I’m a Mother-in-Law, but I Dislike Conflict with My Daughter-in-Law - Chapter 85

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I’m a Mother-in-Law, But I Don’t Want Family Conflicts Episode 85

 

‘What…!’

 

Realizing he had been insulted, his face turned bright red.

 

‘I just said that because I thought she was pitiful! Even if it wasn’t me, she would want someone’s help…!’

 

‘She never asked for help first. Did she even say she wanted to be protected?’

 

‘Th-that’s…’

 

The man whose complexion turned red and blue couldn’t bring himself to speak, breathing roughly.

 

Rohan clicked his tongue briefly and continued speaking.

 

‘Don’t judge people as you please. If you’re interested in her, then be honest about it. Don’t look down on her under the pretense of helping.’

 

In fact, the bystanders had noticed that the man had feelings for Wilhelmina.

 

He was particularly interested in women who were being bullied or in unfortunate circumstances.

 

Of course, the outcome of that interest was never good.

 

When women escaped from misfortune or began to stand on their own, he would cast them aside without regret.

 

It was a shallow view of love, just like his personality.

 

That’s why Rohan didn’t welcome Wilhelmina’s name coming from his mouth.

 

‘Don’t define her in such a way… that’s what I thought.’

 

It was painful to see a strong person’s worth diminished by shallow standards.

 

‘And if you really wanted to help, you should have reached out before that incident happened.’

 

‘I didn’t know such a thing would happen!’

 

‘That’s a lie. Your fiancée must have been one of the ringleaders.’

 

‘How did you…’

 

Rohan sighed.

 

The man was in a position where he couldn’t not know the full story of the incident.

 

Even if he didn’t incite his fiancée, he certainly deliberately turned a blind eye.

 

‘If you turned a blind eye, you’re an accomplice. Don’t act superior while pretending to help.’

 

Rohan’s red eyes gazed at the man and his bystanders.

 

‘If you have feelings for her, express them honestly. Her resistance isn’t something to look down upon with your petty gaze.’

 

At the unexpectedly firm lecture, the man who couldn’t contain his anger moved his lips.

 

Unable to deny that he had feelings for her, he searched for excuses and sneered mockingly.

 

‘Rohanos, are you interested in her too? Haha! No wonder, it’s like a wolf taking a southern beggar as his bride….’

 

‘H-hey!’

 

The bystanders tried to stop the man who was about to cross the line, but….

 

‘Shut- your mouth.’

 

At that moment, Rohan’s hand grabbed the man’s jaw.

 

The startled man struggled desperately to free himself from Rohan’s grip, but it was useless against his trained strength.

 

Unable to argue back, he had chosen such a childish line.

 

Rohan frowned and spoke in a low voice.

 

‘I didn’t oppose you because I’m interested in her. It’s because your view of love is that pathetic.’

 

‘Mmph, mmph-!’

 

‘I can guess how you judge me. I also know you curse me behind my back, calling me a bastard with ten tails.’

 

With a crack, the sound of his jaw dislocating, the man expressed his pain with rough breathing.

 

The more he resisted, the deeper Rohan’s fingers dug in.

 

‘I’ve tolerated you so far because the Imperial Palace’s eyes are bothersome, but that doesn’t mean I’ll agree with your insults. So….’

 

Rohan threw the man toward the bystanders.

 

The faces of his companions who hurriedly supported the man turned pale.

 

Sharp magic power flowed from Rohan’s body as if it would devour them.

 

‘Don’t discuss family houses in front of me, and don’t ask for my opinion on your stupid one-sided love.’

 

After shaking off his hand that had gotten sweaty from touching the man’s face, Rohan withdrew his magic power.

 

As if mocking the Academy rule that magic power shouldn’t be used without permission, the magic power slowly faded while leaving traces.

 

One of the companions who was quick-witted hurriedly helped the man up.

 

‘Hey, let’s just go.’

 

‘Let go! I’m not done yet…!’

 

‘Don’t you get it? There are no eyes here.’

 

The man was about to snap back something just before turning around, but he hesitated at his companion’s words and stepped back.

 

He realized that the Imperial Palace’s eyes that usually protected them weren’t present here.

 

They left behind common lines like ‘we’ll see about this’ and disappeared to the other side of the garden.

 

Rohan, who had no intention of following them anyway, just stood still and watched their retreating figures.

 

‘…Idiots.’

 

After they all disappeared, Rohan sighed and ran his hand through his hair.

 

It was pathetic that he had to study alongside such riffraff.

 

And it was ridiculous that he couldn’t properly put a man who insulted women in his place due to his own circumstances.

 

‘Because I haven’t become the official heir yet.’

 

At that time, Rohan had only recently joined the succession battle and hadn’t properly established his position.

 

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he was the weakest faction among the Venice Ducal House heirs, so he couldn’t carelessly make enemies of influential nobles.

 

Just as he was feeling pathetic about his own powerlessness, that’s when.

 

She appeared.

 

‘….’

