That afternoon, as the village went about its business, Hiro made his way into the woods. The path was well-worn by hunters, but few ventured far beyond the edge of the village. The deeper parts of the forest were wild, untamed, and filled with creatures the villagers feared.
Hiro moved silently, his senses tuned to the life around him. Birds flitted in the trees above, small animals rustled in the underbrush, and somewhere, deeper in the forest, he could feel the presence of something larger, more powerful.
It wasn't long before he found it—a wolf. Not just any wolf, but a large, silver-furred creature, standing at the edge of a clearing, its golden eyes watching him intently. To the villagers, this wolf would have been seen as a dangerous predator, something to be avoided or killed.
But Hiro knew better. He could feel the latent strength within the wolf, the same way he had once felt the power in the legendary creatures of his past life.
The wolf growled softly, its eyes narrowing as it stepped forward. Hiro stood his ground, his eyes meeting the creature's gaze. He didn't fear it—he understood it.
With slow, deliberate movements, Hiro knelt on the forest floor, lowering himself to the wolf's level. He didn't reach out physically, but instead extended his will, his presence, the way he had in his past life. The bond between them was forming, a connection that went deeper than words.
"You are more than just a beast," Hiro whispered. "I see your strength. Your potential. Will you join me?"
For a long moment, the wolf remained still, its golden eyes locked onto Hiro's. Then, slowly, it lowered its head, a sign of submission. The bond was formed.
Hiro rose to his feet, the wolf now standing beside him, a powerful ally. This was just the beginning. He had tamed one beast, but there were countless others out there—each one with the potential to grow stronger, to evolve into something far greater.
As Hiro and the wolf moved deeper into the forest, he couldn't help but smile. The villagers didn't understand yet, but soon they would. Taming wasn't just a skill—it was a bond, a partnership. And with each beast he tamed, Hiro would grow stronger. Soon, the world would see the true power of the Beast Sovereign.