Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash [EN]: Chapter 147

As Madam Huen had predicted, everything on the platform proceeded smoothly.

In fact, the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

“How does it feel, Your Majesty? Refreshing?”

“Oh, it’s wonderful! It’s both tingly and refreshing…”

“Would you like me to increase the intensity a little?”

“Hmm? A little stronger might be nice… Yes, that’s perfect.”

“Here, this is a heated blanket. Let me place it over your knees.”

“Oh, how lovely. My knees have been so cold this winter.”

The Grand Empress Dowager was completely absorbed in the sensation, clearly enjoying the stimulation on her aching wrist.

Her expression was so genuinely pleased that even the onlookers felt a sense of relief and satisfaction.

‘Well, of course. No matter how skilled a masseuse is, they can’t replicate this kind of targeted stimulation,’ Luatisha thought.

Luatisha watched the Grand Empress Dowager for a moment, then turned off the device.

The Grand Empress Dowager, who had unknowingly closed her eyes in bliss, snapped them open.

“Why did you stop?”

Luatisha smiled sweetly at her unconsciously demanding tone.

“How do you feel?”

The answer was obvious.

The moment the Grand Empress Dowager forgot her royal composure and urged her to continue, everyone understood the device’s undeniable effectiveness.

The Grand Empress Dowager, realizing she had momentarily lost her dignity, cleared her throat and said,

“It’s very good. My wrist doesn’t ache at all.”

“Wow, that’s such a relief! I’m so happy that Your Majesty’s wrist feels better!”

The Grand Empress Dowager looked at Luatisha, who was beaming with genuine happiness, with a fond and loving gaze.

“So, what exactly is this thing?”

The audience also leaned in, eager to hear the answer.

Luatisha took a deep breath and declared confidently,

“It’s called a physical therapy device, Your Majesty.”

“Physical… therapy device?”

Luatisha grinned.

A welcome term echoing in the world of romance fantasy.

Physical therapy device.

The kind commonly found in neighborhood clinics and beloved by grandmothers everywhere.

Luatisha’s eyes sparkled.

‘I’m going to open my own clinic with this.’

‘And I’ll make tons of money and gather tons of information to take down all those troublemakers!’

Luatisha puffed out her cheeks.

And today, she intended to teach those troublemakers a lesson.

* * *

The reaction to the physical therapy device was even more enthusiastic than she had anticipated.

She had expected the Grand Empress Dowager to appreciate it.

Simply sitting still caused her wrist to ache, so the interferential current stimulation must have provided incredible relief.

She had carefully considered various candidates before choosing the first person to try it, so the positive reaction wasn’t entirely surprising.

‘But everyone else likes it this much…’

She had been slightly concerned that she was overhyping it, but thankfully, it seemed to be paying off.

In truth, she hadn’t intended to introduce the physical therapy device with such fanfare.

There were several reasons for this, but the main one was that she didn’t consider the device particularly special.

To her, it was simply a medical辅助 [auxiliary] device, nothing extraordinary.

However.

“…Aren’t you going to do that tingly thing today?”

“Can’t you do it for a little longer?”

“Luatisha, are you busy right now?”

“Ahem, it’s not that my body is in bad shape. It just feels good, so I keep asking you to use it.”

Seeing the elders’ reactions, she realized.

‘This is it.’

So, she had taken a gamble, and it had paid off handsomely.

Come to think of it, this was a product of modern medical technology that even treated the aftereffects of traffic accidents.

‘I’m glad I brought it.’

To cure her grandfather’s illness, she had summoned the novel and acquired the ability .

An amazing ability to recreate the heroine’s clinic exactly as it was!

At that time, while packing acupuncture tools and medicinal herbs, she had also brought along physical therapy devices, electric blankets, and so on, just in case.

She had brought so much without a clear plan that she had to call Count Kandor….

“I just picked it up on the way.”

“Lady, you seem to pick up a lot of things on the way.”

She still couldn’t forget the look of dismay on Count Kandor’s face when he saw the room full of junk(?).

Of course, the electronic devices didn’t work in this world.

In the end, she had laundered the origin by claiming that ‘I purchased ancient artifacts through the Anseur Merchant Guild’ and entrusted the research to the magic department of the Paeraton Duchy.

