How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 191



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Episode 191

“Ugh, uhh, no.”

“…….”

Our fearless kitten managed to catch the little reaper. The problem is that he was not very good at walking, so he tripped on the dangly head and fell over… … .

“Ugh, I’m sorry, please save me.”

“…….”

The kitten was now tangled in the hair and was cleaning the floor.

The salt that had burst from the bag was also scattered on the floor in a similar manner, and currently the little reaper’s hair was becoming covered in the prince’s tears and snot.

“…….”

“Ugh, ugh, don’t take my friend. Ugh, help me, Sir Evan.”

Despite the kitten’s desperate pleas for help, the incompetent doggy could do nothing.

“…my body… won’t move.”

There was no hostility, but it was a force so strong that it was truly disconcerting. So strong that I could not even dare to think of resisting it.

I thought about telling Lima, who was guarding the lynx, about this situation, but I think it would have the opposite effect. The little reaper didn’t seem to sense the lynx’s presence either. That’s why he must have been checking each room one by one.

As soon as Lima moves, the little reaper will follow her movements.

And this was it. It was still unknown whether the guy was a reaper or not, but this little boy was now looking for a lynx.

“Uh-huh-huh-huh-huh, I’m sorry for pulling your hair-. But please don’t take my best friend away. Uh-huh-huh, how do I solve this?”

“…….”

Meanwhile, the kitten, tangled in the thread, or rather hair, was struggling and saying everything it wanted to say.

I don’t know why the little reaper doesn’t restrict the prince’s movements, but it doesn’t seem like he’ll cause any harm…

Hot.

“Eww.”

Contrary to expectations, the little reaper’s patience eventually ran out, and the struggling kitten was grabbed by the hair.

“Oh my, prince~”

The butler, who had come up after hearing the prince’s cries, hurriedly approached him. The head maid was with him, and the two of them clung to him and began to untangle his tangled hair, repeatedly apologizing.

‘… This is a mess.’

Fortunately, the kitten was rescued safely.

“Sniff, sniff.”

“…….”

The party looked at the messenger. Most of his face was covered, so his expression was hard to see, but he seemed to be glaring at the prince.

“I’m sorry……”

“…….”

“But my best friend,”

slap-

“ouch!”

In the meantime, the prince, who had been mumbling what he wanted to say, was eventually hit in the forehead. And immediately after that, the little reaper disappeared.

The kitten stared blankly with tears in his eyes for a while before opening his mouth and mumbling.

“Whew, you’re gone?”

“…yes.”

For now,

* * *

“under.”

The man looked at his hair, which was all tangled and covered in tears and snot, and laughed. His hair was covered in mucus and glistened.

I wonder what that lump of flesh is doing up so late.

He… , it seems he hasn’t woken up yet. Or maybe it’s not him.

If you were awake, there’s no way the blood clot wouldn’t show up before it starts wreaking havoc. There’s no way you’d stay up late in the first place.

‘Dia, it’s time to go.’

‘…Father, I am not a child. I am an adult soon.’

‘Already… , is it like that?’

But not yet. You’re not tall. Go to sleep quickly.

Now, vague remnants of memories that I thought I had completely forgotten are coming back to me.

When was this memory?

The man felt a little frustrated and rubbed his head. Then he stopped and froze.

“…….”

A slippery, unidentifiable substance came out on my hand.

* * *

“Dia.”

The man eating raised his head at Requies’ gentle call.

“yes.”

“…Don’t you resent me?”

“Are you telling me to become a traitor?”

“That’s not it.”

“Then, have some food. Don’t create a strange atmosphere.”

The man said that and tore the bread. Requies stared at him for a moment before opening his mouth again.

“Do you resent it?”

“Should I feed it to you myself?”

“Do you remember me?”

“…Father, I don’t know what you are talking about.”

The man frowned at the unexpected question. Requies smiled bitterly and brought the roasted paprika to the man’s mouth. The man grimaced as if wondering what he was doing, but accepted it without saying anything.

Requies gazed at the sight for a long time and then asked softly again.

“Dia.”

“…….”

“Will that kid remember me?”

The expression on the man’s face disappeared at the question that seemed like a soliloquy. There was still no answer. No, I can’t answer. I’m not sure. So you’re not sure either.

“I keep hearing the sound of a baby crying.”

“…….”

“The sound of someone complaining about being bored.”

“…….”

The man’s expression disappeared and he did not respond, but Nihil continued talking.

“You can stop imitating my little one.”

In an instant, my vision collapsed. The table where food had been laid, the cozy cabin, the fields, the forest… … .

And my little one too.

“…….”

“…….”

Nihil faced himself.

“thank you.”

“…….”

“I was happy, even if it was only for a little while.”

With those words, ‘I’ finally collapsed and the background changed. And then the little boy I had been longing to see appeared again.

My little one was getting upset.

‘No, I don’t want to. Don’t do that, Father. Please…! Rather, let me die while remembering you!’

Should I have let it go then?

Because of my greed… … .

[Traitor who has abandoned his duty,]

‘Damn it, Requies!!’

[Decide your future.]

I’m sorry, Dia.

[Will you forget, or will you be forgotten?]

After all, wasn’t it my choice?

‘[… I will forget.]’

So I guess I’ll have to deal with it.

