I Wish My Husband Were Dead - Chapter 92



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Contract with the Devil
2024.01.31.

“What?”

“A half-breed with the devil? Is that possible?”

Matilda’s bomb caused a commotion in her son-in-law. In the midst of the confusion, Hayden asked Matilda first.

“What does that mean? That Atile’s disciple is a half-breed with the devil?”

“I’m not talking about a half-breed, I’m talking about the possibility, Hayden.”

Leonard crossed his arms and corrected Hayden.

“How can that even be possible? Isn’t there some basis for Matilda to say that?”

This time, everyone’s attention was focused on Matilda. Matilda continued her explanation calmly.

“I should explain from the beginning. The reason I doubt Vasquez’s birth is because of his mother, Grita Manson.”

“Manson? Manson, where have I heard of him? Oh! Manson. He was your disciple, right?”

“I remember him too. Wasn’t he particularly good at summoning magic?”

Menupio also remembered her and added a word. It’s been over twenty years since then, but those who shine with talent are not easily forgotten.

“That’s right. She was my beloved child, Grita. If she hadn’t given up magic due to her family’s opposition, she could have become a high-level magician.”

Matilda recalled Grita in her younger days, filled with longing. She remembered how talented she was. However, Hayden, sitting across from her, urged her on, and Matilda had to return to reality.

“Why Manson? Oh, it’s frustrating, so speak quickly.”

“Manson was the most talented demon summoner among my students. She had already succeeded in summoning demons several times, but she never made a contract with any demon. Then she suddenly gave up magic, married Vasquez, and gave birth to a child not long after.”

“What’s so strange about that?”

“She was born unable to have children. And a year before she gave birth to Cordelia Vasquez, there was a collapse in northern Ershe. Is all this really just a coincidence?”

Matilda slowly turned around to those sitting. Hayden asked with a serious expression.

“Hmm. Are you saying that Manson made a contract with the devil and had a child?”

“But that’s all circumstantial evidence. Where is the evidence that our Cordelia is half-blooded with the devil?”

Kanon frowned and argued with Matilda. Matilda humbly accepted her opinion.

“That’s right. It’s all circumstantial evidence. But if Vasquez drinks tea with the devil’s blood without any problem and the devil and the devil are very pleased with her, then

that’s a different story.” “What are you talking about?”

Menupio asked. Matilda briefly explained the story of Cordelia being offered tea mixed with the devil’s blood. Hayden leaned forward with a very serious expression.

“What came out of the collapse twenty years ago? Was there any trace of Manson found there?”

“No. There’s nothing, not even a trace of Manson. I looked through the records of the collapse investigation at the time, but there was surprisingly little content. It’s as if someone was trying to cover up the incident.”

“Suspicious in many ways.”

“Suspicious. In my opinion, it’s all speculation. In the end, the only evidence you can give is the fact that you can drink tea mixed with demon blood. Isn’t it absurd to drive someone into being a demon just because of that?”

Kanon glared at the people sitting there, his stomach full of strength. Menupio agreed and added.

“That’s true. And to begin with, demons and humans are two different species, so there’s no way a half-breed can exist, right?”

“We know that it can’t exist. We haven’t actually experimented with it.”

Matilda immediately refuted Menupio’s words. Kanon hit his chest as if he was frustrated.

“So what are you trying to say? Are you saying that Cordelia should be kicked out of the Demon Alliance because she’s a half-breed demon?”

“Kick her out. That’s dangerous talk. If she really is a half-breed demon, we should kill her. So that she can’t cause any harm.”

“You’re crazy, you’re crazy! “ Who are you going to kill?”

Finally, Kanon, who couldn’t hold back his anger, kicked his chair and shouted at Matilda, pointing his finger. Of course, Matilda didn’t blink.

Hayden took Matilda’s side with a short sigh.

“Matilda’s not wrong. What would you do if it was a human with real demon blood? How many times have you seen a wizard who made a contract with a demon go crazy and run wild?”

“Those are fools who made a contract in exchange for power! How many people aren’t like that, and you can’t just kill someone with that, Attila! You say something quickly. Are you going to just sit there and do nothing while people say things like our Cordelia is a demon half-blood and should be killed?”

“I waited because it seemed like you had a lot to say. Did you say everything you wanted to say?”

Leonard, who had been watching the situation with indifferent eyes, straightened his back. That was all he could do, but he felt very big.

He looked at the four people sitting there one by one with arrogant eyes. Then he gave a short and concise warning.

