Chapter 29

“…”

Ixion couldn’t believe what Luatisha said.

He remembered.

How people looked at them the moment they took out their magic.

Fear and hatred, anxiety and boundaries, and envy.

But she said it’s beautiful?

Comfortable and cozy?

“No way.”

Prickly, ridicule came out.

“Anyways, if you say so. But that reaction…”

Ares’ eyes, which were muttering, drooped. He swept his chin slowly.

“Hmm, the youngest must really not be afraid of magic. It’s fascinating.”

Ixion clicked his tongue and jumped off the tree.

It was a light landing where I jumped off the branch that stretched to the second floor, but I couldn’t even hear the sound of stepping on the ground.

“I don’t believe it.”

Ixion left behind only that.

‘Yes, I don’t believe her.’

Didn’t that mean girl lie that it was fun to play with him?

You actually didn’t like it.

The weak ones are inherently parasitic on the strong.

Luatisha is also weak in the case of Paeraton, so she just flatters to show herself as a strong person.

Hoping that the maids would praise her.

“That’s why you said it like that.”

I won’t fall for it.

Ixion repeated as if he were determined.

Chapter 7. 20,000 cash coupon.

“The youngest lady took this fortune from Marquis Tarenka… No, you got it?”

“That’s amazing.”

The vassals admired and looked at my extortion list.

All the old men who were with us in the Capital knew, but the old men who were in the Duke’s territory knew for the first time today.

“Oh, this Mana stone mine is the problem.”

“How dare he try to sell Paeraton’s name and cheat, it’s a big deal.”

Right, right. While nodding, I felt something strange.

“The Marquis Tarenka wouldn’t give anything. But my lady got it all.”

“Yes, with a clear brain, you quickly saw through the marquis’ fraud! Threats, they can’t put it out because you know how to negotiate!”

“Did I?”

“Of course! I was with the lady in the place where she extorted property from Marquis Tarenka and demanded it.”

The vassals that I became close to in the Capital spat on other vassals and boasted enthusiastically.

Among them, Viscount Dier, a vassal who had accompanied me in the Marquis of Tarenka, was mixed.

“You’re still young, but you’re amazing.”

“Yes, you look exactly like your Majesty!”

The eyes of the vassals were on my father.

Dad proudly raised his chin and put raspberry cookies in my mouth.

The vassals whispered as they saw it.

“I think that’s more amazing than the fact that the youngest lady brought this much wealth. I can’t believe your Excellency put a child on his lap.….”

“Isn’t it just sitting on his knees?”

“My my, it’s too early to be surprised.”

“What happened to the Capital? It’s not just your Excellency. A lot of people changed, too.”

“Ha, I can’t explain this. We have no choice but to experience the cuteness and loveliness of our lady.….”

Hey, I can hear you.

Why am I always shy?

‘By the way, it’s really weird.’

The power of Duke Paeraton was great.

Special power.

A lot of wealth.

In addition, we made merit in the war this time.

Public opinion that people are afraid of may be very bad.

‘Is that enough to play tricks using the name of Paeraton?’

What did Marquis Tarenka believe in and cheat us like that?

Even if you succeed, you will be caught after mining Mana stones.

Moreover, no matter how much he thought my dad would neglect me, does it make sense to treat me like that?

Isn’t it important for aristocrats to honor their honor?

Well, it used to happen quite a lot on Earth that it was ridiculous in common sense.

When my father came on Clattie’s birthday,  based on the marquis’ reaction it seemed like it went against his plan, but…

At that time, something ominous crossed my mind.

‘Did you think my dad might die in the war?’

I felt like my whole body was getting cold.

“Lulu?”

When I looked up at the voice calling me, my dad was looking at me as if he was asking why.

He was expressionless and cold-faced in a way, but now I know.

My dad is worried about me.

When I called “Dad,” he immediately reached out to me.

Pressing down on my head.

That warm weight.

Dad came back from the war safely.

