I Became the Youngest Sister-in-law of the Ruined Reverse Harem’s Male Leads - Chapter 67

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“See? I even beat the demon grandmother. I’m totally strong, so everyone better behave.”

 

As Oliver raised his proud fist, Helene made a comment.

 

“Wasn’t there magic on the wish coupon? That’s why it might have come true as you said.”

 

“Eh, Edgar. Were you a magician?”

 

At Chris’s question, Edgar’s face turned red like a strawberry.

 

“That can’t be!”

 

“Your face turning red is suspicious though.”

 

“Helene, please stop reading those weird fairy tale books too.”

 

“Hmph! Chris. Let’s go play at the playground.”

 

Helene grabbed Chris’s hand and ran off.

 

“Let’s hurry and go too.”

 

“I’ll go to Liliana’s room and get some snacks.”

 

“Should I come with you?”

 

“I have to go alone so I won’t get caught sneaking them out.”

 

Edgar left first with a suspicious expression.

 

There were lots of candies and jellies left over from the birthday party that I had secretly put in my pocket.

 

But Liliana caught me red-handed and confiscated them all.

 

‘I have to get them back. If I have those, I can eat my fill this week.’

 

If I go in through the window, no one will know I entered the room.

 

I was hiding under the window checking the situation inside.

 

“I heard you went through hardships trying to save Edgar. I’m very sorry and grateful.”

 

“It’s natural for an adult to protect a child.”

 

The, the demon grandmother!

 

I gasped and covered my mouth.

 

Do I have to step up and fight again this time? But, but it’s scary?

 

While I was thinking about how to defeat the demon grandmother, Liliana continued the conversation.

 

“I still don’t like Leopold’s choice. But since I learned that my thoughts could be wrong, I’m going to try trusting that child. He is actually raising his younger brother well.”

 

“I know you said that because you love Leo.”

 

“It was also something I said for Regina’s sake.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“House Ecroyd is a family from the Kingdom of Prykilt in the east of the Empire. Because I had an international marriage, I opposed it even more.”

 

“I didn’t know you felt that way.”

 

“I was so, really so lonely in a place with no family or friends. Over time that place became my second home, but the process wasn’t smooth.”

 

Huh? That person is definitely the demon grandmother, but just listening to her voice, she sounded like a neighborhood grandmother rather than a villain.

 

Feeling strange, I peeked my head out, but when the duchess turned her head, I quickly ducked down.

 

Phew. I almost got caught.

 

“If you marry Leopold, please take good care of Edgar.”

 

“Even if I don’t marry him, Edgar is like my younger brother. And we’re not even engaged yet.”

 

“Hmm….”

 

“Don’t worry about Edgar. Everyone loves Edgar.”

 

“Thank you for saying that.”

 

“And I apologize for being rude that day. I’m sorry.”

 

“No. I’m the one who said terrible things, so please forgive me. And… ahem. Hmm. To Lilliana too.”

 

Suddenly the duchess raised her voice.

 

“Tell her to keep playing well with Edgar like she does now!”

 

My eyes widened.

 

Last time she told Edgar he could stay in the Empire, and now she’s telling me to play well with him.

 

Why is the demon grandmother acting like this?

 

‘Does, does Edgar really have magical abilities?’

 

The wish I made might have come true with a bang!

 

Whoa!

 

The snacks weren’t important.

 

I jumped up and ran to the playground.

 

I had to quickly check if Edgar was a magician!

 

* * *

 

Since there was no need to take Edgar away, Duchess Ecroyd decided to return home soon.

 

Having lived abroad for over forty years, the ducal estate was more comfortable than the Empire.

 

Of course, she didn’t return without doing anything.

 

“I’ve buried several problems for House Berg. How dare they try to use me?”

 

The duchess overturned House Berg.

 

She reported all the smuggling and poaching that the ducal house had been doing, which she had pretended not to know about.

 

The ladies who had signed with the Countess of Berg were no exception.

 

“Leaving behind a younger brother for a daughter? Your minds are dirty, so that’s the only way you can think.”

 

The duchess was from the Empire, but her family were people of the kingdom.

 

Therefore, she had no interest in the power of the imperial nobility.

 

The only ones she cared about were Leopold and Edgar.

 

“I intend to support Her Majesty the Empress, so know that if there’s one more disgraceful incident like this, you’ll end up like House Berg.”

 

Duchess Ecroyd’s accusations endangered Duke Berg, but didn’t have enough power to bring him down in one blow.

 

However, the situation changed thanks to Count Ruman’s decision to pledge loyalty to Edith.

 

“Duke Berg ordered me and Viscount Eldridge. He told us to spread rumors that Lady Lilliana is Her Majesty the Empress’s daughter.”

 

“What, what? Count Ruman, have you gone mad?”

 

“Ah. Duke Berg was also the first person to raise suspicions!”

 

Count Ruman made decisive testimony to prove his loyalty to Edith.

 

“Your Majesty! House Berg has been loyal to the Imperial Family for a very long time. So please give us a chance…!”

 

“If your ancestors were loyal to the Imperial Family, you should have been too.”

 

Marius dealt with Duke Berg as if he had been waiting.

 

Thanks to the clean removal of Duke Berg following Hans Obitz, no one could cause trouble anymore.

 

Moreover, even Duchess Ecroyd, who knew the secrets of many houses, sided with the Empress.

 

“I, I will be careful.”

 

Thanks to this, Edith was able to deal with the nobles without having to step forward herself. And.

