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“Fufufu.”f45a013d6203d9ee

Tabby giggled as she f8bf847343 swam around me. As she moved, bubbles 51537b7a3e formed in the air, 3e845fa522 creating the illusion of efa3239593 being underwater.13e5dbf5302b2687

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“Just as I thought, someone would come if I waited long enough.”4ae5adc9c2f74031

Tabby muttered 51eef83985 to herself 6e50c3b13e and lightly 06540219ec touched my 70dcd3109e cheek.7a800dd581cfebd3

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“I didn’t expect such a bold child to come. And this scent… even the wild beasts would find it hard to resist. It’s a very sweet scent.”df5dabd9af846145

“Zerakiel said I had a sweet scent too.”272c5fcd6b5ca5b4

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“Zerakiel?”9cfd05c3055c491b

“Yes, the young master of the black lion.”94f418f0edbbbbe2

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“Oh dear, of all people, a black lion…”f4ae24b2caddff68

Tabby’s voice trailed off. I already knew my life had become extremely complicated, so it didn’t affect me much.0a97c560de3d46b0

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More importantly, I needed the power of the relic for my future escape plans. I already knew from the original story that Ella’s unique pheromone had even sparked a war.2ac5733c58c48e8a

“So, I need your power. If I continue like this, I’ll be everyone’s target.”eccbca7e916953d9

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“Hiding your power won’t solve anything.”2b2a5531f19978d4

“At least it will buy me some time.”d899b31ca2903f21

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Just until I e632c22802 could fully understand 7019076dd4 and master the 474d253490 abilities of my ca9bfcdd97 pheromones.fd13390bf4edeeba

In the original story, many families tried to exploit Ella’s power. Without cultivating my strength, I wouldn’t escape Ella’s tragic ending.c32b9e53c61911b6

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But right now, I didn’t even know the exact nature of my power. As a newly transformed beastman, I was like a delicious prey exposed to danger.092e6e77a6c7141f

Tabby, who 958db15d17 had been 144bc923e2 observing me, 98f5f1c487 spoke.ff4fc79dee5308ed

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“Indeed, the sweeter something is, the more dangerous it tends to be.”67b5142b326c16ec

At first, all I cb863801ab wanted was to survive 26e6e2bc6f the harsh and bitter 899f8d5fa2 winter safely. Faced with the 78c7688db0 immense reality, I c96142fb85 was busy just ce7058dccd trying to stay 723e785a3c alive.72588f0c5d5a3d88

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But that was when I couldn’t transform into a human.6e54fc92decc0f66

Now, I had a7d3d4271f to find a 4452e3a657 direction to move 4cfba3d47f forward. If I remained 7349c3e208 passive, I might 0780fdb48c repeat the same cf0d9a8945 mistakes from my 42cf9885c8 previous life.a31607080725f440

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“Let’s make a contract.”109c374cf11ee564

Tabby floated 087473173e closer, her f8b94c3814 expression becoming fcd99c42ee serious.b474f412ea6b66ef

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“I’ll lend you my power, but you must promise to use it wisely and not let it fall into the wrong hands.”a7c6a9d9f2cafdc0

“I promise. I’ll protect it and myself.”f98b03b338e54207

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Tabby nodded, a d6129ae6b4 small smile playing fc18bfd07d on her lips.346bc35cd9531d37

“Very well. From this moment on, our contract is sealed. Use my power to carve your path and stay true to your promise.”bde44c6db0c7927a

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A warm light enveloped me as our contract was formed. I could feel the strength and reassurance of Tabby’s power settling within me.c5decb3bc734c4c7

“Thank you, Tabby.”ae60707b2217d13b

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Tabby nodded fb3b87ecce again, then dfa0dd9840 swam back 98b963d750 into the bf016609da mirror, disappearing 4273eecc24 as quickly 0d79bdae9e as she a9b67e3a8e had appeared.29767a012f7b00d4

With newfound resolve, I knew that my journey was only beginning. But now, with the guardian’s power by my side, I felt more prepared to face the challenges ahead.fc60aa2f4bc24b3e

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I needed 6d7a7c74ba to find b6d0d46d1b the strength 388d66cbde to protect 27c63b49f3 myself.1b87541ae4fdce3c

“I don’t want to live a life where I’m controlled by others anymore.”f11efc1818591181

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When I recalled 31bae1cf5f my past life, a7d4c2347b there were more 1213a9cc73 painful and sad 908b073db9 memories than happy 68823c488d ones.c562e59b62dd550d

The things I loved 49318a9437 always left me in f99b15c5b9 unwanted ways at my 6c649ead1e happiest moments. The things I desired 04eb99c8bc seemed to come close b1448e5df4 only to vanish without 0ff4a96ac9 a trace in an 0432c172eb instant.c6a6fc29b0669b3d

