Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood's Wolf Mentor

Chapter 8 The fairy tale returns!

"Finally... a hunter passing by cut open the wolf's stomach, rescued Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother, and sewed a few stones into it.

Finally, they sank the wolf into the bottomless well together..."

Poro looked at the dancing flames in the darkness and finished telling the story of his past life, the last word of that familiar fairy tale.

Then, he smiled at Little Red Riding Hood with his white teeth showing:

"That's it, how's the story?"

The girl in the red cloak was still immersed in the story after listening to it.

She had never imagined that a wolf's story would be so vivid, or rather... she had never heard such an innocent story.

"So... is that why you call me Little Red Riding Hood because of this story?"

The girl in the red cloak seemed to realize something and she suddenly laughed.

"Yes."

Poro admitted frankly, "Think about it, in such a big forest, I've only seen myself as a wolf, and the only humans I've met are you and your grandmother..."

"Besides, you're still wearing the red hat—isn't that just like in the story?"

Then, the Poro stretched out another claw and poked the girl's crimson cloak, "At that time, I really thought I was in this fairy tale.

You are Little Red Riding Hood, and I am the Big Bad Wolf who was sunk into the well!"

"But my grandmother is not a weak old lady. If you dare to eat her..."

"I know that."

Poro rolled his eyes. "With a wave of her hand, she can hang me from any tree and whip me!"

"And even though you're a bit clumsy, you're not a big bad wolf."

The girl in the red cloak fiddled with her green fingers and said softly,
"The real bad guy is the hunter!"

The girl's voice became a little low when she thought of this.

After a while, she waved her fist again and said viciously:
"Don't worry, Big Stupid Wolf! Let's find a way to kill that hunter together! Tie him up with rocks and sink him into the well!"

After she finished speaking, she smiled again, and she leaned her head closer to the Poro and whispered:

"Hey, big stupid wolf, are you going to eat the little girl like in the story?"

"Of course, I love eating little girls the most!"

The Poro looked at the girl's face so close to him, and finally couldn't help himself... He stretched out his tongue and licked it. It was indeed very smooth, "Especially soft and tender flesh like yours!"

"Then next time you're hungry, be gentle."

The girl's breath was as sweet as orchid, and it tickled Poro's ears.
"I'm a little afraid of pain..."

After the girl finished speaking, she fell into silence. Only the campfire in front of her was still crackling.

Just when Poro thought the girl had fallen asleep, he heard a voice as thin as a mosquito:

"Also, my name isn't Little Red Riding Hood, it's Lake!"

Lake... nice name.

Poro smiled and also said quietly:
"My name is not Big Stupid Wolf, my name is Poro."

"Got it, big stupid wolf!"

"Good night, Little Red Riding Hood."

……

The girl's soft breath ruffled the hair on the Poro's back.

He understood that Lake had indeed fallen asleep this time.

But Poro couldn't sleep.

Of course, as a wolf who had worked hard all day, he couldn't sleep not because he was in love.

But because...

Poro discovered that his "Cash Finger of Time Travel" had awakened!

After telling the story to Little Red Riding Hood, he felt that a long-hidden quality in his soul finally emerged.

All the characteristics he had displayed before, the absolute control of his soul over his body... were most likely just a side effect of this ability!
He closed his eyes, then quickly opened them again. Two golden pages floated before his eyes.

The Poro gently raised his claws and touched one of the pages...

The moment he touched the pages, he felt that they were real!
At the same time, a series of insights rapidly flooded into his mind!

【Circular Regression】

When you tell any listener in a fairy tale about the original appearance of the world, a circular return will be triggered.

[Complete the unsealing ceremony and complete the fairy tale]

[You can designate a "sole listener" to assist in the unblocking ceremony]

[You can share the fairy tale power with the only listener]

The illustration on this page shows a cunning-looking wolf wearing an oversized, old-fashioned apron, a nightcap, and reading glasses.

Although the painting style is the same as that of the children's picture books in the previous life, Poro inexplicably feels that there is a bit of "resemblance" to himself!
The information carried by this page follows closely.

[Return of the Loop: Little Red Riding Hood: Wolf in Disguise]

【Fairy Tale Power: Unknown】

[Unsealing Ceremony: Disguise yourself as any target and deceive five humans]

[Description: But... Grandma, how come you have such a scary big mouth? ]

The Poro thought for a moment.

This so-called "unsealing ceremony" is most likely a task, and based on my experience reading novels in my previous life...

This "circular return" itself is the reward after completing the task.

Fairytale power... perhaps it represents a special ability?

Poro thought about it, stretched out his claws and touched another page of the book. Needless to say, one could guess the illustration on it - it was Little Red Riding Hood!
The Little Red Riding Hood depicted in the style of a children's picture book is different from Lake's - it is indeed a little girl.

Her face was rosy and had cute baby fat, and she was carrying a bamboo basket with some snacks in it.

【Circular Return: Little Red Riding Hood · Cute Girl】

【Fairy Tale Power: Unknown】

[Unsealing Ceremony: Perform three things a little girl should do, and have others praise her as "What a cute child"]

【Description: Little Red Riding Hood is a cute little girl, and everyone loves her! 】

Ha, that’s interesting!
This "unsealing ceremony" is not something that can be completed by just eating a meal and drinking water.

But it's not too difficult.

Poro laughed, and the slight uneasiness in his heart disappeared.

Even his sleepiness was swept away. He looked at the bright full moon in the sky above the forest and even wanted to roar to the heavens!

But thinking of the sleeping girl behind him, he endured it.

Fairy tale... Is this really a fairy tale world?

The unsealing ceremony and circular return are just actions similar to those of the protagonist in the original fairy tale?

What about fairy tale powers?

But then, he thought of the crazy and ferocious hunter and the silver-haired old man who controlled the forest storm, and suppressed the excitement in his heart.

Can I, through this so-called "circular return", gain the strength to contend with that inhuman being?

Poro thought about it and calmed down.

He lightly waved his claws, and the two golden pages gradually disappeared.

But Poro's soul has become different and he can still sense their presence - this is not a dream!
Let’s discuss it with Little Red Riding Hood tomorrow, after she wakes up, that is, Lake.

At least, this is the "only listener" who can share power——

No need to look for anyone else!

"No, no, don't think about it anymore! It's too late!"

Poro shook his head, driving away the messy thoughts.
“What are we going to do tomorrow… the shallow forest, there might be leopards and tigers there. If I die on the way without even seeing anyone, I’d be a real fool!
By the way...why are wolves in fairy tales always so stupid?"

(End of this chapter)