5 years ago, she had stumbled in front of Khloe's carriage. Kloe immediately sensed the dog's intense loneliness as if she were looking in a mirror. She ordered her driver to bring the stray to her at once. Despite being a mut from the streets, Khloe took wonderful care of her, naming her Koko. That was the first day Koko had ever had a full belly in her entire life. For the next 5 years, she was scolded and sometimes even swatted, but she was never ever abandoned. As she lay dying in Khloe's arms, Koko whimpered non-stop. She was so grateful for her sister's care over the years. She truly loved her, and she prayed that in her next life, she could be born as her sister's real family. That wish was so strong that every day on the doggy planet, she kept a close watch on Kloe. She saw that after she left, her sister was not doing well at all. She would lock herself in her room, and even the maids gossiped about her behind her back. Compared to the Duke's angelic daughters, the one who could wield darkness was a disgrace to the family. Hearing this, Koko couldn't stand it anymore. She wished with all her heart that she could be by her sister's side right now. Her anguish caught the attention of a deity. The god asked Koko why she wasn't taking walks and eating snacks like the other dogs. Was she trying to become the most depressed dog on the planet? As much as she wanted to do those things, her thoughts were always pulled back to her sister in the human world. So she boldly asked to be reincarnated. The god, knowing the dangers of the human world, was reluctant to let Koko suffer again. But after she pleaded and insisted, the god finally gave in. There was one condition. She could not let anyone know she had been reincarnated. And after 5 years, she would be forcibly recalled. Hearing she could have five more years with her sister, Koko was ecstatic and agreed immediately. Humans can be cruel. You must be careful. It's okay. Koko can be cruel, too. I used to steal my sister's snacks and tear up her tissues all the time. Such a good girl, the god said with a smile. Before she left, the god granted Koko three abilities, the power to communicate with animals, the ability to see the future, and a super high intellect. A rainbow bridge, the path to the human world appeared beside her. A group of dogs suddenly ran up to see her off, asking her to pass on messages to their former owners. kind heart they knew would always be treated with kindness. When she opened her eyes again, she was the adopted daughter of the Ducal House, which meant she was now her sister's sister. Felt really weird not having a tail. She tried to stand and walk, but she couldn't get the hang of it. Just then, a maid pushed the door open and told Koko some good news. She was being ordered to leave. Koko thought she meant for a walk, but she soon realized it was the get out for good kind of leaving. This was the worst possible start. She'd only been happy for 5 minutes, and now she was being kicked out. A prophecy had once decreed that the Duke's family should adopt a child, blessed by the gods to ensure their continued prosperity. But not long ago, the sacred mark or stigmata on her body had vanished. Just as Koko was panicking, one of her three powers activated IQ Pulfledge 9 I99. She immediately demanded the maid re-examine her. The host body had a new soul, so maybe the stigmata was back. Unfortunately, with the Duke away at war, there was no way to perform another check. The good news was that the termination of her adoption wasn't immediate. This was just a notice. A disappearing stigmata was, after all, a rare occurrence. In that case, she would go see her sister first. But as a member of a branch family, seeing someone from the direct line wasn't easy. You had to do something truly great to earn the chance. For Koko, that was a piece of cake. She was an expert at being great. She went to the horse stables where she used to play fetch with her sister. As luck would have it, a few men were stressing over a waror that refused to eat or drink. They were about to report it to Khloe's brother. Loose, a man famous for his short temper, but who adored his horses. Just then, Koko spotted a ball hidden in a corner and ran right for it. She thought this was her big chance to do something great. The waror next to her gave her a weary look and muttered to itself, "How was that supposed to be a great deed?" But what shocked the horse even more was that the little girl in front of it could actually understand him. "Hey, smarty pants, help me out. I'm not feeling well. There's a thorn stuck in my tongue." The warhorse stuck out its tongue, and Koko immediately pulled it out. So that was why it wasn't eating. So, can you tell me what doing something great means now? The horse tossed its mane. What you just did counts. You healed me and I'm a very valuable horse. So pulling out a thorn was a great deed. Did that mean she could see her sister now? Just then, family members hearing the commotion, rushed over and found the little girl standing intimately with the waror. A man hurried forward to check and found the horse's condition was 10 times better than before. He suddenly remembered that this little girl was the one the Duke planned to send away. If he reported this to Loose, maybe her fate would change. But he wasn't about to do that. A bonus and a promotion were being handed to him on a silver platter. Why would he give that up? He made up an excuse to send Koko away, planning to take all the credit. Soon he told his friends, and Loose himself came to investigate. What was the problem? He demanded. The man nervously fabricated a story, claiming the horse Senda had indigestion, so he had simply chopped its carrots up smaller. Is that all? To prove his point, the man claimed Senda was now more obedient than ever, but the horse wasn't having it. It charged straight out of the stables. The man thought it was running to loose, but instead it trotted right up to Koko and nuzzled her gently. Who is this kid? How did she get Send to be so friendly? I'm Koko, and I'm the one who healed Sendai. As she spoke, the girl held up a thorn as proof. It turned out that as Koko was being shued away, she remembered what Senda had told her. It had been grazing on a plane on