PAID

A pond about 100 meters in diameter.

Right now, a human and dozens of beasts were in it together.

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A white tiger, a black bear, a gray wolf, a hippopotamus, and more.

Each one exuded an overwhelming presence that made it impossible to dismiss them as mere animals.

Among them, the one with the most intense presence, the white tiger, pressed its massive body against the human at the center—Cha Hyeon-seung.

The scene looked almost like that of a giant cat demanding affection.

Cha Hyeon-seung effortlessly accepted the affection of the massive beast, which weighed well over 300 kilograms, and stroked its head.

The white tiger let out a low purr, clearly enjoying his touch.

Grrrng!

‘More! More!’

Because of his ability to communicate, Cha Hyeon-seung could understand the white tiger’s words perfectly.

"Yeah, yeah. Baekseol, you worked the hardest."

Likewise, understanding his intent was not difficult for the white tiger—no, for Baekseol.

Grrrrng!

‘Praise me more!’

He had to enjoy this moment as much as possible while he could.

After all, this sweet respite was hard-earned, a reward after weeks of relentless labor.

Then, suddenly—

Swish—

The air around the pavilion at one side of the pond warped, and a man appeared.

The moment Baekseol recognized the man’s face, her expression stiffened.

"Cha Hyeon-seung."

Hearing the voice, Cha Hyeon-seung responded.

"Jaehyun-nim?"

"May I have a moment of your time?"

"Of course."