My Daddy Hides His Power Chapter 266 - Side story Part 1 Chapter 6

“….” 

 

After revealing his embarrassed thoughts, for some reason, there was no response.

 

When he subtly turned his head to glance at her, he saw Lilith blushing like a ripe apple, stammering over her words. 

 

“Y, y, y, you could have just said so…” 

 

“Huh?” 

 

“No, I just… I didn’t realize you wanted to… that badly since you wouldn’t even try to kiss me. I mean, I was ready anytime…” 

 

“….” 

 

What are you talking about? 

 

Cheshire, who had been momentarily stunned, quickly realized that Lilith hadn’t understood what he actually meant and corrected himself.  

 

“Marriage.”

 

“Huh?” 

 

“I said I want to get married. With you.” 

 

“….” 

 

Lilith let out a brief cough, followed by a surprised “Ah.”

 

“Ahem! Ahem! Hmm!”

 

Cheshire, who felt embarrassed at the same time, avoided eye contact and soon felt relieved. 

 

‘The Lord of the Wizard Tower’s ban…’ 

 

There’s still the task of delivering this magic to Oscar, but for now, he has confirmed the success. In that case… 

 

‘…I can solve it.’ 

 

And the marriage is a success.

 

“Cheshire.”

 

Lilith suddenly called out in a blunt voice.

 

“If this magic works, shall we do it?” 

 

“…What do you mean?”

 

Cheshire flinched, startled and flustered. 

 

“Not anything weird! Start with a K and end with an S! Don’t leave anything out, let’s just do it!” 

 

“Ah, that.”

 

Cheshire scratched his cheek.

 

Actually, it was already a success. 

 

As Cheshire hesitated to answer, his eyes inadvertently landed on the magic circle visible behind Lilith. 

 

It was exactly the same as before the magic was cast.

 

‘But the ban is still in effect.’

 

The time travel was successful. That meant the demonic beast that had been sacrificed was now in the same state as Oscar. 

 

‘If the sacrificial beast is really recognized by the ban, will it die instantly?’

 

Cheshire had never seen someone who had broken the ban firsthand, so he sometimes found it puzzling when Lilith or Enoch acted so sensitive about Oscar’s safety. 

 

Just how scary is the ban that Oscar left Lilith, whom he loved so much… 

 

Lilith said that Oscar had been back for four months, but why did she hide it from those around her…

 

‘The two minutes of return have already passed.’

 

The beast is still there.

 

Furthermore, since it was Lilith who prepared this magic, she is fully aware of why and how the demon beast is in that position. 

 

So now. 

 

‘If Lilith’s attention is drawn to the demon beast even once, theoretically, it would result in instant death.’

 

Cheshire, feeling a mix of fear and curiosity, turned his gaze toward Lilith. 

 

“….” 

 

He suddenly bent down and their faces came closer. Lilith’s eyes widened in surprise.

 

“W, will you do it now?”

 

Her small red lips twitched. Watching this, Cheshire hesitated for a moment before speaking. 

 

“…Let’s check if it works first.”

 

“Whoo.” 

 

Lilith, who was exhausted, closed her eyes tightly and sighed.

 

“Do you really think I’ll fail? Well, let’s try it!”

 

Lilith turned around with confidence.

 

The moment her vision turned to a magic circle and the demon in the cage in the middle of it.

 

“Kiiiiiik!”

 

The young demon squirmed and spat out red blood.

 

“Kyaa!”

 

And before Lilith could even grasp the situation, it collapsed.

 

“….”

 

“….”

 

Flowing silence.

 

Lilith, who was holding her breath with her hand on her chest in surprise, soon realized. 

 

“Ah, already…” 

 

She turned her head to look at Cheshire and muttered softly. 

 

“So it already succeeded…”

 

The shocked Cheshire nodded silently. Both of their gazes turned again toward the dead monster. 

 

“Really… scary, right?” 

 

“Yeah.” 

 

Now, having witnessed the final moments of the sacrifice right before their eyes.

 

They didn’t have time to rejoice over the success of the magic, let alone think about kissing. 

 

“Lilith.”

 

Cheshire quickly grabbed Lilith’s shoulder and made eye contact with her.

 

“I don’t think there’s anything to delay. Let’s go right now.”

 

* * *

 

A high-end restaurant in the capital.

 

Enoch, dressed nicely and tilting his knife, was showing off his ageless beauty.

 

A few guests in the restaurant glanced at his statuesque figure.

 

“Duke Rubinstein?”

 

At that moment, a familiar figure who had been eating from afar approached and greeted Enoch.

 

“Ah, Lord of the Wizard Tower! Can you see everything from here?”

 

Lilith’s companion and the Lord of the Wizard Tower, Hans Weaver, was someone Enoch often ran into and had a fairly friendly relationship with. 