the way back to the country and eaten a flower covered in thorns. It wasn't a local flower, making it solid evidence. The time and reason matched up, and there was a mark on the horse's tongue. It wasn't indigestion at all. You dog, how dare you lie to me? Loose yelled at the man. Even though she'd gotten someone in trouble, Koko knew she had to be a bad girl if it meant she could finally see her sister. Koko, what are you anyway? A veterinarian or a maid? Just then, his attendant stepped forward, explaining. Koko is the youngest princess of our house. It wasn't Lucy's fault for not knowing. He had just returned from studying abroad. No stigmata, but you did something great. But alas, I'm just a powerless playboy with no real authority. That's okay, Koko said. I just want to see Lady Khloe. Loose froze. This little kid wanted to see that dangerous woman. Ever since his sister's puppy died, Khloe wouldn't even give him her own brother the time of day, he urged Koko to ask for a different wish, but she was insistent. He just couldn't understand why she was so fixated on seeing Chloe. An attendant with him thought otherwise. Maybe the lady will be kinder to a child. They seem similar, especially in how they treat animals. With permission granted, Koko immediately packed her bag and headed for the palace where Kloe lived. On the way, they passed Koko's grave. The maid couldn't help but complain that the dog's tomb was several times larger than her own father's. That old dog sure was lucky. She wasn't an old dog. She was a good little puppy. She was 15. That's like a grandparent in human years. I don't care. She was a puppy. They argued all the way to the palace. All right, you're on your own from here. I hope you make it back in one piece. The moment Koko pushed the door open. She was met with the cold face of a maid. Koko nervously presented her permit. I'm sorry. Lady Kloe is meeting with a guest. I can pass on a message for you. That's okay. I can wait. Just like in her past life. When she would wait for her sister to come home and cuddle her, she would wait this time, too. But the sun set and her sister still hadn't appeared. Inside the guest room, Kloe was confronting her stepsister. The very one who had been spreading rumors about her. Unlike Kloe, her stepsister possessed a purification ability. While not as strong as true healing, it was still a powerful form of holy light. As a candidate to become a saintess, she now wanted to purify Khloe's darkness to prove to the world and their father that she was worthy of being the family heir. As an adopted daughter, she was jealous of Kloe's bloodline and coveted everything she had. But there's a limit to provocation. Kloe casually unleashed her dark magic, giving the woman a final warning. Seeing all the maids around, the stepsister decided her good girl persona was more important right now and wisely left. The moment she was gone, Kloe coughed up a mouthful of blood. Her body was failing her. A year ago, she had fought desperately to prove to her father she could be the heir. But after Koko's death, her father's cold indifference broke her spirit. Her desire to protect her family and Koko had once been unshakable. But losing her dog was too great a blow. No one understood that it was the first time she had ever truly opened her heart to love something. Just then, a familiar scent from the doorway caught her attention. It was the flower Koko used to leave for her everyday. "Who is playing this cruel joke on me?" she muttered. Little did she know it was Koko herself? She had secretly crept to her sister's door to leave the flower. A maid appeared asking if she was the one who left it. "The lady is very angry right now." She then ordered the others to bring the culprit to her. Koko was thrilled. Her old trick had worked perfectly. When she entered the room, it was pitch black. She couldn't see her sister anywhere. Kloe had expected the child to get scared and run away. But when she opened the door, she found that all the curtains had been pulled open. A bouquet of flowers sat on the table, and next to it was a letter written in clumsy, crooked handwriting. Across the room, Poco was fast asleep on the floor, her soft snores sounding just like her old pet. Kloe was intrigued and gently shook the girl awake, but everything Koko did next was exactly like her beloved pet. Khloe's heart pounded in her chest. She had never seen anyone besides Koko smile at her so warmly. Even though it was their first meeting, Kloe felt like her heart was going to leap out of her chest, and the girl even had the same name as her dog. Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, Kloe asked why she had left things by the door and made a mess. Koko's face fell. Did her sister really not recognize her? To keep her promise to the god, she lied and said she just wanted to get to know her sister better. That won't be necessary, and I have no say in your adoption. That's okay, sister. Can you teach me dark magic, then? Everyone says you're the greatest magician. This reminded Kloe of her fianceé, who had ordered her to hide her dark magic and act like a clingy little kitten. Everyone said she wasn't fit to be the heir, that her magic was a stain on the family. When no one else was there for her, only Koko had stayed by her side. Whenever she needed to vent or cry, Koko would just lick her hand and all her troubles would melt away. "What's so great about gloomy dark magic?" Koko said brightly. "Stars are in the sky during the day, but they only shine brilliantly at night. You're the same, sis." Hearing this heresy that praised darkness over light, Chloe instinctively shot out a wave of magic. But the little girl didn't flinch, continuing to praise her without a hint of fear. As she came closer, Kloe felt as if she were being bathed in starlight, unable to look away. Did both Cocoos come to save me? It was the only explanation Kloe could think of. But someone who had been lonely for so long couldn't be swayed by a fleeting moment of warmth. She told the girl she could come visit, but she was not to call her sister. The only family she acknowledged was Loose. Koko felt a pang of disappointment, but couldn't tell her the truth. She curled up on the pillow her sister left out. Back when she