Li didn’t sense any hostility in the White Wolf’s warning. It was just a warning, nothing more.

Li pulled their hand back. The severity of the White Wolf’s injuries was obvious just by looking. With wounds like these, anyone without Creation Power would already be dead.

A magical beast with Creation Power... Li couldn’t even begin to imagine it. But there was one thing they understood: just what kind of magical beast could possess Creation Power...

Li sighed and glanced at the White Wolf Twins, who looked deeply worried.

“You must already understand the severity of your injuries, even without me saying it, don’t you?”

Li found themself speaking formally without even meaning to. They knew all too well just how great the difference was between them and this White Wolf. Li even felt that if it wanted to kill them, a single glance might be enough.

“I know. You two, go somewhere you can’t hear us talking. You may come back in half an hour. Understood?”

“Mm...”

The White Wolf Twins looked at the heterochromatic White Wolf with concern, but it shook its head with an almost human air about it.

“That’s an order.”

“Mm...”

The White Wolf Twins let out a pitiful-sounding whine, but the heterochromatic White Wolf showed no sign of relenting. It shook its head again.

“Be good and go. Otherwise, go gather herbs for me, like you always do. Understood?”

The White Wolf Twins glanced at Li, as if asking them to take good care of the heterochromatic White Wolf, then turned and left.

Li watched the White Wolf Twins without saying a word. Only after they had gone far away did the heterochromatic White Wolf before them sigh. “Those two children’s parents are dead. I’m the one looking after them now. My name is Shirley, but soon I’ll give that name to those two children.”

“You mean those two little White Wolves...? With your power as it is now, if you give them your names... they’ll inherit part of your power.”

“That’s right. How much longer do I have to live? Don’t hide it from me.”

“With injuries like these, I don’t know. Please forgive my bluntness... It would be perfectly normal if you were already dead. If Creation Power weren’t keeping your organs functioning, you...”

“I only need to live one more year. If you can help me fulfill this long-held wish, I’m willing to let you inherit part of my power.”

“Hmm... I wouldn’t mind even if you gave me nothing. With your power, you could force me to do this, and no one could blame you. I’m already grateful that you’re treating me with respect. But as I said, I don’t know if I can actually do this. I won’t ask what happened—I’m just an outsider, after all. In any case... a Pal Recovery Potion should be the most useful thing for you right now. As long as you can maintain your Pal, you can maintain your Creation Power. After that, painkillers could at least ease the pain a little. My resources are limited right now. If you don’t mind, I’d like to use your body as a test subject. Are you willing to try? Of course, I’ll make absolutely sure your life is safe.”

【Master! Are you trying to get yourself killed?! A magical beast with Creation Power! That’s—!】

Li knew it. They knew it all too well. But that was exactly why they understood their own nature: they were a lunatic. There was nothing they wouldn’t dare do.

“Very well. I accept your proposal. If you can keep me alive for one more year, that’s enough. If you fail, I’ll take you with me to the afterlife! Sign the contract, young man!”

“Huh?!”

A magic circle unfolded before Li.