I’Ll Protect My Tyrant Dad! [EN]: Chapter 50

50. Anything to Say as a Last Word

2023.05.23.

After that, I kept holding up signs [likely referring to promotional or celebratory signs]. I also bought lucky charms for the Captain and things the maids would like. For example…

“Magic wristbands.”

“Number 1!”

Magic wristbands that can protect the joints when the maids do intense exercise. To be honest, you can buy these elsewhere, but I wanted to give the maids gifts, so I’m giving them now!

Deadri was beaming, but Bench looked a little worried. Eventually, she grabbed my hand and the sign tightly and asked with a worried look.

“W-where did you get so much money…? Did you get a lot of allowance?”

Only then did Deadri seem to notice the situation and opened her mouth in embarrassment, then closed it again.

“…S-so. You’re thinking of taking it from Matthias’ vault, right?”

I shook my head.

No. I had no intention of touching Dad’s money in the first place.

‘No way. Our dad must be a beggar.’

Even if he received an inheritance, Dad’s wealth as a potato farmer would not be comparable to the other powerful successor candidates in the family. Still…

‘If I dig up gold bars, I can pay the money then!’

But I can’t say that to Unnie [term of endearment for an older sister or female friend] here.

“I have a way.”

Bench still looked worried at my smug expression, but Deadri was different.

“As expected of our Little Miss.”

After that, I fully enjoyed the benefits of ‘Number 1’.

Behind me, the uncles whispered and murmured as if they thought I was an idiot, but I would be the winner in the future anyway.

***

While Ciel was diligently making slush funds and shopping for magical tools for her friends,

Matthias, who headed to Merci to find Axel, was not idle either.

That night, he arrived in the Merci area where Axel Mirmod was staying. Of course, through complex teleportation magic. Unlike others, his movement did not take long.

No one guessed what abilities he had since his wife died. At least, unlike other people who had to rest for more than a day due to exhaustion after using teleportation magic, teleportation magic was easy for Matthias.

That’s how he arrived at the castle in the Merci area with a few close aides.

‘Unexpectedly, there are monsters and people.’

Unlike Axel Mirmod, he keeps people alive like this.

‘Is it the influence of that sorcerer?’

Matthias smiled and swept back his hair.

“Axel is defending the castle in front and massacring the surroundings, is that it?”

“Yes. He is said to be keeping a sorcerer inside and listening to her words. I’m worried about how to get her out.”

No matter how much Matthias Mirmod was, he had lost a lot of power since he went on a rampage in the Gu-Do [likely refers to a specific incident or quest for enlightenment] demon incident.

The sealed power will be released slowly, but there were still limits.

Besides, Axel Mirmod will do his best when facing Matthias.

‘He must have heard the news that I’m back.’

He stroked his chin and pondered. Going into that solid castle alone wouldn’t be as easy as he thought.

What should I do?

“It would be good to get just one gypsy woman out.”

“It’s dangerous, but I’ll try.”

“If it’s difficult for you, I’ll do it.”

The gypsy female sorcerer that Axel Mirmod is keeping is probably a weakness.

And they were going to take that weakness out.

They expected it would be difficult to infiltrate. They were prepared to see some blood.

However, when they approached the castle walls, a woman who looked over 40 years old was already coming out through the dense security.

They had already received intelligence that the gypsy was a sleepwalker who went in and out of places.

Matthias skillfully gestured to his aide next to him.

“Lure the knights elsewhere.”

“How many minutes do you need?”

To the aide’s serious question, he replied without hesitation.

“Ten minutes is enough.”

There were a lot of knights near the gypsy. Axel Mirmod must have put them there in preparation for a possible attack. But luring them away is a problem that can be solved by the aide next to Matthias, not Matthias himself.

Because Axel Mirmod in this place is the most dangerous.

After entrusting the knights to the aide, Matthias walked slowly.

The aide easily shook off the knights. Seeing this, Matthias approached the gypsy woman who was pitifully wandering around the castle walls.

“It’s time to wake up now.”

At his dry greeting, the gypsy woman responded without surprise.

“The stars are dark today… An evil person has come.”

Even while expressing it as an evil person, the gypsy was not embarrassed or afraid.

Of course, she was trembling weakly, but that was all. She was said to be a sleepwalker, but she didn’t seem to be dreaming.

Staring down at her, Matthias asked matter-of-factly.

“Were you waiting?”

“So to speak… I can see it.”

She was in a nonchalant attitude as if she had expected it to come. Matthias smiled and replied.

“I see you knew I was coming.”

“I guessed there would be a visitor by looking at the shadows of the stars in the sky.”

“Then do you know who I am?”

“…I don’t know that.”

Matthias tilted his head crookedly and said.

Now it was time to take a gamble.

That child, ‘Captain’, whom Ciel brought, who had been bothering him all the time.

And as a result of investigating the child.

“Your son, Carol.”