was a stray, she slept on the cold ground. Now being able to sleep freely on a bed felt like the greatest blessing. The next day, Koko was ready to try again. Just then, she saw a mouse scurrying out to find food. The moment it saw Koko, the mouse exclaimed, "What a cute little puppy." Koko was confused and hurried over to talk to it. Didn't the puppy receive the god's blessing? Of course, I know that. I am the king of mice sent here by the great dog god himself. He's too busy, so he left this place in my charge. Now, let me tell you your prophecy. Koko could hardly wait. It's about your sister's future. You only get to see it once, so watch closely. Po's eyes went wide. She understood, but the prophecy was transmitted, so she squeezed her eyes shut. In the vision, her sister was falsely accused of many things and eventually exiled. The experience felt so real that tears streamed down Koko's face. She heard her sister say she wanted to die. Just then, a comforting voice from her friends on the doggy planet echoed in her mind. This is only a possible future, not a set reality. What happens next is in your hands. The mouse king gave her some intel. The master of the estate was planning to close off this wing for a while. The maids were isolating her sister, and they were all pocketing the household money. Kloe needed Koko's help. While she couldn't take on Khloe's stepsister yet, dealing with a few maids was well within her power. The cunning and resourceful Koko was officially online. The mouse king was pleased, seeing the future hadn't discouraged her. It had fired her up. Koko remembered seeing the maid's ledger of stolen funds in her vision. If she could find that, she could get them all kicked out. She asked the mouse king for help, and the kind-hearted king naturally agreed. Team Mouse and Koko was on the move. Learning the ledger was hidden in a storage room, the mouse king scured off, while Koko headed to her sister's chambers only to be turned away. Khloe didn't want the child to see the spoiled food the maids were giving her. But since her sense of taste was gone anyway, and the anniversary of Koko's death was approaching, she didn't want to cause any trouble. But Koko insisted on coming in. She found her favorite ball from her past life and brought it to Kloe. A mouse took this toy, but I got it back. Poco is a great mouse catcher, so can I sleep here tonight? Mice come out at night and I can find my other toys. Chloe, unable to refuse the child's persistence, finally agreed. Poco immediately threw open the dark curtains and cleared away the spoiled food to cheer her sister up. That night, the mouse king sent her the exact location of the ledger, and Koko snuck out. She overheard a few maids talking about how they'd saved money by giving Kloe spoiled food. Koko wanted nothing more than to march over and bite their butts, but she had a mission to complete. She turned and crawled toward the smelliest part of the room, where the ledger was hidden. Just as she grabbed it, a maid suddenly opened the door. Luckily, Koko was quicker than any human and had already hidden herself. Knowing how important the ledger was, the maid searched carefully and eventually found Koko. Hey, little one. What are you doing here instead of sleeping? If you don't talk, we can have you thrown out right now. Koko held up a dog bone, claiming she was looking for her toy, but they didn't believe her. Thankfully, her sister suddenly appeared. It was their secret plan. If Koko found a toy, she would call out the name bone stick, and Khloe would come right away. Koko handed over the bone. This was Koko's favorite thing to chew. And this, too. Kloe took the ledger and told Koko to wait outside. All maids with me, right? Gathering in this smelly place every day. With the ledger exposed, the maids dropped their act. "From what I hear, you already knew what we were doing." "That's right," Chloe said. "But trying to take it out on a child today? That I cannot forgive." In truth, the maids had been sent by the stepsister to spy on Chloe, so any punishment was supposed to come from the lady of the house. The maids thought they would get off scot-free, but they didn't know that members of the direct family could use special skills to punish the arrogant. In an instant, darkness filled the room, and the women screamed in agony. Afterward, Kloe left the room, stumbling down the hallway. A side effect of her dark magic was paranoia and delusions, and an image of her puppy, Coco, flickered in her mind. The happy memory was brief, replaced by an endless loneliness. But today, miraculously, the side effect passed quickly. Coco, Lady Kloe isn't coming today. This is for you. A prize for your game of catching pebbles. It's a very precious potion, and it's my favorite sweet potato color. Sister is still the same, Koko thought. She can't stand to see a single scratch on me. One day, I'll make my sister say it to me herself. The person Sister loves most in the world is Koko. Meanwhile, Loose was trying to find out what had happened to the child. He imagined a hundred ways Khloe might have tormented her, and the more he thought about it, the more scared he got. He rushed to his sister's residence and found Koko sleeping on the steps. She heals my warhorse and this is the treatment she gets. I can't even watch. Loose gently picked up the girl, pushed open the gate to the side palace and was surprised to find it peaceful and bright, no longer shrouded in darkness. All the maids had been replaced. He placed the sleeping child on a sofa and gently poked her cheek. How long are you going to sleep, you little thing? You're just like Chloe. Chloe? Poco woke with a start, disappointed to see it was only loose. Anyway, how did you get kicked out? Why don't you come live with us? You'd be very welcome. Just then, Kloe appeared, clarifying that she hadn't kicked her out. The sun was just so warm, she sat down for a moment and fell asleep. It was all a big misunderstanding. But what shocked Loose was the smile on his sister's face. As beautiful as she was before she lost control. Is it because of Koko? He wondered. How interesting. Chloe, I need to talk to you. The Tiger Father Brought back Escaped yesterday. It's a spirit level creature. The creatures of this