I’m a Mother-in-Law, but I Dislike Conflict with My Daughter-in-Law - Chapter 152

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I’m a Mother-in-Law, But I Don’t Want Family Conflicts Episode 152

“Why, if you want to hit me, go ahead and try.”

“Th, this-!”

Go ahead, hit me. Let’s see who’s at fault here- I spat out the familiar words, but as expected, she couldn’t lay a finger on me.

‘She thoroughly follows the client’s orders. Must be because this is an important commission that sacrificed dozens of people.’

Letting her jealous voice wash over me, I quickly assessed the situation. First, I looked around my surroundings.

‘Herbs and trees from various regions are mixed together. This means it’s an artificial forest. So we’re near the Academy arboretum.’

From what I could tell, for something that risked lives, we hadn’t teleported very far.

Well, if it could be used that easily, it wouldn’t be called legendary magic.

“I don’t like that calm expression either! Do you know who that person is? That’s your master. He was already being rebellious, so I thoroughly…”

‘This was an operation that required tremendous sacrifice. The fact that they’re not killing me immediately means they want to get something from me… And seeing how they’ve prevented this reckless brat from attacking me, the client seems to have strong influence.’

“If you want to cry, why don’t you beg! Anyway, that acting of yours…”

Having finished my deduction, I firmly cut off her words.

“What do you want?”

“What?”

“You kidnapped me because you have something to propose, right? Don’t beat around the bush and just say it. It’s painful to listen to more of this.”

“You…!”

Just as the angry woman took a breath to curse again.

“Enough, negotiations are my responsibility. Step back.”

A familiar man’s voice was heard.

A man walked out from the opposite direction she had come from.

This made him the third assassin.

I narrowed my eyes and examined the face of the approaching man.

“…Bean.”

He was the employee who had supposedly become close with Professor Fortran.

“You don’t seem surprised. Did you expect this?”

“The timing was too convenient. Of course I thought it wasn’t a coincidence.”

“Indeed, you’re as sharp as the rumors say.”

Bean let out a murky smile as he blocked the woman’s path.

At his attitude telling her not to interfere with his work, the woman clicked her tongue and stepped back.

“Originally, I didn’t want to use such violent methods. But we also have our orders…”

“Don’t make me say it twice. Just get to the point.”

“…Let’s do that then.”

Bean briefly frowned, then regained his smile.

“Come with us, Wilhelmina. We’ll fill in your gaps.”

“…Gaps?”

“Yes, someone as clever as you must have noticed. There are gaps in your memory. Very important memories that changed your entire life.”

Memories that changed my life. The blank period before graduating from the Academy.

What came to mind before the question of how they knew that was their conditions.

“What is it that you want from me?”

“Our client wishes for you to betray the Layton Family.”

And the answer that came back was something I hadn’t expected.

“We heard that you’re being humiliated by the Layton Family. Confined to the annex building, unable to freely go outside, right? Let’s take revenge on them together with us. If possible, we’ll put the Layton Family in your hands.”

“…What’s the reason? What kind of grudge is it?”

“That’s not for you to know.”

Bean said leisurely, raising both arms.

“There are two choices. Accept our proposal and gain freedom and glory together with us. Or meet a lonely death here with your mentor. If you choose to survive, you can also gain honor and power, so what a thoughtful proposal this is?”

‘Like hell.’

As if I’d trust the words of criminals.

I put on a serious face and placed my hand on my chest.

And I fidgeted with the necklace with my hand, pretending to be lost in thought.

‘If it’s the arboretum, it’s not far from the Academy. Also, the Duke said Sir Kenneth is on patrol. The Academy’s security probably hasn’t been breached. That means these guys don’t have much leeway either.’

But no matter how much I reasoned, there were problems that couldn’t be resolved.

First, the reason they kidnapped Professor Fortran.

‘Our relationship is too distant for him to be a hostage to threaten me. He’s a professor I respect, but he’s not someone worth using as a hostage. Even without me, they definitely had a reason to kidnap the professor.’

And second, why are they obsessed with persuasion?

‘The client wants me to sincerely cooperate with them. That’s why they chose such a complicated method. Even their level of threats is loose.’

I glanced at the foreign tribesman leaning against a tree, hovering between life and death.

According to the woman, he was called a Grand Mage.

The fact that they were willing to sacrifice dozens of assassins who attacked in the auditorium and personnel who could use teleportation magic meant the client needed my cooperation that much.

In other words, Black Hand wasn’t trying to kill me, but trying to persuade me under the client’s orders.

