The Duke Dad I Chose Can’t (Really) See Well - Chapter 59

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Chapter 59

 

“Ha, haha… No, it’s not. Have a good time.”

 

The employee said those words, returned the coin, and went back to his work.

 

‘Why? Could it be because it’s registered under my real name?’

 

But Max and Ashirion aren’t fools, so they wouldn’t have used my name. Even if they did, my name isn’t strange or anything.

 

Just as I was tilting my head in confusion, the match had ended and the host picked up the microphone again.

 

“Did you enjoy the previous match? With only one final match remaining before the auction begins, let’s change the arena atmosphere for this most anticipated fight!”

 

The moment the host said that, a loud rumbling sound echoed as the central stage split horizontally. A massive prison cell slowly emerged from the split stage.

 

Inside the rusted iron bars stained with someone’s blood, there was someone.

 

On one side was a man with bulging muscles covered in oil, and on the other side was a boy who was clearly small in stature at first glance.

 

‘To send out such a small child like that. It’s the end times, truly the end times.’

 

I clicked my tongue and tried to turn my head away. After all, what I wanted wasn’t the match but the merchandise.

 

However, the moment I glimpsed something glinting in the darkness, I couldn’t help but turn my gaze back as if entranced.

 

“He’s the star fighter! After arriving at the arena, he never participated in matches and was on the verge of disposal, but then instantly reclaimed first place and has maintained an undefeated legend ever since!”

 

At the same time, the prison cell’s iron bars rose upward.

 

“A boy with eyes that closely resemble the devil’s eyes that once opposed the Orphel God!”

 

Thud. With a heavy sound, the prison cell door opened completely. Soon, someone slowly emerged from the darkness.

 

Handcuffs and shackles with round iron balls attached.

 

And with a muzzle that looked like something meant for wild beasts covering his mouth, it was a boy with brilliant golden eyes that shone even in this dark place.

 

“Hurry up and finish him off!”

 

“You better earn your keep, you little brat!”

 

The audience was clamoring for the match to begin quickly.

 

Despite the intensely loud voices that could make one’s ears ring, the boy stood perfectly still without moving.

 

I quietly stared at the boy’s face displayed on the magical device similar to a large screen.

 

His bangs were long so I couldn’t see clearly, but those distinct golden eyes reminded me of someone.

 

It was Rene, my former husband from my previous life who had now become a complete stranger.

 

Of course, there was no way Rene could be here at this auction house, especially as a Chess Piece, so it must be my imagination.

 

“Roaaaar!”

 

Perhaps frustrated that the cheers for him were weaker than for the boy, the opposing Muscular Man roared and beat his chest. The audience began cheering wildly in response. Among them were those boasting about being that thing’s Patron.

 

“The atmosphere is quite heated. Excellent. Now then, let’s begin today’s final match that you’ve all been waiting for!”

 

Clang!

 

With the starting bell, the host stepped back.

 

Then the man who instantly broke his handcuffs gripped a sharp spear and charged straight at the boy.

 

I almost jumped up without realizing it.

 

His handcuffs weren’t even undone yet! That’s so unfair! Isn’t this child abuse?

 

‘No, wait. If he made it this far, he must be incredibly skilled. Someone like me doesn’t need to worry…’

 

But something was strange.

 

The boy didn’t run from the man charging at him, nor did he try desperately to remove his handcuffs.

 

He just watched the approaching person with calm eyes and then…

 

Thunk.

 

He was stabbed.

 

…His face was.

 

More precisely, the muzzle covering his lower face.

 

The Chess Piece’s spear tip was lodged in it.

 

I heard someone gasp in shock. I was so surprised that I couldn’t even gasp and squeezed my eyes shut.

 

It would have been natural for screams to erupt. I didn’t want to see such a horrific scene.

 

But… something was strange.

 

“Th-this…”

 

At the panting sound, I slowly opened my eyes. Looking carefully, the Chess Piece holding the spear couldn’t move at all. It was because the boy standing before him was gripping the spear.

 

And at that moment, the boy grabbed and yanked the spear.

 

Clang!

 

With a sharp sound, the muzzle covering the boy’s mouth came off.

 

The boy lightly leaped backward and shook his head as if annoyed.

