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54 Divine Cat: Mii-chan’s Pride as a Woman is Hurt
Since it was Mii-chan’s decision, there’s no helping it, but… it’s a bit dirty.
“Can’t be helped. I wandered the forest for five days. Then I smelled something nice, and when I followed the scent, I found the princess eating.”
Wait, so the gaze I felt earlier was from Piro? Why didn’t he tell me about the bandits sooner!
“I was only thinking about the food, so I didn’t notice.”
“……”
I can’t argue with that…
Anyway, take off those dirty clothes! Wash yourself! Don’t come near Mii-chan looking like that!
“The water is cold…”
How indulgent… I filled Mii-chan’s bucket with water and used my water skill to make it warm.
“Oh, so Nero has a special ability.”
“It’s water skill. I’ll pour it now.”
“Wait!”
Piro then turned into a cat… Yes, you heard that right, into a cat. Just to be clear, Piro turned into a cat and climbed into the bucket to relax.
“Phew, this is paradise~”
Wait, you can talk!
“Is that a special ability? Or can all beastmen do that?”
“Meow~?”
“Beastmen? Some might be able to, but why mention beastmen?”
“But Piro is a cat beastman, right?”
“No, Piro is a fairy-type Kettu-shi. Like elves and dwarves.”
“Elves and dwarves are part of the human races.”
“Really? Then is Piro part of the human races too?”
No, I don’t think that’s right. I believe Piro is a fairy-type, probably.
“Well, it doesn’t matter. Piro is a Kettu-shi.”
That’s a pretty laid-back attitude… I don’t mind that.
“Kettu-shi can transform into a cat. I use this form when entering the city.”
It seems that “Cat Transformation” is a Kettu-shi’s unique skill. There’s also another unique skill called “Cat Bag,” which is a small storage skill. Very convenient.
Since Piro was lounging in the bucket, I hurried to wash myself while being in a rush.
“Phew, this feels so good~. I really won’t let just any man touch me. You’re special, you know!”
I wrapped Piro in a bath towel and gave him a good dry-off.
“Mii-chan, it’s a bit cramped, but could you fit Piro into the carrier too?”
“Mee~”
I opened the side of the bag and gently put Piro inside.
“To be allowed into the princess’s room, I’m so happy~. Oh, it’s so warm and cozy.”
“Alright then, let’s go. We’ll ride on Smire.”
Just as I mounted Smire, a thief who had woken up called out to us.
“H-Hey! What are you going to do with us?”
“I’m not going to do anything.”
“Hey, Smire, let’s go. Ignore the shouting from behind. If I paid attention to everything, I’d go crazy. I guess that’s just how this world is. I’m adapting pretty well. Or maybe it’s how the gods intended me to be?”
Since we had wasted quite a bit of time, we arrived at the city of Teruzo after dark.
“Let’s hurry to the Hunter’s Guild. And Piro, remember, you absolutely must not talk.”
“I know, I know. Nero is such a worrywart. You’re going to go bald at this rate.”
“Mii….”
“Mii-chan, thanks for your concern. I wonder who Piro thinks is to blame for all this?”
The guild was bustling with activity, likely because of the approaching royal capital. From this city to the capital, it normally takes a day by a regular horse, but with Smire, we should get there in two or three hours.
I pushed through the crowd, ignoring the murmurs from the hunters, and finally reached the reception. I showed the emergency hand pass and guild staff identification to the receptionist.
“!? I’ll call the person in charge immediately!”
We were then guided to a room at the back of the guild.
“This is Visch, the head of this guild.”
“I’m Nero. This is Mii-chan.”
“And this is Piro.”
“……”
“Oh no, I messed up. I told you so…”
“Haha, you have quite an unusual companion.”
“I’m not just a companion! I’m a Night and a bodyguard too!”
“Could it be that you’re a Kettshii?”
“That’s right.”
“This is unusual. This is only the second time I’ve met a Kettshii.”
“You’ve met one before?”
“Yes, a few years ago. I helped one who was lost in the forest.”
“Perhaps Kettshii have a skill for getting lost in the forest…”
“I see. It was good that you helped. Kettshii are very loyal. I’m sure they’ve repaid you well.”
“Haha… Yes, they were very affectionate. They had many kittens with the stray cats around my house, and they livened up the place before they left.”
“……”
“Mii…”
“I wonder if they might have been a nuisance instead of a help. Can Kettshii have kittens with normal cats…? I need to be careful. If you do anything strange with Mii-chan, Piro, I’ll… well, you know.”
“I-I wouldn’t do such a thing to the princess. She’s still a child…”
“Mii…”
Mii-chan’s pride as a lady seems to be hurt…
“Can Kettshii not have kittens with normal cats?”
“Kettshii cannot have offspring except with other Kettshii.”
“You’re quite interesting. So, what is your request?”
I almost forgot. I handed the letter to Visch. After reading it, he said:
“Hmm. It sounds like a serious situation. I hope it doesn’t escalate… We’d really prefer not to see a return of the Goblin King.”
It seems that if a Goblin King is born, it could lead to a full-scale war. While the nearby demon lords are currently quiet, the emergence of a new power could disrupt the current balance and lead to a major conflict, similar to a large-scale war that happened decades ago.
There’s a rumor that an Orc King, a monster we encountered in the labyrinth, might emerge in a neighboring country, which could potentially lead to a big battle. If a Goblin King also appears in this country, a major war would be inevitable, according to Visch.
We’ve ended up in quite a troublesome world, haven’t we, Mii-chan?
“Mii…”