The Dutiful Kid Who Saved the Villainous Family - Chapter 123

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Episode 123

Princess Rashe frowned.

“Anyway, I don’t like any of them.”

She sighed and swept her hair back.

“Fine, everyone get out.”

“Among today’s schedule, there are also children who came to the 【Belly Gathering】…”

“Tell them it’s cancelled because I’m tired.”

Perhaps sensing that Princess Rashe’s expression had sharpened.

The servants hurriedly nodded their heads.

* * *

Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside the Ortejo Ducal Family’s Capital Townhouse was tense.

“What on earth happened to the children-.”

“Perfect timing meeting you, Lord Ortejo. I have something to tell you.”

“…I was just wondering what the children did while I was away…”

“They did something truly praiseworthy. How about we discuss the details over a meal? You’ve gotten a bit thin too, Your Grace.”

Elder only raised one eyebrow, but was dragged away by Grandmother just like that.

‘Is Elder also going from skinny to chubby…?!’

There were originally ten Grandmothers here in total.

But Elder was led away helplessly by a total of five grandmothers, headed by Melissa Marquess Grandmother, and disappeared!

But fortunately, Airi was holding the 【Report on Suspicious Activities in the Imperial Palace】 in her hand.

Then, the remaining five grandmothers said.

“Shall we start eating some really delicious food now?”

Serafin, who had been getting his cheeks pinched by Melissa Marquess Grandmother and treated like a skinny kid all along, muttered.

“Little brat, I think I’m really going to die… This, this kind of trap is a first for me!”

“…”

At this rate, my stomach will be so full I’ll become a frog!

It was when the two children made eye contact and carefully moved toward the door.

Grandmother, who seemed to have eyes on the back of her head, grabbed both of them.

“Oh my, our little puppies! Hurry up and eat your soup~”

“Ugh, urgh.”

Airi stared blankly at Serafin’s plump cheeks and pale face.

Should I at least help Serafin escape!

But that’s when it happened.

Serafin said resolutely.

“That document in your hand… do you need to read it!”

“Huh? B-but…!”

Serafin’s expression instantly became a bit more resolute.

Just looking at his expression, he practically had the aura of a child soldier who chose death in place of a comrade heading to the battlefield.

“You at least escape from this place, uurgh… Grandmother!”

“Hmm?”

“I challenge the jumbo burger!”

Serafin raised his hand high and looked at Grandmother.

Then Grandmother smiled brightly and nodded toward Serafin.

Was it thanks to Serafin’s sacrifice!

Airi secretly snuck out the door, avoiding the gaze of the five-grandmother army.

Only after arriving at the restroom did she finally secure time to talk with Cookie about the 【Imperial Palace Report】.

“Phew, whew. So Princess Rashe’s Palace is strange! Let’s go see right away! She’s fifteen years old and might be full of magi!”

“Oh, but you can’t meet her.”

“Why? Why can’t I meet her…?”

Cookie glanced at Airi, whose speech had naturally become shortened.

“Because there’s no way to meet the Princess!”

“…Huh?!”

“Even if you throw a party now and send an invitation, she’ll probably refuse, right?”

Airi’s eyes shook wildly and roughly.

At the Taekwondo Dojo or school, she could definitely meet any friend she wanted to meet?!

“Well, you could ask Elder for help. But originally, men don’t interfere in court social circle affairs. It’s not cool, you could say. But well, even if it’s not cool, if you ask him, wouldn’t Elder grab even the Emperor by the collar to help you?”

“…If he grabs the Emperor by the collar, he’ll get arrested!”

“Well, that’s not our concern.”

Cookie rubbed his nose.

She didn’t know what exactly, but.

She understood that Elder shouldn’t interfere in Airi’s social activities!

“Hmm, let’s say you can’t meet Princess Rashe right away because you have no connection with her… There must be social circle children who are close to her, right? You find a way to meet them first. That’s how you go about it naturally!”

Then, Airi lifted her chin up.

“Good idea. I have a method!”

“Huh?”

“Our Grandmothers know the ‘social circle’ well!”

“Hmm?”

“Grandmothers have lots and lots of friends in the social circle! So I just need to ask Grandmothers to introduce me to their friends!”

Grandmothers must also have child friends like Airi!

It was when Airi, impressed by her own perfect logic, lifted her chin up.

“What, what’s this, this kid!”

“Huh?”

“You, why do you look so smart!”

Airi rubbed her plump, swollen belly.

‘But there’s just one problem!’

…She had to go back to the grandmother army again!

