The Little Companion Of The Beast

Episode 14

It was none other than the parties who had to read the report.

“I can’t do it, I can’t do it.”

How can you tell a child who is just waiting for his mother to come back that they are all dead?

Among the truths, there are some that must be hidden.

Taylor decided to keep the harsh truth hidden, so he rolled up the report and put it away in a deep place.

I took out the documents that had been piled up again and spread them out, but I couldn’t concentrate and just sighed deeply.

“How strange is life.”

I kept feeling bad, and now that I know the story, my heart aches.

Taylor wanted to relieve some of the misery that was enveloping the child.

“Let’s see, what do kids like?”

Taylor recalled that children his age were obsessed with toys and dresses. He had already called the upper class. Since he was allowing outsiders into the forest, the lord’s approval was essential.

‘My lord, the castle doesn’t have the supplies a child needs. Even making them by hand is limited. But… … .’

‘Do as you wish.’

‘Am I really going to do it on my own?’

‘When did you stop doing it on your own?’

‘Please set a budget.’

‘Just use it. It’s not like you can ask a little person how much it costs.’

You don’t know, my lord. There’s a lot of foam in the children’s things. Even though you’re a big-hearted lord, you’ll probably flinch when you get the bill.

‘I hope this helps.’

Although he was a child who tried to live brightly, he couldn’t hide the dark clouds that occasionally appeared. Even though he was smiling brightly, when his eyes seemed to look sad, he couldn’t focus on his work.

Taylor was putting the documents aside, saying she needed to go out for some fresh air, when her maid came in and informed her.

“Butler, a messenger has arrived.”

“messenger?”

“I was asked to convey this.”

Taylor, who had received the scroll and unfolded it, suddenly got up and started running.

***

Taylor crossed the Great Hall and ran up to the master bedroom. Forgetting to knock, he threw open the door.

“My lord!”

“Look who broke in?”

“Oh, how did you know?”

“How much salary do you receive?”

“I get more than enough to satisfy my collecting needs.”

Taylor had a maniacal desire to collect, and the main reason he abandoned adventurers and became a butler was because the salary was generous. Of course, his lord used the money he was paid as sparingly as he could.

Since Taylor took care of almost all the work, Haska was free from chores. So it was not hard to guess that Taylor would call him to come and go, as it was very rare.

“Is there anything else that you can’t handle on your own?”

“I see. That’s true.”

“So who broke in?”

“I am the fourth prince of Casio.”

Haska laughed as if he had heard a joke.

“Not the emperor, not the crown prince, just the fourth prince?”

“That is… The 4th Prince’s aide has arrived. He is setting up camp at the entrance of the forest, saying he wants to see his lord.”

“You must have brought some random people with you.”

Taylor, who possessed the skill of understanding people even when they spoke in a rude manner, immediately realized that the rabble was the army that his lord had previously swept away.

“According to the maid who brought the messenger, no armed forces were seen.”

“Don’t bring anything to fight with, don’t attack, just wait quietly. It looks like you have no intention of invading.”

“No way! The act of stepping into the forest is tantamount to declaring war!”

Haska, with her long legs crossed, questioned the bristling Taylor.

“Who wiped out the village of underdeveloped humans?”

“He is the Fourth Prince of Casio. It is certain since he has come all the way here.”

“Why can’t the 4th Prince catch him?”

“I’m looking into that part separately. I have a guess, but I’ll let you know when I get it confirmed.”

“I’m asking about rumors.”

“The investigation is not over, but it seems there is no connection.”

“…….”

Taylor’s throat burned at the silence. He had no idea what his master was thinking. He had to back off without a word if he showed even the slightest hint of discomfort or discomfort. However, he could not abandon the child who had become a blood relative of his benefactor.

Taylor had to deal with the immediate danger first.

“My lord.”

“What are you trying to say that you have to lower your voice?”

“It is time for you, Lord Daedkala Daimon Haska, to show your fairness to those evil hordes! Strike them down yourself and let justice spread far and wide across the continent. It is time for you, Lord, to step forward.”

Shala shala~.

Taylor, who had no one to stand up to with his words, tried to influence Haska and made all sorts of excuses. However, there was one thing he had forgotten: he could not control the lord he served arbitrarily.

“You do it.”

“Me, me?”

“I’m not at the level to step forward.”

As usual, Haska, who had been passing the buck, went out with his neck bent. Taylor, who had become anxious, opened both arms wide and blocked the way.

“You know how you get panic attacks when you’re surrounded by strangers?”

“Ah, so that’s why I couldn’t become the Dean of the Academy. Wasn’t that possible?”

“No, I can’t! Just fire me! If you insist on sending me, I’ll become unemployed.”

“Tsk.”

If the butler falls, he will lose his freedom, but it doesn’t feel good to step forward himself.

It was when Haska was rubbing his chin as if he was in trouble.

A pitch-black head came into view as it climbed the stairs leading to the third floor.

***

“A visitor has arrived. I will meet him on his behalf.”

Staria, whose eyes were as big as a bell, pinched her thigh. She had been wandering around without any role to play and no one needed her, but now she had something to do. And it came from ‘that person’.

This was a heaven-sent opportunity for her, who was on the verge of becoming a braggart because the cave was intact rather than collapsing.

‘I have to do it!’

It was at that moment when Staria was burning with enthusiasm that Taylor rebelled.

“No.”

“The third party is out.”

“It’ll be hard. If the trauma explodes while you’re just recovering…….”

“stop.”

Haska, who had suppressed his discontent, gave Staria a choice.

“It’s up to you whether you do it or not.”

Taylor made an X sign to signal her to reject, but it didn’t make much of an impact on her, as she was too focused on making up for the lost points.

“Haaah, hwaaaaah. Scruffy.”

I can do it. Please let me do it.

“Okay, just go and have a chat.”

Staria, with a serious expression on her face, clenched her fists. Taylor was the one who stopped her from rolling as if she was going to go out at any moment.

“You must have forgotten, Starria suffers from aphasia. Even if you had flashcards, there would be limitations. The cards only have simple words written on them.”

“…….”

“It seems that there is someone who understands what Staria is saying.”

“…….”

“There is no such thing as a change of mind in the master’s dictionary, is there? Surely you are not changing your principles or anything?”

“shit.”

“Is this what they mean by falling into one’s own net?”

***

The scenery passes by in an instant.

Staria’s face lit up as she rode on the running white tiger. At first, she was worried that she would fall, but once she got used to the speed, it was fun. The child, who couldn’t control his overflowing curiosity and jumped off the watchtower, found the thrilling movement to be an enjoyable game.

“Woooooooo!”

“Your tongue is cut off. Keep your mouth shut.”

“Where.”

How long did I run? The wind resistance weakened and the changing scenery stopped.

We’ve finally arrived.

Staria jumped down cautiously and examined the tent pitched on the riverbank. It was made of high-quality fabric that was not worn or had any holes, and the poles stuck into the ground also looked new.

And the carriage was also stretched out and had decorations on it.

‘What’s that?!’

Staria’s pupils dilated for a moment as she discovered the pattern engraved on the flag.

The sun shining through the window.

It was exactly the same shape as the one seen on the armor of the horse the leader was riding when he raided the village.

The nightmare that had been haunting me every night was right in front of me.