I Got Possessed, But the Monster Beast Is Adorable - Chapter 92

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#92

“Did you say you were Lady Blanc from the Northern Empire?”

“Ah, yes… The daughter of Viscount Blanc. I’m Zoe Blanc.”

“Nice to meet you. Just as our Leon described, you’re indeed a young lady with exceptionally outstanding beauty.”

“Ahaha… Your gra— no, thank you, Your Majesty.”

Your gracious favor is overwhelming? What is this, a historical drama?!

Ugh, I was so nervous that strange speech patterns came out…!

“Hoho, we’ve heard a lot. Since Miss Blanc doesn’t enjoy meat, the chef prepared a special dish.”

“Oh, to go to such trouble for me… th-thank you so gra— I mean, thank you.”

I gave an awkward smile and immediately fixed my gaze on the plate on the table.

While enjoying tea time, admiring the sweet cake and fragrant tea, I had attended with great anticipation when told that dinner was prepared… but sitting there were the sovereign of the Beastman Kingdom Avalon, King Leogrant Cain Avalon, and Queen Ermira Sol Avalon.

Haah… You didn’t mention this, Leon!

I shot Leon a sharp look.

But he just cut food and placed it on my plate with a smiling face, seeming to be in such a good mood.

“Master, eat lots.”

“…Your Highness should also eat plenty.”

“You two get along so well.”

“Indeed. To see Prince Leonhardt with such affectionate eyes, it’s truly a rare sight.”

Hmm… I’m definitely going to get indigestion after this meal. Yes.

I deliberately ignored the heated gazes of the King and Queen, who seemed to be looking at me like a prospective daughter-in-law.

“Next is roasted potato tart with truffles and herbs.”

The special dish the chef made for me intensely stimulated my sense of smell.

I carefully picked up my fork and knife and cut the tart into bite-sized pieces.

Then I put a piece in my mouth and slowly moved my jaw muscles as if savoring it.

“…!”

This is so delicious…!

The tart, with its rich truffle flavor combined with the soft texture of potatoes, seemed to melt away the tension in my shoulders the moment I took a bite.

“How is it? Does it suit your taste? Avalon is mainly carnivorous, after all.”

“It’s the most delicious potato dish I’ve ever had!”

At my enthusiastic praise, the chef who had been watching breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with relief.

I smiled at him and gave him a thumbs up.

“Since the meal seems to be wrapping up, I should express my gratitude to Lady Blanc once more.”

All the course meals had ended, and conversation was continuing.

The King, Leon’s father and the great sovereign of the Avalon Kingdom, slowly rose from his seat and bowed his head toward me.

“I sincerely express my gratitude for saving Prince Leonhardt and our beastfolk. If there’s anything you desire or wish for, please tell me anything.”

An opportunity to perform the Quest came before I even brought up the topic.

Now, let me think carefully here.

The King and Queen of the Beastman Kingdom currently have a favorable impression of me due to the Ghost Guild incident.

I recalled the story I heard from Leon on my way to the Beastman Kingdom.

“But Leon, you said there’s a temple within the kingdom?”

“Yeah, that’s right. There’s a temple in the main palace that serves the Ruler.”

“Then… there must be artifacts and such?”

“Artifacts? Ah… the holy sword Cravilis?”

“The holy sword Cravilis…?”

The holy sword Cravilis, enshrined in the temple that serves the griffin, the ruler and guardian of the beastfolk.

This sword had been passed down since the founding of the Beastman Kingdom, and was literally a symbol of sanctity and a holy sword itself.

This was precisely the artifact I absolutely had to obtain to complete my Quest.

But… would the King obediently hand over the artifact to me…?

I looked at the King and Queen who were waiting for my answer as if telling me to speak up.

The holy sword Cravilis is an artifact that the House of Avalon has protected for generations, so no matter how much I’m a benefactor to the beastfolk, they wouldn’t readily hand it over… what should I do.

“Ah… it’s fine. I didn’t do it expecting compensation.”

What’s the basic principle of negotiation? Push and pull.

I waved my hands dismissively with pure, innocent eyes as if troubled.

Then the King’s eyes looking at me became even more generous.

“It’s fine, so tell me. I’m someone who can’t just sit still when I owe a debt.”

“That’s right, Miss Blanc. Please speak comfortably. Whether it’s gold and silver treasures, land, or mines, we can give it all. Well, or… you could become our daughter-in-law. Hoho.”