Although their method was criminal befitting an assassination organization, the fact that they didn’t harm me must be the client’s will.

‘It roughly connects. Samuel’s words about not sensing hostility from the person investigating my background also make sense. Then the threat to kill is probably also a bluff.’

I had gotten scared by assuming things just because they were moving an assassination organization.

In fact, they were being used as errand boys rather than assassins.

“So, what will you do?”

“Ah, right. I just finished thinking about it.”

Though my contemplation was long, not much time had actually passed.

Perhaps because I was facing a once-in-a-lifetime choice, I felt my thinking speed had increased.

Like a panoramic memory.

I firmly grasped the necklace on my chest and approached Bean.

Considering this and that, a gamble worth trying came to mind.

“Wait, I have something to ask.”

“I only want an answer.”

“It’s a somewhat personal question.”

“Personal…?”

“Are you and that woman lovers?”

“Wh-what did you say!”

The answer came not from Bean, but from the woman.

Flustered, she stamped her feet and shouted.

“Wh-what are you saying, you!”

When Bean appeared, I felt the woman’s atmosphere become strange.

I may not look it, but I’m quite good at picking up on romantic vibes.

At my words, Bean’s face contorted.

Looking closely, his cheeks were also slightly flushed.

“That’s none of your concern. Just give me an answer.”

“Aha, I see. That woman’s future doesn’t look too bleak then. Well, my answer is…”

I succeeded in easing the enemies’ tension with trivial questions.

I brought my lips close to his ear as if sharing a secret story.

Next, it was time to use the necklace… that is, the Amplifier Treasure.

Click-

I turned on the necklace, took a deep breath, and exhaled forcefully.

“How dare you speak such words about someone’s safety-!”

The megaphone I had also used during the year-end party congratulatory speech.

I turned its volume to maximum and shouted using all the air in my lungs.

“Huk…!”

Even I, who had prepared for it, felt my ears hurt, but Bean, who heard it right in front, instinctively stepped back and covered his ears.

I grabbed both his arms and pulled them away so he couldn’t cover his ears, then shouted again.

“Betray the Layton Family? I am the mistress of this house! How dare you insult the family in front of me-”

“L-let go!”

“Do you think I’ll forgive you-!”

Aah-!

The sound was so loud that tree branches and grass swayed violently around us.

To compare the sensation, it was like putting your ear against a human-sized speaker.

‘This should be enough!’

My ears were ringing and my throat hurt. Perhaps because I hadn’t shouted in a long time, I was so short of oxygen that my vision was spinning.

“Elder Brother!”

The first to regain her senses was the woman.

Seemingly greatly shocked, she staggered toward Bean, who looked dazed.

‘I’d like to shout once more, but…’

Perhaps because I exceeded its capacity, the jewelry attached to the necklace shattered.

Now all that remained was to hope he had heard this sound.

I pushed Bean toward the woman.

Fortunately, Bean wasn’t a superhuman like the other assassins, so he was pushed back helplessly.

The woman hurriedly caught Bean, and I immediately turned around and ran toward the forest.

“Stop!”

I too felt my feet heavy due to a headache so severe it made me nauseous.

Gritting my teeth, I grabbed my skirt and ran through the forest.

But unlike Bean, the Woman was an excellent assassin.

She caught up behind me in an instant.

“Got you!”

“Ugh…!”

She grabbed my hair.

“Ha, haha- Did you think you could escape? Damn it, forget the request or whatever, I won’t let this slide. How dare you, to our Elder Brother…!”

She reached into her chest and pulled out a short Short Blade.

Thinking I should prepare to take at least one stab to the stomach, I gritted my teeth and braced for the coming pain.

“I never expected to take on this kind of role.”

Just then, the voice I had been hoping for came from behind me.

“Huh?”

Only now realizing the situation, the Woman hastily released my hair and stepped back.

At the same time, a Silver Sword swept through the space where her arm had been.

If she had been even a moment later, her arm would have been severed, and the Woman, now pale as death, leaped backward.

In her place, a Man appeared before me.

“Quick reflexes. Are you the middle finger?”

“You, you are…”

The owner of the Silver Sword was none other than Kenneth.

Having run quite a long distance, his back was soaked with sweat even without his Armor.

Looking at his wet back where the shape of his muscles was visible, I muttered in an admiring voice.

“Oh, you were like a prince on a white horse.”

“…If I hear such praise, I’ll die.”

Die? By whose hand?

At my puzzled gaze, Kenneth cleared his throat briefly with a cough.

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