I’m a Mother-in-Law, but I Dislike Conflict with My Daughter-in-Law - Chapter 133

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I’m a Mother-in-Law, But I Don’t Want Family Conflicts Episode 133

 

Although a major incident had occurred for me, the sun rose as usual the next day.

 

Having stayed up all night checking the documents I obtained from the secret room, I headed to the dining hall with a tired complexion.

 

“Baroness, good morning.”

 

“Good morning, Grand Duchess.”

 

“I have something to discuss, do you have a moment?”

 

“Of course.”

 

The Baroness, who had been helping the children with their meal, approached with a puzzled expression.

 

I asked her if she could take over today’s schedule for me since I wasn’t feeling well.

 

The Baroness readily accepted.

 

‘Fortunately, there are many group activities today.’

 

Yesterday, each teacher had prepared different missions, but today autonomous missions like reading marathons and poetry writing were scheduled.

 

The Baroness would be able to proceed well even without me.

 

After reassuring the Baroness who was worried about my health, I went out to the garden.

 

I sat on a bench in a corner of the garden where the morning sunlight was shining down.

 

I set down beside me the book titled 【Understanding Between Fairies and Humans】 that I had been reading all dawn.

 

It was one of the documents I had obtained from the secret room.

 

‘I had been wanting to know about this topic and had requested it from Jane… so the Late Duke from decades ago had the same thoughts.’

 

It meant I wasn’t the only one who had been pondering how to break the curse.

 

And he would have left the same impression as me.

 

‘There might be some useful aspects, but it’s not much help overall.’

 

I called for Nata who had followed me out.

 

“Sir Nata.”

 

“Did you call for me?”

 

Nata, who always stayed by my side, was wearing his hat pulled down low today as well.

 

The decision not to show his face to the children was one he made himself.

 

He probably thought the children might lose concentration due to his looks.

 

It might sound like excessive confidence at first, but considering Nata’s beauty, it was a persuasive story.

 

“Would you take off your hat?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Nata carried out the order without complaint. His black hair, slightly pressed from wearing the hat, and beneath it his mysteriously glowing purple eyes were revealed.

 

Nata’s beauty under the morning sunlight was still unrealistic.

 

‘I’d like to admire it a bit more if I could.’

 

But I hadn’t called him just to rudely stare at someone’s face.

 

“It’s not anything else… I want to see Sir Nata’s wings. Can you show them?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Nata took off the uniform jacket he was wearing and brought out his wings. Colorfully shining wings sprouted from his back.

 

“…As I thought.”

 

I could feel dense magic power emanating from Nata, as if he had cast some spell.

 

Memories from the masquerade ball came flooding back. Nata spreading his wings to protect me, magic power bursting forth from him to surround our vicinity.

 

Back then it happened so quickly I had no time to be conscious of it, but experiencing it once more, I could be certain.

 

The moment Nata revealed his true abilities, the surrounding environment yielded to his magic power.

 

‘The temperature is dropping, wind is starting to blow. Even the sunlight has weakened… Fairies can change the environment through their very existence.’

 

The interpretation in the book I had placed on the bench was correct.

 

“It’s fine now.”

 

I commanded him to fold his wings back in, picked up the book, and opened to the page where I had placed a bookmark. Then I showed that passage to Nata, who was wearing a jacket.

 

“This is accurate information, right?”

 

Nata narrowed his eyes and quietly read the part my finger was pointing to.

 

“A fairy spreading wings to declare territory… That sounds plausible. Though I find it slightly irritating that fairies are described like wild beasts.”

 

He straightened his posture and took the book from me. Then he skimmed through it lightly and nodded.

 

“There are exaggerated points, but it’s generally accurate information. When fairies reveal their wings, they tend to adjust the surrounding environment to match their attributes. Though attributes are difficult to describe in words…”

 

“Can you also resist other fairies’ powers or magic?”

 

“With wings, I can defend against most magic. I haven’t experienced other fairies’ powers, but… it seems possible.”

 

Good, the first condition was met.

 

I brought up my next question.

 

“Are there fairies that affect living beings, not just the environment?”

 

“There are. That’s why in ancient times, such fairies were often called witches. With their beautiful appearance and powerful magic power.”

 

It was such a clear answer that I regretted not asking sooner.

 

‘Well, Nata doesn’t know about House Layton’s circumstances or the secrets about Orb.’

 

Nata probably didn’t feel the need to mention it either.

 

He wouldn’t have known that information about fairies, which are hard to see even once in a lifetime, would be needed.

 

Anyway, two important facts had been revealed.

 

First, fairies can resist each other’s powers.

