I Got Engaged To The Blind Duke - Chapter 185

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I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke Episode 185

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting the Duke’s cold gray eyes, he lowered his head again.

 

Was His Grace the Duke’s eye color originally like that? Hadn’t the Western Dukes traditionally had black hair and black eyes for generations?

 

“I asked where the Demon Beast is here.”

 

After awakening from his thoughts, Rumers turned his body to look behind him.

 

“All the Villagers said so.”

 

When Rumers gestured to the Villagers as if telling them to speak up quickly, the Villagers avoided his gaze.

 

“Well…”

 

At that moment, a Village Woman holding Children’s hands in both of hers spoke up timidly.

 

Only then did Rumers look at her with a relieved expression. Wasn’t she the person who had suffered the most mentally from this incident?

 

“Yes, you tell us.”

 

“Thanks to the Vines family’s gracious care, I have never actually seen a Demon Beast. I came along today because they suddenly said a Demon Beast had appeared… I don’t know what that animal is, but to me, it’s a grateful existence.”

 

“What?”

 

Surprised, Rumers opened his eyes wide.

 

“That’s right. That thing saved our Child.”

 

“Yes. They said that Rabbit saved our Children last time too.”

 

Joseph’s Mother and Bree’s Father, who were standing behind, also chimed in agreement.

 

When the Children’s parents stepped forward to defend it, the Villagers whispered with uncertain expressions.

 

“That Rabbit, then it’s not a Demon Beast?”

 

“We saw its teeth getting bigger earlier.”

 

“But where is there a Demon Beast that saves Children?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

At this, a Hunter mustered courage and raised his hand to ask a question.

 

“Your Grace, isn’t that Demon Beast a Bunny Bunny?”

 

“Is there anyone here who knows more about Demon Beasts than I do?”

 

The people who had been murmuring shook their heads. Who could possibly know more about Demon Beasts than the Shield of the Western Region?

 

Marine looked at Gerald with an anxious expression from beside him. Could it be?

 

“That animal is not a Demon Beast.”

 

Gerald declared in a firm voice.

 

That special Bunny Bunny could no longer be a Demon Beast.

 

A Demon Beast that protects Children and doesn’t harm people?

 

If so, it could no longer be called a Demon Beast.

 

Demon Beasts were originally cruel beings that killed and devoured people.

 

What if, by any chance, that Bunny Bunny was a Demon Beast but was exceptionally special?

 

The ignorant Villagers who had never actually seen a Demon Beast could lower their guard even in front of other Demon Beasts. That would soon lead them to death.

 

They must never forget their fear of Demon Beasts.

 

So that Bunny Bunny could no longer be a Demon Beast.

 

Marine stared at Gerald with wide eyes.

 

The people who had believed Bunny Bunny was a Demon Beast were also unable to hide their surprise at the Duke’s declaration.

 

“It’s a new species discovered in the Desert. I name it Giant Rabbit. It was temporarily placed in the Cabin, and from today it will be moved to the Duke’s Castle. And forget everything that happened today.”

 

The Duke’s stern command was given.

 

“Yes.”

 

All the Villagers bowed and answered.

 

“Now disperse.”

 

The Villagers bowed once more to express their gratitude, then left the Cabin.

 

Finally, Ronny and Mini, along with the Children’s Mother, remained and looked back at the Rabbit.

 

Mini let go of her mother’s hand and approached Bunny Bunny.

 

“Rabbit, it hurt. Hoo, hoo-”

 

Mini, who had blown on the Rabbit’s injured area with her mouth, raised her head.

 

“Rabbit, are you moving now?”

 

The Rabbit tilted its head with sparkling silver eyes.

 

“Rabbit, thank you!”

 

Mini gently hugged the Rabbit. Ronny, who had been watching from behind, also quickly ran over and embraced the Rabbit.

 

“Me too. Rabbit, thank you!”

 

The Rabbit stood still with an indifferent expression.

 

“Kids, we should go now, right?”

 

The Children’s Mother carefully urged Ronny and Mini while watching the Duke’s reaction.

 

“Yeah! Bye Rabbit!”

