“I won’t be able to survive there... I really won’t....”
His undeniable mean streak showed as he continued to tease the pitiful fox.
“I know, it’s dangerous. If I invade his territory, he’ll come after me and kill me.”
Sohwa gasped, terrified. Dohwi looked down at her, feigning innocence.
“But I feel safe with you, Sohwa.”
“Huh?”
“You’ll protect me again, won’t you?”
Sohwa’s pupils darted nervously. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing.
“Who, me? Me, protect YOU?”
“You did it last time. You told me you fought off that group of 17 tiger hunters on your own! Just to save ME!”
‘No, I only fended off seven! The rest met their demise on their own!’
Unable to confess the truth, Sohwa’s lips trembled.
“You fought seventeen hunters; I’m sure you can handle a single tiger. Am I not right?”
“B-But... I heard that the tiger is actually a deity....”
She muttered, but Dohwi pretended not to hear, continuing his teasing.
