It’S A Cat, Adopted By A Wolf Family? [EN]: Chapter 139

Was I, a cat, adopted into a wolf family? Was I, a cat, adopted into a wolf family? – Episode 139 (139/153)

It didn’t take long to pack for the return to Gridwolf.

After gathering everything, the gray wolves began pulling the baggage carts. Carts scattered throughout the camp were gathered one by one and lined up.

Since Hogwood would be in charge of the panther territory for the time being, Wibis would also manage the materials from the panther castle.

‘They said Gridwolf’s job is to quickly return and deal with Sigma and Jerian.’

Kitty, having packed all her belongings, came out of the camp. She saw the back of a large wolf beastman.

“Ethan? How long have you been waiting?”

“I just got here.”

Kitty looked at Ethan’s arm with worried eyes. He had a bandage from his shoulder to his forearm, so his shirt buttons were half undone.

Perhaps because she had torn at the bandage once, it had been replaced with a specially made mana bandage by the fox beastmen.

Because of that, his mana felt a little different than usual. It was a reaction that hadn’t been there when she nursed him the night before.

Kitty narrowed her eyes and examined him, then was startled to discover something.

There were cat claw marks on his chest. They were obviously hers.

‘Oh, dear.’

If Theon and Dion saw this, it would be difficult to leave today because they would start a war of words.

Kitty fastened another button on Ethan’s shirt.

“Ethan, patients need to stay warm.”

“Then don’t go. You can hug me.”

“…….”

This wolf!

Kitty struggled to calm her pounding heart from the surprise attack. As much as she wanted to be embraced by Ethan all day, there was something more important to do now.

“No. I have to get rid of Jerian. Then I’m going to be Gridwolf’s adopted daughter.”

“What?”

Ethan hadn’t heard the important news because he was busy treating his wounds since morning. Kitty told him the story from the night before.

She expected him to congratulate her, even if he didn’t look happy, but Ethan’s face looked blank.

‘Formal adoption, huh.’

It was a very good thing for Kitty, but it was nothing short of a disaster for Ethan himself.

The Gridwolf family’s extreme behavior regarding Kitty since her temporary adoption flashed through his mind like a slideshow.

That’s why he was going to bring her to Wibis’ mansion as soon as she became an adult.

‘……There will be guys who try to take advantage of Gridwolf’s wealth and honor.’

Of course, most of those impure guys would be blocked by Theo and Dion, but some might slip through the twins’ somewhat dull senses.

Then this kind cat would welcome them without knowing their ulterior motives.

“Kitty. What would you say if some other guy suddenly came up and greeted you?”

Kitty was puzzled by the out-of-context question, but she answered honestly.

“Hello, I’m Gridwolf’s Kitty. I’d be happy if you called me Soft Paw…….”

“No. Don’t tell them what makes you happy.”

Ethan answered firmly.

“Tell them there’s a wolf you like in Wibis, so go there.”

“Ethan, this…….”

“Yeah. It’s obsession.”

Ethan met her eyes. His blue eyes were flickering with desire.

“You said you like me. Then you should only like me.”

“…….”

“You will, won’t you, meow?”

He was clearly asking for a favor, but it sounded like a threat. But strangely, she didn’t feel bad.

Kitty nodded slightly.

Then Ethan smiled, his blue eyes half-closed.

In that moment, she couldn’t move as if her heart had been pierced by an arrow. All her nerves were tingling.

“You promised.”

Ethan gently stroked Kitty’s puffy cat ears before letting go. Kitty creaked back to her spot like an ungreased machine.

Ethan chuckled, savoring Kitty’s flushed face. He hoped the day would come soon when he could bite her ripe peach-like cheeks to his heart’s content.

“Whoops, your wolf ears are about to pop out.”

As he was having pleasant fantasies, Cleed approached with a nonchalant face.

Because Kitty was nearby, his mana core recovered faster than expected. His magic and stamina were fully restored, and he looked lively.

Ethan glared at Cleed’s shiny face, who had slept well and woken up.

“You look fine for someone who was exhausted and turned back into a fox.”

“The Lord of Wibis looks fine too, for someone who had his arm torn off. Can I take a look?”

Cleed reached out his arm to Ethan. Then Ethan frowned and backed away.

The reaction was too sensitive to simply be not playing along with Cleed’s joke.

Cleed narrowed his eyes and looked at the bandaged arm.

“So there’s a problem after all.”

“…….”

“You asked the fox beastmen to change to a mana-infused bandage to hide the problem, right?”

Ethan didn’t say anything and kept his eyes on Kitty, who was far away. Kitty, who had loaded her luggage onto the wagon, jumped up and sat between Theo and Dion.

He didn’t want to worry Kitty, who was happy to help Gridwolf avenge themselves, by telling her about a minor health problem.

“Let’s talk after Kitty leaves. It’s a problem caused by Delta’s mana seeping in, so you can solve it.”

“Oh, what confidence. You think I’ll help? If you die, the young lady is mine.”

Cleed raised one eyebrow and said slyly. But Ethan was not swayed by his words at all.

