I’m The Brave Puppy That Will Save The Villainess - Chapter 24

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Episode 24

 

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I saw it in the future that Mouse showed me.

 

The youngest son of the Rivera Grand Ducal Family, Caligo Rivera, will die soon.

 

Right here in this Ardos Mansion.

 

And that person’s death…

 

‘Will become the cause of my sister’s death!’

 

“Chloe Ardos is excommunicated on suspicion of murdering Grand Prince Rivera.”

 

Because Sister was blamed as the cause of Grand Prince Rivera’s death.

 

They said my sister used dark magic to make the Grand Prince go into a rampage.

 

If you looked closely, it was nonsense full of holes.

 

The truth was that my sister and Grand Prince Rivera’s paths just happened to cross by coincidence, but Duchess Lucretia and Theresia framed her.

 

‘At least it’s fortunate that Duchess Lucretia is at the temple right now.’

 

But her daughter Theresia remains.

 

Moreover, Sister’s reputation was already terrible to begin with.

 

So even in the future, the bad rumor that ‘Chloe harmed Grand Prince Rivera’ spread very quickly.

 

Since her reputation wasn’t good originally, there was no one who would defend her.

 

Because of that, my sister gets kicked out of the family…

 

‘And eventually dies under mysterious circumstances.’

 

I gripped my fork tightly.

 

To save my sister.

 

I have to save Grand Prince Caligo Rivera.

 

But…

 

‘Was there a way to save the Grand Prince in the future?’

 

Since my brain wasn’t working again, I combatively devoured my pudding.

 

Just then, I heard Ruth’s voice.

 

“So how exactly is Theresia going to treat Grand Prince Rivera? No one knows what the Grand Prince’s illness is.”

 

“If things go well, she might be able to save him with Theresia’s purification power.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“Don’t argue with me. This is something Grand Duke Rivera personally requested of Theresia. If Theresia’s abilities can forge a deep connection with the Grand Ducal House, that would also benefit our family.”

 

“Ugh, Theresia’s going to show off again with that. At this rate, won’t she keep succeeding until she becomes the Grand Duchess?”

 

“Stop with the delusions of grandeur and just eat your meal.”

 

“Yes.”

 

But Ruth’s prediction was correct.

 

In the future, Theresia pretends to sacrifice her life to calm the Grand Prince’s rampage.

 

And so she ended up becoming the Grand Duchess.

 

‘Actually, she’s a bad person who bullies our sister!’

 

Just then, the Duke’s stern voice settled in my ears.

 

“If you have skill, even arrogance looks impressive. Ruth, it’s the complete opposite of you.”

 

“Ugh…”

 

I don’t know exactly how to cure Caligo.

 

‘But if he receives Theresia’s treatment, the Grand Prince might die.’

 

Because Theresia’s treatment would accelerate the Grand Prince’s rampage.

 

‘To delay the rampage, I who know the future must step forward!’

 

I could hear Sister, who was watching me from the side, muttering, ‘She looks like she’s about to cause trouble.’

 

Chapter 5. Saving the Kitten

 

“I-is it really true that if we climb over this wall, we’ll reach where Grand Prince Rivera is?”

 

“Yes, that’s right.”

 

With Mouse’s help, I secretly visited the northern annex.

 

In front of the annex, “Entry Forbidden” was written in red letters. Numerous knights were also standing guard.

 

‘But Mouse knows the way so well!’

 

Thanks to that, I was able to move around through deserted shortcuts.

 

Reliable Mouse pointed to a small groove in the corner of the annex’s stone wall.

 

“Now, here’s the dog hole that leads into the annex where Grand Prince Rivera is staying!”

 

“Huh.”

 

A dog hole. There’s even a hole perfectly sized for me prepared?

 

I squeezed my body into the hole and giggled.

 

“Yeah yeah, thanks!”

 

“If it looks like someone’s coming, I’ll keep watch right away.”

 

“Yeah! Ugh, this is hard. Can you keep watch from over there?”

 

“Sure.”

 

Mouse hid its tail toward Grand Prince Rivera’s annex to keep watch.

 

I struggled and squeezed my body out through the dog hole.

 

But…

 

“What are you?”

 

Right in front of the dog hole.

 

I saw a kid holding a sword and glaring at me menacingly.

 

Sweat-soaked blonde hair and sharp blue eyes.

 

A boy whose protruding lips, unsuited to his round eyes, reminded me exactly of a cat.

 

So judging by his location and appearance…

 

‘Huh, it’s Grand Prince Rivera!’

 

I hurriedly brushed the dirt off my body and bowed my head.

