The Dragon Family’s Beloved Baby Cat - Chapter 104

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Chapter 104

Rumble rumble, clatter clatter.

Throughout the entire carriage ride, Moa had been showered with compliments from her whole family about how pretty, adorable, and angelic she was, making her feel quite pleased with herself as they arrived in front of Saryeom House.

“It’s even more fun because Grandfather came along too.”

When Moa said this with a giggle, Jin Wonbaek cleared his throat with a “Ahem,” but answered with a face glowing with good mood.

“One must always attend others’ ceremonial occasions.”

Thanks to this, the whole family had come out together like an outing, making Moa even happier.

Moa got out of the carriage and looked up at the main gate of Saryeom House.

‘Huh?’

The atmosphere was different.

When she had come before, it felt somehow gloomy and depressing, but now it was different.

Purple silk was hung everywhere, and the servants’ faces also had vitality.

‘The snake clan has completely returned to normal too!’

While Moa was looking around happily, a familiar face walked over from ahead to greet the Jinryong Clan members.

It was Rin. Rin, wearing the head of house’s formal attire lavishly over her slender girl’s body to give an imposing presence, looked much more confident.

The shadows under her eyes had deepened, probably from being busy with work to restore the clan to normal, but her shoulders were much straighter.

“Thank you for coming. Welcome.”

Rin first greeted Jin Saheon.

“Congratulations, Head of Saryeom.”

“Thank you.”

After Rin bowed her head, she also greeted the other people including Jin Wonbaek and Jaseonghwa.

Finally, her gaze reached Moa.

“Welcome, Moa.”

“Sister Rin!”

Moa let go of her grandfather’s hand and took a couple steps forward to grasp Rin’s hands.

“You look really cool today!”

“Hehe, thank you.”

The corners of Rin’s mouth naturally turned up.

Moa didn’t miss that.

‘She smiled!’

It was different from her usual smile that seemed like she might go “Ohohoho.”

Though more sinister, it was much more natural, showing that Rin was truly enjoying herself right now.

While Moa was grinning, someone peeked their head out from behind Rin.

“Sister, is this kid that benefactor?”

Moa turned her head.

A small boy was standing behind Rin’s voluminous dress.

He appeared to be about the same age as Moa, with neat black hair and features that were slightly fox-like with upturned eyes.

‘I know who this is!’

Moa looked at the boy with curious eyes.

He had a face similar to Rin’s, but the atmosphere was completely different.

If Rin was like a blade of frost, this child was like a fox with a smile.

“Saryeom Joon.”

Rin called his name coldly.

“Don’t be rude in front of guests.”

“Aw, sister. Is greeting someone also being rude?”

Joon came forward in front of Moa with a bright smile.

“Hi? I’m Joon. The youngest of Saryeom House.”

“Oh! I’m the youngest too!”

“I know. Sister talks about you all the time.”

While Joon spoke casually, Rin took the lead saying she would guide them to the banquet hall.

While the adults and Rin exchanged words like “Thank you for the head of house personally coming out to greet us” and “That means Jinryong Clan is an important honored guest.”

Moa headed to the banquet hall with her brothers on the left and Joon on the right.

“But you…”

Joon spoke to Moa in a small voice.

“Hmm?”

“You’re smaller than I thought.”

At those words, Moa’s eyes narrowed.

“I’m not small.”

“But you are small?”

Joon placed his palm above Moa’s head as if comparing their heights.

“Usually girls are taller when they’re young. But right now you’re shorter than me.”

“…It’s just a little bit!”

“Small is still small.”

Joon giggled.

“How cute, little one.”

“I’m not little! We’re the same age!”

“Even if we’re the same age, if you’re small, you’re little.”

Moa puffed out her cheeks.

This guy is annoying from the first meeting!

“Hey, I’m the only one who can call my little one ‘little.'”

Yeongang, who was standing beside them, shook his head and stopped Joon.

Jin Dowoon was enjoying the sight of Moa’s puffed-up cheeks since it was Saryeom House’s good day and Moa’s sulking looked different.

“Yes.”

Joon shrugged and backed down.

But the corners of his mouth were still turned up.

“Hmph, brother.”

Moa stuck even closer to Yeongang who had taken her side and glared at Joon.

‘Is he really Sister Rin’s brother? Why are they so different?’

Moa had completely forgotten all of Rin’s unfavorable first impressions that she had accumulated.

***

The place where the feast for the inauguration ceremony was being held was the main hall of Saryeom House.

When Moa entered, she could see that many people had already gathered.

Since relatively small spirit beasts could be brought along, there were also plenty of various spirit beasts.