‘But they kept failing, so I asked the twins.’

Who would have thought that they would use her hair—or rather, the ether pattern detected from her hair—to make it work?

“Oh, it’s so amazing. It’s like there’s a little person inside massaging my sore spots.”

“It feels like it’s tapping the inner muscles. It’s truly amazing. So, they had things like this in ancient times.”

‘I’m sorry. Actually, it’s not an ancient artifact.’

But weren’t objects from another world just as mysterious as ancient relics?

Hiding her true feelings, she clasped their wrinkled hands tightly with an innocent expression.

“I’m glad to hear that your pain is lessening, Grandma and Grandpa. You have to stay healthy like this forever, okay? Promise me.”

She was about to link pinkies when she remembered herself and covered her mouth.

“Ah, I’m sorry. Duchess, Duke. I don’t participate in social events, so I’m still clumsy with etiquette….”

“Haha, so that’s how you talk with your family?”

“Yes, yes….”

The Duke smiled at her, as she blushed and lowered her head as if embarrassed.

“I heard that Duke Paeraton melts in front of his daughter. I think I know why now.”

“The Lady was so bright and confident when she spoke on the platform. It’s different seeing her up close.”

“Well, she’s only ten years old, right?”

“I’ll be eleven soon!”

The Duchess and Duke laughed as she showed them her fingers.

“I was wrong. She’s still bright even up close.”

“Thank you, Duchess.”

“Just call me Grandma. I’d like to be called that.”

She widened her eyes.

“Can I?”

“Of course.”

‘Good, I’ve won over the Shueb Marquis and his wife as well.’

Elder Count Bleuer, Grand Madam Gurel, Countess Collita, Lady Pianne….

She ran through the list in her head and nodded.

She had made a good impression on the old nobles with influential power who attended today.

‘Then now…’

She turned and looked towards Sophia.

Their eyes met immediately.

‘Wow, she really looks pissed.’

Her gaze was burning fiercely, as if she would breathe fire from her eyes.

‘Good, you need to be that agitated. It’s time for you to step up.’

She twisted one corner of her lips up in a smirk.

* * *

A snicker, a clear sneer.

“That bitch….”

Ariel gritted her teeth.

She wanted to tear that annoying smile to shreds.

All around her, people were praising the Paeraton Duchess.

Saying that the young lady was amazing, that her filial piety for her grandfather was admirable, and how cleverly she was able to recreate and fix ancient artifacts.

If the Paeraton Duchess’s influence grew like this—.

“No. I can’t fail. I won’t fail. I won’t fail, ever.”

Ariel scratched the back of her hand with her fingernails.

Her tender skin was scratched, and blood seeped out.

Feeling the heat and the faint scent of blood, her mind calmed down a little.

Madam Huen was surprised and grabbed Ariel’s hand.

“Calm down. I know you’re angry, but if you act suspicious like this—.”

“That’s the suspicious one.”

“What?”

“That’s not an ancient artifact!”

Madam Huen was startled and looked around.

Fortunately, it seemed that no one had heard her well because of the surrounding noise.

Madam Huen grabbed Ariel’s hand tightly and led her to a corner.

“What are you talking about?”

“I don’t feel any ancient energy. I don’t feel that dirty, disgusting, and ugly energy at all.”

“Then….”

“The Gongjin-dan [a type of traditional Korean medicine], yes, it’s possible that I don’t feel the ancient energy because it uses ingredients that are currently growing. No, that’s normal. But what about that? You said earlier that it was an ancient artifact that was excavated and activated, right?”

Ariel glared at the physical therapy device with a fierce gaze.

“Then shouldn’t I naturally feel the ancient energy?”

“…Then if you reveal that in this place—.”

“But I can’t reveal it. I can’t explain how I knew it wasn’t an ancient artifact.”

Madam Huen pondered at those words and then opened her mouth.

“You don’t necessarily have to reveal it publicly to everyone.”

“What?”

“It’s enough to tell the Paeraton Duchess, right?”

“Threaten the Paeraton Duchess with the information that you know it’s not an ancient artifact?”

Madam Huen nodded.

“Hmph, you’ve finally had a useful thought.”

Ariel smiled bitterly and was about to approach Luatisha when she stopped.

“Why?”

“Something’s bothering me.”

