The Oracle of the Villainous Baby - Chapter 153

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Chapter 153
Bunny had made peace with it.
Not everyone could like her.
She’d been thinking about this for a very long time. Perhaps everyone who once cared for her would eventually turn their backs on her.
‘What does it matter?’
Still, her Father had said he would always love her. He’d promised to leave with her.
Bunny didn’t truly wish for her Father to abandon everything and flee with her, but his words alone were enough.
“….”
The silence stretched on.
The world was quiet. There was no sign of the door opening.
Bunny, feeling awkward as she tapped the floor with her heel, suddenly grinned and threw open the wardrobe.
‘I need to pack clothes.’
I should grab undergarments too!
She was practically crawling into the wardrobe, her upper body thrust deep inside as she rummaged through it.
Knock, knock.
A knock sounded at the door.
Bunny froze and turned her head.
“Come in!”
Her eyes bright with anticipation and excitement, Bunny pulled her upper body from the wardrobe and called out.
“Young Lady Bunny, I apologize for being late!”
At the sight of that familiar face, Bunny’s expression brightened instantly.
“Melissa!”
“Yes, I had some matters to attend to, so I stepped away. It seems you called for me while I was gone. Did you sleep well last night?”
At her usual warm tone, Bunny’s expression wavered slightly and she shook her head.
She had intended to nod composedly, but hearing that gentle voice, her head simply shook of its own accord.
“You couldn’t sleep? Why?”
“Just…. My secret got out—that I’m a Demon Clan Member. You know that, right?”
At Bunny’s words, Melissa froze and fell silent for a moment.
She seemed unable to find words, her eyes rolling about before she offered an awkward smile and carefully nodded.
“The people from the Holy Temple came in quite loudly and caused quite a commotion…. And Shalone’s Mother and the escort knight Barrian answered all the questions people asked.”
Barrian.
Bunny’s eyes narrowed.
‘Add to today’s tasks.’
I need to meet with Barrian and drive him out.
No matter how I think about it, Barrian doesn’t feel like my subordinate. It seems like he has some other objective, or he wants to cause me trouble.
Otherwise… there’s no way he could keep stirring up these strange incidents so consistently.
‘I also need to ask the ancient Elves why they did that.’
There was too much to do.
‘They say popularity is inevitable, but….’
Bunny let out a deep sigh. Having too much popularity was troublesome in its own way, whether it was positive or negative attention.
“Are you alright with this, Melissa?”
“Pardon? With what?”
“Bunny… or rather, I’m a member of the Demon Clan. Are you truly alright with that?”
Melissa’s eyes widened as though she’d heard something fascinating, and a soft laugh escaped her lips.
“I was a bit startled at first. But… I’d heard that the Demon Clan were terrifying creatures who delighted in tormenting people and had no capacity for goodness whatsoever.”
Melissa glanced at the wardrobe Bunny had opened, withdrew clothes and undergarments from within, and began organizing the interior as she spoke.
“Yet when I truly reflected upon it, I realized our Young Lady has never once treated me that way. She finds joy in the smallest things, radiates happiness, and despises wickedness—she’s been such a wonderful Young Lady, hasn’t she?”
“Mm.”
I suppose I was rather admirable in my own way.
Bunny puffed out my chest slightly at Melissa’s praise, feeling rather pleased with myself.
Melissa caught sight of my self-satisfied expression, suppressed a small laugh, then crouched down before me to meet my gaze.
“You were planning to bathe, weren’t you? But you haven’t eaten yet?”
“I’ll wash first. And then I’m going to see Allen and Kalbad. If they say it’s alright, I want to have dinner with both of them.”
I spoke with conviction, though a trace of worry lingered beneath my words.
‘What if they refuse?’
Then I’d visit Shalone, and if she also refused, I’d have to eat alone.
“…It should be fine, right? Have you seen Allen and Kalbad?”
“No. I haven’t seen them since yesterday.”
Bunny nodded.
Melissa smiled with relief and helped me into the bathing chamber. As I watched her wash my body with practiced, gentle hands, my expression brightened considerably.
