A shortcut!
Sohwa’s eyes widened with excitement.
She would gladly take the faster route if it existed.
“You must embrace me.”
“...!”
Her hand, mid-reach for a jujube, froze.
She turned to him in disbelief.
“What did you just say?”
“This teacher has accumulated great spiritual power through secluded training. If I transfer it to you, your tails could sprout as soon as tomorrow.”
“....”
‘Is this man out of his mind? How dare he spout such nonsense, insulting a married woman with his glib tongue?’
“Do you think I’m an idiot? As I said, I’m a married woman. Stop trying to pull your tricks on me.”
“Tricks? That’s quite hurtful.”
“Ugh, they say a fox can’t change its whiskers. Seems you’re no exception, teacher.”
“As promised, I only wish to see my student grow nine tails.”
“There’s no need for further discussion. I won’t meet with you alone again.”
It had felt wrong from the start.