continent were divided into three categories: animals, spirits, and divine beasts. The Empire was rumored to have a divine beast, but it was rarely seen. This meant the reward for capturing a spirit beast was enormous. If she caught it, she could secure her adoption for good. Filled with determination, Koko declared she was going to catch the tiger. But Kloe immediately refused. You're so small and you want to catch a spirit beast? Absolutely not. But Koko knew her sister was just worried about her. This was a rare opportunity and she had to try. First, she held a meeting with a few representatives from the animal kingdom. They were all baffled. The mouse king was the first to quit, dramatically ascending on the spot. Send of the horse was out of the question. Loose would drag him back. The second he left the stables, no one had a solution. But mice have an instinct for avoiding dangerous places. This is my chance, Koko thought. The tiger might be there. She was determined to follow her little GPS, whether it led her up a mountain of knives or into a sea of fire. Don't worry, she told the mouse. If the tiger shows up, I'll hide you to the left. Don't go right. The mouse squeaked. But Koko deliberately went right, falling right into the mouse's trap. It was a perfectly safe area. Seeing this, Koko circled back and went left instead. The area was dark and eerie. The moment she stepped in, the roar of a tiger echoed through the air, and the mouse king fainted dead away. Good thing she had brought a sleeping bag for him. Koko was left to face the beast alone. She searched every corner, but couldn't find a trace of the tiger. Disappointed she was about to give up when she noticed an indentation in a patch of grass, as if something huge had been sitting there. Spirit beasts could turn invisible, which was why no one could find it. Using her wits, Koko boldly walked forward and said, "Hello." Sure enough, she had found it. The tiger, surprised by the brave little girl, didn't seem hostile and wrote a few words in the dirt. "Can you see me? My name is Koko. Why are you hiding here?" It turned out the tiger was lonely, too. It had grown up in a foreign land with no friends, except for one boy with golden hair. But now it couldn't find him. Koko's heart achd for the tiger, and she decided to be its friend. Her straightforward kindness made the tiger lower its guard. It dropped its invisibility, revealing its massive true form. Come play with me. Those familiar words reminded the tiger of the golden-haired boy. They had made a promise so it couldn't leave with Koko. This left Koko stumped. Her sister saw her looking dejected and felt a pang of sympathy. You must be tired from looking for the tiger. I told you it wouldn't be easy. You're forbidden from looking for it anymore. Koko suddenly realized something. Maybe the tiger had someone it wanted to protect, just like her. It was waiting just like she was. She rushed back to find it. Come with me. I'll take you to your friend. She had seen in the future that if she didn't help, the tiger would die alone in the Northern Territories. Poco wouldn't let that happen. She threw her arms around the tiger trying to win it over with love because she knew what it was like to be caught in the rain. She wanted to be the one holding the umbrella for someone else. Everyone, I have an announcement. I found the spirit beast. The others were stunned. That's not funny. Stop being invisible. At her words, the tiger revealed itself and everyone's jaws dropped. The ability to dematerialize. It must be a real spirit beast. Soon, Koko explained the whole situation. Others, it sounded like a fairy tale. Loose believed her completely. Well done. It looks like you're really going to be our sister. Chloe, however, said they'd have to wait and see. She used to praise Koko all the time. But now, she was acting completely different. Still, no matter what, she had done it. My father is a scary man, Loose warned her. The fact that he could send me away to study for 10 years shows how tough he is. So, be careful when you meet him. He was even harsher with his soldiers, issuing military punishments for the slightest mistake. Just then, news that Koko had captured the spirit beast reached his ears. I can't believe it. The girl who lost her stigmata found a spirit beast. Does she have some hidden power, or did someone help her? I'll have to verify this myself and reward her properly. We'll continue the adoption for now. I'll make a final decision when I return. A few days later, at a banquet hosted by Terresia, everyone was celebrating Koko's achievement while still badmouthing Khloe. Terresia pretended to be sympathetic, saying her sister was just having a hard time. But inwardly, she was delighted. The more people talked, the better her chances of becoming a saintess. But when she heard that the adopted child, Koko, had recently accomplished something great, and that the Duke was returning specifically for her, she was furious and vowed to nip this problem in the bud. Then she heard that the spirit beast was in poor condition and showing signs of fading away, and a smile returned to her face. Koko rushed to the tiger's room and saw that it was showing signs of death. But the aura of death was faint, meaning it could still be saved. She ran outside knowing that if she could find the thorn of a blue rose, she could drive the deathly aura away. But there isn't a single blue rose in the north garden or here. Maybe her sister knew where it was. Why are you here again? Didn't I tell you not to come into the courtyard? The tiger needs to eat the thorn of a blue rose. Do you know the meaning of a blue rose? It means impossible. They don't exist. Koko's heart sank. But the thorn of a blue rose might, Khloe added. Koko's spirits lifted instantly, and she scampered off like a little puppy. Soon they stood before a patch of blue hydrangeas, which was a metaphorical name for the thorn of a blue rose. It might just work. Seeing the flowers made Chloe think of her beloved pet. This was its favorite spot, and she didn't want anyone to disturb it. He loved flowers. I didn't even care when he trampled them. The paw prints left behind were now the only way Kloe could remember him. I miss Koko so much. I wish I could see him