The Baby Raising A Devil - Chapter 226

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Chapter 226

“First, you will not come within 30 kilometers of Leblaine from now on.”

“I won’t!”

“Second, you will not even utter the letter ‘L’ from Leblaine’s name.”

“I won’t!”

“Third, if you appear before my eyes again, you die.”

“I’ll d-die…”

Seeing the man earnestly groveling in front of Isaac, I asked with an incredulous expression.

“What are you doing?”

Isaac and the man both looked at me at once. Isaac quickly threw his arm around the man’s shoulder.

“We were just playing.”

Isaac poked the man’s ribs and whispered, “Smile, smile.” The man awkwardly raised the corners of his mouth.

I let out a deep sigh and gestured to Isaac.

“Let go of the Young Master and come here.”

“…”

When I narrowed my eyes, Isaac made a displeased expression, removed his arm from the Young Master’s shoulder, and approached me.

“I told you I’d run away if you broke the Young Masters’ bones again, didn’t I?”

“To find your real parents? That won’t work anymore.”

He grinned mischievously, so I smiled back at him.

“I’ll run away to find a husband.”

“You…!”

“Let the Young Master go.”

“But that bastard has already come to our territory three times…!”

“Should I pack my bags?”

“You bastard, get lost! Right now!”

Watching Isaac frantically yell at the Young Master to get lost, I shook my head in disbelief.

Isaac, who had grown remarkably over the past eight years, was now the tallest among the Three Dubbled Brothers.

Nearly 190 centimeters tall with a sturdy build, a face that had become lean after losing his baby fat, and brilliant silver hair that reached up to his neck. Isaac, on the verge of turning twenty, exuded the full aura of a man.

A small chuckle came from within the castle gate.

“Henri.”

Henri, who was one year apart from Isaac, had also grown beautifully.

Henri, who had looked like a delicately crafted doll even as a child, was still as beautiful as a painting, but had become a handsome man with a dangerous aura different from his childhood.

“You’re up early.”

“Yes, I need to prepare for the graduation ceremony!”

When I spoke triumphantly, Henri gently rubbed his cheek against mine and said.

“Congratulations on your graduation.”

I, who had been attending theology school all this time, graduate today.

And after graduation, I’m scheduled to advance to 【Odis Academy】, the Foreign Academic Institute that the Three Brothers attend.

[But why haven’t the brothers graduated yet?]

Cheolsu’s voice could be heard.

‘Johan graduated early. It’s Henri and Isaac who haven’t graduated yet.’

[I see. Isn’t it time for the second son to graduate at twenty-one and the youngest at twenty?]

‘Do people graduate at twenty in your world? At Odis Academy, people usually graduate at twenty-three. Though the admission age varies greatly.’

[Ah, is it similar to university? Then is it a prestigious educational institution like S University?]

I don’t know what S University is, but it’s definitely the continent’s most prestigious educational institution.

And since I received the title of precious jewel from the Emperor, I even got permission to enter the 【Elysiano Class】 at Odis Academy.

Since all three of my Brothers also belonged to the Elysiano Class with excellent grades, people with high educational aspirations in the Imperial Capital clicked their tongues calling it diamond-level academic credentials.

‘Dubbled has prepared the land, has the continent’s greatest wealth, and military power goes without saying. Now if we just have connections, our independence preparations will be complete.’

My Brothers have excellent grades, but they have no idea how to make friends.

Aunt clicked her tongue about such Brothers, saying “Of all things, their personalities resemble their Father… If they had resembled Lisette, the Little One wouldn’t need to suffer.”

“Little One, where are you? You need to eat.”

“Little One!”

“The salmon you love is on the breakfast menu!”

From afar, I could hear my Three Maids looking for me. I shouted “Coming!” and quickly ran to them.

Behind me, I could hear Henri’s laughter and Isaac making “shoo, shoo” sounds while chasing away the peacock.

Today was another beautiful day.

* * *

That afternoon at the Graduation Ceremony Hall.

After receiving my diploma and bouquet from the principal and coming down from the platform, I approached Father.

“I graduated.”

“Yes.”

Seeing Father smile brightly, I quickly jumped into his arms. When I wrapped my arms around his neck and rubbed my cheek against his neck, he gently patted my back.

“You worked hard. Your Mother would have been happy if she had seen this.”

“She would have cried loudly.”

“She would have been the loudest.”

Having heard countless stories about Mother from Father over the past 8 years, I could easily imagine what Mother would have been like if she were alive.

Thinking of Mother who would have commanded the Employees shouting ‘Take pictures! Don’t miss a single moment! My baby! It’s Mom! Look here!’ made me keep laughing.

