The Northern Grand Duke's Hamster|북 부대공의 햄스터 (English Translation/Unofficial)

Chapter 11

Ack, my whole body is aching…’

I can’t count how many days I’ve been working out in this supposed no exercise life of mine.

As if that wasn’t enough for the muscles of my body to scream out of pain, the uncomfortable cohabitation with mealworms lasted all night and I had no choice but to sleep at the top of the slide which was a tight fit for me.

How can someone sleep with a bug by their bedside. I can’t do it. I mean, I’m a cowardly urban type of person who can’t even farm because of insects.

I really can’t live like this. This is unfair, I want to run away from home. That’s it, I’m leaving the house!

“I prepared a different special meal for you today, Cashew Nut.”

Just as I’ve made up my mind, Kyle came into the study to collect the bugs at the corner of the house.

“Sen said this raw food might not be to your taste. It’s my fault.”

― Eek! [ That’s right, you were wrong. ]

“This morning I prepared dried pollack, and later in the evening I’ll let you have some beef. There’s plenty of meat because it’s festival season. Tomorrow, should I bring you some chicken?”

’… Maybe I should think about running away twice.’

Hmm. That’s right put your whole heart into it, since you’re set in taking care of me anyways.

Kyle’s face lit up noticeably as I came down the slide and looked up at him. He quickly put a piece of dried pollack in my hand and took the water bowl I spilled and filled it with clean water.

I nibbled away at the dried pollack. It seems it wasn’t seasoned at all since he was planning on giving it to me, so it tasted a little bland, but it was worth eating. To be honest, this is a blessing considering the past few meals he tried to make me eat.

'It should’ve been like this in the first place.’

If I had no choice but to eat the bugs… Ah my poor life.

I choked and drummed my fist on my chest, then Kyle placed the water bowl beside me.

“The castle’s atmosphere has been unsettling recently. Although you’ll only be staying here and there’s really nothing to worry about, just in case that pervert who confessed comes back…”

― Squeak!

I suddenly choked drinking the water and it almost went through my nose.

'W-what? The p-pervert who confessed?!’

Isn’t that me? No, but which crazy bastard made that as my nickname?

“But don’t worry, Cashew Nut, you have nothing to worry about, I’ve placed a guard in front of the study.”

Of course, I have nothing to worry about, because that pervert is actually me…

When I shook my head, Kyle lifted me up and made a face as if he was dying because of my cuteness, then proceeded to shower me with kisses.

Hey, stop! Why do you care about kissing me more than giving me food. Do your men know you live like this, huh?

You said you were the Duke of the North. You said you were the strongest knight in Minehardt, and that you don’t have tears nor blood. You’re supposed to be the greatest leader of this barren wasteland. But you’re just a damn hamster otaku!

“Your Highness.”

Someone knocked on the door and Kyle put me back inside the house in the speed of light, and pretended nothing was amiss.