The Dragon Family’s Beloved Baby Cat - Chapter 109

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Chapter 109

[On what grounds do you mention the Heavenly Deity?]

Inhoryeong sharply questioned Sayeongryeong.

[Do you think a mere human can change a Guardian Spirit? Moreover, that child has been healing other spiritual beings all this time.]

Sayeongryeong answered calmly.

[That’s correct. Until now, that child has single-handedly treated the curse that the Emperor spread among the spiritual beings.]

Jinryongnyeong also testified to Moa’s abilities.

[That child possesses divine power despite not being of imperial bloodline. She’s completely filled with the Heavenly Deity’s fragrance.]

[I see, she’s definitely not of imperial lineage.]

The Guardian Spirits tilted their heads and observed Moa intently.

[The relationship between the child and the Heavenly Deity is still just speculation. Nothing is certain.]

Haejeoryeong spoke diplomatically while sending a gentle gaze toward Moa.

[But it can’t be ignored either.]

Inhoryeong stared directly at Moa.

[The power to heal spiritual beings and Guardian Spirits. It’s certainly not the power of an ordinary human.]

Miyangnyeong, who had been studying Moa as if she might fall into her gaze, slowly approached Moa.

As the massive Guardian Spirit filled her vision, Moa gasped and inhaled sharply.

However, with the gentle appearance of a sheep, it wasn’t frightening.

[Wait.]

With a soft but clear voice, Miyangnyeong brought the assembly to a halt.

[I sense a strange energy from this child.]

‘Strange energy?’

Moa blinked her eyes.

[Something that disappeared long ago… Hmm?]

Miyangnyeong’s eyes narrowed.

[It seems like traces of Myoto.]

The assembly stirred greatly.

[Myoto, you say?]

[What do you mean by that?]

Shinhoryeong asked sharply.

Miyangnyeong didn’t answer and stared directly at Moa.

[Human child. Do you happen to know where you came from?]

“Me?”

Moa trailed off.

“I’m… the youngest of the Jinryong Clan. Originally, I came from Seedling Orphanage.”

[I see…]

Miyangnyeong was about to say something more but closed her mouth.

The now-sealed Myotolyeong and Miyangnyeong had been close friends.

Somehow there was a very faint scent of her dear friend that made her happy, but since she wasn’t certain, she simply stepped back.

Myotolyeong, who had possessed prophetic abilities, had always been tight-lipped, so even as close friends, she had never spoken clearly about anything.

[It’s nothing. Just an old one’s delusion.]

Watching Miyangnyeong return to her original position, Moa’s heart felt strangely unsettled.

‘Myoto? Could it be related to that statue?’

Miyangnyeong’s question about where she came from also strangely pricked at Moa’s heart.

Moa, who grew up at Seedling Orphanage.

Having no parents was no different from not knowing one’s origins.

It also meant that even if questions about herself arose, there was no one to answer them.

‘…Why do I have divine power?’

At the sudden question that came to mind, Moa’s head tilted seriously.

When she met Goseol, she had transformed into a cat.

It was the same when she touched Danhwi.

Why was she the only one who possessed divine power that only imperial family members should have? Why did she react so well with divine power?

‘When the Heavenly Deity sent me to this place, did they do something to me?’

If not that.

‘…Could it be that I was originally a child born in this world?’

The moment she thought that, Moa shook her head.

It was too absurd a thought.

But strangely, one corner of her heart felt uneasy.

[Now, let’s return to the main topic.]

Jinryongnyeong’s voice rang out.

It was to organize the time being wasted as everyone murmured about trying to figure out Moa’s identity.

[We must build a barrier to protect that child. The thirteenth one’s power alone is insufficient.]

[So?]

Inhoryeong asked.

[Please lend a little of everyone’s power. It’s a barrier to seal and protect the child’s power until she becomes an adult. It will gradually release after the coming-of-age ceremony.]

The Guardian Spirits looked at each other.

Must all the Guardian Spirits lend their power for the sake of one human?

[If everyone will help. I’ll add Myotolyeong’s share as well.]

Miyangnyeong proposed first.

Following that, the Guardian Spirits who were close to Moa also agreed, and surprisingly, even Inhoryeong and Shinhoryeong, who remained last, agreed after looking at Moa intently.

In the case of Ohaeryeong, who had declined and found it difficult to contribute much power, Jinryongnyeong decided to contribute a little more.

[…Thank you.]

Jinryongnyeong, who had wanted to give the child a great gift, bowed deeply to everyone.

Soon, each Guardian Spirit began emitting their respective lights.

Golden light, blue light, red light, silver light…

Eleven streams of light gently enveloped Moa and Somi.

“Wow…!”

Moa opened her eyes wide and looked at the light surrounding her.

It was warm, as if her entire family was embracing her.

‘Thank goodness. Since we have time until Moa grows up, I won’t break immediately.’

