SWNOVELXO Chapter 123 - The Divine Cat Mii-chan, Gifted to the Princess
123 The Divine Cat Mii-chan, Gifted to the Princess
After waking up and having breakfast, I carefully brushed the kittens and trimmed their nails. I tied different-colored spare ribbons from Mii-chan on the kittens. They all look so cute.
“Mii~”
Mii-chan lovingly licked each one of them.
I took Sumire to the Hunter’s Guild and mentioned that we’d also be visiting the royal palace. We stopped by a nearby general store to buy bowls for the kittens and containers for their litter.
“Thank you for waiting.”
“Finally…”
“We’ve been waiting.”
At the tavern inside the guild, I handed over the kittens to Pamir-san and Yuri-san. I had already explained what they needed to know to take care of them. Although I went over it again for confirmation, I wasn’t sure if they were really listening. Well, they’ll be at the Hunter’s Guild during the day, so it should be fine.
“Nero-kun, do these little ones have names?”
“I haven’t named them yet, so please feel free to give them names.”
“Ah, I’m torn. I might not be able to focus on work today…”
“Since they’re calico cats, maybe I’ll call them Miki-chan~”
Sure, go ahead and name them whatever you like. Anyway, I have to go since the guild master has summoned me.
“Take care~”
“I’ll keep an eye on everyone.”
Alright, Yuri-san, I’m counting on you.
“Sorry for the delay, but it’s about the workshop. It’s short notice, but how about tomorrow afternoon?”
“I don’t mind, but what’s going on?”
“Well, Nero-kun, you’d probably hear about it soon anyway… It seems something happened in the neighboring Kingdom of Lotharingia.”
“What do you mean by ‘something’?”
“I don’t know. That’s why I’m scheduled to go to the main office the day after tomorrow. So, tomorrow is the only available time.”
“I understand. Tomorrow afternoon, then.”
“Yes, please. There will be twenty hunters and five people from the guild, including me.”
“Understood.”
After finishing my conversation with the guild master, I headed to the royal palace.
When I showed my handprint at the palace gate and waited, Nia-san and the stablehand arrived. Sumire sniffed around and eagerly went to the stablehand. He might be trying to hide it, but it’s obvious that he’s thrilled. I won’t say anything, though.
Nia-san peeked into the basket and widened her eyes.
“Perro-shan! Mii-shan! Sera-shan! Lu-kun!”
“Myaa~”
Lady Reine tightly embraced them all, showering them with licks and nuzzles.
Luka rubbed against my feet, so I picked him up.
“Welcome, Nero-kun.”
“It’s been a while, Nero-kun.”
Elena-san was also there today.
“I’m honored to find Her Majesty the Queen in such high spirits. And it’s a great pleasure to witness Elena-san’s beauty, even more radiant than usual.”
“Nero-kun… did you eat something bad?”
“Heh… Joking aside, I’m curious about what’s in that basket.”
“W-Was that a joke?!”
It was a joke, but you really are beautiful.
Since I was holding Luka, Nia-san kindly took the basket over to the Queen.
“Oh my, how adorable.”
“So cute~”
The Queen picked up the white kitten, and Elena-san picked up the black one. Both kittens responded with big smiles. It’s the result of good upbringing.
“Can we keep these little ones?”
“As long as they get along with Lady Reine and Luka, of course.”
“Indeed. That’s important. Reine, come here, sweetie.”
Lady Reine walked over, holding hands with Perro, and came to the Queen.
“Mommy!”
“Reine, look at these little ones.”
“Kitties!”
Lady Reine brought the white and black kittens over to me.
“Luka?”
I set Luka down on the floor, and Lady Reine placed the two kittens near him.
“Luka-nyan, this is your new little brother and sister.”
The white and black kittens, undaunted, rushed toward Luka, and soon a licking contest began. A few minutes later, Luka was seen grooming the two kittens.
“They’ve accepted each other. Luka is now their big brother.”
It seems they’ve acknowledged each other. Lady Reine hugged all three tightly and rubbed her face against them. Luka has gained new companions, and Lady Reine has new friends.
“It seems there are no issues. We can name them ourselves, right?”
“Yes.”
“Hmm, I want to keep one too!”
Elena-san, as I said before, that’s not possible.
After receiving the three kittens from Lady Reine, I placed them on the table with Mii-chan, and they immediately started cuddling up to her. Mii-chan began licking them.
“As expected, Mii-chan is their big sister.”
“Mii~”
At that moment, Nia-san brought two boxes, one large and one small.
“Lord Nero, here are the items you requested.”
When I opened the smaller box, there was a black pearl necklace inside. Nia-san took it out and put it around Mii-chan’s neck.
“It suits Mii-sama’s pure white fur beautifully.”
“Mii~”
Indeed. The black pearl, shimmering like a light in the depths of darkness, contrasts beautifully with Mii-chan’s white fur, fitting for a princess of cats.
“Nero-kun, I had a necklace made for Mii-chan, and it turned out so well that I had another one made with the leftover pearls.”
Nia-san opened the larger box and placed the necklace around Lady Reine’s neck. Her childlike pale skin matched the necklace perfectly.
“How about giving it to Reine as a birthday present?”
“I’m matching with Mii-chan!”
“Mii~!”
Mii-chan and Lady Reine exchanged glances and smiled at each other. How could I refuse after seeing that? Besides, I originally bought it as a souvenir.
“Lady Reine, is it alright if I give you a matching necklace with Mii-chan?”
She nodded enthusiastically.
“I would be delighted to present this to Lady Reine. Right, Mii-chan?”
“Mii~”