The Baby Raising A Devil - Chapter 93

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Chapter 93

All eyes turned to the Valois mother and son.

“W-we, we are…”

Duchess Valois, her face pale as a sheet, stammered but couldn’t find any excuse. She grabbed her son’s wrist and quickly dragged him away.

As Nils was being dragged away by the Duchess, he glared at me as if he wanted to tear me apart, but I cheerfully waved my hand at him.

* * *

“I am Mikaela Jorge. Though my abilities are modest, I am currently educating children.”

“My name is Candira Dimonte. In my youth, I served as a lady-in-waiting to Her Majesty the Empress Dowager.”

Famous godmother candidates surrounded me and introduced themselves.

All of them had gleaming eyes as if they coveted me.

And for good reason—even though I was adopted, I was still the Young Lady of Dubbled. Moreover, hadn’t I received the deceased Duchess’s surname as my middle name?

And after the recent Luminus medicine incident, the Empress Dowager’s interest in me had grown tremendously.

On top of that, I had interpreted scripture passages that even the Temple didn’t know, so it was natural that my stock value had skyrocketed.

I tried not to show my uncomfortable feelings and smiled brightly.

‘I should definitely keep the fact that I can read Ancient Language a secret.’

They were already flocking to me like this, so if that was revealed too, it would become even more troublesome.

While I was suffering from the crowd of noble ladies, a booming voice came from the door.

“Grand Lady Camilla enters!”

The people who had been gathered in small groups moved back against the walls and bowed their heads.

I also approached my aunt’s side, bent my waist slightly, and looked at Grand Lady Camilla.

I had seen her in my previous life too, but she still exuded tremendous dignity. Her elegant steps contained not a single wasted movement.

Countess Wiltro, the host, approached the Grand Lady with a bright smile.

“Thank you for gracing us with your precious presence. It is an honor, Grand Lady.”

“What a splendid party. I can feel the careful attention you’ve put into it.”

“Your words bring me joy.”

The Grand Lady looked around the interior and said,

“Since this is such a splendid party, everyone should enjoy it to their heart’s content.”

The people who had placed their hands on their chests and bowed even deeper finally straightened their posture.

The noise returned to the party venue.

Grand Lady Camilla took a seat at a table that was neither too much in a corner nor in the center. Though the space wasn’t large, it was a good spot for people to approach.

‘Truly the leader of the social circle.’

It was a completely different appearance from the Empress Dowager at the Sowing Festival.

She tolerates factions, but restrains fights from becoming too heated.

She lets people freely enjoy the social circle, but doesn’t allow order to collapse.

‘I suppose there are still many people who want to ask her to be their godmother.’

Young ladies and the parents of children crowded around her.

Grand Lady Camilla was a giant tree. Not just because she boasted the most powerful influence, but because she treated everyone fairly. She had never become anyone’s godmother.

‘She doesn’t even initiate conversations first.’

That’s when it happened.

“Young Lady Dubbled.”

I was startled to see her staring directly at me.

‘Huh?’

Though I had been steadily following my plan to make her my godmother, I hadn’t expected her to call me out in such a public place.

When I glanced at my aunt, she nodded, so I headed toward Grand Lady Camilla.

“I greet Grand Lady Camilla.”

“Come sit here.”

Then she spoke to the people gathered around.

“I have something to discuss privately with the Young Lady, so would you please give us some space.”

It goes without saying that people were surprised. Even as they withdrew, they all glanced this way with curious faces.

“It’s been a few days.”

“Yes, Grand Lady.”

“What have you been doing during this time?”

“I took walks and read books.”

“Would that be the book with the passage you told me about last time?”

“Yes! It’s my favorite book.”

“How grateful.”

The Grand Lady looked at me with gentle eyes.

“I want to give you a gift, Young Lady. I was wondering what children like most these days, and decided to give you something you need. Is there anything you want?”

I blinked my eyes to avoid arousing unnecessary suspicion as I asked.

“A gift for me?”

“Yes. There’s something I’m grateful to you for. Thanks to you, I was able to not miss something precious.”

It seems she’s decided to accept Leticia and Lionel.

‘They’ll soon become the Grand Duchess and Prince.’

I didn’t say anything more and smiled brightly.

“Aren’t you curious about what this precious thing is? You’re at an age when you should be full of curiosity.”

“Since it’s something said by someone as wise as you, Grand Lady, I think there must be meaning behind it. Also, the fact that you’re not telling me the details means it’s something I shouldn’t know right now.”

Her gaze, which had been treating me like a mere child, changed.

“You are clever, Young Lady. Very much so.”

“You flatter me.”

“No, you really are clever. I mean it.”

She stared directly at me. I didn’t avoid her gaze.

“I’m grateful for your words, Grand Lady, but there isn’t much I want.”

“What you want and what you need are different things.”

“If it’s something I need…”

I drew out my words, pretending to think, then shook my head.

“But that’s something Grand Lady can’t give me.”

