Alokita sat on the broken bed, still pale.Across the room, the giant red tiger glared at him.Its fur was still smoking from the lightning strike.
For a long time, no one said a word.Then Alokita whispered, "Uhh… you okay?"
"You dare speak to me, human? After attacking me with lightning!?"
Alokita blinked fast. "Wait—me!? I didn't do that! The system did!"
"System? What is that? Some kind of spell?"
"No! It's like… a special ability that shows windows and—ugh, forget it! I didn't do anything!"
The tiger's tail slammed on the floor, making a small shockwave.
"Liar! I felt your will pressing on me! You think I don't know when someone uses power!?"
Alokita jumped up. "Hey! Don't blame me! I'm too lazy to fight you!"
The tiger narrowed its golden eyes.
"Then how did you burn me with lightning, weakling?"
Alokita threw his hands up. "I don't know! Maybe I sneezed thunder?"
The tiger growled loudly.Flames flickered across its mane, heating the whole room again.
[System Warning: Beast Loyalty Dropping – 30% → 25% → 20%]
"Stop getting angry! I'm telling the truth!" Alokita shouted.But the tiger didn't listen. It bared its fangs, ready to attack again.
[System Alert: Host in Danger. Safety Protocol Activated.]
⚡ ZAAAP!
Another lightning bolt shot down, blasting the tiger again.Smoke filled the room.
The tiger froze, fur standing straight like burnt noodles.Alokita blinked. "…Wow. Crispy edition again."
"You insolent human! You dare burn me again!?"
"I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!" Alokita screamed.
"Lies! You think I can't feel when power comes from your side!? Release me at once!"
"I CAN'T! I SWEAR!"
"Then I'll destroy you!"
[System Response: Further Aggression Detected. Disciplinary Action Intensified.]
⚡⚡ BOOOOM! ⚡⚡
Another strike — louder this time. The tiger fell flat, smoke rising again.The smell of burnt fur filled the room.
Alokita covered his nose. "Ugh… now it smells like roasted barbecue."
"You… demon human… I will… eat you…"
[System Notice: Beast Loyalty Restored to 28%. Mood: Confused and Angry.]
The tiger weakly lifted its paw. "You… what kind of magic is this? How can you control lightning like that!?"
Alokita sighed. "I told you! It's not me, it's my system!"
"System, system! Stop lying! I know you're hiding your real power, human!"
Alokita rolled his eyes. "Yeah right. If I had real power, do you think I'd live in this tiny room with broken furniture!?"
The tiger paused.
"...Hmm. True."
Finally, it laid down, still glaring at him.
"Fine. I will not attack. For now."
"Good. Let's keep it that way," Alokita said, rubbing his forehead.
Then, suddenly—
[System Notice: Beast Too Large For Environment. Temporary Size Adjustment Recommended.][Apply? Y/N]
"Uh, yes! Please!" Alokita said quickly.
The tiger blinked. "What now—?"
A flash of light covered its body — and the next second, the once-mighty Flame King became… a cat-sized version of himself.
Alokita's jaw dropped. "Oh my god. You're so small!"
The tiger looked down at its tiny paws.
"What… what did you do to me!?"
"Nothing! It's the system again!"
"Stop lying, human! You shrunk me on purpose!"
"I swear, it's not me! You think I want a pocket-sized tiger!?"
The tiger puffed out smoke in anger.
"Change me back this instant!"
"I don't even know how!"
The mini tiger hissed and jumped at him, landing on his head."OUCH! Hey! Get off! Bad kitty!"
"Flame King! NOT KITTY!"
"Fine! Flame Kitty King!"
"RAAARGH!"
⚡ ZAP!
The tiger froze again, fur standing up.
[System Notice: Discipline Applied. Beast Calm Mode Activated.]
Alokita sighed. "You see? I told you, it's not me. The system just hates your attitude."
The tiger shook, smoke coming out of its ears.
"This… this isn't over, human…"
Alokita smiled weakly. "Yeah, yeah. I'll buy you milk later."
"I will bite you in your sleep."
"Fair enough."
He laid down on the floor, exhausted.The small, angry tiger sat beside him, still glaring.
[System Notice: Relationship – Stable. Loyalty 30%. Mood: Angry but calm.]
Alokita muttered sleepily, "Great. Now I have an electric cat roommate."Then he fell asleep.
The tiger huffed quietly, staring at him.
"Strange human… how did you chain me with power I cannot sense?"
It curled up beside him, still confused — and slightly afraid.