I Opened an Illegal Animal Hospital in Another World - Chapter 91

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Chapter 20. When You’re Having Fun, You’re Bound to Forget Something (3)

As it turned out, the twin knights who were incredibly conservative, my fake fiancé, and my closest friend, though they ignored my muttering, were willing to enjoy the festival with me, who turned out to be incredibly open-minded.

I’m not being sarcastic.

‘It’s not like I said anything that amazing…’

I’m just a little sulky.

But my sulky mood was only temporary, as I was soon completely captivated by the dazzling sights. Not only was there an abundance of food, but there were also many fascinating items.

“Oh my, is this a kaleidoscope?”

“Look inside.”

“Wooooow…”

Through the small cylindrical glass sphere, I could see what looked like a computer screensaver. Dazzled by the sight of colorful geometric patterns slowly rotating, I exclaimed heartily.

“I’ll buy it!”

“That sucker…”

I could feel Ian and Leon looking at me with stingy eyes, but sulky me ignored them.

“Buy things in moderation, Shana. I only have two hands.”

Leon, who had volunteered to be the pack mule, grumbled. Sure enough, his arms were already full of items I had impulse-bought.

“Then I’ll carry them myself.”

“That won’t do.”

Leon stubbornly frowned. Not missing the opportunity, Evelyn and Ian chimed in.

“I’m strong too, don’t worry.”

“If Leon can’t handle it all, it would be proper for me, his twin brother, to help out.”

“Hey, are you guys going to stop her or not?”

Leon got angry at his brother and childhood friend who wouldn’t take his side, but he was thoroughly ignored.

“It’s not like she doesn’t have money.”

“Buying and throwing away snacks is bad, but items can be used anywhere, so it’s fine.”

Of course, that was nonsense. Either way, it was wasteful. Leon’s anger turned toward Raven, who had been quietly standing by.

“At times like this, shouldn’t you offer to help carry things to match the mood? I guess you don’t want to help with the luggage?”

“I’m not used to it.”

Raven was relaxed without being swayed. He smiled and looked at me.

“Rather than carrying luggage directly, I’d hire porters.”

That would be the case. I could easily imagine Raven giving orders to servants or porters without even trying. He’d probably lift his chin arrogantly and keep his hands free as if it were natural.

On the other hand, I couldn’t imagine Raven carrying my luggage and following behind me for even a moment. It didn’t suit him at all.

“Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to…”

“…I can’t just let that comment slide. It was the same at the auction house. What’s the reason you can ask the twins for favors but not me?”

“You’re asking because you don’t know?”

Does he really not know?

Raven seriously furrowed his brow and shook his head. Why is he being so serious about such a topic?

“I don’t know.”

“You’re… burdensome.”

“What?!”

“You look too burdensome to boss around.”

It wasn’t a matter of comfort or discomfort. Regardless of intimacy, I just couldn’t imagine Raven actually serving someone.

After all, he was a prince from the first time I saw him, and now he’s the crown prince.

It wasn’t necessarily because of his status, but rather because Raven had lived his entire life being served by others, so that was just what he was used to.

Of course, I knew he would gladly comply if asked, and despite appearances, I knew he wasn’t a germaphobe either.

“Haha, too bad. I guess Shana likes us better after all.”

“…Leon, Shana’s words also mean we look easy to boss around.”

“What does it matter? We won anyway.”

“Simple guy.”

Even though his words were sharp, Ian’s lips twitched too. Before I could clear up the misunderstanding that I didn’t mean they looked easy to boss around, they had already accepted it.

Fine, you guys who look easy to boss around… Since they liked it, it felt awkward to say otherwise.

Raven gritted his teeth and said.

“Shana, buy something more.”

“Huh?”

“Anything is fine, just buy something right now. And give it to me.”

“…”

“If you boss me around often, you’ll realize I’m not burdensome. I’ve never carried anyone’s luggage in my life, so I might be clumsy, but if I get used to it, the burden will disappear too, right?”

“Why go that far…”

“No, Shana. Feel free to boss me around.”

“I said it’s fine?”

“Are you telling me to live having lost to those twins?”

“Why is winning and losing coming up here?!”

“It’s an important matter. I can’t tolerate losing to the twins, especially over something concerning you.”

“Raven, you seem to have lost your reason.”

