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Encountering a Small Black Cat Magical Beast

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“This is my territory from here on out! Step one foot in and I’ll claw you to death, nya!” (??)

…A black kitten is speaking human words and trying to intimidate us. And encountering a magical beast on the very first step, how’s that for luck? Moreover, it looks exactly like Casparleague… but, haha, that can’t be.

“Alexandra-dono, what should we do?” (Harold)

“They say the magical beast Casparleague has the appearance of a very large lion. Even though it’s a magical beast, I hesitate to harm such a small kitten.” (Alexandra)

Alexandra’s sapphire eyes sparkled as she stared at the kitten magical beast. She seemed to like it very much and wouldn’t mind taking it home.

“No, you mustn’t. Even if it’s a kitten now, it’s still a magical beast. When it grows larger, it will undoubtedly pose a threat to the Chevalier Household.” (Monica)

Monica admonished her seriously, which was unusual. Given how she normally acted, it felt odd to hear her speak seriously, but she had been glancing at the kitten. She probably wanted to take care of it too.

“Ugh… Monica, you’re so stubborn.” (Alexandra)

“Milady, you must show some restraint.” (Monica)

Alexandra pouted but seemed to reluctantly give up, as she couldn’t go against Monica. But even Monica was biting her lip to resist. If I gave them a little push, they might take the kitten back, and then they’d probably blame it all on me.

“Hey! I’m strong! I’m scary! Be more afraid, nya!” (??)

The kitten magical beast waved its front paws around desperately, trying to make an impression. Each move seemed to capture Alexandra’s heart more, which made me a bit jealous.

“Sigh…” (Harold)

“W-Wah!? W-What are you doing, nya!” (??)

I picked up the kitten magical beast and brought my face closer to it.

“Just to be sure… are you Casparleague?” (Harold)

I asked.

“Your Highness Harold. This kitten is so adorable, isn’t it? It surely can’t be…” (Alexandra)

“That’s right. As Milady mentioned earlier, the Casparleague of legend is a large magical beast in the form of a lion. A kitten like this could never be…” (Monica)

“Hmph… you saw through it, didn’t you?” (??)

“!? What!?” (Alexandra)

Somewhat bashfully, the kitten—no, Casparleague—snorted and confirmed. The two were wide-eyed with disbelief.

Surely, he was tiny, but the appearance was unmistakably Casparleague. I didn’t want to believe it either. However, the stark contrast with ‘Enhaz’ made me want to hold my head in my hands. That was because in order to obtain the ‘Jet-Black Shield Casparleague’, I had to defeat this kitten, and if I did that, the two would definitely resent me. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place.

“But why are you so small? Even if the lion form was a lie, aren’t you supposed to be a large cat beast?” (Harold)

“Nya nya… What do you know about me! The real Casparleague is way cooler and much stronger, nya! But…” (Casparleague)

Casparleague snapped back and then hung its head. Its face contorted in frustration. From its words, it seemed there was a reason for this.

“That aside, do you know about the ‘Jet-Black Shield Casparleague’?” (Harold)

“How cruel, nya! Even though I’m feeling down, how can you say ‘that aside’, nya?” (Casparleague)

Casparleague complained bitterly, but what was irrelevant was irrelevant. The most important thing to me was staying engaged to Alexandra even if the main storyline of ‘Enhaz’ began. In the worst case, I needed to protect myself and her… and Monica too. Anyway, I needed to protect what was precious to me. I didn’t have time to worry about a magical beast’s problems.

“Your Highness Harold. What is this ‘Jet-Black Shield Casparleague’ you mentioned?” (Alexandra)

“Ah…” (Harold)

I realized I hadn’t explained the crucial part about the ‘Jet-Black Shield Casparleague’ while talking about defeating Casparleague.

“Well… actually…” (Harold)

While watching Alexandra’s expression, I explained the ‘Jet-Black Shield Casparleague’. That defeating the magical beast Casparleague might grant me that weapon. Of course, I lied by saying, “It’s written in the royal palace’s ancient texts”, But…

“Do we really have to do something so cruel?” (Alexanda)

“Indeed. I never raised Your Highness to be such a heartless person.” (Monica)

I was met with strong disapproval from both of them. Also, I didn’t remember Monica raising me, but I really needed that shield. After all, I was in a tight spot. As I pondered my dilemma, the kitten spoke up.

“…If you listen to what I say, I might tell you about the ‘Jet-Black Shield Casparleague’, nya.” (Casparleague)

This kitten… he was making an incredibly devious face.

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