“There’s hardly anything I can’t give, so perhaps Young Lady is underestimating me?”

She asked with a slightly mischievous tone. I shook my head firmly.

“People aren’t something you can give.”

“People? Does Young Lady need people? You already have more than enough. A beautiful and capable father, outstanding brothers, an aunt who’s the most popular person in the Imperial Capital. I hear you’re surrounded by talented individuals.”

“What I need is someone who can teach me about the Imperial Capital. Father told me that since I’m the Young Lady of Dubbled, I’ll have to replace my aunt later. But I’m still young and don’t know anything, so it’s frustrating.”

“…There must be many people who would want to become your godmother?”

“But I can’t just carelessly find someone. My godmother said a godmother isn’t just someone who teaches social etiquette. She’s a second mother.”

“…”

“So I really need someone I can truly trust and follow like a mother.”

Grand Lady Camilla tapped the desk with her finger.

“I see. Young Lady is right.”

Just then, a chocolate fountain was brought in. It was a gift from the host for the children.

As I watched the children excitedly running over, I suddenly realized something.

‘I should be excited too!’

With that thought, I shouted “Wow!”

“Go ahead.”

At the Grand Lady’s words, I quickly stood up, bowed, and went to the chocolate fountain.

Even while walking, my attention was completely focused on Grand Lady Camilla behind me.

Grand Lady Camilla, reflected in the shiny fountain, gestured to her lady-in-waiting and looked at me.

‘Dubbled… find out… education how far… quickly.’

Having barely managed to read the lip movements reflected in the fountain, I smiled as I transferred biscuits to my bowl.

It seemed like the day I’d be summoned to the Grand Duchess’s Residence wasn’t far off.

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‘And as expected!’

I swung my feet back and forth as I looked out the carriage window.

Grand Lady Camilla had invited me to dinner. It was an unprecedented event that left the people of Dubbled flustered.

My family discussed what her intentions could possibly be, but I quickly said “I want to go!”

Father eventually decided to send me to Grand Lady Camilla’s residence.

“If you don’t sit properly, you’ll get hurt.”

…Along with Johan.

I answered “Yes…” and obediently straightened my posture.

Though I had a guard (and supervisor) attached, it was fine. The conversation with the Grand Lady would be private anyway.

Men dressed neatly in tailcoats greeted us as we got out of the carriage.

“We greet the noble children of Dubbled.”

And following their guidance, we entered the room.

Johan was to wait in the reception room, while I was directed to a room right next to the reception room.

“If she asks any difficult questions, call me immediately.”

Johan whispered like that, so I nodded and entered the room.

“She stepped out briefly due to contact from the Imperial Palace. She’ll be here soon, so please wait.”

“Yes.”

After the butler left the room, I carefully sat down on the sofa.

‘So this is the VIP reception room where Grand Lady Camilla only invites the few people she shares her heart with…’

One of the high-ranking priests at the temple was close friends with Grand Lady Camilla, so I had heard stories about the reception room at the Grand Duchess’s Residence.

I quietly exclaimed “Wow…” as I looked around.

It wasn’t incredibly luxurious, but every single decoration and carpet was gleaming. It was a place filled with elegant charm.

The reception room had a terrace attached, with sunlight pouring through large windows, and outside there were lush green trees and colorful flowers in abundance.

‘Huh? Are those Haro flowers?’

Seeing the blue flowers wrapped in seven layers of petals, I screamed internally.

Those were the flowers that had caused my allergic reaction when I drank honey tea last time.

Since just smelling them made my stomach churn, I headed to the terrace to confirm if they were really Haro flowers, and if so, to close the window.

‘The terrace is connected to the outer reception room.’

I was thinking that when I leaned my head over the railing.

From the distance, I heard someone calling out.

“…sir, where are you!”

“…Your Highness.”

“Prince Adrian!”

And thud.

Something fell from above with a thud.

I turned my head in surprise. And what I saw was─

“You…”

“…!”

Brilliant golden hair scattered in the cool breeze, revealing vivid red eyes.

‘Adrian!’

While I was stammering in surprise, he, who had been frozen, opened his mouth.

“Isaac, why are you…”

Just as he was muttering.

From the window of the adjacent room to the reception room came the creaking sound of a hinge.

‘Johan is in the adjacent room!’

I quickly pulled him behind the curtain to hide. Then I grabbed Adrian’s shoulder and made him bend his knees.

If I could, I felt like folding him up and stuffing him in my pocket.

My heart was pounding.

Adrian and Johan were nothing short of mortal enemies. They were the greatest political rivals, each waiting for a chance to stick a blade in the other’s throat.

Wondering if Johan had opened the door, I cautiously peeked out while pressing against the wall.

But all I could see was the swallow-tail hem of a tailcoat.

‘The butler must have opened the door for him.’

I sighed and looked around the room again before facing forward.

He was staring intently at me with narrowed pupils. At such a close distance that I could feel his breath.

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