Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash [EN]: Chapter 34

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“I need Ixion.”

The child’s voice was small.

But when that voice rippled and reached Ixion.

“Can you be my brother?”

It became a roar louder than thunder.

‘Why?’

Ixion stared blankly at Ruatisha.

‘Strong…….’

It shouldn’t be, but the cotton ball smiling with a soft face felt stronger than any other being.

Ixion bit his lip tightly.

“You, you’re a weakling!”

Ixion shouted.

“Because you’re a weakling!”

“…….”

Ruatisha’s face clouded over.

Is it the same again this time?

A rejection because she’s a weakling and can’t be family.

It was the moment Ruatisha lowered her head in disappointment.

“……I’ll protect you from now on.”

A small, mumbling voice was heard.

Startled, she raised her head to see Ixion scratching the back of his head, avoiding her gaze.

“……Because I’m your brother.”

The boy’s face was slightly red as he said that.

Ruatisha smiled.

[Quest 〈You Must First Govern Your Household (1)〉 has been completed.]

[A 3000-cash 뽑기 [lottery] ticket will be provided as a reward.]

[The mental state of the quest target, Ixion, has become very stable!]

[Ixion is impressed by your strength, Reader!]

[The influence on Ixion is at its maximum!]

[Additional rewards will be provided!]

[A new quest has arrived.]

[Important!]

[You have exerted a tremendous influence on one of the figures who can change the future!]

[Congratulations!]

[You can level up your traits!]

Notifications that the quest was completed popped up along with numerous messages.

The threat of dropping out of life disappeared, and she also got cash.

‘But I一.’

Ruatisha looked at Ixion. The boy’s cheeks were still red, as if he was still embarrassed.

But he no longer avoided Ruatisha’s gaze.

‘―I’m happy because it means Ixion has accepted me as family.’

Quest clear condition.

To be recognized by Ixion as a member of the family.

So now, she and Ixion have really become family.

“Ixion!”

Ruatisha wiggled her butt to the side.

팡팡! [Sound of patting]

When she patted the empty seat next to her with her cotton fist, Ixion raised one eyebrow.

“What?”

“Let’s sleep together!”

Ruatisha smiled brightly and suggested.

Looking at Ixion’s faint eyes, it seemed like he hadn’t slept a wink.

“Wh, why would I with you!”

“Huh? Brothers are supposed to put their younger siblings to sleep.”

To be honest, she didn’t think there would be such a sweet older brother in reality, but Ruatisha spoke shamelessly.

“Really?”

“Yeah, you said you’d protect me.”

Ixion was silent for a moment.

His red eyes scanned Ruatisha’s soft face.

“……I can’t help it. Because you’re a weakling.”

Ixion came into the blanket.

He felt the presence next to him with a slightly awkward feeling.

It was Ixion’s first time lying in the same bed with someone and sleeping together.

Ruatisha stared intently at Ixion, who was creaking next to her.

It was cute because she could see that he was awkward.

‘By the way, he’s really handsome too. Even though he’s just a little kid.’

He’s been giving his older sister a lot of trouble.

“Ixion, hold my hand. You’re supposed to do everything.”

Ixion frowned a little, but silently held her hand.

‘Oh?’

Ruatisha hid her playful smile and said.

“Stroke my hair.”

Ixion, who turned around, stroked Ruatisha’s hair roughly with an awkward touch.

Ruatisha smiled bashfully.

“Then now, do a forward roll, then a back handspring, and clap three times in the air一.”

“Do you want to die?”

Tch.

He’s not falling for it.

“Then sing me a song.”

“Don’t overdo it, cotton ball.”

It seems like it’s not working anymore.

Still, she couldn’t help but laugh because Ixion, who was being so obedient, was unfamiliar and cute.

“Then I’ll sing you a song.”

“What?”

“Rejection is rejected!”

But when she tried to sing, it was awkward.

‘……Should I just stop?’

I looked at Ixion, who was lying next to me. He had a sullen expression.

When I was young, I wanted to have such memories at least once.

A memory of falling asleep while listening to a lullaby patting me.

‘It wouldn’t be bad for me to sing it.’

I cleared my throat.

Sleep well, sleep well, my baby
The moon has come
Our baby is sleeping soundly
Patted, patted, patted
Baby sheep and baby birds are sleeping soundly
The sun says hello, hello
Good night, see you tomorrow
Sleep well, my baby

Ixion looked at Ruatisha.

It was funny to see her closing her eyes and singing quietly.

It’s definitely funny.

Ixion closed his eyes.

‘……Good night. See you tomorrow.’

He thought he would never be able to fall asleep next to someone else.

Slowly, sleepiness fell like a veil softly over Ixion and Ruatisha.

It was a very sweet and comfortable sleep.

Chapter 8. -666

A forest where the sunlight shines brightly.

There was a small spring in front of me.

I admired the beautiful scenery like a pond in a fairy tale and reached out my hand.

When my fingertips touched it, ripples appeared in the calm spring.

And.

Splash!

The water defied gravity and poured towards me.

“Kyaak?!”

The scenery changed the moment I was flustered by the sensation of falling into deep water.

A sacred altar like an ancient ruin.

It was a beautiful building that inspired awe just by looking at it.

Someone spoke to me from the center.

“Welcome.”

Pure white wings spread out nobly.

“Indeed, the one chosen by Aphthanes.”

A clean appearance, like a messenger of God.

“I was believing in you—.”

“Hey! You son of a bitch, I’ve finally caught you!”

I jumped up.

“Huh? No……”

“You swindler! What are you doing, pretending to be holy!”

