Lady Baby Is a Revenge Maker Chapter 70

“I came after seeing this article.”

 

“They say the Magic Tower will now accept anyone with magical talent as disciples?”

 

“I came from the eastern Fuller Duchy, ruled by the Grand Duke of Fuller.”

 

“I brought my application too!”

 

The gates of the Magic Tower—normally a place no one would dare enter without permission.

 

Now, it was packed with countless mages who had gathered from all across the Kingdom Alliance.

 

Among them were even wandering mages from the wastelands, some looking almost like beggars, making Yulin frown instinctively.

 

“You people dare to enter the Magic Tower? The Tower belongs to me. Don’t talk nonsense!”

 

Yulin slammed her staff against the ground as she spoke.

 

“What do you mean? Didn’t the Magic Tower send letters to every country?”

 

“What are you—”

 

As soon as Yulin saw the letters people were shouting about and holding out, her face turned pale.

 

<The Magic Tower belongs to everyone, and anyone with talent in magic and magical studies may become a disciple.>

 

That was what the letters said. Though anonymous, they clearly bore the seal of the Magic Tower.

 

“And it seems there was a newspaper article too,” an elder whispered.

 

This morning’s paper had published an article about the <Founder’s Monument of the Magic Tower>, containing the ideals of <Ancient Dragon Rafine>.

 

“Miella… that girl seemed so confident—so this was the trick she was pulling behind the scenes!”

 

Yulin muttered as if coughing up blood.

 

“Isn’t the Magic Tower not just Allegro’s property?!”

 

“Let us join right now! We also have the right to study!”

 

“Using a dragon’s knowledge and acting like the owner—how shameless!”

 

Amid the shouting crowd, Yulin’s face turned white.

 

If she rejected them and drove them away—what would happen?

 

‘Everyone in the Kingdom Alliance will start talking about Allegro’s actions.’

 

That would surely harm her precious son, Wittiger III.

 

‘As his mother, I would be causing great trouble for my beloved son.’

 

Just thinking about it made her dizzy.

 

In the end, Yulin clutched the back of her neck and staggered.

 

* * *

 

Within just a few days, the Magic Tower turned into chaos.

 

Magic was something that required inborn talent.

 

But sometimes, that talent appeared regardless of a person’s character or status.

 

Among such people were even rough mercenaries, who lay down at the entrance, refusing to leave unless they were accepted.

 

On top of that, shady, self-taught magic scholars who secretly repaired magical tools also flooded in.

 

Because of these fierce visitors, the Magic Tower became complete chaos.

 

Clank, clank.

 

And as if that wasn’t enough, the Grand Duke’s people began construction without hesitation—

 

Yulin eventually collapsed from stress.

 

‘This is all according to Sepiel’s plan.’

 

Miella thought.

 

Causing chaos in the Magic Tower. Publishing anonymous newspaper articles. Sending letters to famous families and private mage guilds in every nation.

 

‘I don’t know all of your moves…’

 

Miella smiled.

 

‘But if you want it, I’ll become the master of this Magic Tower. I need power to protect Sepiel.’

 

* * *

 

Meanwhile, before leaving Calriol, the capital of Allegro, Sepiel spent an unexpectedly enjoyable time.

 

While staying in Allegro, the people of the Grand Duke’s household acted a bit strange.

 

‘Strange. Why is everyone treating me so nicely?’

 

Even Daihan, who was usually cold, kept calling her to stay by his side.

 

The truth about Sepiel’s middle name—

 

Once that became known, everyone was desperate to treat her well.

 

But Sepiel, who didn’t know why, just tilted her head.

 

“Hm, is there anything you want to do?”

 

“Nope.”

 

Sepiel thought while playing chess.

 

“Right. What’s the point of wandering around such an ordinary busy street?”

 

Daihan said indifferently.

 

“……”

 

Like this, Daihan kept asking what she wanted or what she wanted to do.

 

Then Elton came in.

 

“My lady, it seems there’s a festival nearby today. Would you like to go?”

 

“A festival?”

 

Sepiel’s eyes sparkled.

 

‘I don’t like Allegro, but festivals and amusement places were always something I longed for.’

 

She had heard that Allegro’s festivals had delicious food and fireworks.

 

At that moment, Sepiel met Daihan’s eyes.

 

‘Ah…’

 

Just coming here had already been a big favor from Daihan.

 

If she said she wanted to go to the festival too, she might seem like a troublesome child.

 

“No, I’m fine.”

 

But her eyes were fixed on the festival pamphlet in Elton’s hand.

