The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.5
The structure of the tower was both complex and mysterious. Its intricacies were so bewildering that few bothered to investigate the principles or logic behind its supernatural phenomena. Perhaps it was seen as a waste of time. Yet,...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.4
"Looks like it's good. Let's remove it," Dawn concluded, setting the scanner aside. I stared at my hands, encased in plaster, took a deep breath, and extended my consciousness. With a dull cracking sound, I tossed the uneven white fragments...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.3
“It’s just me, or is it really getting hot in here?” The ferret tugged at his collar, seemingly trying to create some airflow to cool down. “We’re about 20 kilometers deep; feeling hot is normal. There should be air conditioning inside. Just...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.8
“You’re from the biology department too, right? I think I saw you at the movie marathon,” said the Bengal tiger sitting in front of me, turning around with a curious glint in his eyes, an enthusiastic tone, and a scent of genuine interest. I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.7
The flash of silver caught my eye, and I turned my head just in time to avoid a swift strike. Fast. This must be the fastest opponent I’ve faced so far. The attacks kept coming. I sidestepped several follow-up strikes,...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.6
“That’s why I’m saying we cannot revoke the police department’s authority to reject applications for assemblies and protests!” The council member representing the goats emphasized his stance by forcefully tapping the documents on the...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.5
“...The full genomic sequencing results for all animals were analyzed and published last year. Some of the findings are truly thought-provoking…” The ferret instructor switched slides as she spoke in the general biology class. “First, the ‘Out...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.4
That warmth—the soothing, comforting sensation. Even now, I occasionally recall the fine hairs brushing against my trembling fingertips. “Botchan , you’re awake!” Dusk, who had been lying on my chest, sat up upon noticing my movement. I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.3
"Hey!" The red-jerseyed wolfhound caught the ball intended for me with his hands, took a couple of steps, and then kicked it away. "Isn't that against the rules?" I asked Nighteye, feeling a bit annoyed. "Well, you really should...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.2
I held Haru's small, pure white body tightly in my arms. One of the things I loved about her was the sound of her incredibly loud heartbeat. She once mentioned that small animals' bodies involuntarily sway with the rhythm of their own...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.1
"Sometimes, I hear people say, 'It's just a name; why make a big deal out of it?' Those who make such claims clearly don’t understand how much of a privilege it is to be addressed in the way you wish." "Birch, cherry blossom,...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.2
" That's insane!" Tadao exclaimed, staring at my cast-covered hands in disbelief as he popped a bundle of clover wrapped in seaweed into his mouth. "Considering I've heard of similar cases, I'm not too surprised. Breaking one's dependency on...