Fairy tale: Little Red Riding Hood's wolf mentor

The town's execution ground was located in a not-so-large stone-paved square.

The square was about a block away from the church.

"They... kill people in this way?"

Lake looked at the several dried-up corpses still hanging in the square, somewhat dazed.

Several guards were scrubbing the execution platform and taking down a dirty, years-old corpse from the rack, wrapping it in white cloth and carrying it away.

"Yes, that's how humans are. They can always come up with strange, cruel ideas and inflict them on their own kind."

Poro tightened his nose; his excellent olfactory ability as a wolf allowed him to clearly smell the bloody stench permeating the small square.

The mixture of rotting blood made him feel somewhat nauseous.

"Poro, you're clearly a wolf, and like me, you've always lived in the forest... Why do I suddenly feel like you know so much?"

Lake stopped looking at the dying corpses; the girl's psychological endurance was somewhat extraordinary.

"It must be because you don't read enough and don't study enough."

Poro didn't explain anything about his past life; after all, he was just an ordinary person in his previous life, with no achievements or special talents.

"And you're curious about this? Weren't you curious about why I can talk before?"

"Actually, I was also very curious about that..."

Lake said softly, but then she revealed a sly smile and asked, "Poro, your magic called Authority should have been unsealed, right? Tell me quickly what the effect is?"

Lake said, moving closer, and added:

"It wouldn't be... to be a dog forever, would it?"

"Huh? Why do you think that?"

Poro's expression froze, but he still said, "But I didn't plan to hide it from you anyway."

With that, Poro raised his paw and materialized the golden book page for Lake to see.

The girl carefully stared at the fairy tale Authority below [Little Red Riding Hood - Wolf's Disguise] several times, blinked, and looked at Poro again:

"Is this disguise the same as the Big Bad Wolf in the fairy tale you told me...?"

She recalled for a moment and repeated,

"Grandma, why are your ears so big? Why is your mouth so big? Why are your hands so big... Would disguising like that really fool people?"

"How would I know?"

Poro shrugged and continued, "If dressing that stupidly really fools people, then it's not a bad thing."

"I see... but it's definitely better than being a dog!"

"What about you? Didn't those guards praise you for being a cute girl?"

"That's because I've always been a cute, good girl—that's what my grandma always praises me for!"

Lake said triumphantly. She also took out the golden book page and handed it to Poro.

"But this fairy tale Authority seems to... want me to always be a cute girl—isn't that the same as having nothing?"

Poro glanced at it, his expression freezing.

Because it was indeed the same as Little Red Riding Hood said!

[Cyclical Regression: Little Red Riding Hood - Cute Girl]

[Fairy Tale Authority: When your appearance is recognized as a girl by the observer, the observer's first impression of you will completely believe that you are an innocent and cute child!]

[Description: Little Red Riding Hood is a cute little girl, everyone likes her!]

"The meaning of this..."

Poro scratched his head with his paw; he was basically clueless about the product of his new ability.

But he understood one truth—

Practice is the only standard for testing truth!

"Lake, is there a reason why you hide your appearance with the cloak?"

"Uh, actually, it's not necessary, it's just that this magic cloak happens to have this ability."

Lake pinched her red hood and explained to Poro, "Grandma said that this cloak also has many functions such as curse weakening, magic resistance, and mental resistance."

"So, you can actually take it off?"

"Yes, the reason why I always wear it is because..."

Lake thought for a few seconds and explained,

"Grandma said that as a witch, you shouldn't let people remember your appearance. I'm too eye-catching, so it's best not to be seen by others."

Poro looked at Little Red Riding Hood's appearance again, and indeed sympathized.

With such a delicate, angel-like face, if it were displayed on the street, no matter if they were men or women, as long as they weren't blind, they would definitely not be able to resist looking.

If they looked, they would probably have a hard time forgetting it in a short time, right?

Wait, something's not quite right!

Poro then widened his eyes and looked at Lake:

"You're a witch? Uh... I mean, you know magic!?"

"Of course not!"

The girl spread her hands and replied, "I haven't had time to learn it yet. Forest magic seems a bit difficult."

"Then since you don't have to hide your appearance, your fairy tale Authority should be able to be tested?"

Poro nodded, glancing out of the corner of his eye, "Coincidentally, the opportunity has come!"

A woman walked over.

She was wearing a large, washed-out dress and was walking towards Lake—Poro recognized her as the laundress who had come out of the outpost earlier!

Poro quickly said a few words in Lake's ear.

Then, he stopped talking and pretended to be an obedient dog.

"Little girl, what are you looking at here?"

The woman looked at Lake standing alone by the execution ground, somewhat puzzled.

This kind of place is usually avoided even by children.

"Auntie, I'm here to deliver a letter from out of town. There's no execution ground where I live, so I came to take a look!"

Lake answered generously.

"I see, but executions are very bloody, it's best for children not to watch!"

The woman seemed a bit bored after getting off work, so she was walking around. Hearing Lake's words, she lost some interest and continued gossiping,

"The guards will probably come to clear the area later. I heard that the one to be executed tomorrow is still a boy."

The woman clicked her tongue a few times and continued,

"You children just don't learn good things. That boy said that the bishop and the witch hunter adults brutally kill girls—do you think that could be true?"

With that, the woman shook her head and was about to walk back.

But just then, Lake suddenly spoke:

"That auntie, can you help me with a favor?"

"What favor?"

The laundress was stunned for a moment.

"I came to this town for the first time and I'm not familiar with the place. I don't have a place to stay... so could I rest at your house for a while?"

Lake added softly, "I can sleep on the floor, and I can help you with chores!"

"Uh, it's a bit inconvenient for me."

The woman's face stiffened, and she placed her gaze on Poro, "And I hate dogs..."

But just then, she suddenly saw the girl wearing the crimson hood in front of her suddenly take off the hood, and a head of golden hair shining with the light of the sun instantly fell down.

The girl's eyes were like stars in the night sky, pure and flawless, her perfect face carrying extreme stunning beauty!

How... could there be such a beautiful girl in the world?

But for some reason, the woman couldn't feel the slightest jealousy. The moment she saw Lake's appearance, she recognized that Lake was an absolutely innocent and cute girl!

Such a girl—absolutely has no bad intentions!

No one can refuse the request of such a cute girl!

"Please, auntie!"

Lake said again.

And the laundress's previous embarrassed expression instantly disappeared, replaced by a kind smile,

"Okay, then I'll make an exception and agree to you—

You can stay as long as you want, and you don't need to do any work!"