I’m The Brave Puppy That Will Save The Villainess - Chapter 40
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Episode 40
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“You’re lying, right?”
“About what.”
“A-a-are you really going to give away the Stone of Eternity?”
Grand Duke Rivera replied indifferently as he watched his aide’s jaw drop.
“Yes.”
“But isn’t that going too far!”
While it was certainly precious, it was just one of the family heirlooms.
Besides, it wasn’t particularly useful, so he hadn’t felt much need for it.
“It’s not needed for the demon war either.”
“No, but still, its symbolic value…”
“It’s interesting. Why would she choose something like that of all things.”
He smiled with amusement.
Though the Grand Duke had a high threshold for interest, he treated those who caught his attention quite well.
Knowing this fact, the aide sighed with an expression of frustration.
‘Who could possibly stop that stubbornness.’
Still, it was fortunate.
‘Until now, what caught his interest were demons or test subjects, which was problematic.’
Even from the aide’s perspective, Coco was indeed a special child.
Caligo clung to her like a beloved doll, and every word she spoke exceeded expectations.
But Grand Duke Rivera wasn’t the type to like someone just because they were cute.
‘What kind of combination is this?’
“Still, it’s supposedly a Family House heirloom, and just for a child’s request…”
“Didn’t I promise to do anything for the one who saved my younger brother? Do you want me to become a Grand Duke who doesn’t keep his promises?”
“N-no. Why are you taking such a leap?”
She had saved Caligo and brought him laughter too.
Even if she had asked for the Family Estate’s territory, he would have been willing to give it.
He gripped the Stone of Eternity.
‘But one thing was puzzling.’
“Please give the Stone of Eternity to someone else, not me!”
“Who?”
“Lady Chloe!”
“Why?”
“…It’s a secret. And the fact that I told you to give it to her is also completely, completely secret!”
It was quite a strange request.
“I think I need to meet someone from the Main Family Line.”
“Aren’t there four in the Main Family Line? It wouldn’t be the First Prince who has already started his own family and moved out of the Mansion.”
“Of course not.”
“Ruth Ardos, Chloe Ardos, Theresia Ardos… Which of the three are you referring to?”
“Chloe Ardos. The Third Princess. Can I see her now?”
“Pardon? So suddenly?”
“Yes, right now would be even better.”
The Aide’s eyes spun at the rapidly changing situation.
Regardless, Grand Duke Rivera stood up.
‘I think I caught a glimpse of her earlier.’
A woman dressed in black clothes like a crow.
Her eyes resembled violet Jewels.
‘I’m quite curious about her too.’
He chuckled and left his seat.
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It feels like many people have been coming to my Annex lately.
Chloe silently looked at Grand Duke Rivera.
“Princess Chloe Ardos, nice to meet you.”
Grand Duke Rivera’s blonde hair fluttered in the Wind as it caught the sunlight.
Even the way his lips curved up gently like sunshine was noticeable.
But another person’s beauty gave her no impression whatsoever.
“I’m curious why you requested a private audience with me.”
She went straight to the point.
Grand Duke Rivera smiled broadly as he watched Chloe’s bored expression that showed not a hint of interest.
“I’d appreciate it if you didn’t be so guarded.”
But Chloe was not pleased with Grand Duke Rivera.
She didn’t particularly like strangers to begin with.
‘Especially strangers whose true intentions I can’t read.’
Then, as he observed her constantly changing expression, he spoke.
“I simply came because I have something I want to give you.”
Before she knew it, a small stone appeared in his hand.
It was nothing more than a crude stone.
A sharp stone with a rough surface and triangular shape, reminiscent of a Crescent Stone Blade.
Why was he making such a serious expression while showing her something like that?
“What is this?”
“The Stone of Eternity.”
However, the weight contained in his words was by no means light.
“The Stone of Eternity.”
“Yes, as you know, it’s our Family House’s heirloom.”
It was also a stone that held the most famous legend.
A stone created by the First Grand Duke Rivera, who was a gem crafter, for the mage who was his lover.
