Because He Has a Time Limit, He Becomes the Villain's Son-in-law

KDMBW, DMMP - Chapter 56

...Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain's Daughter-in-law - Chapter 56...

...Translator and Editor: Skye and the Prophet...

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Chapter 56's

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Hearing his words, I briefly recalled where I had transmigrated.

…Conquer the world, I don't have characters from some hero movies, do I? Otherwise, Sven must have been possessed by another weirdo—

"Miss Laria will grant our wish that we have long cherished."

“Your long cherished dream?”

"Yes, I want to repeat what I said ... Please, be our master."

I don't want to be surprised by what he says, even though I almost jumped when I heard 'master.'

'What is he talking about?'

“You want me to be the owner of the Vestian Dark Information Guild..?”

Serena then rushed in, noticing my absurd expression.

“Nona Laria, listen for a while until it runs out. That's not a big deal. We are not asking Miss Laria to be the guild leader like Sven.”

“Then, what did you say?”

“With the same purpose as us. so that our work in the underworld is not discovered.”.

"…Huh?"

"That's why we asked you to be the mastermind!"

Hearing their words, I opened my mouth wide.

'It's not enough to steal a male lead role. Now, they want me to steal my father-in-law's role?'

Hearing her words, I hurriedly shook my head and Serena snapped at my hand.

“Nona Laria is the best! You are perfect for that! ”

“No, why did my talent become a mastermind? I'm just good at acting!”

“That's why it's perfect for you!”

Serena then added firmly, “Dan, you want to be in that position with the social status of the southwest. To put someone in front and actually lead the entire board behind.. Perfect!”

I can't argue much because I once told Serena that I was really going to put Kate on the screen.

"You're good at acting, you're different from the outside, you're a little, uh. dangerous, and you're a little greedy ..."

“I understand, Serena. Thank you very much."

I spoke with narrowed eyes.

“I enjoy your objective and honest assessment of me.”

“That's a compliment. I mean, I like you because you're so mean.!”.

Leaving a puzzled expression of Serena, I returned to business.

“I don't think that's the only reason you're going to tell me if I should be a master or not. I'm sure there are other factors.”

"That's very sharp from you."

“First, let's discuss what you said about world domination. What are you talking about? Are you going to use me as a general to fight.?”.

"Please let me explain everything."

Saying that, Sven continued in a low voice.

"Let me introduce him first, Neo."

As I was looking for someone else, Serena said softly, "This is Mr. Neo."

“Meong~”

“….”

'...Well, how do I interpret this situation where they talk respectfully, even saying 'master' when talking about cats?'

Seeing my expression filled with confusion, Sven opened his mouth again.

"It's the embodiment of the devil."

"…What did you say?"

“She looks like an ordinary black cat, but she is a demon who makes the world crack with black magic.”

'Black magic... Hearing that was so unpleasant.'

“He came to this world with a contract with someone. We want to live in a world of black magic. I want to ensure its prowess with my own eyes.”

Nevertheless, the common sense I learned in my childhood came out of my mouth.

“No,” I replied firmly.

“The black magic is wrong in this world. Do not do anything in vain and give up. Even black magic that was not properly endorsed by the Imperial Family was illegal outside of the Magic Tower.”

“Although it does exist.”

Sven insisted, pointing to Neo.

“This proof. Mr. Neo, I'm sorry, but please show Miss Laria the power of the devil.”

Neo who was in my lap was moving slowly. And, he jumped-jump—

'...Wait, did he just jump?'

“Eek!”

Neo walked gracefully in the air.

"It's-it's ridiculous!"

All the wonders in this world belong to things. Black magic is a general term for the miracle of life. Therefore, it means that an ordinary cat cannot behave beyond common sense. Especially, being able to float freely like this was something that really needed to be demonized…

“Meong~”

The cat looked at me in the air as if it was laughing at me.

That was…

—Honey, nice to meet you!

A strange sound could be heard from somewhere.

"What... Wh-what?"

Instinctively, I knew that this voice was made by Neo, the cat before my eyes.

—Energy alone is not enough to speak for long.

I silently blinked in surprise.

'What is it about the devil... Anyway, that cat!'

“E-energy? A-What energy are you talking about?”

