Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash [EN]: Chapter 48

[Identifying user…Contractor of . Identification complete.]

[Condition met.]

[The reader’s influence spreads across this land!]

[The world resonates with the reader!]

[The trait level increases!]

[Current level…E]

[Congratulations!]

[Some restricted features are now unlocked!]

[One more ability slot is now open!]

[The number of usable abilities has increased to three!]

[Communication channel with has been expanded!]

[Ability unlock restrictions have been lifted!]

[You can now use Cash to unlock equipped abilities!]

[Pay-per-chapter purchase is now available!]

“I can unlock abilities?!”

How many times did that damn make my blood pressure spike?

Of course, thanks to the ability, my blood pressure immediately returned to normal, but that made me even more pissed off.

It’s like someone’s mocking me.

But now I can unlock it!

“And pay-per-chapter!”

So, does that mean I don’t have to buy the whole completed novel at once and can buy it one chapter at a time?

“Jackpot!”

I can save a lot of Cash!

If I have enough, I can summon and read the novels I wanted to read again, one by one!

Reading romance fantasy novels is the joy of my life.

Indeed, people must grow!

This level-up was a truly satisfying result.

‘Except for the expanded communication channel…….’

Just thinking about that demon keeps interfering already gives me a headache.

The light that filled my vision faded, becoming tiny sparks swirling around me.

Shuureuk, the sparks returned to Architus.

And this time as well,

“It changed again.”

The cover of Architus has changed.

There was a small crystal heart inside a large crystal heart, and a winged heart on top of it.

Only one of the three hearts was transparent.

[Trait ]

Reader!

You leveled up really fast!

Congratulations!

Fast level up!

Fast walkthrough!

This is the K-trait!

“……”

Isn’t it just referencing Korea, not K-Romance Fantasy?

Now is the time to 본격적으로 [literally, ‘in earnest’; here, ‘seriously’] increase the reader’s influence!

All conditions for quests to occur are related to the reader’s actions.

If the reader just stays in the room, no quests will arrive.

A quest is just a lantern in the reader’s hand.

It can brighten the way a little,

But it will never walk for you.

You have to move on your own.

This was truly unexpected.

Quests can come more often or not at all depending on my actions.

I thought they just kept coming because they always did.

‘Come to think of it, they were all related to my actions.’

If you’re a romance fantasy reader, you should naturally pave your own way!

Even the heroines who were possessed into predetermined roles eventually carved out their own destinies, didn’t they?

Now it’s the reader’s turn.

And the reader already knows how to move.

“In the end, it means I have to move a lot on my own from now on.”

Is the tutorial over?

If so, the first thing I need to do is……!

“Unlock ability!”

[Use Cash to unlock the equipped ability.]

[Please tell us the ability you want to unlock.]

“!”

I don’t care how much it costs!

Let’s solve the problem of spitting blood and collapsing without knowing when to step in or out!

Filled with determination, I looked at the notification.

But.

[Passive abilities cannot be unlocked.]

“What……did you say?”

N, no way!

“Unlock! !”

[Passive abilities cannot be unlocked.]

Damn it!

How is this any different from a penalty!

I slammed the pillow with my knee and called up the ability window.

– Ability Effect: The more you are loved, the more bad energy escapes from your body, causing you to cough up blood.

– Activation Count: 2/3

“S, still, there’s only one left. It’s over if I spit blood one more time.”

I tried to soothe myself.

Anyway, it’s much better than a penalty that lasts indefinitely.

Thinking about when I lost my mind at the grand banquet hall still sends chills down my spine.

It was fortunate that I regained my senses in the middle.

“Well, thanks to that, I was able to wipe out the traitor and his backers all at once.”

If I had kept my senses, it would have taken longer to create evidence in consultation with Ares and so on.

‘Thinking about it that way, it’s not all that bad?’

Huck, no, no.

Is this Stockholm syndrome?

“Anyway, I’ve leveled up, so the next step is…….”

I can’t avoid the dangerous boy in advance because I don’t know when I’ll meet him.

“Then I have to promote the mana stone business.”

If I use this well, can’t I also clear ?

Simultaneous clear!

What a wonderful sound.

‘But even if it’s a vassal, it seems difficult to get recognition from a feudal lord by just succeeding in one business.’

