Vim - Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Prince - Main Story

Vim - Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Prince - Main Story

Chapter 1 - A Reunion in the Dark Night

Kingdom of Red Hunting, Vealoth, January... 

Around the time after I woke up Prince Heldt of Vealoth, I was heading to the Moon Road with some of the Vealoth soldiers that were escorting me. 

??: What's this? There's a female human here. 

MC: ...!

Suddenly, what appeared from within the darkness in the forest... 

(A-A wolf...!?) 

There was a pack of large wolves that were walking on two feet. 

Vealoth Soldier 1: Princess, they're "corrupted beastmen"! Get down!

Along with that strained shout, the soldiers immediately stood in front of me. 

Corrupted Beastman 1: Oh? So, there was a princess out here. 

Corrupted Beastman 2: We can extort her. 

Vealoth Soldier 2: Princess!

When the Vealoth soldiers used their guns, the corrupted beastmen dodged them nimbly and got in front of me. 

(Scary...) 

As the wolves were looking down at me with their fangs showing, my legs trembled. At that moment... 

??: Don't move!

MC: !

Just as the sound of a gunshot pierced through my ears, my body went up lightly soon after. Basked in the moonlight within the darkness, my body was being held by some robust arms. 

Vim: You're okay now, MC. 

MC: Ah... 

The fierce face that was looking at me within a close distance was... 

MC: ...Vim!

There was no doubt that it was Vim, the Prince of Besmaar, the Kingdom of Beastmen... 

Chapter 2 - A Magical Warmth

After saving me from the corrupted beastmen in the forest, Vim, that was holding me, slowly puts me down onto the ground. 

MC: Vim, just now... 

Just as I was about to speak, the corrupted beastmen from earlier were gone before we knew it. 

(When did they...) 

Nearby, there were some soldiers that were accompanying Vim. 

(They're all carrying guns... Those uniforms, are they Besmaar soldiers?) 

Vim: The gunshot from earlier was a warning shot. Don't worry. Also... The scent of the corrupted beastmen is already far away. 

As Vim was making a stiff expression, his uneasiness was spreading throughout the area. 

Vim: But, who would've thought that they would appear in a place like this... 

MC: The corrupted beastmen... Do they reside in this area? 

When I asked that, Vim nodded once as he held my shoulder that was still trembling. 

Vim: Actually... 

According to Vim, right now, there has been frequent appearances of dream eaters around Besmaar and Vealoth, so the beastmen called corrupted beastmen, that reside deep within the forest, have been taking advantage of the situation and been going on rampages. 

Vim: The prince of this kingdom... Heldt, we formed an alliance to take down the corrupted beastmen. 

(Vim is...?) 

Vim turns into a wolf on nights of a full moon. Because of that, someone precious to him lost their life in the past... Since then, he feared his own power. 

(Despite that he doesn't really get involved in diplomacy.) 

Vim: ...Corrupted beastmen are still beastmen. So, I have to do something about them. 

(I can feel his sense of responsibility...) 

///Choices///

- Thank you for saving me (☼)

MC: I see. Vim, thank for you saving me. 

Vim: Yeah... I'm really glad that I was looking around this area. 

Vim's expression changed into a smile. 

- Will you be okay...? (☽)

MC: I see... But, will you be okay? Won't that be dangerous? 

Vim: Yeah. That sort of thing isn't a problem. 

Vim smiled to reassure me. 

///Choices///

Vim: I'm a lycanthrope, so I'm stronger than a normal human. Also, I got some soldiers with me now. Just stay with me and it'll be okay. 

At that moment, he held my hand. 

Vim: ...I'm glad that you're all right. 

Looking relieved from the bottom of his heart, Vim held my hand tightly. 

Vim: ...You're shaking. Are you okay? 

MC: I'm okay... 

That warmth made the nervousness from earlier go away. 

(Even though it was all by chance, I'm so glad that I got to meet Vim like this again...) 

