I’m a Mother-in-Law, but I Dislike Conflict with My Daughter-in-Law - Chapter 259

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I’m a Mother-in-Law, But I Don’t Want Family Conflicts Episode 259 Special Side Story

“What’s that, Helene?”

Wilhelmina pointed at the man Helene had set down with a displeased expression.

Helene briefly examined the man’s condition, then answered in an indifferent voice.

“The First Emperor. The Fairy King said he was my trial.”

“Was the trial perhaps fighting?”

“Yes. Since I wanted a perfect victory, it took a little longer.”

What on earth was this about?

Titania looked back and forth between Helene and the Emperor with a dumbfounded expression.

Even with the Sun’s Protection, the Emperor was the continent’s finest swordsman. His swordsmanship that had massacred the Western Region’s knights was still vivid in her memory, yet she had fought and defeated such an Emperor alone?

To the three speechless people, Helene spoke as if making an excuse.

“I didn’t win from the start. Since you don’t die in the Dream World, it’s the result of dozens of re-challenges.”

‘So in the end, you still won?’

In a duel in this world where there was no death, the one whose spirit broke first would be defeated.

In other words, the Emperor had been broken by Helene’s will.

A Noble Lady breaking the Emperor who had defeated hundreds and thousands of knights. Titania was at a loss for words.

“Then, that person over there is…”

Helene wasn’t surprised even seeing the giant Titania. Rather, she looked around at the snow-covered world and deduced her identity.

“First Duke, Lady Titania. It’s my first time meeting you.”

“Y-yes.”

The feeling was quite different from what she had heard in Wilhelmina’s explanation.

She had heard she was a strict but actually kind daughter-in-law, but seeing her in person, she felt the spirit of a warrior who had rolled around on battlefields.

“So what conversation are you having now?”

“Ah, Helene. The situation is…”

When Helene wondered what the situation was, Mikhail approached and briefly explained. A flash of interest appeared in Helene’s eyes.

“So I just need to receive forgiveness from Lady Titania.”

“That’s why Mother is currently…”

“How about using the Emperor?”

“Huh?”

Helene shouldered the Emperor and brought him before Titania. Then she threw him down on the floor again. Having suffered such terrible treatment, the unconscious Emperor’s face had turned pale.

“If you need a target for revenge, I recommend using this Emperor. He’s quite durable, so he’s perfect for venting anger.”

At the rather harsh expression, Wilhelmina asked in an incredulous voice.

“…Helene, hasn’t your personality changed a bit?”

“Has it?”

Helene tilted her head as if she didn’t really know.

Then Titania spoke in a voice only Wilhelmina could hear.

“In this world, one’s true nature is strongly expressed. That’s also why it’s difficult to lie.”

“So that’s Helene’s true nature?”

“To some extent.”

Wilhelmina seemed to feel complicated emotions and subtly averted her eyes.

‘That aside, revenge…’

Titania quietly watched Mikhail and Helene. Mikhail wiped the blood from Helene’s cheek, and Helene continued to stay alert, saying the Emperor could wake up at any moment.

Even though the Layton Household had to seek revenge, she couldn’t feel any anger or hatred from them.

‘The mother-in-law who stood boldly before me, the daughter-in-law who threw the First Emperor like prey, and…’

Her descendant who, despite suffering from a powerful curse, did his best to protect his family.

Titania closed her eyes and calmed her heart.

Then, Wilhelmina, who noticed her change, spoke.

“Titania, you…”

“Yes, Wilhelmina. You are right.”

At that moment, warmth came to the world that had been filled with snow.

The snow gradually melted away, and the gray sky returned to a sky blue light.

Spring was beginning.

“Once, I wished for my revenge to continue forever. As much as I lost my immortality, I wished for you all to bear immortal suffering as well. But…”

Warm sunlight shone down from the bright sky, and grass sprouted on the floor where the snow had disappeared. The three people were mesmerized by the beautiful sight they couldn’t take their eyes off.

The spring energy that had changed the world like that now began to gather around Mikhail.

“I no longer wish for my revenge to interfere with your happiness.”

They were an attractive family.

To Titania, who could no longer return as either human or fairy, they were a family so lovely it was dazzling.

‘Didn’t Wilhelmina say she admired the nobility she couldn’t have while watching Mikhail and Helene?’

Titania could finally understand that emotion now.

‘I too wanted to have a family like yours.’

Titania realized her way had been wrong. Sometimes stern advice and affection make a family stronger.

Just as Wilhelmina scolded Helene, Helene rebelled against Wilhelmina, and Mikhail mediated between the two, Titania should have learned a different way of love.

She realized too late that giving wasn’t the only form of love.

‘If I had refused more firmly back then, would the result have been different?’

She looked down at the sprawled Emperor.

Though she knew it was a futile assumption, if an opportunity came to change all her choices, this time she would surely refuse him. And she would boldly say:

‘I love the people. I cannot love you.’

…like that.

“Mikhail. My descendant.”

She called Mikhail her descendant for the first time.

Mikhail, who had been enveloped in the warm spring energy, straightened his posture and looked up at Titania.

