The Strongest Daughter-In-Law Of The Black Lion Family [EN]: Chapter 51

#51.

It was said that Zakari, who suddenly began showing symptoms, couldn’t recognize his wife or son. He was like a wild beast, driven only by the instinct to destroy any pheromones that bothered him.

It was as if he had become a completely different person, and she said she still trembled when she thought about that time.

‘In the original story, Zerachiel often behaved unpredictably. So, that was one of the symptoms of his madness.’

If his mother hadn’t been Rachel, Zerachiel might have died that day. The Honey Badger family’s toughness and strength saved her and her newborn child.

Zakari, who belatedly regained his sanity, suddenly left the castle and didn’t return until Zerachiel had become more human.

‘After that, he was fine for a while, so I didn’t pay much attention… Then, suddenly, he tried to separate me and Zerachiel. It was like he was being possessive, as if only he should be by my side. So, we couldn’t help but clash often.’

‘…….’

‘Later, he told me to leave, before he went completely crazy and rampaged.’

Rachel looked into the distance and was silent for a moment. Her dark eyes seemed to sink deeply. Soon, she shook her head to clear her complicated thoughts and opened her mouth.

‘We had a big fight, and I ran out of the castle. I just wanted to get some fresh air. But without me knowing, I was divorced. That damn Zakari was determined to get rid of me.’

Rachel’s fists trembled as if she was still furious when she thought about that time.

‘Then I received a letter from the Duke and found out. There are stages of madness, and Zakari was moving to that stage very quickly.’

‘…….’

‘He apologized, saying that he couldn’t keep me by his side when he might go crazy at any moment.’

Rachel’s face, which was usually so full of spirit, was now full of worry. But she wasn’t just sad.

‘It’s ridiculous. What did he think I was, making such a decision on his own? If he thought I would be grateful, then he’s dead wrong! Just try to get rid of me? I’ll go to the ends of hell to find that damn Zakari and knock his teeth out!’ Rachel shouted at the top of her lungs, looking like a Yaksha [a fierce, demon-like figure]. Surprisingly, Kira’s reaction was:

‘……So that’s why you were so worked up whenever you saw Zakari.’

It was as if she finally understood her master’s strange behavior.

‘So, Rachel, you want to come back?’

‘If I could come back just because I wanted to, I would have come back a long time ago! That damn Zakari is blocking me with all sorts of methods, so how can I come back?’

She was officially divorced on paper. From Rachel’s point of view, having been robbed in broad daylight, it was an unfair situation.

After confirming Rachel’s position, I opened my mouth.

‘Shall I help you?’

‘How?’

‘I just thought of a very good idea.’

Rachel’s eyes sparkled as she listened to my plan, and she grinned.

‘You’re more talented at screwing people over than I thought?’

Rachel, who said something that I couldn’t tell was a compliment or an insult, quickly went to her parents’ house to prepare for the work I had ordered.

“She was like a typhoon.”

After briefly commenting on Rachel, I rolled around on the bed.

Strangely enough, the more I heard Rachel’s story, the more Zerachiel tugged at my heart.

In a way, Zerachiel, the child, was the one who was most hurt by the breakdown of his parents’ relationship.

From the moment he was born, he became like a being that caused conflict between the couple.

He was just born.

That’s why. That’s why I got involved in their affairs.

In the original story, Zerachiel was always alone, like an old tree in a field, standing tall alone, not relying on anyone.

The reason why the current Zerachiel and the original Zerachiel feel different is not only because of the difference between being an adult or not.

The years that have passed in deprivation prevent a child from growing up. Just because the body grows doesn’t mean everyone becomes an adult.

In fact, I was initially puzzled by Zerachiel’s attitude towards Zakari and Rachel.

It seemed like he was treating them like strangers, not parents.

But after hearing about the family situation, I belatedly understood Zerachiel’s reaction.

An unlucky heir who was almost killed by his father as soon as he was born, and abandoned by his mother after becoming human.

Zerachiel, who had been neglected due to the adults’ circumstances without any attachment being formed, could not have had parents as important as other children.

Moreover, he was also a Jabesi [a member of a powerful beastman clan]. In the first place, Jabesi have a strong tendency to be indifferent and hostile to others.

In particular, Zerachiel inherited the power of Jabesi the most strongly, so symptoms may appear faster than Zakari.

The reason why Zerachiel was so obsessed with Ella in the original story may have been because the pain was so extreme.

It was said that the deeper the madness, the more pain it was accompanied by.

‘In the end, the problem is madness.’

The only people who know about madness in detail are the Jabesi’s direct line and his family doctor, Orban.

The quickest way to find out about madness is to visit Orban.

But Marina was in charge of my health. My pheromones were still a secret to the Orban family.

Of course, as long as the Pearl of Purification was in my body, it wouldn’t be easy to find out, but it was better to be careful.

‘Then the only way left is to ask Zerachiel…….’

He seemed like he would tell me. Of course, he might ask for some perverted act in return.

That was the only thing I wanted to avoid.

Just when I was thinking that.

Knock knock.

As soon as I heard the knock, I instinctively felt alert.

Speak of the devil.

The only beastman who would knock on that door at this hour was one.

When I didn’t react, this time I heard a voice along with the knock.

“Chi Chi?”

That guy, he’s here again.

I sighed deeply and glared at the door.

After the marriage was confirmed, Zerachiel and I started using separate rooms. It was Zakari’s order, and thanks to that, I was briefly happy that I wasn’t being rolled around in weasel form.

But it was only for a short time.

Zerachiel kept coming to bother me all the time! Last time, he barged in while I was sleeping, and I was so startled!

Still, should I be thankful that he didn’t barge in without knocking like last time?

While I was wondering what to do, Zerachiel muttered quietly.

“I know you’re inside.”

“Chi Chi is not here!”

“Then is the Chi Chi who just answered a ghost Chi Chi?”

“Tsk.”

I lightly clicked my tongue and got off the bed and stood in front of the door.

Since Zerachiel had come this far, there was no way to kick him out without seeing his face.

I only peeked my face through the door and asked bluntly.

“What’s wrong?”

“Do we have to have something to meet?”

Zerachiel smiled and put his foot on my door. It was an act to prevent me from closing the door as I pleased.

“Father told us to use separate rooms until the wedding ceremony.”

“He did.”

“Then why do you keep coming?”

“Well…….”

Zerachiel tilted his head with a face that asked why I was asking such a question.

“Because you don’t come.”

“…….”

“So I have no choice but to come.”

When I saw Zerachiel smiling brightly, I had nothing to say. I couldn’t possibly spit on a smiling face.

At that time, I saw a familiar flower between his front pockets. It was a flower I had given him quite a while ago, but it was still full of life.

He seemed to have prevented it from withering with pheromones. I muttered in passing.

“You seem to like that flower.”

“I did.”

I did?

Then you don’t like it now?

When I tilted my head, Zerachiel suddenly brought his face closer.

“You flirt.”