LIGHTNOVELWORLD My Daddy Hides His Power
Chapter 181
“Really?”
“Mhm?” Dad chuckled, then made eye contact with me and asked. “Dad really won’t die, right? There are only monsters that Dad can handle there, right?” “Mhm. Dad won’t get hurt. So, I… I said it too easily. I’m sorry.” “No, it’s okay.” Dad, who touched my cheek, rolled his eyes to the side and added, “But I’m going to sulk with the princess until tomorrow.” “Uh? W, where did that come from? Please forgive me now…” “I don’t want to.” Ack, I got it. It was a time when cuteness was needed. “Hmm, Mr. James, what can I do to make you feel better~?” When I asked, pretending not to know, Dad held back his laughter and stuck out his mouth. “Kiss!” * * * The next day. Imperial Palace, audience room. The Emperor, Nicholas, was already in front of Oscar, who had contacted him first. Next to Oscar was Enoch’s daughter, Lilith. “Is the offer you made earlier to help me recruit the princess to the Wizard Tower valid?” When he remembered Oscar’s request, the corners of Nicholas’ mouth naturally rose. ‘I didn’t expect him to come running so quickly.’ Indeed, Oscar had always been consistent in keeping an eye on the child from the old days. “Child, is your father trying to stop you from going to the wizard tower and studying?” Nicholas asked vaguely. Lilith, who was preoccupied with the cake, opened her eyes wide and looked at Oscar next to her. “N, no… It’s not that… It’s just that I don’t like studying…” “Aha.” It was a childlike reason. Nicholas smiled slightly and tilted his teacup. “You might not fully understand my words yet because you’re still young… but because you’re from a low-rank, entering the Wizard Tower might offer you a better path to success than inheriting the family line.” “But if I go there, I’ll have to study from morning till night. I already don’t like studying for just one hour now…” Oscar, who was listening to Lilith’s indifferent words, clicked his tongue and turned his head. Nicholas chuckled as he looked at the two. ‘Well. If it were easy to lure a child away with a few words, he would have taken her away a long time ago.’ Lilith put down her fork and hesitated, perhaps feeling uncomfortable. “Is there something you want?” “Yes?” “I can provide you with anything your father cannot. So feel free to tell me anything.” “… Why, Your Majesty? Um, instead, I will go to the Wizard Tower to study?” “Well, that’s right.” The child rolled her eyes. “Would it be good for Your Majesty if I were to go study?” “The reason why the Lord of the Wizard Tower wants to teach you more must be because he sees potential in you. If talented individuals create many good magical formulas, it will naturally benefit me as well.” “Ah, yees.” Nicholas asked the child, who wasn’t listening, one more time. “Is there anything you wish for?” “Uhm…” Lilith, who was thinking about it, tried to shake her head, but then she stopped and hesitated as if something had come to her mind. “There seems to be something. Tell me.” “I, I… then…” The child muttered. “The last time you said you’re going to punish Uncle… Can you please forgive him?” “Hmm?” “Actually, there was a fire, but I went because I asked Uncle to go out…Because of me, Uncle got scolded by Your Majesty…” Nicholas’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. ‘That’s troublesome.’ Axion must be eliminated at this opportunity. However, Oscar can only owe him a debt by sending the child to the Wizard Tower at the same time.. “Are you worried about your Uncle?” “Yees.” “It’s not a punishment that’s so scary that you’re so worried. I simply ordered the subjugation of demonic beasts. That’s what your father and uncle always do.” “Ah! I see, but…” The child, fidgeting with their hands, timidly added with just their eyes raised. “The thought of Dad going to catch monsters doesn’t scare me… but when Uncle goes, I get scared. Dad’s always fine, but Uncle always comes back hurt and stuff…” “Haha, it seems you are closer to Sir Axion than I thought.” “He has been watching her since she was young, so it’s only natural.” Oskar joined in excitedly, perhaps because it was the first time the child had wanted something. It was a subtle hint to quickly fulfill her request so he can take Lilith to the Wizard Tower… ‘This is really troublesome.’ Nicholas, who had been thinking for a moment while snapping his fingers, let out an exclamation. “Then let’s do this. Since there were a lot of eyes watching this time, we can’t just let it pass without any disciplinary action, and since Sir Axison has already been preparing for departure…” The child blinked innocently. Nicholas suppressed his laughter. “When he returns from this subjugation, I promise a temporary retirement for Sir Axion.” “…Yes?” Nicholas added to Lilith, who tilted her head. “Didn’t you say you were worried about your uncle getting hurt? If he doesn’t go monster hunting, he won’t get hurt. If you say you will go to the Wizard Tower and study, I will exclude Sir Axion from all expeditions from now on.” “Wow! Really?” Lilith’s face brightened. “I, I will do it! Then, I will study hard!” “Ahaha. You’re a good kid.” Nicholas covered his mouth and laughed. He never thought it would be this easy… With just