 

“You should go. They decorate the riverside beautifully, like a beach.”

 

“Whoa…”

 

Sepiel swallowed.

 

‘Right. I remember hearing about this festival in my past life!’

 

Daihan’s gaze grew sharper.

 

As if he were waiting for her to say something.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Sepiel carefully read the mood.

 

Maybe…

 

“I kind of want to see it.”

 

She said cautiously, testing the waters.

 

“Hmph. If the baby raccoon wants it, then it can’t be helped. It’s nothing special, but I’ll take you.”

 

“……”

 

Sepiel pressed her lips together.

 

‘Wait. Could it be…’

 

A thought slowly grew in her mind.

 

‘Ah, I see. Dragons like festivals too!’

 

She felt like she had learned something new.

 

‘He’s using me as an excuse because he wants to go himself. The Grand Duke is more human than I thought.’

 

Either way, it worked in her favor, and she couldn’t hide her excitement.

 

Daihan and Sepiel walked through the lively streets.

 

Even though this was the Allegro Kingdom—the place that had ruined her life.

 

In her past life, Sepiel had hardly ever interacted with commoners outside the castle.

 

But the people here all looked lively, as if they knew nothing.

 

“Wow, it’s so pretty.”

 

Sepiel said, looking at the festival decorations lined up everywhere.

 

And Sepiel stared straight at Daihan.

 

“Hm.”

Daihan placed a hand on his chin. Then, seeing Sepiel’s bright, sparkling eyes, he frowned slightly.

 

“I don’t want to get involved in something like this, but even I find it strange. Why this record stone was hidden all this time.”

 

“……”

Yulin and the elders could only swallow nervously. None of them dared to say a word.

 

“And also— to place such a curse during our child’s naming ceremony. It’s been a while…”

 

“……”

 

“I feel like treating humans with emotion for once. Don’t you think so, Elton?”

 

“That is absolutely correct.”

 

“Well then. In that sense, I’ll at least put her name under me as a disciple.”

Daihan said bluntly.

 

Sepiel raised both hands like a carefree child and cheered.

 

“Yay! Auntie, you got a new teacher!”

 

“A-a teacher…?”

Miela said in shock.

 

Daihan gestured toward her and Miles.

 

“I am their teacher.”

 

‘Yes, the one who uses real dragon magic is speaking.’

Even though he didn’t like magic much and didn’t use it often…

 

‘There’s no being in this world who understands magic better than dragons.’

 

If someone like that is on your side, then what?

Sepiel grinned.

 

“Hey, Auntie—”

Sepiel clung to Miela and grabbed her skirt, then looked at Yulin.

 

“I heard everything you said earlier. You said Auntie had no backing, nothing at all— but now she has something behind her.”

 

“……”

 

“Oh, right. Not just backing… something really big. Like, reeeally big.”

 

What was it again? Sepiel tilted her head.

 

“Not backing… it’s like a cruise ship!”

 

Yeah. A giant cruise ship that could carry ten thousand people.

No— more like a legendary flying magic island. That kind of scale.

 

Sepiel smiled brightly.

 

“Right?”

 

Hearing that, Yulin looked like she was about to explode.

 

“Y-you… you cursed brat! A disaster to your family!”

 

Yulin pointed at Sepiel, forgetting her fear.

 

“Um, Grand Duke… that statement is a bit…”

 

“That’s right, why would the Grand Duke interfere in the Magic Tower’s affairs…”

 

“This is too much…”

 

Even the elders, clearly afraid of Daihan, began to speak up one by one.

 

“Hm.”

 

Daihan muttered.

 

“Is there a problem?”

 

“Of course there is.”

 

Thinking he might change his mind, the elders answered quickly.

 

“Alright then.”

 

Daihan said calmly.

 

“Then let’s start with a lawsuit about how you’ve monopolized the Magic Tower and my ancestor Lapine’s knowledge all this time.”

 

That’s right. Even a dragon could say, *let’s handle this by the law.*

 

“Elton.”

Daihan gestured. Elton immediately stepped forward.

 

“Yes, hello. I am Elton, the Grand Duke family’s lawyer.”

 

“…Huh?”

 

Even Sepiel flinched this time.

 

“Elton, you’re a lawyer too?”

 

“Yes. I got the license as a hobby.”

 

Then Elton pulled out a document.

 

‘Wow, it’s real?’

 

Sepiel was shocked seeing the lawyer certificate.

 

‘And it was issued over 20 years ago? How old is he?’

 

But ignoring her thoughts, Elton began speaking smoothly.

