I’m The Brave Puppy That Will Save The Villainess - Chapter 22
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Episode 22
“What’s going on.”
“W-well, you see.”
Clear surprise appeared in the veterinarian’s eyes.
“It seems the Black Tiger spirit has awakened.”
And as soon as the veterinarian finished speaking.
“Awoooo-!”
The Black Tiger, who had appeared dead, stretched and let out a loud howling.
Then it ran to Coco and hugged her tightly.
Anyone could see…
“They seem to share an intimate empathy.”
* * *
As soon as the Black Tiger awakened, numerous veterinarians were called out.
And…
Everyone unanimously answered that the tiger spirit had become much healthier than before.
The report stated that the black spots visible near the spirit’s feet had also faded.
As soon as that fact was recognized.
“Well then, I’ll take her with me now!”
Coco was lifted up by Ruth’s hands, blanket and all, and moved to the adjacent room.
Chloe also bowed her head lightly and left the room.
She knew that Duke Ardos, who was strict about mistakes, would give Theresia a fitting punishment.
“I’ll have to change who gets interrogated. To those who acted recklessly.”
In the interrogation room after everyone had left, Duke Ardos’s gaze turned coldly sharp.
Theresia remained calm despite becoming a subject of interrogation.
She rose from her seat with an elegant expression and stared at Lea.
“Young Lady, why didn’t you properly examine the tiger spirit?”
“That’s…”
“You should have examined it more carefully before making a judgment. Your reckless actions have tarnished Sister Chloe’s reputation.”
Lea’s complexion turned pale.
“I… I’m sorry, Your Grace.”
Even if she said that Theresia had instructed everything, would there be anyone who would believe her?
Lady Lea mumbled hesitantly.
“B-but… it was a situation that couldn’t help but be misunderstood.”
“That’s not wrong.”
After all, even the veterinarians had assessed that the tiger spirit was dead.
Duke Ardos nodded as if he would continue listening to her excuses.
Her eyes sparkled as she grasped the rope.
“So, I had no choice. My only fault was misunderstanding a situation that could be misunderstood!”
And, finally.
Duke Ardos’s thunderous roar fell upon her.
“However, it was a complete misjudgment.”
“Th-that’s…”
“You were the one who carelessly spread rumors about the main family line.”
“…”
“You were also the one who intimidated and recorded the child. But did you apologize to that child for being sorry?”
“That is, I-I didn’t have time…”
“If I hadn’t said this, would you have at least apologized for the misunderstanding?”
Lady Lea bit her lips tightly.
“Not only did you misjudge, but you must take responsibility for your reckless actions.”
Theresia kept her head raised stiffly while turning away from Lea.
“Entry to the main house of the Viscount Amond Family is forbidden.”
Lea’s eyes widened in shock.
Being denied entry to the main house meant that all future exchanges with the Duke’s Mansion would be cut off.
It would also break the family’s future.
“You-you cannot cast me out like this. Lady Theresia, Lady Theresia!”
But Theresia coldly turned her gaze away.
The Duke looked coldly at the trembling Lea and spoke.
“Leave. If you defy my orders, there will be no mercy.”
Having given severe punishment to the branch family, now it was Theresia’s turn.
“Theresia, I told you that if you want recognition, you should faithfully do your work.”
“…Yes, Father.”
After being widowed from his former wife.
He had been forced to marry Duchess Lucretia through the Emperor’s arrangement.
And he had seen how Duchess Lucretia often discriminated between Theresia and Chloe.
How she would exaggerate even Chloe’s small mistakes.
Taking after her mother, Theresia also subtly looked down on Chloe.
So Duke Ardos had called his daughter and said:
“I know that Duchess Lucretia and Theresia are bothering you. Do you want me to stop them?”
“No. This is something I should resolve on my own.”
Proud Chloe couldn’t stand solving problems by borrowing others’ help.
So unless it was excessive, he had watched with his hands behind his back.
But this time, they had clearly crossed the line.
“Theresia, you will withdraw from family affairs.”
“Father! Please reconsider just once more. With Mother going to the temple, there are countless social schedules and household matters piling up. And I haven’t done anything wrong…”
“Do you think I’m stupid?”
“….”
“Others might not know. But do you think I’d believe that they acted independently from the Viscount Amond Family without your orders?”
Theresia’s lips were crushed as she couldn’t find words to answer.
He turned his gaze away from her.
“Confine yourself and reflect. This is the extent of my mercy. If you act recklessly again, there will be no mercy.”
At that moment, tears welled up in Theresia’s eyes.
“Father, you’re being too harsh.”
“What?”
“You’re discriminating against me because I’m not your biological daughter, but an adopted one. Would you have done this if Sister Chloe had done the same?”
It was the same repertoire every time.
