How to Replace Your Dad - Chapter 124

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How to Replace Your Dad

Chapter 124

As far as I know, there are 3 candidates.

Luciano.

Ain.

Yohaël.

‘Then what about the remaining two? …Could it be.’

I checked Oscar’s affection level.

A window appeared before my eyes.

Corrupt Dawn Star 【Oscar】.

♥♥♥♥♥

♡♡♡♡♡

I stared intently at Oscar’s face through the translucent window.

Oscar’s and my gazes became deeply intertwined.

Oscar was the first to look away.

“What are you staring at like that.”

“….”

When I didn’t answer, he adjusted his grip on his sword hilt and said.

“Didn’t the Clan Leader teach you that showing no fear even before a sword is reckless bravery. How foolish.”

His tone was cold.

I muttered.

“What do you mean when it’s five whole hearts.”

“…What?”

I can be certain.

Oscar cannot kill me.

‘He’s also a male protagonist candidate after all.’

Since the scenario to find the male protagonist began, I’ve never seen a case where a candidate kills the protagonist.

I let out a “puha,” sigh.

With a listless expression that didn’t match the situation at all.

Oscar’s eyebrows twitched.

“What are you doing.”

“First, seeing how you came to capture me so boldly, you must have tampered with the Imperial Palace barrier, right? Then you don’t have much time. The barrier has an inspection system that operates every 20 minutes.”

“….”

“Second, even if it’s not a security check, you’ll be caught soon. I’ve stationed Esgaroth’s guards on standby. If I don’t arrive at the promised time, they’ll come looking for me.”

“….”

“It means if I resist, you’ll definitely be caught. So let’s resolve this amicably.”

I spoke calmly while counting on my fingers.

Oscar let out a snort of laughter.

“Do you think we came without considering that much?”

He tapped one wall of the carriage connected to the coachman’s seat.

“We have a hostage over here.”

I immediately frowned.

I know who he means by hostage.

‘The coachman.’

Seeing my expression, a smile appeared on Oscar’s lips.

“I figured out that you’re weak when it comes to those you care about.”

Oscar lifted my chin with the flat of his sword.

Tilting his head slightly, he stared intently at my frowning face.

“First, let’s contact your guards. Tell them you’ll be late due to some business.”

“How about saying I’m late because I met Oscar.”

“This isn’t the time for word games.”

It was at that moment another voice was heard.

“Does it seem like a game?”

Oscar’s face hardened.

Because the voice from behind him was very familiar.

It was Yuise.

A sword extended from behind Oscar’s back.

Oscar flinched and lowered his body.

He quickly turned and slipped out between Yuise and the carriage.

In a brief moment measured in seconds, he had escaped from Yuise.

I grabbed the carriage door and frowned.

“I keep telling you to train so you can subdue skilled opponents even without sorcery!”

“Save the nagging! Get inside!”

Yuise and I exchanged loud shouts.

Oscar looked back and forth between us while gripping his sword.

“You had Yuise on standby?”

“Of course! I’m a weakling who only knows how to provide support!”

Having shouted that, I proudly snorted.

Oscar looked dumbfounded.

‘I never said the guards were only outside the castle, did I?’

Father is overprotective of me.

Such a father wouldn’t have left me alone in the Imperial Palace where the Restoration Council had cast sorcery on no less than a prince.

Though his choice of guard is somewhat unreliable.

‘Yuise without sorcery is just about as strong as a somewhat skilled knight.’

Meaning she’s weaker compared to Oscar.

But we can’t use sorcery here.

Using unauthorized mana within the Imperial Palace is strictly forbidden.

Especially if it’s attack-type, even if the Emperor has taken notice of me, he won’t just let it slide.

I’d have to prove it was a means of defense.

By creating thousands of pages of documents.

That would be too troublesome.

Even then, the Emperor would impose some punishment to prevent this incident from being used as precedent.

‘It would only be a loss for our side.’

So we need to resolve this through words as much as possible.

“Yuise might lose to you, but she can buy time. If we buy time, we win. Even if Yuise loses to you!”

