Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash [EN]: Chapter 29

☆ Chapter 29 ☆

“…….”

Iksion couldn’t believe Ruatisha’s words.

He remembered.

How people looked at him the moment he unleashed his magical energy.

Fear and disgust, anxiety and vigilance, and hatred.

But beautiful?

Comfortable and cozy?

“That can’t be.”

A snort of laughter escaped.

“Well, that’s what she says, right? And the actual reactions…….”
Ares, who was muttering, narrowed his eyes. He slowly stroked his chin.

“Hmm, it seems the youngest really isn’t afraid of magical energy. How strange.”

Iksion clicked his tongue and jumped down from the tree.

Even though he jumped from a branch that extended to the second floor, his landing was so light that no sound could be heard.

“I don’t believe it.”

Iksion left, leaving only those words behind.

‘Yeah, I don’t believe it.’

Didn’t that wicked little girl lie about having fun playing with him?

Even though she actually hated it.

By nature, the weak parasitize the strong.

Ruatisha, being a weak Paeraton [member of the Duke’s family with special powers], is just trying to curry favor with him, the strong one, to look good.

Hoping the maids will pass on the message.

‘That’s why she’s saying that.’

I won’t be fooled.

Iksion repeated to himself as if making a vow.

Chapter 7. 20,000 Cache Gacha Ticket

“The youngest lady managed to squeeze all this wealth from Marquis Tarenka… no, receive it?”

“Amazing.”

The vassals admired, looking at my list of extorted goods.

The vassals who were with me in the capital already knew, but the vassals in the duchy were learning about it for the first time.

“Ah, this mana stone mine is the one that caused all the trouble.”

“To dare to commit fraud by selling the name of Paeraton, how audacious.”

That’s right, that’s right.

Nodding my head, I felt something was off.

“Marquis Tarenka didn’t want to give up anything. But our lady got it all.”

“Yes, with her brilliant mind, she quickly saw through the Marquis’s scam! And through coercion! No, no, negotiation! How could he not give it up!”

“Was that so?”

“Of course! I was with the lady at the scene where she extorted, ahem, demanded the assets from Marquis Tarenka.”

The vassals who had become close to me in the capital were enthusiastically boasting to the other vassals, spitting as they spoke.

Among them was Baron Dier, the vassal who had accompanied me to Marquis Tarenka’s residence.

“Amazing, considering how young she is.”

“Yes, she takes after His Excellency!”

The vassals’ gazes turned to Dad.

Dad arrogantly raised his chin and put a raspberry cookie in my mouth.

The vassals whispered as they watched.

“I’m more amazed that the youngest lady brought back all this wealth than that His Excellency is holding a child on his lap…….”

“Holding her on his lap is just the beginning.”

“Hehe, it’s too early to be surprised.”

“What on earth happened in the capital? It’s not just His Excellency who has changed. You guys have changed too.”

“Haa, I can’t even begin to explain it. You’ll have to experience our lady’s cuteness and loveliness for yourselves…….”

Hey, I can hear you all.

Why is the embarrassment always my burden?

‘But seriously, something’s really strange.’

The power of the Paeraton ducal family was immense.

A special power.

Enormous wealth.

And this time, they even made contributions in the war.

Judging by how scared people are, public opinion might not be so good.

‘But is it enough for them to play around using the name of Paeraton?’

What was Marquis Tarenka believing in to commit such fraud?

Even if he had succeeded, there’s no way he wouldn’t have been caught after mining the mana stones.

Besides, no matter how much Dad might have neglected me, does it make sense to exploit a Paeraton princess like that?

Don’t nobles value their family’s honor or something?

Well, even on Earth, quite a few things happened that didn’t make sense.

Seeing the Marquis’s reaction when Dad came to Clatie’s birthday, it seemed like something had gone wrong with his plan…….

At that moment, an ominous thought flashed through my mind.

‘Could it be that he thought Dad might die in the war?’

A chill ran down my spine.

“Lulu?”

I looked up at the voice calling me, and Dad was looking at me as if asking what was wrong.

His face was expressionless and even cold in some ways, but I knew now.

Dad is worried about me.

“Dad.”

As soon as I called him, Dad reached out to me.

A hand pressing down on my head. That warm weight.