 

Mini waved at the Rabbit, took her mother’s hand, and left.

 

Marine watched until they disappeared, then her legs gave out and she sat down right there.

 

“Marine.”

 

Surprised, Gerald knelt on one knee in front of her and examined her.

 

Marine looked at Gerald with eyes full of tears.

 

“Gerald, really? Can we take the Rabbit to the Duke’s Castle now?”

 

“Yes. I’m sorry. For not doing so sooner.”

 

“No. I was going to tell the Rabbit today that it had to leave too. But I just couldn’t get the words out…”

 

Gerald nodded as if he understood.

 

“I didn’t know it wouldn’t attack people at all even after being hit with stones. Not only that, but hearing that it even protected the Children, I don’t think we can call it a Demon Beast anymore.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Marine was truly grateful.

 

Gerald was Vines, the Barrier Wall of the Western Region. She couldn’t even imagine how big a deal it was for him to deny a Demon Beast, his lifelong nemesis.

 

Marine took his outstretched hand, stood up again, and approached Bunny Bunny.

 

Then the Rabbit looked at her with a sullen expression.

 

“Rabbit. Sister is sorry. Now let’s live together. Seeing each other’s faces every single day.”

 

Bunny Bunny perked up its ears and its silver eyes sparkled.

 

“Really. My future Husband is an incredibly strong person. So it’ll be okay now.”

 

Bunny Bunny’s shoulders straightened proudly.

 

Seeing Bunny Bunny’s face, which had somehow become spirited, Gerald chuckled.

 

 

 

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After all the Village Residents had returned home.

 

Village Administrator Rumers asked the Hunter.

 

“Isn’t that really a Demon Beast?”

 

“It’s strange. It is a Demon Beast.”

 

The Hunter said, tilting his head.

 

“Right?”

 

“Still, since His Grace the Duke said it wasn’t, it must not be. And you saw it, didn’t you? His Grace the Duke’s Fiancée communicating with that animal. What world would have a person who communicates with Demon Beasts?”

 

“Yes. That’s right.”

 

Rumers nodded and his eyes gleamed cunningly.

 

To whom could he sell this tremendous news?

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

Imperial Palace Royal Guard Training Ground.

 

There, Imperial Guard Captain James and Crown Prince Alexfet had been sparring for an hour.

 

Clang!

 

Brilliant swords clashed against each other, sending sparks flying.

 

James, who had been engaged in a contest of strength with their locked swords, pushed the Crown Prince’s sword away with all his might.

 

The moment the Crown Prince, who had been knocked back along with his sword, regained his stance, James stepped back and sheathed his sword.

 

Sweat dripped down his brown hair.

 

James gazed at the Crown Prince across from him, who was breathing heavily, with a pleased expression.

 

How long had it been since he had worked up such a sweat from sparring?

 

“Your Highness. Your skills have improved greatly.”

 

When the young Crown Prince had come asking him to teach swordsmanship, he thought the boy would give up quickly if pushed just a little. So he had been harsher than with the other Knights.

 

And just like that, ten years had passed.

 

The Crown Prince had grown to be excellent enough to match the Imperial Knights.

 

“I feel I still have far to go to catch up to Master, but I gratefully accept your praise.”

 

At the Crown Prince’s humble yet confident attitude, a satisfied smile formed on James’s lips.

 

For the next heir to the throne to be so outstanding was truly a great blessing for the Empire.

 

“Of course you still have far to go to catch up to me, hahaha.”

 

“Then what about the Western Duke?”

 

A mischievous smile appeared on Alexfet’s lips.

 

“Ahem. You shouldn’t compare His Grace the Western Duke to ordinary people.”

 

James looked toward the distant mountains for no reason to hide his embarrassed expression.

 

Though he held infinite pride as the Imperial Guard Captain, he was in a different league from the Western Duke. Wasn’t he the strongest person in the Empire?

 

“Hahaha. The Imperial Guard Captain suddenly became an ordinary person.”

 

Just as refreshing laughter burst from the Crown Prince’s mouth.

 

“Your Highness the Crown Prince!”

 

The Crown Prince’s attendant was running hurriedly toward the training ground.

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