“Do you need to say it twice?”

Yuise glared at me with displeasure.

However, I looked at Oscar.

“You came to capture me for a purpose, right? If you fail, the blow to you will be significant. Wouldn’t it be good if we resolved this well through dialogue? I don’t want to see Yuise lose either.”

“…She’s really.”

Yuise got worked up.

“Who said I’d lose?”

“The Clan Leader said you’re the weakest among the Elite when fighting without sorcery.”

“That’s something you’d only know after fighting.”

“There are things you know without fighting….”

When I made a sad face, Yuise’s expression contorted.

That’s when it happened.

Chuckle.

A laugh escaped from Oscar’s mouth.

It wasn’t a sneer.

It was quite a pleasant laugh.

Oscar said.

“About 10 minutes left until the barrier inspection. Ask away. I’ll answer as long as there’s no loss to me.”

Yuise and I widened our eyes and looked at each other.

I quickly patted the carriage seat.

“Get in!”

Then Oscar looked at Yuise.

“Tell the Clan Leader.”

“….”

“That it would be good to teach your daughter not to place guards within enemy territory, even if she has protection. Especially if she’s placed guards by her side who will definitely lose to the enemy.”

“…Damn it.”

Yuise glared at me.

As if it was all my fault.

* * *

Inside the carriage.

The seating arrangement is like this.

Yuise and I side by side.

Oscar across from us.

And I’m currently looking back and forth between Yuise and Oscar.

Simply put, I’m reading the room.

“….”

“….”

Each with their legs crossed, saying nothing.

Yuise had turned her head sharply toward the window.

Oscar was looking straight ahead, but his gaze wasn’t directed at Yuise.

“Anyone would think you’re a broken-up couple….”

When I muttered this, Yuise glared at me with a growl.

Oscar also glanced at me as if incredulous.

I clapped my hands together.

“We don’t have time to be awkward, so let’s hurry up.”

Only then did the two make eye contact.

I asked Oscar.

“You cast a prohibition spell on Prince Ain under orders from Yohaël or the Empress, right?”

“Yes.”

“Was trying to kidnap me also the will of the Empress and Yohaël?”

“Correct.”

Yuise spat out curses in an irritated voice.

Though I had expected it from what I’d heard, hearing it directly from Oscar’s mouth seemed even more absurd.

Yuise looked at Oscar with a murderous gaze.

“Since when have you been in league with Yohaël.”

“The question is wrong.”

“What do you mean.”

“You need to set a standard. Are you asking when I indirectly allied with Yohaël’s side, or when I directly allied with him.”

Yuise narrowed her brow.

I nodded.

“By indirect alliance, you mean you’ve had connections with the Sanponse Family, the Empress’s natal family, for a long time.”

“They provided funding, and we did things they couldn’t do with their own hands.”

So it was a mercenary relationship.

I nodded.

“Did you get to know Hera through that?”

“Yes.”

“It seems even Sanponse didn’t expect Hera to completely turn to the Restoration Council.”

“Right. When it was revealed that Hera was an executive of the Restoration Council, Sanponse tried to cut ties with us.”

“But ultimately couldn’t cut them.”

“Because Yohaël became interested in us.”

“Following the incident at the stronghold?”

“Yes.”

“What’s your reason for joining hands with Yohaël?”

“….”

Oscar closed his mouth.

This was different from how he’d been answering obediently until now.

Yuise also looked at Oscar who had gone quiet.

Receiving our gazes, he slowly opened his mouth.

“…Arahan.”

I said “Ah.” and leaned back deeply against the backrest.

Arahan, the mage of the Restoration Council.

His magical power was truly tremendous.

Just looking at the improved Botella I possessed showed that.

The original Botella itself was already an incredible item.

But he had raised the mana accumulation capacity of such a Botella several times over.

Thinking of when I used it at the Holy Site last time, even the discharge speed was amazing.

‘Moreover….’

Though I hate to think about it, turning Luciano into a chimera was the same.

