SWNOVELXO Chapter 134 - Divine Cat Mii-chan Rides a Ship
134 Divine Cat Mii-chan Rides a Ship
When I arrived at the meeting point, the butler was already waiting for me. It seems like all butlers have the uncanny ability to appear out of nowhere. Is that a required skill for the job?
“I’ve been expecting you, Master Nero.”
The ship the butler led me to was large and sturdy compared to the others around it. It looked like a warship. After being introduced to the captain by the butler, I boarded the ship. It seems the butler’s duties end here.
“Please return to the royal palace after your journey.”
“Got it. Well, I’m off.”
“Mii!”
“We’re off, nya!”
“Nya!”
“Gaou!”
“Safe travels.”
I stood at the bow of the ship, excitedly waiting for it to start moving. Mii-chan, who had been dreaming of riding a ship, was beside herself with excitement. She looked around curiously, tapping the carrier bag in excitement. While Perro and Sera were equally intrigued, Lu-kun clung to me and wouldn’t let go. That was unexpected. Even Sumire wouldn’t move away from the mast.
“Hoist the sails!”
“Aye, aye, sir!”
“Set course to starboard!”
“Aye, aye, sir!”
The ship hoisted its sails and began to move. Starboard? Aye, aye, sir?
Were the ancestors of the heroes from the Kingdom of Lumière and the Grand Duchy of Hildenburg really Japanese? Or is it just that the language is being translated to sound that way?
The ship sailed smoothly across the sea, and seabirds flew alongside us. Out of curiosity, I broke a Mii-chan cookie into four pieces and tossed them into the air. The seabirds skillfully snatched them up.
“Mii!”
“That’s fun, nya! I want to try, too, nya!”
“Nya…”
Huh? Sera doesn’t look well. Could it be seasickness? But we’ve only just left the port. Are you okay?
“Mii!”
“Gaou.”
“Nya…”
I handed a Mii-chan cookie to Perro and gave Sera a dish of mineral water. Since seasickness is a kind of ailment, it should be cured with a panacea.
While Sera drank the mineral water, Mii-chan started licking her. Is she trying to say, “Are you okay~?” Meanwhile, Lu-kun remained glued to my chest, unwilling to move. Are you really that scared?
“Gaou.”
“Nya hahaha! This is so much fun, nya! Nero, more cookies!”
“That’s enough. If you want to keep playing, use your own dried fruits.”
“Nya, wh-what did you say…?”
After some hesitation, Perro began tossing his dried fruits to the seabirds. He must have really enjoyed it.
After about two hours, we arrived at the island where the dragons live. The ship was faster than I expected. The island had a well-maintained port and buildings where soldiers were stationed. I heard they guard against unauthorized intrusions.
So, what do we do now?
“Just follow this path straight ahead. A dragon will guide you the rest of the way. The ship won’t leave until you return, so don’t worry.”
Alright, Captain, we’ll be on our way.
Sumire, Sera, and Lu-kun seemed relieved to finally set foot on solid ground. Sumire, please lead the way. There’s no need to rush. Sera reverted to her black panther form and ran alongside Sumire as we followed the path.
We hadn’t entered the forest yet, but suddenly there was a shadow overhead. Looking up, I saw a dragon. Not a flying dragon—this was clearly a true dragon, with a much bulkier build.
Mii-chan was looking up at the dragon from her carrier bag, tapping it excitedly. Please don’t tell me you want to ride that too…
“Mii!”
You do want to ride it…
The dragon must have noticed me watching it because it sped up slightly, as if to say, “Follow me.” Sumire, please follow that dragon.
After a short run, we spotted a large temple-like structure on the mountainside. That seems to be our destination. The dragon that had been guiding us flew off somewhere. I guess we’re on our own now.
We dismounted at the temple entrance, and I left a bucket of water for Sumire. “I’ll be back soon,” I told her. She responded with a snort, as if to say, “Don’t mess this up.” It seems Sumire knows who we’re about to meet.
I entered the temple through its grand entrance. Perro, it’s hard to walk with you clinging to me like that. Please let go.
“But… I’m scared, nya.”
Perro and Lu-kun were trembling with fear, while Mii-chan and Sera seemed tense. Am I the only one who doesn’t feel anything? Am I just dense?
“Welcome, divine servants.”
A voice echoed from somewhere.
“Excuse me~! Where should we go~?”
My voice, devoid of any tension, echoed through the temple.
“Hmm, I’ll come to you. Wait there.”
With those words, an incredibly handsome man with jet-black hair walked out from the back. His appearance was so perfect that instead of feeling envious, I felt a sense of unease. It made me question if he was truly real… though the pressure he exuded was overwhelming.
Perro trembled violently on my back, Sera crouched down, and Lu-kun hid in the carrier bag.
“Hmm? What’s wrong? I’ve toned it down quite a bit, but… Even the Cait Sith is trembling, and the white wolf and black panther are both frightened?”
The super handsome guy looked puzzled. Hmm, I’m not sure either. I told Perro, Sera, and Lu-kun to wait by Sumire.
“U-understood, nya…”
“Nya…”
I picked up Mii-chan, handed the carrier bag with Lu-kun to Perro, and they quickly ran off to Sumire.
“So, you’re unaffected?”
“Seems like it.”
“Interesting. Follow me.”
The super handsome guy led me to a room that looked like a lounge.
“Well, have a seat.”
I sat down on a fluffy sofa. It felt really nice.
“Do you have anything to drink?”
“Tea or alcohol?”
“Oh, you have alcohol?”
I had Mii-chan pull out a barrel of ale, poured it into a mug, and used my water skill to chill it before placing it in front of the super handsome guy. I also brought out some snacks I’d bought at the market.
“Is this really okay?”
“Go ahead.”
“Mii~”
He drank it down in big gulps.
“Ahh, that’s good! Another round!”
Mii-chan and I both knew who this super handsome guy was. But… is it really okay for him to be this laid-back?
“Mii~?”