My Lord Who Is Being Prudent! [EN]: Chapter 147

§ 147 – Anger, and… (2)

A blonde man stood framed in the broken doorway.

It was none other than Cyan.

A heavy silence descended after Cyan’s words.

The air in the room, thick with silence, felt as if it bristled with thorns.

Cyan remained still in that thorny silence.

He met Isabel’s gaze, who was already looking at him.

Her posture and expression betrayed no hint of disarray.

Dignity radiated from her.

The subtly felt elegance exuded a soft yet sophisticated refinement.

“What… what is the meaning of this?”

Finally, Isabel broke the silence.

Only then did Cyan shrug once and say, “I suddenly felt like seeing my mother, so I came for a visit.”

Isabel’s eyebrows twitched at Cyan’s audacious attitude.

The shattered door of the office.

And Cyan standing amidst the wreckage.

Judging by what he could see, not only the office but also the mansion had been turned into a complete mess.

The description ‘ransacked’ seemed a perfect fit for the state of the entire mansion.

Isabel turned her gaze back to Cyan and asked, “Do you think that’s an appropriate excuse for this situation?”

“Isn’t it natural to stop a son who wants to see his mother?”

Cyan acted as if he were blameless.

As if there was no problem at all.

He simply shrugged again.

Soon, Cyan stepped forward and headed to the sofa in the inner part of the office.

The sofa that Isabel used to greet guests.

Cyan plopped down on the sofa.

“Young master, even if you are the young master, your actions are quite rude.”

Lerrit, who couldn’t tolerate Cyan’s behavior, stepped forward.

Lerrit, Isabel’s closest aide and the chief administrator of Ellandur.

“Please leave immediately. Otherwise…”

“Otherwise?”

Cyan remained unfazed.

Instead, he glared at Lerrit, who was advancing, and said in a low voice, “Are you going to kill me or something?”

“······”

Lerrit was momentarily speechless.

At that moment.

“That’s enough.”

Isabel intervened.

She looked at Cyan and then addressed Lerrit again. “Lerrit, you may leave us for a moment.”

“But…”

Lerrit’s voice trailed off, but Isabel remained silent.

She didn’t even glance at Lerrit, focusing solely on Cyan.

“Understood.”

At Isabel’s tone, Lerrit turned and left the office.

After Lerrit had left.

“You’ve become quite rude in the meantime.”

“I’m the one who was called the disgrace of the Marquis family. How could that disgraceful nature simply disappear?”

Isabel showed no change in expression at Cyan’s words.

A calm facade that revealed nothing of her thoughts.

Isabel asked Cyan again, “What do you want? Why did you cause this commotion?”

“Didn’t I just say that I suddenly wanted to see my mother, so I came to visit?”

This time, Isabel’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, a clear shift in her composure.

“There is a limit to how much I can tolerate your jests.”

“It’s not a joke, though?”

“Do you truly need to be punished to regain your senses?”

Isabel’s cold voice echoed softly.

The mistress of Ellandur, Isabel Ellandur.

The Ellandur family, one of the two pillars supporting the empire [the other being the Imperial family].

Isabel oversaw all the internal affairs of the Ellandur family.

If Durak was the head of Ellandur,

Isabel could be considered the arms and legs of the family.

As such, the power and influence that Isabel wielded within Ellandur was immense.

And few in the empire dared to defy Isabel.

But.

“What do you mean by being punished?”

For some reason, Cyan was not intimidated.

Instead, he spoke confidently.

“Are you saying that you’re going to kill me like Chief Lerrit suggested?”

Isabel was momentarily speechless.

“Or…”

With those words, Cyan picked up a cookie placed on the table.

A cookie for welcoming guests, served with tea and simple refreshments.

“Did you put poison in this cookie or something?”

Cyan popped the cookie into his mouth.

With a crunch, the cookie disappeared.

Isabel couldn’t say anything to such a brazen Cyan.

Tightly closed lips.

Only then did Isabel understand why Cyan had come like this.

Isabel looked at Cyan without a word.

And whether she sensed Isabel’s feelings or not.

“Just kidding. There’s no way my mother would do such a shameless thing.”

Cyan waved his hand dismissively.

“Was all this just to see me?”

“Yes. That’s all.”

“Then you’ve seen my face, so that’s enough. Now leave─.”

“…But, since we’ve met like this, let me say one thing before I go.”

Cyan interrupted Isabel.

Their eyes met.

“As a son, I will give you one last warning.”

In an instant, Isabel’s eyebrows shot down.

The calm expression she had maintained vanished.

The word ‘warning’ itself was enough.

Isabel gritted her teeth, swallowing her anger.

She wanted to kill Cyan right then and there.

But Isabel couldn’t bring herself to do it.

