I’m a Mother-in-Law, but I Dislike Conflict with My Daughter-in-Law - Chapter 115

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I’m a Mother-in-Law, But I Don’t Want Family Conflicts Episode 115

 

When Rohan said he would take me outside, I had imagined things like climbing over the castle walls or hiding in carriage cargo.

 

But he broke through the castle gate head-on.

 

Whatever magic he used, the guards didn’t even glance at us until we mixed in with other people and exited through the gate.

 

‘Is it some kind of recognition blocking magic?’

 

Since I only knew basic common knowledge about magic, I couldn’t tell how impressive this magic was.

 

Moving under Rohan’s cloak, I muttered in an admiring voice.

 

“…If something like this exists, security becomes meaningless, doesn’t it?”

 

Then Rohan spoke quietly so only I could hear.

 

“This method only works on regular soldiers. The knights of the main castle, and Sir Nata from the annex building would notice immediately.”

 

“Knights can detect such things?”

 

“Because they are superhuman.”

 

Well, that’s a clear reason.

 

We quickly walked toward the outer road.

 

Since the rain had just stopped, our steps were light.

 

“By the way, where is Sir Nata? I haven’t sensed any presence from the annex building since yesterday.”

 

“He’s currently at the Layton Knights’ Quarters. He’s being investigated because of the fight that happened at the castle gate.”

 

Unlike other servants contracted to the main castle, Nata was the only knight belonging to me.

 

When I went to the quarters to defend him, Nata actually answered with an excited expression, ‘I’ll wrap things up cleanly and return.’

 

From his condition, it didn’t seem like he was receiving punishment.

 

After that, Nata disappeared following someone’s voice from the training ground shouting ‘Let’s go again!’

 

Seeing him wave his hand telling me not to worry, I had no choice but to return to the annex building.

 

‘Could he be doing something like dojo breaking?’

 

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure it out.

 

I briefly shared Nata’s current situation and then flagged down a passing carriage.

 

And I set our destination to the banquet hall where Edwin would be.

 

“Yes, we’ll depart now-”

 

‘It’s just like a taxi. Though excessively courteous.’

 

Well, since anyone could see I was acting like a noble, it was natural.

 

Rohan in his cloak looked like a knight at first glance too.

 

I closed the carriage door and leaned back against the chair.

 

It was harder and more uncomfortable than the ducal house’s carriage, but not unbearable.

 

Rohan, who was looking around outside the window, asked me.

 

“Have you decided on your future plans?”

 

“Not yet. I’m still torn between three options.”

 

“…Will it be alright? Even from what I’ve heard, it seems like no easy task.”

 

At Rohan’s concern, having heard about my plans beforehand, I tilted my head with a “well.”

 

“Still, I have to try. A peaceful resolution is out of the question.”

 

“But hasn’t this matter gotten too big?”

 

“That’s not a problem. Rather, it’s fortunate that things turned out this way.”

 

If the conflict had ended without coming to the surface like this, we would have been at a disadvantage.

 

We lacked both connections and wealth. If Helene was determined to proceed with the contract, it was obvious we would be helplessly defeated.

 

‘There was also the option of using force to take Chloe away.’

 

That was stopped thanks to Helene’s rationality. Or perhaps she was showing that much respect… though maybe not that far?

 

Anyway, our only weapon was justification.

 

And justification was a weapon that became stronger the more people knew about it.

 

“No matter how powerful Helene is, if Edwin’s unsavory aspects are fully exposed, she can’t rashly lay a hand on Chloe. The stronger the power, the more responsibility and conduct must accompany it.”

 

Moreover, the Helene I knew was not someone who would make foolish choices.

 

She was a woman who knew how to bow her head to a young mother-in-law for the honor of the ducal house.

 

“Besides, it’s easy to gain cooperation on issues like this.”

 

“You mean public opinion will side with Miss Chloe?”

 

“There are those who gossip, but there will be quite a few who secretly sympathize with her. …There must be many ladies in similar situations.”

 

They wouldn’t provide direct help, but at least they could create favorable public opinion.

 

Making this matter public was necessary in many ways.

 

However, for Chloe, the problem was that her family circumstances would be exposed to the world… but Chloe had said she didn’t mind that part.

 

‘She must have steeled her resolve.’

 

She had realized there was no way to win without taking any wounds.

 

While discussing future plans with Rohan like this, I suddenly remembered what Baroness Metokan had said before leaving the annex building.

 

“Come to think of it, the Baron described today’s outing as a secret meeting between a man and woman.”

 

“…Is that so?”

 

“I suppose it’s because there’s no entertainment, how ridiculous.”

 

It was just a joke I brought up since we’d only been discussing heavy topics, but Rohan’s reaction was unusual.

 

He suddenly looked up at the ceiling and let out a sigh.

 

“…Did I say something that upset you?”

 

“No, it’s my problem. Yes, it’s just… my problem.”

 

And only awkward silence remained in the carriage.

 

* * *

 

Edwin Tilim was extremely satisfied with his life.

 

He had seized wealth and honor, everything, and only continued success awaited him in the future.

 

It was the dreamlike happiness he had envisioned his entire life.

