I Am the 5-Year-Old Spy Who Kidnapped the Villain - Chapter 126

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【Chapter 126】

“Yes, Lady.”

“…Chik?”

Soon after, the maids who came pulling trolleys brought all kinds of cheese.

Chichichi, who had been sniffing the cheese scent as if swimming through a dream, immediately entered eating mode.

“Well done. Eat everything there today. Got it?”

“Chweik-!”

How deliciously it eats. So appetizing!

‘Next time, having a nut party with Chichichi would be fun too.’

Anyway, since I had given Chichichi a reward, now I had to read the messages, which was my original goal.

‘Hmm….’

As usual, there was one message from Nox that came regularly. And there was also a message from Kail.

I didn’t need Nox’s.

What I wanted to know was whether Kail had perhaps forgotten about me.

But such worries melted away like snow when I saw the first line written in his handwriting.

[I miss you.]

The first sentence was “I miss you.” As expected, Kail hasn’t forgotten me.

Moreover, it was an incredibly long letter.

“…So Father has been reading letters that Kail wrote so thoughtfully all by himself?”

I had felt a little sorry for making him receive so many marriage proposals, but that feeling completely disappeared.

I grumbled sullenly and shifted my gaze.

[I know you’re too busy to reply, but I’m going to keep sending messages anyway. Because I miss you.

Could you possibly send me a portrait? I’ve grown a lot, and I’m curious how much you’ve grown, Aisha.]

He said he had grown enough that pants Nox couldn’t wear fit him perfectly.

Just as I was about to smile warmly thinking of how well Kail must have grown, I frowned at the sentence that followed.

[By the way, there’s bad news. I was preparing to return since I can now control my magic, but strange monsters were spotted in the snowy plains recently.

There’s a lot more to report besides this, so I’ll be returning to the ducal palace soon.

Of course, I’ll only stay for a few days before going back to the snowy plains.]

“…?”

I couldn’t believe it and read the last sentence again.

My joy at hearing he would come to the ducal palace soon was short-lived.

Kail would return to the snowy plains right away.

My thought process seemed to stop for a moment.

Thinking about it, it really was an unrealistic thought.

Whether it took 5 years or 10 years, firmly believing that Kail would someday return home.

But that’s why Kail’s message came as an even greater shock to me.

He’ll only stay for a few days and then go back to the snowy plains?

Why?

Because of those strange monsters he discovered?

I could probably find out the details by reading Nox’s message.

I immediately started reading the other paper.

[We’ve found the exact dwelling place of the civilized monsters. I’ll return to the ducal palace first and give you a detailed report.

Since you mentioned holding the completion ceremony for the Monster Training Facility, it would be good if we arrive before then.]

As expected, Nox’s message also only contained writing about ‘those monsters.’

‘It seems they’ll come before the Monster Training Facility completion ceremony, but… this doesn’t seem like something that can be resolved quickly.’

Kail would be the only one who could help with communication between monsters and humans and make that work even a little easier.

Then, the conclusion is this.

The place where Kail will live will be the snowy plains, not the ducal palace.

Since he’s a Maein to begin with, it would be better for him to live in the snowy plains using his abilities rather than being in the human world.

If even Kail agreed to it…

‘Is it a good thing?’

I asked myself and answered immediately.

‘…It’s a good thing.’

Because Kail can live freely without hiding his identity.

Even though perspectives were gradually changing, monsters were still objects of wariness among humans.

In a way, it’s no different from treating an injured animal and sending it back to where it originally lived. I should be happy seeing a child who has grown up well.

‘…Why do I feel gloomy.’

It felt like there was a hole in one corner of my heart with cold wind blowing through it.

For the past 10 years, I had at least held onto hope.

But now I have to accept the fact that I can’t live with Kail again like in childhood.

“…Chiik?”

“I’m fine, Chichichi. Finish eating your cheese.”

I forced a smile at Chichichi, who was tilting its head, and headed toward Father’s study.

