Chapter 47 Like a dream, a fleeting moment of fate...
Under Villette's tight defense, Mainkuhn was indeed unable to touch Leosley again.
"Mimi! Mimi! Mimi!"
The cat meowed softly, its voice filled with longing and sorrow, so enchanting that it made one feel as if they were floating on air.
"......"
Having served years of imprisonment at the bottom of the sea, Leosley had never seen anything like this before. He quickly compromised, unable to resist.
"Navilet, why don't you just let him come over?"
No, that won't do.
Navisette was fiercely protective of Leo, and the way she looked at him was as if he were a young, unmarried woman being coveted.
"Cat God, you can't take advantage of other people's ignorance to break the law. Leosley, even if you're a man, you must always be mindful of protecting yourself and your... safety?"
Leosley: "?"
Mainkuen was so angry that his neck hair stood on end, and he slapped his legs wildly with his large paws:
"Meow—"
What are you thinking?
"No means no, I'm watching you."
Navelette hardened her heart and used her body to separate Leo and Maine.
A person, a dragon, and a cat sat side by side on the sofa.
"Let's begin our official discussion."
"!"
Upon hearing about work, the cat obediently shut its mouth and stopped howling, but its short tail still wagged indignantly from side to side.
That wretched Navisle, usually so upright and righteous, but when it really matters, her mind is full of filthy thoughts—I think you're the one in heat!
"Ah, official business isn't urgent."
Before the cat could finish his thoughts of disrespecting his elders and betraying his master, he saw his beloved human brother's expression turn slightly serious. Leosley pulled a stack of documents from his pocket:
"Before we discuss official business, let's take a look at the intelligence I've gathered."
"What intelligence? The security situation in Fontaine is very good recently; even the lynxes have stopped committing crimes."
Navelette didn't react for a moment.
"Oh? Didn't you ask me to investigate Amélie's adopted son, En, in your personal capacity?"
Navelette: "!"
Mainkuhn: "!!!"
These words were like a bombshell, causing two of the three species present to begin to feel anxious.
Mainkun hunched over in bewilderment and panic, never imagining that one of his human identities would be uttered by his own brother.
Navelette!
What have you been doing behind my back?!
There was absolutely no need for my brother to see me in that annoying state...
"Ah, that's right, I just remembered that."
Navelette appeared calm, but in reality, she began to cautiously observe the human faces.
Because he really didn't know how to report his brother's current situation to Leo, he chose to let him investigate Amélie himself... I really don't know if this decision is good or bad.
"...What did you find out?"
Did you recognize who he was?
"oh."
At this moment, the most composed of the three species are the most ordinary humans.
"At first I thought this Mr. En was a suspect in some case, after all, you were very vague in your letter, only asking me to collect information without explaining why."
At this point, Leosley couldn't help but lower his eyebrows and chuckle softly.
"Feel sorry."
Navelette averted her gaze, looking extremely guilty.
"His situation is somewhat special."
"Later I felt that this person named En was probably not a suspect, no, or rather, not even a human being. Amélie had mental problems."
"?"
Navilette continued the conversation with great unease:
Why do you say that?
"Think about it, things like [not speaking], [habitually walking on all fours], [unwilling to eat with people], [often curling up in a ball], at first glance, don't they seem more like cats than humans?"
A reasonable and common-sense analysis, coming from a human warden with a normal thought process:
“Amélie must be suffering from some kind of mental illness, imagining her pet cat as a human, so I immediately stopped her from doing what she was doing and locked her in Sigwen’s infirmary to rest and receive treatment.”
Mainkuhn: "???"
Being able to rest, is that... is that a good thing?
No, Amélie!
What nonsense have you been spouting outside?! How can you confuse cat form with human form?!
You're making me sound like a traumatized, mentally unstable abused child!
The cat was so anxious that it jumped up and down.
"Upon closer reflection, that's indeed the case, but..."
The Water Dragon King hesitated, remembering the boy screaming in front of the opera house, and really didn't know how to answer.
"But I can tell you for sure, Mr. En is not a cat, and Amelie doesn't have a mental illness..."
"Yes, Siegwen told me this sad fact very quickly."
Leosley picked up the teapot on the table and poured himself a cup.
Xiao En, a teenager whose mental state is extremely abnormal and whose physical condition is not good either.
"......"
But a child who is struggling to take care of himself should be willing to help a child who has fallen into the water and volunteer to take care of Amélie's son after she went to prison.
well.
In the clear, bright tea, Leosley could see his reflection, the crescent-shaped scar under his eye swaying in the water.
Time leaves its mark on people, like the sharpest needle of pain.
"......"
Leosley drank the pain to the brim, transforming it into unwavering courage.
“Tell me, Navelette.”
When humans looked at the compassionate Dragon King, their eyes held no sadness or melancholy, only an unwavering resolve.
Where is that gray-haired boy with droopy ears and tiger-striped hair that Amélie mentioned?
"I am fully prepared to see him, both mentally and physically, materially and spiritually."
"!"
The hopping cat stopped abruptly.
Brother—you recognized me? You still remember me!
Mainkuhn was filled with a mixture of joy, anxiety, worry, and fear.
But why bother looking for a humanoid monster!
Now that you have abandoned your old name, you should not dwell on your dark past either!
"I have had many brothers and sisters, but this is the only one I miss the most."
But the human brother continued to speak, his smile as gentle as the child who had picked up the abandoned baby years ago.
