Heldt - Prince of Vealoth - Moon End

Heldt - Prince of Vealoth - Moon End

Chapter 6 - A Single Sound of a Gunshot

After a while since MC left the village... The gunshot that Heldt fired echoed throughout the village. 

Stahl: Dammit... 

Heldt had already made the other beastmen fall. 

Stahl: I didn't hear that you were this strong... 

Heldt: This is the end, Stahl!

When he shouted that, he aimed and fired the gun. 

Stahl: ...Guh. 

Stahl lets out a groan after getting shot in the leg and fell. 

Heldt: ...

Heldt sighed in relief and quietly lowered his gun. 

Heldt: This'll surely make things discouraging. I have to go after her quickly. 

Just as Heldt said that and was about to run, Stahl raised his head as he was on the ground. 

Stahl: You idiot. How naïve. 

At that moment, a gunshot was heard nearby. 

Heldt: ...!

Heldt looked at the source of the gunshot when he felt a strong impact on his stomach... Underneath a private house, there was a large, hooded man with a gun aimed at him.

Heldt: You weren't... a villager... 

Underneath the hood of the man, his fur-covered body showed. 

Heldt: A corrupted... beastman?

Just as Heldt murmured that, he fell to the ground...

...

After I parted from Heldt and frantically ran into the forest, I had a bad feeling. 

MC: Heldt...? 

The dark sky made that feeling rise. 

(What should I do... Should I go back?) 

-Flashback-

Heldt: Even though it might be scary to be by yourself, I'll follow after you. So... Please. 

-Flashback-

When I remembered his words, I looked ahead. 

(I choose... to believe in Heldt.) 

With a heavy step forward, I headed to Besmaar*...

T/N: Vim's kingdom

Chapter 7 - Sorry to Keep You Waiting

When the sun went down, darkness arrived in the forest... After brushing off that uneasy feeling earlier, I headed to the castle of Besmaar to hide from the beastmen. 

(They won't find me if I slip into town...) 

The white crescent moon showed itself in the dark blue sky. As I continued on by relying on the moonlight, I went through the trees and saw the town of Besmaar.

(Ah...!) 

Seeing the streetlights from afar was like a ray of hope.

(I need to hurry.) 

At that moment, a dark silhouette descended from above and stood in front of me. 

MC: !?

Corrupted Beastman 1: Whoa. I can't let you go any further. 

There was a corrupted beastman with a colossal body hiding in the soft lights of the streetlights. 

MC: ...!

My body trembled by reflex. 

(What do I do... But, I promised Heldt. I need to get through somehow...!) 

Although, my determination was in vain... 

Corrupted Beastman 1: Stahl, over here!

The corrupted beastman's loud voice echoed throughout the forest. 

Stahl: Nice job keeping watch. 

MC: Eh...? 

When I turned around, there was Stahl and some corrupted beastmen catching up. 

MC: ...!

Corrupted Beastman 1: We've been watching you long before you arrived at that village. 

My heartbeat became fast from those words. 

(Don't tell me, at that time...) 

-Flashback-

MC: Is something wrong? 

Heldt: Yeah. Somehow, I feel like something's watching us... 

-Flashback-

MC: ...!

Just as I was about to speak, I became surrounded by corrupted beastmen. 

(If Stahl's here...) 

I felt a cold chill running down my spine.

MC: Heldt is... 

As mosquitos were buzzing around, Stahl grinned. 

Stahl: He fell for our trap nicely. Disguising as you humans and being friends while carrying a gun... 

MC: ...!!

What he said and that fearful imagination made my head spin. 

MC: No...

Stahl: It's a shame. He won't be coming to save you. 

(Heldt is...?) 

The inside of my mouth became dry and my legs were shaking a bit. 

(That can't be...) 

The corrupted beastmen made scary smiles. 

(But... Heldt promised. He said that he would protect me. That's why, I...) 

I clenched my fist and looked straight ahead. 

MC: ...I don't believe that you got Heldt. 

Stahl: Huh? 

MC: He said that he would protect me. That's why I'll believe in Heldt. 

The wind blew and made the trees sway. 

Stahl: I see. In that case, believe in him until you hate it. No matter how much pain you're in, he'll never come!

After saying that, Stahl raised his fist. 

MC: Heldt...!

Before I knew it, I yelled out his name and at that moment... 

Stahl: Guh...!

When the sound of a gunshot echoed throughout the dark forest, a bullet hit Stahl in the chest. 

MC: ...!

Along with the sound of rapid gunshots, the corrupted beastmen fell to the ground. As I was surrounded by a cloud of dust, something was lightly wrapped around me. 

