Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash [EN]: Chapter 170

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The red sickle, poised to cruelly strike her, instantly veered off course.

Bang!

The sickle hit the wall and dissolved into smoke.

Startled, Ruatisha looked back, bewildered.

The debris and dust from the exploding door created a thick fog.

However, using her Sword Master abilities, Ruatisha clearly recognized the faces emerging from the dust.

And she was taken aback.

‘No, why are these two here?!’

Before Ruatisha could speak, one of them shouted.

“Are you alright?!”

“Master.”

But the two of them flinched and exchanged glances.

“Your Highness?! Why are you here……”

“……What brings the Young Lord Kaishen here?”

“That’s一.”

‘Well, I don’t know what’s going on, but I’ll have to play it cool.’

Kind Lulu Flower doesn’t beat people to death, not until they die.

Of course, Lady Shavonne doesn’t seem like a person.

Ruatisha quietly lowered her sword and subtly kicked it away with her foot.

Felix opened his mouth, avoiding Sidrian’s gaze.

“I had some business……”

“Business? What business?”

Sidrian raised an eyebrow.

This languid yet sharp reaction might be unfamiliar to Ruatisha, but it was a very familiar sight to others.

‘But why is he so on edge right now?’

As if daring to ask what business you could possibly have.

Felix, finding it difficult to answer truthfully, changed the subject.

“Why is Your Highness here? And I think you called her Master earlier一.”

“Huh, so you have time for leisurely greetings?”

Simultaneously with Lady Shavonne’s words, a streak of red aura shot out like a whip, flying towards Ruatisha.

Thud!

Sidrian leaped like the wind, embracing Ruatisha and quickly pulling back.

However, the aura changed its trajectory as if it were a living creature, rushing in again.

“Sid!”

Ruatisha cried out in horror.

She was being held in his arms, flying through the air, making it impossible to dodge.

Sidrian’s arms tightened around Ruatisha.

Naturally, Ruatisha’s body was drawn closer into Sidrian’s embrace.

“Are you crazy? Just let me go!”

Ruatisha shouted in a shrill voice.

If they pushed each other away, they might be able to avoid the attack.

Of course, the chances of failure were higher, but it was better than not trying at all.

But Sid only curled up more, protecting Ruatisha with his entire body.

Whoosh!

The crimson aura slashed through the air, striking the boy’s back.

“Sid一!”

Clang!

The moment they landed, Ruatisha hurriedly checked Sidrian’s body.

‘No, please…….’

With trembling hands, she checked his back and found him unharmed.

However, Ruatisha couldn’t relax.

Still trembling, she checked his chest, stomach, arms, legs, and finally his face before finally exhaling.

Sidrian, who had been quietly letting Ruatisha do as she pleased, whispered.

“I’m okay.”

“Yeah…….”

Ruatisha, nodding, flinched.

Sidrian’s face was too close.

She was even holding Sidrian’s cheeks in her hands.

Flames erupted on Ruatisha’s cheeks.

She had been checking if he was safe…….

The violet eyes, filled with a mysterious light as if containing the universe, were staring intently at Ruatisha.

‘Ah.’

It was as if they were the only two people left in the world.

“……Are these kids filming some kind of epic romance?”

If it weren’t for the bitter voice muttering right next to them.

Startled, Ruatisha quickly backed away from Sidrian.

Sidrian, filled with regret, stared intently at her retreating figure.

But Ruatisha’s gaze had already left him.

It was directed towards Felix’s back, who stood confidently in front of them.

Felix, who had deflected the rushing aura with his sword, spoke without taking his eyes off Lady Shavonne.

“Save the romance for later and get ready. I don’t think this will be the end of it.”

“It’s not romance.”

Ruatisha grumbled, but she stood firm on her feet.

Although the sword had been kicked far away, she would be a sufficient force in case of an emergency.

“Yeah, sure.”

“I’m telling you, it’s not.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Ruatisha pouted.

“But did you just speak informally to His Highness?”

It was a slightly petty jab, but she didn’t want to lose.

“……I was talking to you.”

“I don’t think so.”

Then Sidrian whispered to Ruatisha.

“Please understand, Lady. He must be jealous since he’s been single since birth.”

