A little while later, an excited, high-pitched voice breaks through the conversation.
"Dad!" a child's voice calls out.
Followed by many other cute voices.
"Dad! Dad!!!"
Everyone turns to look. To my surprise, four small wolf pups co bounding over—soft, fuzzy ears perked high and tails wagging furiously. A broad grin spreads across Korum's face as he opens his remaining arm wide, sweeping them up into a gentle, one-sided hug.
At the sight of those happy, pup-like children, my own heart warms. Their tails swish back and forth, radiating pure excitent.
"Darling, who are these people?" a female Wolf Furren asks, stepping forward in a hesitant manner.
She's beautiful, despite her ragged dress and weary appearance: long blue hair, serene blue eyes, and a dignified posture even in such dire circumstances. anwhile, three of the pups have her striking hair color, and the other child has Korum's striking silver hue.
"Aww, they're so cute!" I blurt out, my own catgirl tail thrashing in excitent at the adorable scene.
Korum straightens and clears his throat. "This is Eris, and this is Felicia," he explains, glancing at us before turning back to his wife. "They helped us out… a lot."
The mont he introduces us, the pups swarm with boundless curiosity.
"Uwwwooooh! You're so pretty!"
"Hey, Big Sis Felicia, why's your hair so white? Are you related to dad?"
"Can you ow?"
"Are you a boy? How co you don't have a big chest like Mommy does?"
ACCCCCCCKKKKK!
Urrgghh!!!
My heart nearly stops.
I can't believe it… I have been defeated by a child!!!
Eris snickers softly, trying to hide a smirk, while Darron snorts in laughter.
Korum and his wife look mortified.
"I-I'M SORRY!!!!" his wife stamrs, bowing apologetically. anwhile, one of the pups—apparently nad Bloby—gets whisked away by his dad.
"Co on, Bloby, you can't just say stuff like that!" Korum scolds, giving the child a light tap. "Look, you made Felicia upset!"
Bloby's ears droop as he shuffles back to , tugging at my clothes. "I'm sowwy… sniffle…"
"Hey, it's okay." I reach down to pat his fluffy head. "But maybe don't say sothing like that when you grow older, all right? You'll make lots of ladies cry!"
Bloby sniffles again but bobs his head earnestly. "Okay!"
A mont later, Darron's wife appears, along with two more children, equally sweet and eager. Soon, introductions are exchanged, and we find ourselves laughing about small, silly things: the mischief the kids get into, how they bicker over who gets to hold the toy sword…
Eventually, it's ti for Korum and Darron to head back for the night. They stand, each taking a final mont to bow deeply before us.
"Thank you so much, Eris," Darron says, bowing deeply. "Thanks to you, we can start over properly."
Everyone—including their wives and children—bows to Eris as well, tails wagging in gratitude. The children peek shyly from behind their parents, waving at with bright, curious eyes.
"Once we get settled and earn so money, I promise we'll pay you back," Korum adds, voice trembling with emotion.
Eris gives a slight sigh and a warm grin. "Please, don't worry about paying back." Then her gaze flickers with an idea, and she lifts a finger. "But if you truly insist, then if I ever form a guild of my own, co join . I'd be honored to have you in my ranks."
A spark of determination fills Korum's eyes. "Yes—we'd be your first recruits!"
"Definitely!" Darron agrees. "We won't forget this."
"Alright," Eris says, nodding in satisfaction. "Take care, all of you."
"Bye!" I chi in, mustering my brightest smile.
The children echo a chorus of goodbyes, their tiny voices echoing across the dimly lit outpost as they trot off, hands intertwined with their parents. The wolf families' silhouettes fade gradually into the night.
We linger in the clearing after the wolf families depart, watching the spot where they disappeared into the twilight. The outpost has quieted, the distant chatter of adventurers blending with the crackling fire and the soft rustle of the wind. The night air feels gentler now, laced with a warmth that has nothing to do with the fire—relief, perhaps, or the quiet glow of contentnt.
Eris stands beside , close enough that our arms brush, her presence grounding .
Then, without warning, she leans in, her breath warm against my ear.
"Hey," she whispers impishly, her tone dripping with mischief. "You like kids, huh? Want to make so tonight~?"
"E-Eh?!" I jolt upright, heat surging to my face. "Eris…!" My cheeks burn as I whip around to glare at her, utterly scandalized. "Haha, you can't trick ! We're both girls! You can't make pregnant!"
Eris grins, her blue eyes shimring with amusent. "But what if I can?" she teases, lifting my chin up and gazing deeply into my eyes. "What if there's a way, hmm?"
My heart flips. "T-then why don't you get pregnant?" I blurt out, desperate to redirect the conversation. "Why does it have to be ?"
Eris gasps dramatically, pressing her fingertips to her lips as if I had just proposed sothing outrageous. "Oh! You're right! I can get pregnant too!"
Then, before I can react, she leans in even closer, her voice dropping to a sultry whisper.
"So, if that's the case, will you impregnate , Felicia?"
"AAAAAH! ERISSSSS!!!"
My entire body seizes up.
My brain short-circuits!
I can't under stand… how?
Just how can she say sothing so shaless with a straight face?!
My hands shoot out instinctively, aiming a light punch at her arm to punish her indecency. But—
She dodges!
And the next second—
She runs!!!
"Hehe, you can't catch !!!" Eris calls over her shoulder, her voice bubbling with laughter.
"Oh yeah?" I huff, already giving chase. "I'm very fast, you know!"
I sprint after her, my legs pumping, my tail flicking determinedly behind .
However, yeah… Eris is too fast…
I try, I really do, but after a solid five minutes of running, I'm panting, my legs turning to jelly. She's practically toying with , keeping just far enough ahead that I can't reach her.
Fine…
If speed won't work…
Then, I'll use my wits!
I let out a long, exaggerated groan.
"Aaaaahhh… I'm too tiiireddddd… Uh Oh! I trip on a rock! Eris, I'm fallingggg~~~~!"
I throw my arms up and let myself tip forward, feigning to trip and fall.
The ground rushes up to et .
Fifty centiters…
Thirty…
Closer…
Ten…
I shut my eyes, half-expecting to face-plant into the dirt.
Wait… is she really not going to catch ?!
Panic sparks in my chest.
Eris?!
ERIS?!??
OH SHITTTT!!!
At the last second—
Strong arms wrap around .
"Okay, you win," Eris sighs, pulling upright with ease. Her arms tighten around , her warmth enveloping . "Silly Felicia…"
I let out a breath, my body still trembling from the near disaster. "Aaaah… that was so close!!!" I cling to her instinctively, my tail fluffing in panic. "I thought my face was gonna be flattened!"
Eris chuckles, rubbing my back reassuringly. "You're such a little trickster, you know that?"
I grin. "Hehe…"
The night stretches on, calm and peaceful. With our bellies full and our hearts lighter, we finally make our way back toward our Diamond Tier cabin.
As we walk, a thought lingers in my mind.
After everything that happened today…
After eting Korum and Darron, their wives, their children…
My love for Eris has only grown stronger.
And sohow…
If, by so magic, two girls could have children…
Then I know one thing for sure.
Eris would be a wonderful mom.
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