{Joie}
I stopped a bit by a pillar to rest as I held my fluffy chest breathing heavily, catching my breath like crazy.
Curse these short legs and small lungs!
I hope Nathaniel and my other brothers don't screw up the delegation or they'll be in big trouble when Dad finds out .
Arghh whatever they can handle it, they're big boys now. Anyways,let's get going while there's time left!
What's important is that the beast king won't die and have him as a final piece to proceed with that horrible summoning for that arc!
I'm not sure when during this week that will happen but I have to change this because that disaster, if I can't stop it happening , at least delay, can do a lot of good so we can't prevent useless deaths and wars that will follow!
I honestly did questioned the author's mental state when I read this arc and thought if the author was in a bad mood or is a fan on detailed deaths and gore.
I scurried my way to the left hall and there I spotted a red door with guards that matches my brother's description.
I went to another nearby pillar and stopped...
Okay how should we get in hmmm..
Then I noticed a food cart coming from a different hall which is seems to be headed into the room.
Oh okay that'll work let's do this!
So I waited for it to get close enough from where I was and when it did I bolted with all my might and jumped on the cart clinging to the metal rod for dear life.
Shit! The rod is so slippery argh!
Just...a little bit....MORE!!
I feel like I'm some sort of spy with this!
As the cart stopped, I carefully sneaked out it and hid under the table and caught my breath.
Yes!
I'm in... okay...I'm actually doing this... you can do this it's not that hard.
Remember, in the book he's described as a neutral ruler with kind eyes and a soothing voice...but being one of the strongest hunters and masters of hand to hand combat in the whole empire...and he's also the beast king...I see everything ending well....
Who am I kidding!!
I'm a damn chipmunk would he even believe me?!
I'm starting to have doubts...
Aughh!! I bet he'd kill me before hearing me out or worse he'd think I'm a spy aiming for his life and get killed with his magis skill or his bare hands which are not both options I'd like!!
'I beg to differ, little miss stranger, I'm quite a good listener, granted you don't attempt on actually killing me that is, because that won't do us any good' a calm soothing voice happily warned me
Huh
Wait hold on... where did that come from??
I'm a chipmunk right now...how could..
Hold on is he...able to hear my thoughts?!
'Ohhh is that what you are? I have not heard of that kind of creature, can I see you little one...I assume that you are little' he commented back to my thoughts
Oh dear...okay it's now or never
I slowly came out the table and low and behold a man who has the most beautiful sunset colored long hair, cool green eyes that has those slightly dark eyeliner thing like those of foxes, healthy olive skin, a toned and strong build, carefully dressed with a loose white frilly shirt nicely tucked black harem pants
Oh my he's beautiful...waaaay way more beautiful than the books descriptions my god he basically resembles the a hot nine tail fox demon with this
'Thank you little one, you are adorable as well' he said smiling at me...my Lord his voice is so soothing and handsome too
No fair he's too perfect!!
'Ughhh t-thank you your highness!It's a pleasure to meet you,your grace!' I passionately greeted which made him laugh
"You are quite entertaining and polite, little one I give you that. But right now, may I know why you gave me a visit?" He asked as he walked towards me and gently picked me up and put me on a table
'Ahh yes, I am here... to warn you,your grace. This may sound strange from someone like me but I don't want anyone hurt. There is a cult who will target your party soon for their plans to not only remove one of the strongest allied defenders of our empire but also...as a sacrifice for a deadly unsealing ritual ' I answered him which made his stare at me intently and his eyes stiffen a bit
"Oh my that is quite an alarming tale Little miss, and how exactly did you know this extremely sensitive information little one?" He asked scarily calm as I noticed his mana flow increased around him slightly pressuring me
This is not good I think he thinks I'm the one out for him or I think I slightly insulted him!
Okay let's call down he's still asking so let's play this carefully
'I...ugh It may sound silly your highness but believe me I uhm...found a book in my dreams about our world. In that book your highness this cult will release a spell that will hinder your power and will use this opportunity to unlock a seal that in theory your clan has the power to control and remove the seal of any beast. They will frame you and by the law of Sverre any lives taken by a ruler who releases the seal will pay the price with their life. The worst part is that the cult who planned your death will use your eyes as one of their sick offering for their ritual' I explained holding in my nerves due to me remembering that graphic description in the novel of how they took it from his grave and how they happily felt as if it was some sort of toy... those evil people
The beast king looked at me rather curious then he suddenly picked me up which made me panic even more.