Somi, whose body had been developing larger cracks, breathed a sigh of relief.

[It’s done now.]

Jinryongnyeong said.

[Until you become an adult, this barrier will protect you.]

Moa bowed her head respectfully.

“Thank you, grandmothers and grandfathers!”

[She is quite adorable.]

Even while snorting, Inhoryeong’s eyes softened slightly.

[And the existence of the thirteenth Guardian Spirit will remain secret for now.]

Jinryongnyeong declared.

[The moment we announce it, the Emperor will target her and the surface world will become chaotic. Let’s wait until the time is right.]

[Agreed.]

The Guardian Spirits nodded their heads.

[Then this 12 Zodiac Meeting ends here…]

“Excuse me! Wait a moment!”

Moa raised her hand high.

Worried that she might not be visible because she was small, she deliberately jumped up and down while waving her hand frantically as if telling them to look here.

The Guardian Spirits’ gazes all focused on Moa at once.

“I have just one more question!”

[What is it?]

Inhoryeong narrowed his eyes.

“The current Emperor became Emperor by doing bad things. I’m certain of it. But you still can’t drive him out?”

Moa asked clearly.

Then Jinryongnyeong answered heavily.

[But he has already proclaimed it to the world and become Emperor. Without Myotolyeong, we cannot depose him with our power alone.]

“I heard that earlier and understand. But you know, Older Brother Danhwi is really working hard!”

[Danhwi?]

Jinryongnyeong asked.

It was the current Crown Prince’s name, but the Guardian Spirits weren’t particularly interested in humans to begin with.

There were even Guardian Spirits who got confused about their own manor head’s name.

“Oh my, I mean Crown Prince Older Brother! Even while trapped by that bad older brother, he’s not giving up. Sister Rin too, and all our family members are working hard together!”

Moa explained about Danhwi and then shouted with strength in her voice.

“Can’t you help just a little? You don’t have to do it directly, just a little!”

[Just a little, what exactly do you want us to help with?]

Shinhoryeong tilted his head.

“I’m so worried about Older Brother Danhwi. He escaped from that villain and went to the battlefield. But older brother is still just a child too…”

Moa’s eyes became slightly red.

“Goseol too. He’s older brother’s spirit beast, but the Emperor is trying to steal him and has locked him up in the Imperial Palace. Being separated like that must be really hard.”

[He imprisoned the Emperor’s spirit beast? But why are you saying it’s the Crown Prince’s spirit beast?]

To Miyangnyeong who opened her eyes wide, Moa briefly explained the situation.

Then everyone let out small sighs.

[The buttons were wrong from the very beginning. Is this also the Heavenly Deity’s will? Even so, it’s beyond our hands now…]

This was a point where Myotolyeong’s empty seat became very regrettable.

Of course, Moa instinctively was certain that even if the Twelve Families Council could depose the Emperor, the villain wouldn’t step down gracefully, so she wasn’t disappointed.

“So, if grandmothers and grandfathers help a little, the Heavenly Deity won’t go ‘You rascals!’ right? Please prevent the Emperor from touching Goseol! And watch over Older Brother Danhwi sometimes too. Please? I’m begging you!”

Moa shouted boldly and bowed deeply at the waist.

Her waist bent down as much as her earnest heart, folding completely in half.

Heavy silence flowed.

[…What an impudent thing.]

Inhoryeong snorted.

But his voice contained strange admiration rather than annoyance.

[The little one is quite bold.]

[A mere human brat daring to make requests to Guardian Spirits!]

Shinhoryeong laughed heartily.

[But she’s not wrong though!]

Jaseoryeong said while squeaking.

[This smart one is my baby!]

Somi rubbed her head against Moa as if proud and shouted.

Inhoryeong looked down at Moa and said.

[I heard news that the Crown Prince arrived at Inhoesega.]

Moa’s head shot up.

Even so, he was too young to send straight to the battlefield, so it was decided he would receive basic training at Inhoesega first.

Originally, Inhoesega’s territory was located at a strategic point that could serve as a supply base.

[Every time that human goes to and from Inhoesega, I’ll check on him. Well, if he’s a commendable human, a simple blessing or so isn’t difficult.]

“Really?!”

Moa’s eyes sparkled.

[I can’t openly protect him. But I can do something like watching over him.]

Inhoryeong snorted.

[I like bold ones.]

“Thank you, Tiger Grandfather! I’ll definitely get a sturdy box and come visit!”

Moa jumped up and down with joy and shouted.

Not understanding Moa’s box talk, Inhoryeong stood his whiskers up stiffly as if pleased.

[And about the spirit beast…]

Jinryongnyeong said, changing the atmosphere.

[If the Emperor is targeting it, how about sneaking it out? To somewhere the Emperor can absolutely never reach.]

Jinryongnyeong’s gaze turned to Moa as if expecting a joyful voice.

‘Somewhere he can absolutely never reach?’

Moa tilted her head.

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