Chapter 120 Catching a cat isn't easy, let's take Siegwen with us...

Leosley kept a close eye on Mainkuhn.

We can't let our little brother get away now that we finally caught him!

"Don't want to eat? No, breakfast is a must, but we can find a private room."

"Hmm... It's normal for him not to eat vegetables and staple foods, but he's even starting to dislike regular barbecue. He's even more picky about food than when he was a child, which is unlike me."

"Well then, try these boiled shrimp. Want to leave? Sorry, I won't let you off the table until you've eaten a certain amount."

Gently understanding his discomfort, but firmly expressing his bottom line, Leosley watched as Mainkuhn, with his cat ears down, irritably bit his fork with his sharp teeth, finally completing the difficult and slow tasks one by one.

Chew, chew, chew... Uh...

[Do you need me to go get the cat food?]

Navelette stood behind Maine, quietly gesturing from the doorway.

[He really doesn't seem to want to eat this food; I could ask the chef to disguise it as an innovative dish.]

Oh, sir.

Leosley wiped his hands clean from peeling the shrimp and gave him a teasing look.

[Leave those arrogant chefs alone! How come you spoil your child even more than I do? What a great dad to Melosin!]

[…Please stop reading entertainment publications that lack factual basis.]

Navelette sighed in exasperation and put her hand to her forehead.

[That's fine, as long as you know your limits.]

[rest assured. ]

No one was more sensible than Leosley when it came to Mainkuhn.

Forcing him to eat normal food isn't about satisfying a desire for control or dominance like some unscrupulous parents do, but because...

[Too thin.]

Leosley stared at Mainkun, who was pursing his lips and swallowing a mouthful of food after a long while, secretly feeling a headache coming on as eating was like torture.

[I noticed it the first time we met, but after taking her naked, I saw she was indeed very thin; she definitely needs to adjust her diet.]

[His height is also significantly behind that of his peers; if this continues, he might become short.]

Maine.

With that thought in mind, Leosley looked directly and sincerely at his brother.

“I have a friend who is a medical professional. She is very gentle and patient and will not hurt you. Would you like her to give you a more comprehensive physical examination?”

[!don't want! ]

Mainkun subconsciously shook his head. Should he hand over his body to someone else to examine? It's not like he's his brother, forget it.

"Can't I? But I really can't rest easy without checking it carefully, and I won't be able to sleep well at night."

Leosley put on a melancholy expression.

"But since Maine is unwilling, then forget it. I'm fine with not being able to sleep well."

[...]

[I'll try to bear it, getting a medical checkup isn't out of the question...]

"Really? That's great. Maine is amazing."

Leosley smiled broadly; he knew he wouldn't be rejected.

[My brother is very happy, so it's worth it for me to endure it.]

The cat was thinking this when it heard the human continue.

"After the physical examination, let's find a scenic spot and talk about your experiences over the years."

[……What? ]

"These past years, from when we parted ways to yesterday's story, I've already told my story. According to the principle of equal exchange, you should also tell yours."

[...]

"It's okay, no matter how long the story is, I will listen patiently."

"Duke, where are you? There are so many rooms here, I can't find you."

Just then, a soft call came from outside, and Leosley got up upon hearing it:

"The head nurse is here. I'll go call her. Sigwen, over here."

"oh!"

Higgin immediately ran over, pushed past him, and looked into the room:

"Where's that cat-like kid? Let me see! ...Huh? Huh? Huh?"

She only saw a resolute figure from behind. The cat-eared boy swiftly opened the window and jumped down without hesitation!

"Duke, your...your brother—?"

"!!!"

Leosley rushed forward to grab it, but missed. He could only watch in shock as Maine landed nimbly on the ground, turned around, and quickly disappeared into the street.

Leosley: "..."

Good heavens! We were watching so closely and we still couldn't keep an eye on him! He disappeared in the blink of an eye when we called someone!

"Don't be sad, think positively."

Higewen peered out the window:

"With such skill, even you didn't react in time, so there shouldn't be any major problems with your body."

