The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 186

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【Interlude Chapter 18】
Side Story 4: The First Button Was Fastened Wrong
Unfortunately, this is our first meeting.
And regrettably, it had to be you.
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Once upon a time, the flower of High Society was a man.
The libertine of High Society—Kaiser Laximan.
A scoundrel who loved alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and women.
He was renowned for wielding magic with ostentatious flair, stealing the hearts of countless women and savoring the heat of a single night.
Of course, such exploits required a face to match, so there was no need to elaborate on just how striking his appearance was.
A towering frame, a face sculpted like a masterpiece. Those curved eyes held a fox-like charm.
But his body told another story entirely.
According to those who had seen him intimately, Kaiser possessed broad, chiseled shoulders and back. His abdomen and thighs were so taut that witnesses could scarcely contain their desire.
Since his obsession with indulgence was far too notorious, the women who sought to seduce Kaiser harbored no genuine affection for him.
They simply wished to spend an unforgettable evening in a magnificent setting if they were to date him.
How many years had it been since this arrogant man swept through High Society, accepting all who came and welcoming all who went?
Yet this conceited man had finally grown bored.
“Ah… I’m bored. So tedious. I feel like I’m dying. I could die right now. I’m serious.”
Kaiser, half-naked and slouched against the bed, muttered his discontent, and the woman arranging her hair responded.
In truth, she had finished her business and no longer cared for this whining man.
She might agree to meet him again if he asked, but she had no intention of indulging his so-called “artistic” melancholy.
“Why not try acting? I think you’d be quite good at it.”
“Acting?”
To be honest, it was merely a casual remark.
She was a renowned Actress from a major Theater Troupe.
With Kaiser’s appearance, he could stand on stage like a wooden statue and still captivate…
‘Truthfully, I think he’d be good at it. He loves attention so much.’
No, that wasn’t quite right.
Kaiser Laximan was starved for affection.
He couldn’t endure the absence of attention.
He was a man who needed the shallow love of many rather than deep bonds with one or two.
That was precisely the quality an actor required, so it wasn’t without merit.
“An actor, you say…”
“Yes. You’ve never tried it before. Give it a shot. Perhaps you’re bored because you haven’t found something truly entertaining.”
“That’s a splendid idea. Tell my Butler what you’d like on your way out. That’s the price of useful advice.”
“Thank you.”
Kaiser spent the Household’s wealth freely.
Being generous, he was naturally popular.
Whether one looked at his money, his face, or his nocturnal prowess, there had to be something worthwhile to justify entertaining such a scoundrel.
The woman hurried out, and life gradually returned to Kaiser’s eyes as he lay sprawled across the bed.
An Actress!
Could this not add another line to his fame?
“Adjutant!”
Moments later, having hastily buttoned his shirt, he teleported directly to the Magic Tower.
Even the gods seemed indifferent—despite his profoundly dissolute lifestyle, his magical abilities remained exceptional.
“Gasp, Household Master.”
“Yes, yes, I’m going to perform in a play.”
“Pardon?”
“Starting now, I’m beginning work on creating magical theatrical devices. Don’t look for me.”
The Adjutant’s face drained of all color—he was already dying from the Household Master’s constant procrastination.
Why would an ordinary person like him be here at the Magic Tower reviewing documents?
He was already swamped reviewing the Laximan Family’s records.
It was all because of that scoundrel who served as both Household Master and Tower Master.
Before the Adjutant could even grit his teeth, Kaiser opened the door to the Subspace and disappeared inside.
All that remained were the documents scattered once more by the Household Master’s unwelcome sudden appearance, and the Adjutant’s hollow despair.
“Heh, heh. Heheheh.”
The half-delirious laughter of the Adjutant echoed weakly through the space overflowing with documents.
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Three months later.
“Extra, extra! ‘That’ Kaiser Laximan is performing in a play this time!”
Street children ran about hawking the special editions.
Of course, they were children hired and paid by the Laximan Family.
“What? A love play? That’s ridiculous.”
