Adopting the Male Protagonist Changed the Genre - Chapter 114

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Chapter 114

 

“You’ve been through a lot.”

 

In the end, I could only say the same words.

 

The Orphan Boy seemed to think he had talked too much and coughed awkwardly while adding more words in a disjointed manner.

 

“He may be that kind of father, but there are still things to learn from him. For example, he’s showing me firsthand that I should never touch gambling… Um… yes.”

 

Still, he was his father, and the way he tried to cover for him somehow… reminded me of Leo.

 

“My child at home says things like that too.”

 

When I had said something foolish outside, I unconsciously muttered while remembering Leo who had worked hard to translate my words to cover for me somehow.

 

The child who had been expressionless the whole time opened his eyes wide and looked back at me. For the first time, a childlike innocence appeared on his face.

 

“I apologize. You’re so beautiful that I didn’t think you would have children.”

 

The Orphan Boy took a step back and bowed politely to me in apology. It was perfect etiquette without any fault.

 

How on earth did such a decent son come from a guy like Hollio?

 

‘Well, if someone like Schubel can come from under Uncle, then if there’s a hopeless case in child education, there needs to be a hopeful one too.’

 

Then I paused at an amazing thought that suddenly occurred to me.

 

‘Wait, isn’t this a promising sprout?’

 

Like the harsh criticism of casting pearls before swine, Hollio Rechel is a ruined man.

 

So let’s make a long-term investment. None other than in his son who will inherit the Rachel Family in the future!

 

“You, what’s your name?”

 

The Orphan Boy finally looked at me warily and answered with a somewhat sullen face.

 

“Ian Rechel.”

 

“I see, Ian. Your eyesight seems to be very poor.”

 

“How did you know that?”

 

“Because you’re not blushing even after looking at me.”

 

“…?”

 

I smiled leisurely at Ian, who tilted his head with a face that didn’t understand what I was saying.

 

In this era, processing glass to make eyeglass lenses was a very advanced technique, so even the crude glasses Ian was wearing would have cost quite a fortune.

 

Indeed, as Ian said, Hollio didn’t seem to be a completely ruined father.

 

So although the focus wasn’t quite right, he must have given his young son expensive glasses as a gift.

 

“If you need new glasses that will clearly illuminate your future path, come find Belinda Blanche of the Blanche Family.”

 

“Belinda… Blanche?”

 

At my words, Ian’s head tilted as if he had realized something, and his glasses slid down to the tip of his nose.

 

“I’m very interested in gathering talent, you see.”

 

I lifted up the glasses that were too big for the child to wear with my fingertips and lightly tapped Ian’s nose bridge.

 

“In return, may I ask you something?”

 

* * *

 

After obtaining the support of the Head of the Rachel Family.

 

Now what remains are Silvio and Dukoff.

 

‘Dukoff’s previous head died of illness last year, and his daughter inherited the position.’

 

The previous Dukoff head was someone who moved according to profit, and judging that Schubel would benefit his family, he had sided with him.

 

On the other hand, the current head hasn’t clearly revealed her opinion on whether she supports me or Schubel more, but it was famous that she greatly resembled her predecessor’s temperament.

 

So if I just show that I’m more capable than Schubel and more beneficial to the Dukoff Family, I should be able to gain her support without much difficulty.

 

‘Finally, Silvio is…’

 

My heart grew heavy as I recalled the Old Man from Belinda’s memories.

 

A terrible bloodline purist who supported Belinda to the end just because she was the legitimate heir.

 

Probably the most difficult person to change the mind of would be the head of Silvio.

 

It’s very difficult to win back the heart of someone who has been greatly disappointed once.

 

As I was pondering how to completely draw the remaining two people to my side, Leo and Vivian came into my view, sitting with their heads together like two squirrels, scribbling something.

 

The most harmless combination in the world made my heart feel warm too. I forgot the serious worries I had just been having and quietly listened to their conversation.

 

I had been too busy these past few days and had asked Terry to help with Leo’s writing studies. So perhaps Vivian was helping Leo with his writing studies…

 

“…so this is a magical tool that tears apart the limbs of bad guys. The moment you step on it, it goes bang! and explodes.”