Firstly, there were many eyes watching in the mansion.

And what she had to be mindful of now was the current situation.

The fact that Isabel had tried to assassinate Cyan was a closely guarded secret.

In the past, it wouldn’t have been a problem at all.

It wasn’t something to be treated as top secret.

Because she didn’t care whether an incompetent bum was assassinated or died a lonely death.

But not now.

Not the current Cyan.

A rising star of the empire.

Durak was watching Cyan.

The head of Ellandur, Durak.

No matter how much Isabel was the mistress of Ellandur, she was still only the mistress.

In Ellandur, the will of the head, Durak, was absolute.

Isabel could not and should not go against Durak’s will.

However, Isabel had tried to assassinate Cyan.

Cyan, whom Durak was watching.

Of course, Isabel had not informed Durak of this fact.

If Durak were to find out…

It would be a very difficult situation for Isabel.

She knew that the assassination had failed.

She also expected that it wouldn’t be difficult to deduce that she was the one who instigated it.

But so boldly and daringly.

She never expected Cyan to come directly.

That’s why Isabel had no choice but to suppress her anger.

Even with Cyan’s rude and unfilial behavior, Isabel could not rashly act.

And perhaps Cyan knew that as well.

“I will roughly understand and move on from my mother’s concern for me. As always, as it has always been.”

Cyan spoke and acted without hesitation.

And then Cyan added, “But not if you target the people of my territory.”

In an instant, Cyan’s atmosphere changed dramatically.

A sharp gaze was directed at Isabel.

The foolish air from just moments ago had vanished.

Instead, the bursting momentum was enough to make Isabel slightly shrink back.

The old Cyan was nowhere to be seen.

It was hard to believe it was the same person.

“So, I will give you one last warning. If you touch my territory’s people one more time…”

A sharp gaze remained fixed on Isabel.

“Then I won’t forgive you, even if you are my mother.”

With those words, Cyan withdrew his intensity.

“Then goodbye.”

He slowly rose from his seat and turned around without hesitation.

At that moment.

“’Not forgive’ means…”

Isabel’s voice was heard softly behind Cyan’s back.

Cyan slowly turned around and looked at Isabel.

There.

“Are you saying you’re going to kill me or something?”

Isabel held a teacup with a nonchalant expression.

Her gaze met Cyan’s.

There was a hint of sarcasm in that gaze.

*What can you possibly do to me?*

Cyan looked at Isabel’s gaze and slowly turned around again.

A soft voice reached him.

“I hope that kind of thing doesn’t happen.”

With those words, Cyan left the office.

Isabel stared blankly at the spot where Cyan had stood.

To be exact, she repeated the words Cyan had uttered just before leaving.

*I hope that kind of thing doesn’t happen.*

That means…

Doesn’t that mean he *could* do it if necessary?

“······ Cocky.”

*Crack!*

Isabel clenched the teacup until it shattered.

#

While Cyan was talking with Isabel.

To be exact, after Cyan went to Isabel without any plan.

“Did Cyan really do that?”

“Well, I’m telling you, he really did.”

“Oh my. Oh my goodness.”

The Ellandur mansion was in an uproar.

Cyan had suddenly visited the Ellandur mansion.

It was unexpected, but not inherently a problem.

Although he was an illegitimate child, Cyan was still a child of Ellandur.

However, Cyan’s subsequent actions turned the mansion upside down.

The rampages that Cyan unleashed.

“I thought the rumor that he was a disgrace was a false rumor…”

“I guess rumors don’t spread for no reason.”

It was truly fitting to call him a disgrace.

“They even say he smashed the Marquis’s wife’s office?”

“Even if she’s not his biological mother…”

Above all, the rudeness shown to Isabel.

That was behavior unbecoming of a proud aristocrat.

He was truly a disgrace and a parricide [one who kills a close relative] of the Marquis family.

“I thought he had changed a lot after leaving the family…”

“I guess people can’t be fixed.”

There was no end to the gossip about Cyan in the mansion.

But.

“Why are my ears so itchy?”

Cyan, the subject of the rumors, didn’t care.

Of course, he knew that the mansion was buzzing with stories about him.

How could he not know?

Isn’t it strange not to notice when everyone he meets in the hallway is gossiping?

And he knew the stories weren’t flattering.

But.

“What does it matter?”

Cyan didn’t care.

There was only one thing Cyan cared about now.

“It’s true that Isabel instigated Kerner…”

It was finding out who instigated Kerner.

According to Grayson, Kerner had visited the Ellandur mansion alone.

And immediately after that.

The incident happened in Cyan’s office.

It was obvious to anyone that Ellandur was involved, and Isabel’s attitude just now confirmed it.

Cyan was finally certain.

It was none other than Isabel who had instigated Kerner.

