The Oracle of the Villainous Baby - Chapter 47

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Chapter 47
But first, I needed to buy food for Heugyeomryong today.
Heugyeomryong’s food was sacred stones, and I could only purchase them from Grandfather.
“Allen!”
“Huh?!”
The moment Bunny called, Allen abandoned the Divine Beast and came scurrying over.
“I’m going to Grandpa’s. Do you want to come too?”
“Ah….”
Allen’s bright expression dimmed at Bunny’s suggestion. The boy scratched his cheek awkwardly, offered a strained smile, and slowly shook his head.
“The Marquis doesn’t really like me. I’d love to go with you, but….”
Allen clicked his tongue regretfully and took a step backward.
“Sorry, but I’ll have to go alone.”
Bunny tilted her head in confusion.
“Grandpa doesn’t dislike Allen.”
“…No. He does. I’m a beast, and….”
Allen, who had been muttering, suddenly startled and shook his head vigorously.
Avoiding Bunny’s steady gaze, Allen bit his lip firmly and waved his hand with a forced smile.
“Anyway, hurry back! If you return before snack time, I’ll give you some of my chocolate cookies.”
“Wow. Yes! I’ll be back soon!!”
“Oh, where are you going? Allow me to escort you, Young Lady.”
Belial appeared suddenly and scooped Bunny into his arms.
Bunny bounced on her feet and waved her hands enthusiastically at Allen.
Watching Bunny disappear into the distance, Allen clenched his fists tightly.
“Tomorrow is already… the full moon.”
The day I become a beast.
The day I cannot even pretend to be human.
The day I must hide away in some inconspicuous corner was drawing near.
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“No, Your Excellency! This product is worth investing in! Look at this. The long-term profit margins are reasonable, and isn’t this a new product from a trading company that has consistently succeeded until now! We absolutely must go with this option.”
“Bah, who would invest in such nonsense! Ridiculous! Look here. This clothing business has already been verified in other nations. Since we’re merely adding slight variations to it, it’s far more stable.”
“Hah, you swindler! That’s in the frozen Northern End, isn’t it! How can you possibly compare a country where it snows year-round with our temperate Empire?!”
Documents flew about in chaos amid the heated arguments before Ludbreed Yudia. A chilling coldness emanated from his presence.
“Have you all lost your minds? You madmen are causing such a commotion just because we held a meeting after so long….”
“Your Excellency, please mind your word choice. This is an official setting.”
At Pel’s calm remark from behind, Ludbreed’s lips twitched.
The Udiah Duchy.
A family as upright and unblemished as any could be, known for its integrity and propriety.
A family with not the slightest crookedness, perfectly straight and proper.
Some said the people of the Udiah Duchy were noble, elegant, and refined.
Ludbreed glared at his opponent in irritation, then let out a hollow laugh.
“Fine. Either you’ll be locked in the Temple Prayer Room for a month, or I’ll bury you in the ground myself. Choose. I’m being generous enough to give you options.”
At his soft yet merciless words, those who had been loudly tapping on the table and making a commotion fell silent, hastily gathering the scattered documents and settling back into their seats with newfound obedience.
“We apologize.”
“Ahem. In any case, given the number of business investment requests coming in… the Udiah Duchy should consider how best to provide support….”
“Yes, that’s correct. Business support has been something the Udiah Duchy has consistently undertaken for quite some time.”
As Ludbreed Yudia fell silent, Pel quietly poured a glass of cold water and set it on the table.
“My predecessor began these ventures to give talented young people opportunities, you brainless fools. Do I look like I have knots for eyes?”
Everyone knew perfectly well that those in the back had brought businesses connected to themselves.
Ludbreed Yudia, speaking in a low murmur, exhaled a long sigh.
As the number of branch family members increased and their positions grew increasingly precarious, they had become utterly reckless—a problem in itself.
‘I need to cut them all out soon.’
