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[friendship-ended-with-pokespe]

Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess Chapter 1

Dream Land is so peaceful that even a flying bird would doze off. Three people with a dangerous atmosphere not suiting that of Dream Land are walking. All three have their face hidden with their mask and are carrying a large sword.

In contrast to their looks however, their conversation is as peaceful as it gets. “Are Chef Kawasaki’s skills that amazing, Lord Meta Knight?” “Aye, it’s excellent.” “I’d like to try Chef Kawasaki’s cooking. What about you, Sword Knight?” “I’m fine with just having a meal. It’s not very manly to fuss over the taste, Blade Knight.” The one walking in the center is Meta Knight, the masked swordsman shrouded in mystery. Accompanying him on both sides were his subordinates, Sword Knight and Blade Knight. “I don’t know......meals are pretty important for warriors.” “You pig. If you like meals that much, how about you stop serving Lord Meta Knight and work for King Dedede or something? I’m sure you’ll get along with him if it’s true that the king is famous for his gluttony!” Teased by Sword Knight, Blade Knight lost his cool. “Don’t be stupid! I’m Lord Meta Knight’s greatest man! Not a chance I’ll leave Lord Meta Knight’s side!” “Watch your mouth! I’m Lord Meta Knight’s greatest man!” “Hmph, wanna go, Sword Knight!?” “Fine!” “Both of you, knock it off. It’s shameful to squabble in the middle of the road.” Meta Knight quieted his two men down. The pair straightened themselves. “Y-Yessir, I’m sorry!” “We were just joking, not squabbling!” “Keep it at that. In any case, don’t stand out too much. I would like to settle our affairs and return quickly.” “......You mean to say, my lord,” Blade Knight asked. “That you’ll go back without meeting Kirby and King Dedede even when it's been awhile since you came to Dream Land?” “Of course. I’ll get involved in trouble once again if I happen to be found by them......” An excited voice could be heard before Meta Knight could finish speaking. “Ah, it’s Meta Knight~! Hiya~!” “Hello, sir~!” “......” Blade Knight and Sword Knight whispered. “We’ve been found just like that, huh, sir.” “......Yeah.” Resigning himself, Meta Knight paused and turned around. Rushing over while waving their hands in joy were Kirby and Waddle Dee, residents of Dream Land. Kirby is a live wire with a pink, round body. He is such a glutton, and yet has a very optimistic and kind personality. Waddle Dee is a friend of Kirby and King Dedede’s subordinate. There is no end to his hardships from being sandwiched between Kirby and Dedede who are always at each other’s throats. Seeing Blade Knight and Sword Knight, Kirby said in wonder. “It’s not just Meta Knight today, huh? Hiya, something Knights.” Blade Knight and Sword Knight immediately snapped from Kirby’s words. “It’s not “something!” We are loyal men of Lord Meta Knight!” “He’s right! Remember our names at least, you cheeky pink ball!” “What did you just say!? I’m not a pink ball, I’m Kirby!” Waddle Dee stopped Kirby who seemed to be on the verge of quarreling. “Cut it out, Kirby. More than that, Lord Meta Knight, what do you need in Dream Land today? Would you like to meet His Majesty?” “No, not one bit. I came to meet Chef Kawasaki.” Kirby’s eyes sparkled. “You guys also came to eat lunch? Me and Waddle Dee were also about to go to his restaurant after this!” “No, that isn’t it. I have a favor to ask of him.” “Hmm......?” Kirby and Waddle Dee were in a daze and looked at each other. “What’s the favor?” “That’s......a long story. In any case, let’s go to the restaurant.” The party accompanied them to the restaurant.

Chef Kawasaki’s restaurant was empty as it was a bit too early for lunch time. Chef Kawasaki sat in a chair inside the store without customers and was frowning at the newspaper. “My goodness......I’m worried......” It was when he muttered something to himself. The store’s door opened, and the group entered in droves. “Good day, Chef Kawasaki! We came to have some lunch!” “A......sure thing, welcome, Kirby, Waddle Dee......” Having raised his face from the newspaper, Chef Kawasaki’s eyes opened wide. “Eh, Lord Meta Knight!? And even Mr. Something Knights on top of that......” “It’s not “something!” Sword Knight and Blade Knight laid their hand on their sword. Meta Knight gently stopped them. “Cool it. Only a fool would draw his sword even when it isn’t a fight.”

