Rustling Sound

“I can’t do that. Not when it’d be a waste to come all this way!”

There was Dragon President’s cheerful reply. Anyone watching would think this was a safari attraction, not the Quarantine Zone.

Rustle.

Unlike the noisy Dusk City, the Quarantine Zone was as quiet as an untamed land or the wilderness. As Dragon President’s loud voice cut through it, a rustling sound echoed in response.

“…!”

Ascetic and his subordinate lowered their bodies and went on guard. I naturally dropped down as well and scanned the surroundings.

A tense moment. What popped out from the bushes was a small white rabbit. Its red eyes innocently scanned the humans.

[Oh my, isn’t it a cute rabbit?]

It was about 1.5 times the size of a normal rabbit.

I found it strange, seeing it foaming at the mouth and trembling as if it were sick...