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

KDMBW, DMMP - Chapter 60

...Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain's Daughter-in-law - Chapter 60...

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

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Chapter 60's

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The banquet did not end until midnight.

Vietti and Bern had some arguments, and both came back first.

'Ck, tsk, tsk.'

You should not act recklessly in a place like this. Especially if there are some problems. This was like giving a despicable opponent a chance to act.

And, that despicable opponent is me.

'That's how high society is ...'

I thought so while flapping the fan that Olivia gave me.

'It's just a kid's joke, huh?'

Of course, child jokes like that have long alienated Kate. I was very friendly with Kate.

When Vietti and Bern disappeared, I went to Kate's side to talk.

“I used to be close to young miss Vietti.”

Kate spoke slowly.

“But, he probably thought I was getting more attention than him. At some point, he started holding me back and then rejected me.”

Usually, bullying starts with a good friend.

Vietti and Kate are one of the most common cases.

"Young Master Bern, who was banished by me, is fully attached to the Vietti now."

"He must be wary of threats."

I smiled gently and said.

“Let's make it worthwhile.”

Even though Kate's alone is impossible, if we're together, we can definitely do it.

“To do that, you must forgive the person who asks for your forgiveness. Can you do it?"

That means that most children who ignore Kate on the Vietti side should be accepted.

Hearing my words, Kate sighed and nodded.

"I think so. Social circle here is rather small.”

I've managed to pick people who don't have a lot of grudges with Kate. Then, while taking a walk with Kate, one by one, she began to intervene.

Based on the data Serena provided, it was a matter of raising the general topic properly. With such a solid foundation, everything went according to my plan. The second half of the banquet was like Kate and my grill.

'After this banquet is over, the social circle will completely change.'

The banquet that finished everything ended when Evan and I drove the guests away.

Each sent a brief greeting, and it was Seymour's turn to come.

"Thank you for the invitation. Thanks to you, I'm having fun. ”

He spoke while looking at me.

“I saw the painting hanging in the corridor. I must have stared blankly for about an hour. ”

Hearing that, Evan frowned and said lowly. “Did anyone ever see a painting for an hour? Your vision must be bad.”

Perhaps Evan was unaware of the southwest tradition of hanging paintings by banquet organizers.

Seymour replied with a smile.

“I heard Miss Laria drew it herself. If your eyes are right, of course, you should watch it for two hours. ”

“….”

I smiled kindly, ignoring Evan's rapid posture change.

"Thank you for the compliment. Good bye."

"See you next time."

Seymour spoke casually and left the banquet hall. After driving away all the guests, I yawned tired.

Next to me, Evan spoke.

"You did a great job."

“Mmh? Yep. You also. I was just talking. You're really busy. You must be like an idol to that young swordsman.”

Evan chuckled as he listened to my words, then said hesitantly.

“By the way, Laria..”.

“Mm?”

“When I saw Baron Litshua leave early, he was better than I thought.”

"It's just a greeting ..."

"Although for some reason, at some point in the banquet, his expression seemed to loosen slightly from a moment."

Perhaps because the sword competition was a big deal, Evan was surrounded by people. So, I think I need not worry, but I think he has seen even the most subtle change in expression.

“Ah, earlier we chatted a little in the park.”

I lied skillfully.

"In the Garden?"

"Yes. I had a headache for a while, so I went out to get some fresh air, and I met him by chance. ”

"It just so happens…"

"But there's a misunderstanding."

I smiled gently and continued. “As Serena said, she's not a stalker. She doesn't even see me as a woman at all.”

"…Through? Hard to believe.”

"I really. That's right."

Evan escorted me to my room with a dissatisfied look on his face.

"He doesn't look like a bad guy."

"So, what about the paintings and books in the last correspondence?"

“It just so happens we have the same taste. That'sthat's all. We misunderstood for no reason.”

“...I don't like it. I hate him looking at us and saying we're like siblings.”

"What's wrong with being a sibling?"

I raised my hand and stroked her hair. "It's like saying we're family, respect each other."

"…Fixed."

"Evans."

Saying so, I laughed and continued playfully.

"Maybe, are you jealous?"