'Y-your grace please have mercy. I am not an enemy! I didn't mean to offend y-you in any way' I pleaded basically squirming
"Stay still little one, I won't hurt you. I'm just moving you to a different place since you're trembling awfully bad. Anyways, your information is a treat Indeed. I have been feeling that danger has been looming in my kingdom lately but hearing it from you I shouldn't be taking my instincts lightly,but if it is not true you will pay this with your life as this is the way of our people and your law. Also,I do not think people would easily believe in lies framing me and my people given how much we've been loyal to the empire and the emperor knows me personally" he stated as he put me down on a soft pillow by his bed
'I understand that & believe so too even when I read it! But the reason that you were casted like that in that book was because someone in your entourage betrayed you and lied as those people carefully planned an event causing your demise that even the emperor can't defend you' I explained to him making him flinch
"Oh and what would that be little one?" he asked calm but intently
'Based on the book in my dreams...that would be the Blood moon massacre. The enemies will use the annual blood moon alignment to steal your magis or control you to...use the power of beast speech to brutally killing the civilians within the capital' I nervously explained to him
"A traitor you say...steal my magis to kill people huh...interesting...little one interesting indeed. Bearing everything you told me in mind and the effort to use transformation magis to see me just for this...did you perhaps tell me all of this so that us Sverre would punish him our way by our own law?" He asked
' If I would be frank with you, your grace...yes. Because if it was to do it by our law the verdict won't be long but it will give time for that traitors to tell that cult which may cause them to change their plans immediately, so regardless if he dies or not the cult won't get traced. That's why I'm offering you this information and want this to take action so you could catch them red handed and punish them accordingly on the spot without alerting them. If you are worried you would be breaking the treaty, you won't.The treaty of peace that every kingdom in alliance to Ariola has a hidden loophole when it comes to this situations'
"Oh what a smart miss, I did not know you are familiar with the Union cross treaty" he happily commented
'Hehe but of course I read a lot' I proudly replied earning myself finger pat on my head
"Hey if you're not anyone's people, can I take you in little miss, I could use an entertaining child like you" he asked with a mischievous grin
I shook my head which I noticed he pouted a bit...he's a lot cuter than I thought 'A-Anyways, like I said there's special condition that is an assassination attempt or a criminal act that is done by a foreign envoy that criminal or traitor that caused harm in our country, can't be punished by our law by death or any heavier punishment, but will assist in subjugation ,unless the head of that kingdom or assigned representative is to pass the punishment and judgement to the host country of the incident, which gives you a choice to enact what punishment is given as the head governing body' I answered
"I see, but again, if it does not happen and it is all a lie on your end, little one. Are you ready to face heavy repercussions for not only slandering our tribe's names but also creating falsehood?This is a heavy crime resulting death" he asked calmly but serious
'I am and I will even bet my life on it because I will gain nothing by telling a lie and only saw seas of blood and fire if I let it happen if I ignore this and I want peace' I answered with confidence
"I see, this is definitely a treat you are giving me...thank you little one I will use this information well but you don't suppose… know these ''leaches'' names now would you?" He asked again with a chillingly serious smile
'I know them your grace, but I want you to promise me to inform his highness first but omit me from your statements so you could move accordingly' I answered him
"My~my this little one is concise and careful I like you...but my question unto you, if this comes to pass, What should I reward you with? Information like that is very valuable after all and I refuse to believe you don't have something in mind " he said his eyebrow raised slightly
' Hmm if for something personal maybe two favors would do but other than that I don't have much desire for any other thing. I honestly just wanted those things be avoided due to what comes after ,meaningless deaths and a sea of blood and pain isn't a pleasant sight and I don't want that to happen in reality 'I answered pretty light-heartedly
This made the beast king quite a bit pondering on something since he's starting to look at me again with a small smile.
"Very well then I shall keep those favors in mind. Are you really sure you don't want anything else that's within my power to give?" He asked again a bit calmly now
'Nope not at all' I answered firmly
The beautiful beast king just chuckled from my response which made me puff my already small cheeks.
I then told him three names all of which are with him and judging from his eyes widening and his hands clenching from the bed's pillar, he didn't expect it to be them.
I sighed and also said the reasons behind the treason which made him more surprised but visibly furious but he held it in before giving a frustrated growl.
He looked so dumbfounded and his eyes were pained. I only patted his pretty long hand which ended with a soft smile from the beast man.
I was about to bid this beautiful beast royalty farewell as soon as he set me back on a table near a window, when the door burst open as a tall boy with sunset hair as well but with white ends on it, golden eyes with sharp iris's , and a mole by his eye with olive skin as well, and looked all grumpy
The boy saw me which scared the chipmunk in me me causing this instincts to kick in again and...ended up jumping off the window, lucky for me the king of beasts used his abilities to manipulate gravity and eased my fall
'Thank you, your grace! I must go! Take care and good luck with them' I thought to his grace before running back to the manor.
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It didn't take long but I managed to reach one of the palace gardens and if I remember correctly this would be the empress's personal rose garden, Rozan, since she tends to put mini fountains of stars by the entrance.
