My Daddy Hide His Power Chapter 178

In the moment when everything went white.

 

Oscar tightened his grip on the hand he was holding with Lilith. 

 

‘Stay still.’

 

That’s what he meant. 

 

Lilith glanced down and kept her mouth shut. Only her shaking hands represented her shocked state.

 

“What’s the fuss?”

 

Let’s calm down.

 

As the Emperor’s voice approached, Oscar immediately embraced Lilith and shielded her. 

 

From now on, it’s a performance.

 

“What kind of lunatic is this? Why haven’t you put down your sword?”

 

He had to show that Lilith had not fallen into the hands of the Emperor, that she was safe.

 

“Where do you think you are, showing up here like that with a weapon?”

 

Oscar glared at Cheshire, showing that Lilith was safely in his arms.

 

Cheshire’s gaze was focused on Lilith.

 

There was no sign of nervousness or fear, as if he just wanted to check on Lilith’s condition.

 

“Hey, don’t you hear me telling you to put the sword away? And what’s the deal with these people here, getting paid with taxpayer money and doing this kind of thing?” 

 

Oscar gritted his teeth as he glared at the aide, Ramon. 

 

“Y, you misunderstand. Because the door was opened from inside first… Sir Cheshire requested an audience with His Majesty and came to visit, and he just returned the weapon and was waiting…”

 

“What is it?” 

 

He felt the presence of the Emperor approaching his side. 

 

The moment he saw Cheshire’s gaze shift to him, Oscar held his breath.

 

This is a guy who doesn’t know where he’s going. 

 

Would he put down the sword after confirming that Lilith was safe? 

 

If death seems to be invincible, would it be an easy path to die here with the Emperor?

 

“Ah…” 

 

As if thinking the same thing, Lilith, who was in his arms, moved to escape. 

 

If Lilith stops Cheshire now…

 

“You can’t.” 

 

Oscar whispered quietly and hugged Lilith tightly.

 

I’ve done enough.

 

No matter what choice he makes…

 

It’s okay because you can live.

 

“Your Majesty!!” 

 

At that moment, Axios came running, breathing heavily.

 

“Right now… Please allow capable people to assist in disaster areas.”

 

“What?” 

 

“S, Sir Axion? What kind of rudeness is this? Without formalities in the Emperor’s palace…” 

 

Ramon was astonished.

 

As Axion hurried to this place, the palace attendants who followed behind him were trembling with contemplation.

 

“Ha, this is really.” 

 

The Emperor was impressed. 

 

Despite their trembling in the face of his anger, Axion stood firm, blocking Cheshire’s path, and continued speaking.

 

“The cause was a mass terrorist attack by unidentified individuals. At the same time as suppression, we must quickly arrest those involved. To the Commander of the Magic Swordsman…” 

 

Axion added, looking down at the sword Cheshire held in his hand.

 

“…I would appreciate it if you would grant him the right to summary disposition.” 

 

“….” 

 

Silence fell.

 

Eventually, the Emperor’s gaze slowly shifted…

 

He moved from Axion, who was blocking his path, to Cheshire, who was standing behind him, and even glanced at the sword in his hand.

 

“Is that so?” 

 

The emperor took one step closer to Axion.

 

“Is that why you barged in?”

 

“Please forgive my rudeness.”

 

“Axion Libre.” 

 

The Emperor, who had his face so close to Axion that their breaths were mingling, muttered bitterly.

 

“Are you the emperor?”

 

“….” 

 

Everyone swallowed their breath in the face of the Emperor’s intimidating aura, but Axion was the only one who met his gaze and held on.

 

The suffocating silence continued.

 

“Well, yeah.” 

 

Soon, the emperor smiled and took a step back, spreading his arms wide. 

 

“Given the years you’ve dedicated, risking your life to protect the country, I guess I should turn a blind eye to such insolent behavior for once.”

 

“….” 

 

“However, even if I pass through this chaos too quietly, it’s something that won’t sit well with me…” 

 

“I’m sorry. If you punish me later, I will gladly accept it.” 

 

“Yeah. I will have the imperial family investigate separately for those who started the fire, and you can go and focus on putting it out.” 

 

The Emperor turned around and muttered bitterly.

 

“Everyone, please leave now.”

 

* * * 

 

I couldn’t remember what I was thinking when I left the imperial palace. My legs were shaking.

 

‘So… is that it? The Emperor really didn’t have any suspicions?’

 

No, probably not.

 

The Emperors I have seen so far were not easy people.

 

Even if he sensed something strange, he must have decided that it would be wise to let us go now.

 

‘Then? How much did he notice? The fact that Cheshire came to kill him? And what if he even suspects the existence of the rebels?’ 

 

While I was walking while thinking, I stumbled, and my legs lost strength. Oscar grabbed my arm roughly.

 

“Hey, come to your senses…” 

 

“Ah, yes…” 

 

At that time, 

 

Axion, who had been silently walking ahead, turned around. And he approached and stood in front of Cheshire, who was quietly following him.

 

“Why did you go?”

 

When asked quietly, Cheshire was silent for a moment before answering. 

 

“…That’s the reason you’re thinking.”

 

“You brat!” 

 

Axion rushed forward. With bloodshot eyes in his eyes, he grabbed Cheshire by the collar. 

 

“Uncle!” 

 

I hugged Axion’s waist and stopped him.

 

“Don’t do that. T, this because of me…” 

 

I bit my lip to stop myself from crying.

 

This situation is all my fault. There was no one to blame.

 

‘Cheshire thought my identity was revealed…’

 

He must have come to fight the emperor.

 

After that, even though he knew that he couldn’t be safe either.

 

‘What did I do?’

 

He almost got killed.

