Chapter 366: The Lion’s Crown. (Side Story-1)
(This takes place during the pre-season.)
I am Sefu. King of beasts, ruler of my domain, and arguably the most majestic presence in Cleveland.
Humans think they own this city, but really, they just built it around me. My roar doesn't echo through jungles—it vibrates through penthouses and locker rooms.
The human they call Han Sen? He's my companion, though some might say I'm his. They'd be wrong, of course. I allow him to walk beside me. That's the truth.
It's early morning—before the sun even dares to rise. The city is quiet, but not us. Han wakes up like he has a personal vendetta against sleep. No alarm needed; his mind is louder than any ringtone.
I hear the faint rustle of sheets, the soft thud of his feet hitting the floor. I stay sprawled on my oversized cushion, pretending not to notice. Kings don't rush to greet the day.
But the scent of raw meat changes everything.
Han moves with precision in the kitchen, slicing through thick slabs of beef, adding a touch of liver because he knows that's how I prefer it.
Yes, he prepares my food. The so-called Emperor of Cleveland serves the true royalty before dawn. I watch him with half-lidded eyes, my tail flicking lazily—a silent reminder of my standards.