The Dutiful Kid Who Saved the Villainous Family - Chapter 90

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Episode 90

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Berry’s return, which robbed countless people of their morning sleep, was naturally relayed to the surrounding territories as well.

[Prince Beri Jarkvel has returned.

Penedeex in the East is also ordered to return.]

Penedeex gripped the parchment tightly with a gloomy expression.

“Sigh, unfortunately, I have to return to the East.”

To Airi’s eyes, he looked like he had bitten into a sour strawberry.

Airi, who had hoped this matter would go well, didn’t know how to comfort Penedeex.

He had said he needed tremendous amounts of money for research funding.

That’s why he had been working so terrifyingly hard like a ‘miser’.

But to have it stolen away by someone else.

However, Penedeex quickly managed his expression.

“But well, what can you do. They found him. It seems the paternity test is all finished too. It’s disappointing that I couldn’t find him, but it’s fortunate that my lord’s son has returned safely.”

“That’s right!”

Penedeex bowed his head deeply toward Airi.

“Playing assistant was quite fun, but it’s unfortunate. Princess Airi.”

“It’s really unfortunate.”

She had been both an assistant and a detective.

During that time, Airi hadn’t absorbed even a drop of magic!

And Penedeex didn’t get the bounty that had been placed on Prince Berry’s head.

Everyone’s plans had failed!

“Ah, it’s very disappointing but it can’t be helped. Still, Lady Airi, since you worked hard helping as an assistant’s assistant, I want to give you a gift before I leave.”

“Gasp, a gift?”

“Yes. The paternity test kit, you said you wanted it.”

When he smiled, Airi nodded her head with all her might.

“Yes! But you said it was useless. Why?”

Airi, who couldn’t remember the exact word ‘white elephant’, tilted her head.

Then, suddenly, a familiar name struck her ears.

“You know the Great Purification Mage of the North, right?”

Airi knew that person very well.

‘That’s me.’

But why is the purification mage being mentioned here and now?

Because her conscience was slightly pricked, Airi’s voice came out small.

“Yes.”

“This kit, you could say, was born from inspiration received from That Person. Isn’t That Person truly amazing? We already have a whole truck full of magical tools created from inspiration gained from That Person at our Mage Tower.”

Airi became confused for a moment.

‘I never gave Penedeex any inspiration from Grandfather, did I?’

Then Cookie muttered.

[Just so you don’t misunderstand, the inspiration here doesn’t mean grandfather.]

…Is there some other meaning?

As she was nodding internally, Penedeex said.

“Anyway, this kit can only be used by someone with power equivalent to That Person.”

Instantly, Airi’s eyes sparkled.

“Gasp, really? But why can only That Person use it?”

“It’s because of how the kit operates. You put 5-star grade purification power into the kit, and when two people who want to determine paternity breathe into it, the function activates. But right now, the only one even estimated to have 5-star grade purification power is… That Person.”

At that moment, Airi beamed with joy.

Because Airi had a 5-star grade potion!

If that combined with the divine item she received when she reached 3-star grade, the .

Couldn’t she someday help Karhen find his family?

Her heart swelled like bubble gum.

Then, Penedeex knelt on one knee and looked at Airi.

“For Lady Airi, it would be a useless ornamental magical tool, but do you still want it?”

“Yes! I want it!”

When Airi spoke spiritedly, Penedeex shrugged his shoulders.

“It’s a gift anyway, and there’s no reason I can’t give it to someone who recognizes its value. Here.”

“Thank you!”

Airi bowed her head.

Then she slipped the that Penedeex handed her into her pocket.

He smiled softly and said to Airi.

“Well then, take care in the North too. If you come visit the East, I’ll buy you lots of delicious things.”

“Yes, I understand! I’ll definitely come visit! Eat lots and lots of delicious mugwort rice cakes, rainbow rice cakes, and yakgwa!”

“Hmm… Yes, I understand. I don’t know what they are, but I’ll prepare them.”

After greeting Airi, he made a light exit.

Watching his retreating figure, Airi fondled the in her pocket.

Then, Cookie, who poked his head out from the opposite pocket, muttered.

“Why do I feel strange?”

“Huh? Why?”

“It feels like Penedeex just gave you a first-place lottery jackpot like an idiot and left.”

Cookie scratched his bald head as if confused.

Airi also tilted her head, but for now, it was a story no one could know.

The next morning.

A major incident occurred that would surprise Cookie, who started each day with morning newspapers and coffee.

Good news that Prince Beri Jarkvel’s spectacular return had been officially announced.

And bad news that magic contamination in the East had already progressed considerably, causing Jackvell Marquess of the East to request help from neighboring territories.

A total of two headlines appeared in all newspapers.

Cookie read the newspaper and excitedly thrust his chin up.

“Airi.”

“Mmm…”

Whether Airi, who was still half-asleep, had sleepy eyes or not, Cookie was already full of ambition.

“Let’s go to the East. It seems tremendous magic has been scattered there!”

“Huh?”

“An opportunity to become a 4-star purification mage might open up!”

At the mention of 4-star grade, Airi’s eyes widened.

‘If I become a 4-star hero, I can heal Grandmother’s demon ears!’

And it would be a stepping stone to reach 5-star grade where she could heal Elder.

Thinking that way, it seemed ‘natural’ that she should head to the East!

Airi slipped Cookie into her pocket with a trembling heart.

“Let’s go!”

She had to run!

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Actually, Berry’s return had little to do with Airi.

But as soon as she heard the tremendous news that magic had invaded the East, Airi conspired with Cookie.

“Elder, have you been in good health?”

“Where did you learn this refined way of speaking?”

He asked casually toward Airi, who was bowing her head.

“Did your assistant work end well, Airi?”

“Yes… but we couldn’t find Berry.”

Airi’s expression became regretful for a moment.

Watching such Airi, Declan chuckled softly.

‘She must have been really into playing assistant.’

That aside.

“So why did you come to see me?”

Airi carefully rolled her eyes and then spoke.

“I heard there’s been a lot of demonic energy in the East!”

“And where did you hear that news?”

“The newspaper!”

“Why is a five-year-old so smart?”

Cookie had read the newspaper to her, but there seemed to be some misunderstanding.

However, since she was praised for being smart, Airi tightly closed her mouth and nodded her head.

“Thank you, Elder.”

Declan, who had become a very young 33-year-old elder, rubbed his brow and muttered.

“Her manners are quite properly useful too. Yes, so you heard that news. What does that have to do with you coming here?”

“I want to go to the East.”

“No.”

“…I haven’t finished talking yet.”

“It’s obvious. You’re going to say you want to go to the East and purify the demonic energy.”

“Huh, gasp.”

Airi thought.

Adults don’t just have eyes on the back of their heads.

Their ears are also incredibly fast, so they understand everything even before you say it!

“I said absolutely not.”

“Hmph.”

“It’s dangerous.”

Airi’s shoulders drooped down.

The child who was always spirited somehow looked dejected.

‘Still, I can’t allow it. A five-year-old wanting to go to the East, what nonsense.’

He absolutely couldn’t permit it.

Not until dirt entered his eyes!

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