The Baby Raising A Devil - Chapter 135

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Chapter 135

 

“What? Why are you looking at me like that?”

 

When Elizabeth suddenly frowned, the Young Ladies flinched and quickly turned their gazes away.

 

Zachary, who was assigned to party security today, approached me and whispered.

 

“The Young Ladies are more well-behaved than expected. They won’t move according to your plan.”

 

“Why?”

 

“You were planning to use today’s party as an opportunity to isolate Lady Nodeli, weren’t you?”

 

“That’s right, but she won’t be isolated because of a man.”

 

I shrugged my shoulders.

 

The Young Ladies weren’t the type to harm Elizabeth because of their brothers, or to whisper behind her back.

 

There was no one so lowly as to be jealous and spout vulgar gossip just because someone they loved had a high chance of being matched with another.

 

The reason they turned their gazes away wasn’t because they were frightened by Elizabeth’s words.

 

It was simply because they felt embarrassed for unconsciously showing their gloomy feelings to a child who had a chance of being matched with someone they liked.

 

“Miss Nodeli, please sit over here. This is the Young Ladies’ table.”

 

“We met before, didn’t we? Have you been well?”

 

There were actually far more kind people here. They reached out first, worried that the child might have been startled by all the attention focused on her, even if just for a moment.

 

Elizabeth huffed and turned her head away. Then she hovered around Johan while pouting her lips.

 

“Um…”

 

“Please speak.”

 

“Everyone seems uncomfortable that Elizabeth came to the party.”

 

“I wonder.”

 

When Johan spoke indifferently and walked to the opposite side, Elizabeth followed behind him like a puppy and spoke in a wheedling tone.

 

“For some reason, the Young Ladies don’t like Elizabeth. Mother says it’s because they’re jealous of how cute Elizabeth is.”

 

Johan picked up a drink glass and looked back at Elizabeth, saying “So?” The child chattered with a shy face.

 

“Places without Mother are scary, so please stay by my side, Sir Johan.”

 

“Nothing scary will happen.”

 

“If I go to that table over there, they’ll subtly hurt my feelings, won’t they?”

 

The Young Ladies’ expressions hardened as their consideration was twisted into jealousy right in front of their faces.

 

Johan approached me with his drink glass.

 

“Your cheeks are red.”

 

I was slightly excited because things were flowing exactly as I wanted and it was thrilling to death. But I skillfully hid my feelings and pressed my cheeks with my fingers.

 

“I guess I’m nervous since it’s my first party!”

 

“Drink.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“I’ll be at the party venue until the first part ends.”

 

‘Well, that’s good for me!’

 

Part 1 is a party for young ladies, but Part 2 becomes larger in scale as the noble ladies arrive.

 

‘Even without Johan, having the noble ladies here will make it easier to control the party.’

 

When I smiled brightly, Johan also smiled faintly.

 

Elizabeth clung close behind Johan like she was hanging onto him and glared at me. However, when Johan turned to walk again, she followed closely behind him once more.

 

Zachary giggled quietly.

 

“Birds of a feather flock together.”

 

“Since I’m a jealous person, everyone must think they’re being jealous of me. Even when the young ladies aren’t doing anything.”

 

She’ll surely cry in other places, claiming she’s being criticized by the young ladies. Then even the kindest young ladies will have no choice but to explode. Including everything they’ve been holding back all this time.

 

I smiled wickedly and sipped the drink Johan had given me.

 

* * *

 

The party, which was splendid from the start, was filled with enjoyable events throughout. The catering was delicate, beautiful, and delicious, and Leblaine had prepared small games that everyone could enjoy together, so the party maintained a harmonious atmosphere throughout.

 

“Lady Hadeloro is in first place again this time.”

 

“I like games. On weekends, I play games with my family after dinner. We also play chess.”

 

“Oh my, next time I’d like to play chess with Lady Hadeloro too.”

 

Leblaine said to Henri with a bright smile.

 

“Lady Hadeloro is good at games! Henri, chess is your specialty too, right?”

 

“I like it. We have compatible hobbies.”

 

“Really? I’m so happy…”

 

“Elder Brother is better at chess than I am. Isn’t that right, Elder Brother?”

 

It was when Johan nodded lightly.

 

“Elizabeth said she liked blue, so His Majesty made all the festival flags blue! His Majesty grants anything Elizabeth asks for.”

 

As I said before, the atmosphere was harmonious. If only Elizabeth Nodelli weren’t there.

 

Elizabeth never let the conversations between the Three Young Masters and the young ladies continue.

 

“Lord Henri, Lord Henri. Please come to our mansion next time. We have an incredibly beautiful chess board and pieces. A foreign envoy gave it as a gift to Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, but she readily gave it to us when Elizabeth said she wanted it.”

 

“If the opportunity arises.”

 

“Lord Isaac, please teach Elizabeth swordsmanship. I have a treasured sword. They say it’s a hero’s sword. His Imperial Majesty gave it to me. He adores Elizabeth so much.”

 

“Please, I’m begging you, just shut your mouth.”

 

“That’s mean! But I’ll specially forgive you! Oh, Lord Johan! Where are you going? You’re not planning to leave me behind, are you? Places with only young ladies are scary.”

 

The young ladies who had been looking forward to meeting the Three Young Masters had gloomy expressions.

 

Since the Three Young Masters rarely appear at private parties or informal gatherings, there would be no opportunity for conversation except on days like this.

 

Elizabeth stuck close behind the Three Young Masters as if she had truly become the mistress of Dubbled.

 

“Young Master!”

 

One of the young ladies gathered courage and called out to Henri.

 

“Um, I… thank you for catching me when I almost fell at the hunting festival last time. Oh, I’m—!”

 

“Lady Hera Dimitri.”

 

“You remembered?”