This place is well kept and clean, not to mention the roses here are vibrant and healthy.
In the book she is said to really love plants in general so the emperor mostly gave her the task of tending to the palace's greenery and gardens.
As I am tirelessly scurrying my way from this path, I recognize a certain turn that could lead to the training area which is where the way from this forest would lead to the manor.
I got so happy that I hurriedly went there but then I my head buzz a bit but before I could even understand what happened a cloud of smoke came out of nowhere I saw my human hands again and to my horror I de-transformed outside.
I quickly hid to the nearest bush to catch my breath and looked around but it seems no one saw me.
Damn, good thing I'm near a bush and have my casual clothes on or I could have been in bigger trouble.
I looked around again to check if the coast is clear, when it is, I carefully went out of my hiding spot while casting a disguise spell turning my hair to black and my eye color to brown.
I reached the pathway and continued on to run towards it. I managed to find the training hall but there are people... mostly kids, here.
Odd why would they be here and how, since this place is way too far from the main castle and only knight trainees can get in.
I slowly went closer to a blind spot so they can't notice me go in but I stopped mid way as I saw two beautiful small birds one looks like its injured it's wing , a smaller bird in front of it ,spreading its wing and a few noble children that gathered there, one noble girl in particular is holding a big rock...to ..no hold on…Oi!!!
There is no way...she isn't…no!
Not on my watch!!
I quickly ran towards the girl and took the big rock away and threw it far.
"What the hell is wrong with you?!! These are helpless birds! What makes you think killing them would do you any good?!" I screamed as I went to the birds aid
"Who the heck are you to question us you pheasant!! Do you know who you're talking to!?" the other noble girl said as she threw a rock at me
I winch but I did not move an inch...
I glared at them which just made them laugh... disgusting demon spawns
"I don't care who you are! Hurting something that is defenseless like this is wrong! You should know that at least! I have more morals and common sense, you brats! Leave them alone or I'll hurt you!" I threatened them as I grabbed the rock they threw at me
Shit I wish I can use a bit of magic to get out of here but it's risky with these eyes are watching I'll get everyone in trouble
They didn't heed my words but instead these kids grabbed anything they could get their hands on and threw it at me.
It hurts like hell since they only didn't throw rocks, they threw branches and dirt at me which limited my sight and a lot of it were hitting my head and stomach hard which caused me to gag and lose my balance.
The moment my body reached the ground I immediately covered the scared birds but the damn kids used this opportunity and ran towards me and began kicking me on my back and my head as I desperately protected the birds.
"D... don't worry I won't let them hurt you. You small ones will be fine. I-promise!" I said to the birds forcing a smile to these
I'm such a dumbass, how would two birds understand me?
I thought the kicking stopped so I foolishly looked then I ended up getting kicked on the forehead by a boy.
That caused a loud ringing in my head then before I knew it a kid kicked me by the stomach and another stepped on my arm
It hurts, fuck!
I couldn't move and my body is trembling with immense sharp pain.
No..not now... the birds...damn it...I'm so sorry
As my sight blurred I shakily reached my arm to the poor birds attempting to try to protect them till the end by using my magis this time but I faintly heard a loud growl before I truly lost consciousness.
I'm sorry...I think I'm in big trouble this time Nathaniel, Silva.
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The spoiled noble children ran for their lives crying the moment they heard a loud angry growl from a big Azure firefox blazing ready to attack
The injured bird quickly glow and transformed into a beautiful glowing maiden with silver hair and coral eyes ,that have a tree branch like horns , wearing a white gentle dress as she limply walk towards the angered young firefox
"Child of Sverre, seize your anger. If you so much as harm those children's hair your kingdom will suffer immensely " she calmly said as she went closer to the beast
"How--can I stay calm when they nearly beat your protector like that to death?!" He frustratingly asked transforming back to his human form of a young boy with sunset hair still blazing as his golden eyes stared at Joie while tears of anger were formed
"You are mistaken, young beast prince. Mother more than understands your frustration and anger. We were the one she was protecting. Right now it's better to heal her wounds first so the pain would stop" the smaller bird chimes in transforming into a beautiful pale skin boy with light mint hair and mint eyes as his small horns that glowed gathering mana within the area
As he drew a large circle on the air and casted a spell those words appear per word flew to the magic circle and immediately the spell covered her and her wounds and cuts closed up as it heals her gently while mana gently flows to help her lessen the pain.
The mother of Parisa smiled as his reserve young son healed Joie with care however the young fairy prince noticed that the girl's hair turned brown upon healing her which made him more curious as to who this human is.
The beast prince smiled in relief as the girl was recovering however his ears perked up when he heard footsteps and when he turned around he saw the eyes of the two boys glaring at them as they gazed a bit and noticed the girl the fairy prince is healing.
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to be continued...