I Summoned the Demon King and Got a Dad - Chapter 20

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20. House of Helios Does Not Save the Grand Duchess (5)

Only then did Theodor, belatedly grasping the situation, open his mouth.

“No, that won’t do.”

No matter how much Shuria wanted it, it was obvious how their appearance together would look to others.

At this rate, people would think the two of them were going to get married.

Both he and the princess would clearly become inconvenient existences tied to each other.

And there was nothing good about earning the Emperor’s displeasure.

But Elisia, who had no way of knowing Theodor’s inner thoughts, only asked back.

“Why?”

Why did Shuria seem to overlap with that shameless tone of questioning?

Seriously pondering whether all the princesses of this planet were so ignorant and shameless, Theodor opened his mouth.

“What exactly is Your Highness lacking that you come here? Don’t you know what people will say?”

“I’m going precisely because I lack nothing. When you’re this outstanding, it’s fine to be a little lacking.”

…At least he couldn’t win with logic.

But to engage in such nonsense with someone of higher status than himself was also problematic.

Rather than waste energy pointlessly, he thought it would be better for both of them to solve this with magic.

Mind control magic would resolve this simply and quickly.

But strangely enough.

Theodor’s magic didn’t work on Elisia.

He instinctively realized.

The fact that a strong power was protecting her.

It was at that moment their eyes met.

“This too becomes a reason.”

As if she knew he had tried to use magic on her, Elisia spoke.

…I should take back calling her ignorant.

It seemed the only ignorant one was his daughter alone.

“Now don’t you feel like talking more?”

Though he had no intention of retracting his thoughts about her shamelessness.

Sighing inwardly, Theodor opened his mouth.

“Let’s do that.”

The important thing was that if the princess had discovered his identity, that would be quite troublesome.

Magic didn’t work on her, and due to her status as a princess, he couldn’t kill her either.

“Send the other young ladies away.”

Whatever she wanted, he thought dialogue would be the best method for both of them.

Theodor patted the back of Shuria, who was still clinging to him like glue, and spoke.

“It’s been a while since we met, sorry. Would it be okay if Papa talks for just a moment?”

Perhaps knowing this situation was because of her, Shuria obediently separated from him.

“But you have to stay with me all day tomorrow, okay?”

“Alright.”

All day long.

Still, this was generous treatment.

He had originally expected to be stuck with Shuria for three or four days after returning.

Thinking tomorrow would be extremely tiring and sighing softly, Theodor extended his hand to Elisia.

“Let’s go.”

Upon arriving at the reception room, Theodor used his magic power to completely block all sound in the room.

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust the household, but preparing for contingencies had become a habit.

Unlike before, this time the magic worked safely.

The blocking only applied to magic cast on herself, it seemed.

Confirming this, Theodor turned his gaze to Elisia.

“So what is this about?”

His attitude was sharp.

Probably thinking there was no need to hide anymore from her, who likely had a vague idea of his identity.

But Elisia wasn’t naive enough to be flustered by that degree of hostility.

Elisia rose from her seat and began approaching him.

“There are various ways to lose divine power. Committing sins, or getting married.”

“…What…!”

As the flustered Theodor stepped back upon seeing Elisia approach right in front of him, Elisia stopped walking with an incredulous expression.

“Someone who even has a child, why are you getting flustered over such words?”

Well, because she’s not my child!

…Since he couldn’t say that here, Theodor quickly regained his composure and waited for her continued words.

“I want to lose my divine power.”

…!

So that’s why the magic didn’t work.

Since the magic power he used and divine power had completely opposite natures, it made sense that it wouldn’t work. Theodor’s attitude became polite once again.

“Then rather than coming to me, shouldn’t you do what you mentioned?”

If committing sins as a member of the imperial family who should be a model for others was inconvenient, couldn’t she just get married?

At his words, Elisia’s expression slowly hardened.

“Can you do such things with someone you have no feelings for?”

…Ah…

So that’s what marriage meant.

It seemed he had misspoken.

“I apologize for my careless words, but if that’s the reason, there might be ways this place could help…”

At that moment, one fact flashed through Theodor’s mind.

The marriage proposal that had arrived from the Imperial Court a few days ago.

The princess who had come all the way here offering to be a tutor.

And that attitude was.

After a moment’s consideration, Theodor shouted as if he had gained enlightenment.

“I haven’t forgotten my wife yet!”

“No!”

Quickly denying Theodor’s words, Elisia opened her mouth as if making an excuse.

