The Villain’S Daughter-In-Law Is Inherently Powerful [EN]: Chapter 38

After the dreamlike welcoming banquet, I began taking various lessons.

The most important were the class on sensing Iculus [a magical energy source], which didn’t go well, and the horticulture class where I learned about various types of flowers and their effects.

“In addition to that, you need to learn two foreign languages to the point where you can communicate without difficulty.”

“Okay…”

“We’ll have world history and geography lessons only once every fifteen days. Basic physical training and self-defense are very important, so you must do them every day. John will teach you this.”

“Yesss…”

There’s so much to learn!

Feeling dizzy, I banged my forehead on the desk.

“But the good news is that the basic common sense education I’m in charge of ends today.”

Lapiren, who had been briefing my schedule without taking a breath, put down the parchment he was holding.

But I wasn’t happy at all, because Lapiren was the one who would fill that time with other classes.

“Instead, you will have tea time with Idaho every Thursday at 2 PM. You will learn about high society along with rest.”

“I can spend time with Mother?!”

“Yes.”

“Th-that’s a good thing!”

Although it’s time to study together, it’s still an opportunity to see my stepmother’s face and get to know her.

My stepmother adored me, and I admired her too. However, since there was very little time together, we were still a bit awkward with each other.

In fact, my stepmother was always busy because she was returning to her duties as the commander of the Knights, and with these demanding classes, I’m exhausted by the time the sun sets.

‘Still, around 2 p.m. is when I’m still relatively alert. I’ll be able to see my stepmother with a clear head.’

Until now, I’ve only seen the good things about becoming the Driblianne’s daughter-in-law, but from now on, it’s my turn to experience the hard parts.

Still, once I get through all of this, I’ll become a very elegant lady too. Like Inanna!

“Starting three months from now, the Great Madam will be teaching etiquette classes herself. Until then, it’s good to lay the foundation of the basics as a member of a great noble family.”

Lapiren said dryly, pushing up his glasses.

I nodded weakly and straightened my posture again.

‘I’m hungry.’

I definitely ate a lot for breakfast, but why am I so hungry? I dipped bread in mushroom soup and ate five slices!

“This is a world map. The Magic Empire Helicoprion is located south of the continent’s center.”

Thump.

Lapiren dropped a caramel in front of me with a very indifferent attitude.

My eyes widened as I picked it up, but Lapiren pretended not to notice and continued the class as if nothing happened.

“The Holy Empire is located north of the continent’s center. Between these two empires is the neutral country of Elba…”

Mmm, delicious.

The one Lapiren gave me was a strawberry-flavored caramel.

As the sweetness spread throughout my mouth, I felt like my concentration was sharply increasing, and I was barely able to pull myself together and focus.

“The two countries, which recently successfully concluded a ceasefire agreement, have withdrawn all troops from the border war zone. Maintaining this peace for as long as possible is the mission and destiny of the nobles of both countries going forward.”

“Teacher, isn’t it possible that the Holy Empire could break the agreement and attack?”

Having regained some energy, I raised my hand and asked a question.

In fact, having read the original novel, I already knew that there would be no further conflicts between the two countries. That is, until Raheen suddenly appeared at the Driblianne mansion.

“The agreement was made with the emperors of both countries staking their names on it, so it’s unlikely to be broken by any ordinary means. But that’s a good point. The Holy Empire might change its mind.”

“Then aren’t we the ones who will suffer if we empty the border?”

“Just as the Holy Empire has temples and priests, our Magic Empire has magic towers and wizards. If there are any suspicious signs, the magic tower will be the first to notice.”

“I see…! Father, you’re amazing.”

The caramel quickly melted and disappeared in my mouth. I was disappointed, but I wasn’t brazen enough to ask for another one, so I just grabbed my quill.

I have to study hard!

“Have you ever heard of the ancient superior races, Little Madam?”

“Yes! There are seven superior races blessed by God, and Driblianne is said to be the strongest among them!”

Flutter.

Lapiren held up a piece of parchment and spread it out on the blackboard.

It said [Holy Empire], [Magic Empire], [Principality of Arcalik], and I knew the first two, but there was also a country I didn’t know.

