How could an ordinary fox be as amazing as Xue Xue?
She could dodge a knife that fast.
The girl's resolve began to waver.
Her expression turned dazed.
She couldn't help recalling all the moments she'd spent with Xue Xue.
Xue Xue was exceptionally clever.
Whatever she said, Xue Xue understood in no time.
Xue Xue liked peace and quiet.
She never made a fuss.
She was also especially clean.
Having a pet like Xue Xue made things so easy for her as an owner.
There was hardly anything she needed to worry about.
A Nan had even said she was incredibly lucky to have found such a clever, well-behaved fox.
Though A Nan had also said Xue Xue must have been very well cared for by her previous owner.
Xue Xue's previous owner must have gone to great lengths for her.
The girl simply hugged Xue Xue tighter.
Xue Xue was her Xue Xue now.
She'd asked around the neighborhood back then, and no one had come forward to claim the little fox.
That meant the little fox was hers.
She wouldn't give her to anyone.
But...
Now she herself had pushed Xue Xue away.
The girl drew a deep breath.
Summoning her courage once more, she looked ahead.
"Ah—"
The girl bit down hard on her lower lip.
Ahead, the little fox lay quietly on the ground.
Blood slowly spread out from beneath her.
The stench of blood in the air grew stronger and stronger.
Even with her lip between her teeth, the girl still clapped a hand over her mouth.
Otherwise, she was afraid she would start sobbing.
Xue Xue...
Even though she'd guessed from the start... that if she handed Xue Xue over, the fox's fate would most likely be... death.
Seeing this scene