 

“Isn’t this quite a fancy restaurant? Who did you come with? Could it be… your girlfriend?”

 

“Haha! No, it’s not that. A fellow researcher requested a meeting, so I’m treating them to a nice meal as a thank you for all the help they’ve given me.” 

 

Hans pointed to a table where only the back of his colleague’s head was visible.

 

“Then I’ll see you later. Enjoy your meal, Duke.” 

 

“Ah, yeah. Lord of the Wizard Tower.” 

 

Enoch waved his hand with a smile at Hans, who was leaving, but his lips quickly drooped. He sighed as he looked across the table at his companion. 

 

“What? Sighing at someone’s face in a bad way?”

 

Axion frowned.

 

A fancy restaurant that had been called out of nowhere.

 

The atmosphere was not suitable for two men.

 

“So why are you coming to a ‘restaurant with a good atmosphere’ with me instead of a woman? Huh?”

 

When Axion asked, dissatisfiedly cutting his knife across his plate, Enoch rested his chin on his hand and sighed again.

 

“That’s right.”

 

“Aren’t there any women?”

 

“Is there any?”

 

“Then why did you make a reservation here? You didn’t plan on coming with me from the beginning, did you?”

 

“That’s right. I planned on coming with a woman.”

 

“You said there weren’t any women?”

 

“Woman, mhm, with our princess…”

 

Enoch added, looking gloomy.

 

“I made a reservation and even sent a carriage for us to dine out after a long time… but she said she’d like to have dinner with her boyfriend.” 

 

“Are you stupid? Make plans in advance. The kid has her own schedule.” 

 

Axion clicked his tongue and glanced at Enoch. While they were on the subject, he had something he wanted to ask. 

 

“Hey, that… is it still too early for those kids to get married?” 

 

“Huh?” 

 

“No, well, they’ve been together for a long time, and with everyone getting married these days, it’s about time the topic comes up…” 

 

“….” 

 

“Are you against it? It seems like Cheshire is serious, but Lilith’s reaction seems lukewarm.” 

 

Enoch was taken aback by Axion’s question, which seemed to be a prying question.

 

Marriage?

 

Although it’s not easy to send off a daughter who has been raised with so much care, he’s not the kind of father who would oppose her wish to get married without reason. 

 

However, Enoch knew the reason why his daughter had put the engagement on hold, despite having received a proposal. 

 

‘Wait. Reason? What was the reason?’

 

Oscar Manuel.

 

‘Ah, right. The Lord of the Wizard Tower… The Lord of the Wizard Tower has to return. I’m waiting for him…’ 

 

Enoch rubbed his forehead as if he was frustrated, as his name came to mind, which he had been deliberately ignoring.

 

Oscar, who was bound by the ban, ran away from those who knew him.

 

If he ever came back, if he ever met him and recognized him.

 

‘It would be terrible.’

 

The activated curse would take Oscar’s life before anyone could do anything to stop it. 

 

That’s why Enoch often received help from Lilith. It was a power that kept him from unconsciously thinking about Oscar.  

 

However, it was a one-second ability that simply dulled his thoughts, not extracting all of his memories, so like this…

 

‘It’s really annoying because I keep thinking about it whenever I have time to think about it.’

 

A little while ago, he was thinking about why Lilith was delaying the wedding, and ended up remembering Oscar, the reason.

 

“Is it true… that you’re against it?” 

 

“Ah.”

 

Enoch was conflicted as Axion asked cautiously again.

 

‘I can’t tell him the truth.’

 

In the end, he covered it up with a lie.

 

“U, uh, right? Our princess is still a bit young, after all.” 

 

“Um, well. That’s right.”

 

Axion nodded, his expression darkening for some reason. 

 

And.

 

Same time, same place.

 

“I’m sorry, Mr. James. I saw someone I know, so I came to say hello.”

 

Hans, who greeted Enoch and returned to his seat, let out an exclamation as he picked up his cutlery again.

 

“Ah! Since he’s having his meal right now, it might be rude to interrupt, but should I introduce you to James later?” 

 

“Who is he?”

 

“Lilith’s father. Duke Rubinstein.”

 

“….?” 

 

James Gray froze with his fork in front of his mouth.

 

Who?

 

Why is that name being mentioned here now?

 

“Since he’s quite famous, James probably knows him, but he’s truly a wonderful person. Being in such an important position, it’s definitely good to know him in many ways.”

 

Hans, who wanted to expand the network of his subordinates he liked, didn’t know.

 

Should I introduce you to Duke Rubinstein?

 

That remark, to James is… 

 

Should I kill you right now?

 

That’s what it sounds like to him!

 

“….?” 

 

Drrrt, drrrt, drrrt. 

 

Hans tilted his head as he looked at the vibrating table.

 

“… Mr. James?”

 

Although he was smiling calmly, James was shaking his legs under the table like a dog about to poop.