chapter 4

Will I still be fearful because Father has been disappointed with me for a long time?

His eyes widened as he bowed, and the other kusteros followed suit.

"I sincerely apologize, princess." He appears to be a lamb-cross.

I thought Father just hired bunnies. What is the significance of the lamb hybrid? They let Ellie and I travel in the carriage, and it appears like Avis will transport us.

As we travel, I only see hybrids. There are also normal individuals who coexist peacefully with the hybrids.

Maybe if I'm half lion like my family, they'll like me too. Perhaps they would dread me as well; after all, why was I born as a human?

Strong hybrids such as lions, eagles, and panthers are frequently in charge. Dragon is without a doubt the most powerful hybrid.

Dragons are normally found in the Hydra Empire, but according to legend, they became extinct due to an unknown incident.

That is why Hydra does not have any alliances with other kingdoms. Their security is also extremely strict, and you cannot simply stroll in.

Not to add Hydra's proximity to our country, I'm curious why Father didn't make an alliance. "Princess, we're here."

I sighed and exited the carriage. Avis still appears concerned, possibly as a result of what happened earlier. "Don't worry, I won't fire you."

His face brightened up as he bent repeatedly and thanked her. I'm not that vicious; I wasn't raised that way by my mother.

"Don't you have a guard? Princess Eclipse might hurt you," Avis expressed concern, as it appeared he was unhappy with me just now.

According to what I've read, lambs aren't particularly violent. Perhaps this is why Avis is in a bad mood. "No one wants to be my bodyguard, so let's just leave it be."

Our guards are leopard hybrids, which are not just speedy but also robust. No one wants to be my bodyguard.

Ellie was the only one who offered to work as a maid with me. Ellie and I decided to go for a walk. Ellie was overjoyed to be able to purchase me clothing.

I'm not interested in clothing; I'm seeking rumors about the Hydra Empire. Where can I locate it? I'm not a professional.

"Good day, customers," the old man remarked softly, looking like the proprietor. He resembles Avis, a lamb mix.

Ellie was the only one who chose a dress while we were looking for one. He was even more ecstatic because he stated, "I love dresses."

"You know, princess, you should go out more often. You look happy instead of staying in the kingdom chasing—" he paused and covered his lips. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that."

I merely smiled at him; he's in his forties and respects a no-name princess like me. "You're right, Ellie; maybe I should go out more."

I observed a suspicious carriage near the dress boutique we entered while Ellie was searching. hmm?

I noticed a couple of men who looked like ox hybrids. Because it has a large body and a horn. They pulled something from their large vehicle that was... an egg?

Where did that come from? I hesitantly stepped outside and followed the men carrying a huge egg. It is also designed. Whose egg is it?

"Hey! What are you looking at there?" I nearly leapt in surprise because they seemed to notice me.

"Ah, pardon me, but whose egg is that?" I said, having stared at the egg for a while because the pattern was so familiar to me.

"It's none of your business, lady," I said, raising my brows, grumbling, and pulling out a crest. The Caelum Lion Crest is what it is.

"I will trade this crest to you in exchange for that egg." This crest is worth a lot of gold. It was a present from my father, but I don't need it.

Calliope also has this, which I believe we were all given when we were small as a token of belonging to the family. However, that was a long time ago, when my father or brothers witnessed it.

I'm sure they'll take me back like this, so I'd rather swap it. I no longer require it.

"This is the crest of Caelum." What makes you think that's yours? Did you take it?" remarked one of them, and I laughed and mocked.

"Do I look like a thief? Now is it a deal or what?" They gazed at each other as though pondering.

"I'm not sure why, but I really need that egg." "If only you'd give us more gold."

They're growing greedy now that they know I'm wealthy. Aside from the fact that that crest is already worth a lot of gold, you won't be able to locate anything like it.

I merely sighed and pulled out a large bag. Obviously, it's not gold because I only have a small amount of money.

It's merely a bag of sugar cubes, but it weighs as much as gold. I'm not sure whether they're just stupid or what, but they just handed me the egg and took the bag and crest from my grasp.

When I got my hands on the egg, I ran

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(From someone's point of view)

"I said, where is the egg you took?" I was irritated. I can't believe these oxen just stole one of my subordinates.

"We-we-we don't-"

"Hmmm? Really? I'm sure you sold it to someone; tell me who and I'll spare your life." I raised my claw and rested it on his neck. I was lying about saving his life.

"-white-haired lady! She rushed away with the egg and cheated us, unbeknownst to us." she sobbed. I forced my razor-sharp claw even harder on them...

"What kind of hybrid is that girl, then?" I inquire, "White hair, eh?

"There were no hybrid features on that girl." She appears to be quite normal. "If this is pointless, I guess I'll just kill it.

"NO WAIT-AACK" I scolded one of them by the neck, not intending to let them go after what they had done.

"Master, we got rid of all the ox as you requested," I said, nodding. "Oh, and we found this crest; I think it's from the Caelum family."

Hmmm? Caelum, you say? This is extremely surprising. I'm curious why the girl took an interest.