Draserraney

*****WPC OCT 2024 Entry*****

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When Carl Suis, a fresh zoology graduate, lands an internship with MECCP (Mythical and Endangered Creatures Care and Protection), he expects to work with exotic animals—not be magically whisked into Mythica, a realm brimming with dragons, mermaids, and other magical creatures.

What starts as a dream job quickly spirals into chaos. Feeding creatures is the least of Carl’s worries as he tackles ecosystem meltdowns, interspecies feuds, and cultural clashes straight out of a fantasy fever dream. Forget the myths—these creatures are nothing like the books said.

With Mythica’s fragile world teetering on collapse and MECCP’s future at stake, Carl must rely on his zoological skills, quick thinking, and unexpected allies to save the day. But in this unpredictable land, survival means embracing the wild—and the wildly hilarious—at every turn.

Can Carl protect this magical world, or will his internship be his last adventure?

A Zoologist’s Guide to Surviving Magical Creatures

"It's not that," Fenrir said, his voice measured—but his eyes flicked toward Naga.

The Iron Dragon God's expression remained unreadable.

Why do I feel like there's another big secret no one bothered to tell me?

I crossed my arms. "You two—Naga and you, Fenrir—you're hiding something."

Naga ignored me entirely and turned to Agnos and Jiuge instead. "You both knew he went to the heavens?"

Agnos and Jiuge nodded, looking utterly unfazed. Like I'd just taken a casual weekend trip.

"And nothing out of the ordinary happened?" Fenrir's tone sharpened.

"Uh, hello?" I waved a hand. "I'm right here. Maybe ask me, the guy who actually went to heaven?"

Agnos, ever the killer of dramatic buildup, simply said, "He rode a divine beast."

Naga visibly stiffened. His gaze snapped to me. "A divine beast?"

ʕ•̫•ʔ---Riding a War Beast? No Big Deal—Wait, I Own It Now?!