 

Not anyone else, but me.

 

Cheshire.

 

‘Why… couldn’t I even think of something like this?’

 

Cheshire has changed. 

 

It wasn’t the success of the revolution or anything like that; his sole obsessive goal was my own survival.

 

He must have been prepared to die with the emperor a long time ago.

 

“It was my mistake…” 

 

“….” 

 

Eventually, Axion’s hand holding Cheshire lost strength. 

 

Axion, who closed his eyes tightly and took a few deep breaths, turned his back fiercely and left.

 

“Phew, really.” 

 

Oscar, who was clicking his tongue as he looked at Axion’s back, followed behind as well. 

 

Eventually, when only the two of them remained, Cheshire asked, looking at me with an extremely calm face.

 

“Are you okay?”

 

“….” 

 

A faint smile on his face just because he knew I was safe.

 

It was only then that I realized something was definitely wrong.

 

“Cheshire…” 

 

“….” 

 

“I, I… I was wrong.”

 

I was as obsessed as Cheshire.

 

I’ve always believed there must be a reason why I was born as a Primera—that I must do something…

 

I’ve always felt that because I’m Dad’s daughter, I must act for the sake of justice. 

 

But. 

 

What if those actions end up strangling me like this again and again?

 

And then again, what if Cheshire jumps in?

 

The justice of saving the lives of many was not only threatening me but also my people.

 

“I, I too… I’m just like you.”

 

The peace achieved over their graves is of no use.

 

Because I am not a righteous protagonist.

 

“One person I know is more important than a hundred people whose faces I don’t even know. If that situation comes up, I won’t worry about it.”

 

I eventually echoed the words Cheshire had once spoken.

 

“You’re more important to me than many people I don’t know. So from now on, I’ll just… pretend not to know. Promise me. For my sake, for yours…”

 

“….” 

 

“… You are like this… .”

 

“No.” 

 

Cheshire cut off my unfinished words.

 

“Those who have power are meant to use it for the sake of the weak. That’s what we learned, right? You weren’t wrong.”

 

“….” 

 

“I know you’re right. So just do what you want.”

 

Cheshire’s eyes were calm.

 

This encounter with the Emperor didn’t seem to have given him any fear.

 

“No matter what you do, you will be safe.”

 

Rather… 

 

He felt relaxed, as if he had been confirmed that the entity he had been so afraid of was nothing to him.

 

“Because I will do that.”

 

* * *

 

“I apologize for causing a disturbance. It was my mistake.” 

 

Ramon bowed his head. 

 

Emperor Nicholas, who was standing at the window with his back exposed, sighed. 

 

“I will revoke the order that allowed some exceptions to freely enter the palace. Those who wish to have an audience with me must go through thorough procedures before being let in.”

 

“I will follow your orders.”

 

After Ramon left, Nicholas continued to look out the window and remained silent.

 

Contrary to his calm expression, his hands hidden in front of him were shaking.

 

‘What is it?’

 

The look in Cheshire’s eyes that he met for a moment. 

 

Such fierceness, like that of a beast.

 

Nicholas had never been looked at like that by his subordinates. 

 

It was natural. Who on earth could show their teeth to the emperor?

 

All of the powers of those with abilities belonged to Primera himself. With one wave of his hand, Cheshire will be on his knees. 

 

Nevertheless, he dare not be afraid in front of him… 

 

It was the same reason as Enoch.

 

Because his abilities are too excessive to make him obey, even Primera has to bear a great burden.

 

“Such insolence!”

 

The pale young guy knows that fact very well.

 

That’s why he came here with a purpose, even with the intention of threatening himself if things didn’t go his way.

 

It was definitely those eyes.

 

‘Then, what are you so angry about, and what did you come here for?’

 

Axion said he had come to request support for the disaster area and immediate execution of the terrorists…

 

‘No, that can’t be true.’

 

Nicholas had had his eye on Cheshire since his days as a child soldier.

 

It wasn’t for nothing that he wanted to use him as his new sword. It was because it was worth it. 

 

Cheshire was certainly different from Enoch, who wielded his sword with righteousness and a sense of duty.

 

‘Then why?’

 

Nicholas gritted his teeth, clenching his trembling hands.

 

Now, he feel like a god…

 

Does he tremble at the mere power of someone?

 

Nicholas bit his chapped lip.

 

‘What on earth…’

 

There was no reason for Cheshire to reveal this to him. 

 

He also thought that he was being well persuaded by his biological father, the Marquis of Onyx. 

 

“What did I miss?”

 

Meanwhile, what on earth made Cheshire angry was…

 

“Ah…” 

 

At that moment, an exclamation burst from Nicholas’ mouth.

 

“Lilith Rubinstein…?”

 

The child he brought in without any thought was to capture the Lord of the Wizard Tower. 

 

It was an action done without much thought, yet there were surely people whose hearts raced upon realizing the sudden disappearance of the child.

 

“Ha, haha…” 

 

But was that something to be so angry about?

 

“That’s interesting.”

 

He hadn’t particularly considered their relationship, but…

 

Lilith, Enoch’s daughter, and Cheshire, who were taught by Enoch.

 

Come to think of it, they must have been as close as siblings. 

 

“Yes, you…”

 

The daughter of Enoch Rubinstein, the most powerful man in the empire, whom he cherishes like his own life.

 

The Lord of the Wizard Tower, Oscar Manuel, who is an unusually passionate and obsessed with her talent.

 

A new generation of powerful people, someone whom Cheshire Libre considers close enough to reveal it to the emperor. 

 

“Are you still…”

 

He had one person holding the leashes of those with abilities that he could not easily wield.

 

“It was quite an important hand to me.”

 

Nicholas muttered lowly, his eyes shining.