Raised the Villainous Daughter and Ran Away - Chapter 188



Side Story II. Preparation for the France Corporation Party

“…Huh? What do you mean? You did that on the day of ovulation?”

Frances asked back with a blank expression.

“Um… If I remember correctly, it’s been a little over a week since last time, so I can confirm. But there’s no sign of that at all.”

Dahlia pursed her lips, resting her hand on her chin. Frances looked quite shocked.

We’re not being chased and we have a lot of time, so I wonder if there’s any need to feel so empty…

‘It feels a bit unfair.’

My health was not good, but Frances, who was on fire, said that it was ovulation day and forcibly squeezed out everything I had and didn’t have. I almost turned into dried squid, but there was no news.

“Is there something wrong with us or something? As you know, Jin and I don’t have a normal relationship, right? There’s something strange about our existence being intertwined… .”

Frances was talking nonsense with a voice full of worry, just in case. Dahlia shook her head.

“Don’t worry, that’s not the case. I can only say that it was just bad luck that it didn’t happen this time.”

Frances heard from her own mouth that there was no problem using the miracle. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

“…There won’t be any problems with the child, right?”

“Yes. You can rest assured.”

Dahlia suddenly opened her eyes wide and added, “Ah.”

“Just because it didn’t work this time, does that mean you can’t ignore the prescription I gave you earlier?”

Frances seemed worried that she would catch fire again.

“… … What do you think of me? I know that much. Ahem.”

It seems a bit awkward to see the response time being slightly delayed.

“Then this concludes the treatment.”

Dahlia nodded with a smile. After finishing our business, we stood up, and just before leaving the infirmary, I asked her a question.

“Oh, by the way, Dahlia. How’s your trip going?”

Dahlia tilted her head and asked, “A trip?”

“Once things are settled, we’re planning to go on a trip to celebrate our honeymoon, and if it’s okay with you, I’d like to take you with me.”

Although she has now been abandoned by the Goddess and has lost all of her saintly powers, Dahlia is an authority on sacred magic.

That means no wizard can keep up with her when it comes to recovery.

“Good. I won’t have many opportunities to leave here.”

Dahlia readily accepted. It was a rare opportunity for her, as she was effectively locked in the mansion for the rest of her life.

“Then I’ll tell you then.”

After leaving the infirmary, Frances and I walked side by side down the hallway. I asked her, who was looking very gloomy.

“Do you want to have a baby soon?”

“… Yeah. Because I want to see our results.”

Frances pursed her lips and answered after a moment’s pause.

“… I’m scared and anxious because I’m worried about whether I can do a good job as a mother. But I still want to have a child who resembles Jin soon… … .”

It’s a wonderful reason, but it doesn’t have to be a cause for concern.

“France.”

“huh?”

He grabbed her shoulder and met her gaze. Her emerald eyes sparkled.

“I will never leave or disappear. I promised to stay by Frances’ side for the rest of my life.”

As I spoke with a smile, France nodded with her lips tightly pressed together.

“So don’t be too anxious.”

“…okay.”

I don’t know when she’ll be able to shake off her anxiety, but I have no choice but to wait patiently. It’s a problem that will be solved with time.

“Do you have work now?”

“That’s right. There are some things I haven’t been able to handle.”

Frances lifted her heel and kissed my cheek, then smiled.

“I’ll be back as soon as I finish.”

“okay.”

I waved and watched her back as she headed toward the office, then started walking.

‘It’s not confirmed yet, but… … .’

Frances also seemed to be looking forward to the trip. She would somehow finish work and make arrangements.

‘Should I ask everyone if everything is okay?’

* * *

The first place I went to was the Duke’s training ground.

It was the knighthood where Kale and Ladea were staying.

“Meet the Duke!”

As I walked along with my pack on my back, knights in training saluted me from all over the place, their swords angled like swords. I waved my hand with a faint smile.

“Don’t worry about me and just do what you have to do.”

“yes!”

As I went inside to meet Kale, I saw a familiar short-haired man next to the manager’s office.

“Radea?”

Whoosh. Radea turned her head upon hearing her name and opened her eyes wide when she saw me.