As the two of us were looking at each other... 

Vealoth Soldier: Um... Prince Vim. My apologies for interrupting your conversation. 

Besmaar Soldier: Since the princess is here, it'd be best to head back to town for today... 

Vim: !!

MC: !!

Vim made a surprised expression and lets go of my hand. 

(We were, even though there are so many people here...) 

As I felt my face getting hot, Vim scratched his cheek in embarrassment. 

Vim: ...I see. Anyway, let's head over to Vealoth for today. 

Besmaar Soldier: Yes!

After Vim gave that order to the soldiers, he turned towards me and... 

Vim: MC. This won't be a fast journey, so you should come back to town with me today. The corrupted beastmen are savages. So, it'll be too dangerous to head over to the Moon Road now. 

Vim told me the grave reality of the situation with a serious look. 

MC: ...I understand. Thank you. 

After I said that, Vim's expression softened up and nodded. Then, he held me as if he was protecting me. 

Vim: I don't know what'll happen. So, stay with me no matter what. 

Thus, we returned to the subjugation operative base in Vealoth. From within the dark forest, we would sometimes hear the howl of a beast... 

(How strange... Right now, I don't feel scared at all.) 

Vim's warmth that was close to me reassured me like magic... 

Chapter 3 - An Emotional Scar and a Gentle Scent

After that, we arrived at Vim's room that was prepared in Vealoth castle. 

Vim: Vealoth was formerly a kingdom that made a living by hunting, but... They've been developing firearms to use to fight the corrupted beastmen. 

When Vim's shoulders sunk sadly, he started talking little by little. 

Vim: Beastmen... A small number of them in my kingdom are okay with humans. But, there are some that don't think that way. Those are... the corrupted beastmen. They use their power to take control over humans. That's why Vealoth has continued fighting those corrupted beastmen. 

(Vim is so kind, so... He must feel the sense of responsibility the most since he's a beastman as well.) 

Thinking about his feelings, I felt a sharp pain in my heart. 

MC: Are you going to help this kingdom? 

Vim: Yeah... Besmaar wants to do something about them as well. Actually, Heldt has been asking me to fight them together many times before... 

Just as he said that, Vim became silent. Although, after some time, he readied himself and spoke... 

Vim: Having me involved might cause some trouble instead... Thinking about that makes me nervous even now. If I turn into a wolf on a full moon, there's a chance that I won't be able to control myself. 

MC: Vim... 

///Choices///

- You saved me today (☽)

MC: But... You saved me today. Then, the corrupted beastmen went away that instant. 

Vim: It'd be nice if that'd happened all the time though. 

Vim made a slightly wry smile. 

- Hold his hand softly (☼)

I softly held Vim's tightly clenched fist. 

Vim: MC... 

After Vim widened his eyes in surprise, he made a troubled smile. 

///Choices///

As his eyes that hold a deep sadness within them were trembling, I searched for the words to say earnestly. Then, guessing what I was thinking, Vim lightly smiled... 

Vim: ...Who would've thought that a day where we, beastmen, have to fight with guns. 

When he said that self-mockingly, he placed the small gun that was near his chest on top of the table. 

Vim: ...Me and the Besmaar soldiers were given these guns for this battle. I was surprised when I received it. It made me think how well developed the weapons in this kingdom are. The corrupted beastmen are strong... Even in my wolf form, I would have a hard time fighting them. 

MC: Is that so... 

I looked at the gun on the table. 

Vim: Ah. You want to touch it? Despite it's size, it looks like it packs quite a punch. 

MC: It looks like...? 

At that moment, a darker shadow was made on his face. 

Vim: Yeah... It's pathetic, but I still haven't used it. Because of what happened to my childhood friend, I've been bad with guns ever since. 

MC: Vim... 

(The time when Vim transformed and was mistaken to be attacking... To protect him, Vim's childhood friend ended up losing her life...) 

Remembering the sad incident, I looked down and... 

Vim: Even so. 