Ruatisha’s eyes widened.

Really?

With that face?

‘Oh my…….’

But soon, Ruatisha realized that she was in no position to talk about others.

She had been single since birth in both her lives.

“…….”

Gloomy.

“……I can hear everything, Your Highness.”

The Young Lord Kaishen gritted his teeth.

Indeed, Sidrian was the best offensive player.

With just one word, he had stabbed both of them in the heart.

‘……He’s exchanging such useless chatter, yet he’s flawless.’

Lady Shavonne clicked her tongue, looking at the three people who were ready for battle.

‘Sidrian is one thing, but I never expected the Young Lord Kaishen to come…….’

“I was completely fooled. I thought the Young Lord Kaishen had the same thoughts as me.”

“I didn’t expect you to be fooled so easily. It seems you tend to overestimate your own beauty more than I thought.”

At those words, Lady Shavonne’s face twisted.

She had joked about how men who approached with an agenda and clung too much were unattractive, so even she couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

She wanted to break that arrogant neck right away.

‘But I need to be careful.’

Judging by how he deflected the aura, the Young Lord Kaishen can use aura.

And Sidrian is not someone who can be easily dealt with even without any restrictions.

In her opinion, the fact that he tried to take the hit while holding Ruatisha earlier was just a show.

He could have easily deflected the aura or dodged it in that state.

‘Crazy bastard. Did he want to get hurt so that Lady Paeraton would take care of him?’

How much leeway does he have?

To think she has to deal with such a psycho.

‘And Ruatisha Paeraton as well.’

She never expected that young child to be a Sword Master.

That alone is threatening enough, but judging by what she did to Ariel, she must also have the power of exorcism.

‘Damn it.’

Lady Shavonne’s gaze flickered towards the Young Lady Izel, who was tied to the chair.

‘Will blackmail work?’

No, that’s not the problem.

The problem was whether she could secure Young Lady Izel.

Sidrian could block her actions from a distance.

This is a headache.

‘Then一.’

Red smoke erupted from Lady Shavonne’s body.

“Be careful! The moment you inhale it, your limbs will be paralyzed.”

At Felix’s words, Sidrian pulled Ruatisha into his arms and reached out his hand.

Crack.

Absolute cold that froze even the smoke.

The crystallized smoke could no longer spread and remained frozen in place.

Felix didn’t miss the opportunity and rushed forward.

But.

“She disappeared?”

Lady Shavonne was nowhere to be seen, only an empty space remained.

“Young Lady Izel!”

Ruatisha hurriedly ran to Young Lady Izel.

Young Lady Izel was slumped over with her eyes closed.

Felix examined Young Lady Izel’s condition and said.

“She’s fine. She just lost consciousness from the tension. Her body has been weakened by the intrusion of evil energy, though.”

“Evil energy?”

“Yes. It wasn’t a force strong enough to prevent recovery. Well, exerting such a strong force would have been a burden even for Muriel Shavonne.”

Ruatisha stared intently at Felix.

‘……This situation seems too familiar to him?’

She didn’t think he was on the same side as Lady Shavonne or Ariel, but something was still strange.

‘What kind of person is he?’

Wasn’t he just a promising, knowledgeable, and handsome man who was famous in society?

Well, she didn’t know if she could call that spec ‘just’.

“Anyway, she’s okay, right?”

“The aftereffects could last quite a while. For as long as several years…….”

At those words, Ruatisha’s face turned serious.

“If we help her recover, she’ll get better faster depending on the effectiveness.”

“Is there a way?”

Felix paused for a moment.

Should he really tell them about his base?

But they had already fought against Muriel together, so it seemed ridiculous to hide it.

More than anything一.

“Yes, if you leave it to me. And…….”

Felix stared intently at Ruatisha.

“It seems the Lady also has such power.”

“Yes?”

“I’m talking about Gongjindan [a type of Korean herbal medicine] and Sipjeondaebotang [another type of Korean herbal medicine].”

No, why are those coming out here?

Isn’t K-medicine too omnipotent?

‘Is it because it’s a miraculous medicine infused with the female lead’s buff!’

Come to think of it, it was a medicine that replenishes the body’s energy, so it would naturally be helpful.

