Cat Princess and Human Knight

In the early morning, half-asleep, Yi Yin felt a warmth rising from his body. The impulsive nature of the young man in the morning was aroused by the warmth.

His breathing quickened, as if he were dreaming of something wonderful. He reached out to grab something, and indeed he grabbed something.

Unconsciously, he exerted force on her hand, and Ilya made a "hmm" sound, which fully woke up Yi Yin.

He released his grip, lifted the fur blanket covering his stomach, and saw Ilya looking up at him with a smile. He swallowed hard; he had gotten what he wanted.

Yi Yinren felt exhausted even before he woke up. He had been discussing things with Sophia, the short-legged cat, for the past few days, and hadn't been able to fall asleep until late last night. He was also exhausted this morning, and his energy was depleted. How could he not be tired?

He couldn't say anything yet, having such a stunningly beautiful woman constantly thinking about him and clinging to him was something he couldn't even dream of before he transmigrated.

Ilya touched her chest and pouted, acting coquettishly.

"pain."

Yi Yin smiled, put his arm around her, and asked.

"Why are you here?"

Ilya looked at him, leaned against him, and complained.

"Are you addicted to the human knight game? Are you really that happy playing games with the cats? Why don't you just break up with me sooner?"

Yi Yin smiled.

"You don't understand."

From initial curiosity at the beginning of his journey to now being deeply immersed in it, Yi Yin is now completely captivated.

In an era of rapid industrialization, relationships between people have gradually become more distant, and urban dwellers have become atomized, turning into indifferent individuals.

Being able to live independently is both a good thing and a bad thing.

The good thing is that no one will interfere with your life, and you can take charge of your own life.

The bad thing is that no one cares about you, misses you, or truly loves you.

After his parents passed away, Yi-eun lived a carefree, secluded life at home, which was both fulfilling and boring.

He could only find new stimuli in various games and online entertainment to rouse his increasingly numb nerves.

Now, Yi-eun seems to have found a new meaning in life.

There was a heartless and unhappy short-legged cat. She was sensitive and stubborn. She feared the future but faced it bravely. Most importantly, she needed herself.

And then there's Bell, that silly orange cat, who made Yi Yin feel the brotherly bond between friends—the kind where they tease each other but also care for one another. Watching him chase after girls is hilarious for Yi Yin.

Yi Yin never imagined that he would develop such sincere feelings for the cat race.

They are cats, but they also strive to realize their value in life, and they have a vibrant world.

Yi-eun longs to experience an epic journey with them, even though it seems ridiculous to outsiders.

It's like a child drawing rivers on the floor with chalk, building castles with books, and arranging thousands of troops with Go, chess, and military flags.

To adults, it's just a messy living room, but to a child, it's an epic tale.

Ilya couldn't understand, because for the women of the otherworldly human race, the cat race was merely a tool for them to soothe their spirits.

They might come over to pet them when they need to, and if they're in a good mood, they might play house with the cats. But the efforts, dignity, and self-realization of the feline race are nonexistent in their eyes.

They're just a bunch of ordinary cats; how could a superhuman compare themselves to cats?

But Yi Yin was different. In his eyes, this was a magnificent history of struggle, the revenge of the short-legged cat princess, and the epic of Empress Sofia.

Women will never understand what men are thinking; they will never understand men's romance.

Just as Ilya repeatedly urged Yiyin to leave, it was like a wife being unhappy that her husband was always playing games.

I've already given you an hour to play games, why are you still so ungrateful and keep playing endlessly?

But what his wife sees as a frivolous pursuit may be another world that his husband cherishes and is obsessed with.

Yi Yin looked at the disgruntled Ilya, smiled, hugged her tightly, and kissed her forehead, without intending to explain anything.

Can you reason with a woman about this? No way, you just have to appease her.

Ilya, deeply in love, didn't notice anything amiss, simply indulging in Yi Yin's embrace, while Yi Yin was distracted, thinking of the orange cat paladin in the distance.

Has Bell arrived in the capital yet?

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Outside the imperial city, in the office of the Emperor's Claw Knights' headquarters, Bel looked at the towering Regal. His burning heart couldn't help but swallow hard.

Standing next to a Maine Coon cat that is 1.2 meters tall, even when he is sitting, Bell, who is only 50 centimeters tall, looks like a child in front of an adult.

After reading the letter brought by Bell, Regal's gaze was somewhat lost, nostalgic, and helpless. His claws unconsciously pierced the letter, leaving several seemingly ridiculous holes.

Regal's hesitant look prompted Bell to speak up.

"Dear Fiery Heart, the war on Shattered Hills is about to break out. Every minute you hesitate could mean you miss the battle."

"Duchess Sofia needs you; please send troops as soon as possible."

Regal raised his head and looked at Bell. His sharp golden eyes made Bell's heart tremble, and his fluffy mane shook, making him look exceptionally majestic.

"Bell of the Golden Flame Knights, I know you. It was you who protected Sophia and brought her safely away from the Imperial City back to the Shattered Hills."

As Sophia's guardian knight, I thank you, and I am willing to do everything in my power to repay your kindness in protecting Sophia.

However, as the current Grand Master of the Royal Claw Knights, I regret to inform you that I cannot send troops.

Bell lost his voice.

Why?

Regal stood up, walked to the door, grabbed the handle, and closed his eyes in anguish.

"The Knights are not a personal tool and cannot serve my personal desires."

I am Sophia's guardian knight, but I have no right to lead the knights into battle, and the knights are not obligated to die for my personal opinion.

Bell smiled wryly and muttered to himself.

"How could this happen..."

Then, Regal opened his eyes, his golden pupils seemingly burning.

"But I will go back with you."

I broke my oath of loyalty and was disloyal to the royal family, but I still remember my promise to Sophia, and the vow to protect her echoes in my ears, never fading away.

As he spoke, Regal opened the door, only to find a group of Maine Coon knights standing outside.

"you.."

The lead Maine Coon knight gave a knightly salute and said.

"Captain, you always try to shoulder everything alone. It was the same last time, and it's the same this time. Luckily, the brat who brought this Grand Knight Bell in was quick-witted enough to notify us immediately."

The Maine Coon knight looked at Bell and said.

"Hey, Golden Flame's orange cat, I'm pretty close to your guild leader. Back in the day, he was so frustrated because he couldn't catch a female cat, and I was the one who helped him come up with the idea."

Bell touched his nose, feeling a pang of sympathy.

Seeing that he was embarrassed and didn't respond, the Maine Coon smiled freely and solemnly said to Regal.

"Reporting, Commander, all knights of the Royal Claw Knights are ready for battle. Please give instructions!"

Behind him, all the Maine Coons stood at attention and gave a knightly salute.