 

Then he blew softly. Very quietly.

 

Could it be… he stayed still on purpose? To remove the muzzle?

 

“Waaaah!”

 

“That’s it!”

 

I could feel the audience cheering and shouting enthusiastically. Employees busily moved around collecting money.

 

Perhaps his pride was hurt from being overpowered by a boy much smaller than himself, the muscular Chess Piece cowardly gripped swords in both hands. Then he immediately charged at the boy.

 

However, the boy avoided even that with light footsteps.

 

Then he crouched low to dodge the man’s sword and struck the man’s leg.

 

“Ugh!”

 

With a sharp sound, the man staggered. Not missing that opportunity, the boy kicked his stomach.

 

Though he looked young, since he had made it to this position in this Underground Auction House, I vaguely thought his skills would naturally be excellent.

 

But what I had vaguely imagined and what I was seeing directly with my eyes were on completely different levels.

 

He wasn’t just strong.

 

Casually observing his opponent and responding according to his own mood and preference.

 

…It was truly overwhelming skill.

 

‘How could someone so young…’

 

I was swallowing dry saliva when.

 

Clang!

 

Rene had merely pushed with his handcuffed hands, but with a sharp sound, the sword shattered. It was the moment when the flustered opponent was floundering. The boy lifted his leg and struck the man’s face.

 

“Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh…!”

 

The man who lost his balance staggered backward into the air. And then…

 

Thud!

 

He fell to the ground with a loud crash.

 

The sound was so loud it felt like the arena was shaking.

 

As dust clouds swirled from the impact, the boy shook his head slightly as if annoyed.

 

Only then was his face fully revealed on the screen-like magical device.

 

Black hair, skin that had scratches here and there but was clearly originally pure white, golden eyes that closely resembled the devil’s eyes that opposed the Orphel God, and despite his overwhelming skill, eyes that seemed empty as if he desired nothing.

 

At that moment, my mouth slowly fell open without realizing it.

 

‘Rene…?’

 

I had never properly seen Rene’s face before.

 

Though we had met at the wedding venue, his lower face was covered by a mask connected to his tight-fitting top.

 

What allowed me to recognize that person as Rene that day were his distinct golden eyes, his wariness toward me, and his overwhelming skill.

 

So I had casually thought to myself that without those three elements, I wouldn’t have been able to recognize Rene.

 

But I was mistaken.

 

This time too, I could feel it instinctively.

 

The boy before my eyes was the abandoned Crown Prince, the person who would return as the Rebel Leader in the future, the person who was supposed to become my husband, Rene.

 

Clink!

 

Clink!

 

Behind me, the sound of money piling up came from all directions as the amounts began rising. There were people clamoring to bid any amount immediately.

 

“Why. Are you also interested in that child?”

 

Seeing that I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen-like magical device, Palren asked casually.

 

“…No.”

 

Swallowing dry saliva, I quietly shook my head.

 

“I’m just… curious why he would be there.”

 

“Who knows. Everyone has their own circumstances.”

 

Palren shrugged lightly. It was something he could say because he didn’t yet know that boy was Rene.

 

“Now, now, everyone please calm down.”

 

The host skillfully soothed the audience.

 

“Unfortunately, Chess Pieces who achieve rank 1 have the right to directly choose their owner. Let’s see, this Chess Piece doesn’t seem ready to decide on an owner yet.”

 

Of course, it was a lie. If they gave away a Chess Piece that made people cheer like that, who would come to watch these matches again?

 

“I’ll pay any amount, so give me that child!”

 

“If there’s any battle you want to fight, I’ll unconditionally send you out! How about it?”

 

Nevertheless, the love calls toward Rene didn’t cease.

 

However, Rene, lightly ignoring their words, went back backstage and sat down in his place. Still wearing handcuffs, he held his position until the prison cell bars came down.

 

Only then did I remember it. Young Rene’s achievement of thoroughly robbing the Underground Auction House.

 

‘That’s not happening today, is it?’

 

I didn’t know why Rene, whose goal was to rob the Underground Auction House, was staying in this place even after achieving rank 1, but for me it was fortunate. It meant I could leave here without any incident.

 

‘I absolutely must not stand out.’

 

I resolved inwardly again and again.

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