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53 Divine Cat Mee-chan is saved by a stray cat and decides to keep it.
At the Sesto Hunter’s Guild, everything went smoothly with my business.
As I was about to leave, I was warned about the presence of bandits between Sesto and the next town, Terzo. They particularly target solo travelers, so I need to stay alert.
The next morning, I set off early, eager to make it to the capital in one go, but lunchtime is important. I decided to take a break and have lunch.
After preparing water and feed for Sumire, I spread out a blanket and had lunch with Mii-chan. Today’s meal was the one prepared by Dogga-san from Quarto.
While eating, Sumire suddenly became alert, and I got the feeling that someone was watching us. Could it be that I triggered some sort of flag with the guild’s warning yesterday?
Just then, my intuition skill sounded an alarm. What’s happening? I quickly packed up the gear, shoved Mii-chan into the carrier bag, and approached Sumire to mount her when an arrow struck the ground at my feet.
“Don’t move!”
Oh no, this is bad…
We were surrounded by armed men.
“Heh heh heh… Look at that. A battle horse.”
“This could be worth a lot of money.”
“It’s been a while since we had such a big haul.”
I’ve heard that bandits usually don’t kill, but it’s still terrifying. My legs are shaking, and I can’t move.
“Hey kid, don’t worry. We won’t take your life as long as we get the ransom.”
“Well, that’s if you have someone who’ll pay for you.”
“Even if we kill you, we could still make a profit by selling this battle horse. Heh heh heh.”
There are about ten bandits, and it looks like escaping is impossible…
“I-I’m a Hunter Guild staff member, and I must go to the capital as an emergency messenger. Can you please let me go?”
“Guild staff, huh?”
“That’s an excellent source of money! Wah ha ha!”
It seems my attempt to persuade them has failed. What should I do now…?
“Alright, just stay put. You don’t want to get hurt, do you?”
The bandits are approaching with their swords drawn, grinning wickedly.
“Stop right there, you villains! It is Nyaito’s duty to save this delicate princess!”
What’s going on? What’s a princess, and what’s a Nyaito?
From the treetops, something descends and swiftly takes down the bandit with the bow. Is that… a cat?
The bandits are panicking. It seems even they didn’t expect this turn of events. This is a chance, but my legs won’t stop shaking.
“Meow…”
Wait… What am I doing? I’m supposed to be Mii-chan’s guardian. If I don’t protect Mii-chan, who will?
I unleash an air cannon at the nearest bandit. Another blast for the next bandit! I send the bandit behind me flying with a powerful kick from Sumire.
The cat from the treetops is taking down bandits one after another. It’s incredibly strong.
Before long, the only ones standing are me, Sumire, and the cat? Oh wow, a cat! It’s a tabby cat swordsman! Is that the real beastman Yoon?
The tabby cat swordsman kneels before me and introduces itself.
“I’m honored to meet you, my lady. My name is Pero. Please remember me.”
“…?”
“Meow?”
Who’s the princess? I’m a guy.
“I’m grateful for the rescue, but… who’s the princess?”
“What are you talking about? Aren’t you hiding the princess in the bag you’re holding?”
“Hmm. It’s hard to understand with all the meowing… Wait, are you talking about me as the servant? And if the bag is mentioned, does that mean ‘princess’ refers to Mii-chan? What do you think, Mii-chan?”
“Meow~?”
As Mii-chan poked her face out of the bag, the cat warrior exclaimed:
“Oh, this Poro. I swear my loyalty to the beautiful princess!”
This tabby cat swordsman was so moved that he even went down on his knees in a dramatic display…
Guu~ Gyrururu~
What’s that sound? Is it another monster attack?!
“I’m just hungry…”
Haha… what is this complete lack of tension?
For now, I tied up the surviving thief with the rope they had and confiscated their weapons and bag.
The tabby cat swordsman was ravenously devouring the food like a storm. He had already eaten the equivalent of five people’s worth of food but showed no signs of stopping. While it was fine because he saved my life, Mii-chan was watching with a look of disbelief.
“Um, Poro-san?”
“You can just call me Poro.”
“Alright, then you can call me Nero.”
“So, what is it? Ah, more food, please.”
Looks like he’s not stopping his eating spree…
“First of all, thanks for the help. And what should we do about these thieves?”
“Don’t worry about it. Just leave them here. The monsters will take care of them.”
You say that with such a cute face, but it’s a pretty scary thing to say… I can’t bring them with me, and if I let them go, they’ll just return to their thieving ways. I guess it’s their own fault.
“Ahh, I’m full! Five days of hunger make the best seasoning for food.”
Well, the food was actually delicious, Poro.
“Anyway, I need to get going.”
As I stood up to mount Sumire, Poro stopped me.
“Wait, wait! Don’t you often hear that you don’t listen well to people?”
Not really. So, what’s up?
“I just said it! I swear my loyalty to the princess!”
“Mii-chan isn’t a princess, and we’re all set with that kind of talk.”
“What?!”
Poro collapses on the ground, gazing at me and Mii-chan with tearful eyes.
“Well, that’s settled then.”
“Poro is strong. How about hiring him as a bodyguard?”
“Ah, I’m not really sure about that…”
“Please! Take me with you! I don’t want to be alone anymore… I’m tired of getting lost in the forest. I just want to eat delicious food…”
“Mii-chan…”
“Oh, as expected of the princess Poro admires! I will follow you for life!”
Ah, Mii-chan… You shouldn’t pick up stray cats like that. He’s completely attached to us now.
“Hi-ho, Silver! A knight protecting the princess suits a horse well!”
Poro leaps onto Sumire’s saddle, striking a heroic pose with one hand raised to the sky. Ah, if you do that…
“Fugyaa!”
Poro is thrown off Sumire and is now tumbling through the air. At least he wasn’t kicked; be grateful to Sumire for that. Mii-chan, it’s too late for regrets now.
“Mii…”