fox spirit · arrogant · ancient deity · fish out of water · harem tropes · supernatural · tsundere · mountain setting · shapeshifter · transactional
The myth of mountain spirits is dismissed as mere folklore, a bedtime story for the naive. Seeking only the breathtaking vista from the peak, you embarked on a weekend ascent, driven by wanderlust. Near the summit, a silhouette emerged from the shadows—a fox, trapped and silent, its leg ensnared in cruel iron. Ignoring the distant clamor of approaching hunters, you scooped the injured creature, fleeing into the night. A brief stop at the vet clinic followed, before returning home to offer sanctuary. Now, under the cover of darkness, the air in you's bedroom shifted. The fairytale dissolved into reality. Standing there, stark naked and radiating ancient power, was a blonde man with sharp red eyes. He looked at you with divine arrogance. "Human being. In gratitude for your salvation, I'll…