Today, Lea and Aunt took Mother’s place. They brought the magic corps from the Imperial Capital Mansion and made a fuss from before the graduation ceremony even started.

Aunt, who had checked the magic device that filmed me from a distance, approached. In her arms was a bouquet so large it seemed impossible to hold with hands.

“Congratulations, Little One.”

“I’m not a little one anymore.”

“Even when you’re all grown up, you’ll always be my little one.”

I giggled and hugged the bouquet I received from my aunt.

“What about my brothers?”

“Henri and Isaac said they’re waiting for you at Odis Academy, and Johan is attending the State Council in place of your father. You should have seen how much Johan and your father fought over who would come to your graduation.”

“Johan has been in a bad mood since this morning.”

I narrowed my eyes and looked at Father, and Father, who had waged a bloody war with his son in his forties, quietly averted his gaze.

Aunt chuckled and said,

“Let’s go. I’ve made a reservation at a restaurant.”

I held Father’s and Aunt’s hands respectively and looked at our employees who filled the ceremony hall to capacity.

“Everyone, let’s go!”

Wherever we walked, underclassmen scattered flower petals for us.

At the entrance of the Theological Academy, Tree was sobbing while scattering flower petals.

“Leblaine, going ahead…”

“Let’s graduate together next time.”

“I’ve already failed the graduation exam for two years, so Emeline won’t even talk to me…”

Tree and Emeline had entered the Theological Academy a year before me.

The Theological Academy was a school for children with divine power, but Tree could enter specially as Empress Cecilia’s niece, and Emeline, the priest’s hidden daughter, had divine power.

When I learned that Emeline had divine power, I asked Father to arrange for her to receive Dubbled’s sponsorship. And Emeline, who was originally brilliant, graduated early from the Theological Academy with excellent grades.

‘And Tree…’

I recalled the last time the three of us met.

“Tree, tell us quickly. How did it go?”

“E-Emeline…”

“Tell us quickly. Did you pass or not?”

“I-I failed…”

“You idiot—!!”

She failed the graduation exam twice and couldn’t graduate this year either…

“Why do you keep failing? Was the professor interview the problem? You should have passed the exam. Leblaine even got you past exam papers, and I taught you for nearly three months in intensive study.”

“I-I couldn’t reach the exam cutoff score, so I couldn’t take the interview…”

“What?! Kyaaah—!”

“Save me, Leblaine!!”

“Come here! Won’t you come here?!”

At the Theological Academy, the three of us always stayed together, and the school children mocked us as the commoner trio.

Whenever that happened, Emeline would rush at the children and tear out handfuls of their hair, so Tree and I could go about comfortably without having to step in.

But with Emeline graduating first and now me graduating too, gentle Tree would obviously suffer among the cunning children.

That’s why Emeline was desperately hoping for Tree to graduate somehow.

Tree drooped her shoulders.

“Why am I such a fool?”

“You’re not a fool. And so what if you are? Tree has the warmest heart in the world. Besides, you have Emeline and me.”

Tree’s face brightened.

“Right! I’m a little foolish, but since Emeline and you are smart, it’s okay. You were always top of your grade, and Emeline got into the special commoner program that only accepts one person every three years and went to Odis Academy this year, right? You two are my pride.”

Seeing Tree giggle like that, I chuckled. Then I subtly gestured with my chin toward the tree behind Tree.

When Tree turned her head, the shadow figure behind the tree flinched and hunched their shoulders.

Tree threw down the sack of flower petals and quickly ran to the tree.

“Emeline, you came!”

“I didn’t come because of you, okay? I came to see Leblaine’s graduation ceremony. …What’s with those clothes? They’re all wrinkled.”

“Oh, when did they get wrinkled?”

“Leblaine and I are leaving for Odis Academy, so we won’t be able to take care of you anymore.”

Though her words were cold, she must have come to see Tree since she wouldn’t be able to meet her for a while.

“If anyone bullies you, don’t smile and charge at them. Shake their hair with the momentum to separate their neck from their body. Got it?”

“Yes!”

“At least you answer well.”

Watching the two chattering away, I giggled.

“If you keep chattering over there, I’m leaving without you!”

When I shouted, Emeline and Tree quickly turned their heads.

“Where are we going?”

“Where are we going?”

“Aunt made a restaurant reservation. Aunt, can they come with us?”

When I asked my aunt, she smiled and nodded.

Both their faces lit up.

Emeline hurried over and looked at my aunt with a shy expression.

“Um, may I really come?”

“Of course. Our baby’s friends are always welcome.”

“Thank you…”

Emeline had a dreamy, dazed expression. Then she gripped my hand tightly and whispered with a determined face.

“I want to be your friend for life.”

Having seen my aunt’s photo album from the black market displayed in Emeline’s house last time, I chuckled.

