I’m The Brave Puppy That Will Save The Villainess - Chapter 46

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Episode 46

 

Beads of sweat were flowing down Caligo’s forehead.

 

“It’s not that hard.”

 

While his hands were trembling.

 

“It’s just my first time using my Special Ability like this.”

 

“Yeah, yeah!”

 

“Once I get used to it, I’ll be even better than Princess Chloe.”

 

“You’re already doing amazingly well!”

 

I sparkled my eyes and hugged both Caligo and Sister tightly at the same time.

 

Because I was grateful to them for thinking of me.

 

It felt exactly like a tail I don’t have was wagging furiously!

 

But right at that moment, Caligo whispered quietly.

 

“The Real Holy Grail is inside the warehouse.”

 

“….”

 

“We need to take it out. That way we can prove that the Holy Grail the Priest brought out is fake.”

 

I tilted my head and interjected.

 

“Huh, but how can we take out the Real Holy Grail?”

 

“Shadow Ability is the power to physically move shadows. I can secretly infiltrate Subspace, and I can also secretly steal objects from Subspace.”

 

“….”

 

“As long as shadows exist.”

 

“….”

 

Even at first glance, it wasn’t an easy plan to execute.

 

But Caligo spoke with a firm expression.

 

“I’ll be able to secretly extract the ‘Real Holy Grail’ at the best timing.”

 

* * *

 

“…So that’s what happened. Then, where is the Real Holy Grail? Right now it looks like both of you are empty-handed.”

 

Duke Ardos frowned after hearing Chloe’s words.

 

The flustered Pygmalion roughly clenched his fist, then opened it again and shouted angrily.

 

“Th, that’s right!”

 

Caligo answered confidently, unfazed by Pygmalion’s shouting.

 

“All Special Ability users can feel the holiness flowing from the Holy Grail. Right now everyone can feel the holiness of the Holy Grail, so in other words….”

 

“You’re saying the Holy Grail is somewhere nearby?”

 

“Yes. It’s inside the warehouse Subspace that Pygmalion created with his Special Ability.”

 

Caligo’s shadow, with an indifferent expression, instantly attacked the flustered Pygmalion.

 

“Ugh, ugh, ughhh…!”

 

Even though he was daring to attack a Priest, his movements showed not a hint of hesitation.

 

And….

 

Caligo’s shadow smoothly pulled out a Holy Grail with intricate patterns from the priest’s subspace.

 

“…Here it is.”

 

Caligo’s shadow placed the Holy Grail on the floor and then smoothly disappeared.

 

Pygmalion trembled with a pale expression.

 

“Let’s check it.”

 

All ability users can feel the power flowing from the Holy Grail.

 

After hearing the whole situation and checking both the Holy Grail that Coco threw on the floor and the one Caligo brought, Duke Ardos burst into anger.

 

“How insolent! How dare a mere priest insult our family!”

 

“Did you take someone’s bribe?”

 

“Th, that! I did nothing wrong.”

 

He tried to say something, but his mouth seemed to be forcibly blocked.

 

“Mmph, mmph, mmmph….”

 

He couldn’t open his mouth as if blocked by something.

 

Ruth frowned and muttered.

 

“Since he’s corrupt, someone must have placed a Silence Curse on him, Father. Even if we dismember him properly, he probably won’t answer, right?”

 

“That sneaky bastard!”

 

“….”

 

“Even taking his life here wouldn’t satisfy my anger.”

 

He roared as if he would tear Priest Pygmalion apart alive and raised his sword.

 

It seemed like he would strike directly at his heart….

 

Panicked Ruth quickly stepped forward to block the sword.

 

“Oh my, Father. No matter what, he’s still a priest! F, first you should actively express your opinion to the Temple.”

 

“Y, Your Grace.”

 

At Ruth’s words, the Council Elders also stepped forward to dissuade the Duke. The Duke reluctantly nodded.

 

“I’ll protest directly to the Temple!”

 

This could damage the authority of the sacred Temple.

 

So, switching the Holy Grail would be the greatest sin among sins.

 

Priest Pygmalion’s face contorted with despair.

 

His expression showed that his career advancement and everything else was ruined.

 

* * *

 

After the bound Intermediate Priest Pygmalion was taken to the Temple.

 

At Duke Ardos’s furious demand, a High Priest hurriedly came from the Temple.

 

The high-ranking priest repeatedly apologized and confirmed the real Holy Grail that Caligo had retrieved.

 

Then he said he would perform the sacred ritual with the real Sacred Relic.

 

“Proceed immediately.”

 

“I receive your command.”

 

The enraged Duke Ardos remained stern even with the High Priest before him.

 

He even made the High Priests write a magic contract stating ‘If this is not a true divine ritual, I will die immediately.’

 

“Now, let us begin the truly sacred ritual.”

 

Standing before Duke Ardos, I once again solemnly glared at the Holy Grail.