"...This brat, I still have so many questions to ask him."

Am I putting too much pressure on him?

Leosley was at a loss when it came to the psychological problems of teenagers, especially those who had been hurt, and didn't know how to solve them.

"Does this mean they don't want to talk about their past? But they can't just jump off a building and run away, that's too dangerous..."

After a few words of reproach, half annoyed and half worried, Leosley immediately packed his things and prepared to leave.

“I’m sorry, Siegwen, I’m sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing. I may need to do some more persuasion with him.”

"I'm fine, anyway I was going to come and greet Mr. Villette. But you, Duke, it's too late to chase after him now."

"It doesn't matter."

Leosley casually pulled the binoculars out of his pocket.

“I have found one of the families he secretly set up outside, and all I have to do now is wait and see.”

Higewen: "???"

People...usually only have one family, right? You're making your brother sound like a fickle, wildcat, and—

"That sounds nice, but isn't this just spying?"

Higewen stood with her hands on her hips, looking at him.

"That's illegal!"

“It seems so… Then Vilette can drag me to Mero Petersburg at any time.”

The Duke of Mello Petersburg said so.

*

[Brother, this is scary.]

[I couldn't refuse him at all, so I had to sneak away. I'm sorry.]

Mainkuhn avoided the gaze of passersby, quickly slipped into his home with his three sons, and found a hat to cover the bandage on his head.

[I was so happy spending time together that I almost forgot something important; I really shouldn't have.]

"Mr. En!"

Linnie was drawn by the sound of the window opening and was both surprised and delighted to see Mainkuhn:

"So you really didn't die! Yay!!"

[Ah, Linnie, long time no see, your words are still as sweet as ever.]

"Brother! What are you saying!"

Lynette punched him lightly, her calm yet barely concealed gaze falling on her guardian's face and body:

"Long time no see, you..."

…How did you become so cute?

"yes."

Linni stared in amazement at his cat's mouth.

"If you had been wearing this outfit, I definitely wouldn't have mistaken you for an assassin... no, I probably still would have..."

"Brother En!"

Fimini didn't care what Mainkuen was wearing; he had already seen through the man's terrifying appearance. He simply rushed over and grabbed his leg.

"You, you, why did it take you so long to come back!"

"!?"

The human child's loud question clearly startled the half-demon, who immediately pressed his ears down:

[I'm so sorry!!]

"Don't apologize! Make a promise!"

The usually shy child suddenly became assertive, refusing to back down in the slightest.

"Promise me you won't suddenly leave for so long next time, it's scary!"

"I...I don't know where to look for you...sob..."

The tough stance didn't last more than a few seconds before intermittent sobbing began, making Mainkuhn tremble with fear. He wanted to comfort her but dared not touch her.

[Huh? Huh? Why are you crying?!]

[I'm sorry, this happened so suddenly... Wait, so I'm important enough to you to make you cry!?]

Seeing Mainkuhn panic and become at a loss, Lynette suddenly turned around and gave Lynette a firm look.

'superior. '

"Waaaaah, Mr. En!"

Linni responded and immediately grabbed Mainkuen's stiff thighs, feigning tears.

"That's outrageous! Leaving the three of us at home like that, we would have been forgotten by the world if it weren't for Mr. Carles's frequent visits!"

Mainkuhn: !!!

[No, don't hug me! Kares... I need to thank him, and I'll find some time to go to the Grey River and beat up a few criminals... Waaah, Linnie, don't cry!]

Mainkuhn was also so frightened he wanted to cry. He had two children hanging on his lap, one really crying and the other pretending to cry. If you included himself, there were three people crying.

The scene is sure to be quite spectacular.

Lynette pondered as she wagged her tail beside them: "Mr. En..."

"!"

Mainkuhn looked at her in horror.

Please don't cry! This family needs someone calm!

“.

Lynette inexplicably felt that she understood what he meant.

Fimini is right, Mr. En is indeed a very understanding person.

Don't worry, I won't cry. That's my silly brother's job.