 

“Um, I got lost! I’m really sorry for using the dog hole…”

 

…But at that moment, his lips twisted into a nasty sneer.

 

“What’s this ugly thing?”

 

I covered my round mouth and opened my eyes wide.

 

I was so shocked because it was the first time in 6 years I’d heard someone call me ugly.

 

My sister said I was a cute baby puppy!

 

I stuck out my belly and said confidently.

 

“I’m not ugly! I’m a cute baby pup-”

 

“…Ha. Shut up, thief. Get out.”

 

I spread my palm wide and said spiritedly.

 

“I’m not a thief! My name is Coco, and I’m 5 years old! Five fingers! And I’m a baby who lives in the annex over there…”

 

“I don’t care, so get lost.”

 

Bad words!

 

I can’t stand it anymore! I’m going to scold him!

 

Like a former stray dog, I bared my front teeth and growled as I took a step closer.

 

He squeezed his eyes shut with a terrified expression.

 

‘…Huh?’

 

Seeing the little boy’s body stiffen completely, I became flustered.

 

It was because I noticed his hands covered in wounds.

 

Could he be around 10 years old?

 

The way he gripped the long sword as if it were his lifeline looked just like…

 

‘A wounded cat.’

 

I carefully moved my foot a little closer.

 

Then the cat- no, Kaligo’s eyes snapped open and he panted heavily before shouting.

 

“What, what are you doing? Get away from me right now!”

 

I looked at him and rolled my eyes.

 

‘Right, it’s not because he has a bad personality… He’s a cat who hisses because he’s scared.’

 

Then I quietly moved my foot back again.

 

It was my way of expressing with my whole body to Kaligo that I wasn’t a bad person.

 

Then Kaligo, with a relieved expression, barely managed to exhale his ragged breathing and hung his head.

 

“…want to die.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“…So you too, if you don’t want to die, get lost.”

 

He emanated killing intent with his whole body.

 

“Coco, originally a stray cat’s life is one of being pushed around everywhere, weary and lonely.”

 

So that boy looked exactly like…

 

He had the same look in his eyes as Spring, my friend who had received lots of love from humans but was abandoned when his body grew too big.

 

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“Are you okay? You got treated like a thief and kicked out without gaining anything.”

 

I looked down at the mouse striking the floor with its tail.

 

Then I leaned my tiny body against the wall of the annex where the Grand Duke was staying and muttered.

 

“I’m fine. I just feel really sorry for the Grand Duke.”

 

“Huh, even after hearing such mean words? You kind puppy.”

 

“The Grand Duke is sick. When you’re sick, you become sensitive.”

 

Rather than scary, he just seemed like an abandoned cat.

 

And I’ve been like that too.

 

I used to bare my teeth at other animals and refuse to eat the food Sister gave me.

 

I would carelessly dig up Sister’s bed too.

 

So I understand.

 

But one thing I couldn’t understand was his overly extreme attitude.

 

“But didn’t he seem a little scared?”

 

“Of what?”

 

“Just, me getting close. He hated it so much that it was actually strange. He could be upset since I snuck in, but there’s no need to get that angry…”

 

Usually kids like it when puppies like me come close.

 

I thought carefully and then called the mouse.

 

“Hey, Mouse.”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“I have a favor to ask. Can you observe the Grand Duke all day today?”

 

“Ahem, ahem! There’s nothing this Emperor of Mice can’t do!”

 

“Then, please check if there’s any strange energy around the Grand Duke.”

 

“Three chunks of cheese plus truffle oil.”

 

“Yes yes, okay!”

 

The mouse’s tail moved solemnly.

 

“Good, let’s get moving!”

 

“Wait, before that!”

 

I laughed “hehe” and attached something square to the mouse’s body.

 

“What’s this?”

 

“Huh?”

 

“A video recording device?”

 

Exactly right. The one Lea used when she tried to torment me!

 

I secretly picked up the one that was left in the interrogation room without anyone knowing.

 

‘As expected, I’m a very smart puppy Coco!’

 

Actually, I picked it up because I liked shiny things.

 

‘Who knew it would be used like this!’

 

Watching me smile proudly, the mouse swished its tail.

 

“Good! I’ll record every single move of the Grand Duke!”

 

I turned my gaze to watch the mouse struggling as it disappeared, carrying the recording device on its back.

 

‘Now what I need to do is…’

 

Wait for the undercover mouse agent!

 

I moved my body with a rustle and smoothly looked around the surroundings.

 

‘Should I try hiding together too?’

 

It was when I was wandering around near the wall like that.

 

Swoosh.

 

My body was lifted up smoothly, like a weed being pulled out.

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