The Dutiful Kid Who Saved the Villainous Family - Chapter 152

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Episode 152

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Unlike the Northern Region, the eastern Jarkvel Domain with its gentle mountain terrain had one relatively high ridge.

A place called ‘Mt. Jackbel’.

Berry spent his days exterminating demons and his nights studying distortion abilities.

“…Is that good enough?”

Berry looked at the broken wood and grinned.

‘I should take this as firewood.’

After putting the wood pieces into the bag he brought, he adjusted the bag’s straps.

Bending wood had become so easy that he could do it without even moving his fingers.

But Berry’s goal was to move an entire mountain.

‘I need the ability to move mountains if I’m going to truly protect Lady Airi.’

With a somewhat gloomy heart, Berry climbed up the mountain with large strides.

The very top of the mountain.

From there, he could even see the amusement park where he had played with Airi.

Berry shouted loudly toward the bottom of the mountain.

“Take care!”

Even though Airi wouldn’t be able to hear it….

Like an echo returning, his voice resonated and spread.

“Take-care-“

For over a year, Berry had waited for Airi every single day.

The seven-year-old boy became eight years old, gradually growing accustomed to the pain of loss.

But what he couldn’t get used to was the self-loathing directed at himself.

‘To Lady Airi, I would be last.’

Even among those who protect from behind, he’d probably be at the very bottom.

Because he was that weak.

But….

“I miss you….”

The Young Boy’s very small voice seeped into the mountain.

Today too, it would be nothing more than a whisper that no one would hear, just like always.

Berry let out a deep sigh.

Like white breath, his hope for Airi’s return seemed to scatter into pieces.

‘Let’s go down now.’

Berry gripped his bag straps and came down the ridge a little, entering the cabin.

The Jackbel Mountain Ranger’s Cabin.

It was a cozy Space where those lost on the mountain would stay temporarily, and small birds would come looking for food.

Berry skillfully arranged the food he had brought in his bag inside the cabin.

‘Just in case Lady Airi gets lost on this mountain later.’

Even though he knew that wouldn’t happen, he kept making assumptions about everything.

With a somewhat bitter expression, Berry tried to open the cabin Door.

Thinking it was time to go home and sleep again for tomorrow.

But just then.

“Oh my, this is killing me!”

…What?

A voice that was somehow familiar yet wistful reached his ears.

Berry looked around.

“Phew, climbing all the way up the mountain…. Finally found it!”

Just as the flustered Berry was about to step back.

“Ack! Don’t step on me!”

Berry quickly looked down at the floor.

There was Cookie.

In his hands, he was clutching the warm bread that Berry had just set down.

“Wh, who are you?”

Then Cookie moved and glared at him!

“You, you don’t know me? This body? This great body? The companion of a tremendous hero, a being who left giant footprints in this world, and who has been watching over you all this time?!”

This is strange.

Why do I feel sorry?

Berry asked carefully.

“…S, sorry, but who are you?”

“I’m Airi’s summoned beast, Cookie!”

Cookie beat his chest as if frustrated, then recited everything that had happened like a rap.

“…and that’s it! Now is that proof enough?”

“….”

Compressing the past years into a heroic tale took a good 10 minutes.

‘I don’t exactly understand what this is all about, but….’

Berry was still an innocent Young Boy who didn’t know how to easily suspect others.

‘If it’s Lady Airi, she would definitely have such a strange and amazing Cookie summoned beast!’

It was entirely possible.

But there was just one thing he was curious about….

“Um…. What about Lady Airi?”

…Why she had only sent Cookie.

Could Lady Airi not come to see Berry?

Watching Berry try to hide his disappointed expression, Cookie put on airs.

“Airi couldn’t come with me. Only I could temporarily leave the Papal States.”

Then he made an “ahem” sound.

“Now, shall I tell you how Airi is doing?”

“Yes, yes!”

“Oh, right. Let’s sit down first!”

Berry quickly placed Cookie on his hand.

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