“Woof…!”
My eyes narrowed instinctively because I became sensitive, but Haley was a leopard. I didn’t falter at the petty Myeong-Myeong’s gaze.
“Of course, you’re hungry, aren’t you? Miss, when you’re hungry, you tend to become irritable, right?”
“Woof, Woo-woof. Woof.”
No, how can you say such insulting words, Haley!
I puffed up and twitched my nose, but Haley approached and patted my buttocks.
“Don’t worry. I’ve changed the meal into a formal dine-in. Who do you think I am?”
Ah, as expected. A ‘maybe’ becomes a ‘certain’. No, I’m catching a guest.
“Mmimiming…”
My face immediately sank into gloom, and I let out a mournful cry.
Unaware of my feelings, Haley passionately directed the maids.
“Girls, bring in the tray.”
“Yes, madam.”
Several golden-tier trays entered the sitting room beside the bedroom.
Haley, who embraced my exhausted self, approached an ivory-colored table.
“Since the young lady of seventeen is not supposed to eat on the floor, I hope you understand that today we are seating you like this.”
After finishing her words, she sat on an ivory-colored chair, folding her skirt over her knees in layers.
Once about half a dozen silk layers were folded, she placed me on her lap and cleared her throat.
“Of course, I don’t want to seat you on my lap just because I feel like it. You understand, don’t you? I swore to the late Duchess that I would raise you as a respectable lady of society.”
“…Woof.”
Whatever happens, I nodded subtly, and Haley let out a sigh of relief—like something.
Lying there limp as boiled spinach, Haley picked up a napkin from the table and carefully wiped between my toes.
My body trembled involuntarily, but I had no strength to resist.
“Miss, I will serve the appetizer now.”
Then the chef entered and began beautifully plating the silver dishes in front of me.
“Did you cut the appetizer into small pieces as I requested?”
“Of course. I removed the bones and chopped it finely, eliminating any off-putting smell.”
What kind of conversation are they having? My anxiety grew, increasing further.
“Now, everything is ready for the meal.”
Eventually, one of the maids lifted the lid of the silver tray. At that moment, my whole body stiffened.
Kyaa… Kkyang!
I knew this was coming. A pile of freshly cut, bloody raw meat was laid out before my eyes.
“Raw food?! Live food? Are you telling me to eat raw meat now?”
Unaware if I was surprised or not, the maid who had just opened the tray with a bright smile said,
“It’s called ‘Esretsho’. It’s popular among the beings.”
“Woof, woof!”
I hate raw food—Esretsho, Espreson, raw meat!
Of course, the beast-kin also eat raw when they transform into their beast forms.
Because their entire being changes, all their biological abilities are different from humans.
“But I just became a human! A human.”
And if I, a freshly possessed human, eat raw meat, then… I’ll get diarrhea. I’m sure of it!
It’s not that I don’t want to eat; I just think about it and shudder.
When I jumped in fear, Haley hugged me and started to rock me gently.
“It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I know.”
“Woof woof! Woof, woof, woof!”
“But this kind of being’s diet is quite healthy. Also, you need to eat well and be strong to transform into a human. Now, try a little.”
“Krr… Woof…”
I sniffed at the smell of the food, wrinkling my nose.
Perhaps because I’ve become an animal with a sensitive nose, the smell hits me powerfully.
“Krr…!!”
‘Ugh, what is this smell?! It’s so fishy!’
No matter how many times I try to give it the benefit of the doubt, I absolutely can’t eat this. I’d rather eat dog food and be done with it.
I glared fiercely at the red raw meat skewered on Haley’s fork and…….
“Woof.”
I pushed the fork away with my foot, showing off.
“Miss?”
“Woof.”
And then I tightly sealed my lips, turned my head resolutely and stubbornly.
Of course, I know it’s immature to reject food after forgetting how to transform into a human, but still…
‘How can a freshly possessed human eat raw, bloody meat so casually?’
Couldn’t they just give me dog food instead?
“Woof… Woof woof?”
I clung to Haley’s sleeve and shook my head repeatedly.
“…Miss.”
“How can you look so forlorn…”
“Poor thing…”
Fortunately, the chef and maids seemed completely captivated by this Myeong-Myeong’s forlorn eyes, but the final boss is Haley.
Having lived over 40 years strictly following court etiquette, she was unwavering, so I timidly pulled Haley’s sleeve.
“Miss, a fully grown seventeen-year-old noble lady doesn’t have picky eating habits. Also, noble princesses cherish the food prepared for the peasants who worked a whole year on their land.”
“Woof. Woof. Woof Woof. Woo.”
Still, I absolutely cannot put that bloody, raw piece in my mouth!
Shaking my head and pulling Haley’s sleeve again, she finally sighed as if she had given up.