“No, no. He said he’s experienced plenty of shallow love. So wouldn’t that mean he’s seeking the opposite—a profound love?”
“That could be it. At least it’ll be worth seeing his face.”
Opera is the exclusive domain of nobility, but theater is not.
No matter how expensive the tickets are, anyone with enough money can afford to watch.
Moreover, what captured people’s attention was the mention of ‘magical devices.’
“I heard it’s incredibly spectacular? There are fountains and carriages racing across the stage.”
“Come on, that’s nonsense. How could a carriage possibly race on a theater stage?”
“You’ll see when you watch. Isn’t it magic?”
To make excuses, Kaiser was a rake, but he had never wounded anyone’s heart.
Raised with privilege from childhood, his abilities and status were extraordinary.
Being a man who had lost nothing and lacked for nothing, the Capital’s noblewomen and Young Noblewomen never harbored genuine feelings for him.
An atmosphere had formed that this should not happen, and whenever someone tried to develop feelings, those around them would seriously counsel and dissuade them.
He was merely a man good for entertainment, they said.
In any case, for these reasons, Kaiser had never incurred anyone’s hatred nor created any enmity.
He spent money well, laughed readily, and knew how to enliven the atmosphere.
From time to time, he would pull off such extraordinary stunts that brought vitality to High Society.
Though reluctant to admit it, he was indeed a remarkable figure.
The common folk held similarly favorable opinions of Kaiser Laximan.
After all, they would never cross paths with him in their lifetimes—so why wouldn’t they cherish the fantasy of admiring such a beautiful face?
“Eek, Kaiser is the lead actor! I absolutely have to see this!”
“This is my chance to see Kaiser in person!”
“I’m thinking of bringing flowers. That should be acceptable, right? He probably receives plenty, but I’ve heard he accepts every gift given to him!”
The common women who read the extra edition were thoroughly excited.
Through magazines and friends working as maids in noble households, they had heard countless rumors about Kaiser.
As a famous figure, wasn’t it only natural to want to see him in person rather than just in pictures?
“…It’s truly astounding. The response has been overwhelming. The first performance is already completely sold out… and honestly, nearly a week’s worth of shows are booked. All within a single day of distributing the extra edition.”
“Well, that’s only to be expected.”
“Ha ha. Ha ha….”
At that very moment, Kaiser was in the Theater Troupe’s Dressing Room for rehearsal.
The Dressing Room was decorated entirely in gleaming gold according to his preferences, and Kaiser sat comfortably within it, receiving grooming.
Meanwhile, the poor Adjutant was crammed into a corner, drowning in additional paperwork.
“I simply cannot manage alone anymore. Please assemble an Advisory Council for me. Otherwise, I’m resigning.”
“Resigning on such a wonderful day? You know I dislike strangers. I’ll double your salary.”
“That’s too generous to refuse…but please, use that money to hire one more person. I cannot endure this any longer.”
Kaiser’s expression twisted at the Adjutant’s words.
Though he mingled with countless people, it was oddly ironic—he despised bringing anyone into his private spaces.
Especially the Magic Tower; he would never allow anyone inside unless they were completely trustworthy.
No matter how desperately someone wished to visit, he would deflect with excuses rather than grant them access to the Magic Tower.
As the Household Master of the prestigious Laximan Family, he maintained certain boundaries.
“I hate having strangers in my space.”
“Then remain alone.”
Though Nock understood this well, the Adjutant was absolutely resolute.
He felt as though stress would cause all his hair to fall out.
When Nock refused to back down, Kaiser pouted and reluctantly nodded, his lips pressed into a thin line.
“Fine. Then recruit someone trustworthy. Don’t bring them into the Magic Tower. Keep them within the Household. Start with simple tasks.”
“Yes, understood!”
At last, permission was granted!
Nock shed tears of joy as he unfurled the résumés he had already prepared.
Whoever it was, as long as they came and helped with even light work, he felt he could survive.
“Beginning rehearsal!”

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