How to Replace Your Dad - Chapter 93

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How to Replace Your Dad

Chapter 93

After being frozen for a while, I picked up the Lion King’s sword with trembling hands.

I hugged the Lion King’s sword and caught my breath.

‘Let’s calm down. First, let me organize this.’

From what I just saw, I learned four things.

1. This channel is a means to contact the gods.

2. There are others besides me who have access rights.

3. Others besides me can contact gods and receive special divine power.

And lastly.

4. Among the Irregular Elite, there is someone with access rights.

‘I can’t be certain he’s a traitor based on this alone.’

But if the internal traitor is an Elite, I can’t just leave it as mere suspicion.

I need more concrete information.

I stared into the void with sharp eyes.

* * *

The infirmary.

In the infirmary where only the Irregular Elite were present, groans could be heard from various places.

Antonio, with his right arm wrapped tightly in bandages, said.

“I’m hungry….”

Yuise, sprawled on the bed, frowned.

“Is that all you have to say?”

“If I’m hungry, what else should I say besides that I’m hungry?”

“You idiot.”

“Then what should I say?”

Yuise rubbed his stiff neck and said irritably.

“The sorcerers who attacked Marcelso were unexpected.”

Antonio, who had been grumbling, finally nodded with an “Ah.”

“It was a somewhat difficult battle.”

“You think this was just somewhat difficult?”

“Well, we still won though.”

Then Oscar, who was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, spoke.

“Has there ever been a battle this difficult when four Elite were deployed at once? The opponents were just dozens of sorcerers.”

“That’s….”

“The enemy knew our strategy.”

At Oscar’s words, even the Clan Leader who was wrapping bandages glanced at the Elite.

“That’s certainly true.”

The enemy seemed to know the Elite’s weaknesses.

‘Yuise’s weakness as a sorcerer is mana.’

Yuise, despite appearances, was someone with deep affection for his comrades.

To render Yuise unable to fight, they turned clan members into ghouls and zombies to attack.

Because of this, Yuise’s only option was defense.

He consumed a lot of mana for defense.

In the end, he had to be carried by Antonio.

‘They led Antonio into a situation where he couldn’t move.’

Antonio was more of a close-combat type than long-range.

The enemy made him face monsters with poison.

Since it was poison that would turn you into a monster upon contact, he, being a close-combat type, became helpless.

‘Also, placing Oscar inside the building was the same.’

They prevented his ravens from entering, greatly reducing his attack power.

Oscar specialized in area attacks.

Using area attacks inside a building would cause the building to collapse and damage allies too.

They had cornered Oscar into a situation where he couldn’t move either.

‘Placing me, the tactical center, far away near the castle gate was the same.’

Thanks to that, the clan members were in chaos.

“….”

“….”

“….”

The Clan Leader, Yuise, and Oscar fell silent.

Antonio, furrowing his brow, said.

“You’re saying Irregular internal information was leaked? That’s a big problem.”

“There’s an even bigger problem than that.”

“What’s the big problem, Clan Leader?”

“Knowing that we’re in Quaron. It means information was leaked.”

“…!”

Antonio jerked his head up.

“If it leaked, from where?”

Oscar looked at Yuise.

“The enemies were sorcerers.”

“What?”

“And you’re also a sorcerer.”

“What bullshit are you spouting?”

Yuise’s face hardened.

Oscar raised an eyebrow.

“Come to think of it, it’s strange. That incident last fall when you massacred the Sorcerer Clan Muan.”

Yuise flinched.

Sorcerer Clan Muan.

Though he hadn’t told the Irregulars, he was from the Sorcerer Clan Muan.

Muan had implanted a curse in Yuise’s heart to control him.

Because of this, Yuise became an Irregular following Muan’s orders and passed information to them.

Yustea obtained the release key to unlock the heart curse and freed him from Muan’s chains.

After that, with nothing left to hold back, Yuise massacred the Sorcerer Clan Muan.

Oscar said in a cold tone.

“Why did you suddenly do such a thing?”

“…That was just personal revenge.”

“It wasn’t following orders from superiors we don’t know about?”

Yuise bolted upright and shouted.

“Don’t talk nonsense! If we’re being suspicious, you’re the most suspicious one. You can secretly transmit information through your ravens.”