It wasn’t because the mana cracks he felt in his body after being bitten by Delta were still weak.

Ethan had something he believed in.

“You know the kitty will be sad if I die. So you’ll help me.”

“Tch.”

Cleed pressed down on the vein popping out on his forehead. Ethan’s face was full of confidence that he was the only one who could monopolize Soft Paw.

“Wow, you’re really annoying and prickly.”

“If you help me, I promise it won’t be difficult to enter the Wibis mansion in the future. I’m talking about when you enter as Kitty’s friend.”

“It’s also annoying that you’re so sure the young lady will go in there and live.”

Even as he said that, Cleed couldn’t say he wouldn’t help Ethan.

How could he?

He would let Kitty hold children who looked just like her and say, ‘Kids, this is Mommy’s best friend!’

‘……Why am I even imagining the young lady and this guy having kids?’

Cleed became very displeased with his imagination.

* * *

While an investigation team composed of Wibis’ knights and fox mages was thoroughly searching Delta’s castle, Kitty and her party arrived at Gridwolf.

In Caris’s hands was a box containing candle wax and flowers used in Diel’s funeral.

Barniel could tell that things had gone well for Kitty as she had hoped.

“You’ve arrived. I’m glad the young lady is safe.”

Elliot, who was guarding the mansion, bowed politely. Caris chuckled and hinted to Elliot.

“Elliot is carefully checking on Kitty’s well-being first, so I guess he expected the formal adoption.”

“……!”

Not only Elliot, but everyone who had come out to welcome the lord’s return widened their eyes.

Among them, there were many employees who couldn’t hide their canid nature and wagged their tails.

Hundreds of eyes directed at Kitty all contained similar questions.

‘Young lady, are you finally going through the formal adoption process?’

‘Will you be staying with us at the Gridwolf mansion all the time?’

‘Please say something, young lady!’

Kitty scratched her head slightly and smiled.

“I’m happy that you think so highly of me. But I’m not planning on doing that right now.”

“……?!”

“I’m going to go through the formal adoption process after I get rid of Jerian.”

“Whew.”

Theo and Dion shook their heads as they watched Kitty tease the employees. Cats were truly terrifying beings.

Elliot also felt his heart drop, thinking that Kitty was refusing the adoption, but then he calmed his surprised heart.

“Then we must help the young lady take revenge on Jerian quickly.”

“Yes. So, about that.”

Kitty told Elliot the story she had shared with the members of Gridwolf while moving to the wagon.

Kitty’s conclusion was the result of 고민 [a Korean word meaning deep contemplation or worry] about how to get a useful confession from Sigma.

“Sigma knows that the wolves will execute her anyway, right?”

“That’s right. She’s not the type to fear death, so she hasn’t confessed even with torture or starvation.”

“So I’m going to do something that Sigma would be most afraid of.”

“I understand. I will arrange a place by tomorrow…….”

“No. I think it’s better to go right now. We can rest later.”

Elliot smiled contentedly at her persistent eyes.

“Really, young lady. I will guide you.”

Kitty followed Elliot with a bag full of something on her shoulder.

The cage where Sigma was imprisoned had a total of three layers, plus the mana barrier provided by Cleed, so she could never escape.

“Oh, Soft Paw. Long time no see?”

Sigma didn’t seem to think about escaping, as if she knew that fact. From the beginning, she wasn’t someone who cherished her life, so she endured torture and starvation.

“Don’t even mention it. Her smiling face, asking to be tortured more, was so creepy.”

Elliot rubbed his goosebump-covered arm and said quietly.

Kitty stood in front of Sigma, with the cage between them. Sigma, being a panther, was bigger, but Kitty didn’t shrink back.

“Hello, Sigma. I don’t know if you’ve heard about Delta’s passing.”

Sigma’s brow furrowed at the calm voice.

“So…… that’s what happened. My king has passed away.”

But Sigma was only surprised and didn’t shed tears or get angry at Delta’s death.

It was understandable that the wolf knights couldn’t get a statement from her because she didn’t show a strong reaction.

‘It would be difficult to coax someone who doesn’t want anything.’

However, Kitty didn’t think Sigma could remain calm in front of ‘this’ either.

“Sigma.”

Kitty took out a thick document from her bag. As soon as she saw the cover, Sigma’s face relaxed.

“Oh, my thesis? Soft Paw is interested in my work. I don’t have a copy, so please handle it carefully. It’s the truth that only I in the world have discovered.”

This was part of the records found in Delta’s castle, all written in Sigma’s handwriting.

Research records on the Blue Moon, the goddess’s relics, and the chosen animal. All of them were what Sigma had devoted her life to researching.

“That’s right. It’s your thesis.”

Something that a human named Sigma cherished more than her life.

That was research.

It was an experiment that she carried out knowing it was illegal, and it was the truth derived from the resulting values.

Sigma wants to know the great power that governs the world. Curiosity was her reason for living, and it was her desire.

So Kitty took out a small box from her pocket.

“And this is a match. The paper is stored well, so it will burn very well.”

“……!”

In that moment, Sigma’s face twisted greatly.