How To Live As An Academy Extra Villain

9 – The Princess and the Teddy Bear (2)

In fact, just because I accepted Adele didn’t mean that all issues could be dealt with in one fell swoop.

First of all, Adele was not born from a second wife, but was clearly an illegitimate child born from an extramarital affair before her mother passed away.

And illegitimate children are not legally guaranteed rights within the family. I don’t get Reid’s last name, and I don’t have any succession rights.

He probably wasn’t even baptized.

In this world, the way for an illegitimate child to live is usually to hone his or her abilities and become a vassal of another family, and if he or she does not have the ability to do that, there are times when he or she has to make a living out of menial tasks that nobles do not do.

At least occasionally, only a few people with good relationships with their original families were given small titles.

And Adele was lucky enough to be one of those few.

“I think it would be a good idea to give Adele a title later. “That child will need his share when he becomes an adult.”

In addition to the Earldom of Reed, our family also held several minor titles, such as Baron Gross and Baron Palmer.

And I was thinking of giving some of this to Adele in the future.

I have a cute little sister, so I can do that much.

Issaeng or whatever is a matter that has nothing to do with me.

“Edwin… !”

My father was so happy that he was almost out of breath. You won’t suddenly collapse from a heart attack like this… Then it’s difficult. Adele and I are still at the age where we need a father.

“More than that, father, I have something to tell you.”

“Okay, what is it? “Please tell me anything.”

I took a step back and sat down on my knees on the floor. Surprised by my sudden action, my father said in bewilderment.

“Edwin! “What are you doing all of a sudden?”

“Father, since you arbitrarily broke off our engagement and were even suspended from the academy, I have nothing to say even if I had ten words to say. However, after going through these events, I also looked back on my life and reflected a lot. I promise you that nothing like this will ever happen again, so can you please trust me one more time? If I go back to the academy, I will graduate and return without causing any problems this time.”

I poured out the words I had prepared in advance to my father. It was necessary to earn their trust, but to some extent it was sincere.

It would not have been easy for this person to lead the family while raising children without a mistress during those years.

“… Wake up.”

After a moment of silence, my father grabbed my arm and lifted me up.

And that voice was full of water.

“… Looking back, I always felt sorry for you. I lost my mother at a young age and could not be properly taken care of, and although I pushed ahead with my engagement to Robinette on my own, saying it was for you, I sometimes wondered if you might have strayed further because of that.”

My father took a moment to catch his breath, looked at me, and continued.

“When I heard that you broke off your engagement this time and that you were even suspended from the academy, I honestly couldn’t help but worry. But now that I see it, all of this was just my worry. Edwin, when you show me what you look like, what do you mean? He embraces even his unwelcome little brother so warmly, what more could I ask for here. You finally stand face to face with your mother who left first. Edwin, I can’t afford to die now… ”

No, I can’t die… You must live a long time, father.

“Edwin. And know this one. I’ve worried about you, but there’s never been a time when I didn’t trust you. He’s me and Grace’s child, so I have no choice but to trust him. I was sure that one day you would end your wanderings and come back. And seeing that day in person like this, I am so happy that I can’t stop laughing!”

Hearing my father’s words, I also felt a little choked up. To live with such nonsense even with a father like this.

The time that has passed is very precious, but I can’t pick up what has already passed. I have no choice but to live hard so that I will not regret the future time.

“Now, let’s do this. It’s been a long time since I had a long talk with my son, so I’m very hungry. Adele will be waiting for us too, so I’ll tell her to get dinner ready. Wash yourself thoroughly while your meal is being prepared. Warm bath water should be ready by now.”

It’s not that it’s not, right now I too was full of desire to wash. It was because I hadn’t been able to take care of this much cleanliness throughout the journey to this point.

Although it can be solved to some extent with magic, it cannot be compared to that of real water. When I nodded, my father called the servant by pressing the bell on the desk.

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Soon the head maid, Roberta, knocked on the door.

“Did you call, Master?”

“Tell Errol to prepare a feast for dinner. I tailored it to Edwin and Adele’s tastes more delicately than usual. And guide Edwin to the bathhouse.”

