The Villain’S Daughter-In-Law Is Inherently Powerful [EN]: Chapter 124

“Ugh… this is annoying.”

At that moment, inside the Crown Prince’s palace.

A beautiful voice echoed through the silent office, where not even the sound of breathing could be heard. The owner of the voice, still clear as if his voice hadn’t broken despite his age, was none other than the Crown Prince, 유리 (Yuri).

Yuri closed the he was reading, narrowing his brow.

He had only speculated about it when he was younger, but now Yuri knew the ‘s abilities and scope in detail. He had conducted several experiments with this over time.

1. The is an ability that was naturally created from his Iculus [a unique magical energy] and his desperate desire to leave the aquarium [a metaphor for his confined life].

2. No one else has this ability. He is the only one.

3. The is a third-person novel starring 플로린 (Florin) and shows the actions and psychology of the people around 플로린 (Florin).

4. However, ‘hidden names’ often appear in the , and those ‘hidden names’ are often revealed after a certain period. The criteria are unknown.

5. He can include the person chased by the water droplets he controls as a new character in the , but the time limit is until the water droplets dry up.

6. Writing with moisture containing Iculus can reach the characters in the , but after communicating once, he has to wait a long time. He can attempt to communicate again only after a certain number of pages in the have been filled.

7. If a barrier is created with divine power or magic, and that power exceeds his current power, the conversations within will appear as blank pages in the .

“Tsk.”

Yuri clicked his tongue and snapped his fingers.

Then, the waiting servant, 제임스 (James), quickly approached and began to prepare tea to his liking.

Soon, the scent of lavender and chamomile, which helps to calm the mind, filled the office, and Yuri felt his sharp nerves relax a little.

‘What did they talk about? I hope they didn’t say anything unnecessary to scare 플로린 (Florin).’

Now that the heirs have come of age, who will be chosen as the head of the 드리블랴네 (Dribblyane) family [a powerful noble family] in their twenties is a matter of interest to the entire political world.

Yuri still had a year left before he came of age, but he was already discussing current issues with key figures from all walks of life and handling documents like an adult, so age was not an issue.

Of course, there are concerns about the imperial family swallowing the 드리블랴네 (Dribblyane) family, but once he is chosen, he can silence the noisy mouths by making 플로린 (Florin) the head of the family later.

‘So, it’s just a matter of you choosing me.’

Tuk, tuk.

Long, elegant fingers, like sculpted works of art, impatiently tapped the edge of the cup.

A normal person would have taken their hand away because the steam from the freshly brewed tea was hot, but Yuri acted as if he didn’t feel anything at all. He wasn’t actually feeling it.

As he grew older, Yuri’s shark-like traits became more pronounced.

Dullness to physical pain, numbness to the senses. At the same time, his nerves were sharp and sensitive, and his senses were extremely acute.

He was cruel, rational, and had a narrow range of emotions, making him like an iron fortress. Yet, he was quick-witted, intelligent, and bold in every move he made, a personality he must have inherited from his mother.

In terms of personality, Yuri was more like his mother, 아리아드네 (Ariadne), than his father.

Thus, Yuri was currently regarded as the most dangerous and outstanding crown prince in history.

It wasn’t narcissism, but he objectively had an outstanding appearance and was also equipped with a captivating eloquence, so there was no reason for 플로린 (Florin) to dislike him.

‘But why does my mouth taste bitter?’

Smash!

Perhaps he had unknowingly gripped it too tightly, the teacup shattered into pieces with a loud noise.

The waiting servants were startled and looked at each other. They didn’t want to approach him, fearing what might happen.

Then, 제임스 (James) stepped forward again, kneeling down and examining his blood-soaked hand.

During that series of events, 제임스 (James) didn’t say a word, and Yuri didn’t speak to him either.

To him, 제임스 (James) was a named object. The other servants were objects that didn’t even have names and couldn’t be identified.

Drip, drip.

The blood dripped onto the carpet and soaked in.

That smell, similar to the smell of iron, was pungent to others but sweet to the shark tribe.

Yuri casually entrusted his hand and leaned back deeply into the chair. Then, the lights illuminating the palace garden fell on Yuri’s sharp profile.

Shining platinum blonde hair and long eyelashes like butterfly wings. Well-shaped lips exuded a very seductive atmosphere.

The upturned eyes and 연보랏빛 (light purple) pupils with a subtle madness made the crown prince’s face look bewitching, possessing a charm close to a ghostly aura.

It was quite amusing to see those who hesitated to approach after seeing him break the cup suddenly become captivated by his appearance again, but it wasn’t the servants’ fault.