 

His family was a bit displeasing, but even that was something he could endure sufficiently.

 

After all, he spent most of his time outside the Count’s house anyway.

 

“Oh my, Count. Haven’t you had too much to drink?”

 

Edwin nodded to the woman pouring alcohol into his glass.

 

This was the banquet hall of a certain Baron’s house.

 

Edwin’s schedule for today was to enjoy drinking here until late in the evening.

 

“Haha, perhaps because it’s alcohol poured by a beauty, it’s as sweet as honey.”

 

“…You’re quite good with empty words!”

 

The woman momentarily frowned at Edwin’s childish tone, but soon regained her smile and poured the alcohol.

 

Edwin also noticed that change.

 

‘How amusing.’

 

However, he didn’t feel bad about it.

 

Rather, he felt satisfaction in his position that could make such a person bow their head.

 

Since becoming a Count, no one had been able to express dissatisfaction toward him.

 

This change in expression was nothing less than evidence of his success.

 

Edwin again poured the alcohol from his glass into his mouth.

 

‘Hmm, did I drink too much?’

 

Thanks to the fairly decent alcohol served at the banquet hall, the intoxication came quickly.

 

His memory of what he had been saying was already becoming spotty.

 

“Count, so what I was saying-”

 

As if not wanting to miss that opening, the woman holding the liquor bottle clung to Edwin.

 

She was the second daughter of this Viscount family, and her reason for trying to impress Edwin was obvious.

 

It was because Edwin’s investment was needed for the business the Viscount family would proceed with.

 

“Ah, fine, sure. As much as you want.”

 

The investment money was just pocket change to Edwin anyway.

 

Pleasantly drunk, he kept nodding at the woman’s requests.

 

In fact, he had been half-listening to the story.

 

Because alcohol had penetrated even his brain, it was difficult to understand even normal words.

 

When he returned home, his retainers would lament about why he did such things, but he didn’t care.

 

‘It’ll all go my way in the end anyway, so what does it matter.’

 

He was confident. His success story had not stopped yet.

 

Rather than worrying needlessly, it was more important to enjoy the present.

 

Reports about Chloe fleeing to the Duke’s estate or his mother-in-law holing up in her room and not coming out had long been erased from his mind.

 

It would surely be resolved well anyway.

 

After chatting pleasantly with the woman for a while, he headed to the terrace.

 

It was to sober up with the outside air and smoke cigarettes.

 

“Whew….”

 

Perhaps because summer was about to begin, the sun still hadn’t set.

 

Looking at the sunset hidden by rain clouds, he muttered peacefully.

 

“Well then… the bedroom will be empty starting today.”

 

The fact that Chloe was gone meant he could now call women over without having to be mindful.

 

He couldn’t stay out overnight because he was concerned about people’s eyes, but calling someone over wasn’t difficult.

 

“Right, if I invested, there should be something I receive.”

 

His eyes gleamed with desire. Whether due to being drunk, his base urges boiled up even more.

 

“Hehe, what, this is actually better. I should rather contact the Duke’s estate and….”

 

“Contact them and do what, exactly?”

 

Then, someone’s voice was heard from behind Edwin.

 

“Wh, who’s there!”

 

Edwin, startled, turned around and looked around.

 

He spotted a woman in a corner of the terrace.

 

When he had come outside, there had definitely been no one but himself, yet she was looking at Edwin calmly as if she had been there all along.

 

“You are…”

 

He rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand, blurred from alcohol.

 

He wondered if he was seeing things wrong.

 

“Gr, Grand Duchess?”

 

Dark blue hair and eyes reminiscent of a deep lake, a woman with mysterious charm—it was Wilhelmina.

 

The woman of his dreams, whom he couldn’t take his eyes off from the first time he saw her, was right before his eyes.

 

“Answer me. What were you trying to convey to the Ducal House?”

 

“Th, that is…”

 

His head wasn’t working well because of the alcohol.

 

‘Was there news that the Grand Duchess would attend today? That can’t be…’

 

There was no way Edwin wouldn’t have known if someone of Wilhelmina’s stature was attending.

 

Toward him in his confusion, Wilhelmina slowly approached.

 

“Did you want to enjoy an affair while Chloe was away?”

 

“…!”

 

Edwin’s body froze as his inner thoughts were read.

 

“Well, that doesn’t matter.”

 

Saying that wasn’t her purpose today, she slowly approached. For some reason, the noise from the banquet hall felt distant.

 

Instead, the sound of her shoes seemed to ring louder.

 

‘Did she come to scold me about Chloe’s matter?’

 

If so, there was nothing for him to worry about.

 

He was confident. Everything was the fault of Kaine and Chloe, mother and daughter.

 

He was rather a benefactor who had saved the failing Count Tilim family.

 

It was only natural for them to submit to him.

 

“I am…”

 

So just as he was about to confidently state his position, Wilhelmina, who had approached within close range, whispered low.

 

Even though they were alone on the terrace, it was a very quiet voice as if it shouldn’t be heard by anyone.

 

[There’s a listening device in your ear.]

 

“…What? What did you say?”

 

It was a mysterious language he had never heard before.

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