 

“How about setting up a trap so that arrowheads coated with Terry’s special poison shoot out?”

 

“Yes! That’s also a good idea. With just this much preparation, we should be able to completely annihilate all the bad guys who invade the Manor.”

 

No, what kind of dangerous talk are these kids having with such innocent faces!

 

I immediately summoned the culprit who had corrupted Leo and Vivian so thoroughly.

 

“Terry!”

 

“Yes, Protagonist. You called… I don’t know why you’re making such a fierce expression, but may I return now?”

 

That one is really only quick-witted.

 

After giving him a good scolding, I ended up taking charge of Leo’s writing studies again. It was a mistake to entrust Leo’s education to Terry in the first place, even if it was temporary.

 

I felt peace for the first time in a long while as I watched Leo carefully writing his diary.

 

Then, taking advantage of a moment when the child’s hand stopped, I quietly spoke up.

 

“Jui-bam-tol, when the time comes, I’ll give you a new name.”

 

“A new name?”

 

I know that Leo really likes the name Jui-bam-tol, but regardless of the child’s feelings, I cannot tolerate it.

 

If I keep just watching Leo’s reactions like this, a terrible future might await where Leo’s name really becomes Jui-bam-tol forever.

 

‘That absolutely cannot happen!’

 

Therefore, I deliberately spoke in a somewhat authoritative tone.

 

First, it was important to let Leo know that there are plenty of names better than Jui-bam-tol.

 

“You know what I’ve been busy with lately, right?”

 

Leo nodded with a serious face.

 

The Manor had already been attacked once.

 

I could have hidden the situation so the child wouldn’t worry about anything, but I roughly explained the current situation so Leo could judge for himself what to be careful about.

 

Of course, instead of explaining everything, I briefly summarized it as competing with Schubel for the position of head of the family, and fortunately Leo didn’t get scared and tried to understand the situation seriously in his own way.

 

“If the plan is completed according to my will, I will become the head of the Blanche Family. Then you won’t be the prospective servant of a noble Marquess’s Daughter, but the prospective servant of the head of the family. For that, shouldn’t you have a new name with greater ambitions?”

 

“…!”

 

Fortunately, this excuse seemed to work well as Leo’s cheeks flushed red with anticipation.

 

If I pushed just a little more here, it seemed like it would finally be possible to call him by the name Leo.

 

“Of course, Jui-bam-tol, I’ll give you a name that you’ll like. So let’s think about it slowly.”

 

“A new name…”

 

Leo narrowed his brow as if thinking for a moment, then suddenly a different light sparkled in his eyes like sunlight glittering on water.

 

“Then I’d like a name like Super King-bam-tol!”

 

“…”

 

Seeing Leo still unable to escape from ‘bam-tol’, I secretly sighed.

 

‘Who does he take after to have such naming sense…’

 

Before the name could solidify from Jui-bam-tol to Super King-bam-tol, I hurriedly spoke up.

 

“Let’s decide on the new name slowly later when I become the head of the family.”

 

“Yes!”

 

Perhaps feeling good just from this promise, Leo’s legs under the chair swayed back and forth.

 

Seeing that, I realized now was the right timing to bring up the real main topic.

 

I was so nervous that my palms started sweating.

 

When I met Ian, I was inwardly surprised to see that smart and capable-looking child speak without hesitation about how his father loved him.

 

How could that immature Marquess give his son such confidence that he was loved?

 

So before leaving the Rechel Estate, I asked Ian.

 

“You’re curious about when I realize my father’s love. It’s simple.”

 

“I realize it when he tells me he loves me every night. Well, sometimes I do wonder if he really loves his family that much, shouldn’t he quit gambling, but.”

 

Those words hit me like a blow to the head.

 

I finally realized how powerful affection conveyed through words could be, and that unexpressed affection would never reach the other person.

 

‘Even if I call Leo by his name, that alone won’t convey my feelings of how precious this child is to me.’

 

I had to tell Leo with my own mouth just how much I cherished him. Unlike before, I no longer had Belinda as a translator.

 

I clenched my hidden hand into a fist under the desk and opened my mouth.

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