 

Second, in the past, there existed fairies that influenced living beings.

 

‘And those documents that were in the secret room.’

 

Fairy, curse, witch, Bayaga, king… and the love between the Late Duke and a woman.

 

There was so much physical evidence overflowing that it was rather bewildering.

 

“Sir Nata, come with me to the main castle.”

 

“Understood.”

 

“Oh, bring your equipment too. A dangerous situation might arise, so protect me.”

 

Nata seemed momentarily flustered, but soon nodded with a stern expression.

 

“Even if it costs me my life, I will protect you, Grand Madam.”

 

“Yes, thank you.”

 

Normally I would have dismissed it as an overreaction, but this time I needed Nata’s help.

 

According to this book, only Nata, being a fairy, could withstand Mikhail’s curse.

 

The servants at the main castle were flustered by the sudden appearance of a guest.

 

Because Grand Duchess Wilhelmina, who rarely visited the main castle, had come calling.

 

The butler stepped forward to ask what business brought this unannounced visit.

 

She boldly brushed off the butler’s attempts to stop her and said.

 

“I came to see my son. I heard he’s sick?”

 

“Ah, the master hasn’t gotten up yet since he’s still coughing…”

 

“The sun is high in the sky and he’s still not up? If he stays cooped up in his room, his health will only get worse. He needs to get up and eat some fruit at least.”

 

“He ordered us not to let anyone in. We’ll contact you later, so please return.”

 

“A mother wants to see her son?”

 

“Those are the master’s orders.”

 

Wilhelmina raised the corners of her mouth and leaned her head toward the butler. The startled butler stepped back.

 

“You’re the ones who received orders, not me.”

 

“That’s…”

 

“What’s wrong with a mother coming to visit her sick son?”

 

She shook the basket she was holding. The basket contained various summer fruits.

 

‘Those are all fruits the master likes.’

 

Her choice of fruits was excellent despite everything. Not knowing how to respond, the butler looked around.

 

It would have been good if Helene or her butler were nearby, but they happened to be away on external business.

 

In the past, he would have turned her away at the door and sent her back to the annex building.

 

However, Wilhelmina’s recent influence had reached a level that even the main castle’s servants couldn’t ignore.

 

‘If I treat her rudely, I might face consequences.’

 

Regardless of Helene’s intentions, the retainers who valued the ducal house’s prestige would obviously be alarmed.

 

Wilhelmina’s reputation in high society had already risen greatly due to the reading camp.

 

If rumors spread that the main castle’s butler had driven her away, irreversible consequences might follow.

 

“Anyway, step aside. I’m going to see Mikhail.”

 

The butler looked at the knight standing behind her, Nata.

 

He sent a pleading look asking for help in stopping her, but Nata’s expression was more frightening than Wilhelmina’s.

 

As if asking how dare he block Wilhelmina’s path, murderous intent swirled in those violet eyes.

 

The frightened butler averted his gaze.

 

‘Come to think of it, that knight caused a disturbance at the dormitory…’

 

Rumors were rampant about the annex building’s knight who had engaged in marathon duels at the knight order and won them all.

 

Persuading that side seemed difficult, so the butler focused on Wilhelmina again.

 

‘I need to somehow send her back naturally.’

 

All sorts of justifications for sending her away came to the butler’s mind.

 

He gathered them roughly and opened his mouth to add a polite explanation.

 

“Grand Madam, anyway, right now…”

 

At his repeated refusal, Wilhelmina’s smiling expression immediately turned serious.

 

Deep eyes that seemed to see through a person’s inner thoughts stared at the butler.

 

“Step aside. Don’t make me say it twice.”

 

“…Yes.”

 

The butler unconsciously straightened his posture and stepped back.

 

There was a strange power in Wilhelmina’s words.

 

At her commanding tone as if she were the true mistress of the house, the Butler could no longer stand in her way.

 

Wilhelmina climbed the Stairs with Nata.

 

They encountered many Servants, but none dared approach her given her intimidating presence.

 

Standing before the ducal couple’s Bedroom, Wilhelmina turned the Door Handle without even knocking.

 

The Door opened, revealing the dark Bedroom.

 

Whether the Window was blocked by thick Curtains, the Room was as dark as night despite it being morning.

 

“…Who is it.”

 

Then came a hoarse voice. At the beast-like tone that was unimaginable as Mikhail’s, Wilhelmina frowned.

 

“Your Mother.”

 

Stepmother, that is- she added as she stepped into the Bedroom without hesitation.

 

“This Room is like a pigsty.”

 

And she even spoke as if she had become a real mother.

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