Dad returned safely from the war.

And he’s by my side.

As I repeated that to myself, I felt relieved.

I leaned against Dad.

The vassals made a fuss again at the sight.

It was then.

[A new quest has arrived.]

[The related quest is not yet open and cannot be revealed.]

[Please proceed with other quests to receive the related quest.]

Notifications popped up one after another.

Quest.

Yes, I had something to do.

The clear condition for .

Succeed in the mana stone business.

“Dad.”

“What is it?”

“This is what I got from Uncle, right?”

When I pointed to the thick pile of property documents, Dad nodded.

“That’s right.”

“So, can I manage it?”

The answer to that came not from Dad, but from the vassals.

“Your Excellency, the lady is still too young. It’s too early for her to manage such wealth directly…….”

“What are you talking about! Do you remember when the young masters started managing their private wealth? Our lady is very smart!”

“But the lady hasn’t received any education in finance…….”

“She can start learning from now! Our lady is capable enough!”

“That’s nonsense! How can she handle all this, not just one or two一.”

“Enough talk.”

It was a quiet word.

But with that one word, the noisy office became silent at once.

The vassals held their breath, watching their master’s mood.

“What does it matter if my daughter plays with her own things?”

Uh, I said I was going to manage the assets.

I didn’t say I was going to play with toys, Dad…….

An elderly vassal cautiously opened his mouth.

“Haa, however, Your Excellency. Forgive my rudeness, but the lady lacks experience and learning. It might be too early to manage the assets……. All this wealth could disappear.”

That was true.

I was a four-year-old baby.

I know the Paeratons are special, but even so, entrusting all this wealth management to a four-year-old?

‘And I could really become a baby because of the penalty!’

I’ve acted like a child in front of Dad a lot, so shouldn’t he think about it more seriously?

“Elder’s words are correct. Please reconsider…….”

“We request reconsideration, Your Excellency!”

The vassals all expressed their agreement.

Yes, Dad!

Think about it a little more!

……Even though I asked you to.

“It doesn’t matter if she loses it all.”

Dad dismissed the vassals’ claims.

Then he said to me. With a rather proud face.

“Dad has a lot of money.”

No…….

Still, you should stop your child if they’re going to lose money.

* * *

Iksion waved his hand in frustration.

The jet-black magical energy flew out, silently splitting the rock.

The sound of rumbling echoed only after the split rock separated due to gravity.

That was the beginning.

The numerous rocks in the training ground began to be split and cracked by the magical energy.

Kwaaaang! Kwang!

The ground was dug up as a deafening roar echoed.

After a cloud of dust passed, the adjutant who had been waiting approached Iksion.

“Hasn’t your already dirty personality become even dirtier recently?”

“Get lost.”

“Is it because of the youngest lady?”

The crimson eyes turned to the adjutant.

Even the adjutant, who had been by Iksion’s side for a long time and had his liver hanging outside [a figure of speech meaning he was very brave], felt his heart shrivel at the murderous intent.

Iksion raised his hand.

The jet-black magical energy stretched out, following his will.

It hovered around the adjutant’s body, as if it would wrap around him.

Iksion’s gaze turned to the adjutant’s face.

A pale, sweat-soaked face.

Iksion clicked his tongue lowly and lowered his hand.

“Not fun.”

He left the training ground, leaving the frozen adjutant behind.

“Is it because of the youngest lady?”

What is she that she can sway his mood?

It’s just…… the beep-beep sound he heard every day wasn’t heard today.

He wondered if he had become accustomed to that annoying sound, and he was bothered by the fact that he couldn’t hear it.

That’s all.

Iksion didn’t know that it was emptiness.

‘……Is she not coming today?’

It was strange that the cotton ball that used to visit Iksion at least once a day wasn’t coming.

‘No, there’s nothing strange about it.’

That child wasn’t coming to him because she liked him.

She approached him on purpose with a clear purpose, even though she didn’t like him.

To cling to the strong and parasitize them.

That was the survival method of the weak.

‘She must have realized that it’s a futile effort to keep coming if I don’t accept her, right?’

She must have gone to Ares, whom she likes so much.

“…….”

Iksion’s strides quickened.

For some reason, he was anxious.

