The Record of Unusual Creatures

Chapter 6: For Crying Out Loud, You’re A Werewolf!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Lily had already transformed into her werewolf form before scurrying behind the sofa.

Kneeling behind the sofa, Lily cautiously peeked out revealing half of her head. Her long, silver hair was cascading to the ground whilst her silver-white ears constantly twitched, seemingly being very much aware of her surroundings. She also seemed prepared for battle. Hao Ren felt that this mysterious being with half a strand of noodle and some vegetables in its mouth did not resemble anything majestic at all. Moreover, what Lily did next further convinced Hao Ren. She grabbed a pair of chopsticks while trembling and pointed to the black and white cat at his feet, and with a quavering voice,she cried, ”Cat… Cat!”

”Meow?” The black and white cat tilted its head, curious about the uninvited guest present in its home. This made Lily tremble. Being a cat, it completely disregarded Lily moments later, not bothering to even spare a glance towards her. Witnessing this, Hao Ren was dumbstruck. After some careful thought, he looked at Lily as if she was confronted by a mortal enemy and unbelievingly asked, ”You... are afraid of cats?”

”I… I’m not afraid of cats!” said Lily obstinately, as if she was a proud pitbull. ”I was just being apprehensive!”

”It’s the same thing!” said Hao Ren, who was unable to comprehend why a werewolf would be afraid of a cat. Without caring that the other party was a werewolf, moreover a newly acquainted one, he shouted, ”For crying out loud! You are a werewolf!”

”I am a werewolf!” Lily finally was conscious that her actions were somewhat embarrassing. Also, irritated by Hao Ren’s gaze and speech, she put up a brave front and came out from behind the sofa. Pretending to go back to the side of the dining table, Lily tiptoed around the living room wall to the other end of the living room. ”Are you sure that this cat is safe?”

”What’s not safe about this cat?” saying this, Hao Ren conveniently scooped up the black and white cat. ”I’ve never met a cat that’s so tame. Do you agree with me, Rollie1?

Immediately, the black and white cat meowed softly, looking very tame. Upon seeing this, Hao Ren happily took the cat’s feeding bowl, filled it to the brim, and placed it next to the dining table (This was the cat’s usual feeding place). At the same time, Hao Ren pointed to Lily to introduce the cat to her and said, ”This is Lily, and she’s a werewolf… Erm, this might not be of any importance to you, but in any case, just know that she is a guest in our home. From now on, your food will depend on how much rent she can provide, so be nice to the one that pays for your food okay?”

As if it understood human language, the black and white cat raised its head and nodded at Lily, indicating its approval, before it continued eating.

At this, Lily only felt that the cat was harmless. She carefully trotted back to the dining table, with the bowl of noodles in her hands, choosing a safe spot which was furthest away from the cat. Suddenly, as if she recalled something, she enquired, ”What did you call the cat just now?”

”Rollie”, Hao Ren looked down to his only ‘family member’. ”His name is Rollie.”

Lily’s silver hair and wolf ears slowly retracted as she calmed down. In all honesty, Hao Ren was still feeling quite guilty. With a look of amazement on Lily’s face, she asked, ”Why does it have such a weird name?”

”This cat came to my house last year,” Hao Ren answered with a chuckle, elaborating on the background of his cat. ”I had no idea what breed it was. This is a remote place, with many wild cats and dogs and to have one or two entering your house unnoticed is pretty common. But somehow, this cat did not leave after it came, I’ve tried driving it out away a few times but to no avail…”

”So you name it ‘Rollie’? Hoping that it will roll2 away?” Lily asked with glaring eyes.

”No, it likes to jump onto the bed when I’m watching TV and I used to shout ‘roll off’ to shoo it away. It was effective at first, but as time passed by, whenever I shout ‘roll off’ it’ll come towards me instead. This cat thinks that its name is ‘roll off’, so its name is really Rollie now.

After hearing this, Lily ate her food silently and moments later said, ”Feels like this is a weird place.”

Hao Ren rolled his eyes, thinking: There’s nothing in this house that’s weirder than you. This werewolf had her common sense turned upside down!