just one more time. Koko could smell the saltiness on her sister, a sign that she had been crying here for a long time. Take it and go. I'm fine. Watching her sister walk away, Koko silently vowed to speed up her plans and become her real family. Just then, one of Terisha's confidants arrived. She ordered the servants to open the door. I'm here to treat the spirit beast. The moment the door opened, the woman saw the spirit beast lying peacefully on the floor, surrounded by an aura of death. "What are you doing, little one?" The lady said, "If anything happens to the spirit beast, is responsible will be thrown in prison." Outside the villa, Loose and the others arrived. When someone tried to block their way, Loose didn't hesitate to blast them with magic and storm inside. "Koko, where are you? Are you okay?" He found Koko happily playing with a praying mantis. Loose, however, thought the child was just being brave for his sake. "You're so strong," he said, his eyes welling with tears. "I promise I'll get you out of here." "Is the spirit beast asleep? Isn't it dead?" "Not yet. It's about to recover." "The best stories are the ones with a big comeback. We're just getting to the good part." Loose had no idea what she was talking about. Thankfully, Khloe appeared. "Sister, what are you doing here? It's so dark." "She's a dark mage," Loose explained. This is like paradise for her. But Koko knew her sister was afraid of the dark. It made her heart race and her body tremble. As a child, she was taught she had to survive in the dark to be obedient so she wouldn't cause trouble for the family. When her father found out, he punished her teacher and locked Khloe away. A dark sorceress who's afraid of the dark. What a joke. Whenever her sister trembled in fear, her puppy Koko would always be there to lick her hand. Poco, are you sure you didn't kill the tiger? Don't worry, sister. It'll be back on its feet soon. Okay, next question. Are you sure you're not cold? If Sister can face the darkness, then Koko can face the cold. Chloe waved her hand and a few men carried a sofa into the room. This family is not normal, Loose muttered at a loss for words. Kloe knew that she and Koko were the real targets. She also knew the tiger would wake up in 2 days. Koko never lied. All she had to do now was confront Teresia. She went to the Duke's main residence. It's been a while, your grace. I have something to tell you. They went into his private study. Is it about the blessed child? She killed the spirit beast. Don't bother pleading for her. She didn't kill it. You've not only become useless, but you've lost your mind as well. I'm asking you to postpone the trial for 2 days. It had been a long time since he'd seen such a determined look in his daughter's eyes. The Duke agreed. In two days, he would see what kind of trick she was planning. The day of the trial arrived. Koko was accused of killing the spirit beast. Since the prison was cold, loose had dressed her in a fluffy outfit. The Duke had a headache. How is he supposed to put a 5-year-old on trial? Is the spirit beast confirmed dead? Kloe had been guarding it for 2 days, so they needed to check. Just then, one of the stepsister supporters spoke up. I have the ability of perception. The moment I saw this child, I sensed the aura of death in that room. Koko quickly explained, "The spirit beast wasn't feeling well. It was just sleeping." "You spoke with the spirit beast? How interesting. Let's test the truth of your ability right now." The Duke used his truth detecting ability. If she was telling the truth, a light would shine the moment he touched her. No lie could withstand this power. But to everyone's surprise, nothing happened. However, from the Duke's perspective, a multitude of rainbows were swirling around Koko, invisible to everyone else. The Duke didn't know if his power was failing or if this child was just incredibly mysterious. At this point, the Duke couldn't tell right from wrong. He had to press on. What if the spirit beast doesn't wake up? Your grace, what time is it? Why, do you ask? Because I think it's about time. At that very moment, the spirit beast burst into the room, its roar shaking the entire hall. It walked straight to Koko and nuzzled her affectionately. Teresa went pale. How? Chloe said calmly. I believe you should be questioning someone else now. To save herself, Terresia immediately blamed her maid. Why didn't you properly check the spirit beast's condition before locking up the child? My sister and the girl must have been so upset. The blame shifted instantly to the maid. From this day forward, you are banished from the Ducal estate. The Duke boomed. Afterward, the Duke walked directly to Koko. I apologize, child. What reward would you like? She wanted to ask about her adoption, but right now, healing her sister's darkness was more important. Sister, Duke, let's all have breakfast together every morning. The request stunned everyone. Koko remembered her sister once telling her a story about their father. When he found out she was sick, he punished her teacher and gave her a hug. Poco wanted the Duke and her sister to have that kind of relationship again. Father, don't you think this little one is amazing? Loose chimed in. She actually got the four of us to eat breakfast together. It's a humble request fitting for a 5-year-old. The Duke mused. Also want to be Khloe and Loose's sister, Koko added. Third, I want to play fetch with you. Fourth, I want to go swimming and play games with you. Fifth, buy me sweet potatoes. Sixth, make me a sweet potato cake in the kitchen. She listed about 10 things. You're quite ambitious. How many wishes do you have? 100. Back at her residence, Teresa's face was a mask of fury. But she had to maintain her public image. She ordered her servants to leave her alone for the day so she could vent her anger. After the trial, her father had found her and ordered her to stay out of the family's affairs. She tried to explain, but she couldn't fool the Duke's sharp eyes. Do you take me for a fool? Do you think a servant would dare do such a thing without your command? Her biggest supporter was gone, and it was all because of that child, Koko, who had ruined all her plans. She swore to herself that she would be the heir no matter