 

‘This time it’s the real Holy Grail!’

 

As soon as I reached out my hand, the Holy Grail clung to my hand like tentacles, and my mind immediately became confused.

 

After that, everything went black.

 

“Now feel the Mana Stream within the Holy Grail. And behold the appearance of God’s Trial Ground.”

 

“….”

 

“Everything may be an endlessly painful moment. But if you are truly the Blessed Child, after everything ends, traces of God will remain on your body.”

 

The High Priest’s voice echoed faintly in my ears.

 

At that moment, my knees were forced to the floor.

 

* * *

 

It felt like entering a whirlpool.

 

‘This must be the Mana Stream that you must pass through to receive the Sacred Mark!’

 

Inside it, I walked with my eyes tightly shut while gripping the Holy Grail.

 

The 【Mana Stream】 was exactly like a black river.

 

But the sparkling starlight around me illuminated the way, so walking wasn’t difficult.

 

Then countless voices reached my ears.

 

“Before going to God’s Trial Ground, you will reflect on stories of the past.”

 

This is the Priest’s voice….

 

And then, a familiar voice reached my ears.

 

“Listen well.”

 

It’s Choco!

 

I tried to greet him happily, but another voice of mine echoed in my ears along with Choco’s voice.

 

“Humans originally dislike dogs like us.”

 

“Why?”

 

“They say we’re rough and smell bad?”

 

“But I like humans….”

 

I heard my dejected voice.

 

‘This was when we escaped from the war camp barracks and became friends while sharing half a bone with another stray dog.’

 

And the memory went back again.

 

…To the day the stray dog leader, Choco, died.

 

“Hey, Aruru. At least you should be happy.”

 

“Choco. What’s wrong.”

 

“You know, don’t get involved with those dirty humans. You should be happy by yourself. Got it?”

 

Choco had said while staring intently at me.

 

“You mustn’t get caught by humans. That only leads to ruin. When we get old and sick, humans pick up healthy new puppies. Then they abandon the useless old and sick dogs.”

 

“B-but, Choco. There might be good humans too…”

 

“That’s impossible. All humans are bad!”

 

Choco’s voice echoed wildly in my head.

 

But you know what. That’s not true, Choco. My sister loved me more than anything in the world.

 

My sister still can’t forget me.

 

That’s why even now she’s not eating or drinking, just looking at me.

 

My grave is really big too, you know?

 

But my voice couldn’t echo out to the outside.

 

My chest felt so stuffy it seemed like it would burst.

 

‘But I can overcome this!’

 

Just hearing voices like this doesn’t even count as a trial.

 

‘They said it would be painful memories, but it’s nothing much!’

 

I was brave.

 

It was when I was gripping the Holy Grail’s handle tightly until blood rushed to my hands.

 

Pure white light enveloped my entire body.

 

The pure white light swirled around me warmly and gently.

 

The feeling of my whole body’s vitality being charged to 100%!

 

Just like becoming a baby puppy drinking milk in Mother’s embrace, cozy and soft!

 

“So warm…”

 

As I murmured softly, the pure white light was gradually absorbed into my body.

 

And I closed my eyes tightly then opened them.

 

At that moment, I could instinctively tell.

 

“This light is my real special ability!”

 

I didn’t know exactly what my special ability was!

 

The light that slightly leaked through my fingers whenever I got close to Sister was my special ability.

 

“Amazing!”

 

My sister is darkness.

 

I am light.

 

Whenever I get close to Sister, my special ability gradually manifests.

 

‘Is this God’s Trial Ground?’

 

I tilted my head and continued walking inside the Mana Stream.

 

When my mind had become clear and I opened my eyes wide.

 

Finally, what was called God’s Trial Ground appeared before my eyes.

 

But it was very different from what I had expected.

 

‘Huh, this is Dog Star!’

 

I opened my eyes wide and looked around.

 

‘It’s not scary at all!’

 

Because I’m meeting with Dog God!

 

But Dog God wasn’t there, and countless dogs came running toward me.

 

“Coco!”

 

“Huh, Cherry! Ryan’s here too?”

 

I giggled and stretched out my hand.

 

“I got a Light Ability? I’m super cool!”

 

“Wow!”

 

The dogs spun around me in circles, congratulating me.

 

All of them clearly raising their tails in ‘Proud Tail’ position!

 

“Coco, do you know how amazing Light Ability is?”

 

“Huh? Yeah! My hands just sparkle! Light shoots out!”

 

“…That’s not it. We secretly looked at the future without Dog God knowing? But the ‘Light Ability’ you have is amazing, Coco. It has Healing Power, Purification Power, and… too. Oh, you won’t be able to hear this part. Anyway, humans will desperately covet you in the future!”

 

Right at that moment.

 

The brown poodle, Ryan, spoke solemnly.

 

“That’s right, Coco. You’ll die because of that Light Ability.”

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