FVN Chapter 5 - 5: Eris Wildfang
Chapter 5 - 5: Eris Wildfang
As the door creaks open, my heartbeat slams against my ribs.
I brace myself—ready for anything.
And then…
It's not a man.
It's a catgirl.
And—
I'm stunned.
She's breathtaking.
Long, sleek black hair cascades past her shoulders, glinting faintly in the dim light. Her skin carries a warm tan, a sun-kissed hue that contrasts sharply with her piercing blue eyes—eyes that almost glow, sharp and intense, like stars. Perched atop her head, her feline ears stand alert, flicking slightly as she surveys the room.
But it's not just her looks.
She radiates strength.
Dressed in a rugged black sleeveless shirt and fitted long pants, she's armed to the teeth—belts strapped around her waist hold glass vials, knives, and other assorted tools. Despite the practicality of her gear, her toned physique is impossible to ignore. Her arms, lean and defined, flex with each subtle movement, and beneath her shirt, I catch the faint outline of abs.
She looks like she could take down an entire bar full of drunks without breaking a sweat.
And for a moment—
I forget how to breathe.
Fuck...................
My brain short-circuits. I am simping so hard right now!
I swallow thickly.
If she were a character in a gacha game, I would sell my soul to pull for her.
Someone this mesmerizing couldn't be a bad person, right?
RIGHT???
My grip loosens on the chair.
But then—
Wait !!!
No. No, no, no.
This isn't a game.
This is real life!
And I am not about to let my guard down just because I'm weak to catgirls!!!
I tighten my grip on the chair again, hoisting it up like a makeshift club.
"S-stay back! Who are you?!" I bark, my voice wavering just a little.
I might look like a delicate catgirl now, but I haven't forgotten my ten years of karate training!
Back on Earth, I was a green belt master!
I am strong!
…Probably.
The catgirl's ears twitch, and she lifts her hands immediately, palms up in a non-threatening gesture.
"Ah! Relax!" she pleads, bending slightly at the waist in what looks like an apologetic bow. "Please, I'm not here to hurt you! My name is Eris. I'm an E-rank adventurer! I found you unconscious in the dungeon and brought you here!"
Her words echo in my mind.
Dungeon?
Adventurer?
Unconscious?
That… explains why I'm here.
But it doesn't mean I can trust her.
What if she's lying?
She could be deceiving me. I have no way to verify her story—no proof she's telling the truth.
For all I know, she's not some kindhearted adventurer—she could be a thief, or worse. Maybe she's planning to sell me off to some shady brothel to make a quick fortune.
The thought flashes through my mind, irrational but impossible to shake.
I stare at her,
"Now, that aside…" she says, her tone shifting, "may I ask… what's your name? And where are you from? You haven't told me anything about yourself yet."
I freeze.
Ahhh…
About that…
Fuck.
Panic.
My mind blanks.
What the hell am I supposed to tell this catgirl?!
I can't exactly say, "Oh, I was hit by a truck and woke up in another world as a catgirl. No big deal."
No way.
There's no possible way I can tell her the truth…
Right?