Chapter 451 (1/2)

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Edited~

Author’s Note 1:

In the previous episode, I had written that Shinobu saw the bear flame, but I deleted it.

In the scene where Yuna fights Jubei in episode 444, I had written a story where she produces bear flames to surprise Jubei, but I forgot to delete it. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to readers who read the story before the correction.

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Bear-san, Protects Hugging Bear

“Your Majesty, how is the castle?” (Sakura)

Sakura asked as if nothing had happened.

What’s this, straight-face-jutsu?

The others didn’t seem to mind either.

I’ll do the same and go along with it.

“I’ve silenced them. No matter what she looks like, even if she’s young, she’s still a strong girl who has defeated Jubei. And I’m sure they’ve all received their own reports. I won’t let them complain.” (King)

The king said so and looked at me.

He can’t deny that I’m a bear, no matter how he looked at me.

“While I’ve read the reports, I didn’t expect you to be such a small girl. If it wasn’t for Sakura’s words, I’d doubt it.” (King)

No, I’m not small. You’re just big, king.

But he believes in Sakura’s words.

“Jubei, you really lost, didn’t you?” (King)

“Yes. Contrary to her appearance, she is stronger than any warlord. I swear the truth on this life.” (Jubei)

“I see. I guess there are small but strong people in foreign lands.” (King)

No, I don’t think there is.

So far, I have not met anyone who I think was stronger than me.

That’s because of the bear gear that God gave me. Without the bear gear, I would just be a girl with no power.

“And these are the beasts of hope Sakura was talking about? I’ve heard they’re fierce, but what can I say, they’re not scary bears.” (King

“”Ku~u ~ n””

At the king’s words, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear cried in denial.

They have cool fighting faces, but right now, they have their relaxed faces on, so I can’t argue with the king’s words.

If they had always looked so fierce, I think the kids would have been scared to go near them.

“Is it okay to touch them?” (King)

“As long as you don’t hurt them.” (Yuna)

“No, I won’t. Now then, let me touch you.” (King)

The king touches Hugging Bear’s body.

“Ooh, it feels good on my skin. It feels good to touch. It’s also white and beautiful. I wish I had this kind of fur.” (King)

As soon as the king said that, Hugging Bear moved quickly away from the king and hid behind me.

“Kuu ~ n”

My body can’t hide a body that big.

Of course, I would protect him from the king if he tried to do that again.

The king sees the escaped Hugging Bear.

When I was about to ask him “don’t even joke about it”, Sakura opened her mouth first.

“Uncle! Please be careful with your words. Do you know how hard Shinobu and the others worked to bring Yuna-sama and Hugging Bear-sama here? What will you do if Yuna-sama gets angry at your words and leaves?” (Sakura)

Sakura got angry at the king.

“I’m sorry. I’m not saying I’ll take your fur. I just wanted to express how good it felt.” (King)

The king apologized honestly.

But just now, did she just exposed that the king was her uncle?

“I understand that, but there are good and bad things to say. Take responsibility for your own words.” (Sakura)

The king was being reprimanded.

“I get it, don’t be mad. And Sakura. Call me the king here.” (King)

“I’m sorry.” (Sakura)

This time, it was Sakura’s turn to apologize.

“Uncle? What’s the connection between you two?” (Yuna)

“Sakura is my sister’s daughter.” (King)

“So, Sakura is royalty?” (Yuna)

“No. My mother married my father, so she’s not royalty anymore.” (Sakura)

I’ve heard stories that if you marry an ordinary person, you’ll no longer be royalty.

“So I’m just an ordinary Miko.” (Sakura)

I don’t think an ordinary Miko was capable of having prophetic dreams.

But I think I understand now why the king believed Sakura’s words. It was more like the people around him were in denial.

“So the king believed Sakura’s words because of that.” (Yuna)

“Yeah, because my sister also possessed magical powers, too.” (King)

The king looked as if he missed something. Sakura and the other three fell silent at his words.

In the midst of all this, Sakura opened her mouth.

“My mother and father died when I was very young.” (Sakura)

Her mother and father, so they’re both dead then?

“That’s why I’m acting as her father. But because of my position, I had to make her address me as the King in public.” (King)

So, that’s what he meant that she should be calling him king earlier.

I feel sorry for a 10 year old orphan. But I know many children who have lost their parents or been abandoned. The faces of the children in the orphanage came to mind. They are smaller than Sakura. Yet, they are not sad and are doing well. Children can grow up without parents, but they need help from adults. That’s why the director and Liz-san are there.

Besides, Sakura has the king and Shinobu, and her personality is growing straight, so she doesn’t seem to have anything to worry about.