"What do you mean by jealousy?"

Even though he said that, Evan snorted and threw his face away before opening his mouth to answer me.

“We are married. Baron it's not a big deal.”

"I still want to get him out of the world."

“….”

“Is this jealousy too? What say?"

"Yes ... Who knows."

“Just seeing his face makes me want to draw a sword. This is the first time I have had this urge since Ludvar.”

When his second wife, Elanie, had an affair with Seymour, he calmed down, and it was an unexpected reaction.

'As expected, it was Ludvar after all.'

I keep smiling when I think.

'The naughty bastard left the boy alone.'

Not jealousy, but the urge to kill, it was definitely not in the normal category.

Evan walked into my room and leaned against the window because he said he would wait for me until Lisa came to help me take a shower.

I stared silently at the profile beside her.

'He looks lonely ...'

Duke's love for Matilda is absolute.

Upon learning that Duke Icard's goal was Matilda, he immediately lowered his head and said, "I will never be enough even if I roll back and forward."

Even I was a little sad about that, so I couldn't imagine how much of the inside Evan would be destroyed. He would also find it difficult to fill Matilda's void even if she rolled back and forward.

Evan is thirteen.

He's too young.

His skin was a bit big, but he fell apart after a few traumatic words from the Knight commander.

“By the way, I.. I hate it so much.”.

"Evan, no matter how big I am your wife, I can't live without doing something just because you don't like it."

I can't live without saying what I want to say. At this point, I need to say harsh words.

“I know it, but..”

“He was a noble living in this area, and we had a better conversation than I expected. Isn't that an unreasonable request not to exchange words just because there was a misunderstanding?”

"…Yes you're right."

“What happened with Ludvar was a little surprising, but. But that doesn't mean I can't stop interacting with all the men.”.

"That's fine. Actually, you're right.”

Evan answered softly. "I hate it instinctively, but I can't do anything about your personal relationship."

We had a good conversation!

I smiled proudly.

"That's fine. So, trust me, and I hope you don't mind me hanging out with any guy in the future. You will never worry about anything. ”

"Thank you?"

“Ya, absolutely.”

"…All right."

Evan stared intently at me and added.

“I won't ask for anything you don't like. Because I trust you.”

Contrary to his appearance, he was a good boy who listened to everything I said.

"Yes, let's not fight over this."

Enough with this story, I said with a smile. "Evan, when are you going back to the Duke's residence?"

"I'll be gone in three days."

"Fixed…"

I hesitated and carefully said my next words.

"Is it still hard to see people in blue uniforms?"

"…How do you know?"

“I just knew.”

“Um..”

Evan replied with bowed eyes. “Actually, it is a weakness to have such trauma on the person using the sword.”

“Mmh..”

“I once asked one of the knights to try the blue uniform, it's okay until I take the sword.”

"And?"

“When I hold the sword, my hands and feet are stiff.”

His voice was calm, but it seemed like his trauma was very deep. Hearing that, my heart ached just thinking about my stiff limbs.

“Evan..”

“It's a bit embarrassing.”

“What makes you ashamed?”

However, his face was a little dark. I regretted it a little because it was a matter that he did not want to mention. Well, I don't like it if he keeps asking about my weaknesses.

'It would be better for Evan to pretend to know nothing.'

So, I decided not to suppress it anymore and changed the topic impulsively.

“Go and have fun.”

“Mm?”

"Don't think too much about what will destroy you."

"What are you talking about all of a sudden?"

“I just said.”

Looking at Evan's red eyes, I muttered as if possessed.

“I only..”

"You?"

"I want you to be happy."

Perhaps because Evan's happy appearance was never described in the original story, my words were meaningless, even though he looked at me with a serious expression.

“We should be happy together.”

He replied in a low voice.

“We are family.”

"Yes. Actually, you don't need to but thank you for coming to see me. Come to think of it, it's our first time dancing together.”

I looked at the window and smiled. The flowers of spring are in full bloom.

“Every time I see a flower petal blooming, I will think of that first dance.”

Then, there was a knock.

“Nona Laria, this is Lucy. I came to help you take a shower.”

Our conversation ended like that.