I Am the 5-Year-Old Spy Who Kidnapped the Villain - Chapter 13

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【Chapter 13】

‘What did I just witness?’

People had resented Aisha up until now.

The child had nearly put their master in danger with blatant lies.

So when her lies were exposed, people expected Aisha to be kicked out.

No, they prayed for it.

Callipus wasn’t the only one protecting Crosht. This ducal palace was a place protected by everyone who worked in the castle.

But instead of kicking her out, he adopted her as direct family?

No, he even tempted the reluctant child with steak?

“…His Grace really…”

The chef, who had witnessed the shocking truth, muttered.

“He’s quite fond of the child.”

“More than we thought.”

“But the child seems to be completely against it…”

Among those muttering in bewilderment, butler Brad spoke with a sour expression.

“This is even more suspicious. Just how did he manage to win her over like that?”

“Yes… but…”

Head maid Mai couldn’t continue her words.

Because it had been so long.

Since the Duke had taken off his mask, since he had smiled with such a playful expression.

In the end, Mai came to a bitter conclusion.

“…He ordered us to treat her with the same respect as a princess, so we have no choice.”

Everyone nodded at her words.

The observation diary of the Duke and his sudden adoptive daughter came to an anticlimactic end.

Right after everyone had left.

“…Still suspicious.”

A man who had been secretly watching everything from behind muttered.

“I’ll have to keep monitoring.”

Flash-

He adjusted his gleaming white monocle and disappeared like a shadow.

* * *

I think I’ve been scammed.

The gardener uncle turned out to be Duke Callipus.

…So I ended up being adopted by Duke Callipus.

“I tried to break the original story but ended up getting closer to it instead!”

Flap flap-

After thrashing around on the bed for a while, I sighed and sprawled out spread-eagle.

That couldn’t be helped now, but there was something else bothering me.

Something seemed off.

“The surrounding situation changing based on my actions – that happened with Dorothy too, so I can understand that.”

But the princess who should be far away suddenly disappearing?

“Hmm.”

Incomprehensible. Completely doesn’t make sense!

I opened my eyes wide and pressed my small fingers against my temples.

Wondering if I had misunderstood something, I tried to recall the original story’s settings about the princess, but the princess alone had surprisingly sparse descriptions compared to other children.

“The duchess is the same.”

There’s no information except the story that she disappeared along with the princess.

“…Hmm. Something smells fishy. Really fishy.”

Former spy, age 5.

Though it was a humble career, my instincts were tingling.

‘There’s something about the duchess and the princess.’

There was only one way to find out.

To probe the Pose Duke’s family side.

I opened the simple wardrobe in the bedroom and took out my pajamas.

Although I had abandoned my spy mission, the Pose family probably hadn’t realized my betrayal yet.

Because Dorothy, the only contact, was captured.

My original mission was to act as a fake princess in place of the real direct-line princess.

They wouldn’t think it strange if I asked about the princess’s information.

[Adoption into Crosht ducal family complete. What’s Dorothy’s progress? Where is the real direct-line princess?]

After sprinkling the special poison, the crookedly written letters disappeared before long.

That’s when it happened.

Knock knock-

At the sudden knock, I quickly dove under the blankets and pretended to sleep in perfect position.

Soon after, head maid Mai’s businesslike voice was heard as she opened the door.

“Please wake up, Lady Aisha. It’s already morning.”

“Mmph, yesh.”

Rub rub.

Childlike eye-rubbing complete.

Childlike yawning complete.

“…”

I thought I had done a thorough morning wake-up act.

But Mai, showing no interest in my behavior, was only preparing the meal she had brought on the trolley.

“For breakfast, I’ve prepared a simple citron salad and mushroom soup.”

“Thank you! But there’s too much, would you perhaps like to share…”

“Yes, then.”

I picked up some chicken from the salad with my fork and held it out to Mai.

Click-

Mai had already closed the door and disappeared.

“…”

The chicken floating in mid-air, unable to find its destination.

“I guess I’ll have to eat it.”

Munch munch-

It was a bit embarrassing, but I wasn’t surprised since I had expected this.

Even I would think I looked like a completely suspicious little kid.

‘I lied about knowing the direct princess’s location and got adopted. I must look like a complete scammer kid.’

I understand, everyone. Even I think I look like a scammer.

