[Ameer's Daydreaming]

  Ameer sat against a tree, his thoughts drifting to the small girl, Hua Mina. His mind wandered far from the present moment as he absentmindedly tapped the ground with his tail. He couldn't quite get rid of the image of her clingy, tear-streaked face.

  Ameer (thinking): "Ugh, I really don't have time for this. Why is she still on my mind? I got rid of her... I did the right thing, didn't I?" ??

  His tail twitched and his eyes narrowed, an expression of frustration crossing his face. But then, a strange thing happened. In his daydream state, he saw her again. Hua Mina was running after him, desperately trying to catch up, her tiny hands reaching out toward him as she called out.

  Small Girl (Hua Mina) (daydreaming): "Mister! Mister, please don't leave me!" ??

  Ameer, slightly taken aback by the vision in his head, groaned loudly and smacked his forehead.

  Ameer: "No. NO. This is just my imagination, right? Just stop it, brain!" ??

  He rubbed his temples and attempted to shake off the image of the poor little girl, but for some reason, he just couldn't let go of the thought of her clinging to him.

  [System Interrupts Ameer's Daydream]

  Suddenly, the System, ever ready to make its usual commentary, interrupted his thoughts with a loud, uninvited announcement.

  System: "Excuse me, Ameer. Are you daydreaming again? Really? You're thinking about that little girl? I didn't know you had it in you!" ??

  Ameer, already frustrated with the persistent thoughts of Hua Mina, turned to the System, his expression filled with annoyance.

  Ameer: "I told you to stop calling me out on this! It's not like I care. It's just... a minor distraction. That's all." ??

  System: "Mmhmm. I'm sure. And I'm also sure that you're not a softie deep down. Keep telling yourself that, Ameer. But it's pretty clear you've got a heart somewhere under all that stone." ??

  Ameer: "Shut up." ??

  But just as the System finished its teasing, something odd happened. A strange flickering holographic image appeared in front of Ameer, disrupting his inner musings.

  System: "Ahem. You really should pay attention to this." ??

  The image was a projection that seemed to show the exact moment when Hua Mina was being sold off by some unscrupulous individuals. Ameer's eyes widened as he saw the little girl, tears running down her cheeks, surrounded by shady figures preparing to sell her into slavery.

  Hua Mina (in the holographic image): "Please, mister! Don't let them do this!" ??

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  [Ameer's Anger Explodes]

  Ameer's blood boiled at the sight. His tail flicked violently in anger, his eyes glowing with fury. This was a line crossed, even for him.

  Ameer: "How dare they?! How DARE they?!" ??

  The anger that surged through him was palpable. For a moment, he completely forgot about his usual cool-headed demeanor, his fur bristling as his eyes darkened. His sharp, incisive words spilled from his mouth without a second thought.

  Ameer: "I'll crush them! I'll turn them to dust! They dared to lay their hands on her?! No one touches what's MINE!" ????

  The System, for once, remained silent as Ameer's rage seemed to consume him. It was an unusual sight—Ameer was always calculating, stoic, and not easily provoked. But Hua Mina's situation... It was different.

  System (muttering under its breath): "Okay, Ameer. Looks like you've got a soft spot after all. Didn't think you had it in you to get this fired up. But hey, if it makes you feel any better, this isn't your fault." ??

  [Lin Yue Intervenes]

  Lin Yue, who had been quietly observing the entire scene, now stepped forward, a serious expression on her face. She had seen the intensity in Ameer's reaction and knew that something needed to be done, and fast.

  Lin Yue: "Master, calm down! We can't do anything rash! We need to think before acting. We will save her, I promise." ??

  Ameer, still shaking with anger, looked at Lin Yue and then down at the holographic projection, his mind already racing with thoughts of what he could do to rescue the girl. But, despite his emotions, he knew that acting recklessly wasn't going to help anyone.

  Ameer: "You're right. Calm down. I need to think about this." ??

  But deep down, his desire to protect the little girl was growing stronger, and it was clear that his feelings for her weren't just an inconvenience anymore.

  System: "Oh, come on, Ameer. You're not fooling anyone. You've got a big soft spot for that girl. Admit it." ??

  [Ameer's Rage Meter: 30%]

  As the rage meter in Ameer's mind slowly ticked up to 30%, he began to formulate a plan. His usual sharp intellect kicked into high gear, but this time, there was something different in his approach.

  Ameer: "Alright. Time to make them regret ever laying a finger on her. They'll pay for what they've done. It's time to act." ??

  [Lin Yue's Plea]

  Lin Yue, still concerned about Ameer's level of fury, stepped in again, her voice more pleading now.

  Lin Yue: "Master, please. We can't let anger cloud our judgment. We need to save her, but we have to be smart about it." ??

  Ameer glanced at her, then took a deep breath, visibly calming himself. He nodded, agreeing with Lin Yue's wise words.

  Ameer: "Fine. We'll plan carefully, but I'm not going to sit back and do nothing. She'll be free. No one messes with the Golden Fox Emperor." ??

  [The Plan: Rescuing Hua Mina]

  Ameer's mind was already working. The holographic projection showed that Hua Mina was being sold to some slavers who were planning to take her to a remote location. Ameer knew that he couldn't waste any more time.

  Ameer: "Get ready, Lin Yue. We're going to save her, and no one will stand in our way." ??

  Lin Yue nodded, her face resolute.

  Lin Yue: "Yes, Master. We will rescue her. Together." ??

  Epilogue: The Road to Rescue

  Ameer stood tall, his eyes burning with determination. His thoughts were no longer filled with just the cold, calculating fox who had no care for others. There was something more beneath the surface now. Something that wasn't just about power, but also about protecting those who couldn't protect themselves.

  The Demon Fox Emperor had spoken, and he would make the world tremble. Not just for his strength, but for his resolve.

  As the rage simmered down, Ameer's true intentions began to take form. He wasn't just going to let the little girl fade into obscurity. He was going to take control of the situation and show the world who was in charge.

  The Demon Fox Emperor's heart of stone may have cracked, but his resolve was unshakable.

  End of Chapter 19 ??