“…What?”

“Will that bitch waver if I tell her?”

“….”

“Rather, wouldn’t she calmly widen her eyes and say she doesn’t know what I’m talking about?”

Madam Huen was inwardly surprised.

For Ariel, who used to charge headfirst, to be thinking like this.

“I used to underestimate her because I thought she was just a human who hadn’t even come of age, but after experiencing her a few times, I understand that bitch’s actions. She’s too cunning and shrewd to be a young human.”

“…Then are you going to leave it as it is? If the Paeraton Duchess successfully finishes her presentation today, it will be unstoppable.”

Ariel distorted her face.

She knew that very well herself.

If she failed this time as well, His Excellency would not tolerate it.

She had to stop the Paeraton Duchess no matter what.

‘…I really hate it more than death, but.’

“I have no choice but to get help from that unlucky witch.”

“…Help?”

“She has something that can be used as evidence.”

* * *

“Lady.”

Sophia came to me and bowed shyly.

‘She’s really something.’

‘Look at her acting again like that.’

“Sophia, thank you for coming.”

‘But I’m something too.’

I smiled warmly and took Sophia’s hand.

“I’m the one who should be thanking you for inviting me. I’m happy to see the Lady presenting what she claims to be an ancient artifact.”

Huh?

“Really.”

Sophia’s tone was subtle.

As if she had caught my weakness—.

“You fraud.”

Sophia whispered lowly in my ear.

“What?”

“That’s not an ancient artifact, is it?”

‘How did she know?’

Honestly, I was very surprised.

But I asked calmly.

“What are you talking about?”

“You know better than anyone what I’m talking about.”

“I’ve known for a while that you’ve been trying to slander me. But this is too much.”

“Really? Then can I reveal it here?”

“Yes. Say it.”

Ariel frowned at my words.

“What are you so confident about? I even have evidence that it’s not an ancient artifact.”

“Really? Then reveal it.”

Ariel pursed her lips and glared at me at my words.

She seemed confused about what I was thinking because I was coming out so confidently.

I smiled and turned around.

‘…How did she know?’

No, now is not the time to think about that.

She said she had all the evidence, so I had to somehow cover it up.

Even if I cut my losses by saying that the Anseur Merchant Guild sold it as an ancient artifact, so I thought that’s what it was, and that I didn’t know at all, my reputation and credibility would inevitably suffer.

And that would be a victory for Sophia and Madam Huen.

‘I won’t let that happen.’

I was a little wronged.

It’s true that it’s a medical device that treats people, and it’s actually used for that purpose.

Whether it came from ancient times or another world, what does it matter is my honest feeling, but….

‘The problem is that they can use that to say that I deceived people and do media play.’

For me to establish a foothold in high society means that Paeraton, who had been silent and locked behind doors, is re-establishing a foothold in political high society.

‘In other words, there are many people who don’t like the fact that I’m doing well right now.’

I put my hand in my dress pocket.

I felt a cold, hard sensation.

‘I won’t let Sophia lead this game by exposing me. Even if I’m exposed, I’ll lead it!’

I spoke into the voice receiver on the platform.

“May I have your attention for a moment?”

People stopped talking and looked at me. Their faces were full of anticipation.

“Sophia here has something to say to you all. Sophia is the daughter of Madam Huen, who recently created the elixir.”

Sophia frowned and looked at me.

‘What are you thinking?’

That’s what her eyes were asking.

I smiled and took a step back from the receiver.

“You must think I can’t do it? But that arrogance will drop you further into hell. You’ve lost. Completely.”

“Well, shouldn’t we see the results to know that?”

“Hmph, still bluffing until the end.”

Sophia smirked and brushed past me.

“I’m still young and I don’t even know what it means to step out in a place like this. But I was told that I shouldn’t tolerate seeing something bad. So, I’ll tell you.”

Sophia stood in front of the microphone and spoke with a pitiful and innocent face.

“You are being deceived right now!”

The hall buzzed at those words.

Deceived?

“The item that the Paeraton Duchess introduced today is not an ancient artifact. She is committing fraud against you—.”

That was the moment.

[Is it because she grew up without a mother? She has no tact at all.]

Sophia’s voice echoed loudly from the voice amplifiers placed throughout the hall.