“More cold than ever.”

“Don’t lie! Your eyes have gone crazy!”

If his usually cold, sunken eyes were normally around 10 degrees, then Raven’s golden eyes right now looked to be at least over 80 degrees. They weren’t bubbling over, but they were definitely hot enough to burn your hand if you put it in.

“Raven, snap out of it. Think about your status. What’s the point of getting used to carrying other people’s luggage? You should live by ordering around servants and porters like you said earlier. You’ll have servants, flatterers, and loyal retainers following you around for life anyway!”

“I’m not interested in other people’s luggage. The only luggage I’m talking about is yours, Shana.”

“So why are you obsessed with my luggage…”

Everyone, the Prince has lost his mind. I tried to turn my gaze to glare at the twins who were responsible for this situation, but Raven blocked my line of sight and said.

“You said I was burdensome.”

“I said it was burdensome to order you around…”

“Look closely, Shana.”

“Look at what… I know you’re handsome. Ah yes, you’re handsome…”

“Shana. Even though I’ve never carried anyone else’s luggage.”

Raven emphasized with force. He was definitely smiling, but there was madness flowing in his eyes, which was a bit scary.

“If it’s your luggage, I’ll carry it all for you for life.”

“…That’s a very romantic line, but the target and usage are all wrong…”

“Don’t feel burdened and just order me around.”

“Save that line and use it on someone else.”

It would be good if it were someone who would blush and have their heart flutter at those words.

“I’m not interested in anyone but you. I won’t have occasion to say such things either.”

“…”

“Now, how about that? Don’t you think your father would like it?”

It was an obvious topic change, but since it was an uncomfortable moment, I willingly turned my eyes away. In the direction Raven pointed, there was a stall selling metal incense burners with a slightly spicy scent and items that looked like folk religious symbols from somewhere.

“Don’t slander my dad’s taste.”

“Shana, he hides it well from you, but your father actually likes this kind of thing.”

“That’s a lie.”

“It’s true. Your father must be hiding it well from you. It’s a famous story that he comes to the Nobility Council wearing strange items. And he wears them proudly on his chest too. There were many rumors about destructive artifacts made by the duchess, cursed accessories, and such. Of course, they were just as bizarre. The Temple even came to investigate whether they might be symbols of heretical religion…”

“…Are they by any chance flower-shaped?”

“I heard there were flower-shaped ones too. So you have seen them.”

“…I made those for him…”

“…”

Since there’s no Parents’ Day in this world, I made flowers as gifts for my parents on May 8th. It was hard to find something similar to carnations, so I made them by layering red cloth.

I was 4 or 5 years old at the time, so my fingertips weren’t very skillful and the result was quite bizarre, but I was satisfied because you could tell it was a flower.

Needless to say, when my parents received the handmade carnation flowers along with the words “Mom, Dad, thank you for giving birth to me!” (though my pronunciation was a bit slurred), they burst into tears of joy.

I liked seeing their faces, so I often gave them handmade gifts after that…

“Cursed accessories… I see…”

“…I praised them as unique and artistic. Those without taste were just talking nonsense.”

“Right… Dad would like that too.”

Raven had a calm expression on the outside, but I thought I could see invisible sweat on his face. I wasn’t hurt by the comments about a child’s handmade toys, but I found it funny that Raven was troubled, so I let it be.

Rather, I was grateful and happy toward Father, who had been proudly showing off those clumsy things I gave him.

I turned my eyes elsewhere without saying anything particular to Raven.

‘What’s that?’

I could see people gathering. From the way they were forming a circle, there seemed to be something to watch.

Since I had seen a strength show that rivaled the Chinese Acrobatic Troupe, I ran there full of anticipation. What is it, what is it. What are they watching? Show me too.

“Lady Shana, let’s go together!”

“I told you not to run off first! Ah, catch her!”

“That troublemaker…!”

“It’s not like she’s going far. She won’t get lost just because you take your eyes off her for a moment, so why not leave her be?”

That’s what I’m saying. Perhaps feeling a bit sorry for me, Raven took my side.

Not wanting to be caught by Evelyn and the twins, I ran with all my might. Using my experience of riding the hellish subway trains from my previous life, I found empty spots among the people and stepped on them, quickly reaching the front row.

There, a fight was unfolding.

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