So, Brother Dog, looking a touch helpless, began to explain:
"See, Brother Cat accepted a task from Lord Kudel. The Civilian Protection Officer really appreciates Brother Cat's combat talents. He wants Brother Cat to switch his allegiance from Maxim's faction to his own, becoming a warrior for the Baron of Hunting.
Lord Maxim didn't scold him or object to the faction change. However, he has given Brother Cat a challenge.
Brother Cat must come in first place in this Wolf People hunt to be released. Lord Kudel thinks this is a warrior's journey and thus, accepted this difficult condition.
But..."
"Oh, so that's how it is."
Sister Pomegranate suddenly understood what Dog Paddle in the North of the Forest meant by "showing mercy."
She glanced at the current individual score ranking. Bull Bull had moved up to third place with an impressive score of 642 points.
