Chapter 57
Chapter 57
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 57
Chapter Title: Bunny Girl?
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I scooped Bang Soso into one arm and the now-enormous rabbit into the other. Soso was as light as a feather, but the rabbit was a different story. It had a surprisingly heavy weight that pressed down on my arm—far more substantial than it looked. Good thing my body had been tempered through repeated hypnosis, or I wouldn't have made it more than a few steps before collapsing.
The short walk back to my quarters. Snuggled in my arms, Soso started chattering excitedly.
"Bunny, bunny! You're so big now, I can't even hold you anymore. But that's okay! Senior Brother will carry you. Right?"
"……."
"And that little wooden house won't work anymore. My bunny's gotten so huge! Senior Brother will build you a bigger, cooler house. We'll sleep together there. Okay?"
Surprisingly, the rabbit perked up its long ears and occasionally bobbed its head as if it understood every word. It was like some kind of bond was passing between them.
Can it actually understand her?
The thought flashed through my mind, but I quickly shook my head. No way. A rabbit's just a rabbit. It was probably just reacting to Soso's excited voice.
Creeeak—
I opened the door to my quarters and stepped inside. Carefully, I set Soso and the rabbit down on the floor. The two of them immediately faced each other, settling in as if they'd been waiting for this. Soso beamed and clapped her hands, and the rabbit wiggled its front paws while twitching its ears. They actually made a pretty cute pair.
I glanced at the small wooden cage in the corner of the room—the one that now looked more like a toy. Hmm. Could you even call that a cage anymore? With its size ballooned like that, there was no way it fit in such a cramped space. It hadn't escaped; it had just moved out.
I kept my senses narrowed around the quarters. Just then, a familiar presence popped up near the training grounds. Paeng Daesan. I should have that guy fetch a big wooden crate or something.
"Haeun. Keep an eye on Soso and the bunny for me."
"Where are you going?"
Haeun asked, chin resting on her hand as she sat in a chair, watching the scene.
"Just some quick business. Be right back."
I gave a short reply and stepped out. Paeng Daesan wasn't far off. A few other squad members were around too, but he stood out the most.
"Paeng Daesan."
At my call, he snapped his head up. His face was covered in ugly bruises, his lips cracked and scabbed over. His complexion was deathly pale. But the moment he spotted me, his face lit up with joy.
"Bro! You called?"
Like a dog reuniting with its owner, Paeng Daesan grinned ear-to-ear and rushed over. His blind loyalty made me chuckle.
I placed a hand on his shaggy head and applied a light healing hypnosis. A faint warmth flowed from my palm into his scalp. I could feel his color improving, ever so slightly.
"Where'd you get beat up like that this time?"
Paeng Daesan just grinned dopily and waved it off like it was nothing.
"Nah! Just a little training injury!"
"Bullshit. Your face looks like it got chewed up. You think training does that?"
Azure Dragon Squad spars were about syncing techniques, not smashing faces to pulp.
"Haha! Really, bro! It's 'cause I'm still green!"
"Daesan. If you really see me as your bro, don't lie to me."
"……."
The grin vanished from his face. But he quickly scratched the back of his head awkwardly and forced a sheepish smile.
"Haha…."
Sigh, this dense idiot.
"Whatever. We'll talk about that later. For now, get me a big wooden crate. Buy it, build it, whatever. Something that can hold a damn huge rabbit."
"Got it, bro!"
The second I finished, Paeng Daesan beamed again, bowed briskly, and dashed off toward the edge of the Azure Dragon Squad building.
I returned to my quarters. The scene inside hadn't changed much. Soso and the rabbit were still sitting face-to-face, and Haeun was watching them from her chair.
But on closer look, something ridiculous was unfolding. The rabbit—whether it had learned from Soso or not—had stretched its short front legs out in front and was sitting on its haunches like a person.
I snuck up silently behind the rabbit as it played with Soso and hoisted its hefty body into the air.
Squeak! Squeak!
Startled by suddenly floating, the rabbit flailed wildly. It packed quite a punch.
That's when Soso jumped up, planted her tiny hands on her hips, and yelled at the rabbit.
"Bunny! What's with that behavior toward Daddy? Behave yourself!"
Just like that, the rabbit went limp, like a scolded child. It dangled obediently in my grip.
…I had no idea when I'd become this thing's dad, but whatever. If Soso said so, then fine.
