MBLIAH 27

There were no people mocking the humanization of the princess in gossip. No matter how much they compared her to her proud older brothers, she was still adorable.

Moreover, how beautiful was her fur color? It was so clear and pure that it seemed impossible to even touch. Unlike me, who was abandoned because I was dark, what shone through the princess was only her sparkling nose and bright eyes—completely innocent.

Her eyes, like glossy black pearls, seemed to sparkle transparently.

‘No matter what form I take, no matter what creature I am, my life and my value have nothing to do with that. It’s something I establish for myself as I live.’

But she was the first to say that it didn’t matter.

‘Actually, don’t you know that too?’

Her eyes were clear, and a transparent light stared straight at her as she asked a direct question. Her round eyes delved deep into her heart, demanding the truth. It was as if she knew everything about her cowardice.

“…”

Well, I already knew the answer long ago. As the princess said, what truly matters in this world isn’t fur color.

It might have been important when I was young. But now that I am an adult, after experiencing countless situations, I have realized what truly matters to people.

However, to myself, who was oppressed by a dark past, it was still important. I was still obsessing over my fur color.

‘You are a good person to me.’

Good person?

Suddenly, a subtle emotion began to tickle near my chest. This somewhat unpleasant sensation, which I couldn’t define, made me frown in annoyance and stand up.

And as I had always done since I was trapped in this Rose Room, I looked out beyond the window at the snow-capped mountain peaks.

To be precise, beyond those peaks was the palace—the imperial palace, where Zeroth resided, the prince of the imperial family.

Focusing on this nameless feeling was a luxury. I had a purpose.

I had to reach the eyes of my brother, to whom I had pledged loyalty with my life and whom I promised to remain loyal to until death, and ask him a question.

‘…Zeroth.’

Why did you try to kill me? If you wanted, I was willing to die for you.

I had thrown myself into the flames, swallowed poison, wielded a weapon and fought at the front lines, then silently handed over all the credit to him. Yet what I received in return was a cruel betrayal.

So, I had to go back to him. And I had to ask why. Whatever action I might take after the question, that would be decided later. That’s why I asked the princess to save me.

It was both the purpose of my remaining life and the motivation to start a new one. So I had no energy left to think about anyone other than the golden lion of the imperial family.

That’s what I thought.

Until that moment.

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I heard that Ban had eventually decided to stay at our Duke’s estate for a while. Yeah. No matter how much I wanted to cut Zeroth’s head off, I needed strength to do so.

‘Then I!’

I decided to go ahead with Faren’s request to ‘keep Ban close.’

How? By providing the most satisfying service possible.

With that thought, the very next morning, I hurriedly ran to the kitchen, the place of the chefs.

“Woof-woof-woof! Woof-woof-woof!!”

It was taboo for a furry creature like me to enter the kitchen. Thanks to that, Ban, who was preparing the dough yesterday and placing it in the oven, widened his eyes in surprise.

“Princess? What brings you here so early in the morning?”

-Ban! I have a favor to ask!

But as soon as I finished speaking, Ban shook his head firmly.

“No, that’s not possible.”

“Woof?”

“You’re probably going to ask me to cook meat, right? But that’s not possible. Lady Obrk threatened me. Your breakfast is a creature’s meal.”

Oh my!

“Woof!”

I sighed. Did she think I was a crazy girl who loved meat so much that I would come to the kitchen myself at dawn?

But I quickly admitted to myself afterward.

‘Hmm… No, I really am crazy about it.’

But you have to listen to what people say until the end! I grinned and bit Ban’s apron.

-Ban! Since I’m a dog creature like you, I always watch over you. But if you keep doing this, I’ll have to set some discipline today!

As a bloodhound creature, Chef Ban replied, flicking his sagging cheeks.

A dull gray gaze slowly rolled from his lowered eyes.

“Are you talking about meat?”

“Woof!”

Yes! Exactly…

I am going to prepare a meal solely for Ban. Mission: Capture our hero, the lord.

‘Honestly, our poor hero, he probably went through a lot just to earn a little affection from that trash.’

Here, “trash” refers to Prince Zeroth.

Just so you know, from now on, in my mind, the only trash is Zeroth.

‘If I let him walk the path of luxury, a flowery, diamond-studded Vibra-nim road, he might not want to leave the duke’s estate.’

So, my mission is to pamper Ban.

-Ban, how does the meal menu for the guest in the annex look?

