Shin - Prince of Kuyou - Sun End

Shin - Prince of Kuyou - Sun End

Chapter 7 - Sharp Claws

With fangs showing, the mysterious black cat jumped towards Shin-san. 

Shin: ...!

MC: Shin-san...!

Before I knew it, I was running towards him and at that moment... 

Shin: Don't move!

(Eh...!?) 

The black cat that was going after Shin-san diverted it's direction towards me. 

Shin: Kuh...!

Even though Shin-san tried to go after the black cat, he was too late... 

MC: ...!? 

The black cat disappeared and somehow went into my body and caused a cold discomfort throughout my entire body. 

Shin: Hey! Why!? 

When Shin-san ran over to me, he held me up as I was staggering. 

(I'm okay...) 

Which is what I wanted to say... 

Shin: !

My hand moved on it's own and touched Shin-san's cheek. Some of his silver hair fell as if it has been cut. 

(Why...!) 

My body changed it's direction on it's own into the opposite of what I wanted. Before I knew it, sharp claws appeared and were aimed towards Shin-san's throat. 

MC: You were just one step too late! Rat prince. 

As my mouth was moving on it's own, my own voice was laughing vulgarly. 

Shin: Looks like the spirit has taken control... 

(Taken control? Then, my body is...!) 

Even though I wanted to close my eyes in fear, I couldn't... Unable to avert my face at the moment, I looked at his sharp gaze... 

Chapter 8 - Uncontrollable Body

As the wind blew, there was an unsettling atmosphere... 

Shin: Looks like the spirits has taken control...

Spirit: Kuku... 

(I can't move my body...!) 

At that moment, all of the servants that have noticed the disturbance ran over to the courtyard. 

Servant: Shin-sama!

Shin: Don't move. More importantly... Go to the guards immediately. Tell them, "a spirit has appeared. Secure the town's talismans in every direction as soon as possible". 

Servant: Still...!

Shin: Go!

Many of the servants did what Shin-san told them to do and ran off immediately. 

Spirit: Oh, it's amazing how composed you are despite that a spirit is possessing this woman. You really are coldhearted, man of the rat. 

(What does that mean...?) 

I was surprised from the words that just slipped out of my mouth... When the spirit noticed that, it began to laugh. 

Spirit: Kukuku... Woman, are you surprised? Here's my advice about the man of the rat. For the sake fo his longtime status, he has pursued me of the Cat Clan for his own selfish reasons. Since that man doesn't care about anyone, you'll be going through that soon. 

(You're wrong... Shin-san isn't that kind of person...!) 

When I shouted that internally, the spirit laughed again. 

Shin: I see... So, this is what has become of the Cat Clan. Such a pointless outburst of anger. 

Spirit: What was that...? 

As I gave him a sharp glare at that moment, Shin-san took a step closer towards me. 

Shin: Ever since you guys lost your social status, there has been a lot of shrewd lowlifes like you. That's just it. 

Spirit: Silence...! You rat!

(No! Stop...) 

While my thoughts were in vain, my legs started moving on their own and ran towards Shin-san. Just as he was waiting, he grabbed both of my arms. 

Spirit: ...!

When he turned my body around, he pushed me to the ground. 

Spirit: You... Let go!

The spirit moved my body like crazy to break free. Although, he held my arms tightly to the point that his grip around my wrist was hurting. 

(Shin-san...) 

Shin: ... 

Spirit: What's wrong? You're hesitating. I knew it, you can't raise a hand against this woman... Kukuku... Ahaha!

As he looked down at me while holding both of my arms, he was frighteningly calm. 

Shin: Don't underestimate me. 

I felt a chill going down my spine from his cold tone. 

Spirit: Kuh...!

As a response to those unhesitant words, my hand strongly shook off his arm. 

Shin: !

When I got away, Shin-san's sleeve was slightly cut. 

Spirit: So, you want to play for a bit... Well then, how about I make you regret insulting me? 

(Stop...!) 

Spirit: Why should I stop? Don't you want to kill this man!? 

Making a foolish smile, the spirit pointed it's claws towards Shin-san. 

(Even if that's true...) 

Not wanting to hurt him, I resisted it. 

Spirit: ...! This woman...!!

The next moment, my body stopped moving. 

Shin: ...Go!

During that interval, Shin-san ran off with some servants following him from behind. 

Spirit: I won't let you escape!

(No... Get away...!)

When I begged for it to stop, the spirit laughed and kicked the ground... 

Chapter 9 - Cornered Rat

Shin-san took his servants along as he left the castle... After that, the spirit that was using my body went after him. 

(Get away, Shin-san...!) 

Unable to stop it, I continued to watch as I was still running like crazy. 

Spirit: It's pointless to run! Rat prince! Just like a cat chasing a rat!

(Stop it...!) 

No matter how much I yelled, only a vulgar laugh came out of my mouth. 

Servant: Shin-sama!

Shin: Just run! We have to get to the treasure warehouse now!

Spirit: A weapon to defeat a spirit... That's it? Do you know what it could do to this woman's life? 

With the spirit getting agitated, Shin-san continued running. Although, it seems to be futile as the distance between the spirit that was controlling me and him was slowly getting shorter. Then... 

Shin: ...!

The sharp claws teared Shin-san's back. 

(...!) 

There was blood showing on his clothes. 

Shin: ...

As he was staggering, the spirit showed it's claws again. 

Servant: Shin-sama!

Shin: ...Stay back!

