Rigel revealed the true face of the human dog Pochi.
It was the face of someone Princess Natasha knew very well — Third Princess Norn.
"W-Why!? Norn… Norn is here!?"
"I told you earlier, didn't I? While I was sneaking through the underground waterway to infiltrate Torsh, I ran into Norn by chance."
"T-That's ridiculous…! Norn… Norn can't possibly be here!"
"Oh, but she is. Your cute little sister ran into me and was easily taken prisoner. —Well, that's not quite accurate. To be precise, she became my pet, not a prisoner."
"N-No way…"
"Don't worry. I'm taking good care of her as my human dog Pochi. Of course, I've stripped her of her royal status."
Rigel declared triumphantly.
On the other hand, Princess Natasha's face was filled with despair.
"Uuuu…"
"Hey now. Don't tell me you still don't believe it?"
Rigel pressed her further.
She didn't respond, falling into a daze for a while.
Then—
"…You're lying."
"Huh? What's a lie?"