…He had a strong feeling that the child was the son of the gypsy woman.

So far, his hunch has never been wrong.

This time too.

Because at that moment, the gypsy’s face, which had been calm, was distorted.

Matthias smiled and looked at the gypsy.

It seemed his guess was correct.

The little boy that Ciel called ‘Captain’ was that woman’s son.

Ciel called the child Captain, but he had a clear name.

Carol, a lively name befitting a gypsy.

“…What did you do to that child?”

Her gaze wavered. Unlike the person who had heartlessly cut off the connection with her son until now. Matthias looked down at the gypsy crookedly and said.

“I am protecting your son.”

To be exact, it’s my daughter, Ciel.

At those words, the gypsy sorcerer muttered quietly.

“You want something from me.”

“Betray Axel Mirmod and stand on my side.”

At Matthias’ simple words, the gypsy lowered her eyes.

“Do you know why I abandoned my child and came here?”

It was a non sequitur [a statement that does not logically follow from the previous one].

Matthias stared at her.

“I had a prophetic dream. The people of the Merci area will die without me. I must save them while standing by Axel’s side. Even if…”

“…Even if your son dies.”

“…”

She couldn’t bring herself to speak. Matthias smiled cynically like an evil person and sneered.

“I see. You are trying to minimize casualties by Axel’s side. While mixing half-truths into your magic and prophecies.”

“…Yes.”

Matthias smiled at the gypsy.

“I’m going to send Axel Mirmod to the Demon World.”

“…The Demon World?”

It was an extremely demonic idea.

The person who would think of such a thing…

“If Axel disappears from this land forever, won’t your dream come true too? I think we can be on the same side.”

Of course, it was true.

But sending a living person to the Demon World…

Even if Axel Mirmod was the axis of evil who killed countless people.

The gypsy’s face hardened in shock.

And at that moment, a flash of realization flashed through her mind.

“The person who can do such a thing… Could your name be…”

Matthias swept back his hair and whispered coldly.

“Matthias Mirmod.”

The gypsy knew this name.

The one who made a contract with the devil, but killed even the devil when the devil tried to bind him.

Once, he was even expelled from the cruel Mirmod family.

A remarkable villain who killed the judge and came out of the trial.

‘That’ Matthias Mirmod was speaking in front of her eyes.

“Be on my side.”

“…”

“I will help you so that no more reckless lives die, as you wish. Your son too. How about it, do you feel like making a deal now?”

The gypsy’s eyes widened.

That wasn’t the kind of offer Matthias Mirmod would make. She thought he would threaten her life like Axel.

But he was giving her a choice.

As if he was really making an offer.

Looking at Matthias, the gypsy opened her mouth in a trembling voice.

“…You seem different from the Matthias Mirmod I’ve only heard rumors about.”

“Is that so.”

“Something must have happened.”

Something, huh.

Yes, something did happen.

It was different from the past.

Now there is a very small baby who brings warmth to his heart, a fluffy little one like a pink yarn ball.

A lovely baby who snuggles into his arms.

The corners of Matthias’ mouth relaxed somewhat as he thought of the lovely Ciel.

It was an expression that came out without him knowing because he always had a cold expression.

It was such a kind face that the gypsy, who was carefully watching the scene, showed embarrassment.

However, Matthias’ expression quickly turned as cold as frost.

“Is that problem important?”

“…It was important, but I think I’ve already heard the answer.”

The gypsy noticed just by looking at Matthias’ expression. That he had changed.

Matthias did not point out that part even while looking at the bewildered gypsy.

Rather, it was more efficient to ask her decision.

“So what is your conclusion?”

The gypsy blinked.

Matthias, who was quietly looking down at the gypsy woman, raised only one corner of his mouth.

“…Do you know what? Maybe it was after you saved my son. I sometimes saw hope in the future, which was only despair.”

She nodded lightly and said as if humming.

“I will stand on your side.”

“Do that.”

“A spy… I didn’t know I would become a spy, even though the prophets can’t see my fate.”

It was a face that seemed to be half regretful.

Looking at the gypsy, Matthias replied curtly.

“You have a mission, so you will do well.”

Her mission is to save people and her child.

Matthias did not believe in the propaganda that ‘the good win’.

He doesn’t know how much that woman can handle Axel Mirmod.

But what he knows for sure is that the more desperate win.

In that sense, that woman’s desperation seemed clear. But she didn’t seem to trust herself.

Matthias simply whispered to her.

“I will get you out without a scratch when you complete your mission.”

His promise has never been broken so far.

The gypsy didn’t know that fact, but she laughed softly at the trustworthy tone.

“That’s a happy story.”

“Wait. I will give you something to do soon.”

He frowned for a moment as he was about to turn around.

Because he could give the aide who was going on a difficult path a final consideration.

“Finally, do you have anything to say to your son?”

“…Just.”

Her expression, which had been like walking in a dream until now, changed instantly.