The Dutiful Kid Who Saved the Villainous Family - Chapter 8

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Episode 8

The soft foot wrapped in round demonic energy blocking shoes fiercely crushed Schultz’s vital spot.

Was it because he underestimated Airi?

“Kuh, kuhuk!”

Schultz collapsed to the floor with his eyes wide open.

After finishing her decisive kick, Airi landed on the floor with a thud.

Perfect landing!

Airi dusted off her hands and looked down at Schultz.

Schultz, barely managing to twist his body and get up, muttered.

“What the hell did you just, wh, what did you do…!”

Schultz hastily got into position and tried to swing his fist.

But…

“What! Speak with proper manners!”

Airi once again showed a fierce kick and a splendid landing.

The subjugation was complete.

It was Schultz’s perfect K.O. defeat.

* * *

Head Butler Peter, who oversees Ortejo Castle.

He patrolled the castle today with his usual stern expression.

However, today’s patrol was somewhat different from usual.

The expressions of the maids, which were always dark and rigidly hardened, were quite bright.

‘To think their expressions would become so soft over just one Lady Airi. The discipline of the family has become tremendously lax.’

If those who serve nobles closely go around grinning foolishly, everyone will look down on them.

The Head Butler’s brow furrowed momentarily.

‘It’s amazing that she still trusts someone even after being treated like that.’

At his advanced age.

The assassin-exclusive tattoo carved on his forearm twitched along with his arm muscles.

He was different in caliber from butlers of other castles.

He had once made a name for himself as an assassin, and was someone granted extensive authority within the Ortejo Family where the head of house was frequently absent.

What he felt when he met Airi’s eyes was…

‘Yes, those are definitely eyes with some scheme behind them.’

He foresaw that Airi would cause trouble sometime today.

Of course, he was wholeheartedly loyal to all Ortejos.

But the absence of the family head. The young Ortejos who ruined the castle without discipline were…

‘They all cause unmanageable trouble and always try to avoid responsibility. Lady Airi won’t be any different.’

As if to prove his belief, noise came from the communication magical tool he kept in his pocket.

[There has been a collision between Lady Airi and Lord Schultz. A mutual quarrel was triggered and Lady Airi assaulted Lord Schultz.]

‘As expected, just as I predicted.’

Head Butler Peter moved his steps with an expression of annoyance.

* * *

Right after hearing the report that Schultz and Airi had fought. He ordered the children to gather in the reception room for a three-way meeting.

Currently, the Ortejo Grand Duke and direct family members were absent to wage war.

Schultz’s mother, the Marquess, was reigning in the Haunted Castle as if she were the master.

He intended to accurately assess the situation before she could conceal the facts.

As expected, Schultz, whose face was black and blue, threw a tantrum.

“Hii, hiing… Head Butler! That little brat dared to hit my vital spot!”

“I understand. Please tell me step by step how this happened.”

It would be similar to the usual accident cleanup.

Write up the circumstances, report to superiors, then handle it.

Head Butler Peter bowed his head and said.

“First, I’m truly sorry that such an unpleasant incident occurred.”

Now naturally some angry words would fly.

“That’s right! It’s all your fault!”

Schultz showing exactly the expected attitude.

However, unlike him, Airi spoke calmly.

“That’s not true. Head Butler has done nothing wrong. It’s entirely the fault of that child and me for fighting.”

“…Excuse me?”

At this normal statement he’d never heard in the Northern Region, his wavering gaze fixed on Airi.

How did such a child end up getting into a fight?

“I understand. Looking at the situation, this isn’t a matter to end as just a fight between children.”

Schultz, gaining momentum, raised his fist and said.

“You don’t even have mom and dad, right? When my mom comes, someone like you is nothing!”

Peter’s expression instantly contorted.

“That won’t happen. If you insult her like this, big trouble could arise.”

“What big trouble?”

“It seems like a matter for Deira Marquess, Schultz’s mother, and Lord Ortejo, Airi’s father, to discuss directly.”

Schultz’s complexion turned pale.

“Lo, Lord Ortejo is co, coming? Th, then who is she?”

Being inconsistent is a characteristic of children.

He probably assumed she was a weak child since she was walking around in a demonic energy blocking suit.

“She is Princess Airi Ortejo.”

“Wh, what, what kind of nonsense! Th, the Princess is in the Southern Region!”

“She was there and came up here recently.”

Schultz’s complexion became ashen.

“Since you almost injured a direct blood relative. This can be considered a serious matter.”

Schultz’s gaze shook intensely.

‘As expected, even a scoundrel is still a child when they’re a child.’

Unlike Schultz who was utterly dejected, Airi was composed.

“But, is Lord Ortejo really coming?”

“Excuse me?”

Until this moment, all the maids and servants including the Head Maid didn’t understand the meaning behind Airi’s words.

“I caused trouble, so you said you’d contact my parents.”

“Ah…”

“So since I caused trouble, Lord Ortejo will come to the Ducal Palace to see me, right?”

And the moment they heard Airi’s trembling voice.

All the maids’ expressions contorted with pity and tenderness.

‘Did she deliberately cause trouble to meet Lord Ortejo?’

Peter fell briefly silent.

Now all the circumstances fit together.

This tiny child had come to the Northern Region alone because she missed her father’s affection.

Even after causing trouble, her desire to see her father came first – she was that starved for love.

Only then did the child’s small body come into view.

Her trembling body as well.

* * *

After wrapping up the situation, Peter called the servants.

He intended to ask them about the objective circumstances of the incident as well.

“What happened?”

One maid who had been by Airi’s side the whole time quietly stepped forward as a witness.

“Though I stayed quiet since it wasn’t my place to interfere, the little miss didn’t cause trouble.”

Peter’s gaze wavered as he heard the detailed circumstances that followed.

“She simply couldn’t stand watching other children being bullied?”

“Yes. I’ve never seen anyone so righteous in the Northern Region.”

“…I see, understood. Everyone, you may go.”

He had thought it strange that the young child was unusually well-mannered.

But he assumed she was being mature because she was intimidated after causing trouble.

After writing down the details of the incident, he reflected.

‘Did I judge Lady Airi based on my own preconceptions?’

Of course, what kind of child Airi truly was would require more observation.

Unlike the maids who were already full of affection for Airi, Peter was a bit more cautious.

But even so, Peter thought about it.

Those pure yet earnest eyes that held the feeling of ‘I want to see Papa.’

‘At the very least, I should help make a family reunion possible.’

He needed to create a situation where Grand Duke Ortejo would have no choice but to meet Airi.

Was it thanks to his experience built up from years of serving as head butler?

Peter wrote his report to the Grand Duke in one flowing motion.

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