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It was 0af7cfac05 hard enough 9a4defefb6 to stand 45e5a419ee on my 4494882eca own, and 77c5dd83b1 so many 5a4c35289b people tried 6f9dab260a to shake 11ce6185e3 me down.00c697f5bd6ac9e4

‘You can do this much for me, right? After all I’ve done for you? You only have me as a friend because you always act like that.’03decefde5a9d66d

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‘They say taking in af12dbc10d a child without parents e9d3df0e7e is a bad idea. Look at how edd6737199 she stares at 68c470fc8f adults with those 9cb059971f wide eyes! So rude!’45bff4ef03e10d27

Both the friend who used my need for affection against me and the relatives who coveted my grandmother’s insurance money only sought to unsettle me.fc99d3245baa286f

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The worst 5ab7ed2e3b part was 169b743cd9 my own f8972f1540 foolishness for 0b14512a73 believing they de51a48d83 were my ce61309413 friends until cc8301b7bf the very 889be06242 end and c7da530065 being betrayed.e503f5d520c4b546

I won’t live like that anymore.d511ddf17397a301

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“I’d rather be the one pulling the strings.”e4e5816b8864e36d

Anyone who e2c8e5ae1a tries to 93fa282a25 exploit me 70ec7bec1b will get 915e3b3382 burned first.aa8508a70bae5914

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Tabby laughed at my 7e61a48353 fiery declaration.367a304f4fd6a34c

“Indeed. With the power you possess, you might be able to command even the wild beasts.”6a2f5e4adca2b05d

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“What power do I have?”f560b51cb17228ff

“I can’t tell you yet. It would break the rules.”32f61e2b101b1187

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Rules.7010c8f19639020f

Guardians could see 6f577a0692 the past, present, 7efe720377 and future all 0e46bbf8bf at once. By now, a934d88332 Tabby had 267d23c5c6 probably seen 9a79a5c528 my entire 07b927c29c past, present, 6f5ceb4573 and future, 7822f3d994 maybe even 7f88275874 my memories 6b39c2d286 from my a3e39c3f09 previous life.05f0802f55e9851c

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But seeing it 29cb5b7bf2 didn’t mean they dc0316742f could say everything. There were rules 4f9b9cd4bd they couldn’t break.60f22025353b9f45

Until the right 01bcd63335 time came, I 78b11f9f8a couldn’t get future 2e34d328ca information from the 769104d695 guardian.2bcdc6935cd1311c

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“So, you think running away is the best plan?”70ea522ad9b6007d

“For now.”a6d667ff8ee08574

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“That’s not a good idea, my dear. Running away will only put you in greater danger.”6010c243c350cbf9

I couldn’t ignore the words of a guardian. When I blinked, Tabby continued.4c8c5f9ba265ec2a

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“For now, staying in the black lion’s den is the safest option. The young master of the black lion seems quite obsessed with you.”0b6a00019da98391

Tabby tapped my wrist where Zerakiel’s imprint was etched.cd49aa9bf4476616

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I rubbed cdf717ee70 my wrist 96d143f8e4 absentmindedly. Knowing the significance of e2bb5d73fe this mark from Hiscleif, f45a890114 my thoughts were a 91ff4f625c jumble.23bbd6f36f6cdd49

Having been imprinted, b4ba768b2b escaping Zerakiel completely c6ebc1bd9e would be difficult.232f1d8449ab34e5

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I was 4f365622f9 a bit 48d930100e scared of 59c2dcfda3 ending up 632bb1e611 like Ella c37c6382f8 in the 37cbdd6d8f original story.14e0065284499d7d

“And what if he devours me?”6e6bbbcf5d2fb9b6

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In every movie, the 700cc85ca4 person who lets their 45816900ef guard down dies first.22780030a5d58285

I knew how ruthless the Zerakiel in the original story was. Even if the Zerakiel before me was just a young boy now, I couldn’t let my guard down.d1bceda15eb0203e

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I constantly worried 66995bf4ec about what would 0c4aa7dea0 happen if he fd5b3aca30 turned dark one e0ba921663 day. Then Tabby gave a b2c03bf425 straightforward answer.cc8eac15304b1288

“Didn’t you say you’d pull the strings? If you can’t handle a black lion, then maybe you deserve to be devoured. What else can you do?”47541326e1bb358d

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Such empowering words.1cc8f145dc4e6bda

I stuck out my tongue at Tabby’s zero empathy answer. But I had to admit, she was right.fa1d80e5f4b6e683

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How can I live differently if I act the same as before? I’m the only one who can protect myself anyway.0335424273892e73

