Becoming a Cat in a Horror Game

W-What did he just do? Did he kill the spider? That must be it, right?

 

Even so, it was still terrifying. Without thinking, I hid behind Lian.

 

“Mia, what’s wrong?”

 

I saw Isaac’s eyes waver at that moment. They looked as if he felt betrayed.

 

When you look at me like that, it makes it even harder to approach you…!

 

As I trembled with fear, Lian picked me up and held me in his arms. I saw Isaac’s expression harden.

 

“Hey, it seems like the cat is scared of you. Why don’t you just leave it alone…?”

 

“Let go of that hand.”

 

Isaac’s voice was sharp enough to cut through the air. His eyes, always filled with a hint of madness, were now shining starkly white.

 

“Right now. Let go of Mia.”

 

“Seriously…” Lian chuckled in disbelief and glared at him.

 

I’d never felt so reassured by the protagonist before.

 

“Look, Mia is calmly resting in my arms. It seems like Mia likes me more than you.”

 

“What?” Isaac was momentarily stunned as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He spoke in a hurried tone. “No, Mia? I’m your owner, right? Come to me, Mia.”

 

…Sorry, but right now, I’m too scared to come near you.

 

I rubbed my head against Lian’s chest. Isaac then visibly froze in the place. His reaction made me feel a little guilty…

 

–Clang!

 

Suddenly, the sharp sound of metal rang out. Before I knew it, there was a blade right in front of me. It was Isaac’s blade, dripping with still-wet blood. In the blink of an eye, he had drawn his sword and attacked Lian. Fortunately, Lian quickly blocked the strike with his sword, but since he was holding me with one arm, he was at a disadvantage.

 

I-Isaac, you…! I knew you were unhinged, but attacking someone over a cat?!

 

Lian also seemed quite taken aback.

 

Isaac gritted his teeth and said, “Give Mia back, right now…!”

 

“Wow, you’re seriously unhinged, aren’t you?” Lian clicked his tongue while blocking the sword with one hand.

 

At this rate, Lian could get hurt…!

 

Panicking, I jumped down to the floor and started rubbing against Isaac’s leg.

 

Calm down, calm down…!

 

But it seemed that my attempts to pacify him by rubbing my head against his leg weren’t working.

 

Isaac, now fully enraged, began to fight Lian in earnest, their swords clashing violently. The sharp sound of clashing steel echoed through the mansion as I watched anxiously. Because of me, Lian was unnecessarily put in danger.

 

What should I do? After a moment of frantic thinking, I decided on a last-ditch effort.

 

–Flop. I rolled over onto my back, exposing my belly. Look! I’ll even show you my jelly too! Soft, pink jelly!

 

As I stretched out my paws and meowed earnestly, Isaac finally turned to look at me.

 

“Meow…?”

 

Isaac’s eyes wavered at my ultimate act of cuteness. He quickly lowered his sword and rushed over to me.

 

“Mia, you’ve come to your senses? You were just under a spell earlier, right?”

 

Sure, if thinking that makes you feel better…

 

As Isaac picked me up to carry me away, I heard Lian’s voice from behind.

 

“Hey, leave Mia here.”

 

Isaac turned around, and Lian, still holding his sword, glared at him with a dangerous look in his eyes.

 

No, Lian! I just managed to calm him down, why are you doing this?

 

Isaac’s eyes filled with deep contempt as he hugged me tightly and said, “Mia?”

 

“Yes, Mia.”

 

“How dare you call my Mia’s name so casually?”

 

It looked like another sword fight was about to break out.

 

Oh no, how am I supposed to calm them down again…?! Guys, please don’t fight over me!

 

“Mia doesn’t like it. Put her down.”

 

“…I guess I’ll have to cut out that tongue of yours so you can never say Mia’s name again.”

 

And with that, Lian lunged at Isaac. Unlike before, Isaac now wielded his sword with one arm. Despite using only one hand, Isaac swung his sword as if it were as light as a feather, handling it with incredible skill. Even Lian, who used both hands, was being pushed back.

 

Wow, Isaac, you’re way too good at this… But there was no time to admire him. At this rate, Isaac might really kill Lian. Just as I was about to desperately intervene.

 

–Kikikikik…!

 

A strange sound came from down the hallway. The moment I heard it, I realized what was happening. We had made too much noise, meaning the spiders had found our location. It seemed that Isaac and Lian realized it too.

 

As they briefly paused their fight, a spider crawled out from the dark hallway. This one looked even more grotesque as if a human had been turned inside out.

 

Phew… Still, with these two, they should be able to handle it. Just as I breathed a sigh of relief, I noticed something glimmering in the darkness.

 

No, it wasn’t just one pair of eyes. Like lights being switched on, multiple glowing eyes appeared in the darkness, and suddenly, a swarm of spiders poured out. Countless faces turned toward us, grinning.

 

“Meooow?!”

 

Oh my god, what is that?! Is it even okay for that many to come out?

 

In this situation, the only option was to run. We needed to find somewhere to hide, fast. But neither of them seemed to have any intention of running. Isaac and Lian both gripped their swords, ready to face the swarm of spiders.

 

Oh, come on, guys! Just run away! And Isaac, if you’re going to fight, at least put me down first…!

 

But my voice didn’t reach them. Just as the spiders lunged at us with their jaws wide open, Isaac’s sword gleamed sharply.

 

–Slash! His sword cleaved into the spider’s jaw, splitting its face in half.

 

Without even a moment to scream at the grotesque sight, Isaac and Lian began slicing through the spiders. With each swing, spider limbs were severed, and their red innards splattered everywhere. I clung desperately to my senses, trying not to faint.

 

Meanwhile, Isaac continued to hold me in one arm as he fought. Wow, seriously, how skilled are you with a sword? Are you a swordmaster or something?

 

After a prolonged battle, Isaac finally drove his sword into the last spider’s chest. The area was covered in blood, with corpses littering the ground.

 

Lian sighed deeply and said, “Phew, that was exhausting… Hey, where are you going?”

 

Isaac had started to leave with me when Lian’s voice made him pause and look back. His face was cold as ever.

 

“Is there a problem with me taking my cat?”

 

Lian’s eyes flashed dangerously. Seeing him grip his sword again, I quickly started meowing desperately.

 

“Meow, meow…!”

 

I rubbed my head furiously against Isaac’s chest. Lian, please get the hint! Just let it go…!

 

After seeing me frantically try to be cute, Lian seemed to get the message. He clicked his tongue and sheathed his sword. “If you do anything to that cat, I won’t forgive you.” With that, Lian walked away.

 

You really are a righteous protagonist, Lian… His voice sounded like he’d fight to the death to protect me. Isaac didn’t seem to care at all, though.

 

Isaac carried me into the nearest room and sat down on the sofa. Despite just defeating so many spiders, he didn’t seem tired at all.

 

“Mia, you must have been so scared. I’m sorry.” A faint shadow crossed his face as he stroked my face.

 

Isaac looked so ordinary when he was like this… if only his face weren’t splattered with blood.

 

For now, I figured it was best to play along, so I quietly rubbed my head against his hand. A smile spread across Isaac’s face. What is he so happy about?

 

“Haa, I missed you so much. The days felt so long. I kept wishing the night would come. I couldn’t sleep properly unless it was a night I could be with you…”

 

He murmured as he held me tightly. Despite being a killer, his touch was warm and gentle.

 

“I want to be with you forever…”

 

Hmm. We will be together, just not in this form.

 

Isaac kissed my head several times, then suddenly seemed to remember something and looked up. “Oh, I brought you a present.” He said, pulling something out of his pocket to show me. 

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