My Daddy Hides His Power Chapter 291 - Side story Part 1 Chapter 31

Could there be a silence more terrifying than this? 

 

Chesire sighed inwardly, recalling the words that Oscar must have heard and misunderstood, and Lilith thought that the world, now bored with nothing to do, seemed to be doing its best to prevent her marriage.

 

Soon, Oscar broke the long silence and spoke.

 

“Follow me.”

 

And he turned around first.

 

Lilith and Chehire immediately followed him.

  

“….” 

 

Oscar suddenly turned around, causing them to stop in their tracks. He looked at Lilith and spoke. 

 

“You go home.”

 

“Huh? Master. I think you misunderstood, but Cheshire probably didn’t mean it like that….”

 

“I got it, so go.” 

 

“….”

 

The atmosphere was bright.

 

Cheshire quickly whispered to Lilith.

 

“Don’t worry and go ahead. I’ll explain everything properly.”

 

Oscar didn’t even wait and was already far away.

 

Cheshire followed him again, while Lilith watched their retreating figures with a sense of injustice. 

 

* * *

 

As soon as Oscar entered the office, he sat down in his chair and rubbed his forehead nervously.

 

He had already made up his mind yesterday, after speaking with Enoch, to grant the child’s request. 

 

He still felt bitter, but…

 

What else could he do when they wanted to get married so badly? 

 

In the afternoon, he had even gone to get fitted for clothes with Enoch. After work, he planned to buy dinner for a sulking Lilith and tell her about it. 

 

He chased after Lilith, who had rushed out in the blink of an eye, eagerly waiting for the end of the workday.

 

“I don’t want to get married to you like that!”

 

That was what he had said.

 

“Lord of the Wizard Tower, I apologize. That’s not what I meant.”

 

“Yeah, I know.” 

 

Oscar waved his finger.

 

“That, I heard it a little earlier.”

 

…Earlier than that? 

 

“What, do you want us to just wait around forever? Let’s get everything ready first and then tell him! That way, Master will have no choice but to give in!”

 

Cheshire, who was recalling the conversation, closed his eyes tightly and bit his lips. If that were the case, wouldn’t it be worse?

 

“Hey.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“You said I wasn’t here for three years, right?” 

 

“Yes?”

 

A sudden question.

 

Cheshire, who was momentarily dazed, nodded.

 

“Yes, that’s right.”

 

“Who’s going to eat you? Sit down.”

 

Cheshire, who had been standing up straight like he was being trained in the military, carefully sat down on the sofa in the office.

 

Oscar, who had gotten up, also sat down across from Cheshire.

 

‘What is it?’

 

Cheshire looked at Oscar’s expression, which was more subtle than he had thought.

 

Whether he had misunderstood my words or heard what Lilith had said, either scenario would have displeased Oscar.

 

So of course he’d be angry.

 

Maybe it would be hard to even get permission to marry in this life…

 

That’s what he thought.

 

“Listen carefully. I…”

 

Oscar started saying things he couldn’t have imagined, with a face he couldn’t have imagined.

 

* * *

 

“Huh? I went to get my clothes fitted with Lord of the Wizard Tower this afternoon, though? Didn’t you hear?”

 

The first shock.

 

I couldn’t help but be surprised when I got home, feeling so wronged.

 

“Is that really true? Then why didn’t the Master tell me….”

 

I thought of it later.

 

“Ah.”

 

At that exact time, Oscar had coincidentally stepped outside the tower and ended up overhearing our conversation.

 

‘How could that have been a coincidence?’

 

I thought it was just because the world hated me so much.

 

“The Lord of the Wizard Tower didn’t tell you? He did say that if he told you, your mouth would stretch to your ears, and he couldn’t stand the sight of it…”

 

“No, I get it now. He probably came out to tell me that.” 

 

“Hmm? Yeah, princess. Don’t worry. From what I saw, the Lord of the Wizard Tower has completely cooled off. He might have spoken harshly, but that’s just his nature.” 

 

“….”

 

“Still, he went back with a huge grin on his face, imagining the look on your face when you heard the news.”

 

“….”

 

“Princess?”

 

I covered my face.

 

‘Dad, I completely ruined that cheerful mood.’

 

I couldn’t bring myself to say that.

 

It really felt like I was throwing ashes on rice that was already cooked.

 

And the next day.

 

Second shock.

 

“What?”

 

I was surprised to see Cheshire at my house early in the morning as I was about to go to work.

 

“Are you getting married?”

 

Well-groomed hair.

 

A black jacket that hugged his broad shoulders and solid waist.

 

Sharply angled suit pants.

 

He was showing off the ‘world’s most handsome groom’s suit fit’ that I had imagined.

