I Don’t Need a Dad Like This! - Chapter 87

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<Chapter 87>

 

And the second step of making subordinates!

 

“You know those wild strawberries that are only produced in the northern region? Did you prepare plenty of them?”

 

“Yes. We have plenty.”

 

“That’s good. That kid has probably never eaten northern wild strawberries before. How wide will her eyes get when she tastes them? Hehe.”

 

Olivia approached with a sinister smile and ate the wild strawberries placed on the plate.

 

‘Mm! Delicious!’

 

These were fruits that Mother had specially procured for this day.

 

And finally, the long-awaited third step!

 

“…Rioleta seal keyring!”

 

Actually, this was the very last stage.

 

If the first and second stages both worked, she would give Rie her own seal keyring.

 

‘I heard it’s her first social gathering, so if she receives a seal keyring on top of that, she’ll be absolutely delighted, right? This is how I’ll make her my direct subordinate!’

 

“Hehe. Hehehe.”

 

Olivia covered her mouth with her small hands and laughed like a villain.

 

A moment later.

 

“Everyone, welcome. There are assigned seats, so you need to sit in the right places.”

 

When Rie entered timidly, holding a maid’s hand, Olivia crossed her arms and lifted her chin.

 

“Rie, this is your first tea time, right? Sit here. Nice to meet you!”

 

‘You’re my subordinate now!’

 

The child giggled inwardly while looking at the innocent Rie.

 

* * *

 

Thump thump!

 

Rie took her seat with an excited heart.

 

No matter where she turned her head, there were only girls her own age everywhere.

 

‘Rie… is really going to make friends!’

 

Once all the children were seated, Olivia, who was sitting at the head table, tapped her teacup with a teaspoon.

 

“Now, everyone pay attention. Three people came to tea time for the first time today, so could each of you introduce yourselves?”

 

The child sitting to Rie’s left stood up.

 

“Hello. I’m Chocolat from the Grey Count’s House.”

 

Clap clap clap.

 

‘Huh, is it Rie’s turn now?’

 

Rie gulped and was about to stand up from her seat when.

 

Scrape.

 

This time, the child sitting to Rie’s right introduced herself.

 

“I’m Mint from the Blooming Count’s House.”

 

‘Good, well done!’

 

Clap clap clap.

 

Rie was so amazed by the perfect self-introduction without a single stutter that she unconsciously clapped her hands.

 

Now it was really Rie’s turn.

 

Gulp.

 

Rie nervously swallowed and stood up, scraping her chair.

 

The chair caught on the carpet and almost fell backward, but.

 

Thud.

 

The child who had introduced herself as Chocolat skillfully grabbed the chair’s backrest.

 

Mint, who was on the right, made eye contact with Chocolat and nodded.

 

That’s right.

 

These two belonged to Theodore’s retainer families, personally selected by Duke Casselik.

 

Chocolat and Mint, who had been trained in etiquette and social awareness from childhood, were scheduled to handle Rie’s mishaps like escort knights today.

 

Rie, who knew nothing, could chirp away energetically without worry.

 

“Hello! I’m Rie from the Birdwell Baronet Family! Nice to meet you all!”

 

“Wow. Nice to meet you.”

 

Olivia, who knew nothing, reacted particularly enthusiastically.

 

Clap clap clap.

 

Once the other children’s introductions were finished, the tea time began in earnest.

 

“Everyone tell me what you want to drink from black tea, milk with strawberry jam, or orange juice! At other tea times, they look down on you if you can’t drink black tea because it’s bitter… but there’s none of that at my tea time.”

 

“Wow! Olivia, you’re really amazing!”

 

When Rie gave a thumbs up, Olivia’s face turned bright red.

 

“It’s nothing… You’re already so good at flattery, I mean, complimenting.”

 

“Mm. Mother said that even whales dance when you praise them. Are you good at dancing too, Olivia?”

 

“Well, I do get a lot of compliments… but I’m not a whale. You’re not calling me a whale, are you?”

 

“Whales are really big and wonderful animals in the sea. Do you dislike whales, Olivia?”

 

“…I don’t dislike them.”

 

“Then can I call you Whalivia from now on?!”

 

“No!”

 

While the two children were talking.

 

Chocolat, who had been quietly observing Rie’s teacup, sent a hand signal to Mint.