I answered first, but this is unacceptable. A cat speaks. and it is a demon. I cannot believe it exists…!

While I was panicking, I stared stupidly and blankly at Neo.

Although it was devastating, I was instantly aware of the word 'gift', and I answered quickly and clearly.

“Not necessarily small. I like big gifts.”

My urgent greed overcame my shame. Neo then raised his front paws and placed them on my forehead.

—I've put a layer of protection on your mind.

“I am mentally strong. Can you give me something physical, not mental?”

—Don't talk back to me. Just take. Honey, you…

His voice dropped dramatically once again.

“Why stop talking! It's frustrating! Why-!"

“Meong~”

When I grabbed Neo and shouted and urged for an answer, Neo just cried like a cat again.

"Miss Lara?"

Seeing what was happening, Sven looked at me carefully.

"Have you just ... communicated with Sir Neo?"

“Has he always been a good talker? What should I do to make him say more?”

Sven and Serena looked at each other at the same time.

“. What did he say?!"

Staring at me, hope flashed in their eyes.

"She-she said she was happy to see me."

Since it was a bit hard to say that this little cat called me a 'baby', I vaguely ignored it and told them other things instead.

"As expected!"

"Oh my God…!"

Sven and Serena shouted at the same time, and I turned a blind eye to their anticipated performance.

“T-but..”.

I turned away from the demon in front of me and shook my head desperately while explaining my thoughts.

“There is a reason why black magic is banned in public places. It was a magic that shook the world itself, so it broke the rules.”

Of course, I shamelessly added that after I had just received the devil's gift without hesitation.

“I don't want to get involved because I feel uncomfortable.”

"Yet…"

“Even the Imperial Palace expressly forbid it. I will be detained if caught, and I do not want to cooperate with it.”

“Fixed, Miss Laria was chosen by Sir Neo. You are not an ordinary person.”

“Why sih—Why me..?”

"I don't know. Perhaps, Miss Laria has something to do with black magic, or you have what it takes to become a black magician.”

Saying so, Sven slowly took Neo from my lap and placed it back on his shoulder.

"We've researched that you've never been involved in black magic, so you're probably the one who could become a black magician."

'Well, after all, I don't really remember being involved in black magic…'

"I don't even know much about black magic."

Anyway, I can really see why Sven needs me because he wants me to study black magic.

There are two ways to use black magic:

A black magician uses black magic. It was allowed for research purposes only in the Magic Tower. Moreover, using himself was illegal, so most black magicians hid their identities and lived secretly.

Ordinary people summoned demons and used black magic with the approval of the nobles.

It can only be used on the altar of the imperial palace with the permission of the Imperial Family.

“Of course, black magic is hard to access. I understand that you have a sense of disgust. ”

Sven revealed as he swept his chin.

“Although it's a very interesting field. This means that you can transcend human limits. Miss Laria, aren't you interested in just thinking about it?”

"No, I'm not interested at all."

“You can control the world from behind. You can be the Queen of the world behind the curtain.”

“Sorry, I don't like to feel uncomfortable or risk my life. My security is the most important.”

"If black magic is available, the dead can come back to life."

"It's against the rules."

“Since when did Miss Laria become a reasonable person.”.

"From this moment. You have a lot of faith in me that I am not aware of. ”

“You've never prayed before.”

“It... After seeing the High Priest smile madly at Duke Icard's joke, my confidence skyrocketed.”.

"Miss Laria," said Sven in a hurry.

“I mean, Laria's mother, who died in a train accident, could come back to life. Don't you miss your mother?”

I sighed once and answered calmly.

“I don't know, is it that easy to save a dead person? If that was the case, there would be a lot of chaos in the world.”

“Of course, it is not simple.”

Commentary firmly.

“To my knowledge, the process is very complicated and constrained. This was an extremely difficult black magic that would normally not be able to be done by just any black magician. You have to call the devil and sign the contract.”

“….”

“So, there will be no chaos in the world. It would be very difficult to revive one person. Though the condition is very difficult.”

“You don't need to explain. Anyway, I am not interested ... "

“Because the crack will appear when the unbaptized person destroys the holy relic.”

Waving my hand to reject the offer, I stopped.

…wait.

What did Sven say…?