The Dutiful Kid Who Saved the Villainous Family - Chapter 127

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Episode 127

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A few hours later, in front of the Imperial Palace’s court meeting hall.

“Kuken, the preparations are perfect, right?”

Next to Declan stood the great Purification Mage, Kuken.

After hearing all of Airi’s plans in the dining room, Declan casually stood up.

“This won’t do. Dad-dy will go take care of this. I’ll just take your Cookie with me.”

“Father! I should be the one going!”

“No.”

He peered into the auxiliary pocket of Airi’s rabbit-shaped bag.

“You just need to secretly do what I tell you to do. Got it?”

“Huh, gasp. Is this a secret mission…!”

…This is way too easy.

Kuken, no, Cookie clutched his head and muttered.

“Devil…”

“Why am I a devil?”

“Being dropped into this damn Imperial Palace without Airi.”

“You came with me. Don’t forget to properly follow my instructions today. Then I’ll send you back safely.”

Kuken slightly narrowed his brow and said.

“Understood, yes…”

But the thing is.

Even when he brought Kuken, who was feeling a bit dejected at the thought of being without Airi.

Declan swore he had never even thought that something like this would happen in the court meeting hall.

“Wow, my goodness! You must be Lord Kuken?”

It was surely meant to be a formal investigation into the Ortejo Family, which Malenda had last visited.

But no one in the Imperial Palace seemed to have any intention of properly conducting the investigation.

Instead…

They were all excited at the thought of meeting the great Purification Mage, Kuken.

Declan glanced at Kuken, who was constantly shaking hands with people, and thought.

‘It would have been a disaster if my daughter had been caught up in this.’

Confirming the enthusiastic atmosphere, Declan spoke quietly.

“What about the investigation into the Ortejo Family?”

“Ah, yes. We’ll dispatch investigators to the Ortejo Mansion for a field investigation. Would this be acceptable to you?”

“I don’t mind.”

The investigation was over in 30 seconds.

And the gazes of at least twenty nobles were directed toward Kuken.

“Lord Kuken, is the rumor about walking on water true?”

“I suppose I could walk on it.”

No, you can’t.

“Then, Lord Kuken. What about the rumor that you made the blind see?”

“Has even that become known?”

Are you a fraud?

Declan lightly cleared his throat.

Only then did Kuken, who had momentarily forgotten his duty while being charmed by the flattery of those who revered him, speak up.

“Ahem, ahem. Do not show doubt regarding matters concerning magi.”

It was the beginning of a subtle plan.

“My goodness.”

Kuken lifted his chin and arrogantly recited.

“This body, shall we say, is one that can eliminate all the magi in the world.”

“Is, is that so?”

“That’s right. But lately, I’ve been sensing something strange.”

“Something strange, you mean…”

“Hmm, that’s a matter related to my ‘other’ ability…”

As Kuken created a mysterious atmosphere, people became even more enthusiastic.

They seemed curious about the extent of Kuken’s purification power and what his hidden ability might be.

As such persistent questioning continued.

Declan, who had been quietly listening to Kuken’s lies, spoke up.

“Everyone, let’s stop here. Lord Kuken and I have another appointment, so we should get going.”

“Where are you going?”

“A place where Lord Kuken can demonstrate his abilities?”

The meeting lasted only about an hour at most.

But Declan, leaving the meeting hall, could guarantee.

That in less than 10 minutes, stories about the great Purification Mage Kuken would spread tremendously.

And that countless rumors would follow about where they were headed.

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At the same time, inside Princess Rashe’s Palace.

Princess Rashe disheveled her hair and let out a deep sigh.

“Malenda is sick?”

“Yes, that’s what they say.”

“Let’s postpone the party for now… Who did they say was the cause?”

“It happened after she attended the Declan Ortejo Family’s party.”

“Really? …A sick visit, yes, I should go visit her.”

The Head Maid looked at the Princess with a worried expression.

The current Princess seemed strangely restless, anxious, and bewildered.

‘Even considering that Lady Malenda is sick, she seems unusually uneasy.’

But just then.

A knock was heard from the doorway, followed by a respectful voice.

“I seek an audience with Your Highness the Princess.”

“Ah, Cardinal Ibenna!”

Princess Rashe jumped up and personally approached to open the door, saying.

“Perfect timing. Come in quickly!”

The delighted Princess offered Cardinal Ibenna a seat.

“I have something to ask the Cardinal who is called the Saint of the Streets. Can you also do healing with divine power?”

“Of course, Your Highness.”

Cardinal Ibenna smiled gently and trailed off.

