Scene – Precious is sitting on the ground, playing with Lior and Pizu, when he suddenly feels that something is strange about Lior.

Precious – (thinking) Hmm... there's definitely something odd about Lior... but how do I find out? I can’t figure it out... what should I do?

Lior – (thinking) Why is Precious staring at me for so long? It’s starting to feel weird... No! I can't be scared! I'm the son of the Dragon Lord and Spirit Queen! But still, this is my second life after all.

Precious – (thinking) Hmm... ugh! There’s no point thinking too much. Let’s just talk through telepathy. Whatever happens, happens.

Lior – Ahhh!

Precious – Lior! Hey, Lior!

Lior – Huh?! Who said that? The voice is coming from nowhere!

Precious – It’s me, Precious!

Lior – WHAT?! But how? You’re just a one-month-old baby! How is this even possible?!

Precious – I'll ask the questions first. After that, I'll answer yours.

Lior – Alright, fine! Ask first, then I’ll ask mine.

Precious – I’m getting a strange feeling from you... like you’re not what you seem to be. Can you tell me who you really are?

Lior – I mean, I’m just a little kid... right?

Precious – Nice acting, but it won't work on me.

Lior – Sigh... fine, I'll tell you everything.

Scene – Lior tells Precious everything about his past life, how powerful he was, and about his true identity.

Precious – Alright, I get it now. That’s all I wanted to ask.

Lior – Now it’s my turn!

Precious (thinking) – Ah man, I’m trapped now...

Precious – Fine, ask.

Lior – First of all, how are we even talking like this? I get how I can, but how are you doing it? Were you reborn too?

Precious – This is because of my skill – Telepathy.

Precious (thinking) – I can’t tell him about my rebirth... I’ll have to lie!

Lior – And what about being reborn?

Precious – No, no! I wasn’t reborn. Actually, when I was born, I got two skills – Telepathy and Ultimate Brain.

Lior – Ohh, no wonder you’re smarter and growing faster than normal kids!

Precious – Exactly! Bingo!

Precious (thinking) – Phew! Managed to dodge that one!

Lior – So that means you’re weaker than me!

Precious – Huh?! No, no!

Lior – It’s fine, no worries, just accept it!

Precious (thinking) – Hmm... anyway, I have to hide my true power for a while, so maybe I should just play along with Lior for now.

Lior – What happened?

Precious – Hmm? Nothing, nothing. You’re right; I only have two skills.

Lior – I know, that’s why I’ll protect you and this house from now on! Don't worry!

Precious – Hmm, okay.

Lior – From today onwards, we're not just brothers, we're best friends, right?!

Precious – Yeah, real best friends!

Precious (thinking) – I don’t know what'll happen the day I reveal my true power to him... I just hope he doesn’t break our friendship.

Lior – Hey, you’re lost in thought again! By the way, your telepathy skill is super OP, dude!

Precious – Hmm, really! Actually, now that I think about it, I even met Pizu because of this power.

Pizu – Hauufff! Vaufff! Heeehaa! Heehaa!

Scene – Both Precious and Lior start communicating with Pizu through Telepathy.

Pizu – Master Precious forgot about me...

Two days later...

Scene – There’s a knock on the door. Guzy opens it and sees who it is.

Guzy – Ohh! Welcome, Sir Barn! Please come in. How can we help you today?

Narrator Box – Sir Barn is one of the leaders of this village and also the protector elder of nearby villages.

Barn – Guzy, it’s good to see you, but right now, I have an important matter. Call Tall and Kin for me, please.

Guzy – Of course, Sir Barn! Please have a seat; I’ll call them right away.

Barn – Hmm.

Scene – Barn sits on a sofa. After a short while, Tall and Kin enter.

Tall – Sir Barn, what do you need from us?

Barn – Tall, Kin, I need your help.

Kin – Help? What kind of help?

Scene – Precious and Lior secretly listen to the conversation.

Barn – There’s a village nearby that’s requested our assistance.

Tall – What kind of assistance?

Barn – Apparently, they’re being attacked every few days by a group of goblins.

Kin – Goblins? That's odd. How come they can’t fight them off?

Barn – The goblin group is about 100 strong, and they’re equipped with armor and weapons.

Tall – Wait, you’re telling me goblins with armor, shields, and proper gear like humans?!

Barn – Exactly, Tall.

Tall – That’s crazy! I’ve never seen goblins wearing armor before. Sure, they might wield weapons, but an actual organized army? That’s rare.

Barn – But it’s true... and there’s a bigger problem – their leader and action leader.

Kin – What do you mean?

Barn – Their action leader is a Hobgoblin, and the main leader is a Hygoblin. Both are extremely powerful.

Tall – Ohh, so that’s the issue.

Kin – Then we have no choice but to go. When do we leave?

Barn – Tomorrow morning.

Kin – Guzy, you’ll stay back and take care of Precious and Lior.

Guzy – Yes, Ma'am!

Tall – Alright then, tomorrow we depart.

Precious – Mom and Dad are going to another village...

Lior – What are you thinking about?

Precious – Watching the fight!

Lior – Same here! Let's go too... but how?

Precious – Hehe... with Pizu’s help!

Lior – With that small guy? He can’t even carry one of us halfway there!

Precious – Hehe, he’s just keeping his true form hidden! I’ll show you his real form tomorrow!

Lior – Alright!

Scene – After wrapping up their discussion, Barn leaves, and Precious and Lior go back to their room and sleep.

Next day...

Precious – Let’s go!

Lior – I still think that little guy won't even make it halfway...

Pizu – Aummm!

Precious – Trust me, Lior. I got this!

Lior – Fine, fine.

Scene – Tall and Kin also leave the house to join Barn.

Precious – Pizu, Transform!

Scene – Pizu transforms into his original, massive form.

Lior – WHOA! WHAT THE HECK! This is OP!!

Precious – Hehe, told you so!

Pizu – Auuu!

Precious – Let's go, Pizu! Come on, Lior!

Scene – Pizu lifts Precious and Lior into the air and flies off.

[ CHAPTER 9 END ]