Girl Hero: Revenge on Goblins!-Chapter 385: D143. Cat Ear Switch

Seeing the black cat suddenly appear before her, the Hero couldn’t help but reach out and scratch its chin.

Naturally, she hadn’t forgotten this cat; when she first arrived at the Count Mansion, she thought it was just an ordinary house cat.

But in reality, the black cat was the Noble Lady’s familiar, a high-level demon known as the "Night Tiger." At that time, as a reward for helping its owner, Night Tiger had even given her a dose of Magic Power, teaching her how to better use intimidation on others.

Reflecting on this, under the Hero’s skilled touch, Night Tiger first purred contentedly, but soon it resumed its calm demeanor and spoke with a meow.

The Count, surprised that the Hero also understood cat language, calmed himself and slightly nodded.

"Indeed, the Night Tiger clan has a strong resistance to curses and similar Negative Energy, and they possess a Perception that operates on a different dimension than humankind. If it could help, in environments like the Curse Temple, it would surpass even elite Scouts."

Hearing the Count’s assessment, the Hero, who was quite fond of cats, showed a delighted smile.

"Really? Thank you!" She reached out to Night Tiger, grasping its soft paw.

[Hero’s RUA (50+ success)]

D100=d100(82)=82

Although the Count was very confident in Night Tiger’s capabilities, a hint of doubt crept into his mind.

This Night Tiger, although young, had a strength nearing maturity, and it was typically proud. By normal standards, even his own daughter would have to wait until it became a full adult to form a contract with it.

Although, if he asked, the black cat probably wouldn’t refuse to assist; it was surprising to imagine it offering help so proactively...

Sensing something, the Count turned his gaze to the Gleaming Scale Serpent accompanying him, his expression turning slightly amused.

Could it be feeling pressured?

Indeed, when the Hero first arrived, she was quite unremarkable, and the Gleaming Scale Serpent, as a familiar, was quite ordinary too—they together wouldn’t have been a match for Night Tiger.

Yet in just a short period, the situation had changed drastically.

Night Tiger was a solitary demon unafraid of challenges, but it was also keenly aware of the disparity in power. In the black cat’s eyes now, the Hero and the Gleaming Scale Serpent likely were formidable enough that even its full effort might not win against them.

Night Tiger belonged to a long-lived group of magic creatures; originally, it could leisurely wait for his daughter to grow and then form a contract. But seeing his daughter’s friend grow strong so quickly, it must’ve been stimulated.

The Hero lifted the black cat onto her lap, enjoying the soft fur, fingers gently petting behind its ears, causing the Gleaming Scale Serpent to show a somewhat envious look.

Unfortunately, whether in humanoid or beast form, it wasn’t something suitable for petting...

The Gleaming Scale Serpent was indeed a cherished variety among serpent enthusiasts, but clearly, the Hero didn’t share this preference.

As it narrowed its eyes in contentment under the Hero’s touch, the black cat didn’t forget to meow twice at the Count.

"No problem, after the matter is concluded, I’ll send you to the capital to form a contract with my daughter, and the Night Gem shards will also be handed to you."

The Count nodded as expected, agreeing.

Satisfied with this promise, the black cat nodded, intending to leave, but after thinking for a bit, it simply lay down on the Hero’s soft lap.

Just wait, humankind, while you might be stronger now... meow meow... but my master won’t lose to you... meow.

"No wonder you’re Miss Hero, although I’ve heard that Professionals often have grand adventures, seeing it for real is truly impressive."

Seeing the conversation between the Hero and Count wrapping up, the Fourteenth Princess smiled and spoke.

"Even though I know nothing about adventure and exploration, from your explanation, it seems you only need to delve into the Sanctuary rather than clean it out, right?"

The Hero hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.

She hadn’t considered clearing the entire sanctuary alone; if there were Goblins, that would be different, though imagining them surviving in such a place was difficult.

"Then I have an idea that might help you." The Fourteenth Princess’s expression turned a bit excited, and on her command, the Demon Hunting Master brought out an exquisite box.

Upon opening it, there were sets of Metal Rings, almost identical to the decorations the Fourteenth Princess wore.

The Count’s expression was first surprised, then nodding in agreement.

"Using Demon-locking Rings to conceal your aura? A good idea."

"Yes, I read in books that a curse is essentially a form of Magic Power exchange, and many Perception magics target Magic Power, but wearing these conceals your Magic Power fluctuations to some extent." The Fourteenth Princess smiled bashfully.

"Although there are many arcane artifacts achieving a similar effect, it’s also a bit of my personal sentiment. If the Hero could explore dangerous Secret Realms equipped similarly to me, I’d feel a shared experience."

[Equipment: Sealing Demon Lock R5]

Isolates one’s Magic Power exchanges with the external environment, but doesn’t obstruct internal Magic Power flow.

Armor +15, Stealth +30, Interference Resistance +30, unable to use Spellcasting.

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Grandfather stood in silence, watching the Hero converse with the crowd.

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