And stayed with me.

I was relieved to remember that.

I leaned heavily on my dad.

The vassals made a fuss when they saw it again. It was then.

[A new quest has arrived]

[The related quest has not been opened and cannot be revealed]

[Please proceed with another quest and receive related quests]

The notification popped up.

Quest.

Yes, I had something to do.

Clear conditions of <My property does not stop  (1)>

Success in Mana stone business.

“Dad.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I got this from my uncle.”

When I asked him pointing to thick property documents, my Dad nodded.

“Right.”

“So, can I take care of it?”

The answer came from the vassals, not from father.

“My Lady is still too young, Your Highness. To manage this property herself…”

“What are you talking about! Do you remember when young masters started managing their own property? She’s very smart!”

“But she didn’t even get an education on finance…”

“You can get it from now on! You can do it, my lady!”

“So that doesn’t make sense! How could you—”

“You talk a lot.”

It was a quiet word.

However, at one word, the noisy office became quiet at once.

The vassals even stopped their breaths and looked at the Master’s intentions.

“Why does it matter if my daughter play with it?”

Uh, I said I’d manage the property.

I didn’t say I was playing with toys, but my dad…

The elderly old man carefully started his statements.

“Y, your Excellency. With all due respect, she lack experience and learning. Isn’t it too early for property management?…. All this wealth can disappear.”

That was right.

I am a four-year-old baby now.

I know Paeraton is special, but you still entrust this much property management to a four-year-old?

‘And I can be a real baby because of the penalty!’

I’ve done it like a child in front of my dad, so shouldn’t he think about it seriously?

“The elder is right. Please reconsider …”

“I ask you to reconsider, sir!”

The vassals expressed their consent.

Yes, dad!

Think about it more!…

Although I asked you to do it.

“It doesn’t matter if she throw it all away.”

My father dismissed the arguments of the vassals.

Then he said to me, in a proud face.

“Dad has a lot of money.”

No… But if I tried to lose the money, please stop me.

***

Ixion shook his hand in a tearful annoyance.

A black magic flew away and peck at the rock silently.

It was not until the cracked rock was separated by gravity that the sound rang.

That was the beginning.

Numerous rocks in the training center began to be split and split by magic.

Kwagang! Boom!

The roar rang and the floor thud.

Once a cloud of dust passed by, the waiting deputy approached Ikxion’s side.

“Your personality was originally dirty, isn’t it dirtier recently?”

“Get lost.”

“Is it because of the youngest lady?”

His bright red eyes headed toward the deputy.

It’s been a long time since he kept him on Ixion’s side.

Ixion raised his hand.

A black magic came out following his will.

It moves around as if wrapping the deputy’s body around.

Ixion’s eyes were on the deputy’s face. White, sweaty face.

Ixion, who clicked his tongue, put his hand down.

“It’s not fun.”

He left the training center, leaving the frozen deputy alone.

“Is it because of the youngest lady?”

What is she to influence his mood?

It’s just that I couldn’t hear the sound of the blop blop shoes that I used to hear every day.

I couldn’t hear the annoying sound, so I was bothered by it.

That’s all.

Ixion didn’t know it was empty.

It was strange that the cotton ball, which was always looking for Ixion, did not come once a day.

‘···Is it not coming today?’

‘No, there’s nothing strange about it.’

Shee didn’t come to find him and he liked it more.

She deliberately approached him with a clear purpose even though he didn’t like it.

To stick to the strong and be parasitic. That was the survival method of the weak.

‘You must have realized that it was a waste of effort to keep coming because I didn’t accept it, right?”‘

She would have gone to Ares, whom she liked so much.

“…”

Ixion’s steps, which had been taking strides, have accelerated.

I was nervous for some reason.

Was there a time when she didn’t follow me for a day?

Yesterday, she definitely said, “See you tomorrow,” and waved her hand.

‘Do you believe that?’

‘Her promise is meaningless.’

“I want to get along with Ixion.”

