Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.7
The flash of silver caught my eye, and I turned my head just in time to avoid a swift strike. Fast. This must be the fastest opponent I’ve faced so far. The attacks kept coming. I sidestepped several follow-up strikes,...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.6
"So this is what they call a high-class private room, huh," Ayaan remarked, seemingly moved by the experience. He, Hoshikaze, and I were sitting together in a private suite, and after I introduced them to each other, Ayaan spoke his thoughts. "I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 1 A distinctive scent - 1.1
_"The scent of Central City remains as familiar as ever, yet detached and alien, as if it had never truly changed. I am a stranger coming home."_ "This will be an opportunity for a completely new beginning." As the scenery...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.1
_"I think we can never stop craving, yearning for those things that are no longer here."_ "Haru... ha... ha..." Your touch is so warm, so delicate, so... it makes me feel happy. Responding to my rhythm, Haru let out...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.5
After the dinner gathering ended, Ayaan and I made an excuse to part ways with the group and wandered through the streets of the black market. "How was your first meal in the black market?" I asked Ayaan with a hint of mockery in my...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.4
At dusk, Saber and Siraya wrapped up their volleyball practice and joined a group of teammates at the dormitory entrance, mingling with some big cats and a few other animals. “Ready? Today, your senior is going to show you kids the real deal!"...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.4
After the midday rest, I was at least back to my usual level of energy. The world no longer appeared blurry and indistinct. This was the first general education class, where I’d meet animals from other departments. But only about a dozen animals had...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.6
“Thank you for informing me, Mira. Please remind the other store managers to stay vigilant as well. The start of a new school year is always the most chaotic time." After I finished speaking, the honey badger gave a slight bow and quickly jogged out of...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.5
“...The full genomic sequencing results for all animals were analyzed and published last year. Some of the findings are truly thought-provoking…” The ferret instructor switched slides as she spoke in the general biology class. “First, the ‘Out...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.7
The audience roared in fervor—a frenzied mob drawn by the spectacle of heavyweight brown bears engaging in no-holds-barred brawls, indulging their bloodlust in unrestrained violence. “Another KO! A perfect takedown!” The crowd's...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.2
I held Haru's small, pure white body tightly in my arms. One of the things I loved about her was the sound of her incredibly loud heartbeat. She once mentioned that small animals' bodies involuntarily sway with the rhythm of their own...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.1
"Do utilitarians dream of being the lone soul tied to the other track of the trolley?" As a gazelle, being a herbivore has always given me a significant edge in my line of work. I am the industry's top expert in bombs and...