The Baby Raising A Devil - Chapter 113

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Chapter 113

 

In the preliminaries, Zachary was clearly different from the other soldiers, no matter who looked at him.

 

Those who watched the mock battle spread rumors, so even those who hadn’t experienced his prowess firsthand would feel a sense of crisis.

 

The Suheil Forces were like that. They were startled out of their wits.

 

‘That’s understandable.’

 

Even our own soldiers only learned that Zachary would be deployed this morning.

 

“The saying ‘walls have ears’ didn’t come about for nothing.”

 

Those were Zachary’s words.

 

I agree. In the Imperial Capital, it’s useless to only be careful of people outside the family house. There are seagulls carrying rumors even within the mansion.

 

I knew this particularly well, as I received various rumors from Laura through employees of other noble houses.

 

Not only our soldiers, but even the Imperial Palace, which was notified of Zachary’s deployment along with the aura verification results just before the mock battle, was greatly surprised. So how flustered must the Suheil Forces be?

 

Zachary, who came galloping on horseback, swung his giant spear and broke the formation of the Suheil Forces surrounding the building.

 

“Take cover!”

 

He shouted and came crashing through the window with a loud crash!! sound, then swept me up in his arms.

 

I looked at him with an incredulous expression.

 

Unless he was a fool, there was no reason to deliberately crash through a window into the heart of enemy territory to save me.

 

Zachary is clever, so there’s no way he wouldn’t know how inefficient and dangerous this was.

 

When I glanced outside the window, sure enough, new recording stones were floating in the air above the building where we were trapped.

 

So this is…

 

‘All just something he’s doing to look cool by himself.’

 

I looked at him with coldly cooled eyes.

 

“He needs to get beaten up by Lea more to come to his senses.”

 

“Please tell them you believed I would save you if you went outside.”

 

He grinned after even specifying the lines.

 

“How are we going to get out!”

 

“There’s a plan for everything.”

 

As soon as he finished speaking, a roar could be heard from far away, followed by screams bursting out.

 

“Aaaah─! It’s a monster from Mount Redgus!”

 

Monster?

 

I looked at Zachary in surprise.

 

“Mount Redgus isn’t part of the mock battle zone. Did you go outside?”

 

“Of course not. I lured them in.”

 

“How?”

 

“I starved them completely before the mock battle. I sprinkled pig blood and chicken blood that monsters love over here. So the hungry ones would come in.”

 

“Isn’t that against the rules…?”

 

“It wasn’t summoned with a magical tool, and according to the war game rules, everything within the designated area can be utilized. What’s wrong with that?”

 

…That’s true.

 

Since Mount Redgus is adjacent to Dubbled Territory, it would be difficult to find fault if we simply explained it as ‘Dubbled’s soldiers were trying to clear monsters from the vicinity to protect the mansion before the war game.’

 

“Most importantly, who would dare raise objections against us when Duke Dubbled is standing firmly behind us?”

 

I’m the one who has Duke Dubbled as a father, but Zachary uses that connection more efficiently.

 

I shook my head from side to side, and Zachary shouted toward the window.

 

“Throw!”

 

Our soldiers holding pouch-like objects hurled them toward the Suheil Forces as if playing ball.

 

Thud! Thud!

 

Every time a pouch struck the Suheil Forces, a strong smell of blood wafted through the air.

 

‘Chicken blood and pig blood!’

 

The monsters targeted the blood-soaked Suheil Forces, and they fled in complete panic.

 

In the meantime, Zachary and I deliberately, of all things, purposely leaped through the window and leisurely headed toward our troops.

 

In contrast, the Suheil Forces had to run frantically to avoid the monsters, and eventually they were gasping for breath, exhausted.

 

Some tried to fight back in the middle, but it wasn’t enough.

 

Creatures classified as monsters rather than beasts cannot be dealt with using ordinary weapons.

 

They could only be defeated by forming a subjugation force that included mages or priests, or with special sacred relics.

 

They probably had mages on their side too, but mages are naturally weaker in combat compared to knights. No mage would be foolish enough to step forward alone when their formation had completely collapsed and there was no cover.

 

Our soldiers giggled as they watched the Suheil Forces exhaust themselves and collapse on their own.

 

Since they weren’t supposed to die according to the rules, I stepped in with my divine power.

 

* * *

 

“Good heavens…”

 

A noble watching the magic mirror let out an exclamation.

 

Not a single person wasn’t focused on the screen.

 

On the screen, a young lady about half the size of most knights was drawing a magic circle.

 

The Dubbled forces showed completely different unity compared to the Suheil Forces. With perfect defense, they gave Leblaine enough time to cast her spell, and the formation floating in the air was indescribably massive and intricate.

 

“Is such a thing possible at that age?”

 

The Emperor asked the court wizard. The mage swallowed dryly.

 

“As far as I know, she’s unique.”

 

The hall fell silent, and someone murmured.

 

“Child of Fate…”

 

The Daughter of God who would protect the Empire.

 

Who on earth had criticized that child as fake?

 

Who were those ignorant people who had pointed fingers at her, calling her just a lucky child who couldn’t use divine power?

 

People looked at the Cardinal who had abruptly stood up as soon as the magic circle appeared in the air.

 

The Cardinal’s eyes, which had never wavered in any situation, were trembling slightly.

 

After whispering a few words with the accompanying priest, he immediately left his seat. His destination was clearly the Papal Court. To announce that the Child of Fate they had considered fake was actually the true Daughter of God.

