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Chapter 841: The Story
Chapter 841: The Story
Unfortunately, despite Cat King's profound understanding of Ang Chu's behavior patterns, which allowed him to accurately guess his intentions and promptly warn Tale of Illusions and White Serpent, there was a setback.
The problem was that while there were many cats, those who understood cat language were rare. Tale of Illusions and White Serpent, who were in the midst of a bedtime story, also had their abilities suppressed, rendering them not much different from ordinary people.
Thus, even though the cat, which was a transformed Magpie, was nearly desperate enough to speak human words, the heartfelt warnings it meowed fell on deaf ears, sounding like nothing more than a series of annoying and piercing cat cries to the two.
"Shut up!"
After two unsuccessful attempts to silence the cat, the young man wearing the White Serpent earring grew irritated. He scolded the unfortunate cat, which couldn't speak, and kicked it away. Then, with a displeased expression, he said, "I know what you're trying to say. It's probably about how terrifying the God of Food is and that you suggest we run away.
Magpie, you've said these things too many times before. Now that Tale of Illusions' story is back on track, all you need to do is keep your mouth shut and cooperate with me to complete the predetermined story!"
"Meow, meow, meow! Meow, meow! Meow, meow, meow!"
You idiot! Stupid! I'm going to strangle you!
Grabbing the dog chain around the cat's neck, he tied up the cursing cat at the door and transformed into a handsome young man. The White Serpent asked, "Sir, what should we do next?"
"Next... I feel something is slightly off. So, you should hurry up and finish the plot as soon as possible!"
After glancing at the Magpie cat, which was angrily biting its dog chain at the door, the tanned witch took out a book from somewhere. She opened the book, made from a cardboard cover of linen paper, and recited in a light voice:
"Due to the evil plan of the Lionheart Prince and the Black Cat Witch, the poor 'Princess Catherine' was forcefully thrown out of the High Witch Court and turned into a stray cat.
Just as she was being chased by other cats for her food and accidentally injured her leg while jumping off a wall, a kind young man happened to pass by as she lay weakly in the rain at the side of the street..."
As the witch recited gently, the cursing cat by the door suddenly had its pure white fur turn gray, as if it had rolled in the dirt several times. Then, it let out a painful cry.
Under the cat's furious curses, its left front leg bent at an odd angle, clearly fractured. Its once-dry fur was instantly soaked, as if it had been drenched in the rain for a long time.
"Cough, cough..."
This forced progression through the plot seemed to consume an extraordinary amount of energy. After reciting just a few short passages, the witch, who was Tale of Illusions in disguise, turned pale.
"Sir, do you want to..."
"I'm fine!"
Recalling Lyon's expectant expression and the phrase "prosperity" that lingered in her mind, the witch once again opened the storybook in her hand and continued reciting, biting her lip, "The handsome and kind young man, despite being an orphan with no parents and struggling to support the orphanage that raised him, still took the injured White Cat Princess home and cared for her diligently...
The Lionheart Prince and the Black Cat Witch... their evil deeds and oppressive rule enraged the people... the White Cat Princess... the young man went to search for medicine to treat her injuries... in a potion shop, he encountered a kind subordinate of the Black Cat Witch."
After changing the sign of the second-hand broom shop outside to that of a potion shop, Tale of Illusions, in the guise of a witch, continued reciting:
"The kind witch, though timid and lacking the courage to confront the Black Cat Witch directly, was still dissatisfied with the latter's cruel rule and felt pity for the White Cat Princess. In the end, she secretly informed them of a way to counter the Black Cat Witch."
The source of the Black Cat Witch's power was a magical ball of yarn. If they could steal it, they would break the Black Cat Witch's spell, rendering her powerless and turning her into a black cat, while Princess Caitlyn would be restored to her original form.
However, the Black Cat Witch was extremely protective of the ball of yarn, her source of power. Fortunately, the young man was the most skilled thief in the entire Arcane City, renowned for his exceptional thievery skills.
On the other hand, the White Cat Princess could use her small size to evade the guards and the traps set by the Black Cat Witch. Therefore, the two decided to wait until the Sorcerer King Ritual began, when the High Witch Court's defenses would be at their weakest, and then sneak into the Black Cat Witch's treasury.
As the Pyramid Scheme Witch continued her recitation, the states of the "Handsome Youth" and the "White Cat Princess" began to change in accordance with the story.
The White Cat Princess's wounds healed rapidly, and she trimmed her long fur, transforming into a more agile and sleek appearance. Her originally round and plump figure became slender and well-built, as if she had undergone rigorous training.
The Handsome Youth's appearance underwent multiple transformations. His index and middle fingers grew almost equal in length, ideal for picking pockets. A row of lock-picking tools was attached to his waist, and his shoes suddenly rose, gaining an extra layer of soft, soundproof, and slip-resistant soles.
"Phew... Almost there!"
As the clothing on his body gradually changed color, transforming from sturdy workwear to a set of dark, form-fitting garments, the Tale of Illusions, in the form of the Pyramid Scheme Witch, finally paused her recitation. She looked a bit weak and said, "I've completed all the story nodes for you. Now, all you need to do is wait for the Sorcerer King Ritual to begin. When the time comes, the two of you can follow the story to the High Witch Court and find a ball of yarn representing the Black Cat's entire power.
There are some additional details. In the story, the prince of the Traveling Dove Kingdom is the Lionheart Prince. Magpie, you need to take him into the lake to distract the guards outside the treasury for the White Serpent."
"But after the White Serpent avoids the guards and finds the Black Cat's 'treasury,' she'll discover it's empty. The ball of yarn was taken by the maid while cleaning, and she knitted herself a pair of gloves."
"Your task is to dirty the Lionheart Prince's bedsheets and lure the maid who is impersonating the personal maid to change the sheets. Then, you can steal the gloves knitted from the ball of yarn..."
The Pyramid Scheme Witch, in the form of the Tale of Illusions, revealed the entire sequel to the story to the White Serpent and Magpie in one breath. She then put away the storybook, which was adorably bound, and leaned back in her chair, feeling a bit drained. She whispered to the cat and the other person:
"When the Sorcerer King Ritual begins and the Black Cat is about to inherit the Sorcerer King's position, Magpie, you need to stall for time. Use your cat body to disrupt the ritual as much as possible.
When the White Serpent arrives in time and hands you the gloves, just put them on and 'expose' the fake princess. Then, lead the enraged crowd to lynch the Lionheart Prince, and the story will be complete..."
Suddenly, the Tale of Illusions, who was in the midst of arranging the story, heard a splashing sound behind her and turned around in surprise. A man dressed as a guard, holding a newspaper, emerged from the toilet on the first floor of the second-hand bookstore.
Upon seeing the shocked expressions of the two people and the cat, the guard, with a very ordinary face that one would forget as soon as they turned away, was overjoyed. He hurriedly approached them, his eyes filled with excitement, and asked, "Someone finally remembered me... I'm the prince's personal guard. Were you sent by him to find me?"
(End of Chapter)
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