“I sensed black magic from Shuria, incredibly strong. I think you are the one who used that magic.”

It was reasoning that was somewhat accurate.

The only difference was that what Theodor used wasn’t black magic but demonic magic power.

“Could you also eliminate my divine power with that black magic?”

But while her reasoning might be accurate, there was a contradiction.

Which was.

“Didn’t you think that someone who uses such strong black magic might kill you?”

As all the lights in the room went out, Theodor’s red magic power began filling the room completely.

Elisia was now no different from being in the hands of a murderer.

But even facing his black magic power that approached her, Elisia showed no sign of disturbance and simply spoke.

“If you kill me, the entire Empire will chase you. If it were just you alone, that wouldn’t be a problem. But could you really do that while taking Shuria with you? I don’t think you, who even ended a war to be with your daughter, would make such a foolish choice.”

Theodor was left speechless by Elisia’s words that hit the core precisely.

“…Ha.”

Theodor withdrew his magic power.

The only truly foolish princess was definitely his daughter alone.

Fortunately, she didn’t seem to have figured out who he was or what purpose and reason he had for being in the Mortal Realm.

“I have no intention of touching your daughter. What I want from the Grand Duke is just one thing: eliminating divine power.”

At Elisia’s continued words, Theodor let out a small sigh.

The important thing was that she was someone he could reason with.

And that eliminating divine power wasn’t such a difficult task for him.

After hesitating for a moment, Theodor extended his hand to Elisia.

Physical contact was necessary to determine the amount of divine power she possessed.

Perhaps understanding Theodor’s intention, Elisia placed her hand on top of his.

The amount of divine power was more vast than he had expected.

It was natural, considering it could block his magic power even unintentionally.

Though ordinary beings were unaware of it, there were exactly three ways to eliminate all magical power, including divine power.

First.

Using power to an irreparable degree.

This method wasn’t recommended as it could endanger one’s life by stopping the heart, which was the source of all power.

Second.

Injecting another power to a degree that couldn’t be recovered by one’s own strength.

This case required the caster to possess overwhelming magic power or mana.

And third.

A method of injecting vast power to make the injected power seem identical to one’s own power, thus changing the nature of the power.

It would be easy to understand if you thought of it as diluting ink in water.

In Shuria’s case, the third method was naturally chosen since her mana had to be forcibly sealed for the contract.

“It’s possible, but what will you do about what comes after?”

He understood that as long as she possessed divine power, it would be impossible to escape the Temple unless she married or died.

He also understood that an unwanted marriage would be no different from the Temple.

But what was the point?

The Imperial Court, already unaware of whether she had divine power, would continue to push for her marriage.

“Just being with you will cause scandals, and the Imperial Court values your achievements highly. That should be fine for the time being.”

This was Elisia’s real purpose for visiting the Mansion of the Duke.

Though she hadn’t mentioned it since Theodor seemed unwilling, she wanted a fake marriage with him.

But Theodor’s ears no longer heard her words.

It was because he had seen her divine power pushing away his magic power.

If her divine power could eliminate his magic power.

He might be able to escape from the contract.

[If that is your intention, I have no choice but to prevent this transaction between you two.]

Reading the content of the Magical Diagram that appeared at that moment, Theodor thought.

She’s the tutor Shuria wants. And if this method works, she might regain her mana and be able to use the magic Shuria desires.

…With the Pink Princess’s help, she could live happily even without me.

It was a fleeting thought in his deep unconscious, so brief that even Theodor couldn’t feel it.

But having read that thought, the Magical Diagram had no choice but to agree with Theodor’s opinion.

The contract condition Shuria had set from the beginning.

Was for a family who would love her unconditionally, without any conditions.

The Magical Diagram had read something from Theodor.

The possibility that he would love Shuria as true family, without the condition of a contract.

[Confirmed.]

Confirming the Magical Diagram that appeared before him, Theodor spoke.

“However, there is a condition.”

“Anything within my power.”

“I would like you to stay at the Mansion of the Duke as a tutor and eliminate Shuria’s magic power.”

But Elisia couldn’t readily give a positive answer to his words.

After some time passed, the words that came from her mouth far exceeded Theodor’s imagination.

“The Duke used black magic to save the young lady, so if I do that, won’t the young lady die?”

…Ah.

Should he be grateful that this confirmed she hadn’t noticed his true identity?

Should he be relieved that it was at least a plausible story?

Theodor quietly spoke, recalling the fairy tale he had read to Shuria a few days ago.

“Are fairy tale books basic knowledge for all princesses?”

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