"Anyway, Wenwu, where's Bruce? That big yellow dog who was summoned to this world with you-why isn't he with you? Nothing happened to him, did it?"
Something occurred to Itsuki Kawasumi, and he asked with some concern.
Chuan Wenwu took a sip of tea and shook his head. "Bruce... he's fine. More than fine, actually. Look, he's right over there. Pretty hard to miss."
He pointed out Bruce, who was completely absorbed in his meal a short distance away.
Following Chuan Wenwu's finger, all three froze, skepticism appearing on their faces.
"Wait, you're saying... that dog-headed guy is Bruce?" Ren Amaki's voice rose in disbelief.
"Yep, that's Bruce. He gained the ability to change forms after leveling up," Chuan Wenwu explained briefly.
Chuan Wenwu wasn't surprised by their stunned expressions. He had been far more shocked when he first saw Bruce take on a Beastman's form. Even now, he still hadn't figured out how to interact with Bruce...
"Looking closely, he really does look a bit like Bruce... I never imagined Bruce would have a talent like that. He looks pretty imposing as a Beastman, too. I bet he'll be a big help to you." Itsuki Kawasumi was genuinely happy for Chuan Wenwu.
Meanwhile, Motoyasu Kitamura noticed the Raccoon Girl cheerfully eating across from Bruce, and his eyes lit up. He nudged Chuan Wenwu with his elbow, then teased once he had his attention, "Hey, Wenwu, I think I've discovered some of your special tastes~"
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"We're all fucking buddies here, so quit playing dumb! You've got a thing for Demi-Humans, don't you~ Bruce is a beast-type Demi-Human, and that cute girl is a Demi-Human, too. Just look at your little party-it's all Demi-Humans!" Motoyasu Kitamura spoke in a throaty voice, hot air puffing from his nostrils. "But I've got