Because He Has a Time Limit, He Becomes the Villain's Son-in-law
KDMBW, DMMP - Chapter 27
Because He Has a Time Limit, He Becomes the Villain's Son-in-law - Chapter 27
Translator and Editor: Skye and the Prophet
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Chapter 27's
The next day, Evan's successor class begins.
It was originally planned to begin in the fall, but Duke Icard ordered it to begin immediately. Classes start suddenly, so Evan has to meet with his tutor all day.
'Ugh.. time to train his successor.'
Duke Icard was worried that his son, the heir to the Duchy, could easily be swayed by his subordinates, so education as a successor needed to begin immediately.
In a stuffy atmosphere, suddenly many gifts were delivered to my room.
"What's this?"
Lisa answered cautiously when I asked, puzzled.
"Duke sent it."
"Huh…?"
“It...wasn't it because Miss Laria wanted to see the training, so she sent all these gifts?”
It was just Lisa's guess, apart from that, it was a pretty solid guess.
“Say that all items from the jewelry store where you stayed the longest are sent to Miss Laria.”
I fell silent and took a deep breath.
He did not even think about the opinions or feelings of the recipient and sent me a large amount of gifts…
"Let's go and say thank you now."
I have to thank you with all my heart.
Lisa looks embarrassed when choosing her favorite accessories and put them in her hair.
"I'm afraid it's hard now."
"Huh? Why?"
"He tortured the man in his own prison ..."
"…Well."
"Why don't you meet her later?"
I wanted to thank him and put pressure on Evan so he could speak appropriately to him. “Then, when is it possible?”
At this rate, time would pass, and it would be awkward to resolve the crux of the matter!
"Well, isn't that possible in a few days?"
Lisa's hunch is wrong.
That very night, I met Duke Icard.
"Oh my God, he tortured her without even a mouthful of water."
Serena made a fuss.
"He asked them to kill him, but they didn't even kill him."
“Um, Serena..”
I tilted my head.
"How did you know that?"
Even if Serena was given a room, she was basically a doctor who went to work. So, I wonder how he knows all the circumstances around here better than me, who lives in the Duchy.
"Ah."
Serena smiled brightly as if it was nothing.
“I was a little close to a waiter who worked in prison.”.
I don't even know where the prison is. He's really amazing.
"Do you mind telling me who you're close to?"
“Well, that's a little.. we're close.. a little friendly.”.
He smiled awkwardly and dodged. I'm sure he doesn't consider their relationship as 'little' friendly.
"By the way…"
The whole story about the incident Serena told me was really bitter.
Knight Commander, Ludva, had a long crush on Matilda, so she did that.
“It wasn't even Young Master Evan's fault. He is a coward who has no heart. To do such a thing on a child.”.
"Evan knows everything about that?"
"Yes, there's no one in the Dukedom who doesn't know, so I'm sure he does."
Serena added, problematic.
“But, it looks like Young Master has some trauma left.”
“Trauma...?”
"Yes, the new knight general, Mars, was wearing a blue uniform like Ludva for comfort, and he soon found it hard to breathe."
"What?"
“Since then, Young Master Evan has asked me to do some experiments, and...every time he sees someone in a blue uniform as if he has been running in the field for hours, he said, he will sweat a lot and experience hyperventilation.”
"Gosh my god."
I clenched my skirt tightly. Of course he was hit like that, no wonder he was traumatized.
“Therefore, Duke told everyone not to wear the blue uniform in front of Evan. Uh huh's. The oddly colored uniform is a Ludva.” suit
...Evan didn't tell me that.
Even though I know why he didn't say it. He did not want to show his weakness.
“Stay, how did you hear it? As Evan's wife, I don't even know..”.
“Umm, I'm a little close to one of the knights.”.
Clearly, Serena was not the vice guild leader of the information guild for no reason.
Anyway, that night, Evan went to sword training as soon as he entered the room, saying that he lost too much time in meetings with his tutor and that he was really busy. So, I took the opportunity and quietly went to eat the fruits of the Oklasia tree.
It was midnight, and the moon rose above. I sneak out and head to the greenhouse.
'uh? that's…'
He was on the side of the road leading to the rose garden, a place the Duke had never visited before.
'Why is he alone at night?'
I was in conflict inside.
Should I go to sleep in my room and overcome my curiosity peacefully .... or, should I secretly watch what happens?
'What if I get caught sneaking behind Duke after giving up on my curiosity?'
I heard Duke excelled in swordsmanship, so there was no way he would not be aware of my insignificant presence.
'But…'
I looked for a moment and chose the third option.
"Dad!"
Duke Icard, who was heading to the rose garden, slowly looked at me.
“Laria?”
"Where are you going in the middle of the night?"
"Where did you go in the middle of the night."
"When I woke up, Evan wasn't there."
I smiled as I stood beside him. “And, since I could not sleep back, I went out to look for him, and I saw father! Nice to meet you here!”
"What are you-"
"Are you not happy to see me?"
I tried my best to start a chat, putting my whole soul and effort into it.
“You're even more handsome at night! It would be great if Evan followed his father. ”
'Once I started flattering, it was never halfway through. I don't understand why I can't say objective facts even after selling my endorphins.'
Hearing my words that were like natural honey, Duke Icard's facial muscles began to loosen.
“I really appreciate your gift. Thank you." Thank you."
"What."
"Although ... send Evan something too."
"Evan already has a lot of money to spend, compared to you."
“No, still..”.
“If you feel a little distracted, I'll raise your budget a little more.”
It was a strangely incoherent conversation. Money is not a problem right now.
“I've heard rumors, saying that she had a panic attack in front of someone in a blue uniform.
"That's why I told everyone not to wear the blue uniform in front of Evan."
Duke Icard spoke calmly.
“The only Knights in the capital wearing blue uniforms are Knight Count Allya, and I've spoken to them to change uniforms.”
That's not the right way to treat trauma, it's more a way to bury it…
"Of course, we paid for it."
He added hurriedly after he realized my uncomfortable expression.
That's not the problem…
I didn't think the conversation was going to go well, so I let go of further inducements and shifted the subject.
“Dad, but this..”.
“This is the most preferred place Matilda.”
Duke Icard sighed in a low voice.
“I think of Matilda more often today.”
I looked at him and said, “Evan.
"But she's growing up well now."
Even at my words, Duke Icard replied nonchalantly.
“I heard he did a good job at the Academy, he was a good swordsman, and he also took succession lessons.”
I objected immediately.
“Despite that, it doesn't mean he's growing well. He lives with a broken heart.”
'He stuck to me because he was emotionally unstable.'
I said it again, trying to express that he and his son should get along better.
“Evan thought he ruined everything, but it wasn't Evan's fault. It's not just about successor training, and I don't think we should leave it like this.”.
"I know."
'You can't act like this if you know!'
"I know I made a mistake with Evan, and I know I did something wrong too."
He muttered in a pitiful voice. “...If I can come back again, I want to be the perfect father to Evan from the beginning.”
Her voice clearly contained sincerity, so I immediately entered.
“Then, now—”
Duke Icard cut me off and continued.
“Some words will not solve all the negligence so far. We've gone too far.”
Well, that's true.
"Although if you think about it, it's too late, well, it's too late, but ..."
"Anyway, that problem will all be solved in the end."
"What?"
"If I do well, I can give it all back."
It was as if he was talking to himself, not me.
“Evan and I, we will be happy in the end. That's one of the important resolutions.”