“Melissa.”
“Yes?”
“If people learn that I’m a good member of the Demon Clan, won’t they hate me?”
At my words, Melissa stopped abruptly.
She remained silent for a moment, then slowly resumed moving her hands, carefully washing my body.
My expression filled with confusion.
“Melissa?”
“Truth be told, I don’t particularly care for the Demon Clan either.”
At Melissa’s words, I froze.
“My younger brother was a Holy Paladin in training. He died during the war.”
She spoke matter-of-factly.
When I looked at her with a somewhat stiffened expression, Melissa offered a faint smile and gazed at me intently. Her hands had already stopped moving.
“Yet I do care for you, Young Lady. Regardless of whether you’re human or Demon Clan… I know you’re a good person. I believe everyone else knows it too.”
“….”
“You’re not wicked, Young Lady. Though the Demon Clan are said to be skilled deceivers, I’m aware that such deception cannot be sustained for years on end. And yet….”
Melissa exhaled a long breath.
I felt the warmth and comfort of the bath grow slightly colder.
“Prejudices and perceptions won’t change easily, I suspect. But you’ve always overcome such obstacles, haven’t you, Young Lady Bunny?”
“…You don’t hate me, Melissa?”
“Pardon?”
Bunny squeezed her eyes shut and clenched her fists, crying out.
“I might become the Demon King in the future!”
At Bunny’s confession, Melissa’s eyes widened slightly. Unlike her brave shout, Bunny’s small frame trembled visibly—something Melissa had never witnessed from this petite, courageous young lady before.
“Even so, you don’t dislike it?”
“…You were quite remarkable.”
Rather than fear, Melissa spoke with genuine seriousness, her expression tinged with surprise.
“May I still call you Young Lady? Or should I call you Demon King…?”
“No, I prefer Young Lady. Anyway!”
Bunny splashed her feet in the water as she spoke.
Melissa burst into laughter and shook her head.
“I told you. I like Young Lady Bunny. Not Demon Clan Bunny, not human Bunny—just Young Lady Bunny.”
At Melissa’s gentle voice, Bunny’s eyes widened slightly.
Bunny pressed her lips together firmly and nodded.
“So you should just continue as you are. There will surely be people who understand you.”
“Okay. I’ll do my best.”
Thinking about it, I had been working hard to earn everyone’s favor according to Luriel’s guidance. Not everyone would hate or fear me.
‘I need to stay strong.’
After all, if I became depressed, Father would be sad too.
“That’s our Young Lady Bunny.”
Melissa answered with a warm laugh and adorned Bunny beautifully as always.
Bunny smiled brightly.
“Thank you, Melissa!”
“You’re welcome. It’s always an honor. Please call me anytime if you need anything.”
“Okay.”
With that reply, Bunny hurried out of the room.
Melissa chuckled softly and turned to tidy the room.
Bang!
Without warning, the door burst open again.
“Melissa!”
Startled, Melissa flinched and turned her head.
“Yes, did you forget something?”
“No, do you happen to know where Allen and Kalbad are?”
“Ah… yes. I haven’t seen them since yesterday or today.”
“Got it!”
Bunny dashed out again.
When had she spoken of walking gracefully and drinking tea elegantly as a grown woman? Right now, she was unmistakably an excited child her own age.
‘That’s who she was.’
While ordinary children her age would cry after falling, she would stand up spiritedly and sigh deeply.
When bullied, rather than crying alone in hiding, she would clench her fists and stand against her tormentors.
She had no hesitation in helping others.
‘I wasn’t entirely shocked, but….’
At least I managed to hide it.
Melissa watched the door close slowly, then rubbed her face at a measured pace.
Truth be told, I was shocked.
Shocked and honestly terrified. But… my master had never once caused me hardship or torment. If those rumors hadn’t circulated, I would have lived my entire life without knowing whether my master was of the Demon Clan or human.
‘I hope this resolves well….’
With that thought, I began tidying the disheveled Bedroom.

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