New chapter of Reincarnated Hero is out! (5/10 chapters)

 

 

Let’s Pretend This Meat Never Existed

(Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)

Leon spoke while grilling meat to the Dogkin tied up and lying on the ground.

“How about it? Are you ready to talk?” (Leon)

“Ugh… wh-who would… do such a thing to… this hand… slurp…” (Dogkin)

Just by grilling the High Orc meat, they looked as if they were on the verge of surrender.

Leon pressed them further.

“You both can eat.” (Leon)

““Nn!”” (Arc/Iris)

He offered the High Orc meat grilled to the most delicious state in front of the twins. Their eyes shone brightly as they bit into it.

““!”” (Arc/Iris)

The twins forgot words because of the extreme deliciousness and kept eating. Leon began grilling fresh meat in front of the Dogkin who were watching with envious eyes.

“You want some, right? You can eat if you just talk.” (Leon)

“Y-you coward… slurp slurp…” (Dogkin)

“Slurp… I-I can’t hold out anymore…” (Dogkin)

“You bastard, you’re going to betray your comrades!? D-damn it, then I’ll just… slurp…” (Dogkin)

Leon brought the grilled meat close to their noses, just one step away.

“““!?””” (Dogkin)

The violent smell attacked the Dogkin, who had keen senses. Drool spilled from their mouths, forming puddles on the ground.

“Bow!” (Dogkin)

“Oops.” (Leon)

Some tried to stretch their necks to bite the meat, but Leon quickly pulled his arm back and kept the meat away.

“Hmm, it seems you won’t talk. Then let’s pretend this meat never existed…” (Leon)

“““I’ll talk! I’ll talk, so please let me eat!””” (Dogkin)

The Dogkin told everything.

“I see. So, you are a resistance group aiming to overthrow the government of this country.” (Leon)

“That’s right. We can’t leave this country to the Catkin any longer. Our goal is to take power from them and completely renew the core of this country.” (Dogkin Leader)

They said they were secretly increasing supporters and procuring weapons for that purpose. Naturally, this must not be found out by the authorities. That was probably why they refused to talk before. Though in the end, they gave in to the temptation of food.

“All right, you can eat half for now.” (Leon)

“““!””” (Dogkin)

Leon cut the High Orc meat and fed it into their mouths.

“““Delicious!””” (Dogkin)

The Dogkin were so shocked by the unexpected deliciousness that they repeatedly fell backward onto the ground.

“Next question. Why did you attack us?” (Leon)

“…Our target was those Catkin over there. We have been kidnapping Catkin and imprisoning them. Of course, to collect hostages.” (Dogkin Leader)

Many of the Catkin were influential people in this country. They probably wanted to use them as bargaining chips in emergencies.

“I see. Unfortunately, those two are useless as hostages. They were slaves in a human country since they were young. This is their first time back home on this visit.” (Leon)

“What…?” (Dogkin)

“So, that’s how it was…” (Dogkin)

Realizing their mistake, the Dogkin lowered their ears.

However, drool still dripped from their mouths.

“Sorry…” (Dogkin)

“Please forgive us… we swear.” (Dogkin)

It seemed they were genuinely remorseful. Leon gave them the remaining meat to eat.

“““As expected, delicious!””” (Dogkin)

…Were they really remorseful?

“Well, whatever. By the way, where is the lord’s manor? Oh, don’t worry. I’m not here to report your activities. I only want to investigate the twins’ connection. The lord is Catkin too, right?” (Leon)

From what he heard from the Dogkin, there were various problems, but the twins were still Catkin. Though evolved, they were now Tigerkin.

After learning the manor’s location, Leon released the Dogkin from their bindings and headed toward the manor.

“It’s quite magnificent.” (Leon)

Contrasting with the sad state of the town, the lord’s manor consisted of a spacious garden and a large building. Apparently, he lived in luxury while exploiting the people.

““Stop!”” (Guard)

When they approached the manor gate, guards stopped them again. They had long triangular ears and sharp eyes. Perhaps Foxkin.

“What business do human and elf children have here?” (Guard)

“We want to meet the lord.” (Leon)

“There is no appointment for a meeting.” (Guard)

“Right, no appointment.” (Leon)

“You think you can meet him like that!?” (Guard)

At first, they were rejected, but once the guards noticed the twins, their attitude changed again.

“…Those children are… Catkin?” (Guard)

“P-please wait a moment!” (Guard)

One hurried into the manor. After a while, he returned.

“Excuse me! Please come in! The lord will see you!” (Guard)

It seemed being Catkin allowed almost instant approval in this country. They were guided by servants into a spacious room. The twins wagged their tails, seeming uneasy with the lavish furnishings. After a short wait, a stout beastkin entered.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. I am Sham, the lord who governs this area.” (Sham)

He was round and fat, lacking the usual agility of his kind, but definitely Catkin. Unlike the twins, his fur was a dull brown.

“So, these are the Catkin twin toddlers…?” (Sham)

““Yes.”” (Arc/Iris)

“…I see! As expected!” (Sham)

Seeing Arc and Iris, the lord’s eyes widened.

 

—

(Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)