Delia's POV
"Woo~" I opened my eyes under the brilliant sunlight.
Before me lay an endless expanse of a lake.
A gentle breeze softly rustled my hair. I glanced downward and saw my own reflection in the water—a young, white puppy.
!
I widened my eyes in astonishment, and the young wolf in the lake also tilted its head, staring at me in surprise.
What's going on?!
I confirmed that my memory was intact. I remember passing the Queen's trial. Guided by the Moon Goddess, I found my wolf. Her name is Pearl. But why has Pearl become so young? Why have I become smaller after shifting?
"Woo!"
I howled at the lake's surface, but there was no response.
I gazed at my reflection. The mirrored image in the water gazed back at me. In my childhood, I yearned to succeed in shifting so that my father wouldn't abandon me. But now, I no longer care about my father's opinion.