 

‘Olivia made a hole in Lady Rie’s teacup.’

 

‘What? She’s a bad kid? She’s a target to watch out for.’

 

Mint, who misunderstood Olivia’s scheme, immediately went into action.

 

Crash.

 

“Oh my! Sorry, everyone!”

 

She deliberately dropped her own teacup to draw attention.

 

“Are you okay? Everyone might get hurt, so don’t move-!”

 

Just as the startled Olivia jumped up, Chocolat switched Olivia’s and Rie’s teacups.

 

Mission complete without anyone noticing!

 

‘Success.’

 

‘Success.’

 

The two girls who high-fived in their hearts chuckled softly.

 

But there was someone watching their actions intently.

 

‘…Chocolat and Mint are acting strange. This scene seems like something I saw in <The Villain’s Guide>…’

 

Blue eyes rolled around.

 

It was Rie, who was quick to notice things.

 

‘Why did they switch teacups with Olivia’s? Could it be… Chocolat and Mint are third-rate villains?!’

 

It was extremely suspicious, but first priority was cleaning up the broken teacup.

 

“Everyone be careful with your hands! Rie will handle it!”

 

When the child jumped up from her chair and stopped the maids, Chocolat and Mint, who were watching, exchanged glances.

 

‘Why is Lady Rie acting like that?’

 

‘I don’t know either.’

 

Even the two children who had received noble education from childhood couldn’t predict Rie’s sudden behavior.

 

“Rie, you’re in danger too!”

 

Whether the startled Olivia scolded her or not, Rie crouched down on the floor.

 

Then she took out her clock, removed the hour hand with a click, and drew a circle around the teacup fragments.

 

“Wow, it’s a clock!”

 

“What is she trying to do with that?”

 

The children who had been sitting in their chairs gathered around.

 

Olivia, Chocolat, and Mint were equally curious about the child’s actions.

 

“Now, I’ll draw a circle around the broken pieces… and turn the clock…!”

 

Rie put the hour hand back in and pressed the button.

 

“Wow-!”

 

Then something amazing happened.

 

The teacup fragments began to stick together one by one, returning to their state before breaking.

 

“A-Amazing!”

 

“So this is a time ability user-!”

 

Exclamations of admiration could be heard continuously from around them.

 

However, Rie’s glaring eyes with crossed arms were still not softened-

 

‘The important part is right now!’

 

As she counted three, two, one in her mind, Mint, who had been standing, suddenly stepped backward and sat down in her chair.

 

“Huh? Why is my body…?”

 

Though Mint was confused, she touched with her finger the spot on her dining table where the teacup had been just moments before.

 

That’s right.

 

This ability was an upgraded version of ‘designating space and reversing time’ that she had mastered at the Fig Orchard!

 

While reversing time for the target Rie designated, everything related to that target would also return to the past.

 

Rie, who had clicked her clock to end the ability, pointed accusingly.

 

“Mint! You dropped the teacup on purpose! Villain!”

 

“What? Lady Rie, m-me? No! I didn’t do it on purpose, I was doing it for Lady Rie’s sake…”

 

Mint turned pale.

 

Though the child looked at Rie with teary eyes as if feeling wronged, the children were already busy whispering among themselves.

 

“Did Mint do that on purpose?”

 

“Why?”

 

“I don’t know. Maybe she wanted to ruin Olivia’s tea time.”

 

But it wasn’t only Mint whose expression changed.

 

Olivia, who had directly witnessed Rie’s ability, turned pale.

 

‘I-I have to make a child like this my subordinate?’

 

Thump thump thump!

 

Her heart was beating so fast that her hands were trembling.

 

It definitely wasn’t because Rie was cool or anything.

 

She was just a little surprised, so her heart was racing.

 

‘I should thank Rie for now and proceed quickly. Rie needs to be embarrassed soon so I can help her…’

 

Olivia, who forced herself to shake her head, struck her teacup with a spoon.

 

“Everyone be quiet! And Mint, you…”

 

At the cold voice, Mint, who had been sitting still, flinched.

 

“Don’t come to tea time anymore.”

 

“S-Sorry…!”

 

Despite Mint’s apology, Olivia made a “hmph” sound and returned to her seat.

 

Rie, who sat back in her place, looked around.

 

‘Peace has arrived!’

 

This is a time ability user!

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