“Oh, that wouldn’t be bad either. Lady, do you happen to have someone you’re seeing now?”

“I’ve been living with Master, so I know she doesn’t.”

“You rascal! I taught you so many times to speak properly in official settings, but you still haven’t fixed that! Tsk tsk… Anyway, that’s good. Lady Blanc, how about our Leon? This guy is a bit immature, but his face is quite usable, isn’t it?”

Look at these people’s unity…

I was amazed by this frightening and persistent unity and kept opening and closing my mouth.

The moment I get swept up in this, it would be a life-or-death situation where I’d immediately become this family’s daughter-in-law.

I hurriedly pulled my confused mind together.

“Ahaha… I’m grateful for your words, but how could someone like me dare to become His Highness’s consort.”

I elevated Prince Leon while deploying humble behavior.

However, that ignited the fire of the so-called ‘daughter-in-law making!’

“What’s lacking about you, Lady? Beauty, intelligence, dignity. There’s nothing to find fault with.”

“I think the same. If Miss Blanc is agreeable, we could hold an engagement ceremony tomorrow. Hoho.”

“N-no, that’s…”

“Hey, that won’t do.”

Just as I was hurrying to stop them before being forcibly dragged to an engagement ceremony.

Leon spoke firmly to the two of them.

Leon… you rascal. You noticed I was feeling burdened?!

Leon’s image rose within me.

“What won’t do, you brat.”

“Master’s engagement ceremony should be more grand than anyone’s. That would require some time to prepare, wouldn’t it?”

“…”

Leon’s image within me took the train to hell.

It probably will never come back up to the surface.

“Ahem, let’s discuss that later, and first let’s hear Miss Blanc’s story. Now, what do you want?”

The three people’s eyes simultaneously turned toward me.

I carefully opened the topic so as not to miss this golden opportunity.

“Uh… well, then… I’d like to tour the temple…”

“Hmm, you want to tour the Gryphius Temple?”

At the unexpected answer, the King’s eyes narrowed for a moment.

I immediately put on a harmless face and logically poured out the excuse I had prepared.

“Ah… yes, Your Majesty. I happened to hear stories about the temple from the Second Prince. I’m usually very interested in exploring ancient cultures… If it wouldn’t be a bother, I’d like to take a look… would that be alright?”

The King stared at me for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.

“Hahaha, a young person interested in musty old studies like archaeology. Well, it seems Leonhardt takes after me and has excellent taste in women.”

“Ahaha… I’m grate— I mean, I’m thankful that you view me so favorably.”

The King, who had been looking at me as if I were admirable for a while, readily gave me permission.

“Good, I grant permission. Since it’s already late today, tour the temple with Leon tomorrow.”

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“Miss, is the water temperature alright?”

“Mmm… this is utopia…”

“Pardon…?”

“Oh, no. It’s just right.”

I was currently enjoying all kinds of luxury.

Washing, dressing, even hair care!

The maids did everything without me lifting a finger.

At first it was overwhelming, but the maids’ skills were so good that I was soaking my body in the hot water and melting under their massage.

“You feel good too, don’t you Ruby?”

“Kyuuuu…”

Ruby, who had nearly encountered the grim reaper—no, the demon lord of the underworld—had been sleeping like the dead but regained consciousness a little while ago.

I smiled as I watched Ruby melting smoothly under the maids’ touch.

“Miss, did you say that child’s name is Ruby? She’s really, really so cute!”

“Fin, give her here now. I want to pet Ruby too!”

“My turn isn’t over yet, wait!”

“Haha… Our Ruby is so lucky. Having pretty sisters pet her.”

At first she was bristling and on guard, but now isn’t she enjoying it too much?

It was worth giving the maids treats to help them get close, considering Ruby’s wariness of strangers.

I entrusted my body to the maids’ touch once again.

“Miss, if you need anything, please call us anytime!”

“Yes, I will.”

I sat on the bed wearing the lace-decorated chemise the maids had prepared for me.

Then I petted Ruby, who was purring contentedly, and asked.

“Ruby, are you okay now? Nothing hurts?”

“Woong… I’m fine. Ruby was useful today, right? Kyu?!”

I looked at Ruby’s proud expression and smiled brightly at her.

“Of course~ You were the bravest in the world, our Ruby.”

“Hihi, I’m relieved. That I’m useful to Zoe. Kyu!”

At those habitual words, my eyes looking at Ruby sank deeply.

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