“Y-Yessir, We’re sorry!” Chef Kawasaki said nervously. “It’s unusual for Lord Meta Knight to come for a meal.” “I didn’t come to have a meal. There’s actually something I would like to order from you.” “......Order?” “Correct. It’ll soon be an important person’s birthday. So could you bake me some sweets to use as a present?” “A cake......you mean?” “Wow, good for you!” Kirby leapt at Meta Knight, his eyes glittering. “What cake is it? Chocolate flavored? Vanilla flavored? Honey flavored?” “I’m going to leave that to Chef Kawasaki......” “Salt flavored is delicious too! Soy sauce flavor as well! I also love tonkotsu flavor!” “......Kirby, what I want to order is a baked good, not ramen......” “What are you gonna use as a topping!? Strawberries!? Melons!? Chikuwa!?” “......” “I think even takuan is fine! It’s colors are pretty! It also has a nice crunchy sound when you eat it!” He’ll run his mouth to no end if left alone. Meta Knight raised one of his hands and stopped Kirby. “I get it, Kirby. I promise I’ll give you a takuan cake on your birthday.” “REALLY!? Yay! Thanks, Meta Knight!” Meta Knight said to Chef Kawasaki, avoiding Kirby jumping about in delight. “The one I’m giving the present to is someone that I’m beholden to. For that reason, I want to give something with as much heart put into it. I think borrowing your strength would be best as he is very fond of sweets.” “I see......it’s a privilege to be ordered with such an important present, sir!” Chef Kawasaki nodded in glee. “I’ll bake the finest cake with my utmost ability!” “I’m counting on you, Chef Kawasaki. To tell you the truth, that person is a famous gourmet. You might know him, but he’s the king of a planet called Chiffon Star......” “......Eh!?” Shouted Chef Kawasaki, where his face turned somewhat pale. “Chiffon Star? I haven’t heard of it before......” Said Waddle Dee. “It’s a small remote star, but has been famous for baking cakes since long ago. A time-honored patissier training school is there, and is hitherto releasing countless renowned patissiers into the society.” “Whoa......how wonderful, sir! If it’ll be the present for......the king of that star.” “I don’t think he’ll be content with an ordinary taste, seeing how he’s very particular about what he eats. Unless it's an exceptionally delectable cake.” “I’m sure he’ll be delighted if the cake is from Chef Kawasaki.” Waddle Dee looked back at Chef Kawasaki with a smile, but......Chef Cawaski’s face was pale and drawn. “You don’t look so well. What’s the matter, Chef Kawasaki?” Said Meta Knight. “Lord Meta Knight, are you not aware of it by any chance?” Chef Kawasaki picked up the newspaper he was reading just a minute ago and held it out to Meta Knight. Meta Knight asked in puzzlement. “What do you mean?” “Please read that newspaper. A terrible incident happened in Chiffon Star!” “What......!?” Meta Knight ran his eyes over the newspaper. His expression may be unknown, concealed with his mask, but his mood suddenly turned grim. “This is......!” “Is there something on it, my lord?” Asked Sword Knight in a worried manner. Chef Kawasaki replied in place of Meta Knight staring intently at the newspaper. “The princess of Chiffon Star has gone missing.” “......Eh!?” Sword Knight, Blade Knight, Kirby, and Waddle Dee all shouted in unison. Sword Knight continued with his voice trembling. “Do you mean Princess Marona by that......!?” “Sword Knight, do you know who the princess is?” Asked Kirby, and Sword Knight and Blade Knight nodded. “Yep, we visited Chiffon Star before for a reason.” “We only saw Princess Marona from afar, but she was really cute.” “To think that the princess disappeared all of a sudden. Chiffon Star appears to be in a tumult.” Chef Kawasaki said. “Could it be an abduction......!?” Waddle Dee shuddered. Chef Kawasaki said with a harsh look. “I don’t know the details yet. Only that the king is awfully troubled, and can’t even get up from his bed. It’ll soon be the king’s birthday, but the party will be canceled if the princess isn’t found, you see.” “......Good lord.” Muttered Meta Knight with a voice of frustration, and squeezed the newspaper tight. “How could I, of all people, not know of this case......tout au contraire, I thought about His Majesty’s birthday present and so without care......this is the greatest oversight of my life.” “Lord Meta Knight......” “Chef Kawasaki, the order just now,” “Right, it’s......cancelled, yes?” “Certainly not.” Meta Knight declared reassuringly. “I’m counting on you, to bake me the finest cake.” “......Wha......but......the party might be cancelled......I heard.” “You think I’ll allow that? I will rescue the princess before the king’s birthday!”  Seeing Meta Knight declare, Sword Knight and Blade Knight gave a fist pump. “So cool! We expected no less from our lord!” “We’ll accompany you too, of course!” Giving a nod to his two men, Meta Knight said to Chef Kawasaki in worry. “I’ll be off to Chiffon Star immediately with my men. Chef Kawasaki, send the cake to Chiffon Star once you’re ready with it.” “Y-Yessir!” “I’ll go too, Meta Knight.” Kirby shouted loudly. “I’m worried about the princess too! We gotta save her ASAP!” “......Kirby, not that I doubt your kindheartedness, but,” Meta Knight said as he started walking. “Wipe that drool of yours. I can see that you have your eyes on the cakes at Chiffon Star rather than the case with the princess.” “That’s not true! Don’t look down on me, Meta Knight!” “Wipe your drolls then.” Waddle Dee said suddenly. “I’ll go too, sir. I’ll return to Castle Dedede and ask His Majesty for permission! Please wait just a little!” Waddle Dee rushed out of the restaurant and sprinted toward Castle Dedede.

