𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
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《Momok Side》
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The crown prince who banished Kyrie, Momok, has been found out by his father.
If he doesn’t bring her back, it’s a death penalty. Even if he returns, he will be stripped of his rights to the throne and exiled from the country.
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He disliked both options, but death was even more unacceptable.
With his life on the line, he reluctantly headed to Abyss Forest.
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“I don’t believe it! Kyrie is a great saint? Then show me proof! I am not wrong!!!!”
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Even at this juncture, Momok did not believe in Kyrie’s power.
He had not personally witnessed any of Kyrie’s miracles.
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So no matter how much others praised Kyrie’s greatness, he couldn’t believe it.
It was just as he was about to enter the forest.
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A sudden, sharp stop of the carriage.
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“W, What’s going on?”
“Let’s check it out.”
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As Priest Ion, who was accompanying him (to prevent escape), stepped out from the door. . . . . .
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“What are you doing. . . . . .Ughhhhh!”
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Suddenly, a scream came from outside the carriage.
Wondering what had happened, Momok stepped outside. . . . . .
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“What?! B, Bandits?!”
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It was the Gray Wolf bandits that Kyrie had chased away recently.
The sub-leader who had been defeated by her, Zakowanpan, and a well-built man were standing there.
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“Quickly, Chief! It’s the priest of divine guidance! And the prince of Geta・Niega!”
“Heh heh heh, lucky us.”
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The man called Chief seemed to be the leader of these Gray Wolves.
Zakowanpan chuckled.
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“We failed last time because of that strange woman, but today we’re invincible since Chief is here! Men, capture the prince!”
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The bandits creep forward.
He had no strength to resist. . . . . .
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“S, Stop! Do you know who I am?”
“You’re the prince of Geta・Niega. If we catch you, we’ll get lots of ransom money.”
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He was quickly restrained by the bandits.
And then stabbed in the back with a knife.
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At that moment, he felt intense nausea and dizziness.
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“What is this. . . . . .”
“It’s slow-acting poison. Without the antidote, you’ll die within 72 hours. There’s absolutely no other cure.”
“What?! No way!”
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It seemed they had administered the poison for negotiation.
If they wanted the prince to live, they had to pay the ransom within three days.
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“No! I don’t want to die! I don’t want to die!”
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Momok tearfully pleaded.
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“Heh heh heh, don’t worry. If your daddy pays up, you’ll be saved.”
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Would his father help him?
He had been disowned by his father. Even if he begged. . . . . .
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“Chief! It’s terrible. . . . . .!”
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A subordinate bandit shouted.
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“What’s the matter?”
“Look! A horde of monsters!”
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A large number of monsters emerged from Abyss Forest.
Their thunderous footsteps and furious charge were unstoppable.
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“Chief, what shall we do?”
“You fools! I’ll take down these mere monsters!”
“Wow! Chief is amazing!”
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However, the leading female Death Bear raises her arm high and swings it with all her might. . . . . .
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『Get out of Kyrie’s forest now!』
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Boom!
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“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”
“””Chief!”””
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The chief was sent flying by the female Death Bear, Kumako, disappearing into the distance.
Kumako glared at the surrounding humans.
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『If you don’t want to die, get out now!』
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With a roar from Kumako, the bandits, including Zakowanpan, fled in a hurry.
Kumako sighed.
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“W, What is. . . . . .this horde of. . . . . .monsters?!”
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The monsters of Abyss Forest are all gathered.
The Crown Prince, and Priest Ion, are simply bewildered.
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“Did you help us?”
“Huh?! You fool! These creatures are beasts!”
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However. . . . . .
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『We’re not really in the mood to eat. Hurry up and go away.』
“Indeed. . . . . .I can hear a voice.”
『Oh! Can you hear my voice?』
“Yes. Thank you for helping me. I don’t know how to thank you. . . . . .”
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The Crown Prince Momok, frightened as he watches Ion converse with the monster.
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“Y, You, are you one of those beasts’ comrades too?!”
“What kind of language is that for our saviors. . . . . .You really lack manners.”
“What did you say?!”
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Then, that moment. . . . . .
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“It’s too noisy.” “What’s the fuss about? Is it my turn?”
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A Beast Kin man and a Dragon Kin woman appear.
They seem to be comrades of Kumako, and there is no sign of hostility.
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“Who are you?”
“I apologize for my rudeness. I am Priest Ion of the Celestial Guidance Church. This is Crown Prince Momok-sama.”
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The Beast Kin man’s brow furrows.
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“I see. I am Chatura, Fenrir, and the right arm of Holy Demon King Kyrie.”
“I am Anila, Kyrie’s left arm.”
The two were. . . . . .left with no choice but to be shocked.
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“W, what did you say?! Kyrie?! Did you say Kyrie, you?!”
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The monster had clearly named Kyrie and even honored her.
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“I, It’s absurd. . . . . .Kyrie is alive. . . . . .and even has the legendary divine beast Fenrir under her control?! I, It can’t be. . . . . .”
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He wants to believe it’s a lie.
But would a lie about Kyrie come from Fenrir’s mouth?
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“What brings you here?”
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Yes, that’s right. . . . . .
He almost forgot the main issue.
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“T, Take me to Kyrie!”
“To meet. . . . . .what do you intend to do?”
“I want to apologize! It was my fault! I did something terrible to her. . . . . .”
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The truth is, he doesn’t want to die.
But he thought it would be better to appeal to their sympathy.
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He thought the female (a prejudice) creature that moved with emotion would cooperate.
But. . . . . .Fenrir sighs heavily.
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“Please leave.”
“W, Why?! I’ll die if you leave me like this!”
“Maintaining the barrier to protect the city is something other saints can do, isn’t it? Why are you obsessed with Kyrie-sama?”
“T, That’s because. . . . . .”
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Because the king has ordered to bring back Kyrie, or face execution.
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“. . . . . .To take advantage of Kyrie-sama’s kindness and use her is outrageous! Anila! They are enemies! Drive them away!”
“Oh, finally a fight. I’ve been looking forward to this.”
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The two bodies gradually grow larger.
There were the legendary monsters Fenrir and. . . . . .
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“Ahhhhh! T-Tyrant Dragon!”
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He had felt something strange when he heard Anila’s name.
But he never thought the real thing would come.
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『You should leave, foolish prince!』
“N, No! No! I have to bring back Kyrie. . . . . .or I’ll be executed!”
『We don’t care! Anila!』
『Alright!』
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Anila spreads her wings, causing a strong wind.
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“Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
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Momok is swept away by the gust and flies into the distance.
The poison hadn’t been fully neutralized.
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“. . . . . .Why did you save me, Lord Fenrir?”
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Then Fenrir, less angry than before, says:
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『You strongly smell of Kyrie-sama. You must be an acquaintance.』
“You are right. . . . . .ugh. . . . . .”
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Priest Ion collapses on the spot.
Chatura sighs and. . . . . .
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『It can’t be helped. I will take only you to Kyrie-sama.』