Heldt: Sorry to keep you waiting, Princess. 

MC: Heldt...!

Heldt: Sorry for being late. It's all right now. 

Within the red cloak, I was being held tightly in Heldt's strong arms. 

Heldt: Thanks for believing in me. 

When he whispered that in my ear, that warmth made heat rise in the corner of my eyes... 

Last Chapter - A Powerful Voice

In the dark forest, there was the scent of gun powder and smoke going around the area... 

Heldt: Sorry for being late. It's all right now. Thanks for believing in me. 

Heldt gently whispered that to me as he hugged me tightly. 

MC: Heldt...

When my uneasiness went away, I could feel my tears about to show...

Heldt: Ah... Don't cry. That'll be troubling. 

Heldt made a wry smile as I held his back. At that moment, that is when I noticed it for the first time. 

MC: Heldt... Your complexion...

Heldt's face looked pretty pale as there was some sweat on his forehead. 

Heldt: Haha... I messed up a little. But, I'm okay. 

After Heldt said that cheerfully, he looked at the remaining corrupted beastmen. 

Heldt: Now then... It's payback time for scaring my princess!

With Stahl down, the corrupted beastmen fought Heldt... They all fell one after another by the bullets that Heldt shot out...

......

One night as the stars were shining softly... The peaceful starry sky alleviated our exhaustion from fighting these past few days. 

Heldt: Haa... We finally returned. 

Heldt said that as he sat down on the sofa. After what happened, once we finally reached Besmaar, Heldt was successful in forming an alliance with them when he took down the corrupted beastmen. 

MC: That's good. From here on, the kingdom will be supporting you as your ally. 

(It's really nice that Heldt's feelings got through to Prince Vim.) 

Even I felt happy from looking at his satisfied smile. 

Heldt: Yeah. Now, the people in both kingdoms can live peacefully. 

He took a deep breath and stretched out greatly. After Heldt got treated kindly by the people of Besmaar, we returned to Vealoth. 

MC: Does your injury hurt? 

I've been keeping in check of the light wound that he received many times. Although, he showed his usual bright smile. 

Heldt: Haha! Didn't I tell you already? I'm fine. You get worried too easily. 

His carefree smile gave me some reassurance. 

Heldt: Although... If it weren't for that, things would've been bad. 

After saying that, he looked at the table. During the time he was fighting, he was wearing a metal guard underneath his clothes. 

Heldt: That was something. Vealoth's armor is progressing greatly against guns. 

Despite what Heldt said so proudly, my uneasiness wouldn't go away. 

MC: Yeah. But, don't push yourself like that again. I don't want to see you get hurt. 

Heldt: MC... 

(If he didn't have that guard on...) 

The bullet that he received was in the middle of the guard. 

MC: From here on... Are you going to keep on fighting...? 

As I felt my uneasiness pushing in, I gently touched his chest. 

Heldt: It'll be fine. Trust me. 

MC: But... 

The moment I said that, I felt something warm against my lips. 

MC: ...!

After backing away, Heldt looked down at me gently. 

MC: Just now... 

At that moment... He extended his strong arms and picked me up lightly. 

MC: !

With the red hood covering his head, his blonde hair swayed and... I felt warmth against my lips again.

MC: ...

As the strong and gentle kiss made all my uneasiness go away, it took control over my heart and body. When he softly spoke, he freed us from the sweet time that felt like an eternity. 

Heldt: Didn't I tell you before? My heart was racing the time you told me that you wanted to come with me. At that time, I became more attracted to you... I wanted to protect you. As a soldier, as a prince... And also, as a single man. 

MC: ...!

There was a strong determined look in his eyes. 

Heldt: So, it's not going to be that simple. 

Each of his straightforward words gave me warmth. His words made the uneasiness and fear quietly fade away. 

MC: Heldt... 

As it felt like my fast heartbeat wasn't going to stop, I told him my feelings that were overflowing within me. 

MC: ...I love you too, Heldt. 

(You're cheerful, kind and stronger than anyone else.) 

Heldt: Yeah... Thank you. 

When Heldt smiled in embarrassment, his hold on me got stronger. 

Heldt: When I said that I wanted to be like the hunter that saved me as a kid... I've always thought about how I wanted to be somebody's hero. 

After taking a deep breath, he looked at me. 

Heldt: ...Princess. Won't you grant my wish? 

Heldt's eyes were shining completely. 

(...You're already my hero.)

I nodded towards his words. 

I wished that I would always see his eyes that were brighter than the stars in the entire sky from now on...

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