The Baby Raising A Devil - Chapter 149

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Chapter 149

 

I narrowed my eyes as I received the mineral from the Old Nymph.

 

‘The color is cloudy, but this is a gem. It’s chalcedony.’

 

Who could be the demon of this passage? I tried to think of water-related demons, but nothing particular came to mind.

 

‘Should I summon it now?’

 

After pondering, I shook my head inwardly.

 

I hadn’t eaten properly the entire journey to the mine, suffered severe motion sickness, and had no time to recover my body because of the nymphs.

 

It would be troublesome if I collapsed after summoning a demon when my physical condition wasn’t good.

 

‘The nymphs said they wouldn’t kill adventurers, but they didn’t say they wouldn’t kill the adventurer’s companions.’

 

Seto might be fine since he’s part nymph, but if I collapsed, Henri, Isaac, and our soldiers would be in danger.

 

However, the nymphs seemed to want me to summon their master right here and now.

 

After deliberating on what to do, I quickly stuffed the chalcedony into my pouch.

 

“A-Adventurer. Please let us see our master.”

 

“Adventurer, our master.”

 

“Our master!”

 

The nymphs crowded around me. Seeing their desperate faces, my bean-sized remaining conscience began to prick at me.

 

‘They want it so badly, maybe I should trust them and summon… Are you crazy, Leblaine!’

 

I slapped my face with both hands.

 

“What are you doing, Little One! Why are you hitting yourself? Hit Elder Brother instead!”

 

“Leblaine!”

 

I almost forgot how I was thoroughly betrayed in my first life when I believed in justice, and beaten to death in my second life when I tried to maintain my conscience.

 

I can’t lead Henri, Isaac, and the soldiers into danger because of my conscience.

 

‘Conscience is useless. The world is all about greed!’

 

I recalled Dubbled’s family motto once again and shook my head vigorously.

 

As I pondered how to appease the nymphs, I remembered a story Mina had told me in my first life.

 

“There’s a similar fairy tale in my world too. Long, long ago, a turtle was ordered to go to land to find a rabbit’s liver to cure the Dragon King’s illness. The rabbit was tricked by the turtle and went to the Dragon Palace. Just when they were about to cut open its belly to take out the liver, the rabbit…!”

 

‘What did the rabbit do again…?’

 

As I thought carefully, I recalled the rabbit’s clever plan and sneakily glanced at the nymphs.

 

“A-Adventurer.”

 

I pretended to be shocked and clapped my hands together, saying “Oh no!”

 

“Wh-what’s wrong, Adventurer?”

 

“I didn’t know things would turn out like this, so I left my liver behind… I mean, I left my divine power behind. What should I do? I need divine power to summon God.”

 

“Li-lies. The second adventurer is lying. Divine power isn’t something you can leave behind.”

 

“How would you know that, Nymph?”

 

“Humans don’t go around leaving their divine power behind!”

 

The old nymph pounded her chest with her fists, thump, thump, in indignation. The other nymphs followed suit, glaring at me venomously and telling me not to lie.

 

“I’m an adventurer, you know. I’m not just any ordinary human.”

 

“That’s…”

 

“Think about it. Adventurers are special humans, which is why they can summon their masters. Is it strange for special humans to have special powers?”

 

“…”

 

The nymphs exchanged glances with each other. They weren’t familiar with humans and were pure-hearted.

 

‘That’s probably why they were deceived by Tesla, who was the first hero.’

 

Moreover, these beings seemed to have been in deep slumber since Tesla’s time. Otherwise, Baron Eston’s family wouldn’t have been unable to mine minerals from this mine all this time.

 

‘They must have awakened because I came into contact with Seto, who’s from the nymph clan, or because I touched minerals that could be refined into water sources.’

 

Having had no contact with the human world for such a long time, even if they vaguely knew my words were nonsensical lies, it would be difficult for them to be certain.

 

The old nymph, who had been looking at me with suspicious eyes, asked.

 

“Se, second adventurer good person. Not deceive our kind. Our kind, trust second adventurer.”

 

I smiled wickedly to myself.

 

‘They have no choice but to believe.’

 

For their long-cherished wish to come true, I had to summon a demon for them, so if I refused and caused trouble, they had no choice but to believe me.

 

That old nymph seemed wise, unlike the other nymphs.

 

“That’s right. I am good!”

 

“Th, then go and bring it. Divine power.”

 

“Understood. But to bring it, I need to use something called a long-distance teleportation circle. However, I couldn’t use magic tools here. Why is that?”