Rather, 제임스 (James), who silently finished his work, was the unusual one.

‘The first week is with 단테 (Dante), the second week is with me, and the third week is with 이안 (Ian). Time is slow. Is that why I’m so annoyed?’

However, Yuri was already predicting the order even before 플로린 (Florin) set the date order. That’s why he wasn’t surprised when the carriage he sent returned empty.

He accepted everything. 플로린 (Florin) likes things that are rational. So it’s only right that she comes to the imperial palace in the second week when 데뷔당트 (Debutante) [Debutante ball] is there.

‘I was comfortable when I was in 아르칼리크 (Arkhalik), where no male could get close. I’m so anxious as soon as I come down from the sky.’

It wasn’t that Yuri hadn’t tried to get rid of his half-brothers, 이안 (Ian) and 단테 (Dante). He secretly tried to do it without being obvious, but he failed every time.

The half-brothers were of similar skill to him, so it would be difficult to eliminate them unless he stepped in directly.

단테 (Dante) almost succeeded a couple of times, but the cautious 이안 (Ian) noticed and stopped him. It was a shame.

If he had gotten rid of them in advance, he wouldn’t have to be so tormented now.

‘This time, your life will flow happily, and even your death will be happy, 플로린 (Florin). I’ll make it that way with all the power I have.’

Come to me.

‘But if you don’t choose me in the end…….’

I can’t hurt you, so I’ll want to hurt someone else.

* * *

Time flew by quickly, and it was already the last day of the date with 단테 (Dante).

As if to represent 단테 (Dante)’s disappointment, heavy rain poured down from the morning, making it impossible to go out as planned. Instead, we decided to occupy one of the large reception rooms and play board games.

“Ah, I lost again.”

“You’ve been going easy on me since earlier, haven’t you?”

“No? You’re just good, 동글 (Donggeul) [Florin’s nickname].”

From the easiest chess to card games and even a game of stacking wooden blocks and taking them out one by one. I won every game, which seemed suspicious.

Is 단테 (Dante) really that bad at games?

‘But he doesn’t seem upset even though he keeps losing at games.’

Some people are serious about these kinds of games.

Not being proud of small things was 단테 (Dante)’s great strength.

“Come to think of it, did you practice the dance you’ll be dancing at 데뷔당트 (Debutante) [Debutante ball]?”

“Um. Well, actually, I didn’t.”

I got tired of the games and pushed them to one side of the table, then flopped down.

Then, 단테 (Dante) poked my cheek and asked back.

“Don’t you have to practice? I heard there aren’t many young ladies having 데뷔당트 (Debutante) [Debutante ball] this year. If you mess up, you’ll stand out.”

“I know, but…….”

“You don’t want to dance with 유리 (Yuri), do you? I know everything.”

단테 (Dante) was excited and boasted.

That wasn’t the only reason, but I didn’t say anything because I liked 단테 (Dante)’s smiling face.

‘Honestly, I’m in such a complicated mood that I’m not in the mood to dance.’

라흰 (La Heen) didn’t show up here today either. I thought she would appear in the next few days as if to show off.

‘But I can’t go find her either. I’m frustrated that I’m just waiting with my hands tied.’

The reason I don’t tell everyone that 라흰 (La Heen) will suddenly appear and act like she’s always been with us is because it’s useless.

Rather, after 라흰 (La Heen) barges in like that, my words would be held against me, and I would likely become ‘the kid who tried to slander 라흰 (La Heen).’

In that case, it’s better not to say anything about something that hasn’t happened.

‘Yeah, it’s better if you don’t show up at all.’

Don’t stir up my life.

“I can’t do this. Is it because of the weather? The kid is so droopy that she’s turned into melted cheese.”

“Melted cheese?”

“You, I mean you.”

단테 (Dante) playfully scolded me and held out his hand.

I was grateful that he was trying to cheer me up, even though he was feeling down because his time was coming to an end tomorrow.

“Let’s dance.”

“The 데뷔당트 (Debutante) [Debutante ball] dance? Do you know it?”

“I know it. I don’t know how the young lady dances it, but I learned the counterpart.”

Ah, his hand is so warm.

I was newly aware of the fact that our hand sizes were very different and stared blankly.

“Why? Is my hand handsome too?”

As I was doing that, 단테 (Dante) threw another joke at me.

“You’re so cheesy.”

I retorted sullenly and took a stance. I just didn’t practice, but I had memorized all the movements themselves.

“I’ll put my arm around your waist, 레이디 (Lady).”

단테 (Dante), who was holding my left hand, smiled and leaned his upper body.