what. The next day, Koko enjoyed a family breakfast with all her favorite things. Sweet potato puree, sweet potato with cheese, sweet potato pudding. It was a sweet potato party. You know, you two are quite alike," the Duke said to Khloe and Koko after his personal test had yielded such strange results. He suggested they take Koko to the temple for another evaluation. "Loose, you're in charge of this. If you mess it up, it's back to studying abroad for you." At that moment, Koko saw her sister give the faintest hint of a smile. It seemed she was really making progress. "There is one more important matter," the Duke continued. "The Northwing is off limits. The northern Grand Duke is recuperating there. This information must not leave these walls. Theresia will be in charge of his care. Koko remembered her vision of the future. This was it. This was where Theresa became a full-blown villain. If things continued this way, the Duke and his family would be in grave danger. If the emperor found out, it would be a death sentence. The next day, Koko went to the North Wing and found everyone bustling about. Suddenly, a figure blocked her path. It was a golden-haired boy, the northern grand duke himself. He looked fierce on the outside, but she could sense he was as gentle as a kitten underneath, but this was their first meeting, and he didn't hesitate to call her an ugly monster. Koko was instantly offended and tried to defend herself. But he wouldn't listen. You're so noisy, you little thief. Two nicknames in one minute. Koko was so angry, she felt like a puffed up kitten and was ready to teach him a lesson. The boy defensively raised a wooden sword. He's so sensitive. What could have happened to him? Koko wondered. Thankfully, the scent of kindness coming from him was still strong. So, she decided to let it go. I'm leaving now. But why are you so worked up? The boy looked like he wanted to explain, but ended up just coldly telling her to get out. Back with her siblings, Koko told them what had happened. They guessed that maybe he was in a bad mood or was just naturally wary, but she could also smell the heavy scent of injury on him. Mouse King, I need you to do something for me. See if there are any strange people around that boy. His face, she thought. It's just like how I was when I was a stray, sensitive, fragile, and on guard. If it weren't for my sister, I never would have survived. I have that recording device the Duke gave me. I was going to use it to film my daily life with my sister, but I guess it has a better use now. If you complete the mission, I'll give you three pieces of cheese. Send a tiger. You too. Let me know if you hear anything. The mouse king sprang into action. The squad was officially back together. Meanwhile, in a prayer room in the North Wing, Teresa was secretly treating the Duke's brother. If she did this well, she could win back her parents' favor. But her purification ability wasn't true healing, and that worried her. This boy was said to be the Duke's favorite brother. If she succeeded, a thousand pieces of gold wouldn't be out of the question. She soon arrived at the boy's room and learned he had ability rampency syndrome. When his power went out of control, it drained his willpower and could even lead to death. It was somewhat similar to Khloe's condition. Princess Terresia, are you confident you can do this? Don't worry, she said with a false smile. I'm the one who cured my sister's illness, too. The mouse king was already recording from the sidelines. It was curious about Theresa's power. Felt so murky. So why was she so confident? As a bright light filled the room, the treatment began. After a brief session, the boy checked himself and felt no different. As he was wondering about it, his body was suddenly hit by a backlash of power. But thankfully, it didn't fully erupt. Teresa insisted this was a normal part of the process. Her showy performance raised some doubts, but since the boy didn't lose control, she managed to save face. The mouse king, having gathered its intel, scured off to report back. After everyone left, a woman habitually took out a bottle of medicine and gave it to the boy. Soon, the mouse king brought the recording to Koko. Let's check out the VCR. Koko stared at it, but there was no picture. Oh, you dummy. The group huddled around the magic orb and saw the woman brainwashing the boy. Trust me, get close to the people I choose for you. The Duke is a ticking time bomb. He'll kill everyone around him. So, it was this old woman who was feeding him these lies. It's that potion. Koko realized it's controlling his mind. He already has this rampancy syndrome and with this mind control drug on top of it. No wonder he's being brainwashed. He might really lose control. We have to tell the Duke. As the recording continued, the tiger felt a strange sense of familiarity with the woman's voice. In reality, Kaleo was a kind boy. He wanted to get better so he could help his brother, the Duke. But whenever a sharp pain shot through his body, he just wanted it all to end. Not long ago, his brother had been summoned by the emperor to fight monsters, and he had been left in Theresio's care. Heliggo was sad. His brother had promised to come for him in a 100 days, but would he really be able to? His powerful brother was always sent to the most dangerous places. Heliggo spent his days counting down the time. One day, he opened his eyes to find Koko's face pressed against his window. What do you want now? I need to talk to you. Let me in. The moment Koko landed safely inside, Haliggo started yelling at her, but he noticed she wasn't taking him seriously at all. My nanny said anyone who gets near me will be in danger. So, I have to drive everyone away except her. Can't you understand me? Get out. Listen to me, Koko said firmly. Everything your nanny says is a lie. Don't listen to her. Don't accept her treatment. And don't drink the water she gives you. Just then, they heard footsteps outside. Remember what I said? Goodbye. Why are you staring out the window? Is there a puppy out there or something? Koko didn't dare look back until she was far away. She silently swore she would come back and save Caliggo. Soon, with the help of the mice, Koko managed to find the potion. Now she had evidence