The Villain’S Daughter-In-Law Is Inherently Powerful [EN]: Chapter 40

“Ah, welcome! Grizzly has brought you!”

As I stepped out of the carriage, I saw someone rushing towards us from afar.

The academy’s headmaster, a middle-aged man who was rounder than I had imagined, stopped in front of us, panting.

“Huff, huff. I barely made it. Nice to meet you. I am Giorgio Hulman, the headmaster.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Florin Driblianne.”

Following Lapiren’s instructions, I curtsied slightly, holding the hem of my skirt with one hand.

The headmaster of the academy is from a Marquis family, but in terms of status, I am half a step higher.

‘But he has the special position of being the headmaster of a cradle of learning, and I am quite young, so it’s appropriate for me to greet him first.’

The headmaster rubbed his hands together and grinned at me.

“Hehe, you are a very cute little lady. I am grateful that Driblianne shows such kindness and support every year.”

“It’s only natural as a Superior Breed family [a family with enhanced magical abilities]. Driblianne believes that even after the war, we must not stop nurturing talent.”

I smiled and delivered the prepared words.

We will continue to provide support in the future. That was the message from Grandfather, the head of the family.

“I am simply grateful. Isn’t the military power of the Magic Empire strong thanks to the Driblianne family?”

The headmaster breathed a sigh of relief.

Indeed, he must have been worried that we would stop providing support now that the war was over.

Passing by the cadets lined up with dignity, the headmaster started cheerfully.

“This must be your first time seeing the cadets, Lady Florin.”

“That’s right. They all look so cool!”

“Yes. They are all great talents. But the coolest cadet is someone else.”

The headmaster placed his hand on his ample belly and chuckled. He gestured towards the cadets, and I paused, wondering if there was someone he wanted to introduce separately.

“He came up from the junior class to the first grade this year and has already won in Group A. He is a genius among geniuses. Cadet Dante.”

“!”

I didn’t expect to meet Dante so soon!

Anyway, he was one of my husband candidates, so I was honestly a little excited.

‘In the original work, Dante was a crazy, obsessive, and straightforward man!’

He was described as a playful and sly character who never stopped with his tremendous fiery flirting… What would he be like as a child?

“I heard you received the right to choose… I hope you will become close to Cadet Dante while you are here. Haha!”

A boy approached the headmaster, who was joking around.

I inadvertently glanced over and flinched at the sight of turquoise eyes that were similar to Kiraxus’s but had a distinctly different atmosphere.

‘His eyes are like a mysterious planet at the edge of the universe.’

The contrast between his jet-black hair and milky-white face was striking. Despite his young age, his turquoise eyes held a cool intensity, while his pointed fangs were incredibly cute.

Unlike Ian, who I immediately thought was ‘pretty and handsome,’ Dante was simply handsome.

Is it because his features are bold and his eyes are clear?

‘When he grows up, he’ll be incredibly tall and have a muscular body like a knight.’

Many people will shed tears because of Dante in the future.

Also, perhaps because he is one of the male protagonists in the original work, Dante had a calm yet sharp aura that was unusual for a child his age.

Enough for me to fidget with my hands behind my back….

‘He’s cool.’

I can’t believe he’s the same age as me. It’s like looking at a vast universe… It takes my breath away.

Is it normal to feel this way because he’s a character from the original work?

“Hello! I’m Florin. Nice to meet you.”

I smiled warmly and reached out my hand to Dante for a handshake.

“……”

But there was no response.

He couldn’t have not heard me at this close distance. Is he hard of hearing?

“Ahem. Cadet Dante is a bit taciturn. Haha.”

“Is that so?”

It seems like he’s ignoring me too blatantly to say that!

As if he had come because he had no choice, Dante turned his body away and returned to his spot without saying hello.

Embarrassed, I withdrew my hand and glanced at John. John also looked a bit bewildered, so it seemed like Dante had been rude to me….

‘Eek. This is a first.’

