Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash [EN]: Chapter 27

After a long silence, Ixion frowned deeply.

“What is this idiot saying?”

Blink, blink.

Ruatisha innocently blinked her large, tearful eyes.

“Tch.”

Ixion turned his head away, annoyed.

“The fun is ruined.”

I blankly watched him walk away when Ares spoke to me.

“Does Ruru like her brother?”

“Yes!”

Of course.

My brother is handsome and kind.

As I nodded, Ares reached out and cupped my cheek.

It was a very gentle touch.

Dense eyelashes cast a deep shadow over Ares’s eyes.

Beneath them, red eyes gleamed strangely.

A soft smile.

“You’re really cute, my little sister.”

“Thank you! Ares is really cool!”

‘A handsome brother who is a sis-con [brother complex] is the best!’

Ruatisha clenched her fist.

As I was strengthening the sibling bond with Ares, I felt a piercing gaze.

“I don’t like it.”

Ixion, who had been glaring at Ruatisha, left with just those words.

‘Hmph, I don’t like you either!’

Ruatisha glared back without giving in.

Even though it was just the back of his head.

‘If it weren’t for the quest, I wouldn’t even care!’

Ruatisha turned her head away abruptly, snorting roughly.

Instead of the awful Ixion, Ares’s gentle face came into view.

“Look at your hair, all messed up by the wind. You must have been cold, my little sister. Let’s go inside and have some warm cocoa.”

……On second thought, Ares isn’t great either.

‘You’re also on my mental block list!’

Ruatisha smiled brightly and took Ares’s hand.

“Okay! I want to eat cookies too!”

* * *

– Ongoing Quests

1. 〈The Path of a Good Reader (1)〉

2. 〈My Wealth Never Stops! (1)〉

3. 〈You Must First Govern Your Household (1)〉

Ugh.

I frowned as I looked at the quest list.

‘First of all, I can’t complete number 1 because I don’t have enough Cash [in-game currency].’

Number 2 is telling me to start a business, so I can’t do anything about it right now.

‘So, the one I need to deal with right now is number 3.’

Above all, it has a penalty of ending my life if I fail.

‘I have to be recognized as a member of the family by Ixion to survive.’

“Has the time finally come?”

I clasped my hands together, rested my chin on them, and shone my eyes with a determined look.

Who am I?

A heavy reader who has read countless romance fantasy novels!

A person who has achieved the most best comments and even asked God for a star rating!

……Leaving aside whether it’s really God or not.

“It’s finally time to reveal my true self!”

Seducing a grumpy brother and turning him into a sister-obsessed fool.

It’s a very common scene in romance fantasy!

Of course, it’s my specialty as a romance fantasy reader!

Ixion is more than just grumpy, but it doesn’t matter!

There are tons of romance fantasy brothers who are out of their minds!

Well, of course, I’ve never actually seduced a grumpy brother before.

‘But books are indirect experiences!’

The countless romance fantasies I’ve seen will guide my way!

I put my hand on my hip and pointed to the shining sun.

I see it, my future as bright as the sun!

‘The best thing would be to summon the abilities of the heroines who are masters at seducing brothers, but.’

Unfortunately, it’s impossible right now because I don’t have enough Cash [in-game currency].

Still, I have a power that’s somewhat similar to mind-reading.

‘Besides, I know all the basics!’

1. No matter how grumpy or pushy the annoying brother is, don’t give in.

2. You’ll grow fond of him if you keep seeing him. Show your face as often as possible.

3. You can’t spit on a smiling face. Smiling brings good fortune. Smile even when you’re pissed!

“……”

It sounds a bit strange when I put it all together.

Will this really work?

“No, no! This is a romance fantasy world, not just any place! It’ll be okay.”

……It’ll really be okay, right?

I clenched my fist, trying to regain my weakening heart.

I will follow the teachings of countless romance fantasy heroines!

* * *

Beep.

Beep beep beep.

Beep beep beep beep beep beep.

“Ugh, shut up!”

Ixion turned around sharply, annoyed.

“Well, Dad told me to wear these. He said the Duke’s castle is too big.”

Ixion’s face soured as if he couldn’t refuse his father’s order. [The ‘beep beep’ sound is likely from a tracking device or similar.]

“Why are you following me?”

Step.

Ixion took a step closer to me and put on a crooked smile.

“Do you know? Ares isn’t here to protect you right now.”

His red eyes darkened dangerously.

At the same time, a black shadow began to ripple behind Ixion.