 

The problem is…

 

“The bride isn’t me, though?”

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

Cheshire grabbed my shoulder in confusion, made eye contact, and said.

 

“Lilith, I don’t have time for a long explanation, so I’ll get straight to the point. Listen carefully.”

 

“Ah, mhm.” 

 

I thought he must have come to tell me what happened when he was taken away by Oscar yesterday.

 

I tried to listen nervously.

 

“I’ve made a reservation at a restaurant for tonight. I’ll come to pick you up, so come out as soon as you get off work.”

 

He said something completely out of the blue.

 

“All of a sudden? Do you really think we have time to just sit around and eat? Just tell me what you talked about with Master yesterday.”

 

“You’re on your way to work right now, so ask the Lord of the Wizard Tower yourself.” 

 

“No, what!”

 

“There are five people eating together today. you, me, the Duke, my father, and the Lord of the Wizard Tower.”

 

“….?”

 

I thought about Cheshire’s words for a moment, then was shocked.

 

‘A meeting, what is this?’

 

Suddenly like this?

 

“Don’t tell me Master said he wanted to see Uncle’s face yesterday?” 

 

I imagined the scene where, at the meeting with the parents, the lady would pour water on the other parents and angrily shout, “Our child is not on the same level as your child!” 

 

“No!”

 

“I don’t know what you’re imagining, but no.”

 

Cheshire grabbed my hand that was about to tear out his hair and put it down.

 

“It’s the opposite. Actually, my father has wanted to meet the Lord of the Wizard Tower for a while. But I kept putting it off, afraid it might upset him…”

 

He narrowed his eyes as if he was recalling something from yesterday.

 

“…While talking with the Lord of the Wizard Tower yesterday, I realized that a meeting like this was necessary at least once. So, I asked him if he could make time for today.” 

 

“What kind of place is this?”

 

“A place where our parents meet.”

 

Yeah, it’s basically a formal meeting between families.

 

I was a little dazed by the series of events.

 

It was surprising that Cheshire, who was dragged into hell yesterday, came out alive, but Oscar…

 

“Master is willingly coming?  If it were the Master I know, he would have been furious and asked why he was going there.”

 

“Similar. It took some persuasion, though.” 

 

At any rate, it seemed to have been a success.

 

Cheshire looked impatient.

 

“First, I have to tell the Duke about our evening appointment. You go quickly.”

 

“Ah, wait a minute!”

 

Cheshire said before pushing me into the carriage and closing the door.

 

“And then have a serious talk with the Lord of the Wizard Tower today. If there’s anything that’s bothering you, don’t keep it to yourself—let it out. He’s not someone who won’t understand. You need to clear everything up before the dinner.” 

 

“Hey, wait!”

 

Slam.

 

Cheshire closed the door harshly.

 

* * *

 

“Have a serious talk with the Lord of the Wizard Tower today.”

 

‘I want to do that too.’

 

A situation where something was already done.

 

A misunderstanding between us.

 

I had things to apologize to Oscar for, and things to say that I was upset about…

 

Anyway, even if Cheshire hadn’t particularly urged me, I had already planned to visit Oscar’s office first thing after arriving at work. 

 

“He’s stiiiiiill not at wooork yet.” 

 

“….”

 

However, Oscar’s aide, Mr. Robel, was blocking the way like a gatekeeper. 

 

This was undoubtedly Oscar’s silent way of saying, “I don’t want to talk to you.” 

 

“…Alright. Then please let me know when he arrives.” 

 

I turned around helplessly.

 

It seemed that he was seriously angry with me. 

 

* * *

 

That same day, in the afternoon.

 

The Duke of Libre.

 

“Wow, this is absolutely unbelievable!”

 

The butler, Caron, shook his head and clapped his hands in admiration.

 

Axion, who had regained his strength after a long time, looked radiant.

 

Hair neatly slicked back.

 

A tall figure and a stylishly wrapped black suit.

 

With his ageless beauty and makeup, it was impossible not to be amazed.

 

“Oh my, look at how handsome our young master is. My goodness. How could he let his beauty rot away until this age….”

 

Martha, the nanny who had been with Axion since childhood, still couldn’t forget the word “young master.”

 

“But!”

 

She smiled brightly, even shedding tears.

 

“I never thought this day would come! To think I’d get to see the young master’s lady before I die! Just how lovely must she be? Who could our young master be dressing up so finely for, hmm~?” 

 

“Martha.”

 

Axion, buttoning up his jacket, met Martha’s eyes with a serious expression.

 

“I’m sorry I couldn’t live up to your expectations, but.”

 

“….”

 

“I’m meeting a man.”

 

Boom.

 

…? A bombshell declaration!!!

 

Martha’s face darkened like soil.