The Baby Raising A Devil - Chapter 90

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Chapter 90

The owner’s eyes widened in shock. The group of boys also gaped with their mouths open.

“This can’t be happening….”

The Big Boy muttered, but I really did stamp my seal ring on the receipt with a loud thud!

Then I gathered up the toy bows by type and handed them to Lionel.

“Here.”

“Y-Young Lady!”

Leticia quickly approached me and grabbed my hand.

“Please cancel this even now. You can’t give away such expensive toys. And it’s not just one or two either.”

“I’m lending them!”

“What?”

“I’m lending them to Lionel, and when I want to play with them again, I’ll get them back.”

Only then did Leticia let go of my hand with a helpless sigh.

I sent the two of them to the bakery first, then glanced at the boys who were still staring at me with shocked faces. Then I spoke to the knights.

“Find out who those children are.”

“Yes, Young Lady.”

The boys flinched and exchanged glances. Even though they were still children, as nobles of the Imperial Capital, they seemed to clearly understand who held the upper hand.

Though there seemed to be some who didn’t.

The Big Boy who had his bow taken from him by me suddenly shouted angrily.

“What are you going to do with my name, you crazy bitch!”

‘Oh my.’

I silently offered a prayer for the child who had so refreshingly spat out profanity.

Of all things, he had insulted his master in front of the knights, so this would definitely not end with just a warning.

The knights’ eyes were already sharp.

“What, what, what?”

I sighed and said.

“What do you mean what? Your family’s going to be ruined because of you.”

* * *

While Leticia went to the Transcription Office, I sat by the window of the bakery and took care of Lionel.

I wiped the corners of Lionel’s mouth as he hurriedly ate his bread.

“Eat slowly. Should I give you some milk too?”

“Mmm….”

I poured the milk that came in a glass bottle into a cup for him.

The child began earnestly devouring the bread again. Worried he might get indigestion, I asked a knight to bring digestive medicine from the carriage.

Then I rested my chin on my hand and looked at Lionel with satisfaction.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a child younger than me.

‘This is the first time since the tea party.’

Those children were all noble offspring carefully selected by North, so they knew noble etiquette, though somewhat clumsily.

But Lionel didn’t know noble etiquette at all, and just looking at his appearance, he seemed completely like a commoner child.

‘It reminds me of the orphanage days.’

Back then, there were many children younger than me, so I played the role of big sister.

“Lionel, what do you do when you’re at home?”

“Mom… Sister, I watch her work. Or I read books, play with blocks, and also…”

“Then would you like to play with me next time?”

“Really?!”

“Yeah. Oh, should I buy you more bread?”

“But Sister said I shouldn’t receive any more…”

“It’s just bread, isn’t it?”

“But I already received a bow…”

“It’s okay.”

It really is okay.

‘Because your grandmother will become my godmother and repay me 2,000 times over.’

I grinned inwardly.

Exactly one month from now, Lionel will be revealed to be Grand Duke Rocar’s child.

Lionel will sneak out of the mansion without Leticia knowing and get hit by a carriage in an accident, and his condition will be very serious.

Surgery would require money. However, Count Bartu had extorted all the money Leticia earned to use for his own sons’ education and living expenses, yet wouldn’t give a single penny for his grandson’s surgery costs.

In the end, with no other option, Leticia went to find the Grand Duke. He sent excellent doctors to operate on his son.

Lionel saved his life, but unfortunately, because the surgery was delayed, his arm became necrotic.

She offered an indescribable fortune to the shrine trying to heal her son’s arm, but it wasn’t enough.

Lionel lived with one arm.

‘I have to prevent that from happening this time.’

But if Lionel doesn’t have an accident, Leticia won’t go looking for the Grand Duke.

‘Because she’s afraid her family will block the Grand Duke’s path.’

Grand Duke Rocar was the Former Emperor’s most beloved son. The throne was inherited by the eldest son, Current Emperor Alexandre, but the Former Emperor gave him the title of Grand Duke and granted him the most fertile land in the Empire as his territory.

‘There are also rumors that he was given secret wealth and private soldiers.’

Naturally, he’s the Emperor’s greatest obstacle. The Emperor is desperately looking for reasons to criticize him.

But what would happen if he made her troublesome father the Grand Duke’s father-in-law?

‘He actually caused such a huge scandal that he almost ruined the Grand Duke’s house.’

So Leticia would find it difficult to meet the Grand Duke again unless it was something as serious as Lionel’s life being at stake.

‘That’s why I prepared this bakery.’

This is the regular shop of Grand Lady Camilla, who is Lionel’s grandmother and was the Former Emperor’s concubine!

It should be about time for her to come now.

I glanced at the door. How long had I been watching outside?

The door opened and an old person wearing a cloak entered.

‘Grand Lady Camilla’s Head Maid.’

The Head Maid walked straight to the counter.

“What about the order?”

The woman who appeared to be the owner answered.

“We’re finishing it up. Please wait a moment.”

I had deliberately positioned myself near the counter and asked Lionel.

“Lionel, where did you originally live?”

“The forest.”

“The forest?”

“Yeah, I lived in Thrush Forest with Father and Mother!”

At the mention of Thrush Forest, the Head Maid’s gaze turned to the child.

It was natural. That forest was famous for monsters appearing, so no people would live there.

That’s why the Grand Duke had sought it out for secret recuperation.

“So did you move here with Father?”

“No… Mother said we can’t live with Father.”

“Why?”

