Corail - Prince of Coralia - Moon End

Corail - Prince of Coralia - Moon End

Chapter 5 - The True Value of the Drug

Corail-kun became interested in the recommended drug that can make coral beautiful. 

Corail: I... I want to protect the coral. Also, I want everyone to know more about the coral's charm. 

Man: In that case... 

Although, I felt uneasy about the man for some reason. 

(What should I do, is it okay to leave things as is?) 

When I thought of that and was about to speak up at that moment... I noticed that Corail-kun had a different look in his eyes. 

(Corail-kun?) 

Corail: They really are pretty... If the drug really did do that to the coral, I would say that it's good, but... 

Man: Eh...? 

Corail-kun's tone became deeper than before. 

MC: Corail-kun, are you okay...? 

Corail: Yeah, I'm fine. 

As I was surprised by how he changed so suddenly, he continued on. 

Corail: In the photo that shows before the use of the drug, there were a lot of fish swimming. In the photo of it being used after, there wasn't a single one in it. Hey, why is that? 

Man: T-That's... 

Corail: What is it? Hurry and tell me. 

Corail-kun questioned the man with a smile. 

Corail: Hey, don't you think that's strange? 

Man: ...

A tense atmosphere was drifting around us...

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Corail: In the photo that shows before the use of the drug, there were a lot of fish swimming. In the photo of it being used after, there wasn't a single one in it. Hey, why is that? 

Man: T-That's... 

Corail: What is it? Hurry and tell me. 

When the man became speechless, I gulped without realizing it. 

(W-Will he be okay?) 

As the tense atmosphere was making me uneasy, I quietly held the hem of Corail-kun's clothes. Then... Corail-kun looked at me with a calm expression and gave me a small nod. 

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

My heart tighten as it looked like he was telling me that with a gesture. 

(Corail-kun...) 

Man: W-What are you getting at!

Corail: ...The drug that you showed does make the coral brighter, but... The coral's appeal reduces the fish that reside there. 

Corail-kun looked straight at the man as his slightly long eyelashes moved... The side of his cold face looked surprisingly more mature than usual. 

Corail: I can't work with people who don't understand how important the coral reef is. That's why I can't go along with the item now. 

Then, Corail-kun ended his words with a smile. 

Corail: Also, I'm going to tell Father about you... Including the prince of Ancura. 

Man: ...Wha? 

After hearing that just now, the man turned pale. 

Corail: If you swear not to do it again, I'll let you off this time. 

Man: I-I understand! I swear it!!

Corail: That's a promise. 

The man ran off in a panic. 

(That's a relief...) 

MC: Corail-kun... Are you okay? 

When I asked him that, there was a distant look in his eyes as he spoke. 

Corail: Sort of, but that guy... his true motive for using that drug was to make the fish weak. 

MC: Eh? 

Corail: Then, they catch the weakened fish and sell them in the markets. 

MC: I can't believe it... For something like that... 

I said that without thinking. 

Corail: There's been quite a lot of that happening lately... 

I noticed a bit of a dark look in Corail-kun's transparent green eyes. 

Corail: I'm pretty sure that they talked to me for their operation. By calling it a drug that can make the coral beautiful. If I did use that drug here, it'll most likely cause trouble. 

Corail-kun slightly bit his lip in frustration, but...

Corail: But, bringing up Douglas into the conversation seemed to have some effect. 

MC: Douglas...? 

Corail: Yeah, the prince of Ancura from the Kingdom of Pirates! He protects the ocean's peace!!

(Pirates... The ocean's peace.) 

When I tilted my head to the side, Corail-kun giggled with a smile. 

Corail: I'll introduce him someday. To you. Of course, I wnat to bring in people and show them the coral's beauty. That probably won't be bad for the kingdom. But, the coral protects the fish that live there because that's what they do. You understand, right? 

MC: Yeah... 

The moment I quietly nodded... The sunlight from the top of the water shined on Corail-kun beautifully. Among that light, Corail-kun placed his index finger on his lips and made a mischievous smile. 

Corail: As you can see, I'm pretty bad. I have to take care of the coral's current appeal more. 

When I felt Corail-kun's hidden strong feelings as he made an innocent look, I softly spoke. 

MC: Corail-kun... Is there anything I can do? 

Corail: Thank you... But, this is my kingdom's problem, so I have to manage it myself. 

MC: I see... I guess so. 

Corail: But, you saying that makes me really happy... Yeah... Still, I would like for you to come here again. Even if it's after a year or ten years... I'll show you that I can protect this place. 

Aside from a faint warmth, there was strength hidden in his eyes as he was looking at me. 

MC: ...Sure. 

Due to that strong determination and beauty... I became attracted to him...

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