The Hidden Lord of the Southern Forest

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"It's been a while, Woojin."

Vittoria was sharpening a knife at the shelter in front of the cave.

"You look like you came because you need something. Do you need shrimp to trade for meat?"

"Shrimp would be nice, but today I'm here to ask you to come hunting."

Her knife-sharpening stopped abruptly.

"Hunting?"

Vittoria rose to her feet and looked at me with interest.

Clear red eyes, and healthy, tanned brown skin.

Vika seemed to be keeping well, still hunting the island's beasts...