Since it was true that he had consistently supported these ventures, he had to review them all.
That was when it happened.
Knock, knock.
At the sound of the knock, Ludbreed Yudia lifted his head.
So there was someone brazen enough to knock on a door marked “Conference in Session.”
Ludbreed Yudia let out a hollow laugh, suppressing his irritation as he spoke.
“We’re in a meeting. Who is it at this hour?”
“I’ll go check, sir.”
Pel, bowing slightly, carefully opened the door—and his eyes widened.
“Your Grace.”
“What is it now?”
“Young Lady Bunny has arrived. What shall we do?”
Ludbreed Yudia’s contorted expression immediately softened, and a faint smile played at his lips.
Ahem!
He cleared his throat once before speaking.
“What’s that girl up to now? Has she run out of spirit stones?”
“Yes, it appears so.”
Ludbreed Yudia waved his hand lightly and spoke.
“Tell her to come in. The meeting is nearly finished anyway—we just need to select the companies.”
At Ludbreed Yudia’s words, declaring the barely-begun meeting over, those gathered exchanged uncertain glances.
“Yes, understood. Young Lady, you may come in.”
“Okay!”
The door swung wide open, and all eyes poured toward Bunny, who wore a black rabbit-shaped bag on her back.
Bunny took a deep breath, her eyes darting about, and upon spotting Ludbreed Yudia, she broke into a radiant smile.
“Grandfather!!”
“Don’t you dare run like that—you’ll fall.”
“Bunny missed Grandfather so much!!”
Bunny clung to Ludbreed Yudia’s leg.
‘The cuteness offensive strikes again today.’
Father may have already melted, but Grandfather hasn’t melted yet.
The fact that Bunny was buying Divine Beast Stones with money was proof of that.
Of course, Bunny wasn’t some pathetic Demon King who could only handle 15 or 20 Roasts with trembling hands, but still, the goal was to melt Grandfather and get Divine Beast Stones for free.
Pfft.
A deep smile played at Ludbreed Yudia’s lips.
I had never imagined there could be a being so lovely simply to behold.
Ludbreed Yudia, about to speak casually as he did when alone with Bunny, suddenly remembered they were in the Conference Room and hastily composed his expression.
“Ahem.”
Ludbreed Yudia cleared his throat softly, then lifted Bunny up and placed her on his lap.
“We’re in the middle of a conference. Can you wait quietly for me, Bunny?”
“Yes!”
“Pel, bring some cookies.”
“Yes, understood.”
Ludbreed Yudia scanned the stack of documents piled before him. He had planned to simply select companies unrelated to the Branch Families and be done with it.
“Then, perhaps… wouldn’t it be better if the Young Lady decided, Marquis?”
“…What nonsense are you spouting now. If you talk such drivel in front of a child, a month in the Prayer Chamber won’t be enough.”
“No, the Young Lady… doesn’t she possess a most mysterious power? She even predicted the strange illness incident before… Perhaps with that mysterious power, she might be able to discern which businesses will prosper in the future!”
As the Retainers continued raising their voices, Ludbreed Yudia’s eyes narrowed.
Bunny tilted her head while crunching on a cookie.
“Ahem, Bunny.”
“Yes?”
“I’m thinking of investing money in the business I think is best here. Which business do you think will do the best? Will you choose one for me?”
Since Ludbreed Yudia had already lost interest in all the company proposals, he asked casually, and Bunny’s eyes sparkled.
‘Is this a test?!’
If Bunny helps, will Grandfather melt? Free Divine Beast Stones?
‘Bunny can buy lots of chocolate!’
There was chocolate at the Market that Bunny had been eyeing, and I’d been saving money hard to buy it.
Because I needed to buy the limited-edition chocolate being sold ten days from now—the most important day for Bunny!
‘Bunny will buy that.’
Bunny clenched her fists tight and nodded with sparkling eyes.
“Yes!”

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