The Fluffy Baby Fox Only Bites the Crazy Villain - Chapter 67
“Must you go that far?”
Owen sighed lightly with a troubled expression.
Perhaps her anger was further fanned by his sigh, as Yudis drew her sword from her waist like lightning.
“A knight answers with the sword. Stop talking and draw your weapon!”
A suffocating silence descended upon the training grounds.
Wait, the atmosphere is turning too hostile. Are they really going to duel with real swords so suddenly?
I knew Yudis had a quick temper, but this is too reckless.
No matter how angry she is, challenging Owen to a duel when they’ve just met is too impulsive.
The bewildered soldiers murmured that someone should stop them. Ron also stomped his feet, not knowing what to do.
“This is bad. Lady Yudis seems really angry. When she gets angry, no one can stop her.”
Owen, perhaps deciding he could no longer back down, bowed respectfully and placed his hand on the sword at his waist.
Seeing this, I felt I couldn’t just stand by and watch anymore.
Both of them are too heated up! Why are allies fighting each other? They’re not children!
I escaped from Ron’s arms and jumped between Yudis and Owen.
“Shushu, where are you going?”
“To stop the fight.”
I quickly swung my bushy tail to create a snowstorm. Whoosh!
The pure white snowstorm sparkled in the air, swirling around Owen and Yudis.
Cold snowflakes settled on top of their heads. This should be enough to bring them to their senses.
“This is…!”
Yudis’s pupils dilated in surprise.
I stood firmly between Owen and Yudis, looking at them alternately.
“Both of you, stop it. Cool your heads! Why are allies fighting each other?”
“Shushu. I’m sorry. I was rash.”
Owen apologized and gave me a slight bow. In contrast, Yudis stared down at me with a surprised expression.
“Fox, were you a shapeshifter capable of magic?”
“That’s right. I used magic to stop the fight between Lady Yudis and Sir Owen.”
“This is not your place to interfere.”
Yudis cut me off coldly. It was the reaction I expected. But I couldn’t back down now.
“Lady Yudis is the Grand Duke’s precious sister, and Sir Owen is a loyal knight. The Grand Duke wouldn’t want you two to fight.”
I sincerely appealed to Yudis to stop.
Yudis, who had been silently looking down at me, composed herself and slowly sheathed her sword.
Only then did I breathe an inward sigh of relief.
Yudis shouted at the soldiers who had gathered around, murmuring.
“Training is over for today. Everyone dismissed!”
At her command, the soldiers saluted in unison, looking relieved.
“Thank you, Lady Yudis.”
When Owen stepped forward and greeted her respectfully, Yudis narrowed her eyes and gave him an appraising look.
“I’ll remember you, Sir Owen. Standing up for your subordinates willingly—not bad.”
Owen seemed slightly taken aback by the unexpected praise but soon bowed his head with a composed expression.
That’s a relief. Yudis seems to have a good impression of Owen.
Just then, soldiers rushed to Owen, asking if he was alright. Owen was surrounded by soldiers, soothing them with a gentle smile.
“Are you all okay? Those who are seriously injured should receive treatment first.”
The soldiers weren’t in good condition, probably because the endurance training had been too severe. Some complained of bruises and muscle pain, some were exhausted, and others had collapsed on the ground.
Ron ran to the soldiers and performed healing magic. It seemed difficult for him to treat all the soldiers alone.
“I’ll help too, Ron.”
I scurried over to a soldier and placed my front paws on his shoulder. Light emanated from my round, rice-cake-like front paws.
The soldier’s face, which had been contorted with muscle pain, quickly relaxed.
I also approached a soldier suffering from dehydration and pressed my front paws left and right to heal him.
When I approached a soldier with an injured knee and gave him the kneading treatment, his knee became good as new in the blink of an eye.
I felt that my healing abilities had developed even further recently.
Just pressing my front paws was enough to release healing energy that could alleviate most pain.
The soldiers bowed their heads to thank me, their faces now much more comfortable.
“Shushu, thank you so much!”
“I’ll bring you lots of jerky tomorrow.”
“Should I bring you the cake you like?”
