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Vim - Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Prince - Moon End
Chapter 5 - To Protect by Any Means
After hearing about the corrupted beastmen invading, Vim ran out of the room. I followed Vim soon after, but...
Vim: What!? They already reached the center of town...?
In the hallway, Vim heard about the situation from the soldiers.
Vealoth Soldier 1: Yes. Right now, our kingdom's soldiers have gone to evacuate the townspeople.
Vealoth Soldier 2: Which is why our defense is shorthanded...
MC: Vim...
While not getting in the way, I ran over to Vim's side and when he looked at me, he made a serious expression.
Vim: Don't worry. I'll protect you and everyone. So, don't look so uneasy.
After Vim said that, he looked up at the sky outside the window.
Vim: ...
Following his gaze as he was making a complicated expression, there was a beautiful full moon.
Vim: I didn't want to use this method, but... ...Guess it can't be helped. I'm going to town... To fight those guys in my wolf form.
MC: ...
(Vim... Even though he said that he wanted to fight with the gun...)
As I was unable to get rid of my uneasiness, Vim's expression gave me pain.
MC: Vim, even though you've been turning into your wolf form by yourself for so long, I'm worried. Also... ...You said so yourself. You wanted to fight with everyone like this.
Vim: ...
Vim looked away from me with a distorted look on his face.
Besmaar Soldier: With all due respect, I agree with Her Highness as well. Vim-sama, I don't want you to go out there by yourself.
Vealoth Soldier 1: We should all fight as one!
Vim: You guys...
Vim's expression shook greatly. Then, after a short while...
Vim: ...I see.
Vim made a somewhat refreshed expression and nodded strongly. Although, at that moment...
MC: ...!?
Along with a roaring sound, the nearby wall crumbled down. When I narrowed my eyes from the cloud of dust that was hanging over, what I saw at the wall was...
Corrupted Beastman: You detestable humans.
Over there were some corrupted beastmen with amused smiles...
Last Chapter - What Awaits After the Battle
The moment everyone was going to fight as one...
Corrupted Beastman 1: You detestable humans.
MC: Corrupted beastmen!?
Vim: !
Vealoth Soldier 1: No way! They're already here...!?
Everyone here widened their eyes.
(But, the report said that they were still in town...)
Besmaar Soldier 1: Dammit! You corrupted beastmen...!
Besmaar Soldier 2: Wait! We need to report to His Majesty first!
Vealoth Soldier 2: No. We need to evacuate the people in this area first!
(What should I do...)
Aside from the corrupted beastmen appearing, it started to get crazy here. Then...
Corrupted Beastman 1: You guys, I'll be taking that girl!
MC: ...!
When one of the corrupted beastmen laid their eyes on me, he stomped on the ground. Just as I felt a chill going down my spine greatly, I closed my eyes at that moment.
Vim: Calm down!
MC: ...!?
I heard Vim's deep dignified voice and a loud gunshot. Before I knew it, he was holding me in his arm firmly.
Corrupted Beastman 1: ...! You bastard!
(Vim... shot him?)
In front, the corrupted beastman crouched down while holding his shoulder. When I got a closer look, Vim's hand was trembling a little.
Vim: I'm okay. There's no way that I'm going to lose to a gun of Vealoth. Right?
He asked that with his strong voice that didn't have the slightest sense of fear towards the gun in it.
(Vim...)
Besmaar Soldier 2: Vim-sama...!
Vealoth Soldier 1: T-That's right! Exactly!
Thanks to Vim, the soldiers recomposed themselves a little. Although...
Corrupted Beastman 2: You fools! We're going to get you before you can even shoot!
MC: ...!
The corrupted beastman that got hit and another charged at us like crazy. At that moment, Vim fired the gun again and shot the corrupted beastman's arm.
Vim: Everyone of Vealoth, now!
Vealoth Soldier 2: Yes!
The Vealoth soldiers fired their guns at the corrupted beastmen that were moving slowly. Then, the corrupted beastment staggered greatly and fell to their knees.
VIm: We, the people of Besmaar, our gun skills are no match for the soldiers of Vealoth. Even so, no matter how fast the corrupted beastmen are, we, beastmen, our eyes can always track them down. Also, you guys, who were slow, were no match for the soldiers of Vealoth.
Corrupted Beastman 3: Kuh...
Protecting the Vealoth soldiers, the Besmaar soldiers got into position with their guns. The Vealoth soldiers got into position and aimed their guns at the corrupted beastmen's backs.
Vim: It's over. Surrender now. To protect what's dear to me... I'll use whatever mean necessary.
When Vim said that strongly, he held my shoulder. For a short while, they continued to glare at each other.
Then...
Corrupted Beastman 3: Dammit... We won't forget this!
When the corrupted beastman shouted that, they ran away as fast as they could.
Besmaar Soldier 1: We did it...
Vealoth Soldier 1: We did it...!
Vim: ...
When the soldiers cheers were getting louder, they all held each other's shoulders in rejoice.
(What a relief... Really...)
Filled with relief, I sighed deeply. Then, Vim slowly placed his lips near my ear...
Vim: It's good that we we did it. But... I'm really bad with guns.
MC: Eh...?
When I looked up after Vim whispered that to me, there he was within a close distance with a wry smile.
Vim: No matter how many corrupted beastmen there were, it was hard to watch them get hurt like that.
MC: Vim... Even so, you were really strong when you were leading everyone with the gun. You're a reliable prince that's kinder than anyone else.
Vim: MC...
As Vim's expression softened up, he happily smiled.
Vim: Thank you. I'm really glad that I got to protect you.
The voices of the soldiers that were praising Vim echoed in the area. While watching them, Vim smiled happily like never before...
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