But if you don’t eat it, wouldn’t you be betraying the fox demon’s good intentions?

What if it’s a sweet fruit?

...

After hesitating for a long time, the scholar put the fruit to his mouth.

For that eventuality, he could only take one risk.

…

The scholar's wrinkled features gradually relaxed.

Why?

Not sour?

Is it sweet?!

The scholar's eyebrows relaxed.

"Master Fox Demon, this fruit is very sweet."

…

It wasn't until sunset that the scholar reluctantly left.

His steps were hurried.

I kept that unfinished painting in mind.

...

"Lord Fox Demon?"

The scholar who came to the top of the mountain early in the morning looked around.

There is no fox demon in the tree.

other places......

He searched everywhere.

Nothing was gained.

...

Did he come too early?

Or did the fox demon have something to do temporarily and left temporarily?

The scholar held the painting in his arms, his high mood before climbing as if a basin of cold water had been poured on him.

There's not much left.

...

He took a deep breath.

He called a few more times.

Didn't get any answer.

He suddenly thought, even if the fox demon heard his voice... would the fox demon respond to him?

...

The scholar stood under the big tree.

He told the fox demon-sama yesterday that he would come over today...to take him to trace the fox demon-sama's painting...

Although the fox demon didn't say anything.

But he knew that Lord Fox Demon heard his words...

The fox demon must have had something happen to him temporarily.

The scholar told himself this.

...

It wasn't until the gorgeous sunset stung his eyes that he realized that he had waited all day?!

...

Waiting for a day is not a problem.

However, even if he waited for a day, he still did not wait for the fox demon.

This made him very disappointed.

Is it a troublesome thing?

So one day is not enough?

The fox demon won't leave here, will he?

The speculation that ran through his mind made the scholar stunned.

No way?

...

But if it's true...

The scholar lowered his head.

this painting......

...

He turned to look at the big tree behind him.

Will not.

It's useless to think about it here now.

Maybe the fox demon will come back in the evening.

If he comes back tomorrow, he will find out what is going on.

...

The scholar walked a few steps holding the painting.

Compared with the excitement and excitement he felt earlier, his mood at this time was not really good.

He slowly stopped.

After thinking for a while, he turned and walked towards the tree.

...

The scholar put his painting under the tree.

This way, the fox demon will be able to see you when you come back at night.

The scholar smiled.

Then he took a few steps back.

After thinking for a while, he picked up the painting, stood up on tiptoes, and placed the painting on a branch.

Dense overlapping green leaves blocked the picture.

...

The scholar's face showed a look of satisfaction.

I couldn't help but stay under the tree for a while.

Staring at the scroll hidden behind the branches and leaves, he was lost in thought.

...

The scholar suddenly became excited.

It's getting late!

Last night, his parents repeatedly told him not to come home too late when he went out to play.

Don't go alone, bring a servant with you.

...

It is impossible to bring a servant.

It would be bad if someone gossiped about the existence of the fox demon and caused unnecessary trouble.

The fox demon is his only secret.

...

The scholar walked quickly towards the steps in the mountain.
To be continued...