A face that looked pitiful to anyone, so heartbreaking that one would want to wipe her eyes with a handkerchief.
But who was her opponent?
It was Duke Ardos, an iron fortress.
“Ridiculous. If you want another chance, reflect and confine yourself. This is the extent of my mercy.”
Despite Theresia’s pleas, Duke Ardos left coldly.
Watching his retreating figure, Theresia gritted her teeth fiercely.
She had done this thinking she would receive Father’s favor.
‘But everything is falling apart.’
Things started going wrong ever since that child called Coco came to the mansion.
The spy and Head Maid she had planted in Chloe’s annex were dismissed, and her closest ally was cut off from the ducal family for acting recklessly.
She herself was humiliated with confinement.
On the other hand, what about Chloe’s side?
The baby who befriended her, Coco, not only found the tiger but also restored its health.
Fortunately, there was no chance that child had a special ability.
‘But Father likes those who achieve merit.’
Most infuriating of all.
‘I ended up spreading the story throughout the family with my own hands that Chloe saved a spirit beast.’
Anger flickered in Theresia’s golden eyes.
* * *
Duke Ardos, who had returned after beating up the bad guys, stared at me intently with his black eyes.
“Your name is Coco.”
“Yes!”
“You were revealed to be powerless earlier.”
This man, is it because he’s Ruth’s dad?
Is he a scary fool?
I raised my tiny hands high and shouted.
“But you know what, I have special abilities! Lots and lots of them! You saw wrong earlier!”
His gaze looked down at me.
I naturally expected him to glare fiercely and argue back.
“Yes. I can see the sprout of a special ability.”
It was a bit, no, quite a lot sudden.
“Yes! Finally we’re on the same page!”
“…What?”
The man let out a bewildered laugh.
Regardless, my eyes sparkled brightly.
“I’ve accomplished something great and I have a special ability, so I won’t be disowned now, right?”
“…If you have a special ability, there’s a high probability you’re a ‘real’ Blessed Child. So, I intend to request another examination from the temple.”
“Woooow.”
“Don’t get your hopes up, as the Sacred Mark might not appear this time either.”
The Sacred Mark will definitely appear.
Because this body has received abundant blessings from Dog God!
“Let me say one last thing.”
“Yes?”
He made a clearing sound and turned his gaze away, muttering.
“I’m sorry for misunderstanding.”
“Huh.”
I tilted my head. I thought he was a scary fool, but maybe he’s just a non-scary fool.
“…If there’s something you want, tell me. You saved a great spirit beast, so I should properly reward you.”
Duke Ardos’s eyes narrowed as if testing me.
Actually, what I wanted to ask for first was to be adopted.
Then I would become Sister’s real little sister.
But the thing is.
I recalled the moss-covered Bastille Annex and Sister who was inside it.
‘…Sister is still afraid of the darkness. Because of that bad Master.’
When I was a dog, all I could do was lick Sister’s wounds.
Perhaps even now it might be similar.
But if it’s Duke Ardos, who is Sister’s father, couldn’t it be different?
“Father killed my Master. But maybe I didn’t want that.”
“Woof woof.”
“I just wanted Father to hug me just once. It’s shameless of me. When I chose to become a successor rather than a daughter myself.”
“Whine…”
“It’s okay, Coco. My cute baby. Come here.”
So, if Duke Ardos becomes close with Sister.
And if he hugs her warmly with all his heart.
If the two of them could become a true family.
Then perhaps Sister could also overcome her painful memories from the past?
‘Just like how I overcame the pain from my stray dog days thanks to Sister, my family!’
It was when I was biting my lips tightly and lost in thought.
Duke Ardos gestured with his chin.
“So, what do you want to do.”
“Um um, you know. Chloe and me and Duke Ardos, the three of us together every day….”
“Huh?”
“Let’s eat breakfast together!”
At my words, Duke Ardos smiled helplessly.
“How modest. I suppose it’s because you’re 5 years old.”
I added the next words with an ‘oh right’ expression.
“Um um, it would be even better if Ruth joined us too!”
“Something like that isn’t difficult.”
“There’s more! That’s not all!”
“Go on.”
“Second, don’t disown me and really make me Chloe’s little sister too.”
“That requires checking the Sacred Relic first and going through procedures. Ahem, for now, well….”
He glanced at me and cleared his throat a couple of times.
“You’re quite ambitious. That needs time to think about….”
“That’s not all there is!”
“Huh? There’s more?”
“Third, play Ball Playing with me, fourth, do Swimming Play with me too, fifth, give me lots of Sweet Potatoes, sixth, make Sweet Potato Cake with me in the Kitchen, and seventh, I want to try the chocolate you absolutely wouldn’t let me eat….”
Duke Ardos’s hand, which had been holding his fountain pen to take notes, froze solid.
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