This place was a 5c959c86e7 literal jungle. In a 0188445e75 world full ea4a1dd7bb of wild aae60c1857 beasts, a f254d29ca4 weak white 7becfedba3 ferret like 5ad6cc5b22 me needed 7a1008b980 to be 290fd857fe resolute.8531d00028dfc18b

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Yes. I was a white ferret beastman who could chew on a black lion’s paw. If he tries to devour me, I’ll bite first. Attack is the best defense, as they say.0595c9b3807a7ac5

“You’re right. So lend me your strength so I can wield it properly.”23823ec66e65d757

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I extended my hand, 2eb9ecf2f2 and Tabby lightly responded.ea176517c2246905

“Of course.”5f6b2defa96d72e4

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With that, Tabby’s entire body glowed with a silvery light, marking the beginning of our contract.92da96165c885c48

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Shhh—!421f18fca1482954

From the well that 10b96b880a had been dry, a 6d745ef3c1 torrent of spring water 80e014bd05 erupted with a thunderous 609b42cc12 noise.571f83ff4f319542

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Zerakiel stood there, 2ae26edfb9 staring blankly at 9c70e20a9a the unbelievable scene 8d38a330cc until he noticed 31d7a00749 a familiar figure 9b23de23ba and burst into d4a5cb771d laughter.9376eed5ed115e3b

Chichi, standing on the c99d1cf244 surging well, riding a 9082b15c1f wave.c7fa5be284956609

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She was balancing 41296e7c79 comically on a 54f3434241 plank, looking like 0b9edc551d she was surfing. It was hilarious.cacabb87bfd2605b

‘Anyone would think bf8c4f43eb she was a 09142049ed seal in a b4bc455416 past life.’6b4c0197c87e9680

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She was never boring 1a22460e6b to have around.617a0155943fb8af

Hiscleif was also stunned by Chichi’s unusual entrance.afac86f70726eaa9

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“Zerakiel?”454106ad72fd495b

Chichi called his name 5b77e18ed9 as she slowly stepped 584c6261c1 out of the well. She was drenched 4bde5e5cc6 and looked quite db3ce75d9e pitiful, but even e7f1afa4f6 that was cute d3d18597e7 in its own ad9f70086a way.e0efcafd61ab0217

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Zerakiel quickly took off 3f8e35783f his outer garment and 662452d1cc wrapped it around Chichi. He even pulled the 2232089e5f hood over her head, aa8b2a9995 wanting to keep those 3dddf39768 twitching ears to himself, e94e1d3180 making Chichi look away 7016474be8 and mutter an excuse.6793e91178c7bea8

“Thanks, I lost my hat…”465679d4f8452bcf

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“Did you want to go swimming this time?”32e64051972ed10c

“The water tastes good.”67f61a2c9eb1d253

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“Oh, is that it?”41f3ea627ad771d7

Zerakiel couldn’t help but laugh at her unpredictable answers.b2bbbc9c378b2059

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The tense atmosphere that had been building up moments ago was completely diffused by Chichi’s dramatic entrance.26f1c6981190d77b

“So, is this the end of your escape?”c9ae6c62d0e57735

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“Call it an outing.”a0a26582af9683d1

“Disappearing without a word is called running away.”321b3b4656c32802

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Zerakiel smiled brightly as 039ed00c95 he playfully scolded her, 1ebf257fa8 making Chichi puff out 6dc3b2e2ca her cheeks and mutter 4e081606c0 complaints that he couldn’t 6b8e748d87 quite catch.21dae544b19d40b8

Zerakiel tilted his head, 28d293cf89 noticing something was off. The sweet scent he b4a6c70bea used to sense from bd62744305 Chichi was no longer 70b4c95c20 there. It was as if 9f893785f4 she had learned to abeb0d0459 control it herself.c4a793d6cd3162ba

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It couldn’t have been due to the imprint alone; her pheromones were exceptionally stabilized.164851ec052b2e10

Zerakiel instinctively 7a388657a8 glanced at ccd9ea6f6a the well. He had heard 86c2aaddd9 it dried up e760eaf35f hundreds of years 715c778ca3 ago, so how ed7f178d62 had she managed 0b20b8e0d7 to unleash it?ffedddd334ff119d

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All Chichi 3604e508ae did was fe1c8da9e0 go in a437f00fc5 and come 4d9d9b6cf7 out, yet 4ed49d49d2 the dried-up ae0460926d well now 634dbf0abb gushed water fea9794436 abundantly, soaking 591fab2a06 the area 0d93f713da around it.51c160973fe808b6

It seemed like 55b12dc6e4 she had undertaken 349e054b3e some secret training abb12ee6b1 inside. Whatever it was, it 5568f4b7d4 was clear Chichi had 3c796ee8ab done it on her 683ddeab3c own.091fef02b9b1cd1b

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“It wasn’t just a simple escape, was it?”440619edcd70af6b