Umm.

Uuuuuuum!

I pondered for a while and then my eyes sparkled.

‘Ah, what if I use that?’

I don’t know if it will go according to plan, but I have to try!

Then, there was a knock on the door.

“Come in.”

The door opened and Anna smiled at me.

“Is it snack time already?”

I was taking a nap, so I don’t know how much time has passed.

“It’s not snack time yet.”

“Then?”

“His Excellency is calling for you.”

Dad is?

* * *

Duke Paeraton came out of his office and walked towards Ruatisha’s room.

He called his daughter, so he should just wait, but his body moved first.

If he runs into her, wouldn’t he have more time to see his youngest daughter?

Even a single second was precious.

“Dad!”

Sure enough, the child who found him at the end of the hallway had a bright face.

Seeing the little daughter running towards him, he involuntarily reached out to greet her.

But Duke Paeraton endured with all his might.

The child, who came to his feet, tilted her head and wrapped her arms around the Duke’s legs, sticking to him.

“Dad?”

And the sparkling face looking up.

‘……It was dangerous. I almost blew up the castle.’

Indeed, it is a cuteness with the destructive power to conquer the world.

Duke Paeraton succumbed to the cuteness and was about to reach out to the child, but he hesitated.

Ruatisha saw the hesitant hand, tilted her head again, and spread her arms.

“Dad, please hold me.”

He was already enduring with bone-cutting patience.

Duke Paeraton immediately picked up his daughter.

‘Why was he standing still when he was going to hold me well? He doesn’t look particularly unhappy.’

Ruatisha stuck to her father’s broad chest and pondered.

Thanks to his well-developed pectoral muscles, it was very cozy and stable when hugged like this.

Then Duke Paeraton muttered.

“Really, my daughter wants to be hugged whenever she sees me.”

In a voice that was somewhat loud for a monologue.

‘……Why is he saying that while looking at his vassals?’

The vassals, who were staring blankly at Duke Paeraton for a moment, hurriedly opened their mouths.

“The youngest lady must really like His Excellency!”

“I envy you! My daughter doesn’t even acknowledge me when I go next to her!”

“How much does she like His Excellency that she’s asking to be hugged like this!”

‘……It wasn’t really asking.’

Ruatisha pouted, but no one cared.

“Well, this much?”

Duke Paeraton slightly spread his index and thumb.

Very slightly, enough for one side of a bean to fit in.

“T, that much?”

The vassals were embarrassed and looked at Duke Paeraton.

Why on earth would he say such a thing?

‘If I say the wrong thing here, who knows what will happen……!’

The vassals’ heads spun more fiercely than ever before.

And the intense will of humans breaks through limitations.

Their intense (survival) will surpassed the limits of the brain and came up with the answer.

‘Ah! Is this a variation of a previous question?!’

The enlightened vassals quickly shouted.

“There’s no way that’s true! She’s clinging to His Excellency’s chest so stably!”

“There’s no way she’d be comfortably hugged by someone she only likes that much!”

“Children are honest! You can tell how much the lady likes His Excellency by her actions!”

Only after the vassals raised their voices and passionately spoke did Duke Paeraton’s lips slightly curl up.

“I heard she likes me as much as the amount taken out of the world.”

Duke Paeraton said, still shaking his fingers that were spread as much as one side of a bean.

“……”

Ah, yes.

You must be very happy?

I’m glad you seem to be in a good mood, but why do I feel so jealous?

“Dad, why did you call me?”

“I have something to show you.”

Duke Paeraton picked up his daughter and moved.

Going back the way he came, passing the head of the family’s office, and turning left.

‘Huh? Isn’t this the head of the family’s study?’

The Duke’s private study, which even direct family members cannot enter, only the head of the family can enter.

The door to that place opened.

And一.

“Huh? Dad?”

There was a desk and chair that were too small to be the head of the family’s study.

‘It’s like it’s made to fit my height…….’

Instead of bookshelves full of books, there were sofas and tables.

There was a bookshelf on the wall, but it was not the size of the head of the family’s study.

‘No matter how I look at it, this is an office interior?!’

And seeing this small desk for office work, the owner of this office is一.

“Do you like it?”

Duke Paeraton asked Ruatisha.

“I, is this really my office?”

“Yes.”