Tree, who knew nothing, innocently shouted “Me too, me too!”

When my aunt started walking first, Emeline followed behind her with quick steps.

“Your name is Emeline?”

“Yes, yes! My dream is to join the White Horse Brigade like Count Ariège…”

“Holy Knights are welcome. Can you handle a sword?”

“I’m, I’m learning, but I’m more comfortable with a bow than a sword. Though I can’t handle a bow very well yet either.”

“Next time, follow our baby to the mansion. I’ll check your form.”

Emeline stopped walking abruptly, clutched her heart, and gasped. Tree quickly grabbed her, saying “Emeline, are you okay?!”

I watched the three of them from a few steps behind, giggling quietly.

“Is it already time when friends are better than Father?”

At Father’s question, I said “Huh?” and turned to look at him.

“Since you don’t even pay attention to me. I’m already devastated at the thought of sending you far away.”

“There’s the Long-Distance Teleportation Circle. I’ll come every single day.”

When I stood on my tiptoes and rested my chin on his shoulder, Father chuckled and stroked my cheek.

“Let’s go.”

“Yes!”

The Dining Room I went to with Father, Aunt, and my friends was an extremely luxurious place.

To the left of our seats, a small Artificial Waterfall flowed, and butterfly illusions created by Mages gracefully fluttered their wings in Mid-air.

The food was truly delicious too. I ate all the food that Emeline, Tree, Aunt, and Father gave me until my stomach was full, but I finished even the dessert without leaving anything.

The last day before departing for Odis Academy was sweet like a dream.

And that evening, Emeline and I boarded the Carriage to depart for Odis Academy.

Isaac and Henri, and…

‘To the place where Adrian is waiting.’

* * *

Continental Conflict Zone.

The Man in Armor turned pale and crawled away, dragging his broken leg behind him.

Just as The Man’s hand was about to grasp the cloth of the Barracks.

“Kugh…!!”

A Sword ruthlessly pierced through The Man’s back.

Blood pooled in his eyes where capillaries had burst. The armored Man looked at the robed Man holding the Sword as he died.

In that moment, a sandstorm blew.

The Hood of The Man holding the Sword was blown back by the wind, revealing dazzlingly beautiful blonde hair.

A remarkably tall height.

Broad back.

A solid body that couldn’t be hidden even under the thick Robe.

Sharp eyes and sweetly glowing red pupils, beautifully positioned handsome lips.

Fine hair that had fallen down swayed near his eyes.

Just then, the Communication Stone inside his Robe rang.

[See you soon.]

A gentle smile curved at the lips of the blonde Man who checked the Communication Stone.

“Adrian.”

The Man with dark bronze skin who approached behind Adrian grinned and continued.

“Who could make the murderous Prince smile?”

He turned back to an expressionless face and asked while putting the Communication Stone into his pocket.

“The cleanup?”

“Wrapping up. Anyway, the 【Odis Military Academy】 exam is seriously brutal. Who would’ve thought they’d throw us into a conflict zone and tell us to retrieve an ancient artifact?”

“The artifact.”

The bronze-skinned man tossed the stone-like artifact to Adrian with a flick.

It was when Adrian lightly took hold of the magic tool.

Kuguuuuuu─!

The joints of the magic tool twisted and transformed into the shape of a full moon. The moment it glowed red.

Bang─!!

Heaven and earth shook.

The heavens and earth shook violently.

Through the dark clouds that blocked the sun, a red circle shining like a crack was visible. And before Adrian’s eyes, a glowing door appeared.

Through the dark clouds that blocked the sun, a red circle shone like a crack of light. And before Adrian’s eyes, a glowing door appeared.

“A, a person? A foreigner? Anyway, thank goodness…”

It was a woman with chestnut-colored hair and bright brown eyes.

“A, a person? A foreigner? Anyway, thank goodness….”

“I walked for so long but there was only darkness, you don’t know how scared I was. Where is this place? A film set…? A surprise?”

A backpack slung over her shoulders, a skirt hiked up above her knees, and a jacket of unusual design. She plopped down on the floor in her bizarre outfit and spoke.

“Oh, you don’t speak Korean? How are you?”

“…”

The woman’s face turned pale. It was because Adrian’s sword was pointed right at her throat.

“Wh, what. You can speak Korean? Excuse me, this is a fake sword, right? Right?”

“Answer.”

The woman’s face turned pale. Adrian’s sword was pointed at her throat.

“What?”

“What, what? You can speak Korean? Excuse me, this is a fake sword, right? Right?”

Mina and Adrian’s gazes met in mid-air.

“Answer.”

“J-Jung Mina.”

“What?”

“Mina.”

Mina and Adrian’s eyes met in midair.

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