Lady Baby Is a Revenge Maker Chapter 51

‘I see now. She’s not watching me—she’s watching the Grand Duke’s family.’

 

‘I can’t be sure because I’ve never met the people in the territory below, but Loria seemed to think that I was a true member of the Grand Duke’s family.’

 

‘If she finds out I’m just a placeholder bride, she’ll feel betrayed.’

 

Anyway, Loria’s class was very easy.

 

It’s called etiquette class, but it’s just a matter of occasionally practicing walking or learning table manners at the very least.

 

“When you grow up a little, you will learn to speak with proper etiquette.”

 

As I was taking classes like that, I didn’t even realize how the time passed throughout the day.

 

“Pffha—”

 

Sephiel let out a little laugh as she sipped a refreshing fruit juice and flopped onto the bed for a nap.

 

“Haha, you get tired from studying these days, Right?” Marie said softly.

 

“Mm, studying is fun….”

 

Sephiel glanced at Marie.

 

“Well. How is Miss Miella…? Does she get along well with people?”

 

Sephiel asked about Miella.

 

“Hmm…”

 

Marie’s expression became clouded.

 

But Sephiel knew that with just a little nudge, Marie always ended up spilling what she knew.

 

“It’s bad to tell things like gossip.”

 

“But I’m just curious… since she’s my teacher…”

 

Sephiel looked at Marie with eyes like a pitiful cat.

 

“Ugh….”

 

Marie hesitated for a moment, then whispered.

 

“Actually… I think there’s something a bit off about her. People say she wanders the halls late at night, just standing there staring blankly… or talking to herself.”

 

“And then?”

 

“Well… Berry says she doesn’t get along well with others. She’s really arrogant. But apparently, she’s a prodigy—a doctor at the Academy at the youngest age ever. And she’s from the Kingdom of Allegro.”

 

“Huh? Everyone knew she’s from Allegro?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Marie nodded.

 

‘So they let her in anyway?’

 

Sephiel tilted her head, thinking.

 

“But the people here at the Grand Duke’s castle don’t really like the people from Allegro.”

 

“That’s true. But she passed Green’s test.”

 

‘Green?’

 

Sephiel thought of Erga’s good snake.

 

‘Right, the snake that can sniff out lies.’

 

When she had first arrived, the snake had coiled around her, checking to see if she was suspicious, or if she had come with ill intent.

 

Green could detect lies, and if someone lied during questioning, it would bite them without hesitation.

 

‘No wonder all the previous tutor candidates turned out to be spies. I guess that was before they were tested by Green…’

 

‘I kicked them all out before that though.’

 

“What kind of questions? It must have been a lot of questions, right?”

 

“Hmm… from what I heard, things like: ‘Did you come here with bad intentions?’, ‘Is there someone behind this?’ and ‘Do you have any intention of harming Miss Baby?’. Since Miss Miella is still around, I guess she passed.”

 

“…..”

 

‘So she’s not a spy? Or… did she find some way to pass the test?’

 

Sephiel became confused.

 

“Then why did she come here?”

 

“Well, probably because of the pay.”

 

‘money?’

 

‘No. Miella wasn’t that kind of person.’

 

‘I’m still worried.’

 

Sephiel fiddled with her hands.

 

* * *

 

Another strange thing happened.

 

‘Ha. I’m sleepy.’

 

Maybe because she was so absorbed in her lessons with Miella, One day, she napping deeply.

 

Someone was slowly stroking Sephiel’s head.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Sephiel slowly opened her eyes.

 

Then she saw Miella, who was preparing for class with a blank expression.

 

“Um, Miss Miella?”

 

“Have you finished your homework?”

 

Miella spoke coldly as usual.

 

And just like always, the lesson began without further comment.

 

After class, Sephiel jumped down from her chair.

 

“Thank you.”

 

As she bowed politely, Miella stared straight at her.

 

“Sephiel.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Are you happy being here?”

 

“Yes. I like it a lot.”

 

Sephiel nodded.

 

Miella bit her lip.

 

“Just because things are good now… doesn’t mean everything will be okay. Don’t trust anyone completely. And for the future—you must learn to become strong on your own.”

 

Her words were cold, but… unlike in Sephiel’s previous life, there was a hint—just a small hint—of concern in her eyes.

 

‘Why is she saying this…?’

 

Sephiel grew more confused.

 

“But my real father put me in prison and beat me. I can’t go back there.”

 

She mumbled.

 

“……!”

 

Miella’s eyes shook when she heard those words.

 

And then Sephiel, for some reason not wanting to continue talking, simply said goodbye and turned around to leave.

 

* * *

 

“His Highness has been staying at the Grand Duke’s residence for a long time.”

 

“It’s all thanks to Miss Baby, of course.”

 

One morning, Sephiel woke up feeling good.

 

She stretched out her arms and legs with a big yawn, and Marie and Berry chatted by her side.

 

“But Uncle Gyand Duke always seems so busy.”