She lowered her cat ears, took a few steps forward, and raised her cute little face and worried purple eyes to the boy.

“Mr. En… I know you must have had no choice but to leave us at home.”

She didn't complain or ask the other person to stay with her; she simply gave a considerate yet melancholic smile.

"So please be careful when you're out alone. We'll all be sad if you get hurt."

Mainkuhn: ...

[Aaaaaah!]

[How strange, she didn't say anything, so why does my heart feel both hot and sour...]

"Brother En, what's wrong?"

The cat went limp and slumped onto the sofa, dizzy. Linni immediately abandoned the confused Fimini and ran back to her sister's side:

"Linette, you've got some real strategy of retreating to advance."

"snort."

Lynette's expression instantly calmed down, as if she had returned to standby mode, but there was still a hint of disdain in her gaze towards her brother.

"How can you be so sure that I'm not telling the truth?"

"Wait, what do you mean by that?"

Linni sensed something was wrong, but saw his sister ignore him and walk to the water dispenser, calmly getting water.

"I'll tell you when you tell me why you're called Mr. En the Killer."

"What assassin? You've been reading too many novels."

Linni cleverly grabbed the cup and shouted at the cat and his sworn brother.

"Alright, Fimini, stop crying, everyone come and get some water!"

[Whatever! Forget about Sumeru!]

Mainkuhn stood up at the sound of his voice, his eyes resolute.

I'm going to stay in Fontainebleau a few more days, just to spend time with my child!

"What a heartwarming scene."

Leosley sipped hot tea in one hand and used binoculars to spy on Mainkuhn in the other.

"Drinking like this could easily lead to kidney stones."

Higgins, showing no mercy, used her binoculars to offer the doctor's advice.

"How come... By the way, what are you doing here? Didn't you say you were going to see Vilette?"

"Mr. Villette can be seen frequently, but the Duke's family cannot. I can still distinguish between priorities."

"If Vilette knew I was taking you to do something like this, she'd definitely glare at me and might even hit me."

Leosley clicked his tongue twice, peeking at Main Kuhn wielding a large ladle:

"He can actually cook? That's incredible! I'll have to find a way to try it sometime... Siegwen, what did you notice?"

"The kids seem to be enjoying their food... Wow, are you serious? This little guy is really stealing cat food! Does he also have Meloscin's sense of taste?"

"...It can't be that bad."

The Duke and the head nurse lurked in the rented room across the street, watching Mainkuen's every move like birdwatchers. They watched him quickly and skillfully tidy up the house with the children, and even sit quietly and play with their toys for a while.

An ordinary yet warm home.

"That's really good."

Seeing that the three children were tired and huddled together on one bed, and that Mainkun was also sleepy and shaking his head, Leosley put down the binoculars.

"Speaking of which, do people who have broken the law have no right to adopt young children?"

Higewen usually dealt with this topic by saying, "Nobles and honorary citizens have privileges; you can ask Navelette."

"I don't know if we can adopt three. I heard there are restrictions depending on the gender..."

None of them noticed, or rather, their relaxed state made them briefly overlook, that the boy, who should have also fallen asleep, went back to his room after confirming that the children were breathing steadily and took out a black, high-collared robe.

[White's trench coat was taken by his brother, and he didn't want to part with the new clothes his brother gave him, so he just grabbed any old Fatui outfit.]

The cold fabric seemed to have taken away the remaining warmth. Mainkun removed the cute cat's mouth, wiped it, and placed it on the carefully folded fur coat.

[A mask is definitely better than a scarf...]

[But being cute is not acceptable.]

Skipping over the distinctive masks of the Fools, Mainkuen chose a hideous lynx mask, its fangs even longer and more terrifying than his own, befitting the name of the lynx.

[There's half a vial of medicine left, enough for now.]

Alright, everything is ready, everything is ready. Mainkuen gazed into the direction of the Fontaine Academy of Sciences, silently reciting the words of separation and settling.

[There's something more important than spending time with my brother that I'm finally going to do.]