Has there ever been a day when she didn’t chase after him?

Yesterday, she clearly waved her hand and said she would see him tomorrow.

‘Do you believe that? Her promises are meaningless.’

“I want to get along with Iksion.”

“Iksion didn’t bully me!”

“It was fun!”

Liar.

“What do you mean get along! You always say I’m annoying! You act mean! You tell me to go away! You stick your tongue out at me!”

“Ares is much, much better! There’s no comparison with Iksion!”

Liar.

“But magical energy is beautiful.”

“Magical energy is night.”

“It’s a night where you can close your eyes and rest.”

Liar.

A shallow trick of the weak to cling to the strong.

Even while thinking that, Iksion’s steps didn’t stop.

The greenhouse, tea room, playroom, dining room, and even near the Duke’s office, where Ruatisha often went.

But the figure of the child rolling around like a cotton ball was nowhere to be seen.

Suddenly, Iksion headed to his training ground.

Iksion extremely disliked people, so his training ground was located in a remote place with no one around.

And around it.

“Haa, haa…….”

Iksion breathed heavily.

A small shoe the size of a palm was rolling on the grass around the training ground.

“…….”

Why?

In the end, she didn’t know her place and acted out, so he knew this would happen.

This is the end of the weak.

The weak can’t help it.

That’s what he should think.

That’s what he’s been thinking until now.

Why.

Kwaaaang!

Jet-black thorns emitting a chillingly ferocious aura sprouted from under Iksion.

His head was cold. No, it was hot.

His vision was black. No, it was white.

Magical energy spread in all directions in an instant, beginning to devour the ground.

Find it.

Find it.

Find it!

The magical energy surged, chasing the child’s trail with the master’s fierce will.

Iksion’s figure disappeared and reappeared repeatedly.

It was the first time he had moved this fast.

And, finally.

A small child with her limbs tied was struggling.

Muffled sobs leaked from her blocked mouth.

The stranger who was moving the child raised his hand as if annoyed.

At that moment, the child raised her face.

The big eyes that always looked at him confidently, despite being weak, were a mess with tears.

The moment he confirmed that sight, Iksion felt something snap inside him.

Bang!

A sound of explosion that seemed to tear through space swallowed other sounds and echoed.

Kwaaa kwa kwa kwa kwaang!

A roar followed, and the ground vibrated.

It was as if night had come to the world.

Jet-black energy that not a single ray of light could penetrate swelled up its ferocious bulk and devoured the space.

The strangers who had kidnapped Ruatisha screamed inaudibly at the violent and cruel energy.

But it was a meaningless resistance.

Limbs were torn into eight or nine pieces, and blood splattered.

It was a moment.

The time of slaughter was over, and a complete corpse could not be found.

The magical energy that had dyed the land and sky crouched down, but the ground was still black.

The blood pooled and pooled, creating a deep puddle.

Iksion, who was looking at the remains of the horrific massacre with an emotionless face, flinched.

He had forgotten Ruatisha.

Turning his head, as expected, the weakling was trembling, her face pale.

Dilated pupils from the shock.

Lips turned blue.

Even her tears had dried up.

The worm-like appearance that Iksion usually hated.

But he didn’t feel like sneering or mocking.

‘It was all a lie after all.’

Pretending not to be scared, pretending to be okay, pretending to be fine, pretending to understand, pretending to like him.

It was all a lie.

The face that smiled brightly, saying “Iksion.”

The gestures of following him around.

The warmth of hugging his neck tightly.

“…….”

He felt disgusted, to the point where he could do anything.

‘Should I kill her?’

The impulse arose.

It was a very sweet and tempting impulse.

‘Yeah, let’s kill her.’

There has never been a being that bothered him this much.

Iksion raised his hand.

The magical energy that reacted to his will writhed and stretched out towards the crouching child.

It seemed as if the child’s body would be swallowed by the jet-black energy at any moment.

But.

The child’s shoulders were as small as they were weak.

Her hands and feet were too small too.

Those small hands grabbed Iksion.

Those small feet chased after Iksion.

“……Tch.”

Iksion turned his head.

The magical energy went out with a whoosh, hiding its traces. As if it had never existed.

It was the moment when he walked past Ruatisha.

“I, Iksion……!”