The Baby Raising A Devil - Chapter 104

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Chapter 104

 

“Is it really true?”

 

When Lord Rain lightly nodded his head, Duchess Valois’s expression changed.

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

Lord Rain glanced around the hall lightly and whispered to Duchess Valois.

 

“We have much to discuss privately.”

 

“Fine.”

 

The Duchess folded her fan and smiled mysteriously.

 

* * *

 

It was a full week after summoning the Military Genius of the Century before my physical condition improved.

 

Linda, the maid by my side, laughed cheerfully and asked.

 

“You seem energetic today.”

 

“Yeah!”

 

“The weather has gotten cooler too, would you like to take a walk in the garden?”

 

“No. I want to stay in my room.”

 

There was work piled up. I needed to check the trading company documents, and hear reports from the guards and Seria about their surveillance of Valois.

 

This was the perfect opportunity to bring down the Valois House, yet I had meaninglessly let a whole week slip by. I felt like beating the ground in frustration over the wasted time.

 

“Then shall I prepare some cool juice?”

 

“Good!”

 

Linda instructed Laura to bring lemon iced tea, and quick-handed Laura soon made delicious iced tea and brought it over.

 

The sound of ice clinking in the glass cup was pleasant to hear.

 

I grabbed the straw and sipped the cool iced tea.

 

“Our Young Lady eats everything so adorably.”

 

When the Three Territory Maids sighed “Haahng…” while staring at me, the Imperial Capital Mansion Employees flinched.

 

I sent a benevolent look to the Imperial Capital Mansion Employees that said ‘I understand everything.’

 

Dubbled only hired employees based purely on ability. Therefore, to become a high-ranking employee at the territorial castle, one had to endure power struggles in what was essentially a demon realm.

 

My exclusive Three Maids held very high positions in that territorial castle, entertaining distinguished guests, so there seemed to be quite many people who admired them.

 

If the superiors you admire were spacing out and acting lovesick, I would be surprised too.

 

Even I, who had grown accustomed to their iron-clad infatuation over 5 years, still got startled sometimes, so how flustered must they be.

 

Only Laura, the strongest rival among the capital employees, looked fondly at the Three Territory Maids who were kneading my hands while making ecstatic expressions.

 

Then Laura said “Oh, right.”

 

“Have you heard about the interesting rumor going around lately?”

 

“Rumor?”

 

When I asked, she nodded her head.

 

“They say Duchess Valois has fallen head over heels for Lord Rain.”

 

Among the three territory maids, Linda, who was the fastest with gossip, asked, “Lord Rain?”

 

“You mean Lord Rain, the one who deals in art?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“But why ‘Sir’? Is he a knight?”

 

“No. It’s like a nickname used among young people. Lord Rain is very popular! They say he and Lady Javelin are called a power couple.”

 

I widened my eyes.

 

“There can’t be another person in the world as wonderful as Aunt.”

 

At my firm words, a soft chuckle came from the doorway.

 

“Aunt!”

 

Aunt, who was holding a medicine bottle and candy in one hand, smiled brightly and approached.

 

“What kind words.”

 

“I really mean it though?”

 

When I tilted my head, she patted my hair and sat on the sofa across from me.

 

“But, Aunt. What’s that?”

 

When I looked at the medicine bottle, Aunt placed the medicine bottle and candy on the sofa table.

 

“Digestive medicine. In case you overate again.”

 

I already have a better appetite than other children, but when I’m not feeling well, I eat several times more than that.

 

Two days ago, I kept eating while avoiding Father and my older brothers’ eyes, and eventually got indigestion, turning the mansion upside down.

 

The maids spoke for me with bright smiles.

 

“It’s fine. She only had three plates of meat today.”

 

“Only three plates?”

 

Aunt made a serious expression.

 

“That’s much less than usual. Maybe she should see a doctor. Having no appetite—”

 

“Wha? (What?)”

 

While Aunt was talking with the maids, I had stuffed two large candies in my mouth, making my cheeks puffed up and my pronunciation completely slurred.

 

“—doesn’t seem to be the case.”

 

“…?”

 

The maids groaned “Haang…” again while covering their cheeks, and Aunt chuckled while patting my head.

 

“Eating well is good. Children should eat well.”

 

I giggled under Aunt’s touch, then went “Oh!” and looked at Laura.

 

“Duchess Valois fell for Lord Rain?”

 

“Not just fell for him, but completely head over heels. House Valois is very picky about who they associate with.”

 

That’s right.

 

Duke Valois wouldn’t even deal with central nobles if their family history was short.

 

He would be horrified if his sons associated with noble children who didn’t meet his standards.

 

When I nodded, Laura’s eyes lit up as she continued.

 

“There are rumors that Lord Rain is a loan shark. Naturally, the Duke hated his wife associating with such a person, but the Duchess, well…!”

 

Everyone in my room focused on Laura with curious faces.

 

“She ran away from home!”

 

“Th-the Duchess?”

 

The Duchess, who was so terrified of people’s gazes, openly ran away from home?

 

“…Then where is Duchess Valois now?”

 

She must not have a single penny left since even her personal funds were all spent on the medium-range teleportation circle development costs.

 

“She’s staying at Lord Rain’s mansion.”

 

Even Aunt let out a hollow laugh.

 

“How surprising. Lord Rain… What kind of person must he be.”

 

“People are pointing fingers at Duke Valois. Lord Rain helped when the family was about to collapse. As much as 3 million francs.”

 

I screamed in shock.

 

“3 million?!”

 

He spent 3 million francs on Valois?

 

My face hardened stiffly.