“His life was extended by me, so naturally I should also guide him on the path of life.”
“I’m going to find him, I’m going to see him, I’m going to tell him: It’s okay, don’t worry, no one will hurt you again, so don’t be afraid anymore, don’t be terrified anymore, live uprightly in the light.”
"!"
The half-demon's heart almost stopped beating at these words.
The cat stood erect with its ears and short tail, its vertical pupils fixed on the human's lips without blinking.
Until the most precious blessings are uttered from within.
"I will help you in the days to come, so Mainkuhn, live a happy and joyful life."
Ah, ah—
Gods—
I'm going to die—
*
Hehe, hehe.
Oh, brother, my best brother.
The big cat, feeling dizzy, jumped over the water dragon king's legs, trying to get closer to the humans.
Neither the humans nor the dragons had time to pay attention to his condition.
"Can't find any trace of them?"
Leosley couldn't believe it:
"After the trial, he disappeared with Fimini?"
"Yes, even though I specifically instructed the captains of the patrol teams in each area, there was no relevant intelligence..."
As Navelette spoke with concern, she swiftly grabbed the cat's leg.
Hehe, brother.
The half-demon, completely bewildered, shuffled forward on its three legs, its whiskers twitching and its nose raised, sniffing the human scent in the air.
"That's really strange."
Leosley was too busy thinking to notice the cat's little actions.
Even if Maine is afraid of people and doesn't want to go out, he still needs to buy daily necessities and replenish his food supply. He can't stay at home forever, especially with a small child in his care...
"...Perhaps some kind of disguise was used."
Seeing the cat's frenzied actions, Violet felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly pinned the cat to his lap, using physical means to stop it from making any further offensive moves.
"Maybe."
With a deep sigh, Leosley put down his teacup, looking somewhat sad.
"Where do I even begin? If I were to check every single household in Fontaine..."
“Mr. Leosley, I understand your concerns.”
Navilette subconsciously reminded him:
"But please remember that trespassing is a serious illegal act."
"oh--"
The warden asked, drawing out his words with a meaningful tone:
"If I really did that, how would you treat me?"
“I will put you on trial and then send you to Mero Petersburg.”
"Hmm... so that means you're taking me back to work. Thank you, sir."
"!"
Navelette turned around abruptly and looked at him incredulously.
There's a legal loophole here!
"Why that expression? Don't worry, hahaha..."
Leosley smiled, and the slight annoyance on his body immediately disappeared.
"It was just a joke. I won't do anything illegal."
He stood up from the sofa, stretched slightly, and then walked towards the door.
"After all, I am now the administrator of Mero Petersburg, and I am also a defender of the law and rules."
It's amazing that they can still joke about this... It seems that Siegwen was right after all; Leosley has grown into a strong adult.
"where are you going?"
Feeling relieved, Villette didn't realize that her mood had also improved considerably with the joke.
"If you want to take a walk, I'd be happy to go with you."
"No need, just taking a stroll and soaking up the sun after so long. After all, Mello Petersburg is the perfect place for people with UV allergies..."
"Mimi—"
Brother, I'll stay with you—
You are not allowed to go!
Navelette grabbed the fleeing cat and gave a stern warning:
"I have some advice for you. First, improper handling of interspecies relationships and marriage could potentially violate one hundred and twenty-five legal provisions..."
"Meow!!"
"And today, you slapped someone in front of everyone. Although your initial intention was good, but..."
Ha, same sex, different species? Who has this cat fallen in love with? Judging from Violet's serious expression, it can't be Melousin, can it?
Leosley walked along, marveling to himself.
Who would have thought that Fontaine's most just and stern judge was actually such a childlike adult in secret?
Being a teacher to a pet cat, hahaha...how fun!
Wait a minute, that cat is indeed more intelligent than other cats. Could this be the result of Villette's teaching?
"......"
After leaving the judge's office, Leosley did not go outside into the bright sunshine.
Instead, he turned a corner and walked to the bookshelf for public reading.
"Sir, what are you looking for?"
Meilu asked.
"Oh, could you please help me find some information about..."
"What legal liabilities are incurred for trespassing? Thank you."
Just checking it out, haha.
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Brother! Brother! Brother!
Mainkuhn practically skipped into the house.
Fimini was stunned as he watched his ears bobbing up and down.
"Brother En, are you having a great time today?"
Yes! Fimini!
If it weren't for the fear of scratching the other person with their fingernails, the half-demon would definitely give the child a big hug and share the joy.
I finally, finally found him! My brother!
He's doing much better than I imagined, and he's healthy and strong, becoming a very good person!
"oh oh..."
This feels like the first time I've seen Brother En express his emotions so clearly.
Although I don't know what happened, but—
"As long as my brother is happy!"
A joyful smile appeared on Fimini's face.
Of course, of course, I'm super happy right now!
Although it's really troubling that my brother wants to see me in human form, it also shows that he's always been concerned about me and worried about me, and has never disliked me!
That's great...
Mainkun looked down at his own dark, sharp fingernails, a feature of a monster.
It doesn't seem so ugly anymore.
Although it feels almost impossible to stay by my brother's side in human form, if I try my best, endure it, and with the help of the Fatui's potion—
It doesn't seem like it's entirely impossible?
Mainkuhn, filled with anticipation and hope, eagerly awaited that day.
He longed for that day to come.
real.
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A note from the author:
So tired, why is the holiday busier than usual...?
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