“You seem to have forgotten, but Cordelia is my only disciple and the successor of Acheron. If you touch her even once, I will wipe out the school that she belongs to with blood, so know that.”

“Attile. Think calmly. The disciple you brought in is not a human, but a demon… … .”

“Who was Trisca’s successor? Ah. Amelie Pachel. She will be the first to die.”

“You. Are you threatening me?”

Matilda’s black eyes gleamed. Leonard did not laugh at her or get angry. He simply spoke calmly, as if he were telling her the truth.

“It is not a threat. I am telling you the order of events that will occur. Since Lady Matilda says that my disciple should be driven to the devil and killed, I am simply responding in kind.”

“You are completely blind. Tsk tsk. What kind of disciple is that!”

“Haha. You said that kind of disciple? Then are you saying that it’s okay for me to kill Hayden’s most beloved disciple, Liton?”

“Attile! Don’t talk nonsense. Where the hell do you think this is!”

As soon as Hayden heard Leonard’s words, he slammed the table and got angry. Leonard also threw away the polite speech he had been using out of courtesy and returned to his original speech.

“You think you’re above me because I’m being polite to you, don’t be so arrogant. I speak to other Sirius because I learned magic from sixteen Sirius, not because I consider you my teachers.”

“… … .”

“I am a Sirius of Acheron, the head of Attilei’s family, and the court magician of Ershe. How dare you? How dare you kill my disciple in front of me?”

The intimidation was so great that a heavy silence fell over the room.

“I warn you, if you hear me say one more time that my disciple is a demon or that he should be killed, that school will lose its successor. If you don’t believe me, try it. I’ll try it too.”

“… … Do you think the Ropal Magic Association will just sit back and watch if you do something like that?”

Matilda, who had been silent for a moment, straightened her back and asked. Leonard smiled faintly and said,

“I should ask you the opposite, Lady Matilda. If you dare to touch my disciple, will I let the Magic Association go?”

Leonard got up from his seat. The atmosphere was so frozen that no one even looked away.

Just before Leonard opened the door and left, Matilda said to his back,

“But I will continue to find out if your disciple is truly a complete human being. It won’t matter

how you try to stop him.” “Do whatever you want. It won’t make any difference.”

He said something casually and left the room. Only after the door was completely closed did Kanon let out the breath he had been holding.

“That, that crazy guy. I knew he was crazy already… … . But he

’s such a slob.” “I knew you’d object, but such an intense reaction.”

Menupio also clicked his tongue. Hayden only glared at the seat where Leonard had been sitting with a displeased look and didn’t say anything else.

Matilda was the one who remained the most calm.

“First, we need to verify whether Vasquez is a demon half-blood, so we plan to continue the investigation. I’ll let you know when the results come out.”

“What can we do, no matter what the results come out to be? Why are you protecting him like that?”

“If he’s a human, we don’t have to worry. But if he has demon blood, we have to kill him no matter what.”

“Matilda. Have you already forgotten what that kid just said? He’s a guy who’ll do anything if he has to! What’s going to happen if I touch Cordelia?”

Kanon hit his chest as if he was frustrated. Despite his reaction, Matilda remained unwavering.

“If something is not meant to exist in the human world, it should disappear.”

“It’s like talking to a rock. Okay, I’m on Attila’s side anyway, so don’t talk nonsense to Cordelia. I’m watching you all.”

Kanon shook his head and left with a light threat. Matilda left the conference room and slowly walked to the lab.

Her mind was filled with the last image of Gritta from twenty years ago.

“Master. I’m sorry for leaving like this. I’m so sorry.”

Gritta begged for forgiveness, tears streaming down her face. Matilda hugged her tightly and said,

“My most beloved student, don’t cry. Wherever you go, I’ll always be with you.”

“Matilda.”

“Hello, Matilda.”

Rosenblu and Cordelia were waiting for her in front of the lab.

Matilda looked at Cordelia’s face carefully. Cordelia and Grita were not that similar. Grita had blond hair and light brown eyes. Compared to the lively Cordelia, she was quiet and timid.

“What’s the matter?”

“I came here to ask you about Lydia. If you don’t mind, can I ask you a few questions?”

“Yes. Come in.”

“I’ll be going.”

Cordelia took a step back and gave a small bow.

“Thank you, Cordelia. For waiting with me.”

“No. I was glad to see you, Rosenblu.”

“If you have time, you can come in too.”

“Yes? Me too?”