35 34. Birthday party (event before the event 1)




 
 I seem to have come to my senses and made it outside.

"Huh, I took off like a spur of the moment, but what do I do?

 I snuggle up to the tree outside. How did this happen?

 I was looking down and thinking about things, and there it was.

Hey, you!

What?

 Three boys were standing around me. From the looks of them, they seemed to be the sons of some nobleman. They must have come to a birthday party.

''What do you want from me?

"You're rude! This is the son of the Marquis de Pudding, Master Puppe! How dare you treat that man!

Oh, now, now, don't be so horrible. I'm an open-minded person, so I'm willing to forgive you for that.

 Pupupupu smirking at that. This sickening laugh reminds me of those guys. When I think of that, my body starts to tremble. I thought I'd already gotten over it, but I guess it's no use....

'I'm sorry. I have to run some errands.

 I can't wait to get away from these guys. I'm sick....

 As I turn to leave, gasp! And he grabs my arm. What?

You! What's with that attitude when Master Pupu-Pupu is talking to you! I don't know which noble rank you are, but you're cocky!

 ........doing this just because you don't know who I am. The moment I thought that, I remembered the story of your fathers earlier.

 Oh, I see. I was doing these things to that guy. The sons started pulling on my arms as if they thought I wasn't going to resist that thought.

'Here, crawl down to the ground as an apology to Pupupu-sama. See, see!

 He grabs my head and tries to force it down.

'Ouch! No, don't! Otherwise you'll be blown away...

I was going to say "I'm going to blow you up," but then I remembered the room again. It's no good. I mean, if I hit her, it won't be the same as before. The girl bows to her father.

"Pup. I have a big heart. You'd make a good pet for me. I'll forgive you for that.

'Oh, that's a good idea. Mr. Pupunp! Come on, rejoice, beastmen! You'll be a pet of the great Master Pupupu!

 That's what my boys laugh at. No! You mustn't remember what happened! I couldn't stop shaking.

"What the hell is this? I'm starting to shake.

He's just happy to be Master Pupunp's pet.

Yeah, yeah. Yummy. Yummy!

 Shh, somebody help me. Alexia, big sister. ...Ray.

 I thought it was me.

What's going on, you guys?

 When my sons and I looked towards the direction of the voice, there was Rei standing there with an angry expression on his face.
 
 I had been urged by Zeke and Alexia to come looking for Princess Ferris.

'Where did she go at all? That tomboy princess.

 I thought I'd catch up with them soon, but I've been looking for almost ten minutes and I can't find them. It's only the second time I've been inside the palace, so I don't know where it is either.

 I found a pathway to the outside as I was looking for it as I went along.  Finally! I can't believe I've come this far in that short amount of time.

 As I get closer, I notice that Princess Ferris isn't the only one. What are those guys? He's probably the son of a nobleman in our country. So.

"Pup. I have a big heart. You'd make a good pet for me. I'll forgive you for that.

 What do they think they're talking about? Against a princess from an allied country. And why doesn't Princess Ferris resist? He had that thing on his head. I've got blue bruises on my arms.

 I'll go up to Princess Ferris and the others.

What are you doing, Princess? What are you people doing?

 When I call out to them, they all turn to me.

"What the hell are you doing? This is none of your business. You're not my problem.

'That's right. Go away while Master Pupupu allows it. You're in the way.

 That's what the cronies behind me say. What's that, pupu-pupu? Strange name.

'Are you the ones who know what you're doing?

What do you mean by ...?

I'm asking if you know anyone who has a hold on you.

 I say that and intimidate them with my magic. The three of us received it.

"Pfft!

 I start screaming.

'Oh, you're the one who knows who this person is going to be! This is the son of the Marquis de Pudding, Mr. Puppe! That's how you treat that man!

Then I would say that the person you have in your hands now is Princess Ferris Worbest, the first princess of the Beastmen Worbest, who is an ally of the Kingdom of Nanor. What is your attitude towards her!

 I say it while increasing my magic power even more than before. All of my sons have their eyes on the ground.

''Hey? Huh? Huh?

 While the sons and daughters let go of my hand and move away from me, I walk over to Princess Ferris' side and grab her hand and pull her closer. Why are you trembling so much? You should've just popped her like you did me.

Are you okay, Princess Ferris?

"...yeah, yeah. It's okay.

 What are you talking about?

You are the son of the Marquis de Pudding, right? I will speak to Your Majesty about this matter. Please be prepared for whatever happens.

 I said, and all three of them sat down. I don't really care anymore, so let's just leave.

Let's go, Princess Ferris.

Yeah.

 ...you're going crazy.