against the nanny. The next step was figuring out what to do with it. She also knew Teresa's treatments were only delaying the inevitable, not curing him. Koko had seen many puppies with the same look in their eyes as Caliggo. They were just in pain, not ready to give up on life. There was only one way to help him now. What way? Using ancient magic? In the future, I saw the only thing that worked was a shadow magic similar to Caliggo's own ability. But ancient magic wasn't something a 5-year-old girl could just get her hands on. As the old saying goes, birds hear what is said by day, and mice hear what is said by night. What humans didn't know, the animals did. At night, Caliggo lay in bed wide awake. He asked to go for a walk, thinking he might run into Koko. She had said she would come save him, but as expected, his nanny refused. "Go to sleep now. You don't want to be a stain on the family, do you? You've been sent here, so you should behave." Her expert manipulation made Kalego give up. He lay in bed like a puppet, and pulled a story book from under his pillow. The puppy and the picky cat warrior. The next day, Loose took Hogo on an outing. He couldn't believe his father had actually agreed to it. He'd never gotten this kind of treatment when he was studying abroad. It turned out Koko had begged to go to the city that morning, knowing she could get information from the animals in the bustling streets. Can't you do that in the courtyard? Please let me go. Koko wants to get a gift for her family. You heard her, Dad. She wants to get a gift for her family. Let her go. Loose pleaded. Get away from me. I can hear you. The Duke grumbled. What are you planning this time? No dangerous activities, you hear me? Then he asked a crucial question. Child, do you have any money? How are you going to buy gifts with no money? Loose, you'll go with her. And so they went to the city where Koko immediately started darting through the streets like a mad woman. Loose managed to catch her. This way, does Koko want to go to the bird market? This was the animal kingdom's intelligence agency. For the most important information, you had to go upstairs where the elite were. So while Loose was distracted, Koko slipped away and ran up. When he turned around, she was gone. The birds upstairs were all chattering about the little kid who had just barged in. "My name is Koko. I came here alone because I have a request to ask." The room went silent. "How can you understand us? And how did you know about this place?" "Answer me, little one," cut the chatter. "I'm here to hire you. Do you know Chocolate, the leader of the stray dog pack?" "I'm his friend." Koko then pulled out a snake doll, a token only given to Chocolate's most trusted allies. He had been a king in the dog world known by many animals. It was unbelievable, but the birds had no choice but to listen. They asked Koko why she was here. Do you know about the holy ring? They say it can absorb magic that's out of control. Of course, we know about it, but the place it's kept is very dangerous. That's okay. I needed to save my friend. Hearing this, the birds immediately prepared to set out. The reason they had formed this group was because their leader had once been saved by someone long ago, and he wanted to pass on that kindness. What he didn't know was that his savior had been Koko in her past life. The circumstances of his benefactor's death were suspicious, and the leader was still searching for answers. "Follow that kid," he chirped. "We'll uncover her secrets." When Koko got home, Kloe was waiting to scold her. running off like that in the city. I don't know what you were thinking, but you completely ignored what I told you. Koko begged for forgiveness. It wasn't for anything dangerous. Won't do it again. All right, come with me. The deathly aura has appeared on the tiger again. Koko was confused. The tiger wasn't sick, so why was this happening? It also seemed anxious, like it desperately wanted to leave. Let me talk to it alone. I'm sorry, Koko said to the tiger. I should find your friend sooner. It's okay, but my body just instinctively wants to go to him. Loose said that when a spirit beast forms a bond, it feels a powerful pull toward the other person. Yellow hair, blue eyes in the north. That's all I know. Suddenly, it clicked. Poco had found the solution that would save everyone. Without another word, she ran to find Chloe. Sister, I need to ask you for a favor. It's not dangerous. Can you help me? Kloe offered a rare, gentle smile. Tell me what it is. the loyal dog from her past life, now her little sister, still loved the same things, especially playing fetch. But this was all part of Koko's plan to save Koiggo. Once she figured out that Kigo was the person the tiger was looking for, she used nature's messengers to obtain an ancient divine ring that could control his rampaging ability. She then learned that today was the last day of Teresia's treatment for Caliggo and began planning how to deliver the ring to the young Duke. But first, she needed to warm her up. Koko begged her sister to play fetch, and they got so into it that she almost forgot her real mission. Just then, her sister's nemesis, Theresia, appeared and started hurling insults at them, but her words had no effect. Koko then announced that the Duke himself had given her permission to play fetch here, which completely shut Theresa down. She couldn't believe her father would do on this child so much. Frustrated, she continued to run her mouth to save face, all while maintaining her saintly persona, claiming she would surely cure Khloe one day, just as she was curing the Duke's brother, Caliggo. In fact, today was the day she would receive a huge reward, a potential marriage alliance with the North and secure her future position as a Saints. After her boastful speech, she left feeling satisfied. Completely unaware that her dreams were about to be crushed by Koko. Teresa went to the North Wing to begin Caliggo's final treatment. The boy was writhing in agony, but she dismissed it as him just being dramatic. She began pouring a massive amount of purification energy into him. But this magic, disguised as healing, finally backfired. Blood spurted from Kigo's mouth as his ability went into a full-blown