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Chapter 912 - 843: Story
Unfortunately, although the Cat King could deduce his plan based on a deep understanding of Leon's behavior, he sent warnings to the Narration of Nonexistence and the White Serpent in vain.
However, while there are plenty of cats, Leon, who understands cat language, is rare. The Narration of Nonexistence and the White Serpent, amidst the Bedtime Story, were also deprived of their abilities, hardly distinguishable from ordinary people.
Even though the Cat King transformed into a cat, almost about to speak human language, his blood-filled heartfelt admonitions still sounded like irritating and piercing cat cries to their ears.
"Shut up!"
After several futile attempts to stop, the young man wearing White Serpent earrings grew frustrated and directly reprimanded the unfortunate mute cat to shut up, kicking it away, then remarked with displeasure:
"I know what you're trying to say, it's nothing but how terrifying the Food God is, suggesting we flee immediately and other nonsense.
Raven, you've said these things far too often in the past, now that the story of Lord Narration of Nonexistence is back on track, your task is to shut your mouth and cooperate with me to complete the planned story!"
"Meow meow meow meow! Meow meow! Meow meow meow meow!"
You idiot! Moron! I have an early morning class!
Picking up the dog chain from around the cat's neck, after chaining the foul-mouthed cat to the door, the White Serpent, transformed into a handsome young man, inquired:
"Lord, what should we do next?"
"Next… Something feels wrong, so you'd better speed up your progress through the plot!"
Glancing at the Raven who was gnawing furiously on the dog chain at the door, the Multi-level Marketing Witch, with sun-kissed skin, pulled out a book from nowhere, opening it from its linen-covered cardboard, and lightly read aloud:
"Due to the evil plans of Prince Lionheart and the Black Cat Witch, the pitiful 'Princess Catherine' was forcibly fed a Magic Potion, expelled from the Grand Witch Court, transforming into a poor stray cat.
And when she was chased by other stray cats for food, she accidentally injured her leg jumping off a wall, collapsing on the roadside in the pouring rain, a kind-hearted young man happened to pass by…"
As the Multi-level Marketing Witch softly read the narration, the cat at the door cursing out loud suddenly experienced a transformation in its pristine long fur, as if it had rolled in the dirt several times, followed by a sudden cry of pain.
Amid the furious feline curses from the unfortunate cat, its left front leg abruptly bent into a bizarre angle, evidently fractured, while its once-dry fur became instantly soaked, as if it had been drenched in a downpour for quite some time.
"Cough cough…" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
This forced method of "playing out the plot" seemed to consume an extraordinary amount of energy; merely reciting a few short texts left the Multi-level Marketing Witch, transformed from the Narration of Nonexistence, visibly pale.
"Lord? Should you rest…"
"I'm fine!"
Remembering Leon's face full of anticipation, and the indelible phrase "prosperous future" in her mind, the Multi-level Marketing Witch again opened the storybook, gritting her teeth to continue reading:
"The handsome and kind young man, although an orphan without parental care, with the need to support the orphanage that raised him, lived quite frugally, resorting to theft to survive, nevertheless took the injured Cat Princess home for careful attention…
Prince Lionheart and the Black Cat Witch's tyranny and discontent spilled over… Cat Princess… the young man went on a quest for healing potions… encountered a benevolent subordinate of the Black Cat Witch in a Magic Potion shop."
With a wave transforming the signboard of the second-hand broom shop outside to a Magic Potion shop, the Narration of Nonexistence in the guise of a witch persistently continued:
"Though timid, lacking the courage for direct confrontation against the Black Cat Witch, driven by dissatisfaction with her tyrannical rule and compassion for the Cat Princess, the benevolent witch secretly disclosed the way to oppose the witch.
The source of the Black Cat Witch's powers is a miraculous yarn ball; if they steal it back, they can dispel her Magic, strip her powers, turning her back into a black cat, and restore Princess Catherine to her original form.
But the Black Cat Witch always strictly guards the yarn ball, her power source… Luckily, the young man is the finest thief in the Secret Magic City with exceptional stealing skills.
The Cat Princess, due to her size, can sneak past the patrolling guards and traps set by the Black Cat Witch, hence they decided to infiltrate the Black Cat Witch's treasury secretly when the Witch King's ceremonial ritual began and defenses are thin…"
With the continual narration from the Multi-level Marketing Witch, both the "handsome young man" and the "Cat Princess" underwent transformations along with the unfolding story.
The Cat Princess's injuries healed swiftly, she shaved her long fur short, fashioned into a nimble appearance, her once chubby body became agile and lean, seemingly a result of significant training.
The handsome young man's attire and form shifted repeatedly; his index and middle fingers nearly aligned, enabling dexterous access to possessions, a row of lock-picking tools appeared on his waistband, shoes elevated with a special non-slip, sound-dampening sole.
"Phew… almost there!"
After glancing at his gradually changing clothes from thick and durable workwear to form-fitting dark attire, the Narration of Nonexistence, incarnate as the Multi-level Marketing Witch, finally ceased her recitation, weakly stating:
"I've just led you through all the story nodes here. Just wait for the Witch King ceremony to begin, at which point, according to the story, you two proceed to the Grand Witch Court to locate a yarn ball embodying the Black Cat's entire power.
Regarding some other details, the Prince from the Kingdom of Lutung plays the role of Prince Lionheart's son in the story, Raven, you need to lure him into the lake to draw guards away from White Serpent at the treasury entrance.
Yet when White Serpent evades the guards and finds the 'treasure vault' belonging to the Black Cat, he discovers it empty; the yarn ball was taken by the maid cleaning the room and turned into gloves.
Your task is to dirty Prince Lionheart's sheets, enticing the maid playing the personal servant to change them, thereby taking the gloves formed by the yarn ball for yourself…"
Having spoiled the entire story progression to White Serpent and Raven in a single breath, the Narration of Nonexistence, transformed into the Multi-level Marketing Witch, tucked away the charmingly bound storybook, then exhaustively leaned back on the chair, softly advising one person and one cat:
"When the Witch King's ceremony starts, as the Black Cat prepares to assume the Grand Witch King's position, Raven, delay proceedings, obstruct the ceremony as much as possible using your cat form.
When White Serpent arrives in time and hands you the gloves, you reveal the false princess, stirring outrage amongst the populace to execute Prince Lionheart; that concludes the entire story scheme… Who?!"
Suddenly hearing the sound of water behind her, orchestrating the story, the Narration of Nonexistence's expression underwent a shock, quickly rotating her head to check. Amidst the tense expressions of the two humans and the cat, a man in guard attire emerged from the bathroom on the ground floor of the second-hand broom shop, holding a newspaper.
Seeing the shocked faces of them all, the guard, with rather ordinary features seemingly bearable to forget at a glance, instantly exuded joy, promptly approached excitedly, inquiring with eyes full of hope:
"Finally, someone remembers me… I'm the prince's personal guard, were you sent by him to find me?"