One piece: Without a system, I have to survive!

I stood frozen for a while, my heart still pounding.

The black wolf had saved me… but why?

It wasn't like wild animals suddenly decided to help strangers. Did it have its own reasons?

I exhaled, trying to steady myself.

No point in standing here. I needed to keep moving.

I gripped my makeshift club tighter and continued deeper into the jungle, keeping my ears sharp for any movement.

After about thirty minutes of walking, I finally heard water.

I pushed past a few thick bushes and saw it—a small, clear stream cutting through the jungle.

Relief washed over me.

I quickly knelt beside the stream and cupped my hands, drinking eagerly. The cool water soothed my dry throat.

I splashed some on my face, letting the exhaustion fade away for a moment.

Survival Rule #1: Find Water. ✅

Now, I needed food.

I glanced around and spotted a few small plants with berry-like fruits.

But… were they safe to eat?

I hesitated. In my old world, I could just Google it. Here, one wrong decision could mean death.

As I debated, I heard a rustling sound behind me.

I turned sharply—

The black wolf.

It was standing just a few meters away, watching me silently.

I tensed, but it didn't seem hostile.

Slowly, it stepped forward. Its nose twitched as it sniffed the air, then—

It walked past me and stopped near the berries.

I watched in surprise as it nudged the berries with its nose… and then ignored them.

I frowned. Was that a warning?

I reached out, grabbed one of the berries, and squeezed it between my fingers.

A strange purple liquid oozed out. It had a strong, bitter smell.

I understood immediately.

Poisonous.

I let out a shaky breath.

"…You just saved me again, huh?" I muttered, looking at the wolf.

It simply stared at me, then sat down.

This was weird.

Wild animals didn't act like this. It was too smart.

I decided to take a gamble.

"You're not going to attack me?" I asked.

The wolf didn't move.

"Are you… following me?"

Silence.

I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck.

I didn't know why, but I had a feeling—this wolf wasn't just some ordinary beast.

Whatever the reason, for now, I wasn't alone anymore.

And in this dangerous world… maybe that wasn't such a bad thing.