The Dutiful Kid Who Saved the Villainous Family - Chapter 128

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Episode 128

“What do you mean, Lord Kuken!”

“From this place… I sense a powerful force.”

“Ah! Isn’t that divine power? There are clerics nearby.”

Kuken fell silent.

The atmosphere also sank into a somewhat gloomy mood.

With that single moment of silence drawing everyone’s attention, Kuken took a step toward the lakeside.

Then he reached out and lightly swept over the ground around the lake.

“Hmm… Divine power, you said.”

“Yes.”

As he continued to make a puzzled expression, the people parted like the Red Sea.

Kuken spoke casually, as if casting a fishing line.

“For divine power… it’s strange.”

“Is there some problem?”

Meeting the people’s trusting gazes, Kuken looked around the lakeside area.

A bluish and deep lake came into view.

At that moment, Declan clicked his tongue lightly.

Then Kuken raised his head.

Now.

This was the timing Declan had planned.

Cardinal Ibenna and the Head Cleric, who were trying to leave Princess Rashe’s Palace, met their eyes.

‘They said the Princess has lessons at exactly this time, right?’

Cardinal Ibenna was observing the fake purification mage intently.

‘Were they watching us? Since when?’

While staring at Cardinal Ibenna’s distant figure, Kuken raised the corners of his mouth and said.

“Investigation will be necessary in various ways. I must have an audience with Her Highness the Princess.”

At that moment, they could see the Head Cleric’s steps quickening.

The corners of Kuken’s mouth rose slightly.

‘Next is your turn, Airi!’

* * *

Meanwhile, Airi was facing the crisis of her lifetime.

This place was in front of Melinda’s house!

Airi clenched her fists as she looked at the mansion where magi was flowing out from inside the carriage.

It definitely meant a space full of artificial magi!

‘I should go purify the magi right away!’

But…

Just before getting out of the carriage, Airi heard shocking news from Serafin.

“Huh, huk. Grandmother is sick? Why, why, why?”

“Because she received the temple’s baptism. Originally, such things happen when you receive baptism.”

All the holy knights who came to the capital had to receive the temple’s baptism.

So they had secretly brought in the Head Cleric, but she’s had a fever since then?

She sent a letter saying it was just a mild fever and she was fine, but…

‘It’s a terrifyingly evil temple, so I can’t trust it!’

Airi muttered with a worried expression while handling the letter.

“I, I have to go save Grandmother…”

Just thinking that Grandmother was sick already made her heart ache.

Airi sniffled.

But the atmosphere at Malenda’s house was also very suspicious.

‘This house is also full of magi, so if I don’t purify it right away, something terrible will happen…’

Airi was hesitating whether to step out of the carriage or not.

Then, Serafin shrugged his shoulders.

“Little one, you get out. I’ll go to Grandmother! To save her!”

Though he seemed somewhat unfamiliar and awkward, his tone was resolute. Airi looked at Serafin somewhat suspiciously.

“Serafin is weak though…”

“Why are you making that face? I’m Serafin, the hero’s friend! And I’m not going alone, you know? I’m taking lots of other grandmothers and knights and even Raspen!”

Then Serafin took something out from his chest and handed it to Airi.

“And I’m giving you this magical tool!”

“Huh?”

“It’s our family’s heirloom, a video magical tool. It only transmits for a very, very short time. Father has this magical tool too. Father gave it to us saying we might be in danger…”

“Huh, hup.”

“I’m sharing it now just in case! This works, right, little one?”

Serafin held Airi’s hand tightly and winked.

“I’m your big brother, aren’t I? I’ll safely rescue Grandmother, no, that’s not right! I’ll rescue Grandmother!”

Even though he’s only thirteen years old!

Serafin helped Berry and Airi get out of the carriage.

“Berry, please take good care of Airi!”

Berry’s eyes became resolute.

His determination to definitely accomplish something today was evident.

* * *

When they entered Malenda’s mansion.

Airi thought her ears might bleed.

“My goodness! Lady Ortejo and Prince Jarkvel have come to visit! What an unprecedented honor! So, you came to see our child?”

“Yes, yes. We came to visit the sick.”

“Please come in! Fortunately, Malenda’s health has improved considerably.”

“Huk, really?”

This is strange.

There’s so much magi!

Then, the lady stopped in the corridor and tilted her head as if puzzled.

“But Malenda said she’s going to the villa, so I’m not sure if you two will be able to meet.”

Berry asked carefully.

“Is there a reason the villa trip was suddenly decided?”

At the seven-year-old child’s careful voice, the lady laughed briefly and said.