Just as the servants were about to take out their weapons, they followed Shin-san's sharp command. 

Servant: Still...

Shin: Don't make me say it twice. 

While Shin-san was still standing, he slowly approached me. 

Spirit: I'm done playing around. 

(I won't let you...!) 

Spirit: !? Woman, you... You're in the way. 

I desperately took control of my own body and looked at Shin-san. 

MC: I won't... I won't let you hurt Shin-san. 

Shin: MC... 

MC: Go to the treasure warehouse... Now!

Even after saying that somehow, the spirit quickly regained control over my body...

Last Chapter - His Intentions

As the sunlight descended upon the dark town, Shin-san's and the others' footsteps and heavy breathing were heard... 

Shin: ...

His body staggered from pain as blood was running down his back. 

(Shin-san...!) 

When I tried to yell that out loud, only a hateful laugh came out instead. 

Spirit: Kuku... It's pointless... Even so, this is the end. I am going to enjoy this. 

As the spirit approached Shin-san, it showed it's claws. Although... 

Spirit: ! I can't... move!? 

With my arms up at the moment, it became hard to move just my finger. 

Shin: Hmph... 

Shin-san smiled boldly. 

Shin: ...Seems like it worked. 

Despite being out of breath right now, he looked at me with a refreshing smile. 

Spirit: What... What did you do!? 

Shin: You should be grateful for the prayers helping me. 

Spirit: What!? 

Shin: In every direction, there's a sacred beast that's being prayed to... Then, the sacred beast will reach full power... Even though I was half-convinced, it seems to be real. 

Spirit: !! I see, this is... 

The spirit used my eyes to look around. 

-Flashback-

Shin: In this kingdom, sacred beasts are prayed to in all directions and to control them, the golden sacred beast in the center is prayed to. Praying to these four sacred beasts raises the center beast's power and exorcises the spirits.

-Flashback-

Shin: A task that my servants have carried out till the end. 

(Ah...) 

-Flashback-

Shin: Go to the guards immediately. Tell them, "a spirit has appeared. Secure the town's talismans in every direction as soon as possible".

-Flashback-

Shin: As expected of the courageous Cat Clan of not fearing the sacred beasts... Ah, or maybe. Could it be that you forgot? 

Spirit: Kuh...! You bastard, don't tell me that you got injured on purpose...!?

With a smile, Shin-san dusted off his body. 

Shin: Seems like it's all going according to plan. All the times when you thought that you had won... Didn't they all usually end the same way? 

Spirit: You...! I'll kill you...!!

Suddenly... Shin-san's expression changed. It turned into a violent rage. 

Shin: Kill me? That's my line. I'll erase you with no regrets. 

(Shin-san...) 

His words towards me made my chest tightened. 

Shin: Spirit, your coldhearted words have angered me. But, with the people's feelings inside me... They turned my boiling rage over. Even if you used MC's own body to harm her. 

Shin-san's silver eyes were looking straight over here. 

Spirit: You...!

As the spirit gritted it's teeth in the short interval, Shin-san looked into my eyes. The next moment... He broke into a smile and looked at me softly. 

Shin: Wait a little while longer. Just be patient. 

(Shin-san...) 

When I responded to him internally, I frantically looked at him. As if I've reached him, Shin-san made a satisfied smile. 

Shin: I, as the prince of the Rat Clan, Shin. Sacred beasts that protect this land, awaken the power that's resting within me!

Once Shin-san has shouted that, a bright light was emitted from that prayer. 

Shin: ...Now, hurry and rise. I hate idiotic people. 

Spirit: ! This light...!

The heavy presence left from within my body... 

Shin: MC!

With all my strength leaving my body, Shin-san held me close just as I was about to fall. 

MC: Shin-san... 

Shin: Sorry... To have you go through such an ordeal. 

My body was enveloped in Shin-san's scent. 

(Such a gentle scent...) 

Feeling at ease at the moment, I raised my hands and wrapped my arms around Shin-san's back. 

Shin: !

When I felt a wet sensation, I quickly removed my hands. 

MC: Shin-san, your injury... I...

Shin: No. It wasn't you who caused it. 

MC: But...!

Just as I was about to talk back, he backed away and covered my lips to block my words. 

MC: ...!

Shin: There's no need to say anything. 

When he had me in his arms again, he gently petted my head. He caressed me over and over again... 

(I... Towards Shin-san...) 

As my heart was throbbing in pain, my cheeks became warm. 

MC: Shin-san... Why didn't you go to the treasure warehouse? 

Shin: True, I could've gone to the treasure warehouse to get a weapon... It would have been the most effective way to drive it out of you since your body is frail. Yet, I couldn't do it. ...To be honest, that would've been a fifty-fifty chance. 

(Just so I wouldn't get hurt...) 

Shin: Using prayers is probably unheard of. 

As he laughed self-mockingly, he grabbed my arms. And slowly placed them around his neck... 

MC: You mustn't, your injury is...!

Shin: I want to say that it doesn't matter. By the way, your voice. 

MC: Eh...? 

Shin: I want to hear your voice. Say that you love me... With your voice. 

His heartrending smile overwhelmed me. 

MC: Yes...!

When my arms creeped up around his neck, I softly entrusted my body to him. 

Shin: Close your eyes, I'll carry you. Even though I should've done something more as a man instead of being so prideful... It doesn't matter now. 

As I hugged Shin-san tightly, I listened to his heartbeat... As it felt like I was touching his heart, I closed my eyes happily... 

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