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I Was the One Who Killed Him

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The audience chamber was about as large as a modest mansion’s garden. On both sides, rows of Catkin soldiers stood lined up. At the very back sat a young Catkin who appeared to be in his late twenties. He had long silver hair and a refined face, with a stylish mustache.

“Welcome. I am the Beast King Bengal. Hm…” (Bengal)

The Beast King who called himself Bengal directed an unreserved gaze toward the twins.

“That golden fur, without a doubt…” (Bengal)

He nodded as if certain of something.

“Um… Your Majesty, do you have some idea?” (Leon)

“Indeed. There is probably no mistake. Those twins are the children of my elder brother, the late previous Beast King.” (Bengal)

At those words, a murmur stirred throughout the audience chamber.

“The previous Beast King?” (Leon)

“Yes. He was called the Lion King for his splendid golden fur. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago… Those twins also bear a resemblance to my brother in their faces.” (Bengal)

“But why were the two of them in the human country?” (Leon)

“That is…” (Bengal)

At that moment, the soldiers standing on both sides of the chamber began to move. Strangely, they formed a formation that surrounded Leon and the others.

“What is the meaning of this?” (Leon)

“Heh heh heh…” (Bengal)

He chuckled from his throat.

“Hahaha! How could I not laugh? The twins I failed to catch back then have come before me of their own accord!” (Bengal)

Laughter echoed through the audience chamber. Without showing surprise at the Beast King’s sudden change in demeanor, the soldiers extended long spears to block any escape route for Leon’s group.

After laughing for a while, the Beast King wore a malicious expression.

“Human children, I thank you. You have brought the twins to me personally. And as a reward, I will tell you this: It was I who killed my elder brother, the previous Beast King.” (Bengal)

““…!”” (Arc/Iris)

The twins stiffened at the Beast King’s revelation.

“He stood in the way of me becoming Beast King. Together with his followers, he staged a coup d’état. Many of our kin followed me because they shared my belief that the Catkin are the pinnacle of the Beastkin and should rule over all!” (Bengal)

Beast King Bengal spoke loudly. Apparently, the current disparities in the Beast Kingdom matched this man’s ideals exactly.

“Of course, I eliminated all who did not accept my ideology. To remove future threats, I especially took great care to deal with those close to my brother. Unfortunately, some escaped. Those were the infants of my brother, who were just born at the time.” (Bengal)

Although still infants, they carried the blood of the previous Beast King and had inherited the symbolic golden fur. Once grown, they could become Bengal’s greatest threat. However, someone must have foreseen this and, rather than letting them be killed here and now, sold the two to human slave traders. They were then found by Leon and brought back here to their homeland, unintentionally.

“So, we have foolishly flown into the enemy’s nest.” (Leon)

“Exactly so!” (Bengal)

Beast King Bengal laughed.

“Sham-dono, well done.” (Bengal)

“When I first heard the report from my subordinates, I had a feeling. Perhaps they were the twins from that time.” (Sham)

“Indeed. Thanks to you, a great worry I carried has been lifted. I will reward you later.” (Bengal)

“An honor beyond measure.” (Sham)

Sham bowed respectfully. He was the one who had brought Leon and the others this far.

(…Well, I had a faint idea it would be something like this.) (Leon)

From the moment they met, Leon had sensed that Sham was scheming something. Still, he deliberately went along with it.

“Now, seize them. I have heard that there are traitors secretly plotting rebellion among our own kin. Let this public execution be a warning to them.” (Bengal)

Following Bengal’s order, the loyal soldiers began to move. Of course, they did not know. This group of boys and girls was led by the legendary hero Leon, the strongest group in the world.

““Gah?!”” (Soldiers)

First, two soldiers were blown away and slammed against the wall of the audience chamber.

“““…Eh?””” (Soldiers)

The soldiers widened their eyes in surprise. Meanwhile, other soldiers were also struck and sent flying.

“What!?” (Soldier)

“Damn it, don’t let your guard down! These are just children–… ugh?” (Soldier)

In an instant, the dozen or so soldiers surrounding Leon’s group were wiped out.

“…I see. So, they did not simply appear before me defenseless.” (Bengal)

Beast King Bengal clicked his tongue in approval. Perhaps because many soldiers still remained in the room, he did not appear unsettled.

“But do not get cocky just because you defeated some lowly soldiers, huh?” (Bengal)

“““Yes, sir!””” (Elite Soldiers)

Strong Catkin soldiers stepped forward. Among them was Perusche from earlier.

“These are my elite royal guards. They are not the same as those weaklings.” (Bengal)

Bengal bared his fangs as he said this.

““Let’s do this!”” (Arc/Iris)

“What? You want to fight alone, just the two of you?” (Leon)

““Yes!”” (Arc/Iris)

The twins strongly insisted on fighting alone.

 

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