“Jin Oh… Your Highness? What brings you here?”

I’m still not used to the title.

“I have something to talk to Kale about. You come in too.”

“Oh, wait…!”

I opened the door to the principal’s office. Click. Kale was lying face down on the desk, asleep.

“… … .”

“Ahem.”

Ladea looked away and coughed in vain, as if she knew this. It was so peaceful that there was no need to get angry.

Step by step, step by step, I stood in front of the desk.

“Kale, wake up.”

“… … .”

“Kale?”

“… … .”

I called her several times after that, but she didn’t move at all. I guess she had a few drinks recently because she had nothing to do…

‘This is the best way to wake him up.’

Just as he was about to raise his arm and slam the desk, Ladea ran over and shook Kale.

“Mister! Mister!”

The desk shook so violently that it shook.

“Ugh, ugh? What is it?”

Kale finally woke up and rubbed his eyes with a frown.

“Did you sleep well? You slept well, even though you weren’t a princess in the forest.”

As he spoke in a firm, low voice, Kale audibly cleared his throat.

“So, what brings you here?”

“I’m thinking of traveling abroad soon.”

“travel?”

“Really?!”

Suddenly, Ladea, who was standing next to me, raised her voice.

“Can I bring Leia too?”

“of course.”

Ladea smiled broadly and snorted. I guess you enjoyed your trip to the Sahara back then.

“Anyway, Kale, are you going?”

“Well, that sounds like a hassle.”

“Even if it’s work?”

“If it’s work, I have to go.”

Kale shrugged his shoulders with a bashful expression. I don’t want to force you to take her.

‘That sounds good.’

I raised the corners of my mouth and threw out a bait that I thought he might like.

“Among the places I’ve been before, there’s a place called the Free City Pantheon, and they have a wide variety of alcohol.”

As he said that, he glanced at Kale. His eyes began to glow.

“It looks like a pure white liquor with a sweet taste, and a liquor that is clear and clean. There are also liquors that you can drink hot, and there are many types… … .”

Glance. I rolled my eyes and saw Cale listening to what I was saying. You came over.

“But if you don’t really plan on going, you don’t have to come. Even though it’s work, it’s practically like a vacation. Are you going to Ladea?”

Ladea nodded repeatedly, saying, “Of course!”

“Ahem, the Duke of the Empire is crossing the country, so I can’t not go as the Commander of the Knights. I will follow.”

Kale nodded and muttered. I pretended not to know, regardless.

“Do you really need to do that? Just stay. We can travel alone.”

He shrugged his shoulders and looked at Ladea with a smile. The corners of his mouth were always up, as if he was excited about going on a trip.

“Ahem… … .”

It would be humiliating to come here and say that I really want to go. I chuckled. I guess I’ll stop teasing here.

“Still, since you are the commander of the knights, I hope you will come.”

At the good news, Kale smiled brightly, revealing his white teeth.

“Then let’s wait for that time.”

With this, Kale and Ladea have been recruited. What’s left are Kazar and Helena.

* * *

Kajar’s laboratory inside the mansion.

It’s not as dirty as the house I used to live in, as the employees take care of it…

‘Is this nature?’

It was still not a person’s room.

The used magic tools are rolling around on the floor, and the magic stones that have lost their magic power and lost their light are tucked away in a corner.

The book, which contained only the necessary information, was left open and lying on the desk, not put back in its place.

“…Khazar.”

“Oh, that’s a surprise!”

Kazar, who was absorbed in his research while wearing glasses that seemed to flow with magical powers, looked back in surprise.

“When did you come? I didn’t even hear a sound.”

“I called and knocked several times.”

“is it so?”

Kazar created a stem with his magic and brought a chair that had been stuck in the corner.

“What’s going on?”

“I’m thinking of going on a trip soon.”

“A trip?”

Kazar took off the magic tool he had been wearing and put it down, rubbing his forehead.

“Why are you suddenly traveling?”

“You’re newlyweds.”

“But should I go too?”

“While we’re at it, we’re going to give you guys a vacation too.”

Only at the mention of vacation did Kazardo nod his head and say, “Ah.”

