The Villain’S Daughter-In-Law Is Inherently Powerful [EN]: Chapter 21

The Head of the Family, Immanuel, truly couldn’t believe the situation he was in.

Well, ever since the news of his daughter’s death, had he ever believed the world was functioning normally? To him and Inanna, Ariadne wasn’t just a child.

Before they had her, there were two miscarriages, and once, a child that couldn’t live even after taking form. Ariadne was an extremely precious life that came to them after Inanna’s body had been damaged beyond repair.

‘Let’s just give up on having a child, we’re not blessed enough for that.’ They had repeated those words countless times, their hearts bruised with each passing day they couldn’t give up… Ariadne, who came to them then, was more miraculous than a miracle.

And then they even gained Kiraxus, making them feel like they had the whole world.

After losing such a daughter, it was only natural that Inanna would collapse.

‘Inanna, who said she would die, who told me to leave her be.’

Immanuel looked at his wife with tearful eyes. His wife, whom he had loved deeply throughout all his years, was now burying her face in her hands, weeping silently.

Yes, she’s crying. Finally, she’s weeping sorrowfully.

Inanna, who had stopped even crying at some point, had been withering away as if she had extinguished all her emotions….

Immanuel gently stroked the white ferret’s head.

‘I am truly grateful. Truly….’

Perhaps Inanna might try to live for tomorrow to see that video. Perhaps she might eat again, perhaps she might get up and go out to the garden she loved so much.

That hope warmed Immanuel’s heart.

“Since you have brought us such a precious thing, we must reward you. Is there anything you desire?”

And so, his voice was now softer than silk.

The Iron Head of the Family, the Father of Demons, the Guardian of Hell. If those who knew Immanuel in such forms were to hear this, they would cover their ears in horror and shout, ‘Satan, get away!’

“I don’t really know right now. Can I think about it a little more?”

“Yes, being cautious is a good thing. I intend to give you a sufficient reward for this matter, so think about it for a long time.”

“Yes!”

The small white ferret grinned.

That appearance seemed so clever and cute that Immanuel couldn’t help but think.

Ah, I want to see this child’s human form soon. And then hold her tightly in my arms.

* * *

That night.

After having dinner with Grandfather Head of the Family and Lady Inanna, and even taking a walk, I returned to witness a mountain of dolls and gaped.

Bear, rabbit, puppy, turtle, elephant… So many dolls were placed there as if to welcome me!

“What is this? What is this?”

“These are gifts that the Head of the Family sent about an hour ago.”

“Wow!”

Since my ferret body is small, even having just one doll makes me feel like I’m being embraced. I don’t really know what it feels like to be hugged, but it must be very nice.

Among the dolls, I chose a saber-toothed tiger with large teeth and patted the spot next to me.

“Looks like Kitty [referring to Kiraxus].”

“Does this doll resemble Kiraxus-nim? Oh my, he would be delighted if I told him this story.”

Linda smiled brightly and placed a black-furred saber-toothed tiger doll next to me.

I had already finished brushing my teeth and my stomach was full, so it was time to sleep. But because of the excitement, my eyelids wouldn’t close easily. What happened today was shocking in itself.

‘Ah, I see.’

I was staring blankly at the ceiling when I suddenly realized something.

‘I’m envious right now.’

I wondered why I couldn’t fall asleep. I couldn’t define what this strange and painful feeling filling my heart was, but now that I’m lying here quietly alone, I think I know.

‘I don’t have a mom who would cry like that for me.’

My real-world relatives came to mind.

They probably wouldn’t be sad at all about my death.

They clapped, saying I was hit by a transmigrating truck, but actually… actually, the truth buried deep inside wasn’t like that. Maybe I hated that there was nothing there.

‘…Eh, no. Even this situation is grateful enough for me. What more could I want.’

But Kiraxus said he would find someone to be my adoptive mother.

Rustle.

I tossed and turned in the blanket, and then wiggled my toes for no reason.

‘Will she really become my mother?’

The easiest way not to get hurt is not to expect anything. I had realized that from a very young age. But just because I’ve become a child again, I’m having unnecessary expectations.

My nose felt stuffy for no reason, so I pulled up the blanket, sniffled, and tried to close my eyes. I didn’t like that my fur was getting wet from the tears.

But it was right then.

‘What is that?’

A faint light flickered in the empty air. Then I heard a rustling sound. Like someone was running their fingertips across a glass surface.

[Don’t cry when I’m not there, again.]

The message with a clear meaning chased away the sleep that was coming, and I jumped up. I didn’t just raise my upper body, but actually stood on the bed with both feet.

‘Mom! What is this?!’

A ghost? A spirit? Future me?

Whatever it was, my heart was pounding. On top of that, another tear-stained letter that appeared made my heart race even more.

[Don’t cry for reasons that aren’t me. I can’t even comfort you.]

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“……Therefore, the conclusion is that one of the ways albinos naturally achieve humanization is through extreme threats to their lives.”

“……Huh?”

It was still cold, but the sun was shining brightly, making the temperature higher than other days.

I, who had been blankly listening to the class, widened my eyes at Lapiren’s shocking statement.

“The elders also proposed the method of suddenly throwing the little mistress into a leopard cage one day……”

“Proposed……?”

“If it were a young lady and not a mistress, they would have done so, but the Head of the Family rejected it, saying that we don’t know whose precious daughter she is.”

“Go, go Head of the Family……! Hurray, hurray!”

Throwing me into a leopard cage, that’s too much!

This is the first time I’ve thought it’s a relief that this isn’t a childcare story. Because if I were one of the successors, it means they would have definitely used extreme methods.

I, who was trembling, barely managed to hold onto my departing spirit at Lapiren’s next words.

“However, it would be good to learn how to sense Iculus [a type of magical energy]. As the Great Mistress has also said, we will set aside separate class time and create a timetable.”

“Yes.”

I answered somewhat listlessly and stared blankly out the window.

The chilly winter sky was even surrounded by grayish-white clouds, so there was nothing to see, so I wasn’t taking in the scenery. I was literally looking at the window.

‘That writing hasn’t appeared since that day.’

What on earth was it? It seemed like it was talking to me directly.

‘Besides, ‘again’? Like it saw me crying somewhere?’

It’s very suspicious, but it’s not like I can question it.

If I asked if it’s common for ghosts to communicate by writing letters, I would probably be suspected of having mental health issues right away.

‘It’s definitely not a hallucination.’

It felt like I breathed on a glass-like surface and wrote on it.

Even if I try to ignore it, I’m going crazy because I’m so bothered by it! Do you know me? Do you know me!

“Iculus itself can be applied to a sword and manifested as sword energy. Or, if you clump it together, it becomes mana, and if you communicate with spirits through Iculus, it becomes spirit magic.”

Lapiren held out three cards in front of me. The cards had a sword, a staff, and a small winged fairy drawn on them in order.

“You must choose one of these and develop it…… Which one are you most drawn to, Little Mistress?”

Thanks to Lapiren, I was dragged back to reality and answered without hesitation.

“Black magic!”

“……Why black magic of all things?”

“It’s the coolest.”

It might be something you can only do well if it suits you…… but if I had to choose, it would be black magic. The second choice is magic.

I’m in a position to receive 1:1 tutoring from the great Archmage Kiraxus, so why would I hesitate?

“Keuk.”

It was then. I wasn’t laughing, and Lapiren was stiffening his lips, but laughter was heard from somewhere.

‘Could it be that ghost?!’

I quickly raised my head and looked around to see if any more writing would appear. But nowhere did I find what I was looking for.