Because He Has a Time Limit, He Becomes the Villain's Son-in-law
KDMBW, DMMP - Chapter 41
Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain's Daughter-in-law - Chapter 41
Translator and Editor: Skye and the Prophet
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Chapter 41's
“Alright then, let's see the letters that come to you.”
"Letter…?"
"Yes. Bring everything you have so far. ”
So, I collected some letters and put them in front of Olivia.
“Well, was there a letter from the children who kept in touch with you when your father was in debt?”
I have been weak since I was a child, I have no close friends. Even the children who saw my face a few times when I was young had not contacted me since the Rostry area began to fall in disgrace.
"No."
“Dump everything. They'll leave you again if you're having a hard time.”
At that moment, half of the letter flew out of the room.
“The rumors about Kallaudin worrying about and caring for you began after your recovery decision. Do you have a letter before that time?”
“No, I don't have.”
Moments later, another part of the letter flew over as well.
"You should start over."
“Ya, alright.. alright.”
Then, Lisa approached and spoke. "Excuse me, I just got a few letters from Duke telling me to ..."
"What's that?"
"Duke has received several letters back after selecting several candidates to serve as the young woman's godmother."
“Huh, Kallaudin used to be very indifferent. Give me. Let me see the list of candidates. ”
I glanced at the letters with Olivia to see all the potential candidates who would become my godmother.
“Heh. This is all garbage.”
"…sorry?"
“They all opposed me before. Send everything back!”
When Olivia returned the letter to Lisa, she replied in a very nervous and confused manner.
"Duke said.There is no one in the capital who has never fought with Mrs Olivia before, so please don't listen to her, and Laria. must decide this by herself."
Hearing Lisa's words, I was impressed in my heart. As expected, a competent criminal had incredible insight.
"What are you thinking? How about... um...for example..”.
Olivia kept talking while I thought about who to choose, saying things like now, every smart dog and all sorts of other sour comments.
"I'm sorry, Lis."
I speak carefully.
"Is Dad really, seriously saying that I can decide this myself?"
"…Yes.Yes."
He looked at Olivia anxiously, who shouted, "Don't!" As expected, Olivia shouted in annoyance.
"What are you talking about? I'm Laria's teacher! Me! Me! Would you get a godmother without my opinion? Don't be silly!”
"Auntie."
I have decided.
“I'm also an Icard! Who is Kallaudin telling you to ignore me?! Am I too easy with my words and actions? ”
"I've decided."
"What?" Olivia's eyes sparkled with a runny nose.
"WHO? Damn woman..”
"Please be my godmother, aunt."
He sat blankly for a moment, blinking his eyes in astonishment. Lisa stepped gently.
“Nona Laria, it is not usual for you to ask your godmother who is one family. They are usually acquaintances or relatives because the purpose is to make a connection.”
Of course, Olivia answered his question quickly before I could.
"My last name is Rivien."
He clearly stated that he was part of the Duchy of Icard before, but he changed his words quickly now ...
“...Eh, um—”
Lisa dared not intervene any further, but she looked at me disapprovingly.
Having Olivia, who was close to me, as a godmother, meant losing a social clique. I understand Lisa's concerns, though I don't want to take a good person from another family as my godmother for nothing.
"Oh my God."
Olivia said, holding her hand tightly, seemingly still surprised.
"This is the first time I've been asked to be a godmother."
Although she had a high position in society and a great lineage, she did not accept the request of the godmother, because of her personality.
“Mistress, please think about Laria... um..”.
"What did you say? I'm the best fit for him!”
And, there's a reason why others don't ask godmothers…
"I'll do it because I want to!"
He shouted excitedly and said, “Side! Don't bother me! Laria, I'm your godmother!”
Olivia smiled proudly, showing extreme selfishness.
"I am the only one who doesn't have a goddaughter .. even though I have a goddaughter now!"
Ah…
'Oh, I didn't know she would like it so much ... He'd be very disappointed if I ran ...'