Vim said that slightly cheerfully. 

Vim: I shouldn't always be saying that I won't use it. I've mentioned it earlier, but the corrupted beastmen are strong. Aside from my wolf form, it'll be difficult to fight them like this. I'm a prince, so I shouldn't be running away. 

(Vim...) 

Vim: ...MC?

Before I knew it, I softly held Vim's hand with both of mine. 

MC: Vim, you're strong. 

Vim: What are you saying? Didn't you hear what I said just now? 

MC: I did. Even so, you're carrying a gun for everyone's sake, that's what makes me think you're strong. Also... I think you're kinder than anyone else. 

Vim: MC... 

Vim looked straight at me. 

///Choices///

- So, have some confidence (☼)

MC: That's why... Vim. Have some confidence. 

Vim: Yeah... That's right. 

- It'll be okay (☽)

MC: ...It'll be okay. I'm sure of it. 

I gripped Vim's hand strongly. 

Vim: Thank you, MC. 

///Choices///

Vim narrowed his eyes happily. Then...

Vim: At a time like this, I wouldn't be happy about letting go of your hand, but... 

After he gently pulled his hand away, he hugged me next. 

(It's warm...) 

Vim: ...It's a gentle scent. Encountering you like this... I'm glad. 

As he was breathing deeply near my face, Vim said that happily from the bottom of his heart... 

Chapter 4 - Determination and an Enemy Attack

For the past few days ever since Vim saved me in the forest, I've been helping them as they continued to take down the dream eaters that have been hanging around in this kingdom. 

(I heard that due to the decrease of dream eaters, there's been a decrease in the number of corrupted beastmen rampaging too, but... Invading the corrupted beastmen's settlement... I'm a little worried about everyone getting injured.) 

Tomorrow, Vim and the others will be going to invade the settlement of the corrupted beastmen that have been going on rampages. I asked to let me help in case a dream eater appears along the way, but... 

Vim: ...Will you really be okay? 

Vim said that softly as he looked at my face. 

Vim: To be honest, having you around will be useful. Going against both corrupted beastmen and dream eaters at the same time will be hard. But... 

As Vim was being hesitant, he frowned and looked down. 

(Vim...) 

MC: Even if it's just a little, I want to help you, Vim. So, I'll be okay. 

When I responded with a smile, Vim slowly raised his face and looked at me. 

Vim: ...Just don't overdo it. 

MC: Okay. 

Vim reached out and messily petted my head. The next moment, my heartbeat became loud as a sweet ticklish feeling was spreading within my chest. 

Vim: Okay... In that case, I got to work hard as well. 

As if Vim had made a new declaration, he grabbed the gun. Then, when he silently looked up, the moon began to shine faintly outside the window... 

Vim: Tonight's a full moon... ...If I turn into my wolf form, I'll become stronger than usual. But... I want to fight with everyone like this with this gun. 

Vim looked at the Vealoth gun again. 

Vim: If someone charged in by themselves and got taken hostage, that'll be the worst. 

When the veil of night began to silently come down, Vim closed his eyes as if he was trying to control himself. 

///Choices///

- Will you be okay? (☽)

MC: Vim... Will you be okay? 

Vim: Yeah, it's not a problem. I can do it. 

- Don't push yourself (☼)

MC: Vim... Don't push yourself. 

Vim: Yeah, it'll be okay. I know. 

///Choices///

When Vim opened his eyes, even though there was some hesitation in them, they made a very strong look... 

Vim: I want to protect you and the soldiers. Instead of being scared now, the way you think is strong. 

MC: Vim... 

I gently placed my hand on Vim's and smiled. Although, at that moment... 

Vealoth Soldier: Enemy attack! The corrupted beastmen are invading!

Vim: What!? 

MC: Eh...!

The inside of the castle instantly became noisy. 

Vim: ...We need to go. 

The moment Vim's expression stiffened up, he ran out of the room strongly... 

Sun End

Moon End