“Ixion, didn’t bother me!”

“It was fun!” 

Liar.

“What do you mean we’re close? He always say I’m annoying! He’s mean! He told me to go away! always teasing!” 

“Ares is much better!” 

“He can’t compare to Ares!”

Liar.

“But the magic is beautiful. Magi is like the night.” 

“It’s a night where you can close your eyes and rest.”

Liar.

The shallow number of the weak trying to stick to the strong.

Even though I thought so, Ixion’s steps did not stop.

Greenhouses, tea rooms, playrooms, dining room, and even near the Duke’s office, where Luatisha frequented.

However, I couldn’t see the child rolling around like a cotton ball anywhere.

At an abrupt thought, Ixion headed to his training center.

Since Ixion was extremely reluctant to people, his training center was located in a remote place where there was no sign of popularity.

And the surrounding area.

“Haa, Haa, Haa, ·····.”

Ixion breathed out in the field.

Small palm-sized shoes were rolling on the grass around the training center.

“……….”

Why?

In the end, she went out like that without knowing the subject, and I knew this would happen.

This is what the dangers mean.

Weakness can’t be helped.

That’s what I should think.

That’s what I’ve been thinking so far.

Why?

Ahhhhhhh!

A black magic that exudes a horrifyingly vicious energy soared from the bottom of Ixion.

My head was cold. No, it was hot.

My eyes were black.

No, it was blazing red.

Magic quickly spread in all directions and began to encroach on the ground.

Find it.

Find it.

Find it!

The magic soared at the will of its fierce owner and chased the child’s traces.

It repeated that the new figure of Ixion disappeared and reappeared.

Every time that happened, the surrounding background changed.

It was the first time I moved this fast.

And, finally.

“Uh, uh!”

A suppressed cry leaked from the blocked mouth.

The unidentified man who was moving the child raised his hand as if he was lazy.

At that moment, the child raised her face.

The big eyes, which had always looked confidently being the subject of weakness, were messed up with tears.

As soon as he confirmed the appearance, Ixion felt something snap in him.

The sound of an explosion that seemed to tear the space rang as it ate up another sound.

You’re the best!

Kwagang!!

The ground vibrated as a roar followed.

It felt like the night had come in the world.

The black energy, which could not invade a point of light, swelled up its vicious body and ate up.

In that violent and brutal energy, the unidentified monsters who kidnapped Luatisha ran away screaming inaudibly.

However, it was a meaningless rebellion.

The limbs were torn into eight or nine branches and blood was scattered.

It was the moment. After the time of landing, no complete body could be found.

The magic, which was coloring the ground and sky, curled up, but the ground was still black. Blood collected and collected to form a deep puddle.

Ixion, who was looking at the remains of the terrible massacre with an emotionless face, flinched.

I forgot about Luatisha.

As soon as I turned my head, the weak cottonball turned white and was shaking.

Shocked pupils. Her lips turned blue. Tears dried up and twisted expression.

The image that Ixion hated usually, like a bug.

But I didn’t think of laughing and being sarcastic.

“As expected, it was a lie.”

Pretending to be not scared, pretending to be fine, pretending to understand, pretending to like.

It was all a lie.

“Ixion”

and a big smile.

Even the gestures that followed.

The warmth that hugged my neck tightly.

I felt dirty, enough to do anything.

There was an urge to ‘kill’.

It was a very sweet and tempting impulse.

‘Yeah, let’s kill it.’

No one has been this annoying so far.

Ixion raised his hand.

The magic in response to his will shook and stretched out to the crouched child.

The child’s body seemed to be swallowed by black energy at any moment.

However, the child’s shoulders were so small and weak.

The hands and feet were too small.

She held on to Ixion with that small hand. Those small feet chased after Ixion.

“·····”

Ixion turned his head.

The magic faded out and hid its traces.

As if it didn’t exist before.

It was the moment when he stuttered past Luatisha.

“I, Ixion,·····!”