 

“He, here nymph territory. Cannot use disturbing power without nymph permission.”

 

I cheered inwardly.

 

‘I guess it really was like hitting the lottery!’

 

A space where magic tools couldn’t be used. It had infinite potential uses.

 

‘I could even use it in military combat. Oh, you lovely fairy ladies!’

 

I said with sparkling eyes.

 

“Then please give me permission. We’ll go back and bring the divine power.”

 

“Go, going back is one adventurer person. Other humans stay here.”

 

My face immediately hardened.

 

In other words, they were saying they’d take hostages. So that I’d have no choice but to return.

 

‘These despicable monsters…’

 

“That won’t do. How do I know what you’ll do to my brothers and my soldiers? How can I leave these people behind?”

 

“We, our kind, trust adventurer. Adventurer also trust, our kind.”

 

“I don’t believe in things like sentiment or faith. If there’s even the slightest possibility that you might harm Henri, Isaac, and my soldiers, I can’t return alo—”

 

Just then, Henri blocked me with one arm.

 

“Go back alone.”

 

“But…!”

 

He lowered his voice and whispered in my ear.

 

“You found the water source, didn’t you?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Then now you don’t have to move without Marche knowing. At this point, even if Marche tries to make a move, you’re the only one who can communicate with the nymphs, Leblaine.”

 

“Then….”

 

“Go and bring the soldiers.”

 

When I looked at him with narrowed eyes, Henri nodded his head.

 

“You want to kill them?”

 

“Of course not. I’m just trying to create the perfect setting for dialogue where the nymphs will readily agree to negotiate.”

 

He meant to intimidate the nymphs with spears and swords.

 

I opened my eyes narrowly and started calculating in my head.

 

Click, click, ding! sounds echoed in my mind as countless zeros appeared.

 

I turned to look at the nymph and smiled brightly.

 

“Sounds good~!”

 

The old nymph also grinned. He and the nymphs drew sacred signs in mid-air.

 

Thump.

 

As soon as my heart started beating strangely, I realized it. That I could now use magic tools.

 

When I tore the teleportation formation, a crack-like light enveloped my body. When I opened my eyes again, I had moved to my room in the Imperial Capital mansion.

 

‘Quickly, quickly…!’

 

I hurriedly opened the door and rushed out.

 

I needed to quickly inform Father and gather the territorial forces at Eston Mine.

 

As I ran down the stairs, the Head Butler who spotted me widened his eyes.

 

“Young Lady!”

 

“Where is Father?!”

 

“He has left the mansion.”

 

‘Oh no….’

 

I felt anxious thinking that the nymphs might change their minds at any moment and harm my people at the mine.

 

“Then what about Elder Brother Johan?”

 

When Father is absent, military authority passes to Johan, the heir.

 

When I asked urgently, the Head Butler’s expression darkened.

 

Suddenly, an ominous feeling raised its head.

 

“Why did Father leave the mansion?”

 

“He departed by imperial command to subjugate the foreign tribes.”

 

“Now that Father has left the Imperial Capital, why isn’t Elder Brother Johan at the mansion?”

 

“….”

 

“Answer me!”

 

When I shouted, a voice saying “Young Lady?” came from below the stairs. It was Lea.

 

“Are you back already? What about the others….”

 

“What happened to Father and Elder Brother Johan?”

 

The Head Butler sternly called “Lea Chabanole,” but Lea bit her lips tightly before approaching me.

 

“Please calm down and listen. Young Master Johan has been identified as the culprit in the noble assault incident. This morning, the Imperial Guards took the Young Master away.”

 

“That’s impossible!”

 

The noble assault incident was something I had orchestrated to tighten the noose around Marquis Nodelli’s neck.

 

‘Did they find out that I orchestrated it?’

 

As I was pondering, the three maids heard my voice and rushed over in a hurry.

 

“Young Lady…!”

 

‘The fact that they weren’t captured means my actions haven’t been discovered.’

 

But why….

 

Laura approached with quick steps. Then she grabbed my arm and went to the end of the stairs to whisper.

 

“Duke Marche’s family has made their move. With Master away, they’re planning to throw even Young Master Johan into prison and decide on Valois Territory’s administrator in a place where Dubbled’s influence can’t reach.”

 

Laura flinched and shrank her shoulders as she watched me grind my teeth with a grinding sound.

 

“I….”

 

“Go and call the ceremonial officer.”

 

Laura, who was momentarily flustered, soon bowed saying “Yes.”