 

“He prefers to be alone. And in his spare time, he trains the guard.”

 

Just then Elton knocked on the door.

 

“Miss Baby. His Highness would like to have breakfast with you—and perhaps play a game of chess afterward. What do you say?”

 

“Ah! Okay!” Sephiel said with a big smile.

 

“You play chess with the Grand Duke often. I think the Grand Duke enjoys it too.” Berry said with a smile.

 

“Hus Highness said that Miss Baby was a good rival.”

 

Sephiel laughed, “Hehehe,” at Elton’s words.

 

* * *

 

“Hello, Miss Miella.”

 

“Hello.”

 

Loria slowly entered the library and greeted Miella when she saw her.

 

“Well then, I’ll be off.”

 

“Oh my. We practically started this job at the same time, you know. Isn’t it a bit cold to leave like that? How about we have some tea and talk about Miss Baby’s education?”

 

Miella frowned.

 

“Well, we each have different fields, so is there really any need to share opinions?”

 

Despite Miella’s blunt words, Loria did not give in.

 

Loria smiled kindly with a warm expression.

 

“I’ve only lived outside the Grand Duke’s estate, so this place—spoken of only in stories—feels both frightening and fascinating. You probably don’t know much about this family either, right? Have you heard anything about Miss Baby?”

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

Loria looked around and then took Miella to a corner of the library.

 

“The truth is… In the lower land, the Grand Duke’s family is seen as terrifying. We’re just powerless humans, after all. Maybe that’s why, ever since the Grand Duke’s family went into seclusion, rumors have been running wild.”

 

“I’m not interested in rumors.”

 

Miella turned her head.

 

“Even when there are strange rumors about Miss Baby?”

 

“……”

 

“Everyone’s saying it—that Miss Baby will die young as well.”

 

Miella’s eyes shook.

 

“What do you mean…?”

 

Loria whispered.

 

“Everyone is whispering and saying that Miss Baby is pitiful. There’s also the story of the late Grand Duchess…”

 

Miella already knew that the Grand Duchess had died young.

 

“Tell me more.”

 

Miella bit her lip.

 

“Did you know? There’s a legend that says that a woman who marries a dragon will go mad and die. She’ll pay the price for giving birth to a half-dragon in a human body.”

 

“…..”

 

“That’s why they brought in a child from an enemy family as a political bride. She’s just a sacrifice for this marriage. To be used as an offering!”

 

“A sacrifice….?”

 

“It’s just a rumor! Oh my. It’s such a cruel rumor, isn’t it?”

 

Loria’s expression changed.

 

“If that’s true, then humans are just being used.”

 

“Yes. Well, I’m a reasonable person, so I don’t believe everything I hear… But still.”

 

Miella stared at Loria, then turned her back.

 

“Excuse me.”

 

Loria looked at Miella like that and pursed her lips.

 

Her expression was unreadable.

 

On the other hand, Miella’s face, turned away, had darkened considerably.

 

‘A sacrifice? But she’s still just a child… Can that really be true?’

 

* * *

 

Sephiel in her previous life.

 

The only gift she received as an adult was the Death Note.

 

A used chess set from her uncle Philux, who was ranked 9th in the Death Note.

 

‘That old thing was thrown away to me too.’

 

But that was the only gift she had in her past life.

 

With nothing else to do, Sephiel replayed countless chess games and read chess books by herself.

 

‘Now, I’m pretty skilled at it.’

 

Thanks to her memories from her past life, she had developed real chess prowess.

 

And that seemed to reinforce the idea of “Sephiel the child genius.”

 

“It’s fortunate that the Grand Duke has Miss Baby. With the young Master ill, it must weigh heavily on his heart. Everyone is happy to see the cheerful appearance of you.”

 

“I’m not really Gyand Duke’s child, you know. That’s why I feel at ease.”

 

Sephiel paused, then added,

 

“But still, I like Gyand Duke. So I’m happy too.”

 

“I’m sorry to hear such sad words. If you marry the young prince, you will be my daughter anyway.”

 

“Oh dear, don’t say that. You’ll be his daughter once you marry the young Master.

 

“Probably best not to say things like that.”

 

“Oh, why?”

 

“They say life is unpredictable.”

 

Even if the marriage was only in name… If someone she could truly call family were to appear…

 

‘It’s something far off. I’d rather think about it later.’

 

No matter how nice a gift or delicious food is, it’s best not to expect too much ahead of time.

 

“Pfft, hahaha.”

 

Elton burst out laughing.

 

“Why? Aren’t you curious when your wedding with the young Master will happen?”

 

“Elton, I don’t want to talk about that now. Everything has its time.”

 

“Wow, our Miss Baby has grown so mature. Not too long ago, you were worried the young Master might run away.”

 

“I have my own thoughts.”

 

Sephiel spoke sharply.

 

She knew Elton liked to tease her about such things.

 

At first her face would be turned red, but not anymore.

 

* * *