But.

“I don’t think Durak knew.”

Durak didn’t seem to know about it.

No, to be precise, it seemed Isabel had acted on her own.

He couldn’t be sure if Durak knew this fact or not.

But at least, Isabel hadn’t received Durak’s permission.

If she had, Isabel wouldn’t have let Cyan’s rampage slide.

She would have taken action, almost certainly.

Cyan’s behavior was that disrespectful.

Even if she didn’t tear him limb from limb, she should have at least taught him a lesson.

But Isabel didn’t.

She gnashed her teeth, but didn’t take any action.

Which meant.

Isabel was also being cautious.

“Well, thanks to that, I said everything I wanted to say.”

And thanks to that, he could say he had become enemies with Isabel forever.

Being enemies with the mistress of Ellandur.

That was practically the same as saying his life was ruined, but…

“Who cares.”

Why should he care about that?

In any case, in two months, Cyan would be forced to become enemies with Ellandur, whether he liked it or not.

He would have to become enemies with the entire Ellandur family, starting with Durak.

What difference would it make to add Isabel’s animosity to that?

“It would only make me suffer in silence.”

Cyan shook his head to clear his thoughts.

“Anyway… I wonder if Kerner is okay.”

Cyan was worried about Kerner’s critical condition, not about becoming enemies with Isabel.

Despite the World Tree’s blessing, God’s Heal Lv.5 [Level 5], and Ellie’s healing, Kerner hadn’t regained consciousness.

The only fortunate thing was that he hadn’t lost his life.

But he was still in critical condition.

That’s why it ended with just a warning.

If Kerner couldn’t wake up, then…

Just then.

“Cyan!!!”

A shout pierced through Cyan’s thoughts.

Wondering what it was, he looked towards the source.

There, his brother Nathan was striding towards him.

Nathan, who had quickly approached, seemed quite angry, judging by his heavy breathing.

“It’s been a while, brother.”

“A while? Brother?”

Nathan shouted with an absurd expression.

“How can you shamelessly say such a thing!”

“Is it such a shameless thing for me to greet my brother?”

“What, what?”

However, Nathan seemed flustered by Cyan’s brazen attitude.

“To think you can say such things after causing such trouble!”

“The trouble I caused?”

“I’m talking about your rampage in the mansion!”

“Ah. Is that what you were talking about?”

Cyan nodded as if he understood only then.

“That’s right! How dare you cause such a scene here! And I heard you did something to Mother─!”

“But that was something I did to Mother. Not you, brother. Why are you so angry, brother?”

“You little bastard, how can you say that!”

Nathan shouted with a dumbfounded expression.

His face was red and contorted, as if he was about to draw his sword at any moment.

It seemed like he would get caught up in something troublesome if he stayed any longer.

“Brother. It’s nice to see you after a long time, but I don’t have time right now. If you have nothing more to say, I’ll be on my way.”

With those words, Cyan turned his back without hesitation.

And just as he was about to take a step.

“Have you finally gone crazy!”

Nathan’s angry shout came from behind him.

And before he could turn around, Nathan blocked Cyan’s path.

“I was going to let you off with a light scolding…!”

Clang!

Nathan drew his sword from his waist.

Nathan, an Expert-level swordsman.

But the energy he was emitting now was beyond the Intermediate level.

It seemed that Nathan had stepped into the Advanced realm during that time.

“Draw your sword right now!”

That’s why Nathan shouted confidently.

But.

“Didn’t Mother forbid me from dueling with you?”

Cyan had no intention of crossing swords with Nathan.

“I don’t have time right now. I’m not in the mood for a duel in the first place. And you might regret stopping me like this?”

“Wh, what?”

Nathan was momentarily stunned by Cyan’s boldness.

“Are you running away now?!”

“Yes.”

“If not─. Wh, what?”

Nathan’s expression turned blank once again.

“I am running away.”

Cyan confirmed it for Nathan.

“Ha! How can you even call yourself an Ellandur if you do that!”

“Then I won’t be an Ellandur from today. So, can I go now?”

“Yo, you…!!”

Nathan’s face turned bright red.

His contorted face was on the verge of exploding.

His hands were trembling, unable to contain the anger rising to the top of his head.

A truly enraged appearance.

“You little bastard…!!!”

Nathan finally swung his sword at Cyan.

But Cyan didn’t respond at all.

To be precise, there was no need to respond.

“Stop.”

A low voice was heard from somewhere.

At the same time, Nathan’s sword, which was aimed at Cyan, stopped abruptly.

He turned his head to look at the source.

There stood a handsome blonde man.

A combination of Isabel’s cold demeanor and Durak’s noble, wolf-like presence.

The eldest son of the Ellandur family.