I cradled the now-docile rabbit and examined it closely. Hmm. Between its plump haunches was a small genital. Female, then. It sported a dainty pink pussy. Aside from the hefty weight, silky white fur, and decently firm muscles, nothing else stood out.
One single leaf made it grow this big, huh.
Then maybe it could get even bigger.
The thought crossed my mind. It listened to Soso so well—maybe I could evolve it into a full war mount, use it as a ride. It could carry Soso to safety if danger struck.
Things involving Soso always defied common sense, so I found myself entertaining this ridiculous idea without realizing it.
…Still. Worth a shot?
I spun the rabbit around to face me. Its red eyes looked up curiously.
One leaf caused this much change.
An old bit of knowledge surfaced. Rabbits introduced to Australia adapted fast, proliferating in forms different from their origins. Maybe this wasn't just growth. Maybe something closer to evolution.
So, how far was this thing's potential?
I locked eyes with its red gaze and whispered low, infusing hypnotic suggestion.
"Evolve."
Its long ears twitched at my words.
"Into the most ideal form you can achieve."
The rabbit tilted its head quizzically. A hint of confusion flickered in its red eyes.
Figures. Animals might not work, and it was too vague anyway. As I started to lower my hand—
Crack, crunch. Bones twisted audibly.
The rabbit's body shuddered violently. Then its front legs, hind legs, torso began stretching and warping at grotesque angles. The pure white fur melted like cotton candy, sinking into smooth skin. Its blunt paws morphed into slender fingers and toes. Its round body curved into a narrow waist and voluptuous hips.
The change happened in an instant.
And when it stopped—
"…Bunny girl?"
I muttered without thinking.
Where the giant rabbit had been stood a nude woman with snow-white hair and skin, towering a head taller than me. Her overwhelming bust drew the eye—massive tits that matched her height, topped with shy pink nipples. Her narrow waist flowed into full hips and long, sculpted legs, a work of art.
White bunny ears poked from her hair, and above her ass peeked a round, fluffy tail.
Gulp.
I swallowed dryly.
Then a cold, piercing glare hit me from the side. I glanced over—Haeun had her arms crossed, staring at me with utter contempt.
My already messy reputation was tanking in real time.
I waved my hands frantically.
"I didn't do this on purpose! I swear!"
Haeun snorted and jerked her head.
"Sure. I'll call you Lust Demon from now on."
She didn't get it at all!
Suddenly, I remembered something I'd forgotten. Soso.
I hurriedly checked on her. Soso sat dazed, staring up at her transformed bunny. Tears welled in her big eyes.
Oh no.
I rushed to her side.
"Soso, I'm sorry. Senior Brother didn't mean to—"
Soso slowly looked up at me. The tears spilled over. She was about to burst into sobs.
Too bad, but no helping it. That bunny girl's body was a waste, but I couldn't make Soso cry. I prepared to hypnotize it back to normal.
"Revert b—"
Before I could finish, a massive hand clamped my arm with crushing force.
It was insane strength—my wrist nearly buckled. Words caught in my throat. The one gripping me was the now-womanly rabbit. She stared silently, her red eyes calm and emotionless.
Then she released me, crouched in front of Soso—and her full white ass parted, exposing her intimate pink pussy.
Oh. Pussy.
No, not the time.
She gently scooped Soso's trembling form into her huge arms. Soso's eyes widened. Staring up at the giant woman hugging her, she stammered.
"…Bunny?"
The woman hugged tighter instead of answering. In that warm embrace, Soso's face broke into a radiant smile.
"Bunny!"
Soso reached up and wrapped her arms around the woman's neck. Her tiny body nestled perfectly into the giant's bosom. Soso's huge tits squished delightfully against the bunny girl's equally massive ones—a sight to behold.
After hugging for a while, Soso looked up at me with a grin.
"Senior Brother! I like the big bunny even more now!"
I sighed in relief.
"You don't want it small again?"
"No! This is better! So much softer and warmer!"
Perfect. Aside from Haeun still eyeing me like vermin, everything was resolved.
Right then—
"B-bro! Got it!"
Paeng Daesan's urgent shout came from outside. Shit.
"W-wait! Don't come in yet!"
The bunny girl's naked. Need to cover her at least… I gestured for her to hide under the blanket. No need for a cage now. Wasted his effort.
Thinking that, I cautiously opened the door and stepped out.
Thud—!
The door barely opened when something heavy crashed down.
Paeng Daesan lay sprawled on the ground before me, face a total wreck.
Along with the massive wooden crate he'd been carrying.