Actually, Callipus accepting me is what’s unusual.

But this level of people’s stares is nothing compared to past spy training.

I scraped up all the salad and made a pretty clean plate.

“Children who eat well get loved!”

And when I pulled the bell cord and the maids came-

“I ate everything without leaving any!”

I said with my cheeks probably puffed up, grinning from ear to ear.

But the maid sisters just took the plates and trolley and left the bedroom.

‘Hmm. Our sisters are quite shy.’

It’s okay. It’s my fault!

I was thinking that as I climbed onto the bed.

“Who’s there!”

Feeling eyes on my back, I quickly jumped out of bed and took an attack stance.

The so-called squirrel martial arts.

It was a bare-handed attack stance utilizing her smaller frame compared to average peers her age.

But-

“…Am I mistaken?”

Through the open window, only sunlight peacefully streamed down, and no one was there.

“I definitely thought I heard someone near the window.”

Thud thud thud, I ran over and checked beyond the window before finally letting out a sigh of relief.

Well, who would climb up to a second-floor window anyway.

Fortunately, there was no one outside the window.

No, I thought there was no one.

“…?”

When I stuck my head out further-

A shadow hurriedly turned around the corner of the castle and disappeared.

It was only for a few seconds, but I was certain.

‘An adult with tied-up hair.’

Then it was likely a maid.

“…I understand suspecting me, but surveillance is not okay.”

Me being surveilled? Even though I’m a former spy?

My pride was hurt, and I felt unreasonably wronged.

‘I need to clear up this misunderstanding quickly…’

I don’t know who it was, but I’m in 24-hour alert mode for the time being.

* * *

But contrary to such determination, my daily life flowed peacefully.

No, it wasn’t just peaceful.

Surprisingly, absolutely no one showed any interest in me.

“Lady Aisha. I’ll help you get dressed.”

“Thank you! Sister, what color clothes do you like?”

“…I don’t know.”

“I like blue. Maybe because it’s similar to my eye color?”

“…”

“What do you think, sister? Does it suit me?”

“Yes.”

“How much?”

“A lot.”

“How much is a lot?”

“…”

Silence flowed.

Then my secret weapon – opening my eyes wide.

Sparkle sparkle-

Look, sister. How is it? You want to become a fan, don’t you?

No one who dove into my clear, lake-like blue eyes had ever ignored me,

“A lo-ot.”

The maid who let out a long sigh answered halfheartedly.

“You’re all ready. Well then, excuse me.”

And as if afraid to even make eye contact with me, she disappeared with her head down.

…There’s someone who ignores me. Even my acting teacher said this expression was a perfect hundred points.

“I should take acting lessons again.”

Feeling bitter for no reason, I swung my chubby legs back and forth.

Whether I tried to talk to them or asked for something, it was always like this.

Trudge trudge-

Returning to my bedroom, I buried my face in the pillow with a thud.

I hadn’t done anything, but my body felt incredibly heavy.

“It feels like talking to a wall.”

Sisters. If you’re going to ignore me like this, why did you surveil me from the bedroom window back then?

“…I’d rather you be wary of me. You guys… I want you to fight with me…”

Thud, thud.

My weak legs fell onto the mat.

They say harsh comments are better than no comments. That’s how I felt right now.

That’s when it happened.

Knock knock.

The inevitable knocking sound.

Right now I wasn’t in the mood to face the sisters who would make unpleasant valley expressions in front of me.

“Aisha is sleeping. So please come tomorrow.”

I roughly made snoring sounds and closed my eyes.

“Where might the little one be who wants to eat strawberry cake before bed?”

“…Huh?”

A low voice completely different from the maid sisters.

When I slowly turned my head, Duke had already opened the door and was standing there with a leisurely smile.

He was wearing glasses, probably having come from work, making him look more intellectual than usual.

“Oh my. Before adoption, you used to run around all day long. Now that you’re adopted, you’ve become lazy?”

“That’s not it, uhh-“

I tried to protest, but Duke pinched my cheek as I lay there.

Then he tilted his head as if something seemed strange.

“Hey, this little one’s expression doesn’t look good?”

Don’t you think it’s because you’re pulling on my cheek?

“What’s wrong?”

“Uh-hoo-uh.”

“…What. Are you so sad you can’t even speak?”

Don’t you think I can’t speak because you’re pulling on my cheek?

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