A crudely shaped magic tool made so he could always visit her side, as she was said to use teleportation magic.
‘What was its purpose again.’
I can’t remember that though…
She frowned as she recalled the legend related to that magic tool.
“I don’t particularly want to have an excessively romantic heirloom.”
“Even though there’s someone who would be sad if you don’t take it?”
“…Excuse me?”
“I don’t want to give it to you either. I’m only doing this because someone specially asked me to.”
Chloe’s gaze and his gaze collided in the middle.
“…”
“I can’t tell you who gave it.”
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“It’s you, isn’t it?”
“Hm?”
“The one who instigated Grand Duke Rivera.”
“Instigated?”
I tilted my head back and forth.
Then Sister made a smile like she was looking at a rotten sweet potato and pulled out a stone from her pouch.
“You told the Grand Duke to give this to me.”
My mouth fell wide open.
It was definitely an incredibly dangerous and amazing project that I carried out in secret!
How did Sister find out?
I already knew she was incredibly smart, but…
I guess I really can’t hide anything from Sister.
I barely managed to open my mouth to try to make an excuse.
“Hic, hicc. Hicc.”
…These awful hiccups!
They’re no help in life!
Before I knew it, dimples had formed at the corners of Sister’s mouth.
“You really can’t lie, can you.”
“…Tch. Grand Duke is bad! I told him to keep it secret, but he told!”
“I figured it out myself.”
“…”
I guess our Sister really is a genius.
‘A genius who just doesn’t know I’m a puppy.’
It was when I pouted my lips with a whimper.
Sister whispered while shaking the Stone of Eternity in her hand.
“Why did you do that?”
“I thought Lady Chloe might need it.”
“Why did you think I would need this?”
Since I never thought I’d get caught, I hadn’t prepared an answer.
But the answer flowed smoothly from my mouth.
“You grip that stone and infuse it with life force like putting in mana. While doing that, you think of the face of someone you love.”
“Someone you love?”
“Yes! Then you can tell if the person you love most in the world is nearby or not!”
“….”
“Isn’t that super, super amazing?”
That’s why I chose to receive that Family Heirloom.
If I give this to my sister….
‘Sister might notice my existence!’
Because the person Sister loves most in the world is me.
What if I hover around nearby whenever Sister touches that stone?
Then Sister might recognize me!
Thinking that way made my heart swell up and the corners of my mouth rose.
Then Sister chuckled.
“The person I love is no longer in this world.”
“….”
That’s not true, Sister’s little brother Coco is right here.
When I made a dejected expression, Sister seemed a bit flustered.
But Sister just stared down at the stone without rashly trying to touch it.
I earnestly swayed my body and waved my hand toward Sister.
“Well. If you want to try touching it once, go ahead.”
Sister pressed it firmly into my palm as if she had no attachment to the stone.
I pictured Sister’s face in my mind.
Then the stone in my hand sparkled with light.
“Hehe!”
“Why is it suddenly glowing. Isn’t this a scam?”
“Hm? It’s not a scam, it’s natural!”
“Why.”
“Because the person I like most in the world is right next to me.”
Sister casually looked around.
There were only Sister and I alone in this place.
“…Don’t tell me.”
“Yes! Lady Chloe!”
Then Sister’s cheeks turned red on both sides.
I laughed “heh” and raised my hands in celebration.
“Wow! She likes it!”
“…I don’t like it. You go.”
“…Tch.”
I grumbled and tried to shuffle my feet backward.
Then, Sister glanced at me and asked.
“…Are you really going?”
I looked at Sister and tilted my head.
Our Sister is just like a baby fox.
If you move your hands quickly, she runs away, but if you put your hands behind your back, she gently wags her tail.
‘So incredibly cute!’
With eyes completely smitten, I returned the stone to Sister’s hand and said.
“…Hehe. So. Would Lady Chloe like to try it too?”
“…Try it?”
My face lit up brightly.
“Yes!”
Sister chuckled softly and placed her hand on the stone.
Dark shadows began flowing from Sister’s hand…
‘Finally! Finally, it’s the chance for our Sister to recognize me!’
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