“I clearly said I wouldn’t accept marriage proposals, yet they dare target my daughter…”

“Father?”

“Aisha?”

When I knocked quietly and opened the door, Callipus, who had been grumbling with fierce eyes, spotted me.

Marriage proposals were stacked around him like towers.

Father was checking them one by one and burning them in the fireplace.

“Don’t look. You’ll ruin your eyes.”

He sighed and threw the marriage proposal he was holding into the fire.

“What?”

“Marriage…”

When I asked pretending not to know, he squeezed his eyes shut as if he didn’t even want to say the word.

“In my eyes, you still look like a newborn baby, yet these marriage proposals for such a child… Never mind. You don’t need to know. Father will handle everything.”

“Marriage proposals?”

At my question, his eyes widened in surprise.

“How did you know?”

“Father said ‘marriage’ twice.”

And…

‘Since I’m the one who made them send those marriage proposals, of course I’d know.’

I thought while glancing at the fireplace that had turned into a campfire due to all the papers.

This won’t do.

Seeing Father’s state earlier, it seemed like he was planning to eliminate all the families that sent marriage proposals. I had to tell him the truth now.

“Father.”

“What?”

When I ran over and stuck close to his side, he tilted his head blankly but raised the corners of his mouth.

Father might be angry that I secretly stole the messages.

Of course, it was also his fault for hiding the messages, but anyway, he did it thinking of me.

“Those marriage proposals. Actually, I was behind that.”

“What?”

“I thought Father was hiding Kail’s letters, so I deliberately diverted attention with those marriage proposals and stole the letters.”

At the sudden confession, he closed his mouth for a moment.

His expression was both bewildered and impressed at the same time.

“Your skills are good.”

“Thank you.”

“…Hmm. If you read the letter, you must know. That…”

Callipus, who seemed to be pondering for a moment, placed his hand on my shoulder.

Rather than being angry or sorry for hiding it, his expression was troubled.

Judging from Kail’s tone in the letter, it seemed Callipus had known for a while that they would continue staying in the snowy plains.

From this letter, Father must have learned that Kail said he would continue staying in the snowy plains, so he seemed to be worrying about how to comfort me.

But I am Father’s growing golden sprout.

“Kail said he’s returning to the snowy plains again for monster research. I think that’s right too.”

Naturally, I had no intention of throwing a tantrum about this.

“Kail seems more free in the snowy plains than living in the human world. I also like that he’s doing what he can do well.”

Though I said that, I unconsciously ended up kicking the floor with the toe of my shoes.

However, Callipus, who didn’t notice this, stopped his actions and looked at me.

His red eyes were widened as if truly surprised.

“…This is the first time I’ve felt grateful that you matured early.”

“I’m the best, right?”

“Don’t you miss Kail?”

A worried question.

It seemed like he was checking whether I was forcibly swallowing my emotions.

I shook my head back and forth.

“I do miss him, but not enough to throw a tantrum about it. Kail isn’t my only friend either.”

“It’s not like you’ll never see that guy again. It just means you can’t stick together all day like in childhood.”

“I know.”

Kail and I can’t return to our childhood.

Because we’ve both grown up.

Kail will become the leader of monsters in the snowy plains and protect humanity, and I…

‘What will I do?’

Suddenly my thoughts jumped elsewhere.

Having sat beside Father at some point, I fell into thought while he burned the remaining marriage proposals.

Though I went through all sorts of hardships when I was young, after becoming a young lady of a ducal family, I’ve only been playing and eating.

Since Father opposed political marriages, I’m not thinking about marriage yet…

To be honest, even if I continue just playing and eating like this, Father and Brother would approve.

After all, I’ve experienced every hardship there is to experience.

…It seems like I could just live as a rich unemployed person?

I was tempted by the conclusion that suddenly came to mind, but I still couldn’t let my guard down.

‘Because Aebin and Ariena’s matter hasn’t been resolved yet.’

And the First Prince too.

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