‘This time I might really burst and die…’

Airi, who returned with drooping shoulders, was…

“Grandmother, I’m full…”

“No! That’s not being full!”

“Then, then.”

“Waaaah…”

…chewing food until her cheeks became plump.

Mrs. Merriott, who was caressing Airi’s squishy cheeks, smiled gently.

“Hmm, I came all the way up from the Southern Region to touch these cheeks.”

Time to start talking to the Grandmothers!

Airi said with sparkling eyes.

“Grandmothers, I, I have a request…”

“Hmm?”

“Um, I want to become friends with the children in the capital too…”

“Hmm…?”

“I want to throw a party! A black sesame and mugwort latte party!”

“Hmm? Oh, really?”

“Yes! But I don’t have friends to invite to the party! I want to invite lots and lots of ‘social circle’ child friends. Grandmothers have many child friends, right? Could you bring child friends to the party?”

The grandmothers’ gazes focused on Airi.

“Oh my, the only child friend we grandmothers have is Airi?”

“Huh, huh.”

So there are things even Grandmothers can’t do…

Right when Airi became dejected.

“But these grandmothers can definitely bring child friends!”

“Wow!”

“Instead, you need to eat much more.”

“Wh, whaaaa…”

“Our plump little piggy!”

…And so.

Airi became a plump, well-fed little piggy.

“You’re going to prepare a party, right? I’ll bring you the exact invitation list tomorrow afternoon.”

Th, that quickly?

Airi’s pupils shook violently.

She envisioned a dark future where children would come to the Ortejo manor, become completely plump, and burst into tears.

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The next day, early morning.

At the Genevre Salon, where the Empire’s capital social circle gatherings were held.

It was a place where distinguished noble ladies gathered to hold small tea parties.

This was a meeting arranged to discipline their children, who had recently developed strangely eccentric personalities.

“The children are using profanity these days.”

“My daughter just closes her door and keeps the curtains drawn.”

“She even talks nonsense about seeing monsters. I didn’t mention it since it’s like family shame, but something’s strange, isn’t it?”

These were promising children who had been selected at a young age to accompany Princess Rashe…

As the ladies became worried about their children, they too became sensitive.

Because of this, the salon, which had always been full of sharp conversations.

Today, unlike before, was filled only with silence.

“Well…”

“Hmm…”

“I…”

But none of those present could properly continue their words.

Those who had visited this place were noble ladies from the Southern Region.

They were called noble ladies from the Southern Region, but…

From 20 to 30 years ago until now.

Weren’t these the people who had controlled the entire social circle!

‘Even Melissa Marquess, who wrote the 【Empire Social Circle Guide】 that I learned from, is here!’

It wasn’t just Melissa Marquess.

Their presence was so tremendously imposing that it was difficult to approach them.

Countess Genevieve, the salon’s owner and a lady in her thirties who currently dominated the social circle, forced an awkward smile.

“W, welcome everyone… It’s an honor to have you at my salon.”

Melissa Marquess, who was at the front, elegantly opened her folding fan.

“This is my first time at the Genevre Salon.”

“Hmm…”

Every time they exchanged glances, the young ladies seemed to lose their vitality.

And for good reason, as these were people whose influence was still tremendous even though they had left the capital.

‘They must have come to do something incredible.’

‘Perhaps they’re dissatisfied with the current social circle and planning to take collective action?’

‘Could this cause upheaval in the social circle?’

‘Or maybe they’re suddenly trying to influence the Empire’s central political scene…’

Countless hypotheses flashed through their minds.

Lady Genevieve barely straightened her back.

Although she was young in age, this was her salon.

“I don’t particularly intend to speak according to social circle etiquette.”

“Then…”

Melissa Marquess held out cards toward all the ladies in the salon.

Seeing the crooked handwriting on them, she tilted her head in confusion.

‘What is this?’

All the noble ladies looked puzzled as they fingered the surface of the cards.

“We’re inviting your little ones to a party at the Ortejo Family Townhouse. Please be sure to participate.”

…These were ten noble ladies who had dominated the social circle.

When they spoke like this, there would be no one who could refuse.

Dark clouds gathered on the faces of all the noble ladies, including Lady Genevieve.

‘The Ortejo Family…’

‘As expected, the Southern Region noble ladies didn’t come up here for nothing.’

‘Could it be that even the children will be caught up in political schemes?’

But then, when they opened the cards with trembling hands.

Ta-da!

Friends!

You’re invited!

(★)

…What is this?

Part 1: Black Sesame Eating Contest

Part 2: It’s a Secret but Super Duper Strong and Powerful Party!

What is this really… what?

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