The Villain’S Daughter-In-Law Is Inherently Powerful [EN]: Chapter 31

While the nanny scrubbed my fur until it squeaked, I sat hugging my tail, deep in thought.

Perhaps I looked too dejected, because the nanny clapped her hands to get my attention.

“Now that I think about it, Little Lady! Your pronunciation has become very clear!”

“Pronunciation…?”

“Yes! Even when you speak at length, it’s very clear. We won’t need Pompom to translate anymore.”

“Oh, you’re right?”

‘How mysterious! Now I can swear at that bad guy directly!’

I’ve been so frustrated not being able to curse with my own mouth!

‘Well, this is one good thing!’

Cheered up, I vigorously stood up and put down my tail. The nanny diligently cleaned my tail as well, making it fluffy again.

Then Linda draped a knitted cape with strawberry embroidery around me. When I looked in the mirror, I liked it very much because it was quite pretty.

“Oh my, you look just like a strawberry shortcake!”

“I look… delicious?”

If I look delicious instead of pretty and cute, wouldn’t that be a problem?

I asked seriously, and Linda clasped her hands together and nodded quickly.

“Yes! I want to put you in my mouth and gobble you up, nom nom, chomp chomp!”

W-what is that? Scary.

‘There’s madness in her eyes….’

A leopard cat beastkin isn’t much different in size from a marten, but the thought of my fur being covered in saliva made me step back a few paces.

“Now, now. Shall we go now? Everyone is waiting for the Little Lady.”

Soon, the nanny lifted me with both hands and placed me on her shoulder.

The conference room felt like a triumphant return to receive an award. Grandfather, Inanna, Kiraxus, as well as the vassals and even the members of the Council of Elders were all gathered without exception.

In front of Grandfather, who was seated at the head of the table, was a large glass vase filled with blooming flowers. It seemed to be the very flower I had created yesterday.

“I’m here!”

“Welcome, Florin.”

It feels good to hear ‘welcome.’ It means this is a place where I rightfully belong.

I smiled and jumped onto the table.

A meeting where all the key players of Dribryane were gathered. Here, Grandfather would first….

“Get a check-up first.”

He wanted to check if my condition was okay after my first humanization.

* * *

A little later.

“This is my first time examining an albino beastkin, but there seems to be nothing wrong. There are no common fever symptoms at all.”

The doctor, who had put a wooden stick in my mouth to examine something, gave a serious diagnosis.

It was a bit embarrassing to be examined in front of dozens of eyes, but since there was nothing wrong, well, that’s a relief.

“Here, a grape-flavored candy. It’s only for children who have been good during their check-up.”

“Grape candy!”

Grandfather waited until I unwrapped the candy and put it in my mouth, then opened his booming voice.

“Now, you are smart, so you must be wondering why everyone is gathered here like this, right?”

“Yes!”

“First, I must praise you not only for yesterday’s events but also for what happened before that.”

Huh, two praises?

I pressed down on my pounding heart and perked up my ears to concentrate.

“The Emperor looks quite ridiculous. It’s because Luxorium, which he bought at an enormous price, has lost its scarcity.”

“!”

“Just as you said, spring is coming everywhere.”

Grandfather continued in a tone as soft as steamed eggs.

“Your contribution to this matter is significant, so the family council has decided to give you 1% of the amount for which the Luxorium territory was sold. We will open an account at the bank operated by our Dribryane family and deposit the money, so you can use it whenever you want.”

Wow, they’re giving me more than I thought!

I was too curious to know how much that 1% was, but I didn’t need to ask about it in this place.

‘True happiness and peace of mind come from a full bank account!’

No matter how much is in the account, I already feel so satisfied that I feel full even without eating!

“Florin, do you know the name of the bank operated by Dribryane?”

I, who was wagging the tip of my tail with joy, answered loudly.

“It’s Gold Rush Bank!”

Among the various businesses that Dribryane has, there is, of course, a financial business.