At my question, Chef Ban handed me a list of meal options.

“Woof-woof-woof!?”

And I was stunned.

‘What, what is this trashy menu?’

It was all plants and sea creatures.

“Woof-rrrrr!”

It’s an act of justice! I clawed holes into the unappetizing menu, one by one.

“Kyah?!”

“Princess!??”

Chef Ban and Anna were startled, but that was a minor matter.

“Miss!! This is top-quality health food!!”

-Anyway, that man, in the story, is a man who can recover well even if he chews on steel and oil. So, make sure it’s delicious and greasy meat.

“Story-wise?”

Ban tilted his head, but I skipped the detailed explanation.

That was bothersome.

I only revealed my threatening smile, showing off my cute little fangs.

“Woof-rrrrr!”

Finally, Ban reluctantly nodded.

“…Understood.”

-Oh, and for dessert, chocolate cake.

“Huh??”

The patient’s eyes widened as if wondering what chocolate dessert was.

But again, I was too lazy to explain.

-There’s a reason. Don’t you know that Princesses even dream of cake when they’re asleep after hearing about it?

After finishing my sentence, I turned around with a spin and plopped down on the cushion.

“Kyaaang!?”

Everyone, start now!!

One of the reasons why the novel 『Black King』 is popular among readers is that it has many eating scenes.

The author meticulously described medieval diets, and whenever a food scene appeared, the comment section was flooded with hunger-related comments.

Especially during Ban’s meal scenes, it was a hit.

He had a huge appetite, the scenes were lengthy, and he was a gourmet. Even if the enemy’s spear pierced his stomach, he still looked for meat. Of course, in the story, digestion was possible.

‘So, I must give Ban delicious food at all costs.’

And Ban’s favorite thing was sweet desserts. If asked to choose between meat and cake, he’d rather pick cake. So much so that the heroine was nicknamed “Chocolate Cake,” not a human.

“Princess, everything is ready.”

As time passed and the chefs finished preparing the meals, I issued an order.

-Alright, load my creature’s meal onto the tray as well.

Then Anna tilted her head slightly.

“Miss? Why are you putting your meal together with Kaharze’s meal?”

Of course, I wanted to eat together. But I had no good excuse.

“Woof…”

Because normally, it’s not proper for a young noble girl to go alone to the room of a young noble male in the morning.

Anna, who always supports me, is as conservative as Faren and Alek in this regard.

‘…This calls for a MewMew punch.’

Resolutely, I placed my paw on Anna’s hand.

“Woof… Woof?”

“Ah, Miss? Why are you doing this?”

“Woof. Woof-woof-woof.”

“Ugh, why, why are you doing this?”

“W-woof-woof… Woof-woof-woof.”

With a pleading look, I stared at Anna with the most pitiful eyes I could muster, and she clenched her lips tightly. Finally, she raised both hands in surrender.

…Victory, as planned.

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“Woof-woof-woof-woof!”

I happily moved to the annex, unlike Anna, whose shoulders drooped in disappointment.

“Oh, if she finds out, the nanny might faint…”

Ignoring Anna’s muttering, I stepped confidently up the stairs until I finally saw the annex.

I thought I’d soon meet Ban, but then—

“Kyaaang?”

There, in front of the Rose Room, was a knight with tangerine-colored hair?

It was Eshron, the second-in-command of the Lycan Knights, fully leading the group in place of Alex, the chief.

Putting down the book he was reading, Eshron gave me a perfect, flawless salute.

“Oh, Princess?”

“Wo… Woof.”

I froze suddenly and awkwardly waved my front paw.

“Yes, Princess. I also greet you. But what brings you here?”

-That’s… I should be the one to say. Eshron, why are you here?

Eshron slowly lowered his hand from his forehead and awkwardly smiled.

“You know, all the Lycan knights can’t tolerate the pheromones of the human noble in the palace. That’s why I sometimes stay here and guard.”

Ah, right. Eshron was a giant brown bear. When anthropomorphized, he was almost as big as Alek—a huge bear. His pheromones were weak, but even a trivial MewMew like me could gulp him down in one bite.

“Woof.”

Suddenly recalling her anthropomorphic form sent chills down my spine, and Eshron narrowed her eyes and glanced inside the door.

“We’re not threatening him. I don’t understand why he’s emitting pheromones.”

Her quiet muttering made me smile awkwardly.

“Woof…”

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