Battleship Halberd. It is the enormous spaceship in Meta Knight’s ownership. Having departed from Dream Land, the party gathered at Halberd’s center floor and surrounded a large round table. “Have you met Princess Marona before?” Asked Waddle Dee. “Just once. Although I would say that I only greeted her.” “What kind of a princess was she, sir?” “She lives up to her reputation. She was a gentle, refined, and daughterly young girl.”

“It’s absolutely unforgivable to kidnap a princess like that! I’ll be sure to rescue her!” “......” Meta Knight faced the seat next to him and asked quietly. “I wanted to ask this just once, but why did you follow us, King Dedede?” King Dedede leaned back in his chair and answered. “Ain’t that obvious? It's because I’m an ally of justice! I can’t ignore a case like this!?” “......Wipe that drool of yours.” King Dedede leaned toward Meta Knight while smacking his lips. “I heard from Waddle Dee, and thought this was my turn on the stage! I’ll make sure to rescue the princess. This ain’t your turn to shine, Meta Knight!” “......You don’t even know where Chiffon Star is located.” “How could I? But I do know that it’s famous for tasty sweets from it being called the ‘Sweets Paradise!’” King Dedede beamed in an enraptured manner. “I’ll be the hero of all heroes if I were to rescue Princess Macaron......” “It’s Princess Marona, King Dedede.” “Shut your trap. The king will be touched and will give me the very best cake. No, if anything, he might give me an “Never Ending All You Can Eat Cake Coupon”......” “It’s not fair to hog it all, King Dedede! I won’t hand over the “Never Ending All You Can Eat Cake Coupon!”” Shouted Kirby, jumping up from his chair. “I ain’t losin’ to ya! I’ll be the one to rescue Princess Marron Glacé​!” “......It’s Princess Marona. Knock it off, you guys.” Meta Knight rebuked the pair with an irritated voice. “You should get off of Halberd if you’re gonna get in my way.” “I don’t get in anyone’s way!” “Right, I say. With my renowned deduction, let’s make sure to rescue the princess!” Just for this moment, Kirby and Dedede were in perfect sync even as they always act like cats and dogs. “Yup!” “Yea!” It was when the two said together in great harmony. There was an abrupt impact. Everyone on the round table was blown away and rolled on the floor. “......W-What!?” “A raid!? Were we attacked by space pirates!?” “I’m scared, Your Highnessssss!” Waddle Dee’s cry reverberated. Sword Knight stood up while staggering. “Drat......they got us again......” Blade Knight also regained his stance with a rough sigh. “Yeah, we were caught off guard......” “The frick is this!? If the space pirates are attacking, it’s my turn to shine!” King Dedede shouted fearlessly. However, without a panic, Meta Knight said in a chagrined tone. “Sorry, you guys. This isn’t a raid or something like that. This happens often.” “Happens often? What is the meaning of this, Meta Knight!? Wasn’t your battleship the latest model!?” “I have no doubt the technology’s the latest, but......” It was when Meta Knight attempted to explain. The door leading to the cockpit opened and a man with piercing eyes entered. He has a sharp beak and a white hat on his head. He is Captain Vul, the man in charge of this battleship. “Warp complete, my lord! This ship will arrive at Chiffon Star before long!”