I nodded to the soldiers with a proud smile.
“Anything is fine. But don’t forget to pay for the treatment I gave you.”
I should hone my kneading healing technique here and open a clinic when I become independent later.
Then I could live well on my own. I can’t stay here as a pet forever.
As I was making grand future plans, I kept feeling a tingling sensation on the back of my head.
When I turned around slightly, Yudis was still standing with her arms crossed, glaring at me with a stern expression.
‘W-what? Did I do something wrong?’
I should probably make my exit now. I don’t want to get caught in the crossfire if I stay near Yudis.
“Fox, you…”
Just then, Yudis stopped me.
I was startled and raised my tail fur straight up. This was an instinctive fear that I couldn’t control.
At that moment, a soldier rushed over and stopped in front of Yudis.
“Lady Yudis, the Grand Duke urgently requests your presence in his office. He said Lady Shushu should come too.”
“The Grand Duke is calling for me?”
Yudis raised one eyebrow, then nodded and said she would go immediately.
Why would he call for me too? What’s going on?
I tilted my head and trotted toward the office.
Throughout the entire walk to the Grand Duke’s office, Yudis didn’t say a word. She just walked a few steps ahead of me with precise steps.
I followed behind Yudis, feeling like I was walking on thin ice.
Her glossy black hair fluttered gently in the wind.
I really envy her hair. There probably isn’t any hair treatment in this world, so how does she maintain it?
Yudis walked quickly, occasionally stopping to slightly turn her head to check behind her, then resuming her pace.
Could it be that she’s checking if I’m following well?
Honestly, I desperately want to become friends with a cool woman like Yudis, but I don’t know how.
Until now, I’ve been able to captivate everyone with the adorable charm of a baby fox, but Yudis is not so easy.
How on earth can I make Yudis kneel before my cuteness?
I stared at Yudis’s back with wide eyes.
But I was so focused on Yudis that I didn’t properly check what was in front of me.
Suddenly, Yudis stopped, and I bumped right into her heel.
I fell on my bottom, exposing my round pink belly.
Ah, how embarrassing. I can’t believe I’m still making such mistakes.
As I hurried to correct my posture, a gentle hand approached my head.
“Fox, you…”
Yudis’s hand reached toward me but stopped in mid-air. Her brow furrowed deeply again, and she bit her beautiful lips tightly.
Her beautiful face contorted as if she were forcibly suppressing pain.
She quickly hid her outstretched hand behind her back, then turned around and opened the office door.
“You’re in the way. Don’t follow me carelessly.”
I froze in place.
Honestly, I’m a bit hurt. Does she dislike me that much?
***
Following Yudis into the office, I found Karden sitting in a reception chair with his legs crossed, looking displeased.
When Karden saw me, he narrowed his eyes disapprovingly.
“Shushu, where did you go without having breakfast with me?”
“Kyaung?”
“I’m the one who feeds you, gives you a place to sleep, and cherishes you, yet you’re already cheating on me.”
“Ch-cheating? What are you talking about?”
I was so dumbfounded that I patted the carpet with my front paws.
Seeing me, Karden turned his head, covered his mouth, and his shoulders trembled.
Maildra supported the Grand Duke with a gentle smile.
“The Grand Duke must be feeling neglected. He was waiting to have breakfast with you, Lady Shushu.”
“You didn’t eat breakfast for that reason? Goodness, the Grand Duke isn’t a child. How long do I have to prepare meals for you?”
This time I was really frustrated and angry.
I stared at Karden with wide eyes and lectured him firmly.
But the person in question simply nodded in agreement with an unaffected expression.
“So you just need to eat meals with me from now on.”
“No, what I’m asking is how long I have to take care of you.”
While Karden and I were bickering, Maildra was watching the scene with a pleased smile.
I’m feeling so frustrated, I wish he would help correct the Grand Duke’s bad habits.
Just then, Yudis, who had been silent since entering the office, finally spoke.
“Brother, you’ve changed a lot.”
Yudis’s cold but calm words drew everyone’s attention.
Karden’s expression, which had been smiling at me, instantly hardened.
“Yudis, what are you trying to provoke?”
