The Aqua Vulpes live in the fishing village.

They coexist with humans.

Because they are descendants of the Ancestor, the people here have lived alongside the Aqua Vulpes since birth.

The two sides support and help each other.

The villagers also built straw-roofed houses for the Water Foxes.

In return, young Water Foxes are taught how to help the villagers catch fish.

A rare scene where Yaoguais live in harmony with humans.

Like a dream.

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Snow Moon ran around the Secret Chamber.

Startled.

While moving, her feet were no longer merging with the flow of the water.

However, the area below her feet still became as transparent as liquid.

It looked like the pouring of resin on epoxy wood tables.

"When the Aqua Vulpes stop running on the surface of the water, they gradually merge into the water."

"That's why they are incredibly dynamic creatures on water."

Again.

The words of the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King.

The images seemed like his memories.

Continuing to flood into Snow Moon's mind.

However, the water level continued to rise.

Now, the speed at which the water was rising became incredibly fast.

Snow Moon's body was almost touching the ceiling of the Secret Chamber.

Oh...!

The jade trinket continued to glow brightly.

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The little fox jumped into the lake to bathe.

Near its home, there was a lake.

Papa Fox often came here to catch fish to eat.

He said he didn’t like the taste of sea fish, the fish in this lake were tastier.

Every time Papa Fox caught a big fish, he would share it with the little fox!

The little fox loved sitting with her father watching the lake, waiting to have fish to eat.

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That day, the little fox went into the village alone to play.

Everyone in the village was familiar, so the parents allowed the little fox to freely play in the village.

Everyone in the village was good.

The old woman selling buns gave the little fox a very hot bun, which had to be blown on for a long time before it cooled down!

The old fisherman often shared with the little fox some small fish, making snacking a fun activity!

The little friends in the village often played with the little fox, but they always liked to hold its tail!

Just like every other day, everything was very peaceful.

In the village, besides the little fox's family, there were many other fox families as well.

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Every day, they all helped the fishermen catch fish, except on stormy days, when they would rest in the village.

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Today, there were a few strangers in the village.

They weren't humans.

The little fox's tiny nose could smell them.

This scent was strange, not human.

Were they demons!?

With its curious nature, the little fox sneaked off to follow them.

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They stood before the Statue of the Aqua Vulpes Ancestor.

They placed a fish in front of the statue...

Were they planning to go to the sea?

But this season, there weren't many delicious fish!

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The two strangers left.

The little fox also had to go home.

Today, both Papa Fox and Mama Fox took the little one to the lake.

Today, they would teach the little fox the Yaoguai Magic of the Aqua Vulpes Clan.

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【Galaxy Under the Sea - Aqua Vulpes】

【A little fox dives to the ocean floor, watching a school of fish shimmer like a galaxy in the sky.】

【Passive: Move freely underwater without being restricted by breath or pressure.】

【Active: Summon a school of Quasarfish to swim around the body. The Quasarfish can be commanded to attack nearby enemies or block long-range attacks with a certain amount of damage.】

Snow Moon is submerged in the water.

The water is rising too quickly.

It's no longer possible to just walk on water.

The sensation is incredibly strange.

Snow Moon's body is submerged.

Yet, her body feels as though it is one with the water.

She breathes underwater as naturally as if she had been doing so since birth.

At this moment, the Secret Chamber was filled with water.

Occasionally, water bubbles could be seen seeping from various crevices.

It was a scene like an aquarium.

Suddenly, something touched her leg.

Oh?

What is this...?

Fish.

A school of fish emerged from nowhere, swimming and swirling around Snow Moon.

The fish glowed like fireflies on a midsummer night.

The scene now was like a dream.

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The little fox dove to the bottom of the lake.

The number of fish in the lake was immense.

They swam in various schools.

There were particularly many beautiful Quasarfish.

Quasarfish meat isn't tasty, and the Aqua Vulpes doesn't like to eat them.

But these fish are very beautiful; when they die, their bodies disintegrate into phosphorescence, making the lake sparkle even more.

That's why many Aqua Vulpes love to keep them.

It's typical for the Aqua Vulpes to build a lake near their homes.

And they raise fish there.

Especially for Aqua Vulpes who must live far from the sea.

When the young Aqua Vulpes learn Yaoguai Magic, their papa and mama foxes will take them out to the lake that was dug by their parents.

Then, they will immerse in them for three days.

To help them acclimate to the deep water environment.

Before the three-day period is up, the little foxes are not allowed to come ashore.

If they do, their parents will scold them!

The little fox nodded resolutely.

Time to find food!

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Snow Moon was floating in the water-filled Secret Chamber.

She felt light, in a half-dream, half-awake state.

The memories of the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King continuously flowed into her.

It was an incredibly dreamy sensation.

Half asleep, half awake.

As if she was the little fox in the story.

Yawn~~~

It's already the third day.

Let's go back ~~~!

The fish here aren't as tasty as the sea fish.

I don't understand why Papa keeps liking them ~!

The little fox, just awakened by the light from the sky shining down on the lake, stretched and swam up.

The sun was at its peak.

Papa and Mama Fox must be at the sea catching fish ~!

The little fox dashed toward the sea.

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It's really strange.

The sea is very beautiful.

But there's no one here.

No fishermen, no parents.

Where is everyone?

The little fox leapt back to the village.

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Hmm?

What's this?

Why does the Statue of the Aqua Vulpes Ancestor have fish?

The weather is so calm, there aren't any rough waves.

Huh.

These people!

The little fox puffed out its cheeks.

This fish is spoiled!

How dare they use spoiled fish to offer to the Ancestor!

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Suddenly, Snow Moon struggled to breathe.

Bubbles rushed out from her mouth.

Her skill should still be in effect, but...?

What's happening?

Ugh.

Now, Snow Moon's heart ached sharply

.No.

This isn't because of the skill.

This is because of...

The little fox's emotions...!

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"Everyone...?"

"Huh...?"

"Everyone...?"

"Everyone, hey."

The sky was still blue.

The sea remained calm.

But it was no longer what the little fox saw.

It only saw the old lady selling buns lying on the cold ground, with her insides spilling out.

The old fisherman had his own spear piercing through his temple, pinning him to the ground.

The further Snow Moon walked through the village, the more terrifying the scene became.

The children...

Only their heads were left rolling aimlessly.

With empty, soulless eyes.

Ah...

Ah ah ah...

Snow Moon wanted to cry when she saw the images through the little fox's eyes.

She felt like vomiting.

The imagery was incredibly brutal.

Everywhere was filled with blood and corpses.

The entire fishing village... No one was left.

The more the little fox walked through the village, the more terrified it became.

Its eyes widened in horror.

Since earlier, it had been searching for something it hoped not to find.

A fox's body.

An Aqua Vulpes's body.

It continuously encountered mainly human bodies missing limbs, many parts.

It ran as fast as it could.

As fast as it could, back home.

"Father...!!!

"Mother...!!!!"

"Where are you two?!!!"

The little fox's eyes were streaming with tears.

It had seen enough.

It didn't want to see any more.