“Your clan members scattered everywhere would also be excellent for information transmission, wouldn’t they?”

“Oscar!”

“Explain about the Sorcerer Clan first!”

Yuise and Oscar’s voices grew louder.

The Clan Leader shouted.

“Enough!”

“…!”

“….”

Yuise clicked his tongue and turned his head away.

Oscar also shifted his gaze with a cold expression.

“I will report this matter to the Clan Leader. Until orders come down to search for the insider, don’t mention this matter again.”

“…Yes.”

“Yes.”

Yuise and Oscar answered.

The Clan Leader let out a sigh.

* * *

The next day.

As I was getting my hair brushed by Charlie from Antonio’s Unit, I glanced at her sideways.

Charlie was just moving her hands absentmindedly.

“Charlie?”

Only after I called her did Charlie startle back to her senses.

“I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. But what are you thinking about so deeply?”

“Well…”

Charlie said with a gloomy expression.

“This morning in the military camp restaurant, the clan members got into a fight.”

“Did they serve everyone’s favorite menu today?”

“No, it wasn’t a fight over who gets to eat more food…”

Charlie even put down the brush and drooped her eyebrows.

“Yustea’s Team and Oscar’s Team members fought each other.”

“Why?”

“Word spread that the enemy at Marcello Castle seemed to know our information. Oscar’s Team said that if there’s a traitor inside, Yuise would be the most likely candidate.”

“…”

“You know, about how Yustea’s Team suddenly wiped out a sorcerer tribe last fall. They said that was probably to capture and subjugate sorcerers.”

“…”

“Yustea’s Team shouted back that the strange one was actually Oscar, and then a brawl broke out…”

Charlie fidgeted with her fingertips as she mumbled.

“It was different from the usual petty fights. The fighting was fierce, like they were really splitting apart.”

“So what happened?”

“At first it was a fight between Yuise and Oscar’s teams. But when we tried to stop them, they said Antonio was just as suspicious. That he’s stupid enough to easily fall for such things!”

“You must have been angry too.”

The clan members were splitting apart to protect their respective team leaders.

Charlie glanced at me.

“What if this doesn’t get resolved?”

“That’s…”

“Young Lady, for us. Since we live doing this kind of work, few people have families.”

“…”

“So we’re each other’s family, friends, and comrades…”

Charlie looked as dejected as a homeless puppy.

I got up from my seat and grabbed Charlie’s shoulder.

“Don’t worry.”

“…Yes?”

“I won’t let you lose your family, friends, and comrades.”

“Really?”

“Of course. I promise.”

I need to resolve this quickly.

‘I can’t let our kids stay upset.’

I patted the back of Charlie who came hugging me saying “Young Lady!” while making a cold expression.

If you touch what’s most precious to someone, you should be prepared to lose your wrist.

I tied my hair up tightly and left the room.

My destination was…

“Hello, Viola.”

…Viola, who was lingering in front of Father’s room.

* * *

The garden.

Viola smiled brightly as she looked at Yustea.

“Thank you for inviting me for tea. I was desperately craving milk tea today anyway.”

“Not at all. Do you like the garden?”

“Of course…”

Viola winked as she picked up her teacup.

Actually, it wasn’t a garden she particularly liked.

Cuaron’s garden didn’t appeal to her eyes, which preferred flashy things.

But considering who she was dealing with, she decided to say sweet words.

‘Since she’s his daughter.’

Yustea tilted her head and said to Viola, who was giggling softly.

“I’m grateful, but it’s actually not that impressive. Decorating the castle is the lady of the house’s role after all, so there are limits to what I can do.”

“Well…”

“If a lady of the house with excellent taste comes in, this garden and Cuaron’s reputation would become even more beautiful. I’m waiting for that day.”

“…What.”

What does that mean?

Why is she telling me this?

When Viola made an awkward expression, Yustea said.

“The First Prince is staying at Esgaroth Mansion.”

“Ah, I was wondering where he was since he didn’t come to Cuaron.”

“They say the rescue team took the First Prince and escaped first.”

“Really?”

“So it confirmed where Their Majesties’ hearts lie. We found out who their most cherished son is.”

“…What?”

“I realized I was rude in the garden last time.”

Viola blinked.

‘What kind of scheme is she pulling?’

It was so different from last time.

