The Oracle of the Villainous Baby - Chapter 46

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Chapter 46
Among the Demon Clan, those who ascend to the highest echelons possess a mastery of human disguise so seamless it becomes second nature.
Even among their own kind, lower-ranking Demon Clan members often fail to perceive their true nature. This was precisely why Kiriel had remained oblivious.
The Man’s disguise was far more refined than Bunny’s own.
“What’s this now… I am Barrian, newly hired as the Young Lady’s personal guard knight as of today…”
Bunny’s eyes blinked once.
Her pupils then split vertically, before flooding with a crimson hue that gradually faded back to normal.
『Stop. It’s you, isn’t it? Chef Holiholi.』
The fluent Demon Clan tongue that tumbled from Bunny’s lips made Barrian pause, his lips stretching into a grin.
“Kekeke…”
Sharp fangs protruded from his mouth, his eyes gleaming before they too transformed into a vivid crimson tinged with the viscosity of blood.
Barrian chuckled softly as he locked the door, then approached Bunny with unhurried grace.
『I’m not certain what “Holiholi” means, but yes, I was the one who cast the enchantment upon the Chef. It was merely a game, a jest. I only wished to offer my respects to the Young Lady… or rather, to our great Divine Being.』
Barrian strode forward and knelt on one knee before Bunny.
With one hand placed over his heart, he bowed his head deeply before the child perched upon the bed. Two large, pitch-black horns rose from atop his head.
『Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Belial, the new breath of the Demon Realm, its center and source, the small moon beneath the black night. I am the fourth of the Seven Pillars of Demon Realm.』
『Yeah, hello. But I can’t go right now. Luriel said I have to become a wonderful adult here before I can become the Demon King. So I can’t go.』
At Bunny’s words, Barrian—or rather, Belial—slowly lifted his head, his hand still pressed to his chest, and smiled softly.
『I understand. I have waited for you here all this time. Until the day you grow, become king, and reign once more beneath the night sky. I, Belial, shall serve you as my master and stand by your side in counsel.』
『Why?』
At Bunny’s innocent question, Belial answered not with words but with a gentle smile.
Silently, he took her small hand and brought it to his lips, kissing the back of it with utmost care.
Bunny did not press further.
“Bunny, I’m pretending to be human here like Luri said. I have to become a wonderful adult, so don’t get in the way.”
“Of course! I’ll keep it secret and stand by your side as a human knight. By the way, you’re truly as adorable and soft and lovely as I’ve heard. Sigh… how do you manage to look so much like a doll?”
Belial concealed the horns that had risen from his head and retracted his sharp fangs before standing, lifting Bunny effortlessly into his arms.
“Barri.”
“Yes, Young Lady.”
Belial set Bunny down gently, his smile bright, and crouched before the child as he responded.
“Do you know Luri?”
Belial stiffened at Bunny’s question.
His expression grew somewhat shadowed, and he smiled faintly before curling his lips upward in a gentle nod.
“Yes, I know her. It was she who informed me that the small moon dwells here. She instructed me to come and care for you well.”
At Belial’s words, Bunny’s face brightened considerably.
The radiant expression that bloomed across the child’s features made Belial pause.
“Is it true? Is Luri strong? Bunny is incredibly strong… Is Luri strong too? When Bunny becomes an adult, I’ll see Luri again. Will you tell her that Luri has to be strong too?”
“…”
Belial stared down at Bunny, his eyes wide, for a long moment.
He drew in a silent breath, and only when Bunny tugged at his sleeve from below did his eyes slowly blink.
“Well. I haven’t seen her in quite some time. She warned me not to even think of seeing her face unless I ensure the small moon becomes king safely. Sigh.”
Belial, who had relaxed his expression and crouched down before me, let out a heavy sigh. I nodded calmly in response.
“It’s fine. Bunny will become a magnificent adult soon. I’ll become a great Demon King.”
At my gesture of giving a thumbs up, Belial nodded with a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
“To do that, you’ll first need to win at the Sungwi Tournament.”
“The Sungwi Tournament?”
“Yeah. Fight with Divine Beasts. If you get first place, Bunny hits the jackpot.”
Luri said this.
Life is all about that one crucial moment.
I would seize my chance here at the Sungwi Tournament, claim first place, and rise to the very top.
I thumped my chest as I spoke. Belial watched me in silence for a moment, then slowly nodded.
“Do you have a Divine Beast?”
“Yeah. This one’s Bunny’s Divine Beast.”
“…Is it a chick?”
“No! It’s the Heu-Gyeom Dragon!”
“The Heu-Gyeom Dragon…?”
Belial turned his head to look at the Small Bird.
The chick-like Small Bird was sprawled across a pillow, sleeping soundly with soft snores.
“Oh, the Heugyeomryong! What a magnificent and dignified name! With such a master, it will naturally claim first place against these foolish humans. And even if it doesn’t, I, Belial, will make it happen.”
Belial spoke with a broad smile.
At his words, my nose lifted proudly as I giggled and nodded.
“You wouldn’t understand, but the Young Master will face hardships beyond imagination. That’s why I must change that fate. It’s unthinkable for someone this adorable to suffer such misfortune.”
“…So you’re saying you’ll leave?”
“You’ll survive without me, but the Young Master cannot. I’m sorry.”
A memory suddenly surfaced, and Belial slowly lifted his head.
The crimson sunset visible through the window burned vividly in his vision.
Three months remained until the ranking tournament.
I decided to begin intensive training.
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“Go, Heu-Gyeom Dragon!!”
“Squeak!!”
Flap, flap.
The Small Bird flew with determination and rammed its body into a small apple hanging from the Apple Tree.
The apple swayed back and forth, and the Small Bird tumbled to the ground with a thud.
The apple didn’t fall—only my Divine Beast crashed to the ground headfirst.
My eyes narrowed.
“…Bunny’s Heu-Gyeom Dragon is too weak.”
At this rate, no matter how I thought about it, first place seemed impossible.
“Oh, this tastes better than I expected. I thought it would be low-quality food, but it’s surprisingly good. Ah, nice to meet you. I’m Kalvad Yudia, son of Klein Yudia, the Holy Knight Order commander.”
“A beast raised by the family can even speak? Honestly, I didn’t expect you to be adopted… My uncle is quite eccentric. Judging by how you were beaten during the ranking tournament, your education seems lacking.”
“Is this shoddy food because you’re a bastard? It suits you. Squatting on the ground selling things.”
This is why that irritating Kalbad is so hard to deal with.
“Young Master, this is something you could make your life motto. If you get hit once, you should hit back ten times.”
“Why?”
“Because that’s life. Rather than become a pushover, you should become a mad… no, a mad dog instead. Woof woof. You understand?”
“Yes!”
‘Maybe I need to become a mad dog too.’
It was then that Bunny, her expression grave, was rubbing her chin with her small hands.
Crack.
At the sound of something shattering violently, I turned my head to see Allen’s enormous serpent coiling around a tree far larger than my father and tearing it to pieces.
I glanced sideways and looked back at my Divine Beast.
“Chirp!”
The phoenix struck its own chest with its small wings as if to say trust only me.
When I lifted my head, the apple was still hanging there.
“…Heu-Gyeom Dragon is weak…”
Bunny sighed deeply and trudged over to pick up the Red Sparrow rolling around in the bushes, placing it back on her shoulder.
“Chirp?”
“I don’t know. I’ll just check Luri’s notebook.”

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