Chapter 3343
Seeing Hound Butler's body already beginning to bob half-submerged in the water, he started to panic too, terrified that he would drown before even getting off to a good start. His whole body began to flail.
In the end, with the help of Hound Butler's big fluffy tail, he barely managed to paddle out a doggy stroke.
Dripping wet, he finally reached the shore.
As Hound Butler's huffing breaths drew closer, the "otter Shodi" lying by the lake finally slowly poked up its head, seemingly wanting to see who had approached it at such a moment.
When it saw an unfamiliar visitor, the little otter froze for a moment, then suddenly sprang up and let out a piercing shriek at Hound Butler.
From its cry, Hound Butler could hear that it was putting on a brave front while weak within.
It seemed to be trying to scare Hound Butler away, but its voice lacked a measure of strength.
Although the little otter was clearly somewhat frightened at the moment, its cry could still barely count as the first "exchange" between the small animals of the Verdant Rainforest and Hound Butler.
Therefore, along with the little otter's cry, a new Wonderland prompt appeared in Hound Butler's mind.
"The Verdant Rainforest has encountered a crisis. The once-bold 'otter Shodi' has suddenly become timid and sensitive." "As a visitor from beyond the book, you vaguely saw another trembling soul in 'otter Shodi's' eyes..." "The first main quest of the special Wonderland, 'Traveler Who Listens to Hearts—Verdant Rainforest Edition,' has officially begun." "—Through all manner of clues, restore the identities of the souls that have fallen into chaos." "After helping the chaotic souls recover their identities, main quest two will unlock."
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