And by then the weather would be severely cold.

Hence, Irina said, “Don’t. You’d better hibernate. I’ll show her to you when the light rainy season ends.”

“Don’t go back on your word!” Bluepool’s words had a double meaning. Recalling that she had bluffed him once before, she felt embarrassed to take back what she said.

Bluepool also didn’t give her a chance, simply chuckling twice before diving into the water.

After he was done washing the fungus, Damien said, “Just ignore him. Let’s go back.”

“Mm.” By then the waterhole would have been covered with ice, and he would have long gone into hibernation.

The duo went home.

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