“B, but this is the head of the family’s study! A place that neither I nor my brothers can enter!”

At those words, Dad frowned.

“What’s wrong with me using my room in my castle as I please?”

“That’s tr……not true!”

I almost nodded.

“This isn’t just any ordinary house! It’s a Duke’s castle, a Duke’s castle! There are traditions, laws, and rules!”

At those words, the vassals behind him nodded, shedding tears of emotion.

Ah, she’s saying such reasonable things. Paeraton’s future is still bright.

It’s been so long since I’ve heard such correct words that tears are coming out…….

“You don’t like it?”

Duke Paeraton looked around the room and said.

He was expressionless, but somehow looked dejected, and Ruatisha was taken aback.

“N, no, that’s not it. But I wonder if I can use this room…….”

Isn’t it too much for me?

Won’t the vassals look at me unfavorably?

Isn’t Dad pushing himself because of me?

“You can.”

At those words, Ruatisha raised her head and looked at Duke Paeraton.

“Because you’re my daughter.”

“……Yeah.”

Seeing Ruatisha nodding, Baron Erkel smiled from behind.

“Don’t worry, youngest lady. His Excellency decided that this room was the best, even considering the lady’s safety, and all the vassals agreed.”

“Ah, I see.”

“……Why is she more relieved by that guy’s words?”

Ruatisha pretended not to hear Dad’s muttering.

‘Certainly, there was my kidnapping incident, and there was a massive purge recently.’

It’s probably the time when Duke Paeraton’s discipline is at its highest since his return.

In that situation, who would object when there’s a justification for the safety of the direct family, not to mention anything else?

Above all, I could feel how carefully Dad had selected the location.

There are many outside people coming and going in the business district.

Certainly, there’s no safer room than right next to the Duke’s office.

“Can I look around?”

“It’s your room. As much as you want.”

Ruatisha scurried around the office.

She swept the desk for no reason, and there was no nameplate…….

‘It’s not for children.’

The size of the desk and chair was small, but the design was definitely ‘for office work.’

Since it’s not just working alone, the atmosphere of the office was very important.

Who would seriously report and receive orders in a room that looks like a playhouse?

“Thank you, Dad. I really like it.”

“Okay.”

Duke Paeraton nodded. As if that was all he needed.

It was a short answer, but the feeling was fully conveyed.

Ruatisha ran to Dad and hugged him tightly.

“I like everything, but I like that it’s close to Dad’s office the most!”

Duke Paeraton stared at his smiling daughter and slightly lowered his head.

‘Huh? Why does Dad’s cheek feel closer?’

Ruatisha slightly backed away, but the cheek didn’t disappear. Rather, it got closer.

‘……? Could it be?’

Ruatisha pondered and kissed Dad’s cheek.

Seeing Dad’s lips curling up with satisfaction, it seemed like the right answer.

The vassals shouted, “Amazing!”, “As expected, the youngest princess is a Daddy’s girl!”, which made me embarrassed.

‘This isn’t some kind of boss’s nice shot [brown-nosing].’

“Your staff will be here soon.”

“Aren’t you watching with me, Dad?”

“No, it’s your staff.”

If Duke Paeraton was with her at the first meeting, it would leave the impression that ‘the Duke is entrusting his daughter.’

Ruatisha, who guessed the meaning, felt a lump in her throat.

‘Of course, I’m different from ordinary children, but I don’t have any magical power, and I don’t have any means to prove that I’m special.’

Even so.

‘You treat me completely as a direct descendant of Paeraton, without discriminating against my brothers who don’t have magical power, and treat me the same.’

Ruatisha smiled.

It was good.

* * *

I prepared to welcome the staff.

‘First impressions are important.’

I pondered about what to do and sat in the chair, turning my back. Fortunately, it’s a chair that turns, even though it doesn’t have wheels.

Sunlight streamed down from the large window. Amazing landscaping below.

This is the real castle view.

‘Hmm, like a successful CEO.’

Knock knock.

At the knock, I spoke gently.

“Come in.”

The door opened and I heard footsteps.

Feeling the presence of people standing in front of my office desk, I counted to five in my head.

Okay.

I turned the chair around.

“Welcome to my office.”

With a cool CEO smile, I looked at the staff who would be working with me in the future.

Huh?

Why is that old man there?