Vim - Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Prince - Sun End

Vim - Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Prince - Sun End

Chapter 5 - The Pain of Being Left Behind

When the corrupted beastmen invaded, the inside of the castle became noisy. 

(Vim...!) 

While searching for Vim after he ran out of the room, I ran through the castle. Then... 

MC: Vim!

Vim: ... 

Besmaar Soldier: Vim-sama!? That form... 

When I saw that Vim had changed into his large wolf form, the surrounding people widened their eyes. 

Vim: I'm heading to town now, to confront the corrupted beastmen. In the meantime, stay here and protect the castle. 

After he gave that order to the soldiers, he turned towards me... His dark eyes that were covered by his fur were looking at me. 

(He said that he wanted to fight with everyone with the gun... Even though that's what he thought.) 

Thinking about what Vim was feeling, a sharp pain ran through my heart. Then, as if he knew what I was thinking, he gently smiled... 

Vim: Don't make that kind of face.

Vim gently caressed my cheek. 

Vim: If I could, I would've avoided turning into this form. Looks like that isn't an option here. But, this isn't the time to be saying that. Also... You're here. This won't be like last time. No, I won't let it. 

Vim looked down at me strongly. Then... 

Vim: I won't let them get away. That's why... Have faith in me. I know about the pain of being left behind. I won't let you feel that sadness. Never... 

Vim continued to gently caress my cheek. When I gently touched that large hand, I looked back at Vim. 

MC: ...Okay. Make sure to come back. 

Vim: Yeah...!

Vim ran out of the castle. 

(Please be safe...) 

As I prayed, I watched him off from behind as he was getting further away... 

Last Chapter - A Wolf's Happy End

The next day after the corrupted beastmen invaded Vealoth... After the long battle ended with the corrupted beastmen retreating, I went back to Besmaar with Vim. 

Vim: Haa... Finally, home. 

After the King of Vealoth and the people thanked him passionately, he became a little tired. 

(That's understandable. Vim did a good job.) 

I recalled what the soldier told me of what he saw during his battle in the town plaza. 

-Flashback-

Vim: Haa!!

Corrupted Beastman 1: Guah!!

Corrupted Beastman 2: Dammit! Even though you're a beastman, you're doing the humans' bidding...!

Vim: You're the ones that are going down. If you stand down and retreat, I won't go after you. But, if you don't... 

Corrupted Beastman 2: ...!

-Flashback-

The rumor of Vim making the corrupted beastmen retreat with his overwhelming strength spread around instantly... The banquet that the people of Vealoth held to express their gratitude continued on until night turned into day. 

MC: Vim. You did such a good job. 

Vim: Yeah... Somehow, I'm suddenly feeling tired. But, I'm glad. I didn't think that they would accept me in this form... ...I want to tell her that. In this form. 

(I see. So, that's why he didn't turn back into his usual form, in this flower field...) 

It was the flower field that Vim used to hang out in with his childhood friend... When he sat down, he laid down and looked up at the clear sky. 

MC: I'm sure that... she'll be happy. 

After I said that, I sat down next to Vim. When a gentle breeze blew, the flowers looked like they were nodding as they softly swayed. Then... 

Vim: ...I guess so. That's what I think too. 

As Vim was looking up, he began to speak softly. 

Vim: When the corrupted beastmen invaded, I became troubled. Fight in my wolf form or fight with everyone with the gun... In the end, I chose my wolf form. But, it wasn't because I was scared of the gun. Instead of using a gun that I wasn't used to, I wanted to help everyone in my wolf form. That's what I was thinking. 

MC: Vim... 

When he moved his gaze from the sky to me, we looked at each other. 

Vim: In the end, I was unable to fight with a gun... 

MC: ...? Vim? 

While Vim was laying down, he gently pulled me. A satisfied smile was made on that face. 

Vim: As a result, I was able to protect you and everyone. Right now, that's enough to make me satisfied. 

MC: ...Yes. Thank you, Vim. Both the people of Besmaar and Vealoth are grateful to you. 

Vim: Yeah... I guess so. I've always hated this wolf form. Losing my senses and hurting someone, that's what scares me the most. 

When he murmured that, he rubbed his nose against me. 

Vim: But... Using this power to protect you guys, I'm grateful for that now. When my childhood friend lost her life from a gun, I wanted the strength to protect someone. That's what I was thinking from the bottom of my heart... When I was fighting in this form. 

MC: I see... I'm really happy too. Because the day of you saying that with a smile has come... 

As we smiled at each other, the sweet scent of flowers surrounded us. Then, when he took a deep breath... 

Vim: That's why, I'm no longer afraid of guns and this wolf form. Everyone... It's because I have the power to protect you, who's precious to me more than anyone else. 

When Vim told me that strongly, a gentle breeze blew throughout the flower field. 

(What a gentle breeze... It feels like it's responding to Vim's feelings.)

Once again, the swaying flowers that looked like they were nodding entered my vision. 

MC: Vim... Thank you. 

As if I was being gently pushed by the wind, I kissed Vim as he was lying down. Then, Vim gently touched my cheek... I narrowed my eyes from the ticklish feeling. 

Vim: I'm the one who should be thanking you. Because it's thanks to you that I'm able to handle this form and guns. 

Both of his beautiful eyes were looking up at me. Then... 

Vim: You've always been by my side giving me support... MC... I love you... 

As it felt like I was being pushed by the very gentle confession and soft breeze... We kissed again... 

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