 

Everything up to this point was proceeding according to Leblaine’s plan.

 

Having driven away the monsters, Leblaine gazed intently at the recording stone glittering in the air.

 

‘Now, even if we engage in full-scale war with Valois, the Temple won’t be able to easily intervene since they’ll be too busy watching me.’

 

Let them rack their brains wondering whether it’s real or fake. Just like I did in my first life.

 

‘While you’re all confused and can’t get your bearings, I’ll crush Valois.’

 

Leblaine smiled a bright, genuine smile from deep within.

 

After that, Leblaine’s forces captured all of the Suheil Forces, who had lost their horses and lacked stamina.

 

It was an undeniably perfect victory.

 

It was the moment when the youngest winner in the history of mock battles was born.

 

* * *

 

Four days after winning the mock battle.

 

I and the twenty soldiers who had participated in the mock battle with me marched through the Imperial Capital, showing off our might.

 

“Sir Zachary!”

 

“Zachary! The strongest boy knight!”

 

The one who clearly stood out was Zachary.

 

Despite achieving such merit and having his skills recognized, he maintained a humble and serious attitude.

 

There are many skilled people, but very few who possess both skill and character. And such people always become popular. Zachary’s popularity soared to the sky.

 

“Kup… puhup… kook…”

 

Little do they know what a goofball he is.

 

“People will hear you.”

 

When I spoke with displeasure, Zachary quickly straightened his expression and stood up straight. But his eyes were incredibly smug.

 

After finishing the march, our soldiers enjoyed the honor of receiving laurel wreaths from none other than the Imperial Knight Commander, and as for me, the participant…

 

“The appearance of a new hero in the Empire!”

 

The Emperor personally placed the laurel wreath on my head.

 

He laughed heartily and patted my shoulder.

 

“Come visit the Imperial Palace often. I have many things I’m curious about regarding you.”

 

“It’s an honor, Your Majesty!”

 

I smiled innocently and charmingly like a child.

 

After that, we held a victory celebration party in Father’s hall.

 

The party was prepared by my aunt, so I could only see how luxurious it was after entering the hall.

 

‘Wow…’

 

I looked back with a slightly overwhelmed expression at the rich person behind me who was wearing a proud expression—that is, my aunt.

 

“Wine that costs over 2,000 francs per bottle, by the crate…”

 

“My goodness, that chandelier has real gems.”

 

It was far more splendid than most Imperial Palace parties.

 

“Thank you, Aunt.”

 

When I spoke, my aunt smiled brightly.

 

“Go and have lots of fun.”

 

He pointed to the garden, and I could hear the young noble children who had entered before me forgetting their dignity and screaming with joy, “Horololo!!” and “Kiyatho!!”

 

Curious about what was happening, I quietly stepped outside to see boat-shaped contraptions swinging back and forth excitedly.

 

That wasn’t the only contraption I’d never seen before. Behind it, and behind that, and behind that too…

 

‘Just how much money was spent on this party?’

 

Having lived in poverty through three lifetimes, I felt all the blood drain from my body.

 

But thanks to the lavish spending, the guests were packed in. Everyone was enjoying the party with excited expressions.

 

Even Grand Lady Camilla, who rarely attended such parties, had brought her close noble ladies and young ladies for my sake.

 

“Congratulations, little one.”

 

The Grand Duchess said this and kissed my cheek, so I kissed her cheek in return.

 

“Thank you, Grand Duchess!”

 

Other people also offered their congratulations.

 

“Young Lady!”

 

“Young Lady, hello.”

 

“It’s been a while. I’m happy to be able to congratulate you.”

 

Surrounded by the gentle young ladies, I covered my blushing cheeks with both hands.

 

‘So pretty, so kind…’

 

Why are children my age so adorable? When a four-year-old Young Lady who still smelled of milk handed me a flower bouquet, I was truly happy.

 

“Congwatulations.”

 

“Thank you!”

 

“Yesh.”

 

‘She said “yesh”… So cute…’

 

I was giggling and enjoying the party with my peers when I suddenly tensed up.

 

‘This isn’t the time for this.’

 

Today’s objective is Duke Valois. There must be a reason why he reluctantly expressed his intention to attend the party.

 

I was trying to scan the hall with eagle eyes when…

 

“Hello, Young Lady.”

 

“Nice to meet you, Young Lady.”

 

“Do you remember me?”

 

A group of boys approached me.

 

Unlike with the young ladies, I answered halfheartedly with my mouth, “Ah, yes…” while scanning the hall with my eyes.

 

“Would you grant me the honor of kissing your hand?”

 

“Yes… Yes?”

 

I answered absentmindedly, then looked up in surprise at the young master who was quite tall and had plenty of acne like a growing boy.

 

‘It’s Young Lord Deliver.’

 

Count Deliver’s son.

 

In other words, he was Edgar Suheil’s cousin, who had been my finals opponent, and Nils Valois’s close friend.

 

None of Nils’s friends were decent people, and Young Lord Deliver was no exception.

 

He liked alcohol, gambling, and women.

 

Especially the women part.

 

“I felt thrills while watching the mock battle. I was instantly captivated by your exceptionally beautiful self. Please, next time not just your hand but your lips…”

 

It was when Young Lord Deliver sluggishly grabbed my hand.

 

The hall opened and the party hosts I knew well appeared.

 

That is, Johan and Henri, Isaac, and Father.

 

They looked around the hall and soon spotted me, approaching. And they saw it. Young Lord Deliver holding my hand.

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