Beast King's Crippled Mate - Chapter 258: Reap What I Sow

“As if I’d marry an ugly woman like you!”

Max wanted to be a [Baker].

Settle down, bake stuff, and enjoy life.

The gods, however, ruined that dream. Given [Baker] and a black skill, he is now running for his life, trying to grow strong enough to return home.

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