Chapter 206: Accident

The courtiers above were also stunned, whispering among themselves.

King Jumping wept: "Worse still, they've kidnapped Princess Meme."

"What?!"

Pudding General, who had remained calm moments ago, turned pale and drew his sword in fury.

"Your Majesty! Who did this?!"

"It was Witch Cat! She conspired with that damned Duke Andy, tricked me into opening the royal treasury, then wounded me and stole the treasures!"

King Jumping pulled back his gold-edged red robe, revealing a bloody wound on his chest.

Blood had spread from his abdomen, nearly staining the entire area.

Had he not lifted the gold-edged red robe, none would have noticed it at first glance.

Luo De leaned in and recognized it as a claw wound.

King Jumping possessed only low-stage Fifth Rank power; such a wound suggests the attacker wasn't a true expert.

Pudding growled: "Duke Andy? He's already the top cat in the kingdom, second only to the monarch—why would he commit such a treacherous, disgraceful act?!"

Though Luo De couldn't judge the age of cat spirits, King Jumping clearly looked old—he could see the gray, faded fur on his forehead.

King Jumping shook his head: "Duke Andy has long coveted Princess Meme. He repeatedly requested a betrothal, but I always refused, citing her youth. He must have allied with Witch Cat because of this."

Hearing this, Pudding was beyond rage.

He immediately knelt, begging to lead troops and attack Witch Cat to rescue Princess Meme.

The king, sorrowful, warned him: Witch Cat was too powerful—he couldn't let his subjects die for his daughter.

Pudding, however, declared firmly: he would not stop until his goal was achieved, vowing to save Princess Meme—but the journey would be perilous and grueling. He then asked if, after rescuing her, the princess could marry him; they had been childhood sweethearts and were already in love.

The king, tears in his eyes, instantly agreed: "I've always favored you—only the timing never suited. If the princess consents, the wedding will be immediate."

Then the monarch and his general called each other "son-in-law" and "father-in-law," embracing and weeping together.

The other cat spirits in court felt the same, covering their faces and wiping away tears.

Luo De: (￢_￢)

So the treasures aren't even mentioned anymore?

Beside him, Tally watched them with interest, then leaned close to his ear as she noticed his displeasure:

"Master, this is the classic plot of an adventure story! I've seen it in the Snow Hill Sex Report."

Luo De interrupted: "You mean the Snow Hill Evening Report."

"No, it's the Snow Hill Sex Report—a special tabloid published by Snow Hill Press, collecting nothing but scandalous love stories from across the continent."

"How have I never seen it?!"

"It's published once a week, and you must personally collect it at the press office in Shi Ying Town using your residence permit."

"Wait—how do you even have a residence permit?"

"I used yours! But never mind that—this is classic plot material! Saving the princess! Master, you should go rescue Princess Meme!"

"But General Pudding is a pure-love warrior—why would it fall to me?"

Of course it would! In the Snow Hill Sex Report, princesses never end up with princes or generals—they're always broken by beastmen, evil underground folk, or witch's tentacle monsters, reduced to nothing but white-eyed, tongue-lolling stars.

"... an that paper really be bought at a press office? I'm already thinking of reporting them. Besides, I have no interest in cats."

Luo De was utterly bored.

After all, cat spirits don't have big breasts—and our forest warden prefers large chests.

Before anything was even settled, the court cats were already congratulating the king on his new son-in-law and Pudding on becoming prince consort.

Forced to act, Luo De finally asked:

"Who is Witch Cat? What's her strength?"

Pudding suppressed his elation and replied seriously: "Witch Cat once studied beyond the 【Cat Spirit Paradise】, at some place called Bahadur Magic Academy. But one day she returned secretly, said nothing, and began conducting evil experiments. As for her strength—I don't know."

Bahadur Magic Academy again?

Is this place some kind of parole center? Why do all its graduates not reform but instead turn straight to evil?

Luo De: "There's no time to waste. Let's go."

Pudding beamed: "Will Lord Luo De join us?"

Obviously—your little limbs won't recover her by next year.

But the cat spirits were still dawdling, utterly unreliable.

Even King Jumping had found some fuzzy ball and was idly rolling it in his paws, showing no urgency at all.

Luo De had to remind them: delay further and the princess might lose her virtue—or worse, be turned into a pudding by Duke Andy.

Only then did Pudding panic, leading his soldiers toward Witch Peak.

"Is that Witch Peak?"

Luo De pointed to the mountain ahead.

Purple magical ripples swirled at its summit, radiating pure malice.

Pudding braced himself: "Yes."

He tightened his armor—though he was just a fluffy ball of fur, the armor looked absurd on him.

The soldiers behind him gripped their weapons tightly, trembling with fear.

Luo De sighed: "But this mountain is less than ten minutes from your capital."

Even turning around, you can see the castle's drawbridge.

Living right next to the villain? You've got guts.

At that moment, Tally came over and hugged him tightly against her chest.

Luo De felt something soft pressing against his back.

"What are you doing?"

"Don't be so serious, Master—you said you came here to travel and relax."

Tally giggled, burying her face in his neck and inhaling deeply.

Her expression grew hazy: "Ugh, why isn't it dark yet? I can barely hold on~"

"I'm just disappointed my expectations weren't met—stop touching me."

The group of cats advanced toward Witch Peak.

Pudding didn't notice the two fumbling beside him—he had to stay alert.

"Lord Luo De, pay attention: Witch Cat has two guardians at the foot of Witch Peak—two terrifying headless knights. We've now officially entered their patrol zone!"

Headless knights?

Aren't they all humanoid undead? Do cat spirits have them too?

Seeing Lord Luo De's thoughtful expression, Pudding smiled confidently:

"But don't worry—I've scouted this place countless times. I know the headless knights' patterns with 100% certainty. Follow my lead, and you won't encounter them at all."

Before he finished speaking—

A distant, mournful neigh echoed ahead.

Then came the heavy pounding of hooves, the shrill clashing of metal armor and tack.

The scent of burning souls mixed with white mist, spreading through the woods—a terrifying, oppressive aura surged toward them.

Luo De: (。_。)

Pudding's confident smile froze.

(End of Chapter)