ease my sentence, was because I didn't know exactly how heavy my sentence was and how long it would take. So how could I know the punishment was lighter or shorter than it should have been. I don't know the truth."

"So you mean, I could've lied to you?" The voice sounded like anger but I knew he wasn't angry. After some of our conversations I realized that this king was good, he was not as scary as he looked.

"I dare not accuse you like that. I just don't want to use my request for an uncertain amount. Because it would make my request go to waste. It's better if I use it for something more useful."

"By offering me two requests when I'm about to be sentenced, my trap is too sweet for me to accept."

The king laughed again at my last words. I may be a child, not that I'm stupid not to realize the trap he set for me. If I'm too greedy or too selfish my punishment could be even more severe. If I just rejected him for no good reason he wouldn't have accepted my refusal.

"You're a really interesting kid. At the beginning of the trial you were brave and then when I said I was going to punish you you showed yourself the fear that children should be. And when I tried to test you, you showed your determination, as if you were ready for the worst. It's great! I really admire you, son," she praised me. With his big hand he rubbed my head. I kind of wish he'd overturn my sentence.

"Einar, bring them back to the room, so they can rest. Tomorrow I will announce what punishment they must carry out," said the King giving orders to the guard behind me.

The guard called Einar took us back to the room. I sit and fold my legs. The room was more than before.

A few moments later, I came back and gave something.

"Take this blanket! It is made from the skin of dead wild animals. Warm enough to fight the cold. Use it for yourself. Your friend doesn't seem to need it."

I looked to the side. I saw that he had already turned into a wolf completely with soft thick fur.

"Where did you bring my friends?" I asked Einar.

"He we brought to treat. No need to worry!" answer Einar.

"Thank you for the blanket" I said before closing the door.

"No need to thank me." He replied without turning around.

The next day, Einer took me somewhere. Einer closed my eyes. After arriving at my destination I was allowed to open my blindfold.

I was surprised to see the view around me. I immediately recognized the place. It is not far from our camp.

I looked towards Einar. But what I saw was not a guard I knew, but a strange young man.

"Danner?" I'm dumbfounded.

"Do I look weird to humans?"

"No. You changed your form?"

"Who is that then?" I asked again to point to a boy about 17 years old.

"He's your friend. You don't recognize her?"

"What's? I didn't know she changed her appearance like that." So all the demons can disguise like that, I thought in amazement.

"So where are we going?" ask me on Einar who has already walked in front of us.

"We will visit one of the villages near here. The shaman in the village had captured our youngest brother. We did not take care of him until he entered the village. We've sent messengers many times but the shaman won't let go."

"You know it's easy for you to attack that village, but our king doesn't want that to happen, because war only leads to innocent casualties. Therefore, the King wants to resolve it through negotiations. And he wants you to help as our representative."

"wait. I'm just a kid. They won't listen to me."

"I know, but the king trusts you for this task. If you manage to bring our brother back, the king promises to let you go."

"Please help!" Suddenly the wolf boy spoke, he held my arm. "The shaman is evil. He locked Amy up."

"You know him?" my many. "Is that why you're looking for me?"

He's nodding.

"Let's go to that village!" bring Einar. I don't think I have any other choice. We went to the village and met the old man who had talked to the teacher at that time. He was the head of the village.

The old man recognized me, "oh, boy! You were here? They're all looking for you here and there. Do you want me to take you to your friends' place?"

The old man was being friendly, but I don't know why I feel uncomfortable.

"Is there a shaman named Arang?" ask suddenly.

"Why are you looking for him?" The village chief asked me back. His expression turned serious.

"Because I need his help, village chief. Please take us to him!" my answer.

"It's a pity that he's not in this village."

"I know you're lying" Einar said suddenly, interrupting the village chief's words.

"I really don't know where he is" the old man continued to deny.

"Please help me sir! They kidnapped my friend and locked him up. My friend's life is in danger." I whine while crying.

The two people who were with me from earlier were surprised to see me.

"Sister behind me said he said there was a shaman named Arang who was great. He can help me save my friend, so please meet me with that shaman named Arang, sir!"

I have put on a clear face and even cry like this. If you still don't budge, then you don't have a heart, old man! I cried in my heart.