Pegasus’ Little One Wants to Be Carefree!
CHAPTER 95……………………………………….
“Don’t say bad things to Kaidan.”
“Oh dear, it seems I’ve upset the Saintess’ mood.”
At Lin’s words, Priest Paine furrowed his brows awkwardly and stepped back.
Thinking of Kaidan Tigris’ current status here—Lin Pegasus’ prospective fiancé—Paine wore a look of apology.
Of course, his attention was entirely on Lin.
“I apologize. As a servant meant to assist the Saintess, rather than easing your mind, I’ve offended you…”
True to his sly fox-like appearance, Priest Paine’s smooth face effectively conveyed his emotions.
Normally, any beastman would wave off such a worried apology, saying it’s alright. But not Lin.
“That’s a bad thing! You didn’t apologize to Kaidan.”
“Well…”
Lin, who grew up seeing Theodore and had naturally developed immunity to beauty, wasn’t swayed.
Refusing to retract his insult against Kaidan and dodging the issue, the priest earned Lin’s outright disregard for formalities.
Under Lin’s intense golden-eyed gaze, which seemed to demand an apology, Priest Paine’s expression turned uneasy.
He was a priest of the Holy Kingdom. No matter his status, he could show no kindness toward the child of a heretic condemned by His Majesty, the Law King.
When Paine hesitated, merely narrowing his fine brows slightly, Lin could no longer hold back.
“Kaidan needs treatment now! Can a priest do it?”
“Yes. The power we priests are allowed is to purify evil magic. If it’s about cleansing a wicked heart, yes, but for the body…”
“So… you can’t?”
Frustrated, Lin cut off Paine’s words, demanding a clear answer.
“…Yes. That is correct.”
With slight discomfort, Paine confirmed.
Sacred power was meant to purify tainted beings, not to tend to ordinary human injuries—those were trivial matters for a doctor.
Phew.
Exhaling softly, Lin quickly passed Paine to look for a familiar face.
“Uncle Theo! Kaidan—!”
“Yes, I heard. Let’s take him to the physician. It’s fastest to treat him in the infirmary.”
Meeting Lin’s anxious gaze, Theodore responded immediately.
Since the priest’s prayers couldn’t heal Kaidan’s wounds instantly, Lin had no interest in the visitors from the Holy Kingdom.
The calls of “Saintess” meant nothing to her either.
“Wait! Saintess, our village—”
“…”
Theodore stepped in front of Priest Paine, who was reaching toward Lin.
His gaze, cast downward without a word, naturally intimidated everyone due to his tall frame.
Without realizing it, Paine stepped back, and Theodore moved to stand beside Lin.
“Is the stretcher ready?”
Regardless of personal preference, Theodore prioritized the treatment of Kaidan Tigris, a child Lin’s age.
Seeing Kaidan’s condition on the carriage, Theodore frowned.
Such a young child with injuries like that…
He had experienced similar wounds in his youth, which only reinforced his belief that children of that age must be protected.
“Acting Head of the Pegasus Household, you are aware we are official envoys sent by His Majesty, the Law King of the Holy Kingdom, correct?”
“Of course.”
Paine’s gentle tone seemed to politely reiterate that, as official visitors, they deserved proper treatment.
Theodore replied without hesitation.
“You also know that the severely injured Tigris is the prospective fiancé of our Pegasus heir, yes?”
“Hmm…”
Kaidan, badly injured and staying at Pegasus Castle as Lin’s betrothed, was under their responsibility.
Thus, anyone with eyes could understand what must be prioritized.
At Theodore’s words, Paine’s mouth fell silent.
“Sir! The stretcher is ready.”
“Good. Transfer the patient as is.”
Following Theodore’s command, the Pegasus household moved quickly.
Carefully placing the still unconscious Kaidan, in his black beastman form, onto the stretcher, they swiftly headed for the infirmary.
“…”
After the Pegasus household disappeared, the priestly group was left idly near the front gate, blinking blankly.
‘Turned away at the gate.’
The smile Priest Paine had maintained cracked at receiving such treatment for the first time.
“Is this how we’re treated even when sent by His Majesty? Even if it’s the Saintess—”
“Enough.”
When one of the priests voiced dissatisfaction, Paine immediately cut him off.
“Mind your reckless words, all of you.”
The fox-like gaze, devoid of amusement, fell on the complainer, who swallowed his protest in surprise.
Paine then turned his attention toward Pegasus Castle.
‘The Saintess shields the unbeliever.’
His eyes, concealing his true thoughts, reflected light like glass beads.
“Phew. The urgent treatment is complete.”
“Kaidan, are you okay?”
“Yes. It was indeed a serious wound, but as beastmen, his body is strong. With proper treatment and sufficient rest, he’ll recover quickly.”
The attending physician reassured her not to worry, yet Lin’s eyes remained fixated on Kaidan’s pale face.
‘Kaidan…’
After treatment, Kaidan, now back in human form, remained unconscious, lying in bed as if asleep.
Lin hated seeing someone so pale, lying as if dead.
“Lin. I’ll be back shortly.”
“Yes…”
“The Saintess shouldn’t stay here too long either… No, stay wherever your heart is at ease.”
Worried about Lin remaining motionless, Theodore spoke again before leaving for urgent duties.
Lin nodded, still staring at Kaidan’s face, acknowledging his words as she left the room.
“Get better soon, Kaidan.”
Beside him, Lin held the boy’s hand tightly.
Hoping that her giraffe energy, which enhances the effect of herbs, would also boost Kaidan’s healing.
“I’ve gathered lots of happiness. I’ll give some of that power to you too, Kaidan.”
Even without fully understanding what she could do, Lin massaged Kaidan’s hand, giving it strength.
“You know? In another world, a Saint King appears and the giraffe seeks them out.”
And I’m a giraffe too.
Lin pictured the original Kaidan in her mind.
“Heroes aren’t like Saint Kings too?”
It was a sudden thought, but not so different. Kaidan also sought to bring peace as a hero.
‘Then maybe, like the giraffe blesses the Saint King, I can help Kaidan too.’
With that thought, Lin tried to channel her energy into Kaidan.
[Lin… You can’t give divine power like that.]
Caligo, watching, warned her that divine power couldn’t be used this way for healing.
“…”
Yet she couldn’t just do nothing while Kaidan lay before her.
Wanting to do something, Lin held his hand tightly.
Finally.
“Kaidan…!”
Trembling, Kaidan’s long lashes fluttered, revealing his red eyes.
“Kaidan, are you awake?”
“…”
“It’s okay now. This is our castle’s infirmary. We’ve treated your wounds. You’ll be fine soon!”
Lin spoke rapidly to Kaidan, wanting to ease his anxiety.
Even if she herself was most anxious, she focused on reassuring him that everything was safe.
“…Lin.”
“Yes! Kaidan!”
“I’m here!”
Hearing Kaidan’s lips move and utter her name, Lin smiled and squeezed his hand tightly, affirming her presence.
Kaidan, swallowing to moisten his dry mouth, spoke in a clear, determined voice, despite halting words.
“Saintess… don’t call me that.”
