Anything and everything is my fault.
This time, since Pochi said he’d take the lead, I decided to step back and support him. My tasks included supplying meals to the prisoners and engraving magic formulas onto the new terrifying golems Pochi had created. Even when they’re not moving, they’re scary, but when they do move, they’re even scarier. Knowing they’re golems doesn’t help either, and the fact that there are so many of them makes it downright unbearable.
Pochi, on the other hand, remains completely unfazed. He’s something else. Seriously, where did I go wrong raising him…?
By the way, I actually knew Mary had been following us from the beginning. Pochi didn’t seem to notice, but Mary had been tagging along with Nex the whole time.
I had my own work to do, so I’ve been going back and forth for a while. Since the Shamcats are apparently skilled in assassination, I had Mary and the others handle countermeasures for that.
Finally, Pochi reached the castle. While I was acting as the Wolfanea Commander, I used concealment magic to hide my presence and followed him.
Pochi finally confronted the man who appeared to be the king. It’s hard to believe this is the same boy who used to hide behind me—he’s so confident now. Pochi, you’ve really grown.
“Take those undead away. As you can see, I’m unarmed, and there are no other... living humans here.”
Pochi nodded at his words and sent the horror golems away. Wait! I’m pretty sure he’s hiding a weapon! I wanted to shout, but I held back.
In the room where they were supposed to talk, there were clearly assassins waiting. Ugh, what are they planning to do to my Pochi? If they’re bad kids, I’ll beat them up!
I quietly tied them up. I even made sure they couldn’t make a sound. Since I had the chance, I decided to make it artistic. How’s that?
I might’ve been a little annoyed, so the bindings might be a bit tight. One of them is in a thinking pose, sitting in mid-air, while the other is in a certain sexy comedian’s signature pose, emphasizing their chest—though, since it’s a man, there’s nothing there.
The former general of the Shamcats arrived. He must’ve come because he thought Pochi was in danger. Hmm, not bad. He’s pretty capable.
“Whoa…”
He let out a strained “whoa” when he saw the tied-up assassins. Hmm… maybe I went a bit overboard?
“Oneechan, that’s amazing~”
“... Is this art?”
Mary and Nex joined us. They said they’d been neutralizing the kingdom’s assassins. As expected of my adorable little ones.
“Mary wants to play too~”
Mary started messing with the tied-up assassins. There were some *crack* and *snap* sounds, and joints were bending in directions they shouldn’t. Well, I won’t worry about it.
“Whoa…”
The former general let out another strained “whoa.”
After all that commotion in the attic, we peeked into the room.
Ah! That stupid king tried to slash at Pochi!
“Should we go in!?”
“No, it’s fine!”
I stopped the former general from rushing in. Hold back. It’s not time yet.
Then, Pochi hinted at Mary’s presence.
Now!!
At my signal, we jumped down from the ceiling into the room.
"Nyafu~! Long time no see, Ojiisama! Wolfanea Girl, reporting for duty!!"
"Ah, long time no see... Wolfanea Boy No.5, at your service~"
"Wolfanea Commander, reporting in!!"
"”Victory is ours! Wolfanea Squadron, Rosarinjas!!"”
Nailed it! The Shamcats’ king was stunned. Prank successful!!
Wait, Mary and Nex know the Shamcats’ king??
"Ah, sorry."
And then there’s the former general, who didn’t join in. Seems like he’s not the type to get swept up in things.
And then it turned out that Maryannette—no, Maryannette Wanet—was here. The gang’s all here!
*Rosarin is confused.*
And Mary! I thought she might be a high-ranking noble, but… is she related to the king? Wait, Mary-chan! Oneechan’s brain can’t keep up! Running away from the castle is pretty bold! Did she used to live in a castle?
What’s this about the right to the throne? Don’t tell me she’s the legitimate heir!? And she was chosen by the sacred artifact… No way, right? The legitimate heir means she’s royalty, right?? Oneechan’s brain is so confused, it’s all meaningless nyaaaahhh!!
*Rosarin is even more confused.*
At this point, my brain was in full panic mode. That’s why I made a mistake I normally wouldn’t have. I let my guard down, thinking the weapon I made couldn’t possibly absorb the sacred artifact.
What I’m trying to say is…
Koto Neechan, you idiot!!!
I ended up taking my frustration out on the deceased. Seriously, servants and all that, I really don’t need this!!
There I was, being welcomed with my eyes rolled back.
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