“Yes, please speak. Titania… no, Duke Layton.”

Titania smiled faintly.

Body temperature began to circulate in her pale cheeks.

Mikhail knelt down and listened carefully to her voice.

“I will accept your apology. And I… forgive the Layton Family.”

The spring energy seeped into Mikhail’s body. At the same time, Mikhail felt the strange pressure that had been weighing down his shoulders disappear.

The curse that seemed like it would last forever was finally disappearing.

“Your child’s curse will also disappear. Hereafter, Layton shall be freed from the fairy’s curse.”

“I express my gratitude.”

“However, remember this.”

Titania lowered her voice.

“That the fairy’s curse has disappeared means that the Layton Family’s special divine power has also vanished. From now on, the Layton Family must live as pure humans without the Sun’s Protection or the Fairy’s Blessing.”

“It was power too excessive for humans. I am grateful that you are taking it back.”

It was sincerity that felt free of falsehood.

At Mikhail’s genuine gratitude, Titania almost smiled unconsciously.

“Then that is good. Mikhail, I shall forgive all your sins and permit you to return as an ordinary human.”

White light burst forth from Mikhail’s body.

And shortly after, Mikhail disappeared from his spot.

“Mikhail!”

When startled Wilhelmina tried to look for him, Titania spoke in a calm voice.

“Do not worry. He has simply awakened from the dream and returned to reality.”

“Then the curse is really…”

“Gone. Tomorrow you will be able to greet a refreshing morning.”

Wilhelmina and Helene simultaneously let out sighs of relief. They seemed not to have thought the curse would disappear so easily.

Watching the two of them, Titania spoke.

“Do you two desire nothing? As a final gift, I could grant a small wish or so.”

The two women looked at each other. Then they shook their heads.

“We decline.”

“It’s fine. Last time Orb said the same thing – that receiving unnecessary favors from fairies would also be problematic.”

At Helene’s firm answer and Wilhelmina’s response with added commentary, Titania let out a laugh. It was a fitting response.

Then, perhaps noticing the meaning behind the words ‘final gift,’ Wilhelmina carefully asked.

“Come to think of it, do you have any message for Orb?”

Without explanation, she understood that Orb was a past companion, Oberon. Titania recalled his playful manner of speaking.

“It’s fine. We already shared sufficient farewells. Just by arranging this occasion, I was able to confirm his affection.”

This space was a place for Mikhail’s trial, but at the same time, it was an opportunity to liberate Titania.

Wilhelmina voiced the question she had been carrying all along.

“As I thought, this space isn’t just a dream…”

“Did the Desert Lord tell you? As you expected, this place is the Boundary Between Life and Death. It’s a kind of afterlife reached through the entrance called dreams.”

Wilhelmina sighed, saying “as I thought.”

When she heard Mikhail’s explanation that they were meeting the souls of dead people, she had expected this to some degree.

Titania felt that Wilhelmina’s appearance seemed somehow awkward.

“What’s wrong? Does this space have some meaning?”

“No, it’s not that…”

She pondered for a long time before opening her mouth.

“…I want to know if a child I know has ever come to this place.”

“A child…”

“It’s a child I once saved. I couldn’t see until the end and closed my eyes…”

When Wilhelmina was still a teacher, she threw away her life to protect one child. Just before closing her eyes, she confirmed that the student was alive, but she still sometimes felt anxious thinking that something might have gone wrong.

Though she hadn’t told Helene and Mikhail, Wilhelmina was still steadily searching around the world for any possible reincarnated individuals.

If that child had also died like herself, wouldn’t she be in this world somewhere?

Titania said with a smile.

“Then, let’s make your wish to confirm whether that child passed through this place.”

“Would that be alright?”

“Is that okay?”

Titania closed her eyes.

Titania closed her eyes.

“She never came here. But her voice remains.”

“Her voice…”

“You’ve never come. But your voice remains.”

Titania snapped her fingers. Then a familiar voice could be heard from somewhere.

“It seems like he crossed over by chance while facing death… Hmm, it’s in your language so I don’t know what it means. Listen to it yourself.”

[Teacher.]

[Teacher.]

[Teacher, in your next life, you must, must be happy. Not someone who suffers, gets ignored, gets divorced suddenly, but like the novels I love…]

It seemed like the surrounding setting was a funeral.

The young girl seemed to take a deep breath, and her words were cut off.

[No, even if it’s not like a novel, even if it’s not interesting, you must be happy. Don’t forget my advice wherever you are. You remember my lessons, right? If you reincarnate like we talked about, you must keep your promise.]

The girl’s words trailed off, as if she had taken a sharp intake of breath.

[So, please…]

Wilhelmina bit her lip. Helene approached cautiously and gently patted her back.

Even though the language was different, Helene and Titania could feel it.

[Please meet me again next time. Even then, please be my teacher.]

The girl’s voice was mixed with tears.

Even though they spoke different languages, Helene and Titania could feel it.

[Please meet me again next time. And then, please be my teacher again.]

That her words contained respect and affection that would never change.

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