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Chapter 843: The Lower Cat Princess
Chapter 843: The Lower Cat Princess
"Sss~"
The Cat Princess dipped her toes into the pool, testing the water temperature. Finding it to her liking, the kind that would make her skin slightly red but not scalding, she couldn't help but nod in satisfaction. She then stepped down the smooth stairs into the pool.
Ah... In this world, nothing beats a bath to relieve fatigue. She scooted forward, immersing most of her beautiful body into the pool filled with rose petals. After a tiring day, the Cat Princess couldn't help but close her eyes in comfort, humming softly.
Even though she hadn't escaped the 'Bedtime Story' and the crisis wasn't entirely over, she had finally returned 'home' and met her mother. Even if she were to die in the end, it wouldn't be a death without closure.
Moreover, looking at Lyon's expression, he seemed very confident about defeating the 'Tale of Illusions'. He wasn't the type to be blindly arrogant, so she felt he must have a good grasp of the situation. At worst, he should be able to ensure their safe retreat.
Although it might be a bit embarrassing to admit, with her mother's supervision and Lyon's help, she truly felt a sense of relief. After being on edge and fighting the Butcher King Society for so long, she could finally relax a little.
Hmm... Her mother had always been so reliable, and it was great to have her back. As for Lyon... He was indeed an interesting fellow.
Recalling how Lyon had solemnly asked her to issue an order, making Cat Worship the official religion of the Sorceress Kingdom, the Cat Princess couldn't help but chuckle softly. She lifted her small, delicate right foot, using her toes to nudge a light pink rose petal, playfully pushing it out of the water, and then she began to daydream.
From the perspective of the Butcher King Society members, the most fearsome enemy was undoubtedly the God of Food, who had repeatedly thwarted their plans, nearly exterminating the Earth Tribes, and was ruthless and merciless.
However, when she 'switched' identities, from the black cat of the Butcher King Society to the Princess of the Sorceress Kingdom, this God of Food, the current Water Bottle Director of the Purification Bureau, whose infamous reputation spread from the Netherworld to the Dream Realm, even reaching the ears of Hell, became an extraordinarily reliable ally.
No matter how dire the situation seemed, seeing his calm and unhurried demeanor, the darkness in her heart would instantly dissipate. It was as if as long as his pitch-black eyes remained steady and his mind stayed calm and analytical, any problem could be solved.
Well... In short, if they could successfully overcome this crisis, she would truly need to thank him.
Her toes, turned a light pink from the hot water, curled slightly, flicking away the wet rose petals. The Cat Princess, who had been enthusiastically discussing with various societies all day, couldn't help but stretch lazily in the pool.
As she moved, her ten round and adorable toes, like the 'blooming' pads on a cat's paw, gently spread out, creating delicate and elegant ripples in the water.
However, she wondered how exactly she should thank him. She floated towards the deeper end of the pool, stretching her arms and idly splashing the fragrant water as she pondered what kind of gratitude to express.
Money was the first thing she ruled out; although the Purification Bureau's salary might not be high, Lyon had a queen for a wife, so money was not an issue. Similarly, official positions, power, and status held no meaning for him; anything her identity as the Princess of the Sorceress Kingdom could offer, he could obtain from Queen Veronica herself.
As for something 'special' and 'extraordinary', it would likely be related to anomalies... Lyon was a director at the Purification Bureau and might even become the next director; he certainly wouldn't lack in that regard.
So, what should I give as a gift? It's not like I can just express my gratitude verbally after they've helped me so much. Although Lyon seems unconcerned and indifferent, as if he had merely lent a casual hand, I should still... No, wait!
At this thought, the Cat Princess suddenly blinked and reached out to hold the handle by the pool, trying to stretch her slender calf out of the water.
"Whoosh!"
The glistening water droplets slid over the silk-like smooth instep, past the pale, faintly visible light blue veins, and along the porcelain-like smooth edges, following the crescent-like arch and delicate ankle, and down the streamlined calf, dripping lightly and alluringly into the pool.
The gratitude he wanted... Could it be me?
After staring at her perfect feet for a while, she suddenly felt like someone was watching her, too. The Cat Princess quickly retracted her leg and then tried to dive to the bottom of the pool, submerging everything below her nose. Only then did she feel a little better.
After hiding her body and avoiding the non-existent gaze, the Cat Princess, while feeling stuffy in the water, recalled the conversation she had overheard between the Shaman Society President and the Captain of the Guards.
'I have a hunch that his target is actually Princess Catherine!'
'Given his past actions and nature, I feel he might have already set his sights on Princess Catherine's beauty!'
'If it's just for personal gain, he doesn't need to do all this. He probably has some kind of special preference for the title of 'Princess'!'
Could these words... be true?
Recalling the Shaman Society President's confident and decisive expression when he said these words, the Cat Princess's heart couldn't help but feel anxious.
Although she had tested Lyon later, and he didn't show any unusual preferences, proving that these were likely just their unfounded speculations, at that time, she was just a 'fake' princess. But now, she had regained her true identity!
Envisioning the possible scenarios, the Cat Princess suddenly felt at a loss, feeling that the bath wasn't as comfortable as before.
What if... what if Lyon really has a special preference for the title of 'Princess' and has improper thoughts about me? Should I firmly refuse, or reluctantly agree...
No, wait, I can't agree to this! No way! He's a married man! But... but I owe him such a big favor, and he saved not only my life but also my mother's. If I refuse and he insists on taking advantage of the debt, then...
"Your Highness?"
Just as the Cat Princess was hiding in the pool, turning into a flustered mermaid, blowing bubbles at the water's surface, the maid's gentle voice called out from outside the bath.
"Your Highness? Are you there?"
"I'm here!"
Hurriedly emerging from the pool, shaking her wet hair, the Cat Princess sat by the pool's edge, grabbed a towel to cover herself, and then asked loudly:
"What's the matter?"
"Your Highness, Prince Lyon is looking for you."
The maid outside the bath cautiously reported:
"I told him you were here... but you're not available. However, he insists it's urgent. Should I continue to refuse him, or..."
(End of Chapter)
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