-Professor Bert?
-Oh my, Professor Bert?
The two hurriedly lifted their skirts to greet Alice.
Professor, good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
Yes, girls. Good afternoon. Have you had your meal?
Something… hmm. Stepping back a little, it looks like prey desperately begging for mercy.
Ah, Professor Bert was once Director Riken, right?
That’s right.
As expected, a noble lady!
Pefilli clapped her tiny front paw.
It was a barely audible little clap.
“Grrrng. Grrr.”
Seeing that, Alice, feeling pleased, let out a contented little cry.
It seems that Alice is quite pleased that her social circle has broadened, and she feels happy.
Miss Kiti, Pefilli, please do introduce me to your friends instead of yourself, if you don’t mind?
Alice, who used to be a homebody, was worried about her social connections, so she seemed quite happy with this situation now.
She even showed her sharp teeth and entrusted me to Pefilli and Kiti.
Fortunately, the squirrels and sparrows, knowing well that this wolf isn’t a dangerous person, nodded confidently.
“Choo-chu.”
“Bang-bang.”
“Woof-woof.”
And so, our three’s adventure in the courtyard began.
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-How do you find the seating, everyone?
I’m feeling excited right now.
Because.
I have always been just a petty Woof-woof, and to others, I might seem small…
But to them, it’s different.
Because I am carrying the esteemed Lady Pefilli and Lady Kiti on my back!
-Um, Lady Noble. I feel so embarrassed…
-This truly is… I am so sorry.
However, both of them were apologizing as if they were about to die.
But I was simply happy. Wagging my tail vigorously, I beamed happily.
What’s there to be sorry about! I’ve always wanted to do this! I’ve only ever ridden on my brothers’ backs before.
-But…
-And it’s not heavy at all. How are you so feather-light?
Woof-woof~
Even humming a tune, the two looked at each other and eventually broke into a gentle smile.
-If the noble lady says so…
-If it makes you happy, I suppose there’s no helping it. But if you’re uncomfortable, you must tell us.
In the end, I won.
After that, the three of us happily started running around the courtyard.
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-My lady, this is the cafeteria.
-Most of the students don’t want to eat the monster food, so it’s quite empty. Hoho.
Last time we met, I thought Lady Kiti seemed quite shy.
But surprisingly lively—just as I expected, a sparrow.
‘They say sparrows chirp loudly and noisily, reflecting that trait.’
And Lady Pefilli, who I thought would be lively, turned out to be surprisingly shy.
‘Squirrels dash around spryly but are quite timid. That must be reflected in her personality.’
I walked on, thinking once again that the author’s character settings are definitely strange.
By the way, I heard Count Swan has adopted a new monster?
A swan-type monster?
Half story? Half story, right?
Suddenly hearing about a half story, my ears perked up instinctively.
It’s strange. Count Swan wasn’t the type to cheat around.
Exactly. Why would he adopt a son? He already has one.
Their confusion was justified, so I took the opportunity.
Could it be? Since Empress Second Wife can’t bear children, perhaps she’s adopting a son as a substitute for her own?
But both shook their heads naturally.
Even if that were true, there’s no reason for the Second Wife to adopt a prince.
If I had to give a reason, maybe she’s bored and wants a successor someday…?
No, perhaps there’s another reason.
I paused briefly and spoke clearly.
For example, a battle for the throne.
“Bang?”
“Choo-choo?”
The two, surprised, lifted their heads straight.
-But the crown prince has already been decided!
-And even if the succession battle resumes, even if a new prince is born, it’s unlikely he will become emperor.
-That’s right. The accomplishments of Prince Zeroth are truly great.
-…What if Prince Zeroth’s achievements weren’t actually his own?
“Choo?”
“Bang!?”
The two looked at me with wide, shocked eyes.
-What do you mean?
-Well, I’m not sure. Honestly, in the old media, didn’t they say that there’s no evidence for any incident? When you look at it that way…
But I couldn’t say more. A dark, long shadow was cast over me.
And instinctively, as a Lycan, I could feel it.
‘This is snake pheromone, isn’t it!?’
Of course, the pheromone I sense isn’t as intense as that of the Serpens family.
But, as snakes are, and similar to the Serpens, it’s sinister and shadowy!
Feeling that they sensed it too, Pefilli and Kiti also looked displeased. Soon, I heard unbelievable words.
-Hey, dog. What do you mean by that?
Dog.
-How dare you claim that someone else has achieved Prince Zeroth’s accomplishments? Do you want to die?
Right now.
-Anyway, this is why noble ladies shouldn’t be allowed out. They spend every day looking for sweet desserts and pretty clothes, and they know nothing about politics.
To me.
-They think that as long as they’re pretty, everything will go their way… Well, that’s true. So, I’ll ask you.
Dog.
-Lady Pefilli, have you considered my proposal to come as my second concubine?
Did she say that?
I stared blankly at the snake that called me.
“Woof…?”
Goodness, how stupid can one be not to recognize a Lycan noble lady even in her monster form?
Looking closer, it’s a venomous snake, a rattlesnake.
‘If it’s a rattlesnake monster, it must be a decent noble family.’
But if I don’t remember it, hmm, probably an unknown one.
Seeing my grim expression, this snake proudly flicked out its tongue.
-You might be a rookie from some rural backwater, but I am Danvers, the second of the Hennedam family.
-You should know that I am a Lycan noble lady!
Kiti snapped, flapping her wings and bouncing, but whether it’s the Danvers or the Canverson, they only snorted dismissively.
-Nobles wouldn’t come to the academy. And Lycan blood is wolf blood. A tiny dog like you can’t be a Lycan, that’s absurd.
-Can you be so foolish?
-What?
-Oh, did I just say that aloud? Oops.
I quickly covered my mouth with my front paw. The Danvers snorted again.
-How dare you say such things in front of me?
-Are you perhaps a disposable villain? Your lines are too low-level.
-Yes, yes, you brat. What are you saying!!
I stood there, furious, thinking for a moment.
‘Why is such a low-level villain suddenly appearing in front of me?’
In most stories, when such a dumb villain appears, the author usually becomes the scapegoat.
‘Is this some kind of trap?’
But no matter how I looked around, I saw nothing suspicious. It just seemed genuinely stupid.
Perhaps sensing my thoughts, Lady Kiti whispered softly.
-Lady, she’s famous for being a blockhead in the courtyard.
-She’s just someone who relies on her power and acts arrogantly. Nobody treats her well, so don’t bother with her.
That’s very true.
‘Dealing with that kind of person is a waste of time, just ignoring her is better.’
Just as I was about to turn silently and look elsewhere, Danvers suddenly blocked my way.
-You haven’t finished talking, how dare you try to go somewhere!?
People nearby sneaked glances at us.
“…Pyuung.”
There are some humans who need to taste whether it’s dung or miso to know which it is.
‘Stuck like this in the courtyard all day…’
I need to show some serious attitude so they won’t do this again.
I let out a sigh and asked Kiti and Pefilli to get off my back for a moment.
“Choo-choo-”
“Bang-bang!”
As soon as they braced themselves and climbed onto my palms, I straightened my back and coldly said.
“Shall we see your face?”
Hearing my words, he hurriedly reverted from his monster form.
He didn’t disappoint and kept that sinister, snake-like appearance.
Somehow, even a pathetic vibe.
-Lady, I’m sorry. I just… I simply didn’t know!
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