“Actually, Malenda being sick was to manifest her ability. The Head Cleric came very urgently today. But when he saw our Malenda, he said she should go to the Pope’s villa to test her ability!”

“You mean… ability?”

“Yes, Lady Airi frequently encountered ‘abilities’ even when you were in the Northern Region, right? Oh, look at me. I shouldn’t be keeping you standing here while talking… Please come in.”

Airi nodded and stood in front of Malenda’s doorway.

Every time the talkative lady repeatedly spoke about Malenda’s whereabouts, Airi’s eyes strangely wavered.

‘With so much magi here, how can she naturally leave for the villa?’

But right at that moment.

Malenda’s door carefully opened and the Head Cleric and Malenda came out together, holding hands.

“Oh my, who might you be?”

His attitude seemed excessively wary.

Airi bowed her head and said.

“My name is Airi Ortejo. This is Prince Berry Jarkvel!”

“Ah, so you’re the Lady and Prince. …I am Dif, the Head Cleric under Cardinal Ibenna.”

Airi looked at Malenda who was beside Dif.

Yesterday she definitely had lively cheeks.

But…

Today, Malenda’s eyes were unfocused.

‘She’s walking fine and speaking well, but she looks exactly like a puppet being controlled.’

But how could she speak up when she had her own intentions?

‘What if I reveal that I’m a Purification Mage and tell Malenda that she has a lot of magi?’

It was still too early, with no clues yet.

She didn’t know how that High Priest would react.

Airi clenched both fists tightly.

Head Cleric Dif glanced around Airi’s vicinity and smiled gently.

Airi looked up at him with her fists still tightly clenched.

“Um, could I have a conversation with Lady Malenda?”

Dif anxiously pulled out a pocket watch from his coat.

Clink, the sound of the watch chain clashing could be heard.

“Unfortunately, that would be difficult. Isn’t that right, Lady Malenda?”

Malenda carefully moved her lips.

“Yes.”

Airi secretly tried to take a breath to purify the magi around Malenda.

But…

‘The purification isn’t working well.’

This was strange.

It felt like something was blocking it…

Just then, Dif smiled wickedly and grabbed Malenda’s hand.

“Well then, let’s go.”

Around Malenda’s neck hung what appeared to be a necklace with a sharp jewel.

Airi didn’t know what that jewel was.

But Berry immediately recognized it upon seeing the sharp jewel’s form.

Berry recalled the warning Declan had given this morning.

“When you go to Malenda’s Manor, you might encounter a High Priest at just the right timing.”

“Then what should we do? Should we run away immediately?”

“The High Priest has a lot to lose too. With so many eyes watching, he won’t be able to cause a disturbance at Malenda’s Manor. But if you do meet the High Priest, observe his appearance and attire carefully.”

“His appearance and attire, carefully…”

“He’ll definitely have something related to magi or demons. For sure.”

Berry’s eyes widened.

* * *

After Malenda disappeared to board a carriage with the Head Cleric.

Airi and Berry were left alone in the corridor.

Airi muttered gloomily.

“Should we follow them by carriage right now? Or should we purify this manor first and then go see Grandmother?”

Perhaps because of the Head Cleric’s sudden appearance.

Worries about what to do with Malenda swelled up in Airi’s mind.

Then, Berry firmly grasped Airi’s round, chubby hand and said.

“Lady Airi, please listen carefully to what I’m about to say.”

“Mm.”

“That sharp jewel around that child’s neck that looks roughly crafted… it’s a demon’s heart.”

“A demon’s heart?”

Berry held Airi’s hand tightly as she spoke.

“Yes. That’s why the purification didn’t work. She’s directly receiving the power of demons, or rather, magi.”

Airi watched Malenda boarding the carriage through the window.

“Got it! Then if I aim for that and purify it…”

Just then, Berry gripped Airi’s hand even tighter.

“You can’t.”

“Huh?”

“It seems like you’re pushing yourself too hard. And your strength seems weak too…”

Oh no!

‘Does Berry think I’m an extremely weak Purification Mage?’

Airi firmly grasped Berry’s hand.

She couldn’t give a detailed explanation, but…

“You know, if pushing myself a little can save Malenda, it doesn’t matter!”

Berry could no longer stop Airi.

Berry had also gained life by relying on such kindness from Airi.

Berry sighed briefly and said.

“Lady Airi, so, from what I know, that demon’s heart has both effects and side effects. So, the side effects are…”

As soon as she heard Berry’s words about the side effects!

“Got it, let’s go now!”

Airi vigorously kicked off from the corridor and ran.

Malenda, wait!

Airi is coming to save you!

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