“Hmm, it’s a vacation. I don’t really have any intention of going. I’m in the final stages of an important study.”

I asked back, “What research?”

“It’s a gender-changing spell. I’m improving it so that I can change it whenever I want.”

Aww. At the mention of gender change, my body twitched for a moment. Regardless, Kazar continued his explanation excitedly.

“We’re changing the spell and changing the flow of magical power to eliminate side effects. It’s probably better to think of it as something closer to simple transformation magic.”

When I asked her why she was studying that magic, Kazar answered readily.

“Ms. Dahlia. It seems like you’d be a bit suffocated being stuck here, and I’m interested because you’d probably be a pretty boy if you turned into a man.”

The latter seems to be the goal and the former is just a bonus.

“Isn’t it just your curiosity?”

“That’s true too.”

Kazar chuckled, making scary sounds out of curiosity.

‘If you take away curiosity from a wizard, he’s just like a corpse… … .’

But isn’t it scary that they’re researching gender reassignment magic with the intention of using it on others?

I’m back on topic.

“Anyway. Speaking of travel, everyone says they’re definitely going, so are you really not going?”

“As I said before, I’m a bit pressed for time due to research. What’s your schedule like?”

“I think it should be at least next week, since I have some remaining work to finish.”

Frances won’t have much work to do. She just has to check the agenda and stamp it.

“A week, I think it’ll be okay.”

Kazar nodded and smiled. He agreed.

“That’s great. Then now─”

Just as I was about to get up from my seat, the door to Kazar’s lab opened. The person who came was none other than Helena.

“Your Majesty, you are here.”

“What’s going on?”

“The Duke is looking for you.”

Frances? I asked, raising my eyebrows.

“What happened?”

“I heard there is an important matter… … .”

If you’re calling me, something must be wrong.

“Okay, I’ll go right away.”

“yes.”

He got up from his seat, gave a brief greeting to Kazar, and headed to the office with Helena.

I asked on the way.

“Helena, are you interested in traveling abroad?”

“…A trip abroad?”

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“okay.”

Helena narrowed her eyebrows, rested her chin on her hand, and blinked. She seemed to be deep in thought.

“I want to go, but I don’t have the time. Haha… … .”

Helena smiled awkwardly, twirling her long hair between her fingers.

“Then I guess it would be better to go together this time.”

“yes?”

“I’m thinking of traveling abroad with everyone.”

When he said that, Helena tilted her head with a blank expression.

“Hey, should I go too?”

“Yes. Helena had a hard time here too.”

She is like Frances’ first ally. It would be disappointing if she wasn’t taken care of.

“Well, is that okay?”

“of course.”

I smiled and nodded. Helena bowed.

“Go, thank you…!”

“No. We appreciate it more.”

Meanwhile, I arrived at the office. After parting ways with Helena, I opened the door and went in.

“France?”

Frances raises her head at my call.

“You’re here! Come here quickly…!”

Frances was gesturing and urging me, as if something was urgent. I hurried to my feet.

“Sit here.”

There was a chair next to the desk in the office. Wasn’t it urgent? I sat down.

Then Frances suddenly put down her pen and hugged me. She buried her head between my neck and collarbone and took a deep breath.

“Whoop… … .”

Haa, Frances let out a deep breath and nodded her head with a bright smile of satisfaction.

“…What is it?”

As I looked at her, blinking, Frances smiled bashfully and said.

“I called you because I was feeling low on energy. Is that not okay?”

It was a truly absurd reason, but the smile was so innocent that I couldn’t help but laugh.

“There’s nothing that can’t be done.”

I shrugged my shoulders in approval as Frances pressed her lips against my neck and dug deeper into me.

“Whew, this is so good… … .”

I looked at the pile of papers on the desk. There was quite a bit of work related to the estate. That’s why I said I would help.

“Can I help you?”

“Absolutely not.”

But Frances remained resolute.

“Just, just stay like this.”

“… … .”

“Huh… … .”

That day, I had to stick my neck out next to her like an attachment doll. As a bonus, I ended up with red bruises and bite marks all over the place.

Time passed like that, and the long-awaited trip finally arrived.