 

“Concealing Lady Lapine’s will, limiting admission to only those from the kingdom, creating a teacher-student system that goes against her ideals, monopolizing knowledge— all of these have legal grounds for a lawsuit…”

 

He spoke at length, but in simple terms, it meant this:

 

<If you don’t follow us, your Magic Tower will face a lot of trouble from now on.>

 

Yes. The Magic Tower was getting completely shaken.

 

Sepiel felt like running outside and shouting “Extra! Extra!”

 

But for now, she just held onto her aunt’s skirt and enjoyed the situation inside.

 

Then Daihan lowered his voice slightly and asked again.

 

“Is there a problem?”

 

“A problem…”

 

Yulin gritted her teeth.

 

“…There is none.”

 

“Mm. Good.”

 

Daihan nodded.

 

“I’m glad we could resolve this peacefully.”

 

Yulin’s face had turned so pale that Sepiel worried she might faint.

 

‘I’ve decided to become completely wicked now, so I won’t hold back anymore.’

 

Sepiel decided to poke Yulin one last time.

 

“Grandma, are you sick?”

 

“…What nonsense are you saying?”

 

“You know, at your age, whenever you go, it’s considered a good death. But what does ‘good death’ mean?”

 

Yes. This was something Prince Philox said at Yulin’s birthday 15 years later in Sepiel’s past life.

 

Back then, Yulin laughed like a young girl and said, “You’re good at jokes.”

 

‘But she doesn’t like it this time?’

 

Yulin clenched her teeth.

 

“Get out! Leave my sight at once!”

 

“Let’s go.”

 

Daihan came over and lifted Sepiel.

 

“Okay!”

 

Sepiel answered cheerfully, feeling much lighter inside.

 

* * *

 

“Do you want to see more closely?”

 

“Yes!”

 

Daihan looked at her for a moment, then suddenly lifted her onto his shoulders.

Sepiel’s cheeks turned red.

 

‘Wow…’

 

Nearby children looked at her with envy.

 

“Wow, that uncle is so tall. Lucky.”

“Dad, me too!”

 

Feeling a bit proud, Sepiel tried hard not to smile too much.

 

When the crowd thinned, Daihan set her down again.

Before she knew it, Sepiel was holding his hand and walking beside him.

 

“Do you like festivals?”

 

“No.”

Daihan answered bluntly.

 

“But my late wife did. She used to say that when we had a child, we should go around and see all the festivals in the world.”

 

“……”

 

“But we didn’t have enough time.”

 

“……”

 

“Because dragons and humans have different lifespans.”

 

“……”

 

Sepiel stayed quiet.

 

“Hey… why did you marry your wife?”

 

Daihan answered shortly.

 

“Because of a marriage pact.”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“The Grand Duke family made a promise with the three rulers. To take one woman with their blood as a bride.”

 

“……”

 

“When I was unmarried, I planned to handle it carelessly.”

 

Sepiel understood.

 

“So I went to find a girl rumored to be an illegitimate child of a noble family.”

 

“And then?”

 

“The rumor was false. She was just a poor girl with incredible magical talent. People made up stories about her bloodline.”

 

“Then why did you marry her?”

 

“I found out too late.”

 

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

 

“I had already proposed. And she was strange enough to accept a proposal from a man she met only once.”

 

“……”

 

“Looking back, I think I fell for her.”

 

Sepiel blinked.

 

“And she accepted because she liked my face.”

 

“……”

 

Sepiel’s face turned red.

 

‘Well… Erga *is* handsome.’

 

But her misunderstanding didn’t get corrected.

 

‘Still… he really loved her.’

 

Sepiel felt something strange.

 

“If she were still alive… it would have been a really happy family.”

 

“Little raccoon?”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Let’s go. I want to see the festival.”

 

Daihan looked at her oddly, but Sepiel just smiled brightly.

 

* * *

 

That day, Sepiel had a wonderful time.

She ate delicious snacks and even held a balloon she had always dreamed of.

 

While enjoying everything, she noticed something.

 

Daihan stayed with her longer than she expected.

 

‘Maybe… he wanted to do this with Erga.’

 

That thought made her feel a little guilty.

 

‘Because I’m not his real daughter.’

 

But at the same time—

 

‘I’m glad I’m the one here.’

 

‘Sorry… that was a bad thought.’

 

Still, another thought followed.

 

‘I wish Erga was here too.’

 

–Boom. Bang!

 

Just before they went home, the grand finale began—fireworks.

 

“Wow! Look at that!”

 

Sepiel pointed at the sky.

 

And just like that, all her complicated feelings faded, replaced by a bright smile.

 

* * *