The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 154

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Chapter 14. Fate Always Arrives Without Warning
The third stage of the Friendly Competition unfolded in the Volcanic Region.
I sat huddled together with Maximilian and Rasifer, sharing crispy popcorn as I watched the match unfold.
“Shu, would you mind sitting a little closer to me?”
“Hm? Oh… yes!”
Though Rasifer made such petty demands, I was grateful he didn’t actually fight with Maximilian over it.
I handed popcorn to both of them and munched away while watching Iliad struggle through his ordeal.
In my mind’s eye, the Grape Board’s current status floated before me, and seeing that I’d already collected thirteen stamps filled me with satisfaction.
[🙂: 7 stamps]
Seven valid stamps as well!
Truly gratifying.
“Hey, you fearlessly interfered with the Emperor’s business, didn’t you?”
Just then, Maximilian jabbed me with his elbow and whispered in a lowered voice.
“Ow.”
It hurt quite a bit, so I opened my eyes wide, and Maximilian flinched before apologizing softly.
“Anyway, the Former Emperor was furious. Because of you, he had no choice but to punish Jeffrey Ishel.”
“The culprit deserves to be punished, doesn’t he?”
“That’s true, but. There are interests at stake.”
Maximilian rolled his eyes dramatically.
“Anyway, be careful. The Former Emperor is petty and remembers the names of those who cause him losses for a long time.”
Though he gave me a warning, it didn’t really sink in.
I did the right thing.
My friend escaped safely and wasn’t falsely accused. That’s all that matters.
[The Flame Spirit King ‘Flammeus’ praises your courage.]
[The Emotion Spirit King ‘■■■’ wipes away tears at such wonderful friendship.]
[The Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ says he will help you.]
Whoooosh.
A breeze blows from somewhere.
That wind, which tickled my cheek as it passed, circled the stadium once before disappearing.
It returned just as the match was nearly over.
[The Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ says he has found Blake Isshel.]
[He appears to be with knights who are on his side, so there’s no need to worry.]
What a relief!
Just then, I saw Iliad crawling out from the Volcanic Crater.
A red flag clenched firmly in his mouth.
‘I was certain the golden flag would be hidden in there….’
Was I wrong?
“Laximon Household Master Deputy.”
At that moment, Maximilian spoke to Rasifer.
“Tell us secretly where Stage 4’s arena is. And the location of the golden flag too.”
“That’s corruption, Crown Prince.”
“What do you mean by ‘friend’?”
“I have no friends.”
Rasifer answered coldly.
But Maximilian was persistent, and in moments like these, he proved surprisingly…
‘Rasifer is just a bit more sensitive.’
It’s strange, the way relationships between people work.
Even as Rasifer shot back those sharp retorts, he never once released my hand.
Instead, he wove his fingers between mine and gripped even more firmly.
‘This is the adorable side of Rasifer that only I get to see.’
I mustn’t tell anyone.
Let it be my secret alone—that Rasifer is actually this cute.
“Well, anyway, it’s certain that this guy and I are going to Stage 4. But who will Belarion send?”
Maximilian dumped the remaining corn snacks from the bowl straight into his mouth as he pondered. Rasifer finally couldn’t hold back and reproached him.
“Crown Prince, shouldn’t you return to your seat?”
“You’re not going either.”
“I’m a Companion.”
“And I’m a friend?”
Oh my, Mother.
A fox and a cat are fighting.
I stared blankly at the two of them, then pressed my forehead and pushed them apart.
“Enough.”
Children might grow through bickering, but it’s too loud—I can barely hear the stadium announcements.
“Shu, wear something comfortable tomorrow. Preferably something with waterproofing magic. And bring a water bottle.”
Rasifer, who had been glaring at Maximilian, whispered gently into my ear.
Tickled by the soft dandelion-like sensation, I trembled and nodded in agreement.
“Oh, tell me too!”
“Don’t try to intrude on a Companion’s conversation, ‘friend’ Crown Prince.”
“How mean!”
A moment of peace arriving after days of breathless chaos.
A day that felt as though nothing else would ever happen again.
Gazing at the distant sky, I suddenly sprang to my feet and dashed toward the cotton candy machine 【Shu Shu Pom Pom】 sitting in the corner.
The match still had plenty of time left, so I might as well eat some cotton candy!
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That evening, the fourth stage of the Friendly Competition to be held the next day was revealed.
Where I would be going was none other than… the Jungle!
“Giant lizards will appear. How I envy you.”
“Unusual insects too. How I envy you! I only got the short end of the stick!”
The moment the location was announced, Naiad and Iliad immediately expressed their envy.
Only Father wore a serious expression.
“Take care of yourself, my daughter. I couldn’t bear it if you were hurt….”
For the record, Iliad had suffered burns on both arms today.
The stadium was an illusion crafted by magic, but its physical force operated identically to reality.
“But it’s a stadium created by Laximon—surely nothing could happen to Shu.”
“Hush, Iliad. That’s tempting fate.”
Naiad shot a sharp warning at Iliad’s carefree remark.

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