The Empress's Account

Trifas's morning was even better than imagined, the rising sun cutting through the forest's morning mist.

Occasionally, some early-rising animals came to the stream to drink. Two humans had taken the best seats, so they could only choose secluded corners.

As the saying went, the early bird caught the worm; conversely, the early worm got eaten by the bird.

The rabbits drinking by the river seemed not to notice that a fox had been watching them for a long time.

Only one rabbit standing watch remained alert to its surroundings. When the fox leaped out, the other rabbits had not even sensed the approaching danger.

Only that watchful rabbit noticed. For the sake of the warren, it deliberately exposed itself before the fox and drew its attention, but that rabbit's fate was easy to imagine.

It was probably the leader among the rabbits, perhaps a female rabbit, or perhaps the mother of several other rabbits. A few rabbits from the scattered warren stepped forward, seemingly intending to rescue it.

Semiramis: "Sometimes, aren't we no different from animals? To survive, we must constantly guard against bigger animals, but it is all futile."

Yuan Shikai: "The weak have their own rules for survival. Either rely on the group or rely on yourself. If you can overcome the suppression in your bloodline, a new world will surely await."

Then, the fox held the first rabbit in its mouth while pinning down another with its paws. Catching two at once—that was a win-win.

To ease the awkward atmosphere, I smiled. "This sandwich is delicious. Did you make it yourself? I didn't expect you to be so skilled."

Semiramis: "The homunculi in charge of the kitchen made it."

Well, my flattery had landed on the horse's leg! Just as I was wondering how to ease