rampage. In that moment, all of Terresa's fantasies shattered, but she still refused to give up. Thankfully, her loyal maid dragged her away, saving her from certain death. Even then, Terresia was already thinking of how to cover her tracks. The moment the door opened, she claimed Caligo was refusing treatment and throwing a tantrum. The guards believed her and rushed in, completely oblivious to the danger that awaited them. Suddenly, Koko appeared, dashing to the front like an avenging angel. Caliggo, I tried so hard. I kept my promise, and I'm here to save you. But his nanny's words echoed in Caliggo's mind, and reason lost out to paranoia. Dark magic surged forth with his emotions. Poko didn't care. This was the only way to save her family. She had to protect everything Kloe held dear and eliminate any potential threat. The magic created a black void, and the two of them vanished from sight. The situation was spiraling out of control and Theresia didn't know how to handle it. Still, she put on a show for Kloe, crying crocodile tears. Inside the void, Kigo saw that Koko had passed out. He was filled with regret. His loss of control had hurt an innocent person. Just then, Koko woke up and pulled out the ring she had prepared. I finally did it. The dark space filled with a brilliant light, and Caliggo felt a sense of profound peace. Sorry the ring was late. You're right. It was late. As the magic weakened, the space around them began to shrink. At this rate, they would both disappear along with it. Outside, the Duke had arrived. Teresa immediately tried to play the victim, but the Duke was no fool and cut her act short. He ordered someone to summon the master of the magic tower. Time was running out. Kloe stepped forward, suggesting her dark magic might be able to help. Your body hasn't recovered. Are you sure you can handle it? I have to try. Just as Khloe was about to step in, someone shouted that there was a huge disturbance inside. The void tore open and Koko and Caliggo appeared before them. She had done it. Koko had won a major victory for her sister. A few moments earlier, inside the dark space, the tiger's appearance had saved the two of them. Pico couldn't believe he was seeing it again. It turned out they had made a promise to each other long ago, creating a bond that had caused both of their conditions to worsen. Now reunited, they were both healed. The truth was out and Calico's lost magic returned. Koko, hold on tight. We're getting out of here. They landed safely, leaving everyone speechless. Koko immediately pointed at Terresia. This is all your fault. Your wrong treatment methods caused this disaster. Teresa calmly denied everything, claiming that as a saint ass candidate, she would never do such a thing. Kaleo's voice rang out sharp and clear. You weren't using healing magic from the very beginning. Theresia finally panicked. Ignoring the whispers of the crowd, she ran to her father and tried to make excuses. But he had run out of patience. I don't deny you've done much for this family. But I cannot help you with this. The final straw for Theresia was being abandoned by her own father. Even now, she still believed it was Koko's arrival that had blinded him. She was supposed to be his pride and joy, not his adopted daughter. framing others. Are you even worthy of being my daughter? Guards, throw this person out. Sweet, sweet justice. The villain had been punished. Koko lay contentedly on her sister's lap. Loie didn't say a word, her gaze fixed on Caliggo. The boy felt uncomfortable and left with his tiger. Koko thought that with everyone gone, her sister would finally praise her, but it was the opposite. Whose approval are you trying to win? The heavy atmosphere made Koko's heart ache. But in the next moment, Khloe leaned down close to her. I was so worried about you, Koko. Since her puppy's death, Khloe had never shown her gentle side. But since meeting this new Koko, she had slowly been pulled out of the shadows. So when Koko stood before her with a bruised and scraped face, her emotions were a mix of heartache and fear. Next time, please don't do anything so dangerous. Okay. In that moment, Koko wanted so badly to tell her sister that she was the puppy who had been with her for so many years. But before she could speak, Khloe swept her up into a strong embrace. Come on, let's get you treated. The sudden warmth made Koko realize that her sister wasn't all darkness. There were shining sparks of light all around her. Sister, can we play fetch later? No, you need to rest and heal. Otherwise, I'm throwing your ball away. Elsewhere, Caligo was catching up with his tiger. He thought about what Koko had said. It might be awkward after being apart for so long, but he knew they would be fine. He gave the tiger a special name, Amise, which meant friend. From now on, he said, "Let's never be apart again." The heartwarming scene was interrupted by the arrival of his nanny. Kiggo's feelings were complicated. She was the woman who had raised him for years, but she was also the one who had harmed him. He decided to give her one chance and didn't expose her in front of everyone. A doctor confirmed that Caliggo's body was completely fine. The nanny shed a few crocodile tears, which made Kalo feel sick. After the doctor left, she reminded the boy that even though he was better, he still needed to take the medicine she prepared. I won't. It was the first time Caliggo had ever refused her, and the nanny was clearly stunned. "Didn't you hear me?" I said, "I won't take it." He thought of the fairy tales she used to read to him. She was just like the villains in those stories, doing things that caused him pain. Seeing Kaliggo's defiant look, the nanny wisely decided to leave, but she still left the potion on the table. For the boy, that was the last straw. The next day, the judgment was passed. Teresa was thrown into the dungeons, and the issue of the tiger's ownership was resolved. But there was one more thing Koigo had to do. Koko squeezed his hand, encouraging him to be strong. As a future duke, he had to be decisive. There is one other person who has not been punished, my nanny. This is the evidence. She has been giving me a brainwashing potion for a long time.
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