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Chapter 13 - Chapter 13 – Evolution of the Three-Tail Fox: Zil

Scene – Suzu, Yatrans, and the three-tail fox (sitting on Yatrans' shoulder) are walking on the road toward Oregano. Around them are shops (food, clothing, weapons, etc.), a park with swings, lush green grass, children playing, adults sitting or strolling, cars driving along the right side, and tall buildings and houses. Yatrans is busy thinking of a name for the fox.

Yatrans: Hmm… its color is blue, with white on the neck, black eyes, and three tails. What should I name it?

Suzu: How about "Bewat"? (happy tone)

Yatrans: That's terrible. (cold tone)

Suzu: ! (slightly angry face) Then think of a name yourself! And even if you ask me again, I won't suggest one. Hmph! (turns her face away in irritation)

Yatrans: Okay, okay… (casual) Hmm, I've decided.

Suzu: What? Tell me! (excited tone)

Yatrans: Its name will be… Ujda Chaman. (proud tone)

Suzu: What kind of name is that?! Even my name was better! (angry and frustrated)

Yatrans: Haha, just kidding. Its real name will be Muza.

Suzu: (cold stare)

Yatrans: What now?

Suzu: Muza… hmm. Tell me one thing—this name has nothing to do with its color, its tails, its eyes, or the fact that it's a fox. Then why were you even analyzing all that if you weren't going to use it in the name? (sudden frustration)

Yatrans: Hahaha, just for fun. (playful tone)

Fox: Kukuku. (laughing)

Suzu: ! (glares angrily at the fox)

Fox: ! (quickly turns its head away)

Suzu: Muza..!

Scene – A little later, they reach Oregano. It's a large mansion-like headquarters, with guards stationed at the main gate, at the entrance, and even on the upper floors.

Yatrans: I didn't expect such heavy protection here. (shocked)

Suzu: Let's go inside.

Yatrans: Hmm.

Scene – The guards stop them at the main door.

Guard 1: Stop. What's your business here?

Suzu: We're here to give this beast a name.

Guard 2: Do you have an appointment or permission?

Yatrans: Umm… maybe not? (confused face, honest answer)

Guard 1: Then you can't go inside.

Suzu: Wait! I have it. I work in the guild—here's my ID card, and here's the doctor's permission from the guild.

Scene – Guard 2 checks the permission.

Guard 2: Alright, you may enter.

Guard 1: Then why did this boy say no at first? (suspicious look)

Suzu: He didn't know about it. Hehe. (soft tone)

Guard 1: Fine, go. (serious tone)

Scene – They pass the main door, get checked again, and finally enter the mansion. Inside, it's a spacious hall with many people wearing the same uniform—blue coat, white shirt, black pants, and brown shoes. Others, like Suzu and Yatrans, are there for naming or other purposes.

Yatrans: Wow..! So this is Oregano. (excited, soft tone)

Suzu: Hmm. Let's sit on that sofa. (whisper)

Scene – They sit down.

Yatrans: Are we waiting for someone? (whisper)

Suzu: Yes, we're waiting for my friend's uncle. (whisper)

Yatrans: Oh… Pilo?

Suzu: Yes.

Scene – Someone approaches.

Man: Hello, are you Suzu and Yatrans?

Suzu: Yes.

Man: My name is Kaam. Sir Yolp sent me. Please come with me.

Scene – They follow Kaam.

Yatrans (thinking): Suzu managed to arrange all this in such little time! (shocked)

Scene – They enter a room filled with machines. A man is sitting there.

Kaam: This is Sir Yolp. Sir, these are Suzu and Yatrans.

Yolp: Oh, I've been waiting for you. So, whose name are we registering?

Scene – Suzu points at Yatrans' shoulder.

Suzu: This one.

Yolp: Oh…! A three-tail fox?! (shocked)

Yatrans: Hmm.

Yolp: Uff… okay. Bring it here.

Scene – Yolp places the fox in a glowing magic circle.

Yolp: Alright. What name should I give it?

Yatrans: Muza. Its name will be Muza.

Yolp: Muza, hmm… okay. Wait—do you even know this is female, not male?

Yatrans: Umm, no.

Yolp: Yes, it's female. Now you know.

Suzu: Wait—it's a female?! (shocked)

Yolp: Yes.

Scene – Suzu gives Yatrans a light punch on the back.

Suzu: You didn't even know if it was male or female?!

Yatrans: Hey, how would I know? I only met it recently.

Suzu: Whatever. Now think properly and give it a female name.

Yatrans: Yaay… hmm… annn… (thinking) Okay, I've got it. Its name will be Zil.

Suzu: Hmm, that sounds good.

Yolp: Alright, confirm—Zil?

Yatrans: Yeah.

Yolp: Then your name shall be Zil.

Scene – The fox begins to glow, floating in mid-air, and transforms. A fourth tail emerges, its height increases, its eyes change from black to a mix of brown and orange.

Yatrans & Suzu: Wooow..!

Yolp: Wow..! Agh!

Scene – Yolp suddenly collapses, exhausted.

Kaam: Sir, are you alright?!

Yolp: Yes… it just drained more magic power than expected. I'll be fine.

Yatrans: So what's this magic circle for?

Kaam: It doubles the magical output, but even then—if Sir is this drained—it means Zil absorbed an incredible amount of energy.

Scene – The evolution completes. Zil is now a proper four-tail fox with brown fur, white markings on the neck and forehead, and bright orange-brown eyes. Its size has also grown.

Suzu, Yolp, and Kaam: A four-tail fox!! (shocked)

Yatrans (thinking): Oh yeah… three-tail foxes are rare, so a four-tail must be even rarer.

Yolp: By the way, where did you find this fox, Zil?

Yatrans: Outside the city, in the jungle. I was practicing when it came to me, collapsed on the ground, and I brought it to the guild.

Yolp: Hmm… then this might be the work of beast hunters. Kaam, inform the master.

Kaam: Yes, sir.

Suzu: Is there a problem, Uncle?

Yolp: No, nothing major. You two may go home now.

Suzu: Okay. Bye.

Scene – Suzu, Yatrans, and Zil leave the room.

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