 

Unable to believe his eyes for a moment, Rohan looked at her, Wilhelmina, with an uncharacteristically dazed expression.

 

She appeared from the large bushes by the roadside.

 

Like a rabbit appearing in a fairy tale, she poked just her head out from between the bushes.

 

When he met her navy blue hair disheveled with tree branches and grass, and her deep, unreadable eyes, Rohan momentarily forgot even to breathe.

 

He was surprised by her sudden appearance, but at the same time….

 

‘I wondered if she had heard everything.’

 

In that moment, the lines he had spoken and his actions flashed quickly through his mind.

 

Age-appropriate worries about whether he had acted like he knew her when they’d never even talked, or whether he’d given unwanted help, swirled endlessly in his head.

 

So just as he was about to make a clumsy excuse.

 

She smiled.

 

Without pretense, she lifted the corners of her mouth, squinted her eyes playfully, and smiled brightly and lovingly.

 

Without any leisure to think of flowery words, he was captivated by Wilhelmina’s smile.

 

‘Thank you for scolding them for me.’

 

‘Uh….’

 

‘Those guys wouldn’t listen no matter what I said. But it’s fortunate they seemed scared of your words.’

 

‘That….’

 

He could only move his lips but couldn’t even answer.

 

His heart was pounding, his hands tensed up for no reason, and from his neck to his face felt as hot as if lava had been poured on him, making him gasp for breath.

 

He put all his strength into acting with an expressionless face.

 

‘I didn’t know why I was so flustered back then.’

 

Now that he was seeing this dream, he could understand.

 

If asked when he fell in love at first sight, he was certain it was this moment.

 

Even if asked to pick one reason why he fell for her, it wouldn’t be easy.

 

Her face poking out from between the bushes was adorable.

 

He couldn’t believe that she, who had been glaring at their classmates with the expression of a hunter stalking prey, was now smiling harmlessly at him. He liked that she spoke to him in a friendly manner.

 

The way she sincerely thanked him without any ulterior motives was cute.

 

Her unexpected appearance was impressive.

 

The grass blade attached to her ear was adorable.

 

I was captivated by every scene she showed me.

 

‘I’ll repay you when I get the chance. Thank you once again.’

 

I just did what I had to do, he tried to act cool.

 

‘It’s almost dinner time, so I’ll be going now.’

 

He should have recited some cliché line like let’s have tea together next time.

 

‘Goodbye!’

 

‘…Goodbye.’

 

But all he could do was wave his hand weakly.

 

It was fortunate that his bright red ears were hidden thanks to the sunset.

 

He could see her duck her head back into the bushes and run toward the girls’ dormitory with quick steps.

 

The last words Rohan muttered while blankly watching her leave were a foolish question.

 

‘So… why did you appear here?’

 

He still doesn’t know the reason. It was always like that.

 

Wilhelmina was always someone who exceeded his expectations.

 

With that question, the world began to turn black again.

 

It seemed like a sign that the dream was about to end.

 

At the same time, Rohan realized why this dream was a gift.

 

‘Memory Protection Magic was cast on this memory.’

 

At Orb’s consideration, who knew everything, he let out a bitter smile.

 

‘Don’t forget, is that it.’

 

The Fairy King who couldn’t forget the memory of his wife Titania and lived his entire life in regret and despair.

 

The reason his records remained in the Eastern Region, Venice Family was simple.

 

Because he wanted to erase Titania’s memory and dabbled with the Curse of Oblivion.

 

Since the Curse of Oblivion was passed down only to the bloodline of the Venice Ducal House, the Fairy King couldn’t learn it.

 

According to ancient books, when he left the Venice Family, he left behind a poem filled with disappointment: ‘Foolish eccentrics who sacrifice memories to enjoy miracles-‘

 

And that curse was also passed down to Rohan.

 

Orb protected this memory while simultaneously telling Rohan.

 

[Don’t regret like me. Don’t lose your memories to some curse.]

 

It was a gift telling him not to forget this scene where he fell for Wilhelmina, no matter what other memories he might sacrifice.

 

Since he thought of Wilhelmina in comparison to his own wife, perhaps he also considered Rohan as his past self.

 

“Whew…”

 

As he began to wake from his dream, the familiar scent of water greeted him.

 

The vast lake, the peaceful sky, and beneath it all, the uniquely beautiful blue light filled his eyes.

 

Having just regained consciousness, she was looking around with hazy eyes.

 

Even after enduring so many hardships, she was still beautiful.

 

Rohan realized once again that he was the only one who needed to change.

 

‘I won’t make mistakes this time.’

 

Just as he had learned too late that she had headed to the Western Region, he would never again make the mistake of chasing after her one step behind.

 

He vowed to do everything in his power to ensure Wilhelmina would never again recall that day when she cursed her own fate.

 

[Yes, if you lose her again, I’ll take her away myself. Don’t regret it like I do, Wolf.]

 

From across the lake, it seemed as though faint laughter could be heard.

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