A genius among geniuses, known as the Star of the Empire.

“Kai, brother…!”

Kai Ellandur.

Nathan seemed greatly embarrassed by Kai’s sudden appearance.

Nathan had been like that since he was young.

He was not only wary of Kai but also at a loss whenever he saw him.

Kai didn’t particularly harass Nathan.

Just like Nathan did to Cyan.

Even so, Nathan would stop his actions abruptly when he saw Kai, even in the middle of harassing Cyan.

Then, he would become uneasy and awkward.

Kai would quietly watch Nathan and then leave.

Kai didn’t pay much attention to his younger brothers’ affairs.

That’s why he had never once.

“Stop it, Nathan.”

Stepped in to stop Nathan like this.

“Ye, yes? Bro, brother…?”

Nathan was also flustered by Kai’s words, unable to settle down.

“Bu, but brother. This guy….”

“Didn’t I tell you to stop.”

Then Nathan opened and closed his mouth a few times.

And Nathan would have backed down like this usually.

But was he truly enraged this time?

Nathan’s eyes flashed once as he shouted.

“Even if it’s you, brother, I can’t let this go. Cyan. This guy has insulted not only Mother but the Ellandur family itself!”

Kai looked at Nathan without any change in expression.

And Kai’s words followed.

“The Lord [Durak] is looking for Cyan right now.”

“…!?”

Nathan’s body stiffened at those words.

“The Lord has been waiting for a long time.”

Kai continued.

Soon, Kai’s gaze turned back to Cyan.

And the words that Durak was waiting for Cyan.

It was inevitable since the reason Cyan came to the Ellandur mansion was originally because of Durak.

To be precise, it was because of the letter Durak had sent.

It said that he had something to discuss regarding the Northern incident, so he should come to the family.

Well, he roughly knew what Durak was going to say.

And he was planning to visit the family to negotiate.

But an incident occurred related to Kerner.

Cyan, out of anger towards Isabel, went to Isabel instead of Durak.

In short, Cyan had come to the family after being summoned by the Lord.

But Cyan went to Isabel before meeting Durak.

Looking at the result, Cyan had made Durak wait.

This was something that could not and should not happen.

If he had returned like this, he would have incurred considerable anger.

Moreover, Nathan had stopped Cyan in the process.

Which meant.

“I was about to go right away, but as you can see, Brother Nathan stopped me, so a lot of time has passed.”

Nathan had stopped Cyan, who had been summoned by Durak.

To exaggerate a bit, he had oppressed Durak’s guest.

“Wh, what is this….”

Then Nathan’s face turned pale.

Perhaps realizing the situation only now, Nathan shouted in great embarrassment.

“Why, why didn’t you tell me sooner!”

“I clearly said I didn’t have time, didn’t I?”

“……”

Nathan was momentarily speechless.

Cyan had clearly said those words.

He had also said that he would regret stopping him.

And it was none other than Nathan himself who had stopped Cyan.

At Cyan’s words, Kai’s gaze turned back to Nathan.

“Th, this is…! It, it’s a misunderstanding! So, this is…!”

“Nathan. You come with me.”

At Kai’s words, Nathan finally lowered his head.

Seeing Nathan’s appearance, Kai turned his gaze back to Cyan.

A silent gaze.

There were no emotions in it.

He could at least guess Isabel to some extent.

But Kai had always been impossible to understand.

How much time had passed like that?

“Hurry and go.”

With those words, Kai withdrew his gaze from Cyan.

And immediately turned around and left.

Kai’s figure gradually moved away.

“……Don’t think you can get away with this so easily.”

Nathan hurriedly followed Kai.

Cyan watched the two of them and sighed deeply.

“Seriously….”

Why is it that every time he visits this family, it’s full of tiring things?

“I need to throw Ellandur away quickly.”

Cyan shook his head and headed to Durak’s office.

#

Knock knock.

-Come in.

As soon as the knocking sound ended, a voice was heard from inside.

A familiar yet unfamiliar voice.

Cyan slowly opened the door.

With a click, the scenery of Durak’s office was revealed through the door.

And a middle-aged man standing in the center of the office.

“I greet the Lord.”

Cyan bowed to Durak.

“Sit.”

At Durak’s words, Cyan raised his head.

And sat down in a suitable seat.

Durak didn’t say anything until then.

He was just silently looking at Cyan.

Seeing Durak’s appearance, Cyan sighed inwardly.

Isabel from before.

Kai from just now.

And even Durak, who he sees now.

Why do these Ellandurs like silence so much?

Cyan grumbled inwardly and waited for Durak’s words to follow.

Durak didn’t say anything for a long time.

A heavy silence filled the office.

How much time had passed like that?

“You’ve been acting recklessly.”

Durak’s closed mouth opened.