For some reason, I feel a little sorry.
...* * *...
“But, Evan is Aunt Olivia's niece, you should see her face before leaving.”.
"I love him, but I don't love him very much."
It was a comment that had to be reconsidered whether it was true he cared about her.
"Little squirrel."
Before she left, Olivia thrust out a fan with a picture of a tiger on it.
"This is my gift to my goddaughter."
I received the fan hesitantly with a slight look of disdain.
'No, it's not my taste but it's hard to get rid of if you give me something you used to ...'
“If anyone in Borotna ignores you, use this. Anyone who's ever heard the rumor about the 'bad woman Rivien' will lose her tail."
My heart is pounding in conflict.
"See you next time. There will be another time when my help will be needed.”
As soon as Olivia leaves, Evan arrives. He held a lot of stuff in his hand.
“Evan? What is all this?”
"That's the newspaper."
There were not many newspapers in the Empire, only five companies.
Photos of Evan handing over the trophy at the awards ceremony were taken from various angles.
But not just five…
"…All this? They're all the same?"
"Print is different."
The ink is rather thin, the vertical lines are there by mistake, and the stain…
“Take the copy you like the most.”
"Huh? Yeah…"
“But what is this?”
"Ah."
I opened the fan that Olivia gave me as a gift and smiled.
“My godmother gave it to me as a gift. What do you think? Does it look good for me?”
“Yes, it's like a painting when you deploy that fan.”
He continued his answer seriously. “Realistic representation of herbivores eaten by predators. I can feel the cruelty and despair of the wild.”
So. That means the tiger in the fan is going to eat me.
"And, Aunt became my godmother!"
"You made the worst choice, Laria."
Evan shook his head, saying the same thing as Duke Icard.
"It's definitely possible to change your decision."
Anyway, I appreciate the five copies of the newspaper and the tiger embroidery fan to the heart. A few days before I left, something very unexpected happened.
“Laria, are you not sick today? Are you all right?"
Ever since Evan came back from the Academy, he has continued to be beside me on the most dedicated level…
“Yes, I'm really fine. This is not a serious disease. Don'worry. It wasn't a disease that would really kill me.”
“Is there anything I can do for you?”
Hearing her worries, I decided to be sincere as well.
“I want you to fill my environment with expensive and pure items. In that case, I will feel my heart filled.”
“...Eh, yes. All right, I get it.”
“Please care for the Oklasia tree in the greenhouse. It'll be hard, but I know you can do it.”
“You're consistent, Laria. I can't believe you asked for the most expensive and rare among all the trees. ”
In any case, Evan continued to visit me whenever he could, excluding when he had sword training and succession classes.
"Sorry, Baras."
She hugged me tightly and patted my back as I fell asleep.
"You are very sick .. and are still waiting for me without sleep on that day ..."
“It was a long time ago.”
"What do you mean, I'll never forget it."
…no. Actually that day I was eating Oklasia fruit, so I happened to stay up late.
"You've been waiting in line for an hour to buy dessert for me, but I've said nasty things to you ..."
I can't say no like that, and I feel ashamed.
"Stay, you moved far away .. I want to go with you because you might be really lonely."
"Serena's gone, so it's okay."
"Doctor? Are you sure he's okay? The young doctor looks like a bastard.”.
'Geez, I can't believe Evan is so worried.'
"What are you talking about?"
I shook my head in despair and denied his words.
It would be difficult if he made a fuss about wanting to change my doctor.
“Yes, Serena is a good person. There is a lot to learn, a lot to observe from it. He really is a soulful doctor!”
“….”
“So, don't worry! And, I want you to be a great man who lives diligently to continue your father's legacy.”
“...Alright, I'll do it.”
Wanting to avoid future conversations, I pretended to be asleep and nodded inwardly.
Yes, continue your father's legacy and revive the Duchy of Icard completely. Swallow the royal family and eat it all.