When I asked, the child’s face became dejected.

“I don’t know. We suddenly came here. When Father’s eyes get better, we promised to hunt together…”

“That must have been upsetting.”

I looked at Lionel who had become teary-eyed and drooped my eyebrows.

Being suddenly separated from his father must have been very lonely and confusing. I felt sorry for the child and gently rubbed around his eyes with my palm.

‘Don’t worry, Lionel. You’ll be able to go hunting with Father soon.’

Because the Head Maid had rushed out with a hardened expression.

She must be trying to piece together the situation and get confirmation. She was so flustered that she forgot to ask our names.

So I deliberately paid for the new bread with Dubbled’s seal ring.

So the Head Maid could find me.

A while later, Leticia came to the bakery carrying a bundle of work.

“I’m so grateful I don’t know what to do. You stayed with the child and even gave him wonderful gifts. I’ll make sure to repay this kindness next time.”

“It’s fine. I was happy to make a friend too. Right, Lionel?”

“Yeah! We promised to see each other again.”

I took Lionel and Leticia to Bartu Mansion in my carriage.

* * *

The next day.

Leticia, who had brought breakfast, stared at her son who was blankly fondling his toy bow.

“Lionel?”

“…”

“Son.”

“…”

‘Why is he acting like that?’

He’s been looking dazed ever since we returned from the shopping district.

Leticia placed the tray on the table and sat in front of her son.

Lionel drooped his eyebrows and looked at Leticia.

“Are you hurt somewhere?”

“Yeah….”

She felt his forehead, but it wasn’t much different from usual.

Leticia looked into the child’s face with a worried expression.

“Where and how does it hurt? Do you have a fever? Do you feel like throwing up?”

Lionel held his reddened cheeks with his small hands.

“My cheeks keep getting warm, and my throat feels ticklish.”

“Is it a cold….”

“Also, my mood keeps going good then bad, and my heart goes thump-thump. In my head, Leblaine says ‘Lionel.'”

Then he let out a sigh.

“All the toys here.”

The way she confidently slipped the ring onto her hand looked like a hero.

“Eat slowly. Should I give you more?”

And when she poured milk for him, she looked just like a princess.

Leticia couldn’t hold back her laughter seeing her son with that dreamy expression.

His expression had been strange when getting off the carriage, so it seemed her son’s first love had arrived early.

Leticia made a mischievous expression and narrowed her eyes with a “Hmm.”

“So you feel that way when you think of the Young Lady? Hmm, then you should eat carrots to get better.”

“I hate carrots!”

“The Young Lady probably doesn’t like children who hate carrots.”

However, Lionel flinched and grabbed onto his mother.

“No, I like carrots.”

“Really? Then if I give you carrots, can you eat them?”

When Leticia stabbed a finger-joint-sized carrot with a fork and offered it, Lionel gulped and swallowed his saliva. Then he made a “hap” sound as he put the carrot in his mouth and chewed.

It tasted strange, making him keep frowning.

After chewing thoroughly and swallowing, Leticia suddenly held out another carrot.

“Don’t you think you need to eat two for her to like you?”

After eating one, he wanted to eat the second one even less.

Lionel looked at the fork with a very conflicted expression.

Seeing her son going through the intense trials of love, Leticia swallowed her laughter.

* * *

I rolled around on the bed, caressing Etoile.

‘It should be about time for contact to come.’

It had been three days since visiting the bakery.

For Grand Lady Camilla with her impatient personality, it was more than enough time to have already confirmed everything.

‘Did it not work? No, Grand Lady Camilla was definitely famous for her love of her grandchildren…’

Just as I was thinking that, I heard the sound of thump! thump! thump! running from outside the door.

“Young Lady, Young Lady!”

Seeing Laura enter without even remembering to knock, I cheered inwardly.

‘It must be Grand Lady Camilla!’

“The Empress Dowager has arrived!”

…What?

No, why is the Empress Dowager here when I didn’t even call for her?

And in person at that?

“She’s looking for you, Young Lady. You should go down and see her.”

I answered “Mmm.” reluctantly and after changing clothes, came down to the grand reception room that was only used for entertaining distinguished guests.

“Little One!”

The Empress Dowager approached me with a gentle laugh.

“Glory to the Imperial Family. I greet the Mother of the Empire.”

As I spread my skirt wide and bent my knees slightly, the Empress Dowager waved her hand dismissively.

“You don’t need to be so formal with me. Have you been well?”

“Yes.”

“Come, sit here.”

She pointed to the seat across from her, so I carefully sat down.

“I was very happy to hear that Little One had come to the Imperial Capital.”

“I’m also happy to have come to the Imperial Capital where Your Majesty resides.”

Just as I was saying that, I heard a knock-knock sound. When I looked at the Empress Dowager, she nodded as if it was fine, so I said “You may enter.”

“I apologize for interrupting your conversation, Young Lady. A guest has arrived.”

“A guest?”

Just then.

“I’ll handle this.”

Along with an urgent voice, an elderly Noble Lady with lush orange hair that was slightly graying entered.

‘Grand Lady Camilla!’

As soon as she saw her, the Empress Dowager’s expression twisted. Of course, Grand Lady Camilla’s expression wasn’t good either.

These two were famous for not getting along during the Former Emperor’s lifetime.

“What business do you have here?”

“Your Majesty, what business brings you here in person?”

“I have business with Little One.”

“I do as well.”

And then both of them looked at me.

“Little One.”

“Young Lady.”

…Please spare me.

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