I’m The Brave Puppy That Will Save The Villainess - Chapter 45

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Episode 45

 

While chasing the priest using shadows, Caligo witnessed one shocking scene.

 

When the priest arrived at a deserted location, he discovered him secretly taking out a check from his pouch and kissing it.

 

An amount far too large for a priest who serves the gods to possess.

 

Moreover, the person who issued the check was Lucretia Ardos.

 

The moment he confirmed that sight.

 

He immediately ran straight toward Coco.

 

“Coco.”

 

“Hup! What is it?”

 

“I looked into the situation a bit. Priest Pygmalion is close with Lucretia. It means he might be plotting something with the Holy Grail.”

 

Even at his rambling words, Coco became indignant and barked angrily.

 

“Huh. He’s a completely bad person!”

 

“So I tried using my shadow.”

 

“Woof woof!”

 

“That priest’s special ability is creating subspace. No one can infiltrate that subspace. Right now, there’s no time either.”

 

“…”

 

“If we publicly search the priest just because he’s suspicious, it would be like making the Temple our enemy.”

 

“…”

 

“So we need to prepare countermeasures too. For now, my special ability is stronger than that guy’s storage ability.”

 

“Woooow.”

 

When Coco stuck out her thumb as if impressed, Caligo’s nape turned red.

 

“…Anyway, so. Well, I think my shadow might be able to enter that guy’s warehouse…”

 

Caligo could create shadows. However, precise directional control was still clumsy for him.

 

“Huh, Caligo! Can you do it?”

 

“…I’ll try. Though I’m not confident.”

 

When Coco made a disappointed expression, Caligo’s eyes became resolute.

 

Mages who could handle shadows were rare within the Empire.

 

‘But there’s exactly one person who has an ability similar to shadows.’

 

Precisely, Chloe Ardos.

 

Actually, Caligo had been bothered by that woman called Chloe for some reason.

 

Especially the way Coco kept looking at her with warm eyes.

 

‘You’re my only human friend.’

 

It seemed like Coco wasn’t the same, which made him feel bitter.

 

But since this was for Coco, who had saved him.

 

Whatever emotions he felt, he had to do it.

 

“…So I’m going to go.”

 

“Huh? Caligo, where are you going?”

 

“I’m going to learn how to handle shadows better. I need to learn it within tonight, so it’s urgent.”

 

Suppressing the unknown emotions that were surging wildly in his heart, he glanced at Coco.

 

“…This time, I’m the one helping you. Because we’re friends.”

 

Right, because we’re friends.

 

* * *

 

“Princess Chloe. I heard that you taught dark magic at the Academy. Could you teach me?”

 

To Caligo’s words, spoken with all his pride set aside, Chloe replied plainly.

 

“I refuse.”

 

“…The reason?”

 

“First of all, I’m currently on the verge of a rampage.”

 

“…You don’t look like it.”

 

“I don’t know the reason, but my physical condition isn’t bad right now. However, I don’t know when it might start again.”

 

Chloe swept her hair up with a tired expression.

 

“And shadows and darkness are similar but subtly different. They’re just both of the dark element, so there’s almost nothing I can help you with.”

 

“No, dark-type special abilities are similar. I learned that the methods for handling shadows well and handling darkness well are alike. Isn’t that right?”

 

“I wonder.”

 

Caligo bit his lips and muttered.

 

“…Priest Pygmalion is targeting Coco. That bastard is definitely scheming to drive Duke Ardos’s wife and Coco out of the Duke’s Mansion.”

 

“…”

 

At those words, Chloe stared quietly at Caligo, then spoke the words she had been holding back all this time.

 

“Then, wouldn’t that actually be better? If she becomes the Blessed Child, she’ll be swept up in political circles. Everyone will try to use that child’s special ability.”

 

“…”

 

“In that case, it would be better to be disowned and go to the Northern Grand Duchy. The process of being disowned would be sad, but wouldn’t it be better to be on the side where people can love her?”

 

But Caligo’s expression was different. He shook his head and said.

 

“Princess, here’s the thing. I want Coco to live doing what she wants. And what Coco wants is to become the Blessed Child and live in this family. That child said she could endure it, so why are you rashly judging her feelings?”

 

Chloe looked at Grand Duke Caligo with unusually trembling eyes.

 

“Hehe, anyway, I showed you my roll too, so please grant me one favor! Okay?”

 

“Let me hear it. What kind of favor?”

 

“Yes. If, just if. If I become the Blessed Child, and I don’t get disowned, and the adoption becomes complete.”

 

Chloe quietly pondered the child’s words.

 

A child whose future would only be a thorny path even if she became the Blessed Child.

 

Should she help such a child?

 

“From now on, not Chloe-nim, but…could I call you Sister?”

 

But those pitiful eyes…

 

Suddenly, Chloe turned her gaze to the side.

 

“I don’t want to take risks. Moreover, if I go into a rampage, Grand Duke could also be in danger. However.”

 

“…But?”

 

“…I think I can spare some time if it’s just for a moment.”

 

Since it’s just for a very short while.

 

‘If it doesn’t work out, then it can’t be helped.’

 

At those words, Caligo’s eyes became resolute.

 

“I can do anything, Princess. What should I start with?”

 

* * *

 

When I had finished an entire container of gammalang, Sister and Caligo returned to my annex.

 

“Gasp! Lady Chloe!”

 

Why did Sister suddenly come?

 

I jumped up excitedly, then suddenly covered my bottom.

 

It was an instinctive action because I was worried my tail wagging too much might be noticeable!

 

‘Oh wait, I don’t have a tail!’

 

Relieved, I looked at Sister, but she spoke like a stern instructor.

 

“From now on, we’re going to practice handling shadow magic.”

 

“Woooow!”

 

Sister must be teaching Caligo how to move shadows!

 

So they’re going to catch that evil priest!

 

I made an expression of enthusiastic support.

 

Looking at the sweat beading on Caligo’s forehead, Sister pulled his hand.

 

“The characteristic of shadows is stealth. You must understand that. Move stealthily, as if sniping a target. What shadows are originally like. You must go through the process of understanding and confirming the characteristics of shadows.”

 

After hearing Sister’s voice.

 

Caligo’s hand moved toward the air as if dancing, as if conducting.

 

From his fingertips, shadows flowed out swiftly to the outside.

 

But something wasn’t going well, perhaps.

 

It was when he swallowed a quiet groan.

 

To cheer him on, I clenched my fists tightly and shouted.

 

“Hey, Caligo! Listen carefully! Think that there are bones in the priest’s warehouse! Think about eating bones and sweet potatoes together!”

 

“….”

 

But Caligo seemed completely unable to get the hang of it.

 

Sister glanced at me and muttered calmly.

 

“The more desperate you are, the better you can control it. Because the Grand Duke’s son’s ability is stronger than that person’s storage ability.”

 

Did he gain courage from hearing those words?

 

Caligo’s expression became much more relaxed.

 

Around the time he quietly muttered that he had entered the empty annex.

 

“Imagine it.”

 

“….”

 

“Imagine that person’s warehouse, the small door. Even imagine inserting shadows into it. If you keep doing it….”

 

“….”

 

“It will eventually come to pass.”

 

A moment of silence.

 

And then….

 

Caligo laughed quietly.

 

“Shadow Infiltration successful.”

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