 

‘Wait, then their financial crisis has been resolved now.’

 

Of course, it couldn’t solve everything, but it would be enough to last a couple of months.

 

I pressed my forehead.

 

‘If I’m not careful, things could go wrong.’

 

* * *

 

Duchess Valois let out a pained moan as she held up a dress in front of the mirror. Lord Rain, who was watching her with a gentle smile, asked.

 

“Does it not please you?”

 

Duchess Valois cleared her throat and handed the dress to an employee.

 

“Melbaine always makes dresses that perfectly suit a noble lady’s taste.”

 

“Next time, I’m thinking of asking Sharon to make the Duchess’s dress.”

 

“…What you bought from Melbaine’s shop this time alone must have been quite expensive.”

 

When she looked at him with subtle eyes, Lord Rain shrugged and leaned against the wall.

 

“If I can prepare clothing befitting a beautiful noble lady, how could I begrudge a few coins? Ah, I’ve also prepared several types of accessories.”

 

When Lord Rain pulled the bell cord, employees carrying luxurious boxes entered in a line.

 

From necklaces with large diamonds hanging like grape clusters, to beautiful ruby bracelets with deep, rich colors.

 

They were filled with ultra-expensive jewelry that she couldn’t even dream of having while living as a duchess.

 

Duchess Valois, her face flushed with excitement, tried on the accessories and said.

 

“I feel sorry for always just receiving things…”

 

“Since your household became noisy because of me, consider it an apology.”

 

“What are you saying! It’s all my shameless husband’s fault. After receiving such money from you, he doesn’t even know gratitude…”

 

“Please speak well of me to the Duke. I requested a meeting before, but the Duke still seems to find me disagreeable.”

 

“Of course. Where could you find someone as good as Lord Rain? I plan to return home soon and tell my husband about you.”

 

“I trust only in Duchess Valois.”

 

Seeing Lord Rain gently lift the corners of his mouth, the Duchess smiled with satisfaction.

 

Just then, an employee that Lord Rain had rescued approached with quick steps.

 

“Duchess. Madame Georges requests a meeting.”

 

“She came barging in without notice? How rude. Tell her I’m not feeling well and it’s difficult to receive visitors.”

 

Then Lord Rain, who had been leaning against the wall, placed a splendid necklace around the Duchess’s neck and said.

 

“Don’t worry about that and go meet her.”

 

“But….”

 

The reason Madame Georges had chased them all the way here was obvious.

 

Duchess Valois had once secretly spread rumors about the medium-range teleportation formation to her and asked for money.

 

Thinking she could receive substantial interest from Valois once the medium-range teleportation formation sales began, Madame Georges had quickly lent money without her husband’s knowledge.

 

But the medium-range teleportation formation was a complete failure, and the anxious Madame Georges demanded repayment every time they met.

 

“I’ll take care of the money for you. I was planning to dispose of one of my gem mines anyway.”

 

“Surely not for my sake?”

 

“If it can help House Valois, it’s not a waste. Send documents to the creditors saying you’ll repay the money within a few days.”

 

“…Good heavens.”

 

The Duchess’s eyes filled with tears of gratitude.

 

“Don’t antagonize the leaders of the social circle. Our enemy is someone else, isn’t it.”

 

“That’s right. That fake.”

 

Duchess Valois bit her lips tightly. Lord Rain whispered in a gentle voice.

 

“While you’re meeting Madame Georges, tell her about what’s been happening. How much the Duchess has suffered because of that fake.”

 

“Yes….”

 

To the Duchess, Lord Rain was like a gift sent from heaven for her pitiful self.

 

Just by staying near Lord Rain, difficult matters were resolved instantly, she could enjoy all sorts of luxuries, and even Duke Valois couldn’t move freely in front of her.

 

As a result, she came to depend on Lord Rain for everything.

 

From meeting people to even trivial matters like purchasing items, she would ask Lord Rain’s opinion on everything and move according to her will.

 

“Tomorrow, let’s go somewhere to lift your spirits.”

 

“Lift my spirits?”

 

“I hear horse racing is quite entertaining.”

 

“But I don’t have that kind of money….”

 

When Lord Rain raised her eyebrow as if to say what was there to worry about when she was here, Duchess Valois smiled brightly.

 

“I’ll go meet Madame Georges.”

 

Lord Rain bowed her head lightly and stepped aside to clear the way.

 

After Duchess Valois left the room humming, the employees packed the Duchess’s belongings and left the room.

 

As soon as the room became quiet, the man in black tailcoat approached her.

 

“The bird has taken the bait on the sandpit.”

 

At these signal-like words, the corners of Lord Rain’s mouth rose.

 

“Lady Dubbled?”

 

“An elderly gentleman was with her as well.”

 

“Bring them.”

 

At her command with a cold smile, the man in tailcoat left the room.

 

And not long after, a child in a robe and the Chairman of Dubbled Council of Elders entered through the door.

 

“It’s an honor that you’ve come to this humble place.”

 

“Dismiss the people. We have things to discuss.”

 

When the Chairman glanced at the employees who had brought me, Lord Rain signaled to them with her eyes.

 

Soon, with a thud! the massive door closed and the noise from outside was completely blocked out.

 

Leblaine, who had removed the hood of her robe, frowned.

 

“Who told you to lend out 3 million francs! I said to make it 2 million.”

 

Lord Rain drooped his eyebrows and quickly clung to the child’s waist.

 

“Don’t be angry, Master! I was wrong!”

 

Leblaine looked at her sniffling Ball-jointed Doll Rain and let out a sigh, “Oh my.”

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