 

I looked down the stairs and shouted.

 

“Assemble the Jedo Legion.”

 

At my words, the head butler panicked and shouted.

 

“Young Lady, that is…!”

 

“With Father and my brothers not in the Imperial Capital, I am the acting head of Dubbled.”

 

The head butler swallowed dry saliva and stepped back, while the Jedo Legion Commander and battalion commanders gathered in the central courtyard.

 

“The entire Jedo army will enter military training. Do not worry about casualties during training. Even if it involves─!”

 

I declared while gripping my skirt tightly.

 

“Duke Marche himself.”

 

At the order that was tantamount to an assassination command, the knights all knelt at once.

 

“We receive your command.”

 

After I finished giving orders to the Jedo Legion, the ceremonial officer came running to me.

 

“Military training without the Emperor’s permission can only create unnecessary trouble. Young Lady, please calm down and─”

 

“I can go get permission now.”

 

“…Pardon?”

 

I looked back at the ceremonial officer with darkened eyes.

 

* * *

 

The nobles gathered in the central tower burst into hollow laughter.

 

“Military training within the Imperial Capital! What kind of madness is this? With the Duke and heir absent, what lunatic would cause such reckless trouble?”

 

“They say Lady Dubbled has returned from her outing.”

 

“That crazy wench.”

 

“The young one’s liver has swollen quite thoroughly. A commoner who used to frolic on the Duke’s knee is finally causing real trouble.”

 

Marquis Schuheil raised the corner of his mouth in a smirk.

 

“But this works out well for us, doesn’t it.”

 

He lightly swirled his wine glass and raised his eyebrows slightly as he looked at Duke Marche sitting at the head table.

 

“When Duke Dubbled returns, there will surely be an uproar about imprisoning his son. If we create something he can’t even protest this time, we can settle the matter of Johan Dubbled’s imprisonment as well.”

 

Duke Marche, who was leisurely fiddling with the cork of his wine bottle, met eyes with Marquis Schuheil.

 

“What a wicked fellow. How far do you plan to drive a young child?”

 

“I always go wherever His Excellency desires.”

 

Duke Marche chuckled and rose to his feet.

 

“Let’s go. It’s been a while since I’ve seen His Majesty.”

 

His subordinate nobles followed Duke Marche out the door.

 

The great nobles flocked to the Great Hall. Duke Marche spoke to the attendant guarding the entrance to the Great Hall.

 

“Is His Majesty present?”

 

“He is receiving a guest.”

 

“Oh my… We also have an urgent matter, so we have no choice but to commit this breach of etiquette. Please inform him.”

 

The attendant who had entered the Great Hall quickly returned.

 

“He has granted permission to enter.”

 

It seemed that Dubbled’s military training had reached the Emperor’s ears. Otherwise, there was no way he would grant entry without showing any displeasure to the great nobles who had arrived unannounced.

 

When the massive doors opened and the great nobles entered.

 

Crash─!!

 

A teacup flew toward them with a sharp shattering sound.

 

“Y-Your Majesty.”

 

At Marquis Schuheil.

 

Duke Marche’s face hardened.

 

“Your Majesty, why are you so displeased?”

 

“Arrest the criminal who dared to deceive the Emperor and target the life of a great noble!”

 

What?

 

Duke Marche furrowed his brow.

 

Then, Leblaine walked out from behind the Emperor.

 

“Please punish me as well! I am the criminal for not knowing until now that my subordinate was being threatened by Marquis Schuheil!”

 

The one prostrating before the Emperor was Linda, Leblaine’s maid.

 

Leblaine spoke with her shoulders trembling pitifully.

 

“Duke Marche!”

 

“What on earth is this…”

 

“I reported my maid. I just found out that this child committed fraud in Marquis Schuheil’s territory. She’s been threatened into attacking great nobles all this time!”

 

Duke Marche gritted his teeth.

 

‘That despicable little one─!’

 

Behind the Emperor, Leblaine raised the corners of her mouth.

 

‘Did you think I would just sit there and take it?’

 

‘Foolish… She’s unrelated to the great noble incident anyway. When investigated and revealed, she’ll have to pay an even greater price.’

 

Leblaine sobbed “Your Majesty…” No one knew that the child who bowed her head pitifully was sneering wickedly like a villain.

 

‘For now, I’ll let Linda be taken away.’

 

But she would get her back soon.

 

“However, I have something else to tell you.”

 

“Oh, yes. Speak freely.”

 

“I have found the water source.”

 

Along with a thousand years of glory!

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