Gauss noticed Aik beside Aaliyah's feet, and somehow, a few fluffy little crows had unknowingly started following them.
These little crows had sleek black feathers, their eyes darted around, appearing both clever and cautious.
They crowded closely against Aik, as if taking it as their support.
"Aaliyah, did you buy new pets?" Gauss was somewhat surprised, thinking Aaliyah had gone to the market early.
"No, not at all." Aaliyah shook her head, her face showing a mix of curiosity and helplessness.
"After we rested yesterday, Aik wandered off and brought back these little creatures, they seem to be fledglings who've lost their mother."
Raising birds is quite a troublesome thing, but since Aik brought the little ones back, she couldn't bear to abandon them heartlessly.
Aik heard this and seemed to proudly lift its head, letting out a few growls from its throat, somewhat seeking praise for a good deed.
"Oh, I see..."
Gauss's gaze lingered on Aik's shiny black fur for a moment.
