Favored by the Family That Will Become the Strongest! - Chapter 43

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It was a possibility that had occurred to Diana when she discovered the Darkness within Bianca—an entirely different prospect.
Her uncle would have been more than capable of it.
Truth be told, Diana had grown accustomed to suspicion long ago—abandoned by family after losing her father—but Sevar struck her as the sort of man who would sacrifice himself for Bianca.
Well, he was Barcan’s father, after all.
The one who had saved her despite no blood relation and protected her to the very end.
Barcan himself had said things like this to her often enough.
“Still, before Mother passed and before Bianca fell ill, our family was perfect.”
Even as he admitted not knowing what sort of person his father truly was, he insisted that before Mother’s death, Father had been a good man.
It was Baltazar who had destroyed that family.
So if Sevar was forced to follow his uncle for Bianca’s life, perhaps—with her purification ability as a weapon—she could cooperate with him against a common enemy.
‘Let’s go and see.’
Diana had just made up her mind and was turning from the mirror toward the door when—
Bang!
The door burst open without warning, and a man appeared. It was Barcan.
“Barcan?”
Standing in the doorway, he gestured outside and spoke curtly.
“Come with me.”
“Where are we going?”
“No time to explain.”
Diana’s face hardened, and she shook her head.
“Where are we going?”
Barcan raked his hand through his hair with obvious irritation.
“Like I told you before, the Rothwell bastards are coming for us right now. They’ll be here soon. We need to use that first method you mentioned. They’re going to arrive any moment. Run.”
……
“Malacar is waiting for you at the Stables. Leave this place and head for the Magic Tower. They’ll be able to hide you there.”
“No.”
“Don’t be stubborn. The truth is… I’ve never said this, but I have no idea what kind of man my father is. I think he might try to hand you over to the Rothwell Family.”
“It’s all right.”
Diana understood that he was about to repeat the same concern from his previous life. But she cut him off and continued gently.
“Send me to Miss Bianca. If I don’t go, she’ll be in danger.”
“Do you understand what you’re saying?”
If Diana went to Bianca now, and the Rothwell Duke’s people found her there—
Diana would have to return to the Rothwell Family. There was no way Diana didn’t understand that fact.
“That’s what I intended all along, anyway.”
Yet Diana spoke with conviction.
Barcan felt a strange sense of déjà vu. He pressed his forehead with his palm.
“You really are…….”
“You haven’t forgotten our second contract condition, have you? That you won’t interfere with the things I do for Miss Bianca.”
Barcan squeezed his eyes shut. The contract he’d made with Diana came flooding back.
“To be honest, I’m beginning to suspect that my father isn’t one of the Duke’s men. What would you do if that were true?”
“I don’t think Sevar is that kind of person. I’ve been thinking about it since arriving here, but the Kardian Family is sorely lacking in conversation. That’s why your relationships have become so completely fractured.”
Diana’s words were true, and Barcan found himself at a loss for a response.
“How else can we tell if it’s a misunderstanding or the truth, if not by talking first?”
“And if it’s not a misunderstanding?”
“You said you’d protect us. If you buy us time, we can heal Miss Bianca and escape easily enough. And more than that…….”
Diana spoke with genuine gravity.
“If Sevar is being misunderstood as someone willing to shake hands with your uncle, that would be too cruel.”
“Ahem, well. Now that you mention it, that does give me pause. I hadn’t thought it through that far. I was just thinking it would be good to be cautious.”
……
“Since someone learning about your ability would be dangerous.”
Diana met Barcan’s gaze steadily. When their eyes locked, he exhaled a long sigh. In a moment like this, his options were limited.
“Fine. Do as you wish.”
Diana’s eyes sparkled.
“Good. Let’s go save Miss Bianca!”
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Sevar had been about to leave Bianca’s room when he stopped in his tracks.
“That won’t do, Barcan! Sevar told us not to let anyone through.”
“What won’t do. I’m coming in.”
He’d heard the commotion. And at that moment—
Click—
The firmly closed door swung open.
“Father. Talk with me.”
One of Sevar’s eyebrows arched as he watched Barcan. His son’s crude tone aside, why on earth had he brought the Rothwell brat along with him?
“What is all this commotion?”
He rose slowly from his chair. Then he cast a sidelong glance at Diana.
“Jordick. Why is this child still here?”
“W-well, it’s because Barcan…….”
Jordick, who had been holding the line, lowered his head and began perspiring heavily.
Sevar took in the sight. Barcan stood close beside Diana as if escorting her, practically glued to her side.
“Barcan. What are you doing?”
“Diana wanted to speak with you, so I brought her.”
Sevar’s eyebrows rose, tinged with disapproval.
Diana walked slowly forward to face Sevar.
“Forgive my sudden visit. I hope I haven’t startled you too much?”
“I’d be lying if I said otherwise. What could we possibly need to discuss?”
The room was dim. But Diana could immediately make out Bianca lying on the bed.
Her face was deathly pale, as though her breath might fail at any moment. Her breaths came shallow and labored.
At a glance, her condition was grave—so much so that left untended, her life could not be guaranteed.
“Answer me. What is it you wish to discuss?”
Dense Darkness emanated from Sevar’s form. It was a threat that would send any ordinary person fleeing in terror.
But Diana let his display of force pass through her naturally. For anyone not an Ability User, such a thing would be impossible. Sensing this, Sevar spoke quietly.
“……So you were hiding something after all.”
“Yes.”
Diana answered straightforwardly. Sevar’s eyes rolled as he assessed her.
She didn’t appear to have any combat-type ability. Diana was far too small and delicate-looking for that.
‘A special-type ability after all, then. One that manipulates the mind, perhaps.’
Sevar concentrated his will to avoid being ensnared.
“Why would you infiltrate our family while hiding such an ability?”
“As you’re aware, I’m still officially pre-Awakening. I hid it because I was afraid it might become dangerous.”
“Why reveal this ability to me, then? You don’t trust me.”
To this cautious question, Diana lifted her head and met his gaze directly.
“You’re right. I don’t trust you. You’re on your guard against me, and you’ve shown me no kindness.”
“Then?”
“But I trust Barcan and Bianca. I trust that a father who raised them properly would not stand with your uncle.”

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