The swindler demon, who had even prepared a stage and was acting like an angel, stepped back with an awkward look.

“T, this isn’t right? Why isn’t it working?”

“Why wouldn’t it work, huh? I might get fooled once, but twice?!”

“First, calm down. You’re too excited right now. Let’s talk peacefully……”

“Yeah, talking is good. Let’s talk. A conversation of *bodies*.”

I looked around and picked up a stick.

It looks precious, but I guess it doesn’t matter.

The purpose of an object is determined by the will of the person using it!

“Come here.”

I spat on my palm and tapped the club—once a sacred object used in holy rituals—.

Okay, it feels good in my hand.

The swindler’s face turned pale as he stepped back.

“Ah, no, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other……”

“Yeah, it’s been a long time. Do you know how much I’ve wanted to see you? Come closer.”

“Like I’d get closer!”

The swindler demon screamed and flew up into the sky.

‘How cheap.’

I frowned at the sight and narrowed my eyes.

“You seem a little different from last time?”

More accessories have been added, and the clothes are a bit more luxurious. It seems like you’ve grown a bit too.

“Hehe, how is it? Does my nobility stand out more?”

The demon chuckled and twirled in the air.

It was truly unpleasant to see the swindler showing off with good things.

“Yeah, it’s great. Come down so I can take a closer look. Let’s see up close.”

“I don’t want to. You’re going to hit me!”

Tch.

That’s why I don’t like smart kids.

“If you did something wrong, you should get hit! Do you know how much I’ve suffered?!”

“I swear on the name of the good Aphthanes [likely a deity or powerful figure in this world] that I have complied with the contract! I gave you a golden spoon [wealth and privilege from birth], a handsome dad and brother, and even abilities!”

Oh, you’re right, I have nothing to say.

Easy come, easy go.

I wouldn’t have cared before, but now that I’m close to my dad and brothers, well.

“And you’re trying to hit me as soon as we meet after a long time! And you’re grabbing a weapon first?!”

Seeing me shrink back, the guy shouted with rising momentum.

“You always give me 0 stars! I saw you giving me 10 points only when you see my handsome face!”

At those words, I confidently puffed out my stomach and put my hands on my hips as if I had never shrunk back.

“Being handsome is welfare! Satisfaction goes up! Of course, it’s 10 points! If you don’t like it, you should be handsome too.”

“I *am* handsome, okay?”

Ha.

I didn’t bother hiding my scorn.

“Oh, yes, yes, little one. You’re *so* handsome. Do you want some milk?”

“Eek! You’re a little kid too! I’m really handsome! If I just get my real body back, you’ll definitely……!”

The demon, who was shouting, flinched.

Thump!

The space began to ripple with a loud noise.

“Oh, no, it’s already time…….”

Muttering, he clicked his tongue.

“Anyway, I chose one hell of a contractor.”

The ripples grew more intense.

The world swirled as space expanded and contracted.

“W, what is this…….”

“I couldn’t even tell you anything important.”

I tried to say something, but I couldn’t even stand properly, so I couldn’t say anything.

“Uh, uh?”

My body was helplessly sucked into the vortex.

And the moment everything disappeared.

“You’ll do well…… I believe in you. My…….”

A faint voice was heard.

I strained my ears, but soon my vision went dark and I couldn’t hear anything anymore.

It was perfect darkness.

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“Huff!”

I opened my eyes wide.

I was surrounded by flowers.

Flowers?

Am I still dreaming?

“You’re awake?”

Anna asked me with a soft smile.

“Huh? Uh-huh…….”

I nodded, struggling for a moment in the remnants of the dream.

“What are all these flowers?”

“Master Ixion left them.”

“Huh?”

Ixion and flowers?!

What an unfitting gift!

Am I still dreaming?

“I wonder if it means he’s here in place of Master [referring to Aphthanes]? Because he left you sleeping and went out first.”

“I didn’t know Master Ixion had that side to him.”

The maids giggled, saying it was cute.

“If we hadn’t come in, Master Ixion would have been here until you woke up.”

“Master doesn’t show his sleeping face to others, you know.”

“No way. He probably just left because I woke up.”

I looked at the flowers around me.

‘Did Ixion really do this…….’

I gathered a bunch and buried my nose in them, and a sweet and refreshing scent wafted up.

“Would you like to wash up and have breakfast right away?”

“Yeah!”

Food!

I jumped up.

“And…… don’t throw these flowers away, decorate them in a vase!”

I fidgeted and spoke, feeling embarrassed for no reason, and the maids laughed.

“Of course.”

Hehe.

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I washed up and quickly finished my breakfast.

Then, I patted my full stomach and sat on the sofa.

I was alone in the room, and Akirtus [likely a magical artifact or book] was in front of me.

I had a strange dream last night, so I wanted to sort out my thoughts.

“I definitely saw a notification yesterday that I could level up a trait.”

At the same time as I muttered, the notification I saw last night came to mind.

[Congratulations!]

[You can level up a trait!]

[Would you like to level up now?]

No, why are you even asking?

“Of course, I have to!”

[Please place your hand on ⟨Akirtus⟩.]

I put my hand on the book as instructed.

At that moment.

Flash!

A dazzling light burst forth from Akirtus.

Something bubbly and warm spread from the hand touching the book into my body.

Light intertwined and letters began to appear.

[Identifying… Contractor of ⟨Aphthanes⟩. Identification complete.]

[Conditions have been met.]

[Your influence is spreading across this land!]

[The world resonates with you!]

[The rank of the trait ⟨Rush and Cash⟩ is increasing!]

[Current rank…E]

[Congratulations!]

[Some restricted features have been unlocked!]