 

“Of course. Your uncle is a cardinal.”

 

“Elizabeth knows Lady Dimitri too!”

 

Elizabeth, who had joined the conversation, continued with a bright smile.

 

“I heard you were last place at the Theological Academy.”

 

“I, I wasn’t last place… I was second to last…”

 

“Same difference. Don’t you think so, Lord Henri? For smart people like us, last place or second to last – it’s all the same. They both look equally stupid, right?”

 

Lady Dimitri hung her head with a tearful expression.

 

Whenever the Three Young Masters started a conversation with someone else, Elizabeth would dig up every embarrassing detail to shame them. To make them give up the opportunity for conversation themselves.

 

The young ladies of Johan’s following frowned.

 

“Miss Nodelli is being particularly excessive today.”

 

Lady Chevigne rolled the dice in her board game while watching Elizabeth, who kept embarrassing the young ladies at the party venue.

 

Since social debuts usually happened around age 9-10, Elizabeth was like the youngest in the social circle.

 

The reason they tolerated her incredibly arrogant behavior wasn’t just because that child was the Emperor’s niece. They had shown generosity to a newcomer who was the youngest in their social circle.

 

“Are you just going to watch, Miss Chevigne?”

 

Alexandra Chevigne quietly watched Elizabeth, who would have fits and scream that the other young ladies were glaring at her whenever the Three Young Masters approached Leblaine.

 

“…I can’t just stand by and watch anymore.”

 

Another young lady frowned and picked up some finger food.

 

“Stop it. She’ll flip out saying we’re jealous. There will be more talk at the club about women being women’s worst enemies.”

 

Alexandra, who had slammed the dice down on the table with a thud, smiled brightly.

 

“If I were afraid of maggots, I never could have entered the social circle in the first place. You know my background. Protecting my comrades takes priority over such low-quality gossip.”

 

When Alexandra joked, “I mean the comrades who love the Three Young Masters,” another young lady laughed softly and rested her chin on her hand.

 

“The youngest member to join the White Horse Order that protects women really is different.”

 

Alexandra downed her tea in one gulp and flipped her empty teacup upside down.

 

Then the other young ladies began following her lead, flipping their empty teacups upside down one by one.

 

Leblaine, who had been watching the situation from afar, smirked.

 

‘It’s begun.’

 

The typical act of expressing displeasure at a party.

 

Isaac’s followers also flipped their teacups accordingly.

 

Henri’s followers, who were generally gentle and kind-natured, hesitated. But.

 

“What, what is it? Why are you all acting like this? You’re jealous of Elizabeth after all! Look, Young Masters. I’m so scared…”

 

When Elizabeth made a tearful face and blamed the young ladies, Henri’s followers also flipped their teacups.

 

In an instant, all the teacups on every table were flipped upside down. It meant they would not continue the party unless the unpleasant situation was resolved.

 

Leblaine stepped forward, thinking this was the moment.

 

“Lady Nodelli—”

 

Then Alexandra stepped forward.

 

“I apologize, Miss Dubbled. Could you give me the opportunity to speak this time?”

 

“Yes?”

 

Alexandra hid Leblaine behind her back and looked at Elizabeth.

 

“As a senior in the social circle, I politely request this. Please leave now so that we don’t cause Miss Dubbled any harm she shouldn’t have to endure.”

 

“What did you say?! How dare a young lady like you, to me…!”

 

“I will no longer tolerate disturbances at Miss Dubbled’s first party. Leave now before I throw down my gloves.”

 

“This is ridiculous! How could you embarrass Elizabeth like this…!!”

 

“Stop!”

 

Click, click. The sound of low-heeled shoes echoed through the quiet hall.

 

Alexandra approached Elizabeth closely and smiled brightly.

 

“Don’t make me say it three times. Today is the last day I’ll show mercy to the youngest in high society.”

 

“…!”

 

Elizabeth bit her lips tightly and trembled as she looked around. As if seeking help.

 

But no one who was disgusted by Elizabeth’s behavior defended her.

 

Elizabeth, humiliated in front of Johan, burst into tears and left the party venue.

 

Leblaine cheered inwardly.

 

‘Now the floodgates are open.’

 

Originally, children’s fights become adult fights.

 

When Elizabeth returns after being humiliated, Marquis Nodelli, who cherishes his daughter dearly, won’t stay still.

 

Then the parents of the young ladies here will also step forward for their children.

 

The other young ladies looked at Alexandra with drooping eyebrows.

 

“Thank you for standing up for us. But Princess Ingrid will be coming soon, will you be alright?”

 

Then, Leblaine stepped forward with a bright smile.

 

“Miss Chevine.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Since you stood up for my party, this time I want to do something for Miss Chevine.”

 

“…?”

 

Just then, music signaling the end of the first part began to flow.

 

The noble ladies who had been in the waiting room began entering the party venue one by one.

 

Leblaine politely seated Alexandra and greeted the noble ladies. Among the group of noble ladies, Princess Ingrid appeared.

 

At the same time.

 

“Father….”

 

Father, who had arrived in the garden at my request, turned his head toward me.

 

“…Why is your expression so dark.”

 

“Well….”

 

I glanced at Princess Ingrid and in a very firm tone─

 

“Miss Nodelli made a mistake at the party. The young ladies stood up for my first party, so I’m worried that the young ladies might suffer consequences.”

 

─I tattled to Father.

 

Father’s gaze turned toward Princess Ingrid.

 

When his first love frowned, Princess Ingrid’s complexion, already flustered by my words, turned pale.

 

‘Embarrassing, isn’t it?’

 

Then go and control Elizabeth so she can’t cry and wail to the Empress Dowager and Emperor.

 

‘Meanwhile, I need to secure water sources and build friendships with the young ladies so Father can become the administrator of Valois Territory.’

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