Gone was the arrogantly infuriating attitude, replaced by a kind and humble demeanor.

Yustea held Viola’s hand and said.

“Actually, I didn’t dislike you. It was your mother I was wary of.”

“Your mother’s behavior is well-known after all. Even as her daughter, I’m sometimes appalled, so if such a person became your stepmother, it would have been awkward for you.”

“Thank you for understanding. …If your father’s marriage partner had been you instead of Angelica, we could have had such warm conversations from the beginning.”

“Oh my…”

“That incident in the courtyard when you protected me from your mother. I’m grateful for it.”

Viola’s face bloomed like a spring flower.

She grabbed Yustea’s hand firmly.

“We can have a good relationship.”

“I suppose so. Since we’ll be sisters.”

“…What?”

At the unwanted words, Viola’s eyes changed.

Yustea wore a troubled smile.

“If the First Prince becomes crown prince, we’ll have to accept Angelica as aunt. …Unless she has some special flaw.”

“Well. Mother probably doesn’t lack flaws.”

“Flaws that everyone knows about are mere dust before the Sanponce name.”

Viola’s hand tensed up.

Yustea lightly patted Viola’s hand and said.

“So please take care of me. Sister?”

“….”

Viola’s gaze turned cold.

‘That’s not it.’

The title I want to hear is.

* * *

The next place Yustea headed to was Angelica’s room.

Knock knock.

Yustea knocked and spoke.

“It’s Yustea.”

As she spoke, the door soon opened.

Angelica, who had been alone in the room, frowned as she looked at Yustea.

“What is it?”

“If you have time, I’d like to talk for a moment.”

“….”

Angelica looked at Yustea with a displeased expression, then nodded.

“Come in.”

She entered the room first and took a seat at the table.

Yustea closed the door and sat across from Angelica.

“The person I should be seeing hasn’t shown even a strand of hair, yet his daughter comes to find me for what reason.”

Her voice was cold.

It seemed her pride was thoroughly wounded by Aslan not seeking her out.

Communications ordering her to return to the archipelago had been coming one after another.

If she didn’t obey her father’s command, this time a severe reprimand would surely fall.

She was staying here while completely ignoring the communications, yet he wouldn’t show his face even once.

Yustea looked at Angelica’s cold expression.

“If you have something to say to Father, please go through Noble Lady Viola.”

“Viola?”

“I just saw Noble Lady Viola in front of Father’s room on my way here.”

“…Why was Viola there.”

“Well. I’m curious about what she’s thinking too.”

Angelica narrowed her brow.

Come to think of it, Viola’s attitude had been strange.

Raising her voice in front of others.

Telling her to go back first.

The story about going back had been conveyed several times through Hera as well.

Yustea said.

“What on earth is Duke Sanponce thinking?”

“…What?”

“If not the daughter, then the granddaughter – isn’t that too lacking in refinement?”

“What do you mean…!”

“Please restrain Noble Lady Viola. No matter how urgent the marriage alliance with Quaron is, tell him we have no intention of accepting that daughter instead of the Noble Lady of Sanponce.”

“What nonsense are you spouting!”

“She’s trying to seduce Father by saying all sorts of things, like how Mother actually caused the incident at Marcello Manor.”

“…!”

“If this reaches the Empress’s ears, it won’t just be troublesome for that mother and daughter. Please, I beg you to show restraint.”

Having said that, Yustea immediately stood up.

“Well then.”

After Yustea left, Angelica threw her communication stone.

Her eldest daughter Hera, who had passed Yustea and entered the room, was startled.

“Mother, what’s wrong…!”

“Viola, that beast-like wench!”

Trying to get that man as payment for her betrayal?

Does she think I’m some object to be used for my daughter?

Angelica’s face turned bright red.

* * *

[…so the relationship between Angelica and Viola is like the north wind in midwinter.]

The man who heard the report said “Ah” and rubbed his neck.

[Since we don’t know which of the two will report the Marcello Manor incident first, please handle it.]

The eyes of the man wearing armor engraved with Quaron’s emblem turned sharp.

“No, this is telling us to move.”

[Pardon?]

“How clever.”

The moment they moved to handle this situation, she would catch them from behind.

The man let out a bitter laugh.

“You haven’t identified the traitor yet, have you, Yustea.”

Then I’ll have to toy with you a bit more.

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