The Villain’s Bite-Sized Desert Fox

I was born into the Desert Fox clan of beastkin—wiped out and left with a cursed fate.

I was exploited and killed by a wicked man who coveted the tears of desert fox beastkin, which were said to cure any illness.
Or so I thought…

“What? No way. I really came back to life?”

I’d returned—gone back in time to before that abusive bastard adopted me.
This time, I absolutely won’t be fooled like an idiot!

Just then, the head of the Orca family, who appeared at the orphanage, became my savior!
She was looking for a boy to take her sick son’s place in military service, so I raised my voice with confidence.

“I’ll cure your son’s illness and enlist in his place. In return, please adopt me!”
And so I became a man.

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Playing the role of the Orca clan’s second son wasn’t hard.

“Bellian. Let’s eat breakfast together.”
A kind older brother(?), and a warm, dependable father.

“Bellian. If there’s ever anything you need, just tell me.”
A stern but tender-hearted mother.

It was the perfect life.
Well, aside from the white tiger cub who kept circling me like a predator.

“You… your nape smells sweet.”
“Um, Adrian. Could you please remove your hand from my head?”
“Why? Afraid your ears will pop out if I pet you?”

I thought it was just idle curiosity at first.
But before I knew it, the white tiger had come close enough that I could feel his breath as he whispered sweetly.

“That’s right, Bellian. I’ve realized… I’m into men now.”
“W-What? Since when? No, wait—why men…?”
“How shameless of you, Bellian.”

He kissed the ends of my short hair, brushing my ear as he sighed sympathetically.

“Since you’re a man, I have no choice. But, no matter who you are, I’ll like you.”

…What the hell is this lunatic talking about?
Excuse me.
I’m a girl!