“Okay,” Roberta nodded and started to go out the door ahead of her. After saying goodbye to my father, I followed her out of the office.

As I was leaving the office, I suddenly looked to the side and found the butler, Hudson, waiting there. However, his whites are red and congested. as if you were crying no way…

“… Hudson.”

“… yes… young master… ”

Hudson sniffled once and answered what I said.

“Have you heard?”

“… I don’t know what you mean, Bocchan. No servant ever eavesdrops on his master’s conversation.”

… heard clearly I didn’t know that there would be an audience for that new wave play. Thinking that someone must have heard the sight, shame wells up.

I didn’t look in the mirror, but it was clear that my face was flushed red.

“young master… This Hudson believed. Someday, the day will surely come when the boy grows up… Seeing the scene in person like this, I am deeply moved… ”

“Hudson, I have to go to wash the boy, don’t interrupt me! What are you talking about when you’re all old?”

Roberta cut Hudson off, but unlike her stern tone, Roberta’s face was filled with satisfaction. okay… This is more than my karma. From their perspective, this kind of reaction is understandable…

Leaving Hudson behind, who continued to talk nonsense, I headed to the bathroom with Roberta’s guidance.

***

After taking a bath, our family gathered in the banquet room and enjoyed a happy dinner for the first time in a long time. The table was quite richly prepared, perhaps because my father had warned me in advance, but it was a bit disappointing that what I could eat was very limited since I had to lose weight.

I put away carbohydrates like pre-dinner bread and filled my stomach with lightly seasoned meat and vegetables.

“So, what are you planning to do until you return to school?”

“As I said, I would like to take time to recharge. It’s been a while since I’ve looked around Yeongji. And if my father allows it, I would like to attend a family meeting at least once. I was a little curious about how things worked.”

“You have a very good idea! Yes, you should know what you know now. I was just about to say something. Do it. Right now, a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, so you can attend it too.”

“Okay, Father. I will not disappoint you.”

“hahahaha, what about disappointment? Just attending is a great experience. Don’t feel pressured and just think of it as observing. and… Hey, Adele. No matter what food you eat, you have to eat it.”

My father, who had been chatting with me for a long time, suddenly turned his gaze to Adele and gently scolded her.

In front of Adele, the plate containing stir-fried meat and vegetables was full of bell peppers and carrots, and Adele looked down at it with a tearful expression on her face. Maybe it’s because she’s still a child, so she doesn’t like vegetables?

“I… I am father… ”

Adele hesitantly called out to her father and looked at him. Those eyes are full of pleading.

“Adele. You are now a second-class aristocrat, and a proper young lady from a count’s family. But if you eat such an unbalanced diet, how can you stand up to those below you? Now, if you try to eat them slowly, one at a time, you should be able to finish them in no time.”

Despite Adele’s pleas, her father’s will was not broken.

At first glance, it seems to be gently soothing, but in the end, it just means to eat side dishes without complaining. I thought the father was weak towards his children, but he has a resolute side to this, so I really don’t know.

Adele was stomping her feet, unable to do this or that at her father’s words.

Maybe now, if you’re kind brother, shouldn’t it be time to step in?

“ah… !”

I took advantage of my father’s brief glance while talking to the butler, and quickly switched Adele’s plate with mine, which contained several pieces of meat and a slice of bell pepper.

Then, Adele’s expression, which had been crying to the fullest, suddenly brightened.

I put my index finger on my mouth and shh! I made a gesture and showed it to Adele, then whispered so softly that I couldn’t hear it in my father’s seat of honor.

“Only this time. OK, Adele? I’ll eat the rest of the vegetables, so let’s try just one slice of this bell pepper today. Is it a secret from your father?”

“yes… oh… Brother! lol… ”

I can’t believe I can like it that much just because I ate some vegetables instead. Seeing Adele’s hesitation makes my heart melt.

Adele tried to trick her by swallowing green peppers with water, but ended up causing a commotion that caused Sareh to cough.

It seems that this child still needs a lot of time to get close to vegetables.