Ryo walked into the small bakery the scent of fresh bread filling the air Finally a normal peaceful moment.
Ryo said Okay just me some bread and no universe-ending stuff.
He picked up a loaf and examined it Perfect crust soft inside He smiled This is the highlight of my day.
Just as he turned to pay the bakery door slammed open A young boy in tattered clothes ran in eyes wide.
Boy said M-master! Please… you have to help us!
Ryo raised an eyebrow Uh… I'm just here for bread.
Boy said No! The village… it's in danger!
Ryo sighed He had expected this Even peaceful moments attracted trouble Fine Lead the way But if anyone tries to rob my bread there will be consequences
They stepped outside A small group of villagers stood nervously near the edge of the forest
Villager said Ryo… something terrible appeared in the woods We don't know what it is but it's… moving fast.
Ryo glanced at the forest Just a few trees swaying in the breeze He yawned Terrible… moving fast… okay, show me.
The villagers hesitated then pointed Suddenly a gigantic wolf taller than a house emerged from the shadows Its eyes glowed.
Ryo said Really? That's it?
The wolf growled and the ground trembled. But Ryo simply stepped forward and with one snap of his fingers the wolf froze mid step then slowly shrank down into a harmless pup.
The villagers gasped.
Boy said It… it's… gone?
Ryo handed the loaf of bread to the boy Here Now everyone is happy Maybe try feeding it instead of screaming next time.
The villagers stared awestruck.
Ryo muttered Honestly I just wanted a quiet snack.
As Ryo turned back toward the bakery he noticed the pup wagging its tiny tail and thought… maybe this world wouldn't be too boring after all.