Of course, because of that incident, Luciano lost the nobility of the Imperial Family and had to suffer the painful ordeal of being pushed out of the succession.

But there were gains too.

Strength and defense that were unbelievable for a human.

‘If you could create such soldiers, you could conquer not just the continent but the world.’

Arahan was truly a treasure with such knowledge.

Yuise let out a hollow laugh.

“You believed they’d hand over Arahan? How stupid.”

That’s true.

The Restoration Council was the most troublesome group for any future emperor.

There was no way they’d hand Arahan over to them.

It was then that a mysterious light entered Oscar’s eyes.

“Do you think what we want is Arahan’s return?”

“…What?”

Yuise narrowed her brow.

I flinched and gripped my skirt hem.

“Don’t tell me you….”

“Our purpose is Arahan’s disposal.”

“…!”

I naturally became short of breath.

Oscar’s eyes narrowed.

“We’re keeping Arahan’s research materials. That means we no longer need him.”

“…But Arahan falling into the Empire’s hands is unacceptable.”

Oscar smiled broadly.

Leaning toward me, he said.

“So won’t you help? With Arahan’s disposal.”

Yuise protectively pulled my shoulders into an embrace.

And said in a sharp tone.

“Why would we do something good for you!”

“It’s good for you too. Arahan has already started going over to Yohaël.”

“…!”

“That guy doesn’t particularly have loyalty to the Restoration Council.”

Oscar rubbed his neck.

He continued in a languid voice.

“As long as he can research to his heart’s content, he doesn’t care whether it’s the Restoration Council or the Empire.”

“….”

“You can’t use Arahan even if you get him. From what I see, Luciano will never cross the line.”

“….”

“You won’t be able to present conditions that would make Arahan’s heart move, so he’ll end up in Yohaël’s hands anyway.”

Yuise spoke as if chewing his words.

“Since when did you become such trash.”

“From the beginning. You just didn’t know me.”

Oscar opened the door.

“Consider the negotiations broken down. There won’t be a next time. It was a deal with only losses.”

Just as Oscar was about to leave through the door.

I grabbed Oscar’s wrist.

“You’re saying it’s fine if Arahan is disposed of, right?”

“Young Lady, you…!”

Yuise furrowed his brow.

I pushed him aside and spoke to Oscar.

Oscar stared at me intently.

“You’re going to do it?”

“It’s not impossible.”

“…If you’re trying to deceive me, this time I really will stick a sword in your throat.”

He stepped out of the carriage.

Yuise glared at him murderously.

But I only quietly met Oscar’s gaze.

“Oscar, stop lying.”

“What kind of trick is this now.”

“You can’t do anything to me.”

“What nonsense are you….”

I spoke with my head tilted up slightly.

“Five hearts.”

“…What?”

“And now….”

Corrupt Dawn Star 【Oscar】.

♥♥♥♥♥

♥♡♡♡♡

“It’s six. Idiot.”

“….”

The moment the heart went up was when Yuise appeared.

What’s with being relieved after finding out he can’t do anything to me.

“If Arahan goes over to Yohaël, you’ll be in danger, right?”

“….”

“Then I’ll solve it.”

“….”

“I’m your Young Lady after all.”

Oscar bit his lip.

He turned his head sharply.

And spoke in a low voice.

“When you need me, send a crow above this fortress wall.”

“Okay.”

“The alliance lasts until then.”

“Be careful going back.”

And so he returned.

Yuise, watching him leave, let out a sigh.

And muttered.

“That looks really complicated.”

—He said.

* * *

After returning to the manor, I contacted Luciano.

“It’s me.”

As I spoke, text appeared on the communication device.

[Why are you so late.]

“Huh?”

[I was worried.]

I muttered “Ah….” and said.

“Well, I met Oscar. He’s from the Restoration Council. That… um… I know him a bit.”

[Oscar Herman?]

Huh?

It seemed like he knew Oscar.

“Herman… I don’t know his surname.”

[I saw him at the Restoration Council. That man with heterochromia. It’s Oscar Herman.]

“…!”

I was startled.

He really does know Oscar.

How on earth?

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