“Eh, already? Pretty sure Chiffon Star’s super far away......!” Kirby shouted in surprise. Captain Vul looked down at Kirby and nodded proudly. “That is warp navigation, a super-advanced, super-latest technology that can travel immediately at any distance! The warp device equipped on Battleship Halberd is high performance and the most accurate in the universe~!” “......Captain Vul, I think highly of your skills, but,” Meta Knight said harshly. “I say it always, don’t I? Let me know in advance whenever you warp. It’ll be dangerous if we don't strap ourselves tight.” “What, have no worries, my lord! The crew on Halberd are all super-outstanding and super-sturdy! There isn’t anyone that would lose heart from something like warping! Wahaha!” “No, I want you to think not of the crew, but the guests......” Meta Knight looked at his three “guests,” that is to say, Kirby, King Dedede, and Waddle Dee. Only Waddle Dee was still rolling around on the floor. Kirby and King Dedede were frolicking with their hands together. “Woohoo! Chiffon Star, Chiffon Star!” “Cake, here we come~! Marron Glacé​ and marron parfait!” “The paradise of sweets! It’s the sweet kingdom of dreams~!” “......” Meta Knight quickly turned back to Captain Vul. “I take back what I just said. It was my mistake to think of them as guests. They’re......cargos.” “Understood, my liege! I’ll toss them out after we land at Chiffon Star as cargos should be!” “Yeah, I’m counting on you, Captain Vul.” The monitor outside the ship projected a star shining beautifully in purplish red within pitch darkness.

Chiffon Star, the paradise of sweets. It emerged from the void of space as though it was a raspberry......

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Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess Chapter 2

Having landed, Kirby and King Dedede were thrown out of Halberd as they should be, but needless to say, they don’t flinch from something like that. Seeing the pure white palace standing in the center of the capital, Chiffon Castle, the two jumped up simultaneously and shouted.

“That’s the castle of sweets, huh~!” “Charge~!” “Hold on.” Meta Knight called out to the two who were just about to rush off. At the same time, Sword Knight and Blade Knight jumped out and restrained the two with sheer strength. “You guys might have forgotten, but our goal is to rescue the princess. We part here if sweets are you guys’ goals. You guys can try out whatever cake shops or cookie shops as you like.” “D-Don’t say that, Meta Knight.” “He’s right, of course our goal is to rescue the princess! It’ll be embarrassing if you think of me as a glutton that’s blinded by cakes!” Both their sense of justice is much stronger than others. It was no lie that they wanted to save the princess. ......Only that their appetite, equally strong as their sense of justice, was a bit troubling. “......Well, fine. We go to meet the king from now on. Try not to be rude.” “Yessir!” Kirby and Waddle Dee obediently raised their hands. King Dedede swaggered contemptuously. “You can count on me. I’m the great ruler of Dream Land! The king of Chiffon Star or whatever will be a good match for an opponent!” “Don’t roll up your sleeves! We aren’t going there to fight!” In any case, the group headed to Chiffon Castle with Meta Knight as the lead.