“The only one in Paeraton who wasn’t born with magical power.”
A light tone as if singing a song.

“I heard your weak body can’t withstand magical power.”
A smile as if playing a mischievous prank.

“I wonder how long you can last.”

In contrast, the magical power he emitted was so violent that it seemed to turn the world upside down.

In front of the ferocious energy rising like a black tsunami, I was nothing more than a mere speck.

My life was fainter than a candle, as if it would be extinguished by a single breath.

But.

[Ixion is enjoying himself.]

[Ixion is intrigued by you.]

[Ixion is wondering if you will be speechless and sit down, scream and run away, or cry and beg for your life.]

The status messages that had been popping up reassured me.

To be honest, even after reading the messages, I don’t really know what’s going on in that little brat’s mind.

‘But one thing is for sure.’

He doesn’t intend to harm me right now.

The black tsunami fell over my head.

Ixion’s face was visible through the black waves blocking my view.

Like a child pouring water into an ant nest, wondering what kind of reaction will come back, an expression expecting what my reaction will be like in fear.

That innocent yet cruel face.

I smiled at him, meeting his eyes.

The moment Ixion’s eyes wavered, darkness swallowed me.

[Ixion is taken aback by your reaction.]

[Ixion doubts your sanity.]

[Ixion feels anxious.]

The darkness receded with the notification that Ixion was anxious.

In the world that was brightly revealed again, there was a boy with a completely bewildered expression.

Kid.

Your older sister is on her second life.

Did you think I would obediently let you scare me?

Especially to someone who’s determined to laugh at me if I tremble.

‘I have no intention of being played by you.’

You’re the one who’s panicking, not me!

Take this!

“Ixion, are you playing with me?”

I smiled brightly and shouted, “Kyaa!”

“Huh?”

“I know! It’s tag, right? Ixion caught me, so it’s my turn to be it?”

I reached out to the magical power that was slowly receding.

It’s not for attacking anyway, so it’s okay to touch it. I was fine when I was swallowed by it earlier.

“What a一.”

Ixion took a step back.

Hehe, he’s panicking. He’s panicking.

You’re 100 years too early to mess with an adult, you little rascal!

“Got you!”

I smiled brightly while dangling from the magical power.

“I’m going to catch Ixion instead of the magical power this time! It’s my turn to be it again!”

[Ixion thinks flowers would suit you well.]

[Especially if you put them on your head, he’s sure they’ll suit you very well.]

Whatever he says, I ran around to catch Ixion.

Beep beep beep beep!

Bbyo bbyo bbyo bbyo bbyo bbyo bbyo!

Ixion’s face crumpled as if he was frightened by the aggressive sound that rang out every time I walked.

“You’re going to一.”

Slip.

I must have been running too wildly, my foot faltered.

‘Ugh! I’m going to fall!’

I closed my eyes tightly.

But the pain I expected didn’t come.

Instead of my nose hitting the floor with a thud, a firm arm caught my body.

“……I knew this would happen.”

A low voice was heard in my ear.

When I opened my eyes slightly, Ixion was looking at me with a pathetic face.

Oh, I only thought he was a bad kid……

‘Maybe he’s not so bad after all……?’

[Ixion wonders why he caught you.]

[Ixion feels a tremendous displeasure.]

‘No! Cancel that he’s not so bad!’

Ixion was about to throw me away, so I laughed and quickly hugged him tightly.

“Got you!”

‘Did you think I would let you do as you please? Hmph!’

Ixion frowned and looked down at me laughing, then spat out.

“You look weird.”

Looking weird! To a baby!

I smiled even brighter and wrapped my short arms around Ixion’s neck.

I’m definitely not trying to strangle him.

Ixion’s face crumpled.

“You……”

“Ixion is strong!”

Ixion lifted me up and pulled me away from his neck.

I waved my arms in the air as if it was nothing, as if it was a game.

“High! Sparkling!”

Giggle, giggle!

I’m really not strangling him.

It’s just your imagination.

As I acted hard and glanced down, Ixion was staring at me with a sulky expression and muttered.

“……What is it, is she really lacking somewhere?”

That bad kid!

* * *

Recently, Ixion heard a sound following him wherever he went.

Beep beep beep.

Beep beep beep.

It was amazing how well she waddled around with those short legs.

Ixion, who was walking quickly, stopped.

The beep beep sound is not heard.

Even though he thought he didn’t care, he turned around for no reason.

The insignificant cotton ball was talking to a servant about something.