“All right, then I’ll bring something else.”
Something else?
“Wo-Woof…?”
Though I still harbored distrust, at least what’s on the next tray wasn’t food I couldn’t eat.
“Here you go, the wait is over, Lady Princess.”
“…Woof.”
It was only boiled meat mixed with boiled vegetables.
‘Aren’t they all lacking in creativity? Why only boiled things?’
I sulkily twitched my nose.
But I can’t keep rejecting the food any longer.
I know that both the chef and Haley did their best with this meal.
“You’ll eat it?”
“…Woof Woof.”
At Haley’s gentle insistence, I finally nodded.
“You’re so obedient.”
She patted my butt and then brought a forkful of boiled chicken breast close to my mouth.
“How is it?”
Hmph… Why does it taste good? I thought it would be terrible, but maybe it’s because the duke’s chef is good.
“Woof Woof.”
But I made a sullen, cross-eyed face for no reason.
Because if I show I like it here, surely next time they’ll bring even healthier dishes.
“…Woof Woof Woof!”
“Yes, you’re eating very well. Then this time—”
“Wooof!! Woof Woof!”
No matter how delicious it is, boiled vegetables are a no-go!
But Haley didn’t give up.
She dipped broccoli thoroughly with her fork and held it close to my mouth.
“You need to eat vegetables too to be healthy in body and mind. This nurse worries a lot every day.”
“Woof… Woof Woof…!”
Haley, you’re also a meat-eater, so you know how bad boiled broccoli tastes, right? You understand my feelings?
I tugged at her sleeve, tears welling up, but Haley’s gaze was so firm.
“Wooof!! Woof!!”
Ugh, I was a noble lady. I thought I was a diamond spoon! Why couldn’t I be free!
‘It’s because I have a dog’s body.’
Once I return to being human, I’ll enjoy all kinds of delicacies.
With a resolute but tearful vow, I forcibly shoved the boiled broccoli into my mouth.
“Mm Woof, Mm Woof…”
It tasted awful… Why did both dogs and humans find boiled broccoli tasteless?
“Miss.”
While gloomily chewing the broccoli, I heard the voice of a guard outside the door.
“Lady Cremsode has arrived and is waiting in the sitting room.”
“Woof?”
Lady Cremsode said she was in the palace. It hasn’t even been half a day.
Was the Leikan family’s prestige really that great? I blinked in surprise.
But Haley, as if it’s only natural, immediately stood up.
“Miss, you’re eating. I’ll go ahead and meet her first.”
After finishing the meal, I went to the sitting room and saw a woman with gentle eyes.
It was Countess Cremsode.
She was said to be one of the continent’s top “beast-kin nannies” with extensive knowledge of beast-kin, so she’s a busy woman.
‘She came right when I called her.’
She held her puffed velvet dress and bowed politely to me.
“Good to see you again, Lady Princess.”
“Woof… Woof?”
What did I do?
The lady finished her greeting with such elegance, now she was waiting for my response.
I rolled my eyes and looked at Haley.
‘Haley, you understand my feelings, right?’
Fortunately, Haley seemed to understand and spoke to the lady in a very solemn voice.
“Madam. The princess says it’s not an appropriate time to exchange formal greetings.”
“Of course.”
The lady smiled kindly and sat on the sofa opposite me.
“Woof…”
My small body, the only good thing about it, was that I could look at the person in front of me without feeling rude.
Thanks to that, I could carefully survey her. Well-ripened plum-colored hair, deep eyes. A refined impression.
Then our eyes met.
“Woof… Woof.”
Surprised, Countess Cremsode made a half-moon shape with her eyes.
“I don’t think I’ve seen the princess in her beast-kin form since she was over ten, so it’s an infinite honor to be called again like this.”
“…Woof Woof.”
“Seven years have passed, yet her dignified white fur, her eyes more beautiful than onyx, and her sharp, intelligent ears remain unchanged.”
“Woof Woof Woof.”
“Especially, you resemble Lord Leikan and the prince so much that I truly… no, I mean, you look majestic and grand.”
“Woof?”
Hmm, it was good until just now, but what’s with the last part? This fluffy thing resembles the Silver Wolf of the Leikan family?
Although it’s just flattery, I decided to interpret it as a compliment. It’s better to see things positively, after all.
“Woof Woof Woof.”
Thank you.
I showed off my princess dignity by solemnly patting Haley’s back with my paw.
As expected of a beast-kin nanny, Countess Cremsode smiled softly, understanding my intent.
“Yes, thank you, Lady Princess.”
“Woof.”
Soon, she smiled meaningfully and took out an old, worn book from the entire bookshelf.
“Shall I now tell you the real reason why I’ve come?”
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