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Vivian’s mana blooming in profusion.

A murderous atmosphere that doesn’t match the always bright smile settles down.

“Hipp… .”

Rudy opened his eyes wide.

I was frozen by the terrifying sight of my grandmother, whom I had never seen before.

Dien patted Rudy and asked.

“Devil? What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“That’s… .”

Luke explained calmly.

I couldn’t talk about things like the contract with the dragon because of restrictions.

I was able to convey that the demon had been resurrected and wanted to have fun with Elin.

“Hmm… I can’t believe that an ancient being has awakened… .”

Dien glanced around as if to say, “Isn’t that how everyone is?”

Let the other family members nod their heads in agreement.

He continued speaking carefully.

“If you’re after the princess, what does Rudy have to do with it…?”

“Ah.”

Luke explained further.

In fact, it is more likely to appear in the West, South, and East.

This means that since he is such a crazy demon, there is a possibility that he will cause trouble in the capital, so be careful… … .

“You should have said that from the beginning!”

Kung.

Vivian’s fist, filled with magical power, struck Luke’s crown.

“―!”

A sharp pain came over me, making me worry that I might lose consciousness for a moment.

The pain is even worse because it is a chestnut that was hit by jumping.

That day Luke realized.

If it hurts too much, you won’t be able to make a sound.

Because I couldn’t react at all and was just trembling in the afterglow of pain.

Hug.

Ellen hugged Luke and stroked his head.

“The teacher may have been a bit over-reacting, but it is true that Rudy could be in danger. If he were to descend upon the capital, even the Berklin Mansion would not be able to avoid danger… .”

“Hoo… .”

Vivian finally calmed down after hearing Ellen’s soft voice.

Because I can’t show an uglier side of myself to the princess who will become my new wife.

“So what do you want from us, Your Majesty?”

“I’m here to warn you rather than to ask you something. If you notice any abnormal symptoms, please report them quickly.”

“… Yes, that’s what I wanted to say.”

Luke, barely recovered, nodded.

“You’re just surprising people for no reason…!”

Vivian nodded after hitting Luke’s forearm for a while longer.

“I understand for now. What would I not do to protect my granddaughter?”

“We need to increase the number of territory patrolmen.”

Benedict suddenly got up.

He has already gone to command the soldiers.

“Isn’t there anything like having to hold on to it?”

“No. Brother, take good care of your daughter.”

“Okay.”

Victor only checked on his daughter’s safety.

And Dien still hugged the frozen Rudy tightly.

“That… That lump is really big. Should I give you some medicine?”

“… Please.”

The affection between seniors and juniors was demonstrated.

* * * * *

Originally, all things in the world require equivalent exchange.

It is natural that if you gain something, you lose something too.

“So, it was a success just by making people believe in the existence of the devil.”

“Yeah… … .”

Instead of making the warnings believable, I just got a slap in the face.

But Luke insisted.

Ellen just let it slide.

All I could see now was a large bump on top of his head.

No matter how misleading Luke’s words were, it was still like that.

Only Elin’s fist left a scar.

If it weren’t for the fact that she was my future mother-in-law, I might have challenged her to a duel on the spot.

“So don’t worry about it, Your Majesty.”

Knowing that, Luke is desperately trying to let go of the hatred he feels for Vivian.

“But doesn’t it get a little better after applying the medicine?”

“Yeah. Much.”

Dien’s potion was very effective and the swelling subsided quickly.

At least for now, I was lucky to have the best alchemist on the continent as my sister-in-law.

“But teacher.”

“Yes.”

“… Do I really have to go to Bertain too?”

“Of course.”

There are several other famous families in the capital.

Two of the three great magic powers.

There’s Bucklin and Rochefort.

One of the three great swordsmanship schools.

There is also the Warrens family, whose specialty is greatswords.

But the most famous thing in the capital is undoubtedly Berthain.

Only a select few know that psychopathic child abuser Carl Chad resurrected the demon.

Still, from an outsider’s perspective, it means that they are a pillar family responsible for the center of the empire.

“They’re just useless idiots anyway, so why bother… .”

For Ellin, some really strong wording came out.

But this time, he didn’t point it out, saying it was vulgar vocabulary.

Natia, Clavel, and Gerald are actually worse than burrows.

I can understand why Ellen doesn’t want to go there.

“That’s why. We should have warned you in advance so that you don’t get caught by the princess’s ankle.”

What if Carlchad suddenly returns to the Bertain mansion?

And what if he orders you to help him, saying he has a plan?

Even if we exclude the crippled Clavel.

Natia and Gerald, who have followed Calchad their entire lives, can also carry out orders without thinking.

“I promise. If you don’t understand what I’m saying, I’ll eliminate you on the spot.”

Luke just wants to remove the variable.

If you ignore my warnings, I plan to bury you quietly.

“That won’t do.”

But Ellen shook her head.

“Why?”

“Even if it’s up to me, I have to do it. Why is there blood on your hands, teacher?”

“Hmm.”

I nodded at the reasonable cause.

If you were going to get rid of it, it would have been right to take revenge with Elin’s hands.

“Okay, I hope you don’t make such a stupid decision.”

So Luke and Elin arrived at the mansion with eerie thoughts in their minds.

Ellen took a step forward and spoke briefly.

“Open.”

“Oh, your majesty?”