Dante, who was standing with his hands behind his back and aligned with the line again, completely and neatly ignored me as if I were invisible.

“Little Miss, are you alright?”

“Uh-huh. It seems like Dante is in a bad mood. I’m okay.”

“He wasn’t usually like this….”

John scratched the back of his head and muttered.

‘Actually, I should be angry, but.’

Surprisingly, I’m really okay.

‘How should I describe this? Something’s a bit off… but I can’t quite put my finger on what it is.’

I followed the headmaster down the hallway of the building, deep in thought.

Unpleasant? No. Strange? Similar, but….

So what’s wrong?

Something is definitely wrong, but I don’t know for sure because the moment I faced Dante was too brief.

“You can stay in this room during the event. It’s the best of the VIP rooms.”

“Thank you, Headmaster.”

“If you want to take a walk, there is a path behind the building. But be careful not to go to the training grounds. You might get hurt. Grizzly, a graduate of this academy, can guide you.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“The winner’s match between the winners of Group B and Group C will be held tomorrow at 2 PM. Please let me know if you have any inconveniences.”

The headmaster left with a good-natured smile, and John and I, who were left in the room, turned to each other.

“John, just relax here.”

“I can’t do that.”

“Still. Ah, I think I can sleep here! Will John sleep in the next bedroom?”

“Yes. That will do.”

The VIP room had a structure where there was a living room when you opened the door. And there were two bedrooms on the right and two bathrooms on the left.

There were windows in the bedrooms, so the sunlight came in very well, and the living room also had a wall that was entirely made of windows, so the interior was very bright.

“Ah, I can see the training grounds from here! I guess it’s because the VIP room is on the 3rd floor!”

“That’s the large training ground where they practice group battles.”

“Amazing. It would be impolite to watch them train, right?”

I don’t want to just stay in the room while I’m here!

John smiled as I pressed my little nose against the door with sparkling eyes.

“If you wish, I will inform the headmaster that we will pay special attention to the cadets’ training. If the Little Miss promises to watch from a safe place.”

“Of course, I promise!”

I made a loud promise.

Because I don’t like dangerous things either!

Still, it would be a shame to come all the way here and not see them training. Grandfather and Inanna will both be curious about how Dante is doing.

Wouldn’t they be happier if I saw Dante training and told them about it?

“That’s right. How about giving snacks to the growing cadets?”

“That’s a good idea. They’ll probably go crazy for it.”

“Dante too?”

“Dante… too.”

John was sweating profusely.

“Good afternoon! I’ve brought the luggage.”

Just in time, the servants hired by the academy brought my luggage from the carriage.

“Two bags and three boxes, is that correct?”

“Yep!”

“I’ll put the bags here first.”

The servants were all very kind, and one even took clothes out of the box and hung them in the closet.

‘Oh, but….’

Is he hurt somewhere?

‘That person has been limping since earlier, and that person seems to have trouble with his right arm.’

It’s not my business, but I was curious. If you get hurt, you usually take a break from work.

Are there not enough people to work, so they can’t take a break?

The headmaster didn’t seem like a bad employer.

“Then have a good time.”

“Thank you, goodbye!”

Anyway, after the luggage was organized, I opened the bag and took out Pompom first.

“Pompom, connect me with Father!”

I’ve never tried to contact him before, so I don’t know if it will work.

I was a little worried, but Father answered my call faster than I thought.

– What’s up, Steamed Bun Cheeks.

“I arrived safely at the academy… No, who are you calling Steamed Bun Cheeks?!”

– Since you teleported to the academy, you must have gone safely. Doesn’t your face look like a steamed bun?

No, that’s true, but why is he so annoying? Is it because I can’t see his jaw-droppingly handsome face and can only hear his voice?

I pouted and continued.

“I met Dante. But….”

Ah, I see!

As I tried to explain, I finally realized clearly. What was wrong!

“I can’t feel any pheromones from Dante!”

– …What?