* * *

Nihil opened his eyes. For some reason, his heart felt heavy. Was he this emotional?

No, I don’t think so. It’s a little different. Yes, this is not a feeling of emptiness rising from within, but a feeling of frustration due to external pressure.

Nihil lowered his eyes slightly. He saw seaweed.

“…….”

Nihil threw away the pillow and laid down Rianus, who was sleeping in an odd position, comfortably. Then, as he was carefully covering the bed with the blanket, a familiar sound approached and cast a shadow. It was a dog.

“Are you awake?”

“…okay.”

“The body.”

In response to that question, Nihil felt my body. There were no wounds, not even scars. I thought that was a little strange, but then I heard the answer.

“The prince used the elixir.”

“…I see.”

Somehow, he seemed too normal. Nihil felt sorry for no reason and hugged his round head. Rianus frowned slightly, perhaps because his posture was a little uncomfortable, then turned around and rested his chin on his body and put his feet up.

“Ugh……”

“Hold on tight.”

Evan curled the corners of his mouth as if he was pleased, looking at the surprised Nihil. Then, Rianus frowned slightly and started talking in his sleep.

“Um…, Neil…, I’m going to stop eating paprika….”

“huh.”

“…….”

There was a brief moment of silence. Then, a moment later, Odd-Eye started to attack aggressively.

“Neil!?”

“huh.”

Lianus jumped up from his seat. He slapped his cheek to see if he was still dreaming. It was cold.

“Rian, you don’t have to eat paprika today.”

“Uh, uh…….”

Lianus couldn’t answer right away and just stared blankly. There were too many things he wanted to say and ask. Was paprika the problem right now? It was fortunate that he woke up safely? I was really worried. Why did he do something so reckless?

But the moment I opened my mouth, the most important thing that I had to do right away came to mind. That was,

“Neil! Eat lots!”

Nod nod.

Lianus stuffed Nihil with meat without even thinking about his stomach, which had been empty for five days.

“Just in case, take a break from swordsmanship training today. Oh, and eat this too…”

“Um, um.”

Lianus smiled brightly enough to see a halo as he watched Nihil eating well. As expected, my choice was right. I should fill my stomach first. Yes, that’s right.

Nihil woke up safely because he defeated the Grim Reaper last night. It was a bit unusual, but it was definitely the Grim Reaper.

Well…, it’s a bit ambiguous to say that I defeated him, but since I retreated, I guess I defeated him in the end!

“…That’s why I didn’t let you go up to the 5th floor!”

Did you do well? Rianus shrugged, boasting about his adventures. He didn’t say he cried. That would be a bit embarrassing.

Nihil, who had been listening to the absurd talk of a death god, soon became focused and asked questions about this and that.

“The god of death was a baby…?”

“Yeah. He was about this tall, and his hair was really long. Like an archduke.”

“The box you said you had was…….”

“Well, a slightly long wooden box about this size.”

“…took it…, and took it away.”

“huh?”

“Yeah, no. Thank you for watching over me.”

Nihil smiled brightly, feeling better. Rianus also felt better.

“Oh, and Baron Karus and Ali were worried a lot. Oh, and the Prime Minister was worried too. In fact, things almost got worse, but the Archduke and His Majesty handled it well……”

As he spoke, Lianus felt annoyed and gripped his fork tightly.

After the incident, the banquet hall was a complete mess. It was natural that a child had been skewered, but even in the midst of all this, the nobles on the queen’s side immediately started a fight. They argued that since they were unruly and uncontrollable and had no one to take responsibility for them, they should be kicked out or locked up.

‘Neil isn’t even a pet!’

In fact, if the Archduke had gotten angry, things would have gotten worse, but the Archduke helped me clean up the mess and said he would make me another elixir. It seems like the Archduke is a good person, no, a good demon.

After finishing his meal, Rianus immediately called his butler, thinking that he should send a thank you letter to those who had been concerned for Nihil since he had woken up.

“Butler! Send me a letter saying Neil is awake!”

“Yes, Prince.”

“Um, um, and if we’re going to do it then…”

“This is crazy…!”

“……?”

Lianus suddenly turned his head at the sudden swearing. Sir Evan, who had shouted, froze as if he had lost his mind after talking to Nihil. Then, feeling his gaze, he flinched and immediately offered an apology. I could also hear Nihil nagging him to use proper language.

“Sir Evan, what’s going on?”

“…That messenger…, no, it’s nothing.”

“……?”

Lianus tilted his head, but soon turned his attention back to whispering to his butler.

“Butler, yes. If it’s okay, could you tell the kids to come over and play? Um, just so they don’t feel pressured, just a little bit…”

It would have been rude to invite him on the day, but Rianus wanted to throw Nihil a surprise party to celebrate his recovery. My friend loves children, so he would surely be happy if there were many children.

The butler smiled gently and said it was a good idea.

“Do you go to the martial arts training center to practice swordsmanship?”

“Oh, yeah!”

“Your Majesty……”

“I’ll leave Neil in a safe place!”

“yes……?”

“Because the messenger might come again!”

* * *

Sedes looked down at his son, who had been holding his friend’s hand since early in the morning, with a subtle expression.

“…so…….”

“Please take care of my friend while I practice swordsmanship!”

“…….”