“Then can you cure Malenda too?”

“Ah, Lady Malenda is…”

At those words, the Princess looked at him with an impatient expression.

‘I heard she was intelligent. Perhaps because she’s only fifteen, she’s quite poor at managing her expressions.’

Princess Rashe clearly wanted to surround herself with very smart people or various talents who led the Empire’s trends.

To become a ‘talent she wanted to have,’ he had pretended to help the poor on the streets.

Since he had properly caught the Princess’s eye, it had become quite a meaningful action.

He smiled warmly and said.

“As soon as this lesson ends, I’ll send my head priest to the mansion. How does that sound?”

“Yes, good!”

“Is there nothing else you’re curious about, Your Highness the Princess. Shall we have a lesson about the Holy Papal Dominion now?”

“Yes. What kind of place is it?”

“The Holy Papal Dominion is a place blessed by God, where the Pope always resides.”

“What kind of person is His Holiness the Pope?”

“He is a wonderful person.”

Princess Rashe’s voice lowered at the conversation that seemed to be going in circles.

“So….”

“Yes.”

“I want to ask what kind of person you think the Papal Dominion and His Holiness the Pope are.”

Cardinal Ibenna smiled gently as he met Princess Rashe’s intelligent eyes.

“His Holiness the Pope that I know….”

He immediately pulled out a finger-sized candle from inside his coat.

Then he lightly clicked and lit it.

At that moment, smoke began to rise from the candle.

“Hmm…?”

“His Holiness has met God directly. He wants to clean this world thoroughly.”

“Clean… ing?”

“Yes. Dirty and filthy things should not remain in this world. He wishes for only clean and beautiful things to exist in the world.”

“Ah….”

Princess Rashe’s expression remained intelligent and clear.

Cardinal Ibenna smiled gently.

He had approached Princess Rashe splendidly.

He suddenly found it quite satisfying that the candle’s wick was slowly burning.

“There are also numerous ability users….”

“Ability users? Then, can I go and meet them too?”

“Unfortunately, except for those chosen by His Holiness the Pope, no one can enter the Papal Dominion, even if they are royalty.”

“Ah.”

Seeing the Princess’s disappointed expression, Cardinal Ibenna smiled gently and continued.

“Would you like to visit the Holy Papal Dominion? If so, I will ask His Holiness the Pope about it.”

Princess Rashe’s eyes lit up.

But just then.

A noisy sound came through the half-open window.

Both Princess Rashe and Cardinal Ibenna’s gazes turned toward the window.

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In front of the lakeside at Princess Rashe’s Palace.

“Hmm….”

Perhaps because all those who didn’t want to end their conversation with the great Purification Mage had followed behind.

Declan had discovered the truth behind what had been making his ears burn lately.

“Lord Kuken, you see. Do you know about 【The Northern Duke Who Became a Father】?”

“What is that.”

“A new novel came out, where Lord Declan creates a blood bath for Lady Airi to confine his political enemies….”

Declan’s vision went white as he quietly listened to the content published in the gossip magazine.

‘What kind of monster am I?’

…Well, in terms of magi, he was a monster.

But the problem was something else.

The great Purification Mage, Kuken, spoke.

“Huh.”

“….”

“I must tell them when I return.”

…Ah, no.

“Gasp! You know, Father Northern Duke!”

“…What.”

“Mm, from now on I’ll call you Abuk!”

He had imagined something terrible.

Just as Declan’s complexion turned pale, Kuken stroked his chin and made a hmm sound.

Then the people following behind him made puzzled expressions.

“What’s wrong, Lord Kuken?”

“Well, you see….”

In front of the lakeside crowded with people who came to meet the great Purification Mage Lord Kuken.

Kuken very faithfully recalled the cheat sheet in his pocket.

[First cast the fishing line. I’ll handle the cleanup.]

With the strange feeling of becoming a fisherman, Kuken shouted powerfully.

“Oh my, this is terrible…!”

Declan responded dramatically as if showing off.

“What’s the matter, Duke Kuken?”

…But what was the next line again.

Declan shot a piercing gaze at Cookie.

At that moment, beads of sweat dropped from Cookie’s back.

‘If you mess up Airi’s plan, I’ll turn you into cookie crumbs and drop you in black tea,’ she had said, right?

‘Yes, weak humans. Witness the power of this cunning Cookie’s tongue.’

Cookie made a clicking sound with his mouth like a skilled con artist, then immediately put on a gloomy expression.

Then he lowered his voice by half.

“Here, in the Princess’s Palace, an extremely dangerous situation is occurring.”

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