‘Wow, a squirrel! There’s even a sheep!’

She also saw familiar faces.

Whether to build relationships or for whatever reason, all of the Twelve Families had gathered.

“Moa!”

Someone waved their hand and called out to Moa.

It was Haesoo. Haesoo, who had been sitting on the Haejeo Family side, walked toward Moa.

“Brother Su!”

Moa smiled as brightly as Haesoo’s silver hair that sparkled under the sunlight.

‘Huh?’

Haesoo seemed different somehow, so Moa narrowed her eyes and tilted her head.

Haesoo walked over calmly and stopped at an appropriate distance.

‘Why isn’t he sticking close?’

Usually he would have run over shouting “Moa!” and tried to stick right next to her.

“Have you been well?”

What’s with this brother.

Moa looked at Haesoo with a suspicious expression.

“Brother, are you sick somewhere?”

“No. Why?”

“It’s strange.”

Moa looked up at Haesoo.

Haesoo tried hard to maintain a dignified smile.

‘Endure it. You have to endure it. They said you won’t get points if you cling shamelessly.’

When he went home and asked his peers among the Gasal for advice, they all said he shouldn’t be so pushy.

He needed to show a dignified, considerate, and cool image.

They said if he pushed her away moderately, she would become curious and approach him.

“I just became a bit more mature.”

Haesoo answered with dignity.

“…Liar.”

“It’s true though?”

“Your face is twitching, oppa.”

At Moa’s observation, the corners of Haesoo’s eyes trembled.

Normally, he would have already stuck right next to her and kept others from approaching, so it was difficult to endure.

‘Has oppa also entered that phase?’

That ‘phase’ she had thought of while looking at Dowoon!

The ‘I’m an adult now disease’ that all older brothers and sisters go through at least once.

Thinking about it that way, everything made sense.

“Don’t worry, oppa. I’ll protect you.”

Moa spoke with determination, remembering how the older sisters at the orphanage used to kick their blankets and walls saying ‘Someone should have stopped me back then!’

She planned to definitely stop Haesoo if he did anything strange, so he wouldn’t end up making holes in his blanket.

Unaware that Moa was having a strange misunderstanding, Haesoo shuddered with an ominous feeling for some reason.

“Hmm?”

Joon, who had been watching the two’s conversation, stared intently at Haesoo with interested eyes.

“What, are you acting?”

“…What?”

“I’ve been watching since earlier, and you’re really holding back.”

Joon giggled.

Haesoo, who had been introduced to Joon when they entered earlier, narrowed his eyes.

Although Moa had already seen through him at their first meeting, he couldn’t bring himself to act according to his true nature here, which was frustrating.

“You’re not normally like this, right? Earlier you were also making a fuss saying ‘When will she come?’ I could see you were forcing yourself to act dignified.”

At Joon’s observation, Haesoo’s face turned slightly red.

He was caught.

“Oppa, were you acting?”

Moa’s eyes widened.

“…No, well.”

“Are you in a drama, oppa?!”

“That… Sigh.”

Instead of answering the incomprehensible question, Haesoo looked up at the sky.

The sky was unnecessarily clear and blue.

Operation transformation into a dignified image – failed before it could even begin.

***

Drums sounded to announce the start of the inauguration ceremony.

As the surroundings became quiet, Rin stepped onto the platform.

Her jet-black hair was skillfully pinned up, making her look more mature than her age.

The Head of the Manor’s formal attire suited her very well.

She looked like someone who should have been in that position from the beginning.

“I thank everyone who attended today and graced this occasion with your presence.”

Rin’s voice was cold but clear.

“From today, I inherit the position of Head of Saryeom House.”

Rin paused briefly, then continued.

“Saryeom House has spent dark years over the past few years.”

Unfortunate stories related to the cold blood disease came to Rin’s mind.

“I deeply thank those who helped dispel that darkness.”

Rin’s gaze briefly swept toward Moa.

Moa flinched for a moment, then waved her hand like a butterfly.

“From now on, Saryeom House will correct the mistakes of the past and walk a new path. Please watch over us.”

Rin bowed her head.

Applause erupted. Moa also clapped enthusiastically following those around her.

‘Rin unnie is so cool!’

That’s when it happened.

“Wait!”

A shout erupted from the entrance of the main hall.

All eyes turned in that direction.

A man in official robes was standing there.

Moa recognized those robes. He was an Imperial Envoy.

“I have come bearing His Majesty’s command!”

The man strode into the main hall.

“Rin of Saryeom House! For the crime of harming your father and usurping the position of Head of the Manor, you are to be bound immediately!”

The main hall froze.

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