one pun, the Lord of the Wizard Tower owed him a debt. This promise was meaningless. After all, Aktion would not be able to return alive from this expedition anyway. * * * Wizard Tower, Oscar’s office. “So, he promised Duke Libre’s temporary retirement, right? Even if it’s temporary, if he goes back on his word later, won’t it be obvious? So, during the child’s time at the Wizard Tower, it’s a temporary retirement, right?” Oscar said, leaning leisurely on the sofa. “No, is that really true?” When he contacted him, Enoch came fully armed and drew a magic circle on the floor of his office. “Yes. But keep what I said a secret. She told me never to tell her father because he would go on a rampage if he found out that she went to find the emperor on her own two feet….” Oscar shrugged his shoulders. “Now that we have negotiated, the child must enter the Wizard Tower… I can’t just do it without your permission, right?” “Wow, oh my.” Enoch muttered absentmindedly. “Is our princess a genius? I think she’s so smart?” “Oh, of course. My approval isn’t something just anyone can get.” He praised Lilith, but it was Oscar who had his shoulders raised. Enoch glanced at him. “If anyone saw it, they might think she’s the daughter of the Lord of the Wizard Tower…” “No, but. The Emperor is a lot dumber than I thought.” Oscar chuckled. “Why promise retirement just because some kid asked him to let him go this one time? Is he stupid?” “It would be nice if he’s stupid. If that were the case, I would have taken him down a long time ago.” Enoch sighed deeply as he finished drawing the magic circle. “The promise of Axion’s retirement means nothing. The emperor is a man who never does anything to harm himself.” “What do you mean?” “What could be the reason for not doing so if he can just grant the request for this time, as the Lord of the Wizard Tower suggested?” Enoch laughed, thinking of the emperor. “Because he probably tried to send Axion to a dangerous place this time. He won’t come back alive anyway, so retirement or anything else is meaningless.” “…? What do you mean? Didn’t he mention Duke Libre going on an expedition to the north? That’s what I heard. Is there some powerful beast there?” “Probably not in the North.” “Then where is it?” Enoch stepped onto the completed magic circle and pointed at the ground with his index finger. “Here. The place where I’m going now.” “So where is it?” “Moarte Islands.” “….” Oscar, who was dazed for a moment, slowly opened his mouth. “C, c, crazy. Is that for real? Is he sending him there?” “What’s new?” Enoch waved it back casually and checked the sword at his waist. “Wait, wait. So, what are you going to do there? Sweep up in advance?” “That’s right. The emperor I know would have threatened Axion so that he would have no choice but to go on the expedition.” They could’ve confided in each other and leaned their heads together, but Axion remained silent. It was because Moarte Island was a place where even Enoch couldn’t guarantee his survival. He wouldn’t want to see Enoch agonizing over weighing his own life against that of his friend’s… “If you go there, can you come out alive?” “Perhaps? Since the princess said it’s okay for me to go. I’ll be fine, well.” Enoch shrugged. Oscar quietly looked at Enoch’s darkened expression. ‘Well, that’s right. To be honest, it was absurd that he was so safe.’ The subjugation of Moarte. Oscar knows it well, too. Because it was an event that caused a stir in the empire before his return Just one capable person had annihilated the entire island’s beasts and returned with the imperial flag planted on it. “Why don’t you take a few trustworthy people with you? Even if the child gave a definite answer, you would be scared because you are a human too, right?” “That’s right. I’m scared. How did you figure that out?” Unlike before the regression, when he wasn’t afraid of jumping into a dangerous situation, Enoch seemed anxious now that he had a daughter to protect. “It won’t happen, but if something goes wrong, please take care of my princess. Heuk.” “….” Enoch spoke playfully and channeled his mana. “H, hey! Wait a second! That…” “Huh? What did you say?” A faint blue light from the magic circle obscured the view, making Oscar’s approaching figure blurry. * * * The sky with a red sunset. A graceful mountain ridge visible in the distance. A cool breeze, the fragrant scent of the ocean… Enoch was astonished, not even able to admire the leisurely and beautiful scenery. “….?” Next to him, Oscar, who seemed to have impulsively entered the magic circle, was moving alongside. “Lord of the Wizard Tower…?” A land he has never set foot on before. So it was a place where even Enoch couldn’t guarantee his life. Even though Lilith was confident, Enoch was worried even before leaving. He thought it would be a good idea to bring along at least one member of the wizard division. So, honestly… Enoch was touched! “Ah, what is this~!” Enoch nudged Oscar’s waist with his forearm. Oscar stumble helplessly. “No way, Lord of the Wizard Tower, did you really follow me because you were worried?” “Haa…” Oscar mumbled while holding onto his head with blank eyes. “Am I crazy…?”
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