“First, I’ll explain the Holy Empire. There are only two superior races in the Holy Empire.”

The royal family, the Narwhal Clan ‘Certesia’.

The giant venomous snake clan ‘Basilisk’, which has maintained its status around the temple for a long time.

It’s content I already know, but I diligently took notes in my notebook.

“And in our Magic Empire, there are four families of superior races.”

The royal family and the Sawshark Clan, ‘Helicoprion’.

The Smilodon Clan, ‘Driblianne’.

The Lava Wyvern Clan, ‘Roibaum’.

And the Spirit Deer Clan, ‘Herbaizen’.

“Helicoprion is stronger the more deeply they inherit the blood of the emperor. They can breathe underwater even in human form, and when they are born, they have the same striped gills on their necks as sharks.”

“Wow.”

“Because they are rare, not many members of the imperial family are born with this strong bloodline. Currently, only Yuri Yerevan Helicoprion Driblianne, who inherited the blood of Driblianne, exists.”

I’ve always thought, that’s a really pretty name.

Yuri must be as beautiful as her name… I wanted to meet her soon.

“It’s been a long time since Her Majesty the Empress had a child, so Prince Yuri should be the Crown Prince… but in the meantime, they have been putting it off on the pretext of the war with the Holy Empire.”

“Then, Teacher, isn’t Prince Yuri coming to the mansion?”

“There’s no reason for him to come. He will have to become the emperor in the future, so he must get used to life in the imperial family.”

Hmm. But as far as I know, that kid didn’t have a very happy life in the imperial family…

It wasn’t described in detail how he lived, but the Empress hated Yuri terribly. I guess she hated seeing him because he was a threat to her position.

Listening to Lapiren’s story, it seems that Driblianne is planning to push Yuri to become the Crown Prince in the future-

‘Well, Yuri will become the Crown Prince anyway.’

It’s a predetermined story, so it’s a shame for the Empress, but there’s nothing I can do.

‘Then is it better to just let him stay in the imperial family…?’

I shouldn’t arbitrarily interfere if I take away the opportunity to become emperor by changing the original story.

It wasn’t like Yuri directly expressed that he wanted to get out of the imperial family, so I shouldn’t act rashly.

“Roibaum maintains a good relationship with Driblianne externally, but in reality, they are rivals. Driblianne firmly holds the military supplies and military power, while Roibaum firmly controls the aristocratic society and politics.”

“Ah. Does the Lava Wyvern Clan live in volcanoes?”

“Yes. Their main family resides in the volcanic zone. They are not only resistant to heat but also do not get burned even at high temperatures.”

The imperial family is strong in water, and Roibaum is strong in fire.

“The Driblianne family tends to value flexibility. They know how to endure immediate losses and retreat for the sake of victory. But not Roibaum. They are hot-tempered and have a very strong pride.”

Oh, pride doesn’t put food on the table.

The more I listened to the explanation, the more I thought I was lucky to have ended up in Driblianne.

Whew, I’m really glad.

“Finally, Herbaizen. They are naturally close to spirits. They have produced many excellent spiritists.”

“Inanna is also a spiritist…!”

“Yes. Inanna is from a distant collateral line of Herbaizen.”

Huh, I guessed it right, and that was the answer.

“Then they must have a good relationship with Herbaizen!”

“Not necessarily. Herbaizen is a religious group that worships nature as a god… and they have no attachment to bloodlines.”

“More than Driblianne…?”

“Oh, you’re misunderstanding. Driblianne cherishes bloodlines. To be clear, they cherish strong bloodlines.”

But Herbaizen isn’t even that concerned with bloodlines.

“More detailed information about each superior race is in the book I’ll give you today. Read it later.”

“Ah, Teacher! You haven’t explained the Principality of Arcalik yet!”

Lapiren would never make a mistake of skipping class content, would he?

I tilted my head.

“Ah, Arcalik… almost nothing is known about them.”

“Huh, nothing is known?”

“Yes. It’s only certain that they are the Pegasus Clan. We don’t know where their territory is or what kind of lifestyle they have. No one has even been to this country.”

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