The king of Chiffon Star, Merengue XIII, was a corpulent and amiable figure. However, that expression of his was gloomy with no light in his eyes. He was so enfeebled that he couldn’t rise from his bed, but once hearing that Meta Knight was visiting him, he mustered all his strength to greet him. His legs shivered and seemed like he could collapse at any moment even as he was supported by his chief retainers on both sides. “Welcome......you came for me, Meta Knight.” Merengue XIII said in a frail voice. “I came in haste once I learned of the case with Princess Marona. Do not despair, oh king. I will rescue the princess without fail.” Hearing his words, Merengue XIII had tears gather in his eyes and looked around at his chief retainers gathered in a row. “All of you retire. I have a serious matter to speak with Meta Knight.” “Yes, sir.” Seating the king in his throne, the chief vassals lowered their heads and left the hall. Merengue XIII turned to Kirby and his friends with a concerned look. “Sword Knight and Blade Knight are your men. But I’m not familiar with the three behind them......” Kirby answered with liveliness. “We’re friends with Meta Knight! We often hang out together!” “......I don’t remember hanging out with you guys even once.” Luckily, Meta Knight’s murmurs didn’t seem to reach the king’s ears. Merengue XIII sighed heavily. “There’s no need for concern if they are friends of yours. The story I will disclose from now on is very serious. I want you all to keep it a secret no matter what.” “No worries! I’ll keep it a secret!” “Me too. I don’t use my mouth aside from eating.” The king nodded with a feeling of relief. “......As it happens, my country has been in a crisis since.” “I hear that Princess Marona has been abducted. What is the demand from the culprit......” “No, you see......” Merengue XIII awkwardly cast his eyes down. “It isn’t that the princess is kidnapped.” “......What?” “Marona left on her own will. The note informing it was left in her room.” The king took out a letter from his breast pocket. Receiving it, Meta Knight read it out. ““Toodle-oo! I really hate father! I’m not going to do as you want! Marona.”......hmm, this is......” Looking up at the king, Meta Knight said with a bit of a shock. “Was it a family argument? So that’s why the princess became sulky and ran away from home. What......there’s no need for concerns then. I’m sure she’ll reflect on herself and return shortly.” Sword Knight and Blade Knight looked at each other’s face. “What, it wasn’t an abduction!?” “That seems to be the case......it’s a relief, but I lost all interest.” Kirby and King Dedede also said in unison. “There was no need to worry, huh. Good to hear~!” “Good golly, a false alarm. It can’t be my turn to shine like this.” “Let’s go and have some cake, King Dedede.” “Sounds good. Off we go, Waddle Dee.” “Yessir!” When Kirby and his friends were about to leave the room, the king called them to stop. “Hold it, the story starts from here.” “......In other words?” Meta Knight asked back. Merengue XIII hung his head and continued. “It’s more serious than an abduction. The princess left with my country’s treasure, you see.” Kirby and King Dedede paused, hearing of a treasure. “What is the treasure?” Asked Meta Knight. “It’s a secret recipe book that has been passed down for generations in my royal family. Thousands of different recipes for cakes, cookies, and so on are written on it.” Kirby and Dedede jumped up as they heard the king’s words. “Cake recipes!?” “Thousands, you say!?”