The gatekeeper, who was trying to verify my identity, jumped.

It was surprising for the users.

After the coming-of-age ceremony, Luke suddenly disappears.

Elin left everything to Natia and went into seclusion.

And then, not long after, he left the mansion with Anne.

Isn’t it true that Bertha left home for some reason?

So should I be loyal to Natia again…?

The idea spread among the employees.

“, Princess Elin has returned!”

But that thought flew away when I saw Luke on a leash.

The fact that Ellin is still holding on even though she’s the next head of the household shows that she’s quick-witted.

Elin didn’t leave home, she went to capture Luke!

“Welcome, Your Majesty.”

“I was worried because you couldn’t see it.”

The quick-witted servants who heard the guard’s shouts immediately came out to greet Elin.

“What about your mother?”

“I am working on paperwork in my office. Should I contact you to make sure I am there?”

One of the maids spoke quickly.

The employees do not have long-distance communication paper.

So there is only one way to contact you.

Running with your own body.

I was confident that I could shoot out like an arrow if only Elin would give me a command.

“No.”

Elin gave an unexpected answer.

“Then…?”

“Tell your mother to come.”

“… … Yes?”

“To Clavel’s room.”

After saying that, Elin passed the maid.

Call the Duchess.

“Ah, no…!”

The maid who tried to look good to the new owner of the mansion regretted it.

Why did you come out for nothing…!

* * * * *

I thought Natia would come here in a fit of rage.

“… I heard you called.”

He came into the room surprisingly calmly.

-Ha, how dare you tell a maid to come and go so easily. Do I seem like a pushover?

-That’s not it, Princess Elin…

-Don’t make excuses!

That’s because I had already taken out my anger on the maid.

In the first place, I didn’t even have the courage to get angry at Elin.

If that happens.

“… So why did you call me here?”

Because I’ll be like Clavel lying in bed.

First daughter, Clavel Berthein.

After Elin folded her back during the next housewarming contest.

I was half paralyzed and had to stay in bed.

“I’ll tell you when one more person comes.”

Elin spoke without even glancing at Clavel.

“… Yeah.”

Clavel swallowed his anger and answered weakly.

If it were like before, it would have been Elin who avoided eye contact.

Now Clavel is talking nonsense.

It was a perfect turnaround.

How long must we have been in uncomfortable silence?

Click!

“Gasp, ugh… . B, you called… .”

Ellen’s little brother, Gerald, appeared, gasping for breath.

“Why are you so late?”

“I was out for a moment… .”

Gerald flinched at Elin’s sharp gaze.

“Sigh.”

Elin let out a sigh full of contempt.

It was clear that Gerald was still out of his mind and playing.

“Sit over there.”

“… … ”

Gerald avoids Elin’s eyes.

I sat down next to Natia.

“Now that you’re here, I’ll explain why I called you. Demons have been resurrected on the continent. And they might show up in the capital, so let me know if you see anything strange. Do you understand?”

A more serious summary than Luke.

“… … ”

“… … ”

“… … ”

Of course they couldn’t have understood.

Ellen felt a pang of irritation rising.

People who don’t even want to talk to each other can’t even understand each other.

Since we’re all here, should we just get rid of them all?

“Wait a minute. Let me explain.”

Luke hurriedly intervened as he saw Elin’s eyes becoming increasingly cloudy.

“Your Highness, please rest.”

“… … Yeah.”

I pulled Ellen back and explained it to her step by step.

Natia jumped up after hearing about the disappearance of Kalchad and the resurrection of Gernom.

“Nonsense, nonsense! What on earth is Bertain so sorry for that he resurrected the devil! What kind of blasphemy is this!?”

Natia always boasted that Bertain was the best family in the empire.

The story Luke told was full of insults to Berthain.

Natia, whose pride was properly scratched, exploded.

“Why did you suddenly come here and say something like that… .”

After Carlchad and Elin left, the amount of paperwork increased exponentially.

A daughter who lies uselessly in bed and just eats food.

My son is still wandering around outside, not having come to his senses yet.

The irritation that had once burst out did not stop and continued to grow.

“How much will it take to satisfy you! Isn’t this enough! How far will you torment me―”

That was a mistake.

Natia crossed the line.

Kkwaduk!

Ellen didn’t look at it.

“Gyaaah!!”

Natia’s arm buckled before she could react.

“Be noisy.”

“Arm…! My arm…!!”

“It’s noisy.”

“Sigh… Huh… !”

Ellen tried to snap her fingers one more time.

Natia gritted her teeth and held back a scream.

Natia sheds tears.

Elin spoke coldly, not caring.

“How far are you going to harass me? I didn’t do anything. Compared to what you did to me.”

“Sigh… … .”

“So don’t whine to the teacher. Next time it won’t be your arm, it’ll be your neck.”

“Ugh, ugh… .”

Natia nodded desperately.

Gerald and Clavel froze.

Only then did they realize.

The small, weak girl who used to be bullied for fun is no more.

“… If it weren’t for the teacher, I would have killed them all already.”

There are only monsters who barely suppress their burning desire for revenge with love.

As Ellen stepped back, her eyes shining ominously.

“… I will continue to explain. Please listen carefully.”

Clavel and Gerald.

Even Natia, whose left arm had been blown off, was hyper-focused on Luke’s every word.