The Magic Empire has maintained a banking system for a long time, as mentioned in the original story, and Gold Rush was a bank founded by the Dribryane Duke three generations ago.

“Yes, that’s right. There is a branch within the family estate, so you can go there whenever you want.”

“Yes! Thank you!”

Oh, what should I do? The corners of my mouth are going up. I feel like I could tap dance with excitement!

I had to try hard to suppress my shrugs. There’s no need to be hypocritically humble, but there’s also no need to be so arrogant as to be hated.

I nodded politely with a courteous attitude.

“Now, then, we must reward you for what happened yesterday.”

What will they give me this time?

My heart began to pound as if it would burst with anticipation.

Grandfather paused for a moment, deliberately waiting for everyone to focus. Then, the words he dropped caused me a shock like a meteorite collision.

“I will give you power.”

“!”

“The heir management has also collapsed, so everyone must be brought into the main residence… Even if they are blood relatives, I don’t have the patience to watch stupid guys up close all the time.”

Could it be, could it be… are they giving me the ?

“Therefore, you choose the heirs who will remain in the family, Florin. This is the conclusion reached at the family’s general meeting.”

That’s right! It’s the right of choice!

I felt like I could faint while standing because I was so happy, but I tried to stay calm and focused all my strength on the tip of my tail, so that it wouldn’t tremble too much because I was so happy.

Then, I widened my eyes as if I didn’t know anything.

“The heirs who will remain?”

“Yes. Those who are not chosen by you will be stripped of their heir status and sent out.”

Some elders flinched uncomfortably. They didn’t like giving me such great authority, but they wouldn’t have had a reason to object!

“Can’t you see the future?”

Grandfather’s words were so meaningful.

“If you had the foresight to know where the surprise attack would come from, you would know well enough who would not be helpful to this family.”

“Y-yes.”

To be exact, I only know a few events that will happen in the future.

I rolled my eyes and looked at Kiraxus.

He had a very calm face as if he wasn’t feeling guilty at all, so I was able to maintain some shamelessness.

“Think carefully and leave only five. Everyone else will be sent back.”

“Yes!”

Ah, the expressions on Gerd and the other losers when they hear this news will be worth seeing.

‘You hopeless Gerd, it’s really time to go home now!’

I snickered evilly inside.

‘You won’t be picked even if you offer a hundred puddings!’

Ian will naturally be included among those who remain, and I’ll have to think about the rest.

I should pick them in order of handsomeness, or in order of how well they treat me.

‘Dante and Yuri, the male protagonists in the second half of the original story… They are talented, so it would be good to include them in the top five, but.’

I haven’t met them yet, so I don’t know what kind of people they are.

‘They might be as awful as Gerd.’

I wish I had a chance to see them in person.

In particular, the expression ‘absolute beauty’ was repeatedly used for Yuri, so I definitely wanted to see her in person.

“I will hear your answer in a month.”

“Thank you, Lord!”

First, I put strength in my stomach and gave a very loud greeting.

As always, Lapiren, who was standing behind the Lord like a shadow, raised his eyebrows as if to say I did well, which made my heart feel proud.

‘Wait, if this happens, I’ve achieved half of the goals I set at the beginning, right?’

I secretly recalled my goals again.

Among these, numbers 1 and 3 are being successfully resolved.

Number 2 can only be achieved after I go out into society, so I have to wait a little longer.

‘Number 4, meeting the tormented male leads… Well, won’t that happen someday?’

I should subtly talk to Kiraxus about wanting to meet Dante or Yuri later.

“Now, let’s end the official meeting here. Florin, stay for a moment.”

At Grandfather’s stern command, the people who had gathered quickly dispersed. Only Grandfather and I remained in the conference room.

Kiraxus also left the conference room, but he stroked my head as he passed me.

‘Warm.’

I rubbed the spot where his gentle touch had passed with my small paws, and then I realized that Grandfather was looking at me with a strange gaze, so I quietly lowered my hand.