 

“Philip also fell in love with Hilda at first sight.”

 

“Grandfather did?”

 

“Yes. I don’t understand falling in love at first sight, but Philip and Hilda were happy until their last day.”

 

“Don’t worry. Both Edgar and I will be happy.”

 

“Don’t be too different. Tsk.”

 

The duchess clicked her tongue and gestured, and the carriage departed.

 

Leopold watched his aunt grandmother moving away while fidgeting with his ring.

 

He was determined to succeed tonight.

 

* * *

 

Andrea!

 

Liliana is getting married in winter!

 

Edgar and I are going to be flower boys? flower children?

 

Will you come to the wedding?

 

I miss you so much!

 

Sometimes I’m sad because oppa’s voice doesn’t come through clearly.

 

I’m sending all my love. From Lilliana.

 

The hot summer passed and autumn arrived.

 

Edith seemed to have completely adapted to life in the Empire, establishing the Foundation for the Patronage of Young Mages and even founding a school.

 

Count Ruman, Chris’s father, became Edith’s subordinate and worked busily every single day.

 

Liliana has been busy preparing for her wedding every day since announcing her engagement.

 

I’m happy that the two of them worked out well, but I feel sad thinking that I might grow distant from Liliana.

 

And Emilia is…

 

“You spilled it, Lilliana.”

 

When I spilled the mana potion, Francois wiped my mouth with his handkerchief.

 

Smack.

 

Emilia slapped Francois’s hand away.

 

“You can clock out now.”

 

“Hmm. Wouldn’t it be better for you to clock out early and get some sleep? Look in a mirror. You look like you crawled out of a grave.”

 

“That’s none of your business.”

 

A cold wind blew fiercely.

 

‘And here she tells us to get along well…’

 

Emilia, who used to never show her face, has been sticking right next to me whenever Francois comes since summer.

 

She glares at Francois the whole time with bloodshot eyes, and it’s scary even for me to watch.

 

‘I can’t stand this anymore. I need to make them reconcile.’

 

I grabbed both Francois and Emilia tightly with both hands.

 

“You two play rock-paper-scissors. The winner has to apologize. Got it?”

 

Really, they’re all acting like children, so they can’t do without me.

 

“We’re not fighting.”

 

Emilia said in a much softer voice.

 

“Emilia. Since work is done, why don’t we leave together? You look like you have a lot to say.”

 

Since only Emilia seems angry, Francois must be the one at fault.

 

I quietly let go of Francois’s hand.

 

“Emilia. They say enduring means losing. So don’t endure it and make sure to fight and win!”

 

Francois looked hurt, but it can’t be helped. I’m on our sister’s side.

 

“That’s disappointing. Uncle brings delicious things every time he comes.”

 

“Mmm. I’m always grateful for that though.”

 

The reason Francois isn’t scary like before is because I’ve gotten treats from him.

 

It’s definitely not because of his sparkling, radiant face.

 

But why isn’t Francois saying anything more? Don’t tell me…

 

“Are you, are you sulking?”

 

“A little.”

 

“You know Lilliana doesn’t hate uncle, right? I’ll give you this. It’s something very precious.”

 

I took out a fist-sized grapefruit candy from my squirrel bag.

 

I had saved it to take to the cabin and eat.

 

It was a newly released candy that was really hard to get.

 

Max waited in line for a whole hour to buy it, so Edgar and I only got one each…

 

“I, I can’t give you all of it, but I’ll split it in half!”

 

“Pfft.”

 

“Ah, fine! I’ll, I’ll give you all of it! So you’ll stop sulking, right? Huh, huh? You got it, right?”

 

When I frantically held out the grapefruit candy, Emilia snatched it away and put it back in my bag.

 

“Don’t tease the child—”

 

Emilia’s words couldn’t continue to the end.

 

Bang!

 

Suddenly the door opened and Max appeared with a pale complexion.

 

“Ma, Ma, Mage Tower Master! It’s an emergency!”

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

“While organizing the remaining magical items in the West Tower, it seems someone touched something they shouldn’t have.”

 

“The 7th floor is where ancient magical artifacts are collected.”

 

“Smoke started leaking from the 7th floor, and the surrounding trees and grass are withering and twisting.”

 

“What about the courtiers who inhaled the smoke?”

 

“They collapsed. They say they keep making metallic sounds from their throats.”

 

Francois frowned deeply as if it was a troublesome situation.

 

Then his merely handsome face took on a sharp sensitivity like a sharpened blade.

 

For a moment he seemed like a stranger, so I clutched my squirrel bag tightly.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

With that, Francois left Emilia behind and hurried away with Max.

 

“Emilia. Are you going?”

 

“No. I’m going to see brother-in-law and sister first. Want to come with me?”

 

“Yeah. But when Liliana gets married, you’ll get married later too, right Emilia?”

 

“Well. I’m not sure. Are you upset that your sisters are getting married, youngest?”

 

“I’m not a six-year-old baby anymore. I’m already seven years old. I’m all grown up now.”

 

The tailor in charge of my flower girl dress said there’s a slight difference in length between the dress I wore at Edith’s wedding and the new one being made.

 

Since I’m growing so fast, it won’t be long before I become the best fighter in the Imperial Palace.

 

“But you can see the smoke from here too.”

 

Through the window, black smoke could be seen covering the sky.

 

It looked so ominous, like a demon lord descending to earth, that I gripped Emilia’s hand tightly.

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