‘What’s so good about it that she’s laughing.’

Anyway, she was an annoying kid. It doesn’t even seem like a fun story, but she’s laughing like that.

She’s been bothering me by following me around, but she’s looking elsewhere.

It’s no use crying after you miss me.

The cotton ball, who had finished talking to the servant, looked this way and waved with a bright smile.

Ixion frowned and turned his head.

‘Weird kid.’

When the weak see him, they all turn pale and tremble like bugs.

The weakling who is from Paeraton but can’t use magical power should never be able to face him.

But.

“Got you!”

Giggling, smiling face.

Soft arms hugging his neck.

“Ixion is strong!”

The child was warm.

She was lighter than he thought, so he felt like he would drop her if he took a little bit of strength.

“……”

As if shaking off the strange feeling rising in his chest, Ixion moved his steps.

As he walked away quickly, the beep beep sound began to ring.

‘It has nothing to do with me.’

Ixion quickened his pace.

Then the beep beep sound also began to become urgent.

Beep, beep beep bbyo bbyo bbyo bbyo bbyo bbyo一.

Eventually, Ixion stopped walking.

When he turned around, as expected, that cotton ball was about to roll again.

‘Annoying. Annoying. Annoying.’

Even so, Ixion skillfully caught Ruatisha, who was falling.

“Ixion!”

She smiled brightly again, as if she was so happy.

She definitely has a problem with her head.

Confirming this, Ixion put Ruatisha down.

The child’s face was sulky as she looked at him. As if she had read his mind that he thought she had a problem with her head.

‘That can’t be.’

Ixion warned Ruatisha.

“Don’t follow me.”

This time, she understood what he said, and the beep beep sound was not heard.

But soon, she looked around cautiously and beeped, then beeped, beeped, and started walking slowly.

Ixion frowned.

But he slowed down his pace after hearing the beep beep sound getting faster and faster.

‘Annoying. Annoying. Annoying.’

“Ixion, am I annoying?”
The cotton ball, who was already next to him, asked while beeping.

“Annoying.”

“I want to get along with Ixion.”

Ixion turned his head and looked at Ruatisha.

She wants to get along with him.

It was the first time he had heard such a thing.

He couldn’t understand it at all.

Ixion was about to open his mouth to say something.

“Ruru.”

The moment a low voice was heard, Ruatisha turned around quickly.

“Dad!”

The Duke of Paeraton picked up the child who ran to him with her arms raised high.

Ixion stared at the scene as if he was seeing a supernatural phenomenon.

It was a scene he had been seeing for over ten days, but he still couldn’t get used to it.

“Dad, is work over?”

“Not yet.”

“Then can’t we eat together?”

Ruatisha asked with a sullen look and drooping eyes.

The Duke of Paeraton tapped his daughter’s cheek.

“I have time to eat with Ruru.”

……Eat?

Did I hear wrong?

I must be stressed out because of that annoying cotton ball, and my ears are not good.

Ixion denied his own normal cognitive abilities.

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Whatever they said, Ruatisha and the Duke of Paeraton were playing well in their own world, giggling.

Ixion watched the scene silently.

He felt strange. It was a feeling he was feeling for the first time.

It was as if an annoying bug had entered his stomach……

“Were you with Ixion?”

“Yes!”

“……He didn’t bother you, did he?”

The Duke of Paeraton’s gaze turned to Ixion.

He had received a report that Ixion had used magical power on Ruatisha and clashed with Ares.

‘I’m leaving him alone because he wouldn’t really harm Ruatisha.’

Haven’t they been sticking together too often lately?

Ixion, who received the Duke of Paeraton’s gaze, shut his mouth tightly.

He would have nothing to say even if Ruatisha told on him that he had bothered her.

It was true that he had scared her several times using magical power.

But then.

“No!”

Ruatisha shouted back, puffing out her cheeks.

“Ixion didn’t bother me!”

Ixion raised his head and looked at Ruatisha.

“I played with Ixion!”

“You played?”

“Yes, it was fun!”

Ruatisha smiled brightly and answered the Duke of Paeraton’s words.

Ixion couldn’t understand.

‘Being with me is fun?’

The Duke of Paeraton quietly looked down at his youngest daughter.

His eyes were somehow different from before.

Soon his lips moved.

“……More?”

“Yes?”

“More than being with Dad?”

“……”

“……”

Ruatisha and Ixion’s minds met for the first time.

As if proving that they were siblings, they both looked at the Duke of Paeraton with the same expression.