Before, when breaking the seal, they couldn’t perform Haeju(解田) [a ritual to undo a curse or seal] from the outside and had to strengthen the ether to allow Sidrian’s self-immunity to break it.

“Phew, that’s a relief.”

Ruatisha stroked her chest.

“Especially since the ones the Lady makes herself are particularly effective.”

“I do?”

Ruatisha tilted her head.

Was it because she inherited the power of the female lead in 〈I’m Running the Romance Fantasy with Baby-nim’s Cash〉 as it is?

‘The divine power from the settings in that novel is manifested in my hands.’

But somehow, she felt that wasn’t the only reason.

The power she used when driving Ariel out of Sophia’s body.

‘That wasn’t the ability of the female leads in the novel, but solely my ability.’

Although the backlash was enormous because she forced the power.

‘……It’s something I can find out slowly.’

There was something else she had to do now.

“The Empress is eagerly waiting for Young Lady Izel and Lady Shavonne. She might be starting to feel something is wrong and send someone else to the party.”

“Was Young Lady Izel a spy for the Lady?”

“Rather than a spy, she’s a friend. Friends help each other in times of need, right?”

Ruatisha winked slightly.

Sidrian’s expression hardened slightly.

‘Cute.’

But.

‘I need to tell the Young Lord Kaishen to erase that wink from his memory.’

If he says he can’t, I’ll just have to hit his head a few times. People are creatures of forgetfulness, so he’ll forget eventually.

‘Let’s just stay still since I’m in front of Master.’

Sidrian curved his eyes like a docile animal with a leash.

For some reason, Felix suddenly felt goosebumps on the back of his neck.

“Then it would be best to leave Young Lady Izel here for now.”

“What?”

“It’s for Young Lady Izel’s safety. If the Empress finds out that the Young Lady is a traitor, do you think she’ll stay still? Even her family could be in trouble.”

“But一.”

“Paeraton can protect her, I suppose. But the label of being a spy will be attached to the Young Lady.”

Ruatisha bit her lip.

Whatever happens, they have to hide the fact that the three of them saved Young Lady Izel.

Logically, she knew that they had to leave her behind.

Those who received the Empress’s orders would search the area around the banquet hall and find Young Lady Izel.

‘Then it will end with Lady Shavonne, whose scheme was exposed, torturing Young Lady Izel.’

The Empress will trust Young Lady Izel even more.

That way, Young Lady Izel and her family will be safer.

But she couldn’t bring herself to leave a sick person behind.

“If Your Highness is here, we can’t avoid suspicion. Let me, who has nothing to do with this, stay behind. I’ll say that I chased away Lady Shavonne and saved Young Lady Izel.”

“Hmm, that’s a good idea, but…….”

Ruatisha gave a apologetic smile.

“The Young Lord Kaishen isn’t free from the political situation either.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I drove a wedge between Lady Shavonne and the Empress, and I also used the Young Lord Kaishen’s name…….”

“What?”

“At that time, I really thought you were on the same side as Lady Shavonne…….”

Felix sighed in disbelief.

‘She’s small, but she’s no pushover. How did she come up with such an idea?’

The more he saw her, the more amazed he was.

“Then there’s no choice. Let’s just leave her and all go out. Let’s leave it to the Empress’s imagination as to who saved Young Lady Izel.”

“What?”

“That might be safer. People tend to think the way they want to.”

Ruatisha bit her lip.

She thought the Young Lord Kaishen’s words made sense, but still…….

“Ugh, I’m, I’m okay…….”

“Young Lady! Are you awake?”

Ruatisha hurriedly grabbed Young Lady Izel’s hand.

“I’m, not that weak.”

Young Lady Izel smiled.

“Please go quickly. If the Lady doesn’t go, then my, my endurance will be a failure. Please go quickly. Hah, before someone else comes.”

Even while panting, Young Lady Izel didn’t stop urging them.

“But didn’t that palace maid go to find the potion bottle earlier? If she takes that to the Empress…….”

“It’s a lie.”

“What?”

“It’s a lie. The place I told her.”

Ruatisha opened her mouth blankly.

This time, she couldn’t help but be genuinely surprised.