Chapter 239: Side Story 7

Chapter 239: Side Story 7

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Immediately after, Duke Carlyle instructed his knight to first take Nix in a carriage to the Dukes mansion.

So fluffy!

Nix had ridden the Dukes carriage multiple times, but he marveled at the soft seat as soon as he sat down. He was exhausted from wandering the forest and roaming around all day in an unfamiliar human body.

Human bodies are so inconvenient.

Poor vision, slow reflexes, and above all, no wings, so he had to walk on two feet.

Aahm.

Feeling both hunger and drowsiness, Nix yawned lightly. He chuckled, looking at the writing instrument and crystal flower in his hands.

Will she praise me when she sees this?

The reason he had insisted on taking the writing instrument was because he remembered Juliets wide smile upon receiving a thank you card in the morning.

He didnt know what a thank you card was, but he definitely wanted one. It seemed to involve writing on paper, and to do that, he needed this tool.

At that moment, the carriage jolted severely.

Thud.

Peep!

Huh?

When the carriage swayed, a familiar sound slipped out, and Nix instinctively covered his mouth.

Oh no!

Nix had a gut feeling.

I might revert back to my original form!

Could the magic be wearing off because hes hungry?

Growl.

The only thing hed eaten all day was winter strawberries and camellia honey he found in the forest.

Or was he too tired?

Flustered, Nix suddenly recalled the dream from the previous night.

-If youre truly a good child, Ill grant your wish for a day.

For a day.

For a day?!

Alarmed, Nix quickly looked out of the window. The sun was already setting!

Oh no!

He had to give this to Juliet!

And he had so much he wanted to say.

If I change back, I wont be able to speak human language!

Fortunately, he hadnt transformed back yet, but it would be a disaster if he reverted to his original form before reaching the mansion.

Human!

In his urgency, Nix popped his head through a small window that faced the coachman.

Huh? What? Its dangerous, sit down!

The knight sitting at the front was startled and tried to make Nix sit down, but he resisted.

Human! Do you know what a thank you card is?

A thank you card? You mean a letter?

That! How do you make it?

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Did you find him?

How rude.

Whose child is this?

The unexpected arrival of the unknown child abruptly halted the ongoing music performance. While Juliet was flustered, the invited guests unabashedly laughed at the misbehaving child.

I brought this!

But the young child, Onyx, smiled innocently as if he didnt see them.

And this too And this!

Onyx presented Juliet with a crystal flower and a folded piece of paper that he held dearly.

He didnt care about the stares from others.

Because he finally got to tell Juliet what he wanted to.

Juliet, you know what!

Today was so much fun!

It was surprising to become a human, and my legs hurt a lot. But a scary nobleman gave me a ride (though he used me), hugged me (though he threatened me), and gave me a gift (though he took it by force). And he praised me too!

Nix had so much to tell Juliet.

Juliet, I turned into a human!

Peep.

Suddenly, he covered his mouth, recalling a chirping sound he made earlier.

Huh?

I heard a strange sound

Then, Nix realized there were many people in the courtyard. Strangers stared at the rude intruder with a mix of curiosity and annoyance. He remembered some mean words from the day before.

-Father said, maybe the Duchess is also a witch.

-Thats why she raises a monster like that.

Nix didnt fully understand the insult but knew what a monster was.

My magic is fading!

He knew what would happen if the magic faded. In a fairy tale Juliet had read to him, there was a similar story of a princess desperately fleeing before her magic was unveiled.

Because if he was discovered, it would cause trouble for Juliet

Baby, are you okay?

Juliet, with a concerned face, reached out to Nix.

But Onyx stepped back hesitantly.

Juliet isnt a witch.

Huh?

And Im not a monster.

But if his true identity as a dragon is revealed here, people might say mean things about Juliet. Nix hated the idea of Juliet hearing such things.

Realizing he had little time, Nix did what he had always wanted to do as a human.

Juliet, I really like you!

He gave her a big hug with a bright smile.

Just wait a moment

Before Juliet could act, the unknown child ran outside.

Oh my!

He ran into Elliot, who was hurrying back with snacks, and swiftly passed by him.

Compared to his cute face, the child was very quick.

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Left alone, Juliet looked puzzled, staring in the direction the child had run. Then she noticed a black mark on her skirts hem.

Ink?