CH 11

Chapter 11: A quiet story, I am a wolf, Part 1

Hello, all you gentlemen and ladies. My name is Mikolash. I am eleven years old, and I am a full-grown stud wolf.

Today, I am watching the Queen’s study session.

Rougena is relentless and never hesitates to criticize, making the Queen seem to shrink in size.

“No, Your Majesty. As the second most noble person in this kingdom, you don’t have to bow your head to someone like me.” 

“I’m sorry… yes, Rougena. I’ll be more careful from now on.”

“Good. Now, I’ll continue explaining about the audience.”

Hmm, somehow it’s a bit pitiful. Although I don’t have a good image of humans, I sympathize a little bit. She has a mischievous side to her, mistaking me for Ivan. She would look good with a smile…

I continued to watch the Queen’s education until it was over.

Rougena left the room with her back straight, and the Queen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“I didn’t realize I was so slow-witted. I feel discouraged…”

No, you’re doing great. Especially since you’re doing your best under that demon’s guidance.

“Mikola, thank you for being here with me. Can you let me pet you for a moment?”

The queen squatted next to me and lowered her eyebrows in exhaustion, then petted my head.

Please, go ahead. You have good taste to find comfort in my wonderful fur.

“…Well then, shall we take a walk for a bit? Would you like to come too, Mikola?”

I stood up slowly and followed the queen. She then showed a smile that shone brightly.

“Are you really coming with me? You’re so kind.”

She really is a lovely girl.

Though lacking in sex appeal, her features are well-proportioned, and it’s nice that she’s not prone to the typical frivolous behaviors that girls her age tend to have. Plus, her straightforward demeanor and genuine smile are very attractive. Well, she’s not a wolf, so she’s not within my scope of protection.

However, even though such a cute bride had come, Ivan ignored her. I know it’s none of my business, even though we’re partners, but it’s still bothering me.

I followed the queen as she left the room and began to walk.

Then, she suddenly stopped walking as we reached the courtyard, and I almost stumbled forward.

As I looked up to protest, I saw the queen clouding her emerald eyes and hiding behind a pillar. When I wondered what was going on, I overheard the conversation of two maids who were chattering in a corner of the courtyard, and their words could be heard clearly by us.

“So, it seems that His Majesty is not paying attention to the Queen at all.”

“Well, that’s only natural. After all, humans can’t be accepted now, can they?”

“That’s annoying. They should learn their place.”

Oh no, I heard something unpleasant. Women can be so cruel. I don’t think those maids were assigned to the queen, but is the queen alright?

“I haven’t forgotten about the war nine years ago. Humans are all the same. They think of us as useless barbarians.”

“That’s right. I bet even the queen herself doesn’t want to have anything to do with us disgusting werewolves, let alone support His Majesty.”

As I looked up at her with concern, the queen narrowed her eyes sadly and leaned against a pillar. Seeing her tightly clenched hand, she must be enduring the desire to escape.

I know. You’re not thinking anything like that.

That’s why she’s doing her best. Studying, dancing, and even talking to people around her.

“I wonder if becoming a mistress might be a dream come true?”

“That’s impossible. Do you have the courage to approach him? Don’t expect to be called by His Majesty.”

“That’s right, but hey! Can’t I just dream a little?”

As expected, these guys don’t have that much guts.

Ivan is obviously popular with his looks, but he has no interest in women. He has cut off the temptation from numerous beauties and remained single until now.

As a result, now almost no woman is willing to take part in the competition to marry him. But despite this, it seems that the young ladies continue to long for it, creating a troublesome situation.

The maids leave with high-pitched laughter, leaving only the queen and me behind. The queen lets out a bitter smile and squats down to stroke my back.

“…It’s difficult. I guess it’s only natural to be disliked.”

The queen is completely downcast. It’s no surprise after being told such things.

Rougena was hard on her, the maids made fun of her, and her husband who she depended on didn’t even think about her. It must be so lonely in a foreign land where she doesn’t know anything about her surroundings.

“But you can’t just brood over it. If you don’t have any power, you have to do what you can.”

And yet, the queen finally showed a dependable smile.

I was a bit surprised. Even though she was raised without any inconveniences as a princess, why is she so resilient?

“Alright, let’s go back. Thank you for accompanying me.”

The queen gently stroked my head and walked away briskly.

Perhaps a really amazing person has come. With an indescribable feeling, I stood there for a while.