“Correct. It is filled with finest recipes that can produce intricate flavors. That the cakes from my Chiffon Star are called the best in the universe is thanks to that recipe. An outsider cannot approach it as it is usually stored in a vault at the Royal Cake Factory. Marona left with that.” “Goodness......” Meta Knight contemplated. “Why would the princess do such a thing?” “So she’s trying to make a killing by opening up a cake shop!” King Dedede gave an inference. Kirby too isn’t the one to lose. He shouts what comes to his mind. “Pretty sure that she’s gonna make heaps of the best cakes in the universe and throw a party! I wanna go too! Party, party!” “Fat chance, maybe you guys though.” Said Sword Knight. Blade Knight also nodded and agreed. “You think a sophisticated princess like her would make such a greedy plan?” “......There seems to be a reason of some sort.” Muttered Meta Knight, where: “Precisely!” Agreed Merengue XIII, bending himself forward. “Marona was a good girl who was very docile, gentle, and wouldn’t talk back even once. But that Marona changed suddenly.” “......What?” “She hardly spoke to me for some time now. When she did once in a while, she would say nothing but complaints.” Merengue XIII cast his eyes down with a sad look. “Complaints?” “Aye. Things like sweets aren’t good for your body, the citizens all get cavities, or I ought to forbid baking cakes.” ”HUH!?” Kirby was astonished and shouted loudly. “You shouldn’t bake cakes? Why!? A world without cakes is no different than a pancake without maple syrup on it!” Dedede also stomped his foot on the floor and yelled. “Right, I say! It’s like a shortcake without a strawberry on it!” “It’s an oden without daikon in it!” “Yup! It’s the same as sukiyaki that doesn’t have meat!” “......That’s enough with using foods as examples.” Meta Knight stopped them as there would be no end if left alone. “How peculiar. Why would Princess Marona suddenly do such a thing?” “I have no clue. However, I am suspicious of a certain figure.” “A certain figure?” “Right. A man that abruptly came to this star a few months ago.” The king resentfully made a wry face. “He was dressed nicely and courteous, not to mention how eloquent and loved by everyone he was. I heard that he came from a distinguished lineage and had complete trust in him, but......” “What about that man?” “He disappeared together with Marona.” The king clenched his hands in frustration. “Thinking back on it, that man was kind to Marona from the start. He must have gotten close to Marona with smooth talks and instilled slanders of me on her. My docile Marona has been completely deceived by that man!” “What was that man’s characteristic?” “Hmm......he was tall and very elegant. He behaved like a gentleman and had charms to attract others. Baron. We called him a baron, and I had my complete trust in him......” “Did you say a baron?” Meta Knight’s voice suddenly became stern. Sword Knight and Blade Knight gasped and turned to Meta Knight. “Baron......!” “Lord Meta Knight, could he be......!?” Meta Knight drew closer to Merengue XIII. “What was that man’s name!?” “It was Baron Gallic.” Sword Knight and Blade Knight leapt up, hearing that name. They both had a menacing look and looked they could draw their sword at any moment. They shout as their voices tremble in rage. “Gallic......that rascal is up to something sinister again!” “There’s no need to sit here like this, my lord!” “Settle down, you guys.” Meta Knight raised his hands and stopped his men. The pair would usually obey his orders immediately, but this rage cannot be suppressed in any way. The pair asserted fervently. “There’s no point in calming down! That scumbag......” “Let’s go, my lord!” “I’m saying to settle down!” Meta Knight scolded his subordinates harshly. Having been all worked up, Sword Knight and Blade Knight were taken aback and drew their body back. “P-Please forgive us, Lord Meta Knight......” “I too despise him. That is why we must act calmly. Nothing will come out of it if we were to jump in without a lead.” “Hey, what do you mean? You know who that Gallic guy is?” Asked Kirby, having heard Meta Knight and his men’s exchange. “......Aye. We have a bit of a connection with him.” Merengue XIII was bewildered and asked. “What sort of connection? Is he an evildoer after all......?” “He is exceedingly dangerous.” Meta Knight nodded as if reflecting upon a bitter memory. “Oh king, the case now is similar to the case that befell to I, myself before.” “What......?” “My faithful subordinates were targeted by him once.” Meta Knight turned to Sword Knight and Blade Knight. The two are hanging their heads in shame. At last, Blade Knight was the one to raise his head after the silence. “It was a shameful incident......but it’s no use hiding it. Let’s bear the shame and talk.” “Yeah, it might lead to solving the incident now.” Said Sword Knight as well. “Sword Knight and I dropped in on a star once and came across a man that called himself Baron Gallic at a restaurant......!” Blade Knight broke off to contain his surging rage. Sword Knight continued. “We thought of him as a very elegant and generous man. At that time, you know. Anyhow, dressed in a luxurious suit, he treated the customers throughout the store to a lavish hospitality. He said that they can order whatever they want.” “Eh!? You mean that he treated everyone!?” Kirby was so excited that he fell over. King Dedede also bent himself forward. “What was that star and restaurant called!? I wanna be treated as well~!” “I-It’s embarrassing, Your Majesty......” Waddle Dee turned red and pulled the hem of Dedede’s garb. “But that was only the beginning of his preposterous trap. He was targeting the two of us all along and approached us.” Said Sword Knight. “......Why?” “He was after Galaxia, the treasured sword under our lord’s ownership.” Everyone’s eyes were drawn to Meta Knight. Meta Knight calmly drew his sword. Receiving the light from the chandelier, the naked sword, Galaxia, sparkled in full radiance.

He sheathed the sword at once, but that radiance was so beautiful that it was seared into everyone’s memories. “It’s so pretty......” Muttered Kirby, where Sword Knight said proudly as if it was his. “Yeah, it’s the most renowned sword in the universe, you know! Baron Gallic plotted to get his hands on that sword.” “He got close to you bums for that reason?” Asked King Dedede, and the pair nodded. “We thanked Gallic and parted that night. And we met him at a different store the next evening.” “We thought of it as a coincidence, but that wasn’t it. He was inspecting our movement.” “We opened ourselves up completely while talking. He was a good talker and was skilled in sounding a person out.” “We foolishly ended up believing all his words.” “His words......?” “He spoke insultingly of our lord.” Said Sword Knight, expressing his anger. Blade Knight nodded. “Saying that Meta Knight is disturbing the peace of the universe, how he is a fiend scheming to take over......that we’ll all be in a serious trouble if we don’t get rid of him......he instilled such things to us.” “What did you just say!?” Kirby was shocked. Waddle Dee also stared in wonder. “You believed something like that~!? Even if you were treated by him!?” “No, wrong.” Meta Knight was the one to deny. “There’s no way the two would lend their ears to such words if they were normal. Gallic however appears to use a special technique.” “Technique......? What kind?” “That’s what we don’t remember well.” Said Sword Knight Knight, and Blade Knight also agreed. “We were instilled with slanders of Lord Meta Knight from Gallic and believed it all......that’s what we’re sure of, but the details of those memories are all fuzzy.” “Once we came to realize it, we stole Lord Meta Knight’s Galaxia and were delivering it to Gallic.” Everyone was speechless and stared at Sword Knight and Blade Knight. “At that time, the one to lend me his strength was that great bandit, Daroach. As you could expect, he is well versed in the criminal underworld. He informed me that until now, the man named Gallic has been suspected of having connection to several crimes.” Said Meta Knight. “Suspected......?” “Yes. He would never leave any evidence. That’s why we could only say that he was suspected of.” Meta Knight said resentfully. “Thanks to his cooperation, I was able to have the two come to their senses at that time. Galaxia also came back safely.” Blade Knight nodded. “As anyone could expect, Mr. Daroach has gone through much adversity. He knew well of Gallic’s tricks.” “He said that it must’ve been something like that of hypnosis. He controlled the pair’s minds with a strong hypnosis.” “Ha! Only a fool would be hypnotized.” King Dedede shook with laughter. Blade Knight and Sword Knight hounded Dedede sternly. “We admit that we were thrown off guard, but you have no right to call us fools!” “The hypnosis that Gallic uses is strong. Even you wouldn’t be able to escape from it!” “Hahaha! Who do you think I am? You think the great ruler of Dream Land, King Dedede, would fall for something so idiotic as an hypnosis!?” “What did you just say, you cocky......!” Meta Knight stopped the three who looked like they could brawl at any minute. “Knock if off. This is no time for internal discord. It was regrettable that we let Gallic slip away at that time. He would stop at nothing to obtain the treasure that he’s after. I’m afraid that he’s up to something sinister once again......” “......Good lord!” Merengue XIII covered his face and lamented. “Marona ended up in his control through the same trickery. Where she then abhorred me and left with the precious recipe book!” “That seems to be the case.” Meta Knight turned back towards Merengue XIII. “We cannot leave this as it is now that we know of it. We must rescue Princess Marona as soon as possible.” “Yes, let us go......!” Merengue XIII tried to stand up while faltering, but Meta Knight stopped him. “Your body is weakened. You mustn’t overdo yourself.” “But my daughter......!” “Leave this to me. Baron Gallic is my utmost hated enemy. I will bring him to his knees and rescue the princess.” Sword Knight and Blade Knight also vowed with their fist raised. “We’ll settle the grudge from that time!” “This time, we’ll rescue Princess Marona and teach him a lesson for sure!” Hearing such promising words, the king was moved to tears. “......Meta Knight......and your two men......I ask of you all......” “I’ll go too!” Shouted Kirby. “I can’t forgive a bad guy like that! I’ll make sure to catch him and give him a good scolding!” “I’ll go as well.” King Dedede raised his voice even louder than Kirby. “I'm a justice-loving king that despises evil! I can’t ignore a knave that controls the heart of others!” After declaring fearlessly, King Deded said in addition. “It’d be nice if you could care for a reward, King Meringue.” “......I’m Merengue XIII.” “Well, at any rate, it’d be great if I could receive a “Never Ending All You Can Eat Cake Coupon.” I’m not really saying that I want that. I just want you to remember that I really love cakes. Not just cake, but fruits, pudding, bavarois, and even jellies......” “Let’s go, King Dedede!” Meta Knight tore King Dedede off, who was on the verge of